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Former Qatar Ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Dies at 74

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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former ruler of Qatar, has passed away at the age of 74. During his 18-year reign, he significantly elevated Qatar's international standing, transforming it into a global hub for diplomacy, media, and investment. His leadership saw Qatar acquire prominent assets like Harrods and establish the Al Jazeera news network, while also hosting major events such as the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Despite his achievements, Qatar's independent foreign policy under his rule, including ties with Iran and Hamas, sometimes caused friction with regional and Western allies. AI

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Former Qatar Ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Dies at 74

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who raised Qatar’s global profile, dies at 74

    Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who as ruler of Qatar transformed the tiny Gulf nation into a global player in diplomacy, media and investment, and then shattered tradition by voluntarily turning over power to his son, has died, state media reported. He was 74. The state-run Q…

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