Key moments from former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s life
Summary
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar, died at age 74. He ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013 and led major changes in the country’s economy, society, and global standing.Key Facts
- Sheikh Hamad ruled Qatar for 18 years, from 1995 to 2013.
- During his rule, Qatar’s economy grew more than 24 times larger.
- He developed Qatar into one of the world’s biggest exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
- Under his leadership, Qatar started exporting LNG in 1996 and became the world’s largest LNG exporter by 2006.
- He helped create Qatar’s permanent constitution and launched a long-term plan called Qatar National Vision 2030 to build a knowledge-based economy and sustainable development.
- Sheikh Hamad was educated at the British Royal Military Academy and held a high military rank before becoming Emir.
- He ended government censorship of the press in 1995 and started the Al Jazeera Media Network in 1996, which grew into a major global news outlet.
- He transferred power to his son, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in 2013.
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