Qatar mourns Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Summary
Qatar’s former leader, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has died at 74. He led Qatar for 18 years, growing its energy business, creating the Al Jazeera news network, and increasing its international influence. He gave power to his son in 2013.Key Facts
- Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was known as Qatar’s Father Emir.
- He ruled Qatar for 18 years.
- He expanded Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry.
- He founded the Al Jazeera television network.
- His leadership raised Qatar’s profile globally.
- In 2013, he chose to step down voluntarily.
- His son, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, became the new Emir.
- Sheikh Hamad died at the age of 74.
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