Former Qatari emir Sheikh Hamad dies at 74
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-07-12 19:07 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Culture & Entertainment, Energy, Law & Courts, Media, World News, Crime & Justice
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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir who transformed Qatar from a small Gulf state into a major player in global diplomacy, energy and media, has died at the age of 74, the country's royal court announced on Sunday.
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