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Qatar's Former Ruler Sheikh Hamad Dies at 74

Jul 12, 20265 sources

Summary

Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74. He was laid to rest in Doha. The United Arab Emirates announced a four-day mourning period. During his reign, he created the Al Jazeera news network and funded Hamas in Gaza.

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Al Jazeera

Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin ⁠Khalifa Al Thani laid to rest in Doha

Associated Press

Qatar’s former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at 74

Gulf News

UAE announces four-day mourning period for Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Financial Times

Qatar’s Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani dies aged 74

Times of Israel

Qatar’s former ruler Sheikh Hamad dies at 74; created Al Jazeera, funded Hamas’s Gaza