Geopolitics · 42 days ago
Qatar mourns death of Sheikh Hamad
🇶🇦 QATAR — Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has passed away at age 74, with funeral prayers held in Doha at the Lusail cemetery. Sheikh Hamad, who abdicated in 2013, is credited with transforming the nation into a major global energy player. Nations including India have announced official mourning periods to honor his legacy and influence across the Gulf.
First reported by aljazeera.com · developing for 43 days · 17 sourcesaljazeera.comQatar’s former emir remembered as ‘a man of vision and courage’nytimes.comSheikh Hamad bin Khalifa, Ruler Who Transformed Qatar, Dies at 74bbc.co.ukFormer Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74aa.com.trPROFILE - Late Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: Historic journey that led Qatar's transformationchannelnewsasia.comFormer Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad, a moderniser who seized power, has diedhindustantimes.comQatar's former emir Sheikh Hamad dies at 74; PM Modi, other world leaders express condolencesstraitstimes.comQatar's former leader Hamad bin Khalifa dies+10 more outlets
Why it matters
The passing of the former Emir marks the end of an era for a central Middle Eastern power broker and significant global energy supplier.
Context
Sheikh Hamad oversaw the modernization of Qatar's infrastructure and the establishment of Al Jazeera during his reign from 1995 to 2013.