DOHA : Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74
Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, was a key architect of the energy-rich Gulf country’s development.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani handed power to his son in 2013
Hi hThe father emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has died at the age of 74, says the Amiri Diwan.
“With hearts steadfast in faith in God’s decree and destiny, the Amiri Diwan mourns the great loss to the nation of the late – may God have mercy on him
Qatar announced a four-day period of public mourning starting Monday, with work suspended at government agencies and public bodies and flags to be lowered to half-mast.
Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, was a key architect of the energy-rich country’s development.
During his reign, the nation saw economic, social and cultural development that bolstered its status in the international community.
Sheikh Hamad oversaw major economic investment and fostered wide-ranging international partnerships as the country became the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas.al jazeera
