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Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dead at 74

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July 12, 2026

Faith Okoye

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Qatari former ‌Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al ⁠Thani has died at the age of 74, the ‌nation’s ⁠Amiri Diwan, its top government ⁠body, said on ⁠Sunday.

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Qatari former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al ⁠Thani during the opening ceremony of the World Cup, Doha, Qatar, November 26, 2019. REUTERS

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