Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2026 06:01 UTC Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the architect of modern Qatar Read full story on Al Jazeera Share AI disclosure Summary The father emir oversaw the meteoric rise of the small, gas-rich nation. Original reporting Open original source Related coverage Key moments from former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s life Al Jazeera | Jul 12, 2026 11:00 UTC Former Qatar emir Sheikh Hamad dies at 74 jpost.com | Jul 12, 2026 08:48 UTC Qatar: Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74 DW | Jul 12, 2026 09:18 UTC Qatar's former emir Sheikh Hamad dies at 72 al-monitor.com | Jul 12, 2026 08:46 UTC Iran Vows to Defend Strait of Hormuz as Qatar Responds ynet.co.il | Jul 12, 2026 12:22 UTC FBI Interpol arrest Pakistani in $1B US loss case propakistani.pk | Jul 12, 2026 08:30 UTC How Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani built Qatar’s soft power Al Jazeera | Jul 12, 2026 13:08 UTC Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: key mediations Al Jazeera | Jul 12, 2026 13:04 UTC Read full article on Al Jazeera Get the AFBytes Brief Major stories, AI-assisted analysis, and what to watch next. Free, monthly, unsubscribe anytime. Subscribe
Key moments from former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s life Al Jazeera | Jul 12, 2026 11:00 UTC
