The Hindu·4 min read·medium
Qatar’s former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74, state news agency says
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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former ruler of Qatar who transformed the nation into a global diplomatic and economic power, has died at age 74. He is noted for his role in founding Al Jazeera and his rare voluntary abdication of power in 2013.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who as ruler of Qatar transformed the tiny Persian Gulf nation into a global player in diplomacy, media and investment, and then shattered tradition by voluntarily turning over power to his son, has died, state media reported. He was 74.
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