Qatar's former leader and "Father Emir," Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, passed away on July 12, 2026, at the age of 74. The Amiri Diwan announced his demise, prompting a period of national mourning. Widely recognized as the architect of modern Qatar, he ruled from 1995 until his rare voluntary abdication in 2013 to his son, the current Emir Sheikh Tamim.
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Source: Hindustan Times
