Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74
He took power in 1996 after staging a bloodless coup against his father, and went on to transform Qatar into the gas-rich power it is today.
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"dedicated many years of distinguished service to Qatar"
— King Charles , Celebrity
"His leadership, vision and commitment to the welfare of the Qatari people were widely admired, both within Qatar and around the world."
— Queen Camilla , Celebrity
"A visionary leader who led Qatar to great levels of development and prosperity."
— Shri Narendra Modi , Politician
Key People
King Charles is the current monarch of the United Kingdom.
Queen Camilla is the wife of King Charles III.
Former emir of Qatar who ruled from 1995 to 2013.
Prime Minister of India.
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He took power in 1996 after staging a bloodless coup against his father, and went on to transform Qatar into the gas-rich power it is today.
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