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.

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa, Ruler Who Transformed Qatar, Dies at 74

Under Sheikh Hamad, the tiny nation of Qatar developed immense natural gas wealth and cultivated influence far beyond its borders.

By Vivian Nereim

Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, architect of modern Qatar, dies

The ruler, who led the country from 1995 to 2013, worked to put the emirate on the international stage. Thanks to his vision, Qatar launched the influential Al Jazeera television network, established the far-reaching airline Qatar Airways, and built the massive US military base Al-Udeid.

World pays tribute to Qatar’s Father Emir

From Gaza to India, this is how the world paid tribute to Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

7-year-old girl raped and killed at Ghaziabad mall site, minor among 2 detained

A seven-year-old girl was found murdered in a Ghaziabad mall construction site. Her brothers saw two men offer her chips and a cold drink. Police detained two suspects, one a juvenile, identified through CCTV footage. The accused allegedly sexually assaulted the child and threw her body down a shaft. Her body was recovered nearly five hours after she went missing.

By ADVITYA BAHL

PM Shehbaz departs for one-day visit to Qatar to condole death of ex-emir Sheikh Hamad

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday headed to Qatar on a one-day visit to offer condolences at the passing of former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. In a post on the social media platform X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said PML-N President Nawaz Sharif was also accompanying the premier. “The prime minister will meet with the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and express condolences at the passing of former emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khali...

By none@none.com (News Desk)

Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad dies

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — 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.The state-run Qatar News Agency reported his death. It offered no cause. Sheikh Hamad, who stepped down in June 2013 after 18 years as emir, was the architect of energy-rich Qatar’s stunning am

By The Korea Herald

Countries across the region and beyond declare mourning for Qatar’s Father Amir

Countries across the Gulf, the Arab world, and South Asia lower their flags and honour Qatar’s Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The passing of Father Amir Sheikh…

By Sebastian Marmol