Qatar’s former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at 74
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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