Sheikh Hamad, Modern Qatar's Architect, Dies

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir who transformed Qatar into a global power, died at 74.

India declared a day of national mourning as world leaders paid tribute to the Gulf state's 'Father Emir.' From Gaza to India, international tributes highlighted his role in reshaping Qatar's economy and foreign policy.

He abdicated in 2013 in favor of his son, Sheikh Tamim, after overseeing Qatar's rise as a major energy exporter and diplomatic player.