Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the ruler of Qatar who transformed the tiny Persian Gulf nation into a global player in diplomacy, media, and investment, has passed away at the age of 78. The Qatar News Agency reported his death without providing a cause.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the ruler of Qatar who transformed the tiny Persian Gulf nation into a global player in diplomacy, media, and investment, has passed away.
The Qatar News Agency reported his death without providing a cause. Sheikh Hamad, who stepped down in 2013 after 18 years as emir, was the architect of Qatar's stunning ambitions that turned it from a backwater into an international crossroads in less than a generation. He owned Harrod’s department store in London and founded Al Jazeera, a powerful satellite news network.
Qatar’s rise under Sheikh Hamad also rankled regional and Western allies with its independent-minded policymaking, including its close ties to Iran, Hamas, and the Muslim Brotherhood. The peaceful transfer of power from Sheikh Hamad to his son, the British-educated crown prince, was a rare occurrence in the region.
Sheikh Hamad, who attended Britain’s military academy, Sandhurst, and became commander of Qatar’s armed forces and defense minister, was named crown prince in the late 1970s and gradually broadened his duties to include planning for Qatar’s vast oil and gas reserves. His legacy includes Qatar’s international airport in Doha, which bears his name, and his efforts to secure international prestige through sports, including hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup
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