The former Emir of Qatar has died

The former emir of Qatar, who ruled the state for 18 years, the father of the country’s ruler Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, died on Sunday at the age of 74, the emir’s office said.

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The father emir was considered the founder of modern Qatar, and continued to enjoy influence and love in the country even after the transfer of power to his son.

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“With submission to the will and destiny of the Almighty, the Office of the Emir mourns the grave loss for the country — the death of the Emir’s father, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who passed away this morning (Sunday)… at the age of 74,” the office said in a statement on the social network X.