Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and the development of modern Qatar

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir of Qatar, has died at the age of 74. He transformed Qatar into a wealthy and influential nation through significant economic and social reforms, including the establishment of the Qatar Foundation and the launch of Al Jazeera in 1996. Under his leadership, Qatar became the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas and secured the right to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Sheikh Hamad abdicated in 2013, passing leadership to his son, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

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