The man who changed the Arab world

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Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

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The man who changed the Arab world

NewsFeedFormer Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74. Al Jazeera’s Jamal Elshayyal takes a look back on the accomplishments of the former Emir during his reign.

Published On 12 Jul 2026