Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74
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Former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has died at the age of 74, according to the nation's Amiri Diwan. His passing marks a significant moment in the political history of Qatar and the Gulf region.
DUBAI, July 12 (Reuters) - Qatari former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74, the nation's Amiri Diwan, its top government body, said on Sunday. (Reporting by Tala Ramadan; Editing by William Mallard)