Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad, Who Launched Al Jazeera, Dies at 74
On Sunday, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, former Emir of Qatar who ruled from 1995 to 2013 and transformed the country into a global economic powerhouse, died at age 74. His reign saw the launch of Al Jazeera and Qatar's controversial World Cup hosting rights in 2022. Funeral prayers were held Sunday evening with days of mourning declared. King Charles and Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid tribute to his leadership.
12 JUL 2026
— NDTV
India observed a one-day national mourning for the former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, as a mark of respect.
— Indian Express
India declared a one-day national mourning on July 13 in honor of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar's former Emir who died at 74.
16 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
Prime Minister Modi called Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to express condolences on the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
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