Sheikh Hamad
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Sheikh Hamad: Qatar's Visionary Ruler | Global News
- Published
- July 12, 2026
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- 1:43
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- Last updated
- Jul 12, 2026
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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar’s visionary former ruler who died at 74, reshaped the tiny Gulf state into a global media, diplomatic, and economic force — launching Al Jazeera, buying Harrod’s, hosting the 2022 World Cup, and pioneering bold foreign policy moves that stirred controversy. His 18-year reign, marked by a historic 2013 voluntary abd…
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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar’s visionary former ruler who died at 74, reshaped the tiny Gulf state into a global media, diplomatic, and economic force — launching Al Jazeera, buying Harrod’s, hosting the 2022 World Cup, and pioneering bold foreign policy moves that stirred controversy. His 18-year reign, marked by a historic 2013 voluntary abdication to his son, symbolized Qatar’s embrace of reform and youth engagement — a rare move in the region. Though his leadership sparked debate
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