
Former Emir of Qatar (Father Emir) Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has passed away.
He was 74 years old at the time of his passing.
Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, was a key architect of achieving the massive ambitions of that energy-rich country.
During his reign, the country witnessed economic, social, and cultural development that led to elevating Qatar's status within the international community.