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Qatar in mourning: Father emir laid to rest in capital Doha
Published 12 July 2026 · world
Qatar is mourning the death of its former ruler, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the leader widely credited with transforming the country into a
Qatar is mourning the death of its former ruler, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the leader widely credited with transforming the country into a global energy and diplomatic power.
Funeral services were held on Sunday and he was laid to rest in the Qatari capital as tributes pour in from around the world. Zein
Basravi reports from Doha. Al Jazeera's Zein Basravi reports Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: July 13, 2026 • 5:09 AM IST · Updated: July 13, 2026 • 5:38 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Qatar is mourning the death of its former ruler, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the leader widely credited with transforming the country into a global energy and diplomatic power.
Funeral services were held on Sunday and he was laid to rest in the Qatari capital as tributes pour in from around the world.
Zein Basravi reports from Doha.
Al Jazeera's Zein Basravi reports Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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