Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani laid to rest in Doha
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar who transformed the nation into a global LNG powerhouse, has been laid to rest in Doha. The funeral was a simple, private Islamic ceremony attended by his son, the current Emir, and other family members.
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Sheikh Hamad was a pivotal figure in modern Middle Eastern geopolitics and the economic development of Qatar.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, is buried after a simple Islamic ceremony.
The article provides a respectful and factual account of the funeral and the former leader's legacy.
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