The former Emir of Qatar, Hamad Al Thani, has died. He ruled the Gulf country from 1995 to 2013. He was 74 years old. An official statement on Sunday revealed that he passed away “this morning.”
Hamad Al Thani handed over power to his son, Tamim Al Thani, who is the current Emir of Qatar. At that time, Tamim was just 33 years old. The late Emir's time in power is known for the economic and social growth Qatar experienced.
In 1996, during his rule, Al Jazeera was launched. This news organization, funded by Qatar, became a significant player in global media.
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