Qatar’s former ruler, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies on July 12, according to a statement from the Amiri Diwan, the seat of rule. The statement, posted on the Amiri Diwan’s official X account, says he dies on the morning of July 12. It does not specify the cause of death.
Sheikh Hamad led Qatar from 1995 until 2013, overseeing major economic and diplomatic changes during his rule. Business Standard reports that under his leadership Qatar becomes one of the world’s richest nations and the leading exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG). It also says his tenure expands Qatar’s global economic influence and diplomatic reach.
No further details about health, circumstances, or plans for succession are included in the excerpts provided by the two outlets. The reported age at death is 74, based on Business Standard’s account.
