DEATH OF SHEIK HAMAD BIN KHALIFA- FORMER OF QATAR
Jul 13, 2026 • Arjuman Rafath13 • Death Announcements / Obituaries
Source:
economic times
The image depicts Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar who ruled from 1995 until his abdication in 2013.He passed away on July 12, 2026, at the age of 74.During his 18-year reign, he transformed Qatar into a major global exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and a significant economic power.India observed a one-day national mourning on July 13, 2026, to honor him as a "true friend" of the country.