Quick Info
| Profession | Statesman, Military Leader, Former Absolute Monarch |
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| Nationality | Qatari |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1952 |
| Age | 74 years (died on 12, Jul, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Doha, Qatar |
| Date of Death | 12/07/2026 |
Latest News about Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
12/07/2026
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar who transformed the nation into a global force in media, sports, and investment, died at the age of 74 in Doha on 12 July 2026. The Qatari government announced his passing via the Amiri Diwan and declared four days of national mourning to honor the architect of Qatar's rise, who seized power in a 1995 coup and voluntarily handed rule to his son Tamim in 2013.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani |
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| Known for | Being Former Emir of Qatar |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Dynasty | Thani |
| Reign | 27 June 1995 – 25 June 2013 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | British Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani |
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| Mother | Aisha bint Hamad Al Attiyah |
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Career
| Military Career |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born into the Thani dynasty of Doha, Qatar, which had ruled the Emirate for nearly a century. | |
| 2. Raised by his uncle after the death of his mother soon after his birth. | |
| 3. Commissioned as a lieutenant colonel in Qatar’s armed forces in 1971 after graduating. | |
| 4. Assigned to oversee the day-to-day administration of Qatar in 1992. | |
| 5. Carried out a bloodless coup in 1995 to become the Emir of Qatar. | |
| 6. Established the Qatar Investment Authority in 2005 to manage oil and gas surplus. | |
| 7. Invested heavily in education and arts, promoting Qatar's global influence. |