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Death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani tribute by Al Jazeera
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- Which specific world leaders have sent condolences, and have any heads of state announced plans to travel to Qatar?
- How will Sheikh Hamad's death affect Qatar's ongoing foreign policy and diplomatic engagements under the current Emir?
- Where and when will Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa's funeral and burial take place?
- What was the official cause and exact circumstances of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa's death?
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Death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani tribute by Al Jazeera
Death of Qatar's Father Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
- Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former ruler who transformed Qatar into a major world power through natural gas wealth and outsized regional influence, has died at age 74.
- Multiple world leaders sent condolences to Qatar's current Emir and the Qatari people following the death of the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa.
Death of former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
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