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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani obituary

Emir of Qatar who implemented a written constitution, introduced democratic municipal elections, funded Al Jazeera and secured the World Cup for 2022

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26

Qatar’s former ruler who abdicated after turning tiny Arab nation into global powerhouse dies at 74

Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani mastermind the Persian Gulf state’s transformation from a quiet backwater into an influential international crossroads in less than a generation

The Independent UK · Jul 12

The go-between: how Qatar became the global capital of diplomacy

The long read: The tiny, astonishingly wealthy country has become a major player on the world stage, trying to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What’s driving this project?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2025