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Sheikh Hamad ibn Khalifa Al Thani: Quick Facts

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Born 1952 • Doha • Qatar
Died July 12, 2026 (aged 74)
Title / Office emir (1995-2013), Qatar
Founder Al Jazeera
House / Dynasty Thani dynasty
Notable Family Members father Sheikh Khalifa ibn Hamad Al Thani • son Sheikh Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani

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