Photos: Qatari Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Post author:mck Post published:July 12, 2026 Post category:Blog Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013 and stepped aside to make his son Sheikh Tamim emir, dies aged 74. You Might Also Like Iranian missiles intercepted over Saudi, Jordan, drones launched at Qatar March 7, 2026 Agent-tracking app ICEBlock sues Trump administration in free speech fight December 9, 2025 Merchant Ships Report Gunfire While Crossing Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions April 18, 2026