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 ‘City of fear’: Palestinians trapped as Israel intensifies Gaza City attack September 4, 2025 Trump’s ‘Great Depression’ Threat: Here’s What Happened In 1929 August 11, 2025 South Korea’s acting president faces impeachment vote as currency plunges December 27, 2024