Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani

The Qatari government on Sunday announced the death of former leader Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, who led the country from 1995 to 2013. Photo: Collected

Why leaders from around the world gathered in Qatar after the death of the 'Father Emir'

Sheikh Hamad, known as the "Father Emir," died on Sunday, 12 July, at the age of 74

The Qatari government on Sunday announced the death of former leader Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, who led the country from 1995 to 2013. Photo: Collected

Qatar's former leader Hamad bin Khalifa dies: Statement