Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the \"Father Emir,\" transformed Qatar from a small peninsula into a global powerhouse. Through strategic investments in liquefied natural gas, the establishment of Al Jazeera, and a bold diplomatic approach, he expanded Qatar's economic and political influence before voluntarily transferring power to his son in 2013.