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Sheikh Hamad's Legacy in Qatar | US News
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the visionary former ruler of Qatar who transformed the small Gulf nation into a global powerhouse, has died at 74. Under his leadership, Qatar became a media and diplomatic giant through Al Jazeera, acquired iconic assets like Harrod’s, and hosted the 2022 World Cup — all while navigating controversy with its independent foreign policy and bold media stance. His historic, peaceful abdication to his son in 2013 — a rare move in the region — signaled a forward-looking era, following his own 1995 bloodless coup. Beyond politics, his legacy includes…
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