Photos: Qatari Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013 and stepped aside to make his son Sheikh Tamim emir, dies aged 74.Share this: Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies: ReactionsDateJuly 12, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraFormer emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74DateJuly 11, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraKey moments from former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s lifeDateJuly 12, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera