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POLITICSJul 12 · 05:18 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROITAssociated Press

Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74, state news agency says

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who transformed Qatar into a global player in diplomacy, media, and investment, has died at age 74. He voluntarily transferred power to his son in 2013, a rare move in the region, and oversaw Qatar's rise through ventures like Al Jazeera and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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