Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who raised Qatar’s global profile, dies at 74
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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir of Qatar who significantly raised the country's international profile during his 18-year rule and voluntarily abdicated in 2013, has died at age 74. State media reported his death but did not provide a cause. He was known for transforming Qatar into a key player in diplomacy, media, and investment.
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Raised Qatar's global profile in diplomacy
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74.
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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74.
South China Morning Post- Raised Qatar's global profile in diplomacy
- Al Jazeera under his rule amplified Qatar's soft power
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Loaded language removedSheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who as ruler of Qatar transformed the tiny Gulf nation into a global player in diplomacy, media and investment, and then changed tradition by voluntarily turning over power to his son, has died, state media reported. He was 74. The state-run Qatar News Agency reported his death. It offered no cause.
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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74.
South China Morning PostHe transformed Qatar into a global player in diplomacy, media, and investment.
OpinionHe shattered tradition by voluntarily turning over power to his son.
OpinionThe state-run Qatar News Agency reported his death.
South China Morning PostNo cause of death was offered.
South China Morning PostBias & Framing
- saliency_bias: transformed the tiny Gulf nation into a global player,stunning ambitions