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Former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad, a moderniser who seized power, has died

The News

Sheikh Hamad, the former ruler of Qatar who seized power in a palace coup and was known as a moderniser, has died. He ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, overseeing its transformation into a major energy exporter and regional player. His death was reported by Reuters. Further details regarding the cause of death were not immediately available.

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Massive expansion of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports

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Massive expansion of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports
Founded the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds

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