Qatar’s former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74

Prime Minister Modi mourned the passing of former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. He remembered Sheikh Hamad as a visionary leader who transformed the Gulf nation. Sheikh Hamad ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, voluntarily abdicating power. During his rule, Qatar became a global economic and diplomatic force. His tenure also saw the launch of Al Jazeera and the 2022 World Cup bid.