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Father Amir passes away on July 12: Amiri Diwan

Doha, Qatar: The Amiri Diwan announced the death of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani on Sunday morning July 12, 2026, at the age of 74.

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Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani offered his condolences on the passing of the Father AmirHH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. On his account on X, HE the...

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