Qatar announces death of former emir

Qatari authorities announced the death of the former emir, according to reports from Israeli media. The name of the former ruler and further details of the announcement were not immediately provided.

Qatari authorities announced the death of the former emir early Sunday, according to Israeli media reports. The brief announcement did not specify the name of the former ruler or the cause of death. This is a developing story, and further details are expected to emerge.

2 developments

1. 3 hours ago · 08:09 · 12 JulLatest

   Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani died at 74.

2. 08:07 · 12 Jul

   Qatar announces death of former emir

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