It has been reported that former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74.
In a statement from the Qatari Emir's Diwan, it was announced that Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the father of the Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, passed away this morning at the age of 74. The statement emphasized that Sheikh Hamad had been undergoing treatment for a long time and offered prayers for his soul.
