Former Emir of Qatar Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani passes away

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar who held the official title of the Father Emir, passed away on July 12 at the age of 74, Qazinform News Agency cites QNA.

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