Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa, Ruler Who Transformed Qatar, Dies at 74

The New York Times | July 12, 2026, 2:11 p.m. | Original
Under Sheikh Hamad, the tiny nation of Qatar developed immense natural gas wealth and cultivated influence far beyond its borders.
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