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Qatari former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

July 12th, 2026 - 05:40 GMT

Sally Shakkour

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, father of emir of Qatar, dies at 74

ALBAWABA - ⁠Former emir of Qatar, ⁠Sheikh Hamad bin ⁠Khalifa Al Thani, ‌passed away at the age of ⁠74, the country’s Amiri ⁠Diwan announced Sunday morning. In a statement, the Amiri Diwan wrote, "With hearts steadfast in faith in God’s decree and destiny, the Amiri Diwan mourns the great loss to the nation of the late – may God have mercy on him – His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh ...

Now the minimum will be 49 percent for all Qatari companies.

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QC organised 170 activities including conferences, seminars and meetings in 2018.

May 13th, 2019 - 09:10 GMT

Qatar Claims to Be a Key Investment Destination

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May 13th, 2019 - 08:15 GMT

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