The reign of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani as emir of Qatar, from 1995 to 2013, was controversial. Although around 88% of Qatar’s residents were and remain foreign workers, laws intended to protect them were rarely enforced. Passport confiscation for the large numbers of migrant workers was commonplace, as were human trafficking and overcrowded…
NewsFeed Thousands gathered in Doha to bid farewell to Qatar’s Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, whose 18 years as emir reshaped Qatar into a global diplomatic, economic and media power. Al Jazeera’s Mohammad Saleh reports. Published On 12 Jul 202612 Jul 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd…
Funeral prayers will be held on Sunday evening before several days of public mourning across the country to mark his death. Flags will be flown at half mast, while government offices and public institutions will be shut as a mark of respect. King Charles and Queen Camilla paid tribute, saying Sheikh Hamad had “dedicated many…
