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The life and legacy of Qatar's late emir

Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad al-Thani led the nation of Qatar for 23 years before being ousted by his son in a bloodless coup.

By Staff Reporter

October 24, 2016

Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad al-Thani died on Sunday at the age of 84 according to Qatar's state news agency QNA.

During his 23-year rule, which ended suddenly in 1995, the tiny Persian Gulf nation made remarkable strides.

In 1971, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad al-Thani, then the deputy emir of Qatar, declared his nation independent of Great Britain. Just a few months later, he seized control of the country from his cousin, emir Ahmad bin Ali al-Thani.

SOURCE:TRTWorld and agencies

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