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

- Published: 2026-07-12T18:11:16Z
- Updated: 2026-07-13T02:38:59Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/12/world/middleeast/sheikh-hamad-bin-khalifa-qatar-dead.html
- Tags: The New York Times · World
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Under Sheikh Hamad, the tiny nation of Qatar developed immense natural gas wealth and cultivated influence far beyond its borders.

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