Which world leaders are visiting Qatar to pay their condolences?
Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013 and died at 74, is being mourned by world leaders. His son, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has been receiving condolences at Lusail Palace since Monday.
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Open questions and key claims
The funeral ceremony was described as 'a humble event' with a 'simple Islamic funeral ceremony, a simple Islamic burial'.
Former UK Ambassador to Qatar Sir Graham Boyce remembers the late Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani.
The former emir of Qatar was humble.
King Charles and Queen Camilla stated Sheikh Hamad dedicated many years of distinguished service to Qatar.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani transformed Qatar into a global player in diplomacy, media, and investment.
He voluntarily turned over power to his son, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in 2013.
Qatar owns the Harrods department store and founded the Al Jazeera satellite news network.
Sheikh Hamad took power from his father in June 1995 in a bloodless coup.
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