Qatar mourns Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
- During his 18-year rule, Sheikh Hamad reshaped the energy-rich country’s domestic and global footprint.
- When he assumed power in 1995, Qatar’s economy was limited in size and relied mainly on oil, while the vast gas wealth of the North Field site was still in the early stages of development.
- In less than two decades, Qatar became the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), the owner of one of the largest sovereign wealth funds and one of the countries with the highest per capita incomes.
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- During his 18-year rule, Sheikh Hamad reshaped the energy-rich country’s domestic and global footprint.
- When he assumed power in 1995, Qatar’s economy was limited in size and relied mainly on oil, while the vast gas wealth of the North Field site was still in the early stages of development.
- In less than two decades, Qatar became the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), the owner of one of the largest sovereign wealth funds and one of the countries with the highest per capita incomes.
Sources: Al Jazeera