How former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani built Qatar’s economy
- Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74.
- 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.
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- Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74.
- 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.
Sources: Al Jazeera