His Excellency Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the late former ruler and father of the present ruler Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, died at age 74.
Qatar’s authorities issued a brief statement confirming his death but gave no explanation.
The news was broadcast late on Saturday by BBC, Reuters and CNN Arabic, which cited anonymous sources.
ETV Bharat and Albawaba also recorded his age as 74.
The announcement emerged in media outlets on Saturday, 11 July 2026, shortly before midnight local clock.