Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: key obituary facts
Is Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dead? Yes. Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani died on July 12, 2026, at age 74.
Cause of death: Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani known for?
He was an Emir of Qatar from 1995 to 2013.
More about Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Born: 1 January 1952.
Place of birth: Doha.
Gender: male.
Occupation: politician.
Nationality: Qatar.
Education: Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
Awards: Order of José Martí, Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George, Order of Francisco de Miranda, Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland, Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar.
Father: Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani.
Spouse: Moza bint Nasser Al Missned.
Children: Mishaal bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Khalid bin Hamad Al Thani, Prince Joaan bin Hamad of Qatar, Prince Jassim bin Hamad of Qatar, Princess Al Mayassa bint Hamad of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al, Maha bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prince Khalifa bin Hamad of Qatar.
Also known as: Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, Hamad Al Thani.
Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani died on July 12, 2026.
He was a Qatari public figure who served as emir of Qatar from 1995 to 2013. Born in Doha on January 1, 1952, he was educated at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.