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The Qatari Amiri Diwan, in a statement on Sunday, mourned the former Emir of the country, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who passed away at the age of 74, after leading the state to become an influential regional power.
​Sheikh Hamad ruled Qatar between 1995 and 2013, before handing over the reins of power to his son, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the current Emir.
​The former Emir of Qatar is considered one of its historical leaders and the architect of its modern renaissance. During his reign, Qatar attained a high standing both regionally and internationally, launching a vast economic and cultural renaissance.