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Sheikh Hamad ibn Khalifa Al Thani
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Facts

Born 1952 (age 73) • Doha • Qatar
Title / Office emir (1995-2013), Qatar
House / Dynasty Thani dynasty
Notable Family Members father Sheikh Khalifa ibn Hamad Al Thani • son Sheikh Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani

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