The former Emir of Qatar, Hamad Al Thani, who ruled the Gulf country from 1995 to 2013, is dead.
He was 74.
An official statement on Sunday said the former ruler passed away “this morning.”
Qatar has announced four days of public mourning, which will begin on Monday. Work will be suspended at government agencies and public bodies, and flags will be lowered to half-mast.
PREMIUM TIMES reports that Mr Al Thani handed over to his son, Tamim Al Thani, in 2013 after ruling for 18 years. At the time, his son, who is now the Emir of Qatar, was 33.
