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Global leaders gather in Doha to honour late Qatari Emir

International dignitaries have arrived in Doha to pay their respects to the royal family following the death of former Qatari leader Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

By Europa Express 14 Jul 2026 · 14:00 CET Updated 14 Jul 2026 · 14:00 CET

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⚡ EXECUTIVE DISPATCH BRIEF Developing · Politics

Core Briefing: Global leaders gather in Doha to honour late Qatari Emir
Strategic Context: International dignitaries have arrived in Doha to pay their respects to the royal family following the death of former Qatari leader Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
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According to Euronews, heads of state and government officials from Europe, Africa and Asia have travelled to Qatar to offer condolences. The visit follows the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who presided as the country's emir between 1995 and 2013.

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