The Amiri Diwan announced that the wedding of Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani and Sheikha Fatima bint Nasser Al Thani would take place on 7 December. Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani GCB GCMG (Arabic: خليفة بن حمد آل ثاني; 17 September 1932 [1][2] – 23 October 2016) was the Emir of Qatar from 22 February 1972 until he was deposed by his son Hamad bin Khalifa in a coup on 27 June 1995. [3][4] He died during the reign of his grandson, the current Emir, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The UAE leader had adopted a largely ceremonial role in recent years One of the richest monarchs in the world, President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates, has died at ... ABU DHABI, UAE — Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a revered leader, passed away a year ago. Sheikh Khalifa’s journey alongside the Founding Leader, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, was marked by strengthening the country’s achievements and envisioning its future. He played a pivotal role in laying the foundation of the nation before assuming leadership and guiding its progress. Sheikh Khalifa took office on November 4th, 2004, following the demise of Sheikh Zayed, and he continued ...
