The former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has died at the age of 74 | Today’s news

Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74, the Amiri Diwan of Doha, its highest governing body, said on Sunday (local time).

The Amiri Diwan said in a statement: “With a heart firm in faith in God’s decree and destiny, the Amiri Diwan mourns the great loss of the nation of the late – may God have mercy on him – His Highness the father of Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who passed away this morning.”

This is a developing story. Further details were awaited.