New Delhi, July 12 -- Qatar's ​former Emir Sheikh ​Hamad ​bin Khalifa Al ⁠Thani ​has ​died at the ​age ​of 74, Doha's ⁠Amiri Diwan, its ​top ​government ⁠body, ​said on Sunday (local time).

The Amiri Diwan in a statement said, "With hearts steadfast in faith in God's decree and destiny, the Amiri Diwan mourns the great loss to the nation of the late - may God have mercy on him - His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who passed away this morning."

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