Historical Events tagged with "hamad"
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Politics & Government
Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's Bloodless Coup
June 26th, 1995 29 years ago
Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani seized power from his father, Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, in a peaceful transition of leadership. The coup unfolded within the capital of Doha, Qatar, as Hamad acted to modernize the state and address the grievances of younger citizens. Khalifa bin Hamad was the ruling emir since 1972. The shift marked a pivotal moment for the country, laying the groundwork for future developments in Qatari governance and international relations.
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