Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, commonly referred to as HBK, is a prominent Qatari royal and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Qatar from 2007 to 2013. He is a key figure in Qatar's political landscape and has played a significant role in the country’s economic development, particularly in the energy sector. Known for his luxurious lifestyle and investments in high-profile properties, he has been involved in various international business ventures, including ownership of luxury hotels. Recently, he has been in the news for his involvement in a legal dispute with Irish property developer Paddy McKillen over the Claridge’s hotel, which has escalated into a complex arbitration case.
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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was the late Emir of Qatar.
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Sri Lanka· 2026-07-16
Sheikh Hamad was a statesman of global scale and a true friend of the Kazakh people.
Токаев лично выразил соболезнования эмиру Катара в связи со смертью отца: Вчера 23:21
Kazakhstan· 2026-07-13
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani was crucial for the development of modern Qatar and founded the globally recognized TV channel Al Jazeera in 1996.
Grundlæggeren af det moderne Qatar og Al Jazeera er død
Denmark· 2026-07-12Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the father of the Emir of Qatar, passed away at the age of 74.
شیخ حمد بن خلیفه آل ثانی درگذشت
Iran· 2026-07-12Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is the chairman of the local organizing committee for the festival.
كل ما تريد معرفته عن مهرجان نجوم العالم بمشاركة صلاح وميسي
Egypt· 2026-01-22
The Qatari emir expressed appreciation for PM Shehbaz’s participation in the Arab-Islamic summit.
PM Shehbaz meets Qatari emir, reaffirms Pakistan’s all-out support after Israeli attack - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-09-16
Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani met with PM Shehbaz Sharif to denounce the Israeli action.
Israel has become ‘persistent irritant’ and danger to world peace: Dar - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-14
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, known as HBK, was involved in the 2015 deal that resolved McKillen’s legal case.
Paddy McKillen’s billion-pound legal battle over Claridge’s hotel reaches ‘high noon’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-05-17
