How will the Emir of Qatar be remembered? | | Digital Series

The man known in Qatar as Mr. Emir has died at the age of 74.

Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani ruled from 1995 to 2013, when he voluntarily abdicated and transferred power to his son.

During his reign, Qatar’s economy grew more than ever before.

His vision paved the way for the brand to be seen as a player in the Gulf region and beyond.

Sheikh Hamad is credited with overseeing the major reforms that have shaped Qatar over the past three decades.

What can we learn from his legacy?

Presenter: Scott McLean

Guests:

Ibrahim Al Ibrahim – Former Financial Adviser to the Office of the Emir of Qatar

Andreas Krieg – Associate Professor at the School of Defense Studies at King’s College London

Patrick Theros – Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Gulf International Forum and former US Ambassador to Qatar