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.
Born on Jan 01, 1952 (74 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 1 | 9.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 6,129 | $350,000 | 370$ |
| Iran | 1 | 7.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 99,400 | $610,000 | 722$ |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 18,628 | $180,000 | 179$ |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 5.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 21,413,249 | 34,593 | $84,000 | 136$ |
| Totals | 4 | 129,975,107 | 158,750 | $1,224,000 | 1,407$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Sri Lanka:
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was the late Emir of Qatar.
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Kazakhstan:
Sheikh Hamad was a statesman of global scale and a true friend of the Kazakh people.
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Denmark:
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.
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Iran:
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the father of the Emir of Qatar, passed away at the age of 74.
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Egypt:
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is the chairman of the local organizing committee for the festival.
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Pakistan:
The Qatari emir expressed appreciation for PM Shehbaz’s participation in the Arab-Islamic summit.
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Pakistan:
Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani met with PM Shehbaz Sharif to denounce the Israeli action.
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Ireland:
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, known as HBK, was involved in the 2015 deal that resolved McKillen’s legal case.
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