Emir of Qatar receives condolences on the death of the Father Emir
Summary
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the emir of Qatar, has been receiving many visitors offering condolences for the death of his father, the former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who died at age 74. Leaders, officials, and citizens from Qatar and other countries have gathered in Doha to pay their respects over several days.Key Facts
- The Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani died on Sunday at age 74.
- The current emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is receiving mourners at Lusail Palace.
- Visitors include members of Qatar’s ruling family, government ministers, foreign dignitaries, and ordinary citizens.
- Leaders from Rwanda, Maldives, Kazakhstan, Morocco, Iraq, Libya, Kurdistan region, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Ethiopia, and Syria have come to offer condolences.
- Gulf Cooperation Council leaders, including those from Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, attended.
- The reception for condolences is scheduled over three days, from July 13 to July 15, 2026.
- The Father Emir was buried in Lusail Cemetery following funeral prayers at a major mosque in Doha.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino also attended to offer condolences.
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