The World Mourns Hamad bin Khalifa... "The Visionary Leader"
Amid international praise for his leadership and his role on the Arab, regional, Islamic, and international stages, leaders, kings, and heads of state expressed their sincere condolences on the death of Qatar’s former Emir, the “Father Emir,” Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, praising the late ruler’s role in Qatar’s renaissance and in strengthening its regional and international relations.
His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their condolences on the death of the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his deputy, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, conveyed their sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the Qatari people on the passing of the Father Emir, praying to God to grant him His vast mercy, admit him into His spacious Paradise, and inspire his family and the Qatari people with patience and solace.
Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq expressed his sincere condolences to the Emir of Qatar and all members of the Qatari people in this great tragedy, praying to God Almighty to grant the deceased His vast mercy and pleasure, admit him into His spacious Paradise, and inspire them with beautiful patience and solace.
Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa sent letters of condolence to the Emir of Qatar, expressing their sincere condolences and sympathy for the death of the former Emir of Qatar.
Al-Badawi stated, “The deceased was one of the leaders who contributed with sincerity and wisdom to the renaissance of the State of Qatar and its comprehensive development and progress across various fields.”
Secretary-General of the Muslim Scholars Association and Chairman of the Organization of Islamic Colleges, Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, praised in a statement the prominent role played by the deceased in Qatar’s renaissance and prosperity, praying to Almighty God to reward him abundantly for what he provided to his people and homeland, to grant him His vast mercy, and to admit him into His spacious Paradise.
Jordan’s King Abdullah II conveyed his warmest condolences and deepest sympathy to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the brotherly Qatari people, adding, “We pray to Almighty God to shower His mercy and pleasure upon him and to protect the State of Qatar and its people.”
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands conveyed his warmest condolences to the family of Sheikh Ahmed bin Khalifa Al Thani in this great tragedy. He said, “We remember Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani with great respect as the Emir of Qatar, who oversaw a comprehensive and successful modernization process for his country. He enhanced Qatar’s international standing as a valuable mediator in resolving tensions and conflicts in the region.”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan affirmed that he received the news of the death of Qatar’s Father Emir with deep sorrow and grief. He added, “During my tenure as Prime Minister, I had the honor of working closely with him on the international stage, where he played a prominent role in elevating political, commercial, military, humanitarian, and cultural relations between Turkey and Qatar.”
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi conveyed his sincere condolences to the Emir of Qatar and the Qatari people on the death of the Father Emir, recalling his active role in important transformations that contributed to Qatar’s rise to an influential position on both the Arab and international levels.
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari expressed his sincere condolences on the death of the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, affirming his remembrance of his visionary leadership and valuable contributions to the development of Qatar.
Libyan Presidential Council Chairman Mohammed al-Menfi conveyed his condolences and sympathy to the Emir of Qatar and his people in this great tragedy.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned the Father Emir, describing him as a visionary leader who guided Qatar to high levels of development and prosperity, and conveyed his sincere condolences to the Emir of Qatar, all members of the ruling family, and the Qatari people.
He noted that during his rule, Sheikh Hamad transformed Qatar into a country of prominent global standing, achieving significant economic progress and emerging as an influential voice in regional and international affairs.
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said he received with deep sorrow and grief the news of the passing of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, “who honored me with his friendship for many years,” as he put it.
He added that his leadership represented a pivotal stage in Qatar’s development trajectory and contributed to strengthening the country’s growing role and stature on the international stage.
The British Embassy in Qatar expressed its sincere condolences and sympathies to Qatar on the passing of the Amir al-Dawla (Founding Emir).
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali offered his heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathies to the Emir of the State of Qatar, as well as to the Qatari government and people, on the passing of the Founding Emir, who was among the wise leaders who dedicated their efforts to promoting peace and laying the foundations for dialogue and negotiation.
The US Embassy in Doha conveyed its deepest condolences to the Emir of the State of Qatar and expressed profound sorrow and grief over the loss of the Founding Emir, whose wise leadership contributed to building modern Qatar and turning the country into a key global partner for the United States.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Qatar, with the passing of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, had lost a statesman with a far-sighted vision, and that Germany had lost a great friend who contributed to building his country for many years. He offered his heartfelt condolences to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his family.
