Emir of Qatar Receives Condolences for Third Day After Death of Father Emir

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has continued receiving condolences from world leaders and dignitaries following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

• The father emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, died on Sunday at age 74.
• Emir Tamim received in-person condolences from the president of Georgia, the German president, the French prime minister, and other officials at Lusail Palace.
• The Amiri Diwan declared four days of public mourning starting Sunday, with flags flown at half-mast.
• Government work was suspended from Monday to Saturday, resuming Sunday July 19.

Latest developments

• Jul 15 — Qatar's ambassador to Egypt has received an Egyptian presidential envoy offering condolences for the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
• Jul 15 — The Qatari embassy in Cairo has opened a three-day condolence book, receiving diplomats and dignitaries
• Jul 15 — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has offered condolences in person at Lusail Palace in Doha