Qatar's former Emir Sheikh Hamad dies at 74; global leaders mourn
On Sunday, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, former Emir of Qatar who ruled from 1995 to 2013 and was key in the country’s modernization, died at age 74. Global leaders including Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan offered condolences, praising his legacy and contributions to Qatar's development and regional stability.
12 JUL 2026
— NDTV
India observed a one-day national mourning for the former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, as a mark of respect.
— Indian Express
India declared a one-day national mourning on July 13 in honor of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar's former Emir who died at 74.
16 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
Prime Minister Modi called Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to express condolences on the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
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