Father Amir with world leaders
Doha, Qatar: The passing of Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani prompted an outpouring of condolences and tributes from heads of state, royal families, and senior leaders across the world, who praised his enduring legacy and extended heartfelt sympathy to the leadership, people, and government of the State of Qatar.
The Amiri Diwan announced yesterday that H H the Father Amir had passed away at the age of 74. Messages of condolence swiftly followed from regional and international leaders, reflecting the profound respect he commanded for his pivotal role in Qatar’s transformation and his contributions to regional and global diplomacy.
In their statements, world leaders honoured the late Father Amir’s visionary leadership, statesmanship, and lasting achievements in advancing Qatar’s development, while offering prayers for his mercy and expressing solidarity with the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Al-Thani family, and the people of Qatar during this period of national mourning.
President of the United Arab Emirates
President of the United Arab Emirates H H Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan stated through his X account: “I extend my sincere condolences and sympathy to my brother @TamimBinHamad and his family on the passing of his father, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. May God grant him mercy, rest his soul in eternal peace, and bring comfort to his family during this difficult time.”
Kingdom of Jordan
H M King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, on his X account, sent “deepest condolences and sincerest feelings of solace to my brother, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and the sisterly Qatari people on the passing of the late His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.”
HM King Charles III of the United Kingdom and HM Queen Camilla
HM King Charles III of the United Kingdom and HM Queen Camilla expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, paying tribute to his many years of distinguished leadership and dedication to the State of Qatar. They said his vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of the Qatari people had earned widespread respect both within Qatar and internationally.
President of Turkiye
Turkish President H E Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed his sincere condolences on the passing of Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
In a post on X he said: “My most esteemed friend, I learned with great sorrow of the passing of the Father Amir of the State of Qatar, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. During my tenure as Prime Minister, he was someone with whom I worked closely on the international stage; he played a major role in elevating the political, commercial, military, humanitarian, and cultural relations between Turkey and the State of Qatar to their current level; I witnessed his sincere efforts for the peace of the Islamic world, the stability of our region, and the welfare of the Qatari people.
I pray that Almighty God grants mercy to Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. On behalf of myself, my family, and my nation, I extend my condolences to the family of the late Father Amir, especially my dear brother, the Amir of Qatar H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, as well as to the friendly and brotherly people of Qatar and the Islamic world.”
President of France
President of France H E Emmanuel Macron said: “ Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, passed away today. I extend to Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, to his family, and to the Qatari people all my condolences and the assurance of my friendship and that of the French people. Sheikh Hamad lived as a giant; today he becomes a legend. A visionary man in service to the aspirations of his people, he was the tireless architect of Qatar’s spectacular modernization in all domains and made his country a globally recognized and respected actor.
Throughout his reign, Sheikh Hamad devoted himself to building a strong and trusting relationship with France, in service to a shared vision of the major regional and international challenges. Faithful to this legacy, I reaffirm to my friend Sheikh Tamim my determination to work with him to continuously deepen the strategic partnership that unites our two countries.”
President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
President of the Arab Republic of Egypt H E Abdel Fattah El-Sisi wrote on his X account: “Deepest condolences and sympathies to the sisterly State of Qatar, to its Amir, government, and people, on the passing of the late Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. We ask Allah to envelop him in His vast mercy and to bless Qatar and its people with continued security and stability. To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.”
President of Pakistan
President of Pakistan H E Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep grief over the passing of Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
In a post on X, the President extended his heartfelt condolences to Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Government and the brotherly people of Qatar on this sad occasion. He paid tribute to the late Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani’s visionary leadership and his valuable contributions to the progress and development of Qatar, as well as to regional peace and cooperation.
GCC Secretary-General
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), H E Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi, expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the esteemed Al-Thani family, and the government and people of Qatar on the death of H H the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Albudaiwi said the late Father Amir was one of the leaders who, with sincerity and wisdom, contributed to Qatar’s renaissance and its comprehensive development across various fields.
Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
The Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed his condolences via his official X account, saying: “Deeply saddened by the passing away of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Former Amir of the State of Qatar. The Father Amir, late Sheikh Hamad was a great leader and statesman whose wisdom, foresight and dedication to public service, transformed Qatar into a modern, prosperous and globally respected nation. His enduring contributions to the welfare of his nation and its people, as well as to regional peace, development and international cooperation, will be remembered for generations to come.”
Crown Prince of Dubai
Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai H H Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum expressed his sincere condolences on the passing of Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
In a post on the X, he said: “We extend our deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to my brother, H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, to the esteemed Al-Thani family, and to the brotherly people of Qatar on the passing of the late Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.”
President of the Republic of Lebanon
The Lebanese Presidency announced that President of the Republic of Lebanon HE General Joseph Aoun, expressed his grief and sorrow over the passing of HH the Father Amir whose passing he said “constitutes a profound loss for the sisterly State of Qatar, for Lebanon, and for the Arab world.”
Prime Minister of the Republic of India
Prime Minister of the Republic of India H E Narendra Modi also took to social media to express his condolences, saying: “We deeply mourn the passing of Father Amir of State of Qatar, HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. A visionary leader who led Qatar to great levels of development and prosperity, we remember him also as a true friend whom I had the honour of meeting during my last visit to Qatar in February 2024. I convey my sincere condolences to the Amir of Qatar, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and the entire royal family and people of Qatar. May the departed soul rest in eternal peace.”
Prime Minister of Malaysia
The Prime Minister of Malaysia H E Dr. Anwar Ibrahim said: “On behalf of Malaysia, I extend my deepest condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Qatari Royal Family, and the people of the State of Qatar on the passing of His Highness the Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
During his 18 years as Amir, Sheikh Hamad transformed Qatar into a nation of global significance. Under his leadership, Qatar achieved remarkable economic progress and emerged as an influential voice in regional and international affairs. His decision in 2013 to entrust the leadership of the nation to a new generation was a rare act of statesmanship. The Father Amir was a steadfast friend of Malaysia and a respected figure across the Muslim world.”
President of the Republic of Maldives
President of the Republic of Maldives H E Dr. Mohamed Muizzu said: “Deeply saddened by the passing of His Highness Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al -Thani, former Amir of the State of Qatar, whose visionary leadership contributed significantly to the development and progress of the State of Qatar.
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, on the loss of his beloved father, and to the Royal Family, the Government, and the brotherly people of Qatar. May Allah grant the late His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani the highest ranks of Jannatul Firdaus, and bless him with eternal peace and mercy. Aameen”
Chairman of the Sudanese Transitional Sovereign Council
Chairman of the Sudanese Transitional Sovereign Council H E Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan said in a post on X, “I extend my deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the State of Qatar, its leadership, government, and people, on the passing of the late Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. May Almighty Allah envelop him in His infinite mercy, grant him the highest place in Paradise, and bestow patience and solace upon his esteemed family and people of Qatar.”
Prime Minister of Italian Republic
Prime Minister of Italian Republic H E Giorgia Meloni in a post on X said: “I learned with deep sadness the news of the passing of the Father Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani was one of those rare leaders who changed the course of his Nation’s history. With extraordinary vision, courage, and determination, he laid the foundations of modern Qatar, strengthened its institutions, and gave it a voice and prestige far beyond its borders. The Qatar we know and admire today bears the unmistakable imprint of his leadership. I wish to extend my deepest condolences personally and on behalf of the Italian Government to Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, to all his family, and to the people of Qatar, to whom I address my thoughts and prayers at this moment of profound grief.”
President of Syria
President of Syria H E Ahmed Al Sharaa in a post on X said: “I extend my deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to my brother, Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and to the sisterly State of Qatar, its government and people, on the passing of Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. We pray that Almighty Allah envelop him in His boundless mercy and forgiveness, grant him the highest place in Paradise, and bestow patience and solace upon his esteemed family and the brotherly people of Qatar.”
President of the Federal Republic of Somalia
President of the Federal Republic of Somalia H E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, in a post on X said: “I extend my deepest condolences to my brother, Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and to the esteemed Al-Thani family and the brotherly people of Qatar on the passing of Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. I pray that Almighty Allah envelop the deceased in His infinite mercy, grant him the highest place in Paradise, and bestow patience and solace upon you all.”
Prime Minister of the Lebanese Republic
Prime Minister of the Lebanese Republic H E Nawaf Salam in a post on X said: “With profound sadness and sorrow, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the sisterly State of Qatar, its leadership and people, on the passing of Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. The late Father Amir will remain in the memory of all Lebanese for the political and humanitarian support he extended to Lebanon during its most difficult times, and for his tireless efforts in promoting stability in the country.”
Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq H E Masrour Barzani, in a post on X said: “We received with profound sadness and sorrow the news of the passing of Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani (may Allah have mercy on him). On this sorrowful occasion, we extend our deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to my brother, Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, to the esteemed Amiri Family, and to the brotherly people of Qatar.”
Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia H E Abiy Ahmed Ali, in a post on X said: On behalf of myself and the Government and people of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, I extend my deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and to the Government and the brotherly people of Qatar on the passing of the Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.”
Prime Minister of Iraq
Prime Minister of Iraq H E Ali Faleh Al Zaidi, in a post on X said: “With profound sadness and sorrow, we received the news of the passing of the Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani (may Allah have mercy on him). On behalf of myself and the Republic of Iraq, its government and people, I extend my sincerest condolences to Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and to the brotherly people of Qatar. We pray that Almighty Allah envelop the deceased in His boundless mercy, while recalling his pivotal role in the major transformations that helped elevate Qatar to its influential position on both the Arab and international stages.”
President of the Republic of Rwanda
President of the Republic of Rwanda H E Paul Kagame said: “My deepest condolences to my brother, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, his family and the people of Qatar on the passing of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa
Al-Thani. His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani will be remembered as a visionary leader who transformed Qatar into the remarkable nation it is today. His legacy of service to his people and commitment to friendship and cooperation among nations will endure for generations. At this difficult time, the people of Rwanda and I stand with His Highness Sheikh @TamimBinHamad and our Qatari brothers and sisters.”
President of Ukraine
President of Ukraine H E Volodymyr Zelensky said: “Today, our thoughts are with the people of Qatar as they mourn the passing of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. May the Almighty grant him eternal peace and comfort all those who mourn his passing. On behalf of the people of Ukraine, I extend my heartfelt condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, the esteemed Al-Thani family, and the people of Qatar. May the memory of the Father Amir remain a lasting source of pride and inspire us to forge strong partnerships for the sake of our people.”
President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana
President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana H E Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali expressed his condolences on the passing of His Highness the Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, through a message posted on his official Facebook account.
Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity of the State of Libya
Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity of the State of Libya H E Abdul Hamid Mohammed Dbeibeh also mourned with profound sorrow the passing of the Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. He extended his sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and to the State of Qatar and its brotherly people on the death of the late leader, praying that Allah grant him abundant mercy and inspire his family and the people of Qatar with patience and solace.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye H E Hakan Fidan said: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the former Amir of the State of Qatar and the father of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. His Highness was a distinguished leader and a wise statesman. We will always remember with gratitude the value he placed on advancing relations with Türkiye, as well as his dedicated efforts toward regional and global peace and stability. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and to the people of Qatar, and we pray for Allah’s mercy upon His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.”
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran H E Abbas Araghchi said: “With profound sadness and sorrow, we mourn the passing of His Highness the Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. We extend our heartfelt condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, the esteemed Al-Thani family, and the brotherly people of Qatar. May Almighty Allah have mercy on the deceased, grant him the highest place in Paradise, and bestow patience and solace upon all.”
United Nations Secretary-General
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his condolences to H H the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and the people of Qatar on the passing of H H the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
In a post on his official X account, Guterres said he was deeply saddened by the news of the Father Amir’s passing and described him as a visionary leader and a transformative figure who had profoundly shaped the future of his nation and its people.
Arab League Secretary-General
Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy extended his sincere condolences to Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Al-Thani family, and the Government and people of the State of Qatar on the passing of Father Amir
H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
Arab Parliament Speaker
Arab Parliament Speaker H E Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi also extended his sincere condolences to the State of Qatar, paying tribute to the late Father Amir’s enduring legacy in advancing Qatar’s comprehensive development and modernization. He highlighted the late Father Amir’s significant contributions to advancing joint Arab action and championing Arab causes.
WHO Director-General
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said: “Heartfelt condolences to the leadership and people of Qatar on the passing of Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Having had the chance to meet him a few times, I saw firsthand his vision and incredible dedication to building modern Qatar. May his soul rest in eternal peace.”
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar His Eminence Prof. Ahmed Al-Tayeb has extended his deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani as well as to the ruling family and the brotherly people of Qatar, on the passing of the Father Amir, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
