Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies: Reactions After Sheikh Hamad’s death, global leaders offer condolences, praise his legacy and Qatar’s growth. The Qatari government has announced the death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who ruled the country from 1995 until his abdication in 2013. “With hearts steadfast in faith in God’s decree and destiny, the Amiri Diwan mourns the great loss to the nation of the late – may God have mercy on him – His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani,” the emir’s office said in a statement published on social media on Sunday.

Recommended Stories list of 2 items- list 1 of 2Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74 - list 2 of 2Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, architect of modern Qatar Sheikh Hamad is widely regarded as one of the key architects of modern Qatar. During his leadership, the country experienced rapid economic growth, significant global expansion and major developments that shaped its political and economic standing. Here are world reactions to his death on Sunday at the age of 74: Arab League: Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy expressed his condolences to Qatar’s leadership.

Translation: I extend my sincerest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, on the passing of His Highness the Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, may God have mercy on him. I pray that God envelop him in His boundless mercy and forgiveness, and grant his family and the people of Qatar patience and solace. Egypt Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi expressed his deepest condolences and sympathy to Qatar’s leaders and people.

In a statement, he said: “Deepest condolences and sympathies to the sisterly State of Qatar, to its Emir, government, and people, on the passing of the late, by God’s permission, His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. We ask God to envelop him in His vast mercy and to perpetuate security and stability upon Qatar and its people. Verily, to God we belong and to Him we shall return.” India Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the father emir of Qatar, describing him as a “visionary leader who guided Qatar to great levels of development and prosperity”.

Modi remembered Sheikh Hamad as a valued friend and noted his honour in meeting the former emir during his visit to Qatar in February 2024. The prime minister extended his condolences to his son Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Al Thani family and the people of Qatar. Iraq President Nizar Amedi conveyed the condolences of the Republic of Iraq to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

“With profound sorrow that I learned of the passing of Your Highness’s esteemed father, the late Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.On behalf of the Republic of Iraq, its government and people, and on my own behalf, I extend to Your Highness, the Al Thani family, and the brotherly people of the State of Qatar my deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy,” the President said in an statement released by the Iraqi News Agency-INA.