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India Declares One-Day National Mourning After Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad's Death

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July 12, 2026

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India has declared a day of mourning today in honour of the death of former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The mourning will take place on 13 July, this decision has taken to pay tribute to the late

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The Tribune

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· Jul 13, 2026

India mourns Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani demise, flies tricolour at half-mast

India is observing a one-day national mourning today for Qatar's former Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. The national flag is flying at half-mast atop major government buildings, including Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament, and the Qatari Embassy in New Delhi, with all official entertainment suspended as a mark of respect.

India Today

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· Jul 12, 2026

India announces 1-day mourning after death of ex-Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad

India announces 1-day mourning after death of ex-Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 12, 2026

Nigerian govt mourns Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad Al Thani

The Federal Government has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who died at the age of 74. Following his passing, Qatar declared a four-day period of national mourning beginning Monday. Government ministries and public institutions will suspend work, while flags across the country [] Nigerian govt mourns Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad Al Thani

Doha News

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· Jul 12, 2026

King Charles and Queen Camilla ‘deeply saddened by the passing of Qatar’s Father Amir

The death of Qatar’s Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has drawn widespread mourning across the country, as Qatar declared four days of national mourning following his passing.

Latestly.com

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani Dies: India Declares One-Day National Mourning on Demise of Qatar’s Former Amir

India has declared a one-day national mourning on July 13 following the demise of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the former Amir of Qatar and father of the country's current ruler, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced the decision as a mark of respect for the late leade

India TV News

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· Jul 12, 2026

India declares national mourning on July 13 following demise of Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad

India has announced a one-day national mourning on July 13, following the death of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Father Amir of the State of Qatar. The decision has been taken as a mark of respect for the former Qatari ruler, who passed away on Sunday.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatar mourns Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Qatar mourns Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Associated Press

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· Jul 13, 2026

Qatar holds funeral for former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Hundreds of mourners gathered at the Imam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque to pay tribute to and bid farewell to late former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Family members and senior officials attended the funeral on Sunday of the former emir. While the state-run Qatar News Agency reported his death, it offered no cause. #qatar #doha Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

OneIndia

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· Jul 13, 2026

Indian Flag Fly Half-Mast As Country Mourns Death of Qatar's Father Amir Sheikh Hamad

India on Sunday announced a one-day state mourning on July 13 following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar and the country's Father Amir, who passed away at the age of 74. The Ministry

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 13, 2026

Sheikh Hamad Buried at Lusail in Simple Ceremony as Qatar Mourns Its Former Emir

Qatar's former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was buried Sunday at Lusail Cemetery after sunset prayers, his son Sheikh Tamim carrying his shrouded body from the mosque in a ceremony described as humble. Qatar's three-day mourning period began as flags flew at half-staff across Doha.

Mehr News Agency

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· Jun 26, 2026

Sham-e Ghariban of Imam Hussein (AS) across Iranian cities

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Iranian mourners attended a mourning ceremony on Ashura Day evening known as 'Sham-e Ghariban' to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) on Thursday night at different cities of the country.

HESPRESS English

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatar's former leader Hamad bin Khalifa dies at 74

Qatar’s government on Sunday announced the death of former leader Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who led the country from 1995 to 2013. He was 74, according to a government website. “With hearts steadfast in faith in God’s decree and destiny, the Bureau of the Emir mourns the great loss to the nation of the [] The post Qatar's former leader Hamad bin Khalifa dies at 74 appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 12, 2026

Funeral Prayers Held for Qatar’s Former Emir in Doha

Qatar holds funeral prayer for former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, who died at the age of 74, at the Imam Muhammad ibn Abd Al Wahhab Mosque in Doha. #Qatar

UrduPoint

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· Jul 13, 2026

PM conveys condolences to Qatari leadership on Sheikh Hamad’s death

PM conveys condolences to Qatari leadership on Sheikh Hamad’s death

Muslim News Nigeria

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatar mourns as Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is laid to rest in Doha

* World Leaders pay tribute to architect of modern Qatar Qatar has begun a period of mourning following the death of its former ruler, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, popularly known as the Father Emir, who died on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the age of 74. Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 [] The post Qatar mourns as Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is laid to rest in Doha appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

Investing.com

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· Jul 12, 2026

Former Qatar emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani dies at 74

Former Qatar emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani dies at 74

Qatar News Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

GCC Secretary General Expresses Condolences to Qatar over Martyrdom of Qatari Citizen

Riyadh, June 29 (QNA) - Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi expressed his sincere condolences and profound sympathies to the State of Qatar over the martyrdom of a Qatari citizen who was killed by shrapnel resulting from military operations in the region. The incident also left a resident injured.

Ariana News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Afghanistan offers condolences over death of former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has expressed its condolences following the death of Qatar’s former Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who died at the age of 74, extending sympathies to the Qatari government, the family and the people of Qatar. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Islamic Emirate said it received [] The post Afghanistan offers condolences over death of former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Nigeria mourns Qatar’s Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Federal Government has expressed condolences to the Government and people of Qatar over the death of the country’s Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. In a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Nigeria extended its sympathies to the [] The post Nigeria mourns Qatar’s Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani appeared first on Vanguard News.

JFeed

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatari Emir's Father Hamad Al Thani Dies at 74

Qatar announces death of Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, architect of modern Qatar, at age 74.

India News Network

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· Jul 13, 2026

Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Dies

Sheikh Hamad, Qatar's former emir, passes away at 74; global leaders express condolences and reflect on his impactful legacy.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 12, 2026

Former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad dies

Qatar’s former emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, a sweeping moderniser who seized power in 1995 and broke with tradition to hand it over to his son 18 years later, has died at the age of 74. Qatar’s top government body, the Amiri Diwan, announced that Sheikh ​Hamad had died on Sunday morning. It did [] The post Former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad dies appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Kuwait Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatar announces public mourning period

DOHA: The Qatari Amiri Diwan announced on Sunday a period of public mourning in the State of Qatar for the late Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani for a period of four d...

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 2, 2026

Baghaei: Nearly 100 countries to participate in funeral ceremony for martyred leader

Baghaei: Nearly 100 countries to participate in funeral ceremony for martyred leader

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 12, 2026

Former Qatar Ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Passes Away at 74

DOHA, Jul 12: Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar, died on Sunday at the age of 74, the Amiri Diwan announced.In a statement, the Amiri Diwan said Sheikh Hamad pas...

The Media Line

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sheikh Hamad, Who Expanded Qatar’s Global Influence, Dies at 74

Former Qatari Sheikh Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al [] The post Sheikh Hamad, Who Expanded Qatar’s Global Influence, Dies at 74 appeared first on The Media Line.

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 12, 2026

Former emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies

Qatar's Amiri Diwan, the country's top governing body, confirmed his death on Sunday, giving no cause. He ruled from 1995 to 2013 before handing power to his son, current emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani The post Former emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies appeared first on ProtoThema English.

RAPPLER

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· Jul 12, 2026

Former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad, a modernizer who seized power, has died

Qatar's top government body, the Amiri Diwan, announces Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani died on July 12. It did not mention the cause of his death.

BRICS News

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· Jul 12, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇶🇦 Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at the ag [...]

JUST IN: Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at the age of 74.@BRICSNews

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 27, 2026

Syria congratulates the Republic of Djibouti on its Independence Day

Damascus, June 27 (SANA) The Syrian Arab Republic extends its warmest congratulations and best wishes to the Republic of Djibouti, its leadership and people, on the anniversary of its Independence Day. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates expresses its wishes for continued security and stability for the Republic of Djibouti, affirming its commitment to []

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74

DOHA, July 12 (YPA) – The Amiri Diwan of the State of Qatar announced on Sunday the death of the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. According to a statement carried by the Qatar News Agency: “With hearts that believe in God’s will and decree, the Amiri Diwan mourns the nation’s great leader, []

Reuters

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· Jul 9, 2026

LIVE: Funeral ceremony for Iran's Khamenei

Thousands of Iraqis and others from across the region attend the funeral ceremony for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. #Khamenei #funeral #procession #ceremony #prayer #AliKhamenei #Ayatollah #live #Reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

Iran Herald

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· Jun 29, 2026

Bihar Governor, MoS Margherita to represent India at funeral ceremony of Ali Khamenei in Iran

New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): Bihar Governor Lieutenant General (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita will represent India at the funeral ceremony of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei next month, Iranian sources said. Khamenei was killed in the US-Israeli strikes on February 28. According to the Iranian sources, the two dignitari

Times of India

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani passes away at 74

Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani passes away at 74

NDTV

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· Jun 23, 2026

Qatar Emir Calls PM Modi, Condoles Deaths Of 12 Indians In Blast

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a phone call from the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who expressed grief over the death of Indian nationals in a tragic accident at...

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