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No work: Qatar declares 4-day national mourning after death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad at 74

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July 12, 2026

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No work: Qatar declares 4-day national mourning after death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad at 74

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar’s former emir, died at 74. He reshaped the nation with Al Jazeera, LNG exports, and the 2022 World Cup bid.

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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.

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

DawnNews English

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· Jul 12, 2026

MOMENT: Qatar Bids Farewell to Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani After His Death at 74 |

Qatar has bid farewell to former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani following his death at the age of 74. The former ruler, who led Qatar through a period of major transformation, was remembered for his role in shaping the country’s modern political, economic, and international profile. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #qatar #sheikh #gulfnews #middleeast #worldnews #royalfamily #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Times of India

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatar declares 4 days of mourning, suspends public sector work over death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad

Qatar declares 4 days of mourning, suspends public sector work over death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad

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 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

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Related coverage for "No work: Qatar declares 4-day national mourning after death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad at 74": Doha News — King Charles and Queen Camilla ‘deeply saddened by the passing of Qatar’s Father Amir. Daily Post Nigeria — Nigerian govt mourns Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad Al Thani. DawnNews English — MOMENT: Qatar Bids Farewell to Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani After His Death at 74 |. Times of India — Qatar declares 4 days of mourning, suspends public sector work over death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad. HESPRESS English — Qatar's former leader Hamad bin Khalifa dies at 74. Al Jazeera — Qatar mourns Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani