President Muizzu meets with the Emir of Qatar
During a meeting held at Lusail Palace, President Muizzu offered his sincere condolences to the Emir of Qatar and the Royal Family following the passing of the late Emir, praying for his soul to attain eternal peace in paradise. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Emir of Qatar, the Prime Minister, and senior members of the Royal Family.
Following the passing of the former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the national flag at the Amiri Diwan headquarters in Doha was lowered to half-mast on July 12, 2026. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani served as the nation's ruler from 1995 until 2013. | getty images
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu visited the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, this afternoon to offer his condolences to the Royal Family following the passing of the Emir's father, Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
During the meeting held at Lusail Palace, President Muizzu offered prayers for the late Emir’s soul to be granted eternal peace in Paradise. He also extended his sincere condolences to Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the Qatari Royal Family.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, and the Personal Representative of the Emir, His Highness Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani. According to a statement from the Amiri Diwan, the meeting was also attended by the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, along with the sons of the late Emir and senior members of the Qatari Royal Family.
