12/07/2026
The Amiri Diwan has announced the passing away of His Highness Father Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani.
ان لله وان إليه راجعون يَا أَيَّتُهَا النَّفْسُ الْمُطْمَئِنَّةُ
1952 —— 2026
Qatar is mourning the loss of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Amir of the State of Qatar, who passed away at the age of 74. Sheikh Hamad led the country's transformation into a global hub for diplomacy, energy, education and sport during his reign as Amir from 1995 to 2013. His passing marks the end of a defining chapter in the nation's history.