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UAE leaders send condolences to Emir of Qatar on death of Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa
- Last updated: July 12, 2026 | 15:57
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, on the death of his father Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani on Sunday.
In a post on his X account, the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed conveyed his sympathy to Sheikh Tamim and the Al Thani family of Qatar, praying for God's mercy and comfort during their bereavement.
"I extend my sincere condolences and sympathy to my brother Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and his family on the passing of his father, Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani," the UAE President wrote in the message.
May God grant him mercy, rest his soul in eternal peace, and bring comfort to his family during this difficult time," Sheikh Mohamed added.
Meanwhile, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai sent a condolences message to Emir of Qatar on the passing of his father.
In a post on X platform, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid said, “My sincere condolences to my brother Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and to the brotherly Qatari people on the passing of their beloved leader, Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani.”
“May Allah have mercy on him and grant him Paradise and may He grant the people of Qatar and all his loved ones patience and solace. To God we belong and to Him we shall return,” he added.
His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also sent message of condolences to the Qatar Emir.
In a tweet on his X account, Sheikh Monsour said: "Our condolences to our family in Qatar, to my brother Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, and to Al Thani family on the passing of the late Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani. We pray that God grants him His vast mercy and gives his family, loved ones and the brotherly people of Qatar patience and solace.
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, also offered condolences to Sheikh Tamim.
"We extend our heartfelt condolences esteemed Al Thani family, and to the brotherly people of Qatar on the passing of the late His Highness the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani. May Allah grant him His boundless mercy, admit him to the highest ranks of Paradise, and grant his family and loved ones patience and solace. May Allah grant the people of Qatar strength in this time of loss,” Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan said in a post on X platform.