Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

July 17, 2026 12:37 AM

PM Modi speaks to Qatar Amir, pays tribute to his late father Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and conveyed his condolences on the passing of the country's former Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. During the conversation, PM Modi recalled Sheikh Hamad's affection for India, his warmth towards the Indian community in Qatar and his role in strengthening bilateral ties. "Spoke with H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar and conveyed heartfelt condolences on the passing o...

July 13, 2026 10:25 AM

India declares one-day national mourning for Qatar’s former Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

The Centre has declared one-day national mourning on July 13 as a mark of respect for Father Amir of State of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who passed away on Sunday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the National Flag will be flown at half-mast on the day of mourning throughout India on all buildings where the National Flag is flown regularly and there will be no official entertainment on the day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep condolences over the pass...

July 12, 2026 7:20 PM

PM Modi mourns demise of Qatar’s former Amir, calls him a ‘visionary leader’ and ‘true friend’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the demise of Qatar's former Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as a "visionary leader" who transformed Qatar and was seen as a "true friend" of India. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 74, according to an announcement by the Amiri Diwan. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "We deeply mourn the passing of Father Amir of the State of Qatar, HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani....