General / Eastern Province Governor Conveys Condolences of Leadership to Emir of Qatar on Death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, May God Have Mercy on Him

Doha, 28 Muharram 1448 AH, corresponding to July 13, 2026, SPA -- His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Province, conveyed the condolences and sympathy of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister - may God preserve them - to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, on the death of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani - may God have mercy on him. This came during the reception by His Highness the Emir of Qatar and His Highness the Deputy Emir, Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, the sons of the deceased and members of the Al Thani family, at Lusail Palace in the capital Doha today, of His Highness the Governor of the Eastern Province and the accompanying delegation, including His Royal Highness Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State and Member of the Cabinet; His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region; and His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior; in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Saad bin Mansour bin Saad, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the State of Qatar. They prayed to God Almighty to envelop the deceased in His vast mercy, forgiveness, and pleasure, and to grant him a spacious place in Paradise. // End // 23:32 Makkah Time 0197