Tel Aviv, July 27 (IANS) The death of Qatar’s former Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani marks the loss of a key stabilising figure. For the country’s ruling Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the challenges ahead differ significantly from those his father confronted.While Sheikh Hamad governed amid booming gas production, soaring energy prices and the Arab Spring — the strategic landscape today is markedly “less forgiving,” a report has stated.Also known as Qatar’s ‘Father Amir’, Sheik…
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New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar and conveyed condolences on the demise of the Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.During the conversation, PM Modi recalled Sheikh Hamad’s affection for India and his warmth towards the Indian community.”Spoke with H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar and conveyed heartfelt condolences on the passing of H.H. the Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad…
Doha, July 16 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Qatar, Vipul, participated in a community condolence meeting conducted by community organisations on the demise of Qatar’s Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Embassy of India in Doha said on Thursday.”A community condolence meeting was organised on 15th July by community organisations working under the aegis of the Embassy of India. Ambassador H.E. Vipul and community leaders and members expressed heartfelt condolences on the sad dem…
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Sudhakar Dalela, Secretary for Economic Relations at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday visited the Qatar Embassy in New Delhi and signed the condolence book, on behalf of the people and government of India, on the demise of Qatar’s former Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Also known as Qatar’s ‘Father Amir’, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani passed away on Sunday at the age of 74 years.India observed a one-day of national mourning on Monday as a…
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju departed for Doha on Tuesday to convey India’s condolences on the death of Qatar’s former Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who passed away on July 12 at age 74. “Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju departed for Doha, Qatar today for conveying condolences on behalf of the Government and people of India on the sad demise of Qatar’s Father Amir His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalif…
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) The national flag atop the Rashtrapati Bhavan and other buildings in Delhi flew at half-mast as India observed one day of national mourning on Monday as a mark of respect for Qatar’s former Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, following his death. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) shared pictures of buildings on X that showed the national flag flying at half-mast.India has declared one day of national mourning following the demise of Sheikh Hamad, who passed aw…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 13 (IANS) Kerala on Monday joined the rest of the country in observing a day of State Mourning following the passing of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Amir of the State of Qatar.The observance assumes special significance in Kerala, which shares close economic and people-to-people ties with the Gulf nation through its large expatriate community.Acting on the directions of the Government of India, the Kerala government instructed all District C…
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) India declared one day of national mourning on July 13 following the demise of Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Father Amir of the State of Qatar, who passed away earlier on Sunday.”The Government of India has declared one-day national mourning tomorrow, 13 July 2026, as a mark of respect for His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Father Amir of the State of Qatar, who passed away today. The National Flag will be flown at half-mast on the day of mourning…
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the death of former Qatar Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as a “visionary leader” and a “true friend.” The Amiri Diwan announced that Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 74 years, Qatar News Agency reported. The statement further said, “May Allah have mercy on his soul and grant him the best reward for what he achieved for his homeland and nation….