Qatar has declared a four-day mourning period starting today, Sunday, following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir and father of the current Emir, as reported by Israeli news outlet N12.
Qatar announced a four-day official mourning period starting Sunday, following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir who ruled from 1995 to 2013 and oversaw the country's transformation into a major regional player. The announcement was reported by Israeli news outlet N12.
As The Zioneer reported earlier today, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa died at age 74. He was the father of the current Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The mourning period reflects the country's respect for the Father Amir, who stepped down in 2013 in a rare voluntary abdication in the Gulf.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been reported. The period of mourning will be observed across the country.
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