Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 740

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• July 12, 2026

Funeral prayers will be held on Sunday evening ahead of several days of public mourning across the country to mark his death. Flags will fly at half-mast, while government offices and public institutions will remain closed as a sign of respect. King Charles and Queen Camilla paid tribute, saying Sheikh Hamad had “dedicated many years