Qatar's former emir Sheikh Hamad dies at 74; PM Modi, other world leaders express condolences

Qatar’s former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani died at 74 on 12 July 2026. The Amiri Diwan announced four days of public mourning starting Monday. PM Modi called him a "visionary leader who led Qatar to great levels of development and prosperity" while offering condolences to the royal family.