Government
10:36 AM | 12 Jul 2026
Salam: The late Emir of Qatar will remain present in memory
Fady Mahouly
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam extended his deepest condolences to the State of Qatar on the death of His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
He wrote on his account on “X”: With great sadness and sorrow, I extend my deepest condolences to the sisterly State of Qatar, its leadership and people, on the death of His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The deceased will remain present in the memory of all Lebanese people for the political and humanitarian support he provided to Lebanon in the most difficult circumstances, and for the efforts he made in serving stability in the country. In particular, I extend my sincere condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and to the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, asking God Almighty to bestow His mercy on the great deceased of the Arab and Islamic world, to dwell him in spacious gardens, and to grant our people in the State of Qatar patience and solace. We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return.