Kuwait declares four days of mourning for Sheikh Hamad
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- Kuwait has declared four days of official mourning following the death of Qatar's Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
- Kuwait's Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, extended condolences to Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, remembering Sheikh Hamad as a wise leader who served his country and supported Arab and Islamic causes.
- The GCC Secretary General also offered condolences, acknowledging the late Amir's contributions to the region's "renaissance."
Kuwait has officially declared a four-day period of mourning in response to the passing of Qatar's Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. The announcement came on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, sent a cable of condolences to the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. He expressed deep sorrow over the loss, conveying heartfelt sympathies on behalf of Kuwait's government and people. The Kuwaiti Amir remembered Sheikh Hamad as a distinguished leader known for his wisdom, who dedicated his life to serving Qatar and championing Arab and Islamic causes. He also recalled Kuwait's gratitude for Qatar's support, particularly during the Iraqi occupation.
Qatar, the Gulf family, the Arab and Islamic nations, and the world had lost a distinguished leader known for his wisdom, who devoted his life to serving his country and supporting Arab and Islamic causes.
Similar condolences were extended by Kuwait's Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, and Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. They both acknowledged the significant loss to Arab and Islamic nations, highlighting the late Father Amir's commitment to his people and regional causes.
The official mourning period includes flying flags at half-mast across Kuwait and its diplomatic missions abroad. The Amiri Diwan prayed for mercy upon the deceased. The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassim Al-Budaiwi, also expressed his condolences, recognizing the late Amir's role in the region's "renaissance."
The late Amir was one of the leaders who contributed sincerely and wisely to the renaissance
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