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Prabowo Offers Condolences on Passing of Qatar's Former Emir

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto offered condolences for the passing of Qatar's former Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
  • Sheikh Hamad, who ruled from 1995 to 2013, transformed Qatar into a regional power and one of the world's richest countries.
  • He introduced a permanent constitution in 2004 and allowed women to vote and run in municipal elections.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has extended his condolences following the death of Qatar's former Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The former emir passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the age of 74.

Prabowo shared his condolences via an Instagram story, expressing "deepest condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamin bin Hamad Al Thani, and the people of Qatar." Sheikh Hamad ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, overseeing significant transformations in the nation.

During his 18-year reign, Qatar ratified its first permanent constitution in 2004 and introduced municipal elections where women could participate. He abdicated in 2013, passing leadership to his son, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Sheikh Hamad's rule saw Qatar evolve from a minor state into a significant regional power, largely due to its vast natural gas reserves, making it one of the world's wealthiest nations per capita.

Indonesia extends its deepest condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamin bin Hamad Al Thani, and the people of Qatar, for the passing of His Highness the Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

— Prabowo SubiantoPrabowo conveyed his condolences through an Instagram story on social media.
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