Prabowo Pays Tribute to Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad

President Prabowo Subianto paid his respects at the Embassy of Qatar in Jakarta on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, to express condolences following the death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Prabowo signed the Book of Condolence, conveying his sympathy and prayers for the late leader.

In a message released by the Presidential Secretariat, Prabowo extended his condolences on behalf of the Indonesian government and its people. "On behalf of the people and government of the Republic of Indonesia, I express our deepest condolences for the passing of His Highness Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. May Allah, the Almighty, place him in the best place before God," Prabowo wrote.

Prabowo was welcomed at the embassy by Foreign Minister Sugiono and Qatar’s Ambassador to Indonesia Sultan bin Mubarak Saad Al-Dosari. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani passed away at the age of 74 on July 12, 2026. He led Qatar as Emir from 1995 to 2013, transferring power to his son, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, before stepping down.

During his 18-year tenure, Qatar experienced significant transformation, becoming a prominent regional force and one of the world's wealthiest nations per capita, largely due to its extensive natural gas reserves. Under his leadership, Qatar adopted its first permanent constitution in 2004 and introduced municipal elections that allowed women to participate as voters and candidates.

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On behalf of the people and government of the Republic of Indonesia, I express our deepest condolences for the passing of His Highness Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. May Allah, the Almighty, place him in the best place before God.