Qatar's former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74. Leaders from various Arab countries extended their condolences to Qatar.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun described Sheikh Hamad's death as a great loss for Qatar, Lebanon, and the Arab world, and offered condolences to Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the people. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said the late Sheikh will remain in the memory of the Lebanese people for the political and humanitarian support he provided to Lebanon in difficult times.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi offered condolences to the Qatari Emir, government, and people. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidy also prayed for mercy from Allah, and patience for the family and the Qatari people in his condolence message.
Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh expressed deep sorrow over the death. UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan offered sincere condolences to "his brother Sheikh Tamim" and the Qatari people.
Sudan's Sovereign Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud also sent condolence messages to the Qatari leadership and people.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani served as Emir of Qatar from 1995 to 2013.