Death of the Former Emir, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani: October 23, 2016


If you have answers, please help by responding to the unanswered posts.

Rossina

Former Moderator
Joined
Jun 21, 2005
Messages
7,403
City
*****
Country
India
Qatar: Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani passes away
Qatar to observe three days of mourning after the former emir, who ruled for more than 20 years, passes away at 84.


Emir Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani ruled Qatar from 1972 until 1995 [Getty Images]
Former Qatari Emir Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani passed away on Sunday aged 84, the Emiri Diwan announced.

He ruled Qatar from 1972 until 1995.

Qatar will observe three days of mourning, the Emiri Diwan said.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani was the grandfather of the current leader of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

Source: Al Jazeera News

Qatar: Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani passes away - News from Al Jazeera
 
Last edited:
The Diwan Statement:
http://www.qna.org.qa/en-us/News/16102322410067/Emiri-Diwan-announces-the-death-of-HH-the-Grandfather-Emir-Sheikh-Khalifa-bin-Hamad-Al-Thani
Doha, October 23 (QNA) - The Emiri Diwan announced the death of HH the Grandfather Emir Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al-Thani on Sunday evening 23 October 2016 at age 84, an Emiri Diwan statement said.

The Emiri Diwan statement added: May Allah have mercy on his soul and make his residence paradise, and grant him the best reward for what he achieved to his homeland and nation.

HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani ordered three days of public mourning across the country. (QNA)

QNA | HH the Emir Returns Home
 
he was living in France if i am not mistaken?

Yes, The late Sheikh Khalifa lived in France for 9 years following the coup led by his son the former Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani. He returned home in 2004 to bury his late wife Sheikha Mouza bint Ali bin Saud Al Thani who accompanied him during his stay in France.
 
Last edited:
Back
Top Bottom