The Qatari government has announced the death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who ruled the country from 1995 until his abdication in 2013.“With hearts steadfast in faith in God’s decree and destiny, the Amiri Diwan mourns the great loss to the nation of the late – may God have mercy on him – His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani,” the emir’s office said in a statement published on social media on Sunday.Recommended Stories list of 2 itemsend of listSheikh Hamad is widely regarded as one of the key architects of modern Qatar. During his leadership, the country experienced rapid economic growth, significant global expansion and major developments that shaped its political and economic standing.Here are world reactions to his death on Sunday at the age of 74:EgyptEgyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi expressed his deepest condolences and sympathy to Qatar’s leaders and people. In a statement, he said:“Deepest condolences and sympathies to the sisterly State of Qatar, to its Emir, government, and people, on the passing of the late, by God’s permission, His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. We ask God to envelop him in His vast mercy and to perpetuate security and stability upon Qatar and its people. Verily, to God we belong and to Him we shall return.”IndiaIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the father emir of Qatar, describing him as a “visionary leader who guided Qatar to great levels of development and prosperity”. Advertisement Mo …
