President Prabowo Offers Condolences on Passing of Former Emir of Qatar
- 15 Jul 2026 16:04 WIB
- Voice of Indonesia
Key Points
- President Prabowo signed the Book of Condolence at Qatar’s Embassy in Jakarta, honoring the late Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
- President Prabowo conveyed deep sympathy on behalf of Indonesia, praying for the former Emir’s place before God.
- Sheikh Hamad, who led Qatar from 1995–2013, passed away on July 12, 2026, at age 74, leaving a legacy continued by his son Sheikh Tamim.
RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto conveyed condolences on the passing of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who served as Emir of Qatar from 1995 to 2013. The message was delivered during the signing of the Book of Condolence at the Embassy of Qatar in Jakarta.
The Head of State arrived at the embassy around 12:40 p.m. local time, where he was received by Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and Qatar’s Ambassador Mubarak Saad Al-Dosari. He then proceeded to the condolence room to inscribe his message.
“On behalf of the people and government of the Republic of Indonesia, I extend our deepest condolences on the passing of His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. May Almighty Allah grant him the best place before God,” President Prabowo wrote in Jakarta on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
His presence at the embassy reflected Indonesia’s respect for Sheikh Hamad’s legacy and underscored the longstanding friendship between Indonesia and Qatar.
Sheikh Hamad passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the age of 74. He served as Emir of Qatar from 1995 until 2013, after which leadership was succeeded by his son, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. (Diva Rifdah)
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