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Qatar Mourns Former Emir Hamad; Pakistan Declares Mourning

7/14/2026

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Summary

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Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani died at age 74 in Qatar, the Amiri Diwan announced on July 12, 2026.
The government declared a four-day mourning period, closed public offices and flew flags at half-mast.
Pakistan announced a day of mourning in response to the Emir’s death.
The United States embassy, Pakistan’s prime minister, India’s prime minister and the United Kingdom’s royal couple each issued condolences.

History

Historical Context

King Hussein, who ruled Jordan for 46 years and signed the 1994 Israel-Jordan peace treaty, died of non-Hodgkin lymphoma on 7 February 1999. His death triggered a three-day mourning period, a UN tribute session, and an estimated 800,000 Jordanians lining a nine-mile funeral procession, after which his son Abdullah II succeeded him.

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Story summary

Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani died at age 74 in Qatar, the Amiri Diwan announced on July 12, 2026.
The government declared a four-day mourning period, closed public offices and flew flags at half-mast.
Pakistan announced a day of mourning in response to the Emir’s death.
The United States embassy, Pakistan’s prime minister, India’s prime minister and the United Kingdom’s royal couple each issued condolences.

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