World leaders expressed their condolences to Qatar's leadership and people on the passing of Qatar's  Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.

They paid tribute to Sheikh Hamad's lifetime of service and historic achievements, which elevated Qatar to the ranks of developed nations and advanced Arab and Islamic causes.

Qatar's Amiri Diwan announced on Sunday that the country's former Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, whose leadership transformed the Gulf state into a global energy powerhouse and raised its international profile, died at the age of 74.

Several countries in the Gulf have declared four-day mourning for the late Qatari leader.

In Bahrain, under the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, an official mourning period has been declared for four days, beginning today (July 12), reported BNA, citing the Royal Court.

The flags will be flown at half-mast across the Kingdom throughout the mourning period, it added.

The UAE too has announced a four-day period of mourning for the late Qatari leader.

Condolences pour in

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his condolences to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and the people of Qatar on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.

In a post on his official X account, Guterres said he was deeply saddened by the news of the Father Amir's passing and described him as a visionary leader and a transformative figure who had profoundly shaped the future of his nation and its people.

HM King Charles III of the United Kingdom and HM Queen Camilla expressed profound sorrow over the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, paying tribute to his many years of distinguished leadership and dedication to the State of Qatar. They said his vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of the Qatari people had earned widespread respect both within Qatar and internationally.

Arab and Islamic worlds received the news of the passing of Sheikh Hamad with profound sadness.

President of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conveyed his deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to Qatar's Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and to the Qatari people on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.

The President of the UAE prayed that Allah would grant HH the Father Amir boundless mercy and admission into Paradise, and grant his family and the people of Qatar patience and comfort.

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi extended his heartfelt condolences to the State of Qatar: its Amir, government, and people.

HM King Abdullah II of Jordan expressed his deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and to the Qatari people.

President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that he had received the news of the passing of his dear friend, HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani with profound sorrow.

Erdogan highlighted that he had the honour of working closely with His Highness on many international issues during his tenure as Prime Minister.

President of Syria Ahmad Al Sharaa expressed his sincere condolences on the passing of the Qatar's great leader.

Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari expressed his profound sorrow over the passing of Sheikh Hamad.

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, extended his sincere condolences to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and to the Qatari people on the death of Sheikh Hamad.

Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim also extended his deepest condolences to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim, the ruling family and the Qatari people.

"During his 18 years as Amir, Sheikh Hamad transformed Qatar into a nation of global significance. Under his leadership, Qatar achieved remarkable economic progress and emerged as an influential voice in regional and international affairs," he said.

"The Father Amir was a steadfast friend of Malaysia and a respected figure across the Muslim world. May Allah SWT bless his soul and grant strength and comfort to the Royal Family and people of Qatar in this time of grief."