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Qatar declares four days of national mourning on the passing of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Iraqi News Agency 2026/07/12 12:04

INA-Sources

Qatar has announced a four-day public mourning period for the passing of its former leader, Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.

The period is set to begin on Sunday, July 12, the Amiri Diwan revealed in its statement.

Work will be suspended across all ministries, government agencies, and public institutions starting Monday, July 13, with employees resuming work on Sunday, July 19.

Flags will be flown at half-mast throughout the country for the duration of the mourning period.

Read full story at source (Iraqi News Agency)