India is observing a one-day national mourning today, July 13, as a mark of respect following the demise of former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The Ministry of External Affairs announced that the National Flag will be flown at half-mast across the country and that no official entertainment events will be held during the mourning period. Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, was instrumental in the country's rapid economic, social, and cultural transformation, including the adoption of Qatar’s first permanent constitution and the introduction of municipal elections that allowed women to vote and contest.

FILE PHOTO: The amir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, looks on before his meeting with Indian Prime Minster Manmohan Singh (not in picture) in New Delhi, India April…

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74. The state-run Qatar News Agency reported his death without offering a cause.

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who as ruler of Qatar transformed the tiny Persian Gulf nation into a global player in diplomacy, media

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir of Qatar who transformed the Gulf nation into a global hub for diplomacy, media and investment, has died at 74, state media…

DOHA — The Qatari government on Sunday announced the death of former leader Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, who led the country from 1995 to 201...

Former leader seen as one of the key architects of modern Qatar; PM Shehbaz to visit Doha to offer condolences.

Qatar’s government on Sunday announced the death of former leader Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who led the country from 1995 to 2013.“With hearts

Sheikh Hamad was known for having helped bring about huge economic, social, and cultural change in Qatar during his reign and helping establish the nation as a global player in…

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, former ruler of Qatar, dies at 74, leaving a transformative legacy in diplomacy and development.

It was also during his tenure, in 1996, that Al Jazeera, a Qatar-funded global news organisation, was established.

Former Qatar Emir and Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74.

ISTANBUL, July 12 — Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani died today morning at the age of 74, the country’s Amiri Diwan announced.The Amiri Diwan announced...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned the demise of Qatar's Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, praising him as a visionary leader and a steadfast friend of India.

His reign saw the launch of Al Jazeera and Qatar's emergence as a regional power

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013

Qatar's government said Sunday that former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who ruled the Gulf state from 1995 to 2013 and transformed it into...

The former Emir led Qatar's transformation from a small Gulf state into one of the world's wealthiest nations and oversaw the launch of Al Jazeera and the country's World Cup bid.

The news was announced in an official statement by the Amiri Diwan, although no reason for his passing was provided. | World News

After Sheikh Hamad's death, global leaders offer condolences, praise his legacy and Qatar’s growth.