Emir of the State of Qatar (1995 – 2013)

“We have lost one of the most prominent leaders.”

Offering condolences on the death of President Yasser Arafat, Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifah Al Thani stressed that the Arab and Islamic nations “have lost one of their most prominent leaders and men. He devoted his life and effort to the struggle in the cause of his people to achieve their aspirations in freedom, independence and self-determination.”
Sheikh Hamad declared a three-day period of public mourning throughout the State of Qatar.