Doha: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call on Monday from HH President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, HH the UAE President expressed his heartfelt condolences and sympathy on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, praying for Almighty Allah's boundless mercy and admission into Paradise for the departed.

According to Qatar News Agency, HH the Amir extended his profound thanks and gratitude to HH the President of the UAE for his good brotherly sentiments. The call underscored the deep ties and mutual respect between the leadership of the two nations during a time of personal loss for Qatar's ruling family.