His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Nasser Al Thani, former president of Umm Salal Club, said: “With the passing of His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the State of Qatar has lost an exceptional leader and national symbol who left an immortal mark on the path of its modern renaissance. During his reign, Qatar witnessed a comprehensive qualitative leap in various fields, until it became a role model for development and prosperity, thanks to his wise vision and his firm belief in building people and the nation.
On the sports level, Qatari sports received great support and care from His Highness, and this interest had a profound impact on achieving achievements and enhancing the position of the State of Qatar on the regional and international sports scene. His Highness also paid special attention to sports, believing in the great value it represents, which contributed to consolidating Qatar’s position as a global destination for hosting and organizing major sporting tournaments and events.
The legacy left by His Highness the Father Amir will remain a witness to his insightful strategic vision and his belief that sports represent one of the most important tributaries of human building and strengthening the nation’s status. We ask God Almighty to cover him with His vast mercy, to reward him with the best reward for what he gave to his country and its children, and to inspire the honorable family and the Qatari people patience and solace.”
“With the passing of His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the State of Qatar has lost an exceptional leader and national symbol who left an immortal mark on the path of its modern renaissance. During his reign, Qatar witnessed a comprehensive qualitative leap in various fields, until it became a role model for development and prosperity, thanks to his wise vision and his firm belief in building people and the nation.
On the sports level, Qatari sports received great support and care from His Highness, and this interest had a profound impact on achieving achievements and enhancing the position of the State of Qatar on the regional and international sports scene. His Highness also paid special attention to sports, believing in the great value it represents, which contributed to consolidating Qatar’s position as a global destination for hosting and organizing major sporting tournaments and events.
The legacy left by His Highness the Father Amir will remain a witness to his insightful strategic vision and his belief that sports represent one of the most important tributaries of human building and strengthening the nation’s status. We ask God Almighty to cover him with His vast mercy, to reward him with the best reward for what he gave to his country and its children, and to inspire the honorable family and the Qatari people patience and solace.”
Khalil Ahmed Al-Muhannadi: Qatari sports are indebted to this inspiring leader
Khalil bin Ahmed Al-Muhannadi, President of the Arab and Asian Table Tennis Federations, spoke about the passing of the Father Emir, saying: With great sadness and sorrow, we bid farewell to His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, one of the greatest leaders who made Qatar’s modern history and laid the foundations for its comprehensive renaissance in various fields, foremost among which is the sports sector, which received unlimited support from His Highness.
His insightful vision was the reason for Qatar to become a global sports capital, hosting the largest tournaments, building the best facilities, and providing a role model in management, organization, and investment in people. The continental and international achievements achieved for Qatari sports are an extension of that thought that His Highness instilled many years ago.
The Father Prince will remain present in the memory of every athlete, because his virtue was not limited to building stadiums and facilities, but rather included building people, creating champions, and establishing a culture of excellence and creativity. We ask God to have a wide mercy on him, and to reward him with the best reward for what he gave to his country and its children.
D. Mabkhout Abu Freij: Creator of the future of generations
Dr. Mabkhout Abu Farij Al Marri, President of the Qatar Camel Trading Club, said that it is with great sadness that we bid farewell to a symbol of the nation, and a leader who created a historic phase that will remain bright in Qatar’s memory, His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. He had a powerful vision and a solid will, with which he led the nation towards broad horizons of development, progress and leadership.
His achievements were not just projects, but rather they were building the human being before urbanization, and believing that the future of the nation begins with investing in its children. Education, health, sports, and culture were among the most important pillars of his blessed renaissance.
His Highness’s name will remain associated with every achievement achieved in modern Qatar, and his biography will remain a source of pride for future generations. We ask God Almighty to have a wide mercy on him, to grant him the highest paradise, to reward him for his country and his people with the best reward, and to perpetuate the blessing of security and stability in Qatar.
Khalil Ahmed Al-Muhannadi: Qatari sports are indebted to this inspiring leader
Khalil bin Ahmed Al-Muhannadi, President of the Arab and Asian Table Tennis Federations, spoke about the passing of the Father Emir, saying: With great sadness and sorrow, we bid farewell to His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, one of the greatest leaders who made Qatar’s modern history and laid the foundations for its comprehensive renaissance in various fields, foremost among which is the sports sector, which received unlimited support from His Highness.
His insightful vision was the reason for Qatar to become a global sports capital, hosting the largest tournaments, building the best facilities, and providing a role model in management, organization, and investment in people. The continental and international achievements achieved for Qatari sports are an extension of that thought that His Highness instilled many years ago.
The Father Prince will remain present in the memory of every athlete, because his virtue was not limited to building stadiums and facilities, but rather included building people, creating champions, and establishing a culture of excellence and creativity. We ask God to have a wide mercy on him, and to reward him with the best reward for what he gave to his country and its children.
Abdullah Ali Al-Ghanem: an immortal symbol in the nation’s memory
With the passing of His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar loses an exceptional leader who made history with his own will, and laid the foundations for a comprehensive renaissance that will remain a beacon that will guide generations. His Highness was a visionary who believed that building the human being is the foundation of building the nation, so he led the development process with confidence and ability until Qatar became among the ranks of developed countries.
With these words, Abdullah Ali Al-Ghanim, President of the Qatar Fencing Federation, spoke, stressing that the country witnessed historic transformations during his reign in the economy, education, health, infrastructure and sports, until it became a success story that the world narrates with admiration. His Highness was close to his people, carrying their concerns, working for their future, and instilling in them the values of ambition, distinction, and belonging.
History will continue to remember the Father Emir as the builder of modern Qatar and one of its most prominent leaders, and his achievements will remain a testament to his sincerity and wisdom. We ask God Almighty to cover him with His vast mercy, to make him dwell in the highest paradise, and to reward him with the best reward for what he gave to his country and nation.
Khaled Rashid Al Nuaimi: A journey immortal in the conscience
Khaled Rashid Al Nuaimi, President of the Musheireb Club, explained that His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, may God rest his soul, will remain an eternal national symbol in the memory of Qataris, due to his historical achievements that created an unprecedented renaissance and laid the foundations of the modern state. He said that the Father Emir had a strategic vision that made Qatar a global model for development, innovation and prosperity, and contributed to enhancing its presence at various international levels. He added that his wise leadership brought about a qualitative shift in the sectors of education, health, economy, sports and infrastructure, making the country a success story that everyone is proud of. He stressed that future generations will continue to draw inspiration from his biography of the meanings of sincerity, work and giving, noting that his national legacy will remain firmly rooted in the conscience of every Qatari and resident. He concluded by offering his deepest condolences to the wise leadership, the honorable family and the Qatari people, asking God to bless the deceased with his vast mercy.
Manahi Al-Shammari: Creating the future with a will that does not know the impossible
On this sad day, we all stand before the passing of a great leader who left an imprint that the years cannot erase, His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who led Qatar with wisdom and courage towards an unprecedented historical stage of growth and prosperity.
Al-Shahaniya Club President Manahi Al-Shammari added: His Highness was the owner of an integrated national project, who believed in the energies of his countrymen, and opened the doors of science, work and creativity to them, until Qatar became among the ranks of developed countries with its economic, developmental, sporting, cultural and humanitarian achievements. He was close to his people, shared their hopes and ambitions, and worked sincerely for the advancement of the nation and the dignity of the citizen.
With his departure, the nation loses an exceptional leader, but the great legacy he left will remain immortal in the consciousness of generations, and his name will remain a symbol of pride, renaissance, and loyalty. May God have mercy on him and place him in spacious gardens.
Muhammad Jassim Al Kuwari: The builder is gone… but the achievements remain
Mohammed Jassim Al Kuwari, Vice President of the Al Arabi Club, said that His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, may God rest his soul, left a great national legacy that will remain a source of pride and pride for all the people of Qatar, after he led one of the most important stages of the renaissance in the country’s history. He added that the Father Emir believed in the capabilities of the Qatari human being, and invested in education, health, development and sports, and the result was a modern country that competes with the world in achievement and distinction. He stressed that the prestigious status and global presence that Qatar is experiencing today is an extension of the wise vision laid down by the Father Emir, and which is being continued by His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the country. He pointed out that history will immortalize the name of the Father Emir as a leader who created the future with determination and sincerity, calling on God Almighty to have wide mercy on him, to reward him with the best reward, and to protect Qatar, its leadership and its people from all harm.