DOHA: Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al-Thani passed away yesterday at the age of 84, the Emiri Diwan announced. The diwan, in a statement cited by the official QNA news agency, announced the death of Sheikh Khalifa, and prayed to Almighty Allah to bestow his blessings on his soul. Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani announced a three-day mourning period. – KUNA
