President Paul Kagame paid his tributes to former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, ‌who died on Sunday, July 12, at the age of 74 “My deepest condolences to my brother, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, his family and the people of Qatar on the passing of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani,” Kagame wrote in a post on X. ALSO READ: Emir of Qatar arrives in Rwanda as nations look to boost ties Kagame said Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani will be remembered as a visionary leader who transformed Qatar into remarkable nation. He led the Middle Eastern nation from 1995 to 2013. “His legacy of service to his people and commitment to friendship and cooperation among nations will endure for generations,” he said. “At this difficult time, the people of Rwanda and I stand with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and our Qatari brothers and sisters.” Qatar announced a four-day period of public mourning starting Monday, with work suspended at government agencies and public bodies and flags to be lowered to half-mast.
