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His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani visited the Sultanate of Oman yesterday to offer condolences to the new ruler of Oman, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq bin Taimur on the sad demise of the former Omani leader, Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said.

HH the Father Amir paid his respects to HM Sultan Haitham at the Al Alam Palace in the Omani capital, Muscat.

HH Sheikh Hamad also met with members of the royal family, senior officials and dignitaries to express his condolences on the passing away of the esteemed Omani ruler. He wished them patience and solace in this time of sorrow.

HH the Father Amir prayed to Almighty Allah to have mercy on the late ruler's soul and grant him Paradise.

Earlier, Sayyid Fatik bin Fahar Al Said, Qatar's ambassador to Oman Sheikh Jassim bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and members of the Qatari embassy welcomed HH the Father Amir upon his arrival to Muscat. 

Qatar joined other countries in the region to mourn the death of Oman's visionary former ruler, Sultan Qaboos on January 11, 2020.

HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani had announced three-day mourning across the country.

The Qatari ruler had also visited the Sultanate of Oman to offer his condolences to the new Sultan of Oman upon the death of Sultan Qaboos. 

Qatar and Oman have enjoyed longstanding brotherly relations, which have grown stronger in recent years through increased cooperation across different fields including economy, trade and security. 

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Source: QNA