Tuesday July 14, 2026
Doha (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud landed in Doha on Tuesday, joining international leaders paying tribute after the death of Qatar’s former emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
At Hamad International Airport, Qatar’s Minister of Transport Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdullahi bin Mohamed Al Thani and Somalia’s ambassador to Qatar, Mohamed Ahmed Sheikh Ali, received Hassan Sheikh and his delegation.
The president is set to deliver condolences from the Somali government and people to Qatar’s leadership and its citizens.
The visit coincides with Qatar’s period of national mourning for Sheikh Hamad, a central figure in the nation’s political history and development.
On Monday, Hassan Sheikh directed that Somalia’s national flag be lowered to half-mast for three days in observance of the mourning.
According to a statement carried by state media, the move underscored Somalia’s solidarity with the Qatari government and people.
The presidency also recognized Sheikh Hamad’s leadership of Qatar and his support for the country’s development during his time in office.
Qatar has announced four days of national mourning. Leaders and delegations from several countries are expected in Doha to extend condolences to the royal family and the Qatari government.
Somalia and Qatar have bilateral ties spanning political, economic, development and humanitarian cooperation.
