Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies, Albanian PM Edi Rama pays tribute

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar, has passed away. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama expressed his condolences, describing the late emir as a visionary state leader who devoted his life to Qatar’s progress and helped lay the foundations for the country’s remarkable national transformation. Rama highlighted the strong friendship and growing cooperation between Albania and Qatar, praising Qatar’s commitment to culture, education, dialogue and heritage preservation. He extended his deepest sympathies to the current Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Al Thani family and the people of Qatar.