Amir condoles with Saudi king

By the Editorial Team · Thursday, October 22, 2026

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, along with the Deputy Amir and Prime Minister, sent official condolences to King Salman of Saudi Arabia on the death of Princess Mashael bint Saud. This gesture underscores the close diplomatic relations and mutual respect between Qatar and Saudi Arabia within the Gulf Cooperation Council.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, accompanied by His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani and HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, sent official condolences to King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud of Saudi Arabia. The messages expressed sympathy on the passing of Princess Mashael bint Saud bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Saud bin Faisal al-Saud.

The communications reaffirmed the strong ties between Qatar and Saudi Arabia and reflected the traditional gestures of respect and solidarity extended among Gulf Cooperation Council states during times of mourning. The expressions of condolences highlight the continued diplomatic engagement between the two countries at the leadership level.

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