Baghdad: The Speaker of Parliament, Haibet Alhalbousi, on Sunday extended his condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, following the death of his father, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

According to Iraqi News Agency, Alhalbousi expressed his sympathies in a statement, conveying heartfelt condolences to both the Emir and the people of Qatar. The statement read, “We extend our deepest condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, and to the brotherly people of Qatar, on the passing of the late Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.”

Alhalbousi further prayed for divine mercy upon the departed Sheikh and wished for him to be granted a place in paradise. He also extended his prayers for patience and solace to the family, relatives, and loved ones of the deceased.