Riyadh: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a cable of condolences to Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the passing of former Amir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed in his cable that Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dedicated much of his life to serving his country and people. King Salman extended his heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathies to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the late amir's family, and the people of Qatar. He prayed that the deceased be granted Allah's mercy and forgiveness and that his family be granted patience and solace.