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Qatar Lowers Flag to Half-Mast Following Death of Former Emir
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Qatar Lowers Flag to Half-Mast Following Death of Former Emir
The flag-lowering protocol, known as "تنكيس العلم," was observed in Doha on July 12, 2026, after the announcement of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani's death.
- Qatar's flag was lowered to half-mast at the Amiri Diwan headquarters in Doha on July 12, 2026, following the death of former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
- The protocol requires raising the flag to the top of the mast, then lowering it to the middle, where it remains for the official mourning period.
- The flags of Saudi Arabia and Iraq are exceptions and are never lowered due to their inclusion of religious inscriptions.
TopicsSheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thaniflags of Saudi Arabia and Iraqflag-lowering protocolAmiri DiwanOfficial mourning periodformer emir of Qatar
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