King Salman Visits Doha, condoles Qatar on loss of former ruler

RIYADH: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman visited Doha on Monday to offer his condolence after the death of Qatar’s former ruler Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al-Thani.

King Salman was received by Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

The king was accompanied by a number of high ranking officials, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said.

Qatar’s royal court announced the death of the 84-year-old former ruler on Sunday.

King Salman returned to Riyadh on Monday night.