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Amir sends condolences to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

Published: 09 Oct 2026 - 03:39 pm | Last Updated: 09 Oct 2026 - 04:12 pm
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Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to his brother, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, following the martyrdom of three Saudi citizens in the two attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. 

HH the Amir wished the injured a speedy recovery.


 

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