King Salman condoles Qatar on loss of former ruler

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.