Doha, Muharram 25, 1438, Oct 26, 2016, SPA -- Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, expressed condolences to Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, on the death of late Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani during the Deputy Crown Prince's visit to Qatar today. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani expressed utmost thanks and appreciation of the Crown Prince for consoling them on losing the late Sheikh and prayed to God to prolong, forever, the brethren relations binding the two fraternal countries and peoples. The Deputy Crown Prince also offered condolences to Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, Vice Emir of Qatar, and a number of the Qatari sheikhs. The Deputy Crown Prince was accompanied by a number of princes and senior officials. --SPA 20:34 LOCAL TIME 17:34 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w