The Office of the former Deputy Prime Minister Issam Fares sent a congratulatory telegram to the new Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on the occasion of his assumption of the leadership of the State of Qatar, and another cable to his predecessor, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, in which he lauded his initiative to hand over power to Prince Tamim, wishing him good health.

The telegram read, 'I ​​wish your Highness all success and prosperity in the leadership of the brethren State of Qatar.' Your father, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has set an exemplary approach, and you carry the aspirations of Qatari young people on the path towards progress and civilization.

I congratulate your Highness, asking Almighty God to crown your guide your footsteps'.

A second cable, sent by Fares to Sheikh Hamad, read:

'I appreciate in your Highness the virtue of sublimation. Your distinguished initiative is an exemplary lesson. You have built the State Qatar for eighteen years, and raised it high among the Arab brothers and in the world and embodies in it the spirit of modernity, democracy and development. May God prolong your days and preserve you as an example to follow'