UAE Rulers mourn passing of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed

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UAE rulers have expressed their condolences to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the passing of his brother Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The courts of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah mourned the late Sheikh Saeed, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative on Thursday.

The courts of His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, and His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, also extended their sympathies to the UAE President and the Al Nahyan family and asked Allah Almighty to grant the deceased eternal peace in Paradise.

All courts also declared an official three-day mourning period in the respective emirates, during which UAE flags will be flown at half mast, from Thursday to Saturday.

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