Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, conveyed a message of condolences and sympathy to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, on the passing of Sheikh Saied bin Zayed Al Nahyan – may Allah have mercy on him.
In his message, the King expressed, “We have learned of the passing of your brother, His Highness Sheikh Saied bin Zayed Al Nahyan – may Allah have mercy on him. We extend our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to Your Highness, the people of the United Arab Emirates, and the family of the deceased. We pray to Allah, the Almighty, to envelop him in His vast mercy and forgiveness, to grant him a place in His expansive gardens, and to protect you from all harm. We belong to Allah and to Him, we shall return.”
Crown Prince’s Condolences
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, also conveyed his condolences and sympathy to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the passing of Sheikh Saied bin Zayed Al Nahyan – may Allah have mercy on him.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed, “I have received the news of the passing of your brother, His Highness Sheikh Saied bin Zayed Al Nahyan – may Allah have mercy on him. I extend my condolences to Your Highness, the people of the United Arab Emirates, and the family of the deceased, asking the Almighty to envelop him in His vast mercy and forgiveness, and to grant him a place in His expansive gardens, and to protect you from all harm. He is All-Hearing, All-Answering.”
Phone Call with the UAE President
Moreover, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made a telephone call to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, on Thursday. During the call, the Crown Prince expressed his heartfelt condolences on the passing of Sheikh Saied bin Zayed Al Nahyan, asking Allah to bestow His mercy and forgiveness upon him and to grant him a place in the highest levels of Paradise.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in turn, expressed his gratitude to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for his sincere brotherly feelings.
Condolences to UAE Leadership
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also made phone calls to several UAE leaders, including Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and the National Security Advisor; Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs; and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
During the phone calls, the Crown Prince conveyed his heartfelt condolences and sympathy on the passing of Sheikh Saied bin Zayed Al Nahyan, asking Allah to bestow His mercy and forgiveness upon him and to grant him a place in the highest levels of Paradise.
The UAE leaders expressed their sincere gratitude and appreciation to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for his genuine and brotherly sentiments.
The passing of Sheikh Saied bin Zayed Al Nahyan is a profound loss, not only for the UAE but also for the broader region. The leaders of Saudi Arabia and the UAE, bound by their deep fraternal ties, have come together during this difficult time to share their condolences and offer support. May his soul rest in peace, and may his contributions to his nation and the Arab world be remembered for generations to come.