Sheikh Khalifa's brother passes away, 3-day mourning declared in UAE

Flags will be flown at half-mast.
The President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has condoled the death of his brother Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President's Representative, who passed away on Monday.
At the directives of the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, the UAE will observe official mourning for three days with the flag flown at half-mast.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, tweeted his condolences. "We express our deepest condolences to the people of the UAE and Al Nahyan family over the death of Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed. The late Sheikh Zayed's sons have left timeless marks on the country - they were the partners in founding this country. May God bless his soul and grant him mercy and paradise. May God grant the people of the UAE and his family the strength to endure and persevere," he said.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, also tweeted condolences. "Today I lost my brother and friend, one of the most loyal and respectful persons in the country, and one of its national figures who worked with the late Sheikh Zayed in establishing the Union and serving its people."
#UAE President condoles the death of his brother, His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President's Representative. UAE will observe three days mourning with the flag flown at half-mast according to a statement by the Ministry of Presidential Affairs.
- Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 18, 2019
-
Local Business
KEF's Meitra Care Network, Canadian Specialist...
Partnership poised to address shortage in the number of quaternary... READ MORE
-
Education
Indian school board postpones 10th, 12th grade...
ICSE exams called off due to pandemic situation. READ MORE
-
Weather
UAE weather: Temperature to drop; blowing dust...
Blowing dust has been predicted over some exposed areas. READ MORE
-
Education
UAE: Extra five-day leave for private schools in...
Leaves not linked to spring, fall, and summer vacations, SPEA says. READ MORE
-
Expo 2020 Dubai
Pakistan minister Qureshi visits Dubai Expo 2020...
He was accompanied by the Pakistani ambassador and consul general, as ... READ MORE
-
Legal View
Ramadan work timings in UAE: How overtime is...
All you need to know about work timings during Ramadan in UAE READ MORE
-
News
Girl with Pakistani passport gets life-saving...
Kulsum had undergone four cycles of chemotherapy in Dubai. READ MORE
-
Legal View
Part-time jobs in UAE: All you need to know
Know your legal rights when it comes to taking up part-time... READ MORE


