iPhone | iPad
Android
Huawei
Jeev Milkha Singh tied 12th in Asian Tour ievent at the Taiwan Golf and Country Club, Tamsui.
KT APPDOWNLOAD
Sheikh Khalifa was the heart of our family: Sheikh Mohamed posts touching tribute
UAE President shares two black-and-white photos
Wam
The new UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has posted a poignant tribute to his brother, the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The late UAE leader was the “heart of our family and the guardian of our nation” with his “enduring wisdom and generosity”, Sheikh Mohamed posted on Twitter on Tuesday.
“He was loved greatly and will be deeply missed, but his remarkable legacy will live on forever. May God grant him eternal peace,” the UAE President tweeted.
Sheikh Mohamed posted two black-and-white photos – one of him with Sheikh Khalifa; and another of the late leader with their father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
Sheikh Khalifa passed away on Friday, May 13, at the age of 73.
Wam
On the day, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed had posted on Twitter: “The people of the Emirates are united in grief as we mourn the loss of our leader and President, Khalifa bin Zayed. My brother and mentor, and the UAE’s first son, we were blessed by your strength, wisdom and leadership. May God have mercy on your soul and may you rest in peace.”
The UAE is currently observing a 40-day mourning period. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has been receiving messages of condolences and support from world leaders over the past four days. Several have flown in to the country to personally pay their respects.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, had earlier highlighted how Sheikh Khalifa had served the UAE for over 50 years.
“I knew him before the establishment of the UAE, and we have worked together along with the Founding Fathers, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. When he assumed leadership, he launched an empowerment programme and supported the process of development.
“Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed’s giving to the country was unlimited, and he was preoccupied with enhancing citizens’ well-being.”
sahim@khaleejtimes.com
More news from
Indian high commission says three protesters threatened its diplomats during visit to a Sikh temple in Glasgow
The program prepares a group of future-focused experts in different sectors across Dubai’s government
Warham and Casey denied on the count back at the Jumeirah Golf Estates Fire course
The event under saw participation of international models from 14 countries, with the aim of promoting sustainable and responsible tourism
American Jessica Pegula beats Maria Sakkari of Greece to reach Pan Pacific Open final in Japan
It came after he drove his car into the garage door of a home, an act prosecutors say was intended to harass the homeowner
Some roads will be off limits to give way for the opening of Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference