Emirati businessman Majid Al Futtaim passes away
- 17 Dec 2021
Gulf Today, Staff Reporter
The UAE’s most prominent businessman Majid Al Futtaim passed away on Friday.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Friday, mourned the Emirati businessman Majid Al Futtaim.
His Highness wrote on Twitter, "May God have mercy on our brother Majid Al Futtaim, the creative businessman, and one of Dubai's most important merchants and senior men... a man of endless goodness and giving to the nation."
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum added, "His latest decision was to hire 3,000 citizens... may God have mercy on him, rest him in peace and inspire his family and relatives patience and solace... Amen."
Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs on Friday, mourned the death of Emirati businessman Majid Al Futtaim.
Sheikha Jawaher wrote on Twitter, “May Allah Almighty have mercy on the respectful generous businessman Majid Al Futtaim, May Allah rest him in peace and grant his family patience and solace.”
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum saud, "Today we bid farewell to a precious Emirati stature… and a man who spent his life serving his country and his family... may God have mercy on Majid Al Futtaim…"
Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed wrote, “Our condolences to the Al Futtaim family on the death of Majid Al Futtaim.
"We ask God to bless him with his vast mercy and dwell in his vast gardens. The late, his works and achievements accompanied the growth of the economy of the Emirates and Dubai during the past decades, and future generations will remember him for the economic and societal achievements he left over these years."
Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum wrote on Twitter, “Our condolences to the Dubai community on the loss of Majid Al Futtaim, may God have mercy on him… a man of principles and creativity...
"The fingerprints and achievements of Majid Al Futtaim that contributed to the emirate’s growth procession will remain inspiring for future generations... He was an exceptional patriot, generous and loyal to his country and people. May God have mercy on the deceased and put him in peace..."
Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council,
“Today, a man who kept pace with the development process in the Emirates and contributed to building an economic base left us, whose achievements will continue to bear witness to his dedication to his country and his dedication...
May God have mercy on Majid Al Futtaim, may his soul rest in peace.”
Dr. Anwar Bin Mohammed Gargash, the Diplomatic Advisor to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, said, “Our sincere condolences to the honorable family Al-Futtaim on the death of the Majid Mohammed Al-Futtaim.”