Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid.

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Thursday send their condolences to the family of Queen Elizabeth II and the people of the UK.

“I extend my sincere condolences to the family of Queen Elizabeth II and the people of the UK. Her Majesty was a close friend of the UAE and a beloved & respected leader whose long reign was characterised by dignity, compassion & a tireless commitment to serving her country,” Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed.

“We join the world in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, a global icon who represented the finest qualities of her nation and people. Her incredible lifetime of service and duty to the United Kingdom is unparalleled in our modern world,” Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid tweeted

Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed, Minister of Finance and Deputy Ruler of Dubai, tweeted “my thoughts are with the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth as they mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth. A remarkable Queen, her reign spanned the past six decades, a time of amazing turbulence and change. She stood unique as an icon of service and national duty.”

“We are deeply saddened by the passing away of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She will continue to be remembered and loved by people all over the world for her leadership and generosity. We extend our deepest condolences to Her Majesty’s family and the people of the UK,” tweeted Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed.

“We extend our sincere condolences on the demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was an iconic & celebrated leader who will continue to be an inspiring figure for generations to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with Her Majesty’s family and the people of the UK,” Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed tweeted.