Gulf Today, Staff Reporter
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received condolences for the second consecutive day on Wednesday at Zabeel Majlis for the late Sheikh Ahmed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Joining him were Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence; Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance; and Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai.
Condolences from King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain were conveyed by a high-level delegation led by the King's envoy, Lieutenant General Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who is also the National Security Advisor and Commander of the Royal Guard. The delegation included Sheikh Isa Bin Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Court of the Crown Prince; Sheikh Isa Bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation; Sheikh Faisal Bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Supreme Council for Environment; Sheikh Ahmed Bin Abdulaziz Al Khalifa; and other senior officials.
They expressed the Bahraini Monarch's heartfelt condolences and sympathy, praying for Allah's vast mercy upon the deceased and his acceptance into Paradise, while wishing patience and solace for the Al Maktoum family.
Additionally, Sheikh Mohammed received condolences from Sultan Haitham Bin Tariq of Oman. This was conveyed by Sayyid Harib Bin Thuwaini Bin Shihab Al Said, Advisor to the Diwan of Royal Court, accompanied by Dr Abdullah Bin Nasser Al Harrasi, Minister of Information, and Dr Mohammed Bin Said Al Maamari, Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs. The delegation offered the Sultan's sincere condolences to Sheikh Mohammed and the entire Al Maktoum family, praying for the deceased to receive Allah’s mercy, be granted high ranks in Paradise, and that his family finds patience and solace.
Sheikh Mohammed received condolences from Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, delivered by Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, his personal representative. The delegation included Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani and Sheikh Jassim Bin Khalifa Al Thani. They prayed for God's mercy for the deceased and asked for peace and strength for the Al Maktoum family.
Additionally, condolences were sent by Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait. Leading the Kuwaiti delegation was Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al Ali Al Sabah, Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs, accompanied by Sheikh Thamer Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Head of the Office of the Crown Prince of Kuwait, and Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al Salem Al Sabah, Minister of Defence. They prayed for God’s mercy on the deceased and asked for patience and strength for his family.
Furthermore, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum received condolences for Sheikh Ahmed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum from various sheikhs, ministers, senior officials, prominent figures, and citizens. They conveyed their sympathies and prayers for the deceased and for resilience for the Al Maktoum family during this difficult time. Joining him in receiving condolences were His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.