Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent yesterday a cable of condolences to Vice-President of UAE H H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also the Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on the death of Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani sent similar cables.
Sheikh Rashid suffered a heart attack yesterday morning. Dubai announced a three-day mourning.
In Dubai, H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani conveyed the condolences of H H the Emir and H H the Deputy Emir to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. He also offered condolences to members of Dubai Ruling Family, praying to Allah the Almighty to give them solace and fortitude.
Sheikh Joaan earlier performed funeral prayer at Zabeel Mosque along with members of the Ruling Family, ministers, senior officials and dignitaries in the UAE.
Sheikh Rashid was the eldest son of Sheikh Mohammed. Rashid’s brother Sheikh Hamdan is the Crown Prince of Dubai. UAE flags will be flown at half-mast during the mourning period.
QNA/Agencies
