UAE Rulers mourn death of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid
- 24 Mar 2021
Sharjah Ruler
The Court of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, mourned the death of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who passed away on Wednesday morning.
The Sharjah Ruler expressed heartfelt condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and to Al Maktoum's family, on the death of Sheikh Hamdan, praying to Allah the Almighty to rest his soul in Paradise and to grant patience and solace to his family.
Official mourning was also announced, and the UAE flag will be flown half-mast in the Emirate of Sharjah for three days starting on Wednesday.
Ajman Ruler
The Court of His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, mourned the death of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid.
Official mourning was also announced, and the UAE flag will be flown half-mast in the emirate of Ajman for three days.
The Ajman Ruler expressed heartfelt condolences to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid and to Al Maktoum's family, on the death of Sheikh Hamdan, praying to Allah, the Almighty, to rest his soul in Paradise and to grant patience and solace to his family.
Ras Al Khaimah Ruler
His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has expressed his great sorrow on the death of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid.
In a statement, the Ras Al Khaimah Ruler asked Allah Almighty to rest the deceased in peace and grant the Al Maktoum family patience and solace.
Sheikh Saud also paid tribute to the late Sheikh Hamdan's accomplishments, saying he dedicated his life to serving his country, leaving behind a legacy full of patriotic and humanitarian achievements.
The Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah also extended his sincere condolences to the people of the UAE on their loss.
Fujairah Ruler
The Court of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, mourned the death of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid.
The Fujairah Ruler expressed heartfelt condolences to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and to Al Maktoum's family, on the death of Sheikh Hamdan, praying to Allah, the Almighty, to rest his soul in Paradise and to grant patience and solace to his family.
Official mourning has also been announced, and the UAE flag will be flown half-mast in the Emirate of Fujairah for three days.
Umm Al Quwain Ruler
The Court of His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, mourned the death of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid.
Sheikh Saud expressed heartfelt condolences to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid and to Al Maktoum's family, on the death of Sheikh Hamdan, praying to Allah, the Almighty, to rest his soul in Paradise and to grant patience and solace to his family.
A ten-day mourning has been declared in the emirate and flags will be flown at half-mast during this period. Work will be suspended in the local departments in the emirate for three days, starting from Thursday.
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