President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has offered his condolences to His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, on the death of his mother Sheikha Hessa bint Humaid bin Abdul Rahman Al Shamsi.
During a visit to the condolence majlis at the Ruler's Court, Sheikh Mohamed extended his heartfelt sympathies to Sheikh Saud, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla and the Al Mualla family.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, also paid his respects to Sheikh Saud at the majlis.
Sheikh Mohammed prayed that Allah bestow solace upon the Al Mualla family, national news agency Wam reported.
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His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, and His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, also offered their condolences to Sheikh Saud.
A three-day period of mourning was declared on Monday following Sheikha Hessa's death.

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