UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has declared a three-day mourning period on the passing of his brother Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The Presidential Court said the official mourning period will be from Thursday, July 27, until Saturday, July 29, with flags at half-mast.
Sheikh Saeed, who was Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative, was suffering from a health problem, national news agency WAM reported.
The Presidential Court issued the following obituary: “In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful... With hearts faithful to God's decree and destiny, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan mourns his late brother, His Highness Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Representative of the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, who passed away today."
Last Saturday, the Presidential Court had announced he was suffering with a health problem.
UAE leaders highlight unity and strength in Dubai meeting
UAE modifies alert sounds in National Early Warning System
2 members of UAE Armed Forces martyred in helicopter crash
UAE condemns drone attack on consulate in Iraqi Kurdistan
UAE participates in extraordinary EU–GCC leaders meeting
Spanish PM reaffirms support for UAE following Iranian attacks
UAE welcomes US listing of Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist group
UAE ambassador to UN calls for 'de-escalation' in Iran conflict
