The Head of State offers condolences to the Emir of Qatar on the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, today offered condolences to his brother, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the sisterly State of Qatar, on the death of the late Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

His Highness also expressed – while offering his condolences at Lusail Palace in Doha – his sincere condolences and sympathy to all the honorable Al Thani family and the brotherly Qatari people, asking God Almighty to cover the deceased with his vast mercy, forgiveness and satisfaction, and to inspire his family and loved ones with patience and solace.

For his part, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Highness the President of the State for the good brotherly feelings he expressed towards Qatar and its people in their loss.

The accompanying delegation, which includes His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Head of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Advisor to His Highness the President, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, advisor to His Highness the President of the State and a number of ministers and officials.

His Highness the Head of State arrived in Doha earlier today to offer condolences on the death of the late Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.