Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid receives condolences over death of Sheikh Ahmed in phone call with Emir of Qatar
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, received condolences over the death of his brother, Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid , in a phone call on Saturday with Sheikh Tamim, Emir of Qatar. Sheikh Tamim shared his sincere sympathies and called for the Dubai Ruler and his family to be granted patience and solace, state news agency Wam reported. Sheikh Mohammed thanked the Emir of…
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, ruler of Dubai, received condolences from Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim, after the death of his brother Sheikh Ahmed. Sheikh Tamim expressed his deepest sympathies and urged patience and solace for the Sheikh Mohammed and his family, according to state news agency Wam. Sheikh Mohammed thanked the Emir of Qatar for his message of support, which joined tributes from other leaders across the Gulf and the world.
Ten days of mourning were declared in Dubai following Sheikh Ahmed's death, a man praised for his decades of contributions to the emirate. The funeral prayer for Sheikh Ahmed was held at Zabeel Grand Mosque on Tuesday, attended by his sons, Sheikh Hamdan the Crown Prince of Dubai, and Sheikh Maktoum, the Minister of Finance. On Saturday, a massive humanitarian event was held at Dubai World Trade Centre to prepare meals for Gazans, named in honor of Sheikh Ahmed.
Over 10 million meals were planned, with Sheikh Ahmed's brother Mohammed Al Gergawi praising the event as a reflection of the UAE's enduring values.
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