Manama, May 13 (BNA) The Speaker of the Shura Council Ali bin Saleh Al-Saleh expressed sincere condolences to the United Arab Emirates on the death of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, who passed away today.
Al-Saleh sent a telegram of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and another to the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin. Rashid Al Maktoum, asking God Almighty to have mercy on the deceased.
The Speaker of the Shura Council highlighted the outstanding achievements of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the late President of the State, pointing out that the UAE has lost a wise leader who devoted his life to the advancement of his country and the service of the Arab and Islamic nations as well as humanitarian issues.
Al-Saleh sent a similar telegram to the Speaker of the Federal National Council, Saqr Ghobash.
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