Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received condolences today from King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia regarding the passing of the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The condolences were conveyed by a high-ranking Saudi delegation during a reception at Zabeel Palace in Dubai.
A Distinguished Delegation
During the meeting, which was attended by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid welcomed the dignitaries, including His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of the Eastern Province, and His Royal Highness Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of State and Member of the Council of Ministers.
Expressions of Sympathy
The Saudi delegation expressed their heartfelt condolences and sympathy to Sheikh Mohammed and the bereaved family during this difficult time. They also conveyed the condolences of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, praying for the late Sheikh Ahmed to be granted eternal mercy and a place in paradise. They expressed hopes that the Al Maktoum family would find solace and patience amid their grief.
Additional Support
Alongside Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, other notable figures received the condolences, including Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, further underscoring the unity and support shared between the leadership of the UAE and Saudi Arabia.