On the morning of September 15, 2026, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, received condolences at his residence in Al Badiya following the passing of the late Sheikh Mohammed bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi.
A Day of Mourning
Sheikh Abdullah welcomed a number of prominent figures, including Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence. The gathering included various sheikhs, government officials, diplomats, and citizens, all expressing their sympathies and paying their respects to the deceased.
Tributes from Officials and Citizens
Among those who visited to offer their condolences were Khalifa Said Suleiman, the Head of Protocol for the Deputy Head of State and Prime Minister, as well as senior officers from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Sharjah and the Dubai Police Department. Many local business leaders and esteemed members of the community also attended.
Heartfelt Messages
The attendees expressed their deepest sympathies to His Highness, Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem, and the family of the deceased, praying for the late Sheikh Mohammed bin Salem to find eternal peace and for his family to have the strength to endure this profound loss.
Notable Attendees
The condolence house was attended by several notable figures, including Sheikh Saud bin Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, President of the Sharjah Ports, Customs, and Free Zones Authority, and Sheikh Abdul Rahman bin Salem Al Qasimi. Other dignitaries included Sheikh Dr. Salem bin Abdul Rahman Al Qasimi, Head of the Ruler’s Office, and Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Hamid Al Qasimi, President of the Sharjah Sports Council.
Community Solidarity
The gathering served as a poignant reminder of the strong community ties within Sharjah, with many local leaders and citizens coming together to mourn the loss and show solidarity with the grieving family. The depth of respect and affection for the late Sheikh was evident in the heartfelt condolences and warm conversations shared at the house of mourning.
Images from the event captured various moments, including Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem accepting condolences and engaging in discussions with attendees, further illustrating the collective grief and support extended to the family during this difficult time.