Okaz/Saudi Gazette

RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman offered condolences to the President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on the death of his brother Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan.

The condolences were offered during a reception between Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and Prince Khalid bin Salman at Al Shatea Palace in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

Prince Khalid prayed God Almighty to bestow the deceased forgiveness and mercy and accommodate him in His Paradise.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman had sent their condolences to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on Friday.

Tributes have poured in from all around the world after the death of Sheikh Saeed on July 27. On Thursday, President Sheikh Mohamed led funeral prayers for him at Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed the First Mosque in Abu Dhabi.

Sheikh Saeed was the representative of the Ruler of Abu Dhabi. The Presidential Court had previously reported that he had been suffering from a health problem.