Saudi defense minister extends condolences to UAE President in Abu Dhabi

Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz expressed heartfelt condolences over the passing of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan during his meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

The UAE president has been receiving messages of condolences from senior officials and leaders of other countries during the past three days.

Sheikh Saeed, who was representative of the Abu Dhabi Ruler and held a number of government positions through the years, passed away on Thursday after suffering from a health problem.

A three-day mourning period has been declared in UAE, with flags flown at half-mast.