Today, Sunday, the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, offered his condolences to the President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on the death of the late President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at the presidential airport in Abu Dhabi.
Sheikh Tamim and the accompanying delegation offered condolences to the members of the Al Nahyan family, after which the Emir of Qatar left the UAE and was seen off by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed.
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani had arrived in Abu Dhabi earlier today.
With great sadness, we received the news of the death of my brother, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. As I express to his honorable family and the brotherly people of the Emirates, my deepest condolences and sympathy, I pray to the Almighty God to accept him with his mercy and forgiveness and dwell in his vast gardens.
We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return.
— Tamim Bin Hamad (@TamimBinHamad) May 13, 2022
The Qatar News Agency reported today that the Emir of Qatar sent a cable of congratulations to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed on his election as President of the UAE.
Yesterday, Friday, the Emir of Qatar mourned the late President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, describing him as "a great leader who was characterized by wisdom and moderation, who devoted his life and effort to serve his country and his nation."