UAE leaders offer condolences on death of Prince Philip

The UAE's leaders have expressed their condolences following the death of Britain's Prince Philip.

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a cable of condolences to Queen Elizabeth II.

Similar messages of condolences were also sent by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister  of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, as well as by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid also paid his tribute in a tweet, describing the late Duke of Edinburgh as a close friend of the UAE.

"A close friend to the UAE and other nations, he will always be remembered for his devotion to his country and people," said His Highness.

On behalf of people of UAE, I extend my sincere condolences to Queen Elizabeth II & the people of United Kingdom over the demise of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.A close friend to the UAE & other nations, he will always be remembered for his devotion to his country and people pic.twitter.com/5Nzqvdypp7

— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) April 9, 2021

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed expressed his sympathies in a tweet and offered condolences to the Royal Family, and the British people.

My deepest condolences to HM Queen Elizabeth II, HRH Prince Charles, the Royal Family, and the British people on the passing of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. May you be blessed with comfort and solace during these difficult times.

— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) April 9, 2021