President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has mourned the death of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region.
The Presidential Court has declared seven days of official mourning, with flags flown at half-mast, starting from Wednesday, May 1.
UAE President mourns passing of Tahnoun bin Mohamed Al Nahyan; seven days of mourning declared#WamNews https://t.co/cAC97zq4MH pic.twitter.com/QC7bowYQbp
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) May 1, 2024
The Presidential Court issued the following obituary:
“In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful... With hearts faithful to God's decree and destiny, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan mourns his uncle, Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, who passed away today.
"May God shower the deceased with his vast mercy and dwell him in paradise, and grant Al Nahyan family patience and solace."
His Highness the President of the UAE has mourned the passing of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain, who passed away today. The Presidential Court has declared official mourning and lowering of flags for seven days from Wednesday 1 May 2024. pic.twitter.com/eTVCbTd2ON
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) May 1, 2024
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, extended his condolences to the UAE President and the Al Nahyan family.
"May God have mercy on the deceased and make him dwell in his spacious gardens... and inspire us with patience and solace," Sheikh Mohammed said in a post on the platform X.
حط اليوم رفيق زايد الشيخ طحنون بن محمد آل نهيان رحاله عند أرحم الراحمين ..
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) May 1, 2024
تعازينا لرئيس الدولة ولعموم آل نهيان ولشعب الإمارات الكريم ..
عزاؤنا في إنجازاته .. وفي سنوات عطائه .. وفي أبنائه الذين يقدمون الغالي والنفيس لهذا الوطن ..
رحمه الله وأسكنه فسيح جناته .. وألهمنا جميعاً… pic.twitter.com/BLLGlf0ebQ
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