Saudi State Minister Conveys Condolences To UAE President On Sheikh Tahnoun's Death

In a solemn gesture of solidarity and grief, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia extended its heartfelt condolences to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the recent passing of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan. The message was personally delivered by Prince Dr. Mansour bin Miteb bin Abdulaziz, a senior Saudi official, during a significant meeting in Abu Dhabi.

Representing the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Dr. Mansour met with UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The meeting took place at Al Mushrif Palace, marking a moment of deep respect and shared mourning between the two nations.

Accompanying Prince Dr. Mansour was Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Province, highlighting the importance of the visit. The delegation aimed to express the profound sympathies of Saudi Arabia's leadership and its people towards their Emirati counterparts.

The gathering also saw the presence of key diplomatic figures from both countries, including Sultan bin Abdullah Al-Anqari, the Saudi Ambassador to the UAE, and Sheikh Nahyan bin Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, the UAE Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. This high-level attendance underscored the strong bonds between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, further solidified in times of sorrow.

The loss of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan is a moment of shared grief for both nations, reflecting the deep-rooted connections and mutual respect that characterise Saudi-Emirati relations. Through this act of condolence, Saudi Arabia reaffirms its commitment to standing with the UAE during times of loss and adversity.

With inputs from SPA