UAE President Mourns Passing Of Sheikh Tahnoun Bin Mohamed, 7-Day Mourning Declared

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has mourned His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, who passed away today.

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, H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, who passed away today."

The Presidential Court declared official mourning with flags flown at half-mast for a period of seven days starting from today, Wednesay, corresponding to May 1, WAM reported.