President Sheikh Mohamed says the condolences paid by people around the world after the death of Sheikh Khalifa on Friday have been a source of comfort.
Writing on social media on Wednesday, Sheikh Mohamed said the messages have helped his family as they mourn the late president.
World leaders and dignitaries have travelled to Abu Dhabi in recent days to offer support.
"The heartfelt condolences of people from across the UAE and around the world have been a source of comfort to our family as we mourn the late Sheikh Khalifa," Sheikh Mohamed said.
"This response is a testament to his far-reaching impact and the respect that was felt for him both at home and abroad."
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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed receives condolences from the UAE leaders; Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, following the death of Sheikh Khalifa. All photos: MOPA -
The rulers met Sheikh Mohamed at Al Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi. -
Sheikh Mohammed offers condolences to Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region. -
Sheikh Mohammed described Sheikh Khalifa as a dedicated leader who served and loved his people. -
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, and Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed, member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, receive condolences from Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council. -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid expresses his condolences to Sheikh Mohamed as Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohamed, the Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, look on. -
Sheikh Mohamed and other UAE leaders receive mourners. -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid with Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi and Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi. -
UAE leaders gathered in Abu Dhabi to pay tribute to Sheikh Khalifa, who died at the age of 73. -
Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, receives condolences from the Crown Prince of Dubai. -
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi with Sheikh Mohamed. -
Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, left, receives condolences. -
Sheikh Khalifa has been hailed as generous, kind, wise, respectful and loyal leader. -
Sheikh Mohamed said the people of the UAE were united in grief as they mourned the death of Sheikh Khalifa. -
Sheikh Dr Sultan said Sheikh Khalifa was dedicated to his country, his religion, his nation and the world.
It follows a moving tribute that Sheikh Mohamed paid to Sheikh Khalifa on Tuesday.
“With his enduring wisdom and generosity, my brother, Khalifa bin Zayed, was the heart of our family and the guardian of our nation,” Sheikh Mohamed said.
“He was loved greatly and will be deeply missed, but his remarkable legacy will live on forever. May God grant him eternal peace.”
