• Foreign guests offer condolences to President Sheikh Mohamed on the death of his brother Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed, the Ruler's Representative in Abu Dhabi, at Al Mushrif Palace. All photos: UAE Presidential Court
    Foreign guests offer condolences to President Sheikh Mohamed on the death of his brother Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed, the Ruler's Representative in Abu Dhabi, at Al Mushrif Palace. All photos: UAE Presidential Court
  • Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, offers condolences to Sheikh Mohamed
    Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, offers condolences to Sheikh Mohamed
  • Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, receives mourners
    Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, receives mourners
  • Mourners offer condolences at Al Mushrif Palace
    Mourners offer condolences at Al Mushrif Palace
  • Sheikh Mohamed, Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohamed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, receive condolences from Ahmed Mandi, second left, Gen Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, fourth left, and Abdullah Al Hashemi, right
    Sheikh Mohamed, Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohamed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, receive condolences from Ahmed Mandi, second left, Gen Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, fourth left, and Abdullah Al Hashemi, right
  • Sheikh Diab bin Zayed and Sheikh Omar bin Zayed, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation
    Sheikh Diab bin Zayed and Sheikh Omar bin Zayed, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation
  • Sheikh Mohamed, Sheikh Zayed bin Saeed and Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed
    Sheikh Mohamed, Sheikh Zayed bin Saeed and Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed
  • Sheikh Khaled and Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Higher Organisation for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs
    Sheikh Khaled and Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Higher Organisation for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs
  • Mourners offer condolences at Al Mushrif Palace
    Mourners offer condolences at Al Mushrif Palace
  • Gen Munir offers condolences to Sheikh Mohamed
    Gen Munir offers condolences to Sheikh Mohamed
  • Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al Ahmad, Prime Minister of Kuwait, offers condolences to Sheikh Mohamed
    Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al Ahmad, Prime Minister of Kuwait, offers condolences to Sheikh Mohamed
  • Syrian actor Bassem Yakhour offers condolences to Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation
    Syrian actor Bassem Yakhour offers condolences to Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation
  • Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed and Sheikh Diab bin Zayed attend condolences
    Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed and Sheikh Diab bin Zayed attend condolences
  • Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed and Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed
    Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed and Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed
  • Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed at Al Mushrif Palace
    Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed at Al Mushrif Palace
  • Mr Ahmed offers condolences to Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court
    Mr Ahmed offers condolences to Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court
  • Gen Munir offers condolences to Sheikh Zayed bin Saeed
    Gen Munir offers condolences to Sheikh Zayed bin Saeed
  • Sheikh Mohamed with Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed
    Sheikh Mohamed with Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed
  • Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, offers condolences to Sheikh Mohamed
    Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, offers condolences to Sheikh Mohamed
  • A mourner offers condolences to Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed
    A mourner offers condolences to Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed
  • Mr Barzani offers condolences to Sheikh Mohamed
    Mr Barzani offers condolences to Sheikh Mohamed
  • Mustafa Al Agha offers condolences to Sheikh Mohamed
    Mustafa Al Agha offers condolences to Sheikh Mohamed
  • Prince Khalid bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Defence, offers condolences to Sheikh Mohamed
    Prince Khalid bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Defence, offers condolences to Sheikh Mohamed
  • Ahmed Mandi offers condolences to Sheikh Mohamed
    Ahmed Mandi offers condolences to Sheikh Mohamed
  • Sheikh Khaled, Sheikh Mansour and Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi
    Sheikh Khaled, Sheikh Mansour and Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi
  • Sheikh Mohamed receives mourners
    Sheikh Mohamed receives mourners
  • Sheikh Hamdan bin Shakboot, Rear Admiral Pilot Sheikh Saeed bin Hamdan, Commander of the UAE Naval Forces, and Sheikh Mubarak bin Nahyan
    Sheikh Hamdan bin Shakboot, Rear Admiral Pilot Sheikh Saeed bin Hamdan, Commander of the UAE Naval Forces, and Sheikh Mubarak bin Nahyan
  • Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, receives mourners
    Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, receives mourners
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mansour
    Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mansour
  • Dah Ould Sidi Ould Amar Taleb, Mauritania's Minister of Islamic Affairs, offers condolences to Sheikh Mohamed
    Dah Ould Sidi Ould Amar Taleb, Mauritania's Minister of Islamic Affairs, offers condolences to Sheikh Mohamed
  • Mourners offer condolences
    Mourners offer condolences
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Tahnoon
    Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Tahnoon
  • Sheikh Saif receives mourners
    Sheikh Saif receives mourners
  • Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs, attends condolences
    Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs, attends condolences
  • Sheikh Abdullah and Sheikh Omar receive mourners
    Sheikh Abdullah and Sheikh Omar receive mourners
  • Sheikh Mohamed receives mourners
    Sheikh Mohamed receives mourners
  • Sheikh Mohamed bids farewell to Sheikh Tahnoon
    Sheikh Mohamed bids farewell to Sheikh Tahnoon
  • Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed and Sheikh Diab bin Zayed
    Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed and Sheikh Diab bin Zayed
  • Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed and Sheikh Falah bin Zayed, Chairman of Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club
    Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed and Sheikh Falah bin Zayed, Chairman of Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club
  • Sheikh Mohamed receives mourners
    Sheikh Mohamed receives mourners
  • Sheikh Mohamed is offered condolences by a member of the medical team who worked with the late Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed
    Sheikh Mohamed is offered condolences by a member of the medical team who worked with the late Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Tahnoon
    Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Tahnoon
  • Sheikh Mohamed receives condolences from Mohammed Al Halbousi, Speaker of the Council of Representatives of Iraq
    Sheikh Mohamed receives condolences from Mohammed Al Halbousi, Speaker of the Council of Representatives of Iraq
  • Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed, receive condolences from Mr Al Halbousi
    Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed, receive condolences from Mr Al Halbousi
  • Sheikh Mansour, Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed
    Sheikh Mansour, Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed
  • Sheikh Mohamed receives a Saudi mourner
    Sheikh Mohamed receives a Saudi mourner
  • Sheikh Mohamed receives the condolences of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai. Photo: Twitter
    Sheikh Mohamed receives the condolences of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai. Photo: Twitter
  • President Sheikh Mohamed receives condolences from Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, at Al Mushrif Palace. Photo: Twitter
    President Sheikh Mohamed receives condolences from Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, at Al Mushrif Palace. Photo: Twitter
  • President Sheikh Mohamed receives condolences from Mohamed Al Abbar, founder and chairman of Emaar Properties and board member of Eagle Hills, following the death of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed, at Al Mushrif Palace. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed receives condolences from Mohamed Al Abbar, founder and chairman of Emaar Properties and board member of Eagle Hills, following the death of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed, at Al Mushrif Palace. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed receives condolences from Jassim Al Budaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Co-operation Council, at Al Mushrif Palace. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed receives condolences from Jassim Al Budaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Co-operation Council, at Al Mushrif Palace. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • At Al Mushrif Palace, Ministry of Interior personnel offer condolences on the death of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    At Al Mushrif Palace, Ministry of Interior personnel offer condolences on the death of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, and Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed, chairman of the board of trustees of the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, receive mourners during condolences for Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed, at Al Mushrif Palace. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, and Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed, chairman of the board of trustees of the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, receive mourners during condolences for Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed, at Al Mushrif Palace. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • President Sheikh Mohamed, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, attend condolences on the passing of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed, at Mushrif Palace. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, attend condolences on the passing of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed, at Mushrif Palace. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan and Sheikh Ahmed bin Saif bin Mohammed, attend condolences on the passing of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed, at Mushrif Palace. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan and Sheikh Ahmed bin Saif bin Mohammed, attend condolences on the passing of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed, at Mushrif Palace. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, offer condolences to Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, and Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed, on the passing of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, offer condolences to Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, and Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed, on the passing of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed and Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan Al Nahyan attend condolences for Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed at Al Mushrif Palace. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed and Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan Al Nahyan attend condolences for Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed at Al Mushrif Palace. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, attend funeral prayers for Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed at Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed the First mosque in Abu Dhabi. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, attend funeral prayers for Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed at Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed the First mosque in Abu Dhabi. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • President Sheikh Mohamed with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, Sheikh Diab bin Zayed, Sheikh Falah bin Zayed, Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Khalifa, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed and Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon at funeral prayers for Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, Sheikh Diab bin Zayed, Sheikh Falah bin Zayed, Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Khalifa, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed and Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon at funeral prayers for Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed, Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Khaled, Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed, Sheikh Zayed bin Saeed, Sheikh Diab bin Zayed and Sheikh Falah bin Zayed during funeral prayers at Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed the First mosque. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed, Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Khaled, Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed, Sheikh Zayed bin Saeed, Sheikh Diab bin Zayed and Sheikh Falah bin Zayed during funeral prayers at Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed the First mosque. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Zayed bin Saeed, centre left, Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed, centre right, and Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed, second right, at the funeral of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Zayed bin Saeed, centre left, Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed, centre right, and Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed, second right, at the funeral of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • President Sheikh Mohamed accompanied by sheikhs and other dignitaries at funeral prayers for Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed accompanied by sheikhs and other dignitaries at funeral prayers for Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saif bin Mohammed, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed, Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Khaled, Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed and Sheikh Zayed bin Saeed during funeral prayers at Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed the First mosque. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saif bin Mohammed, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed, Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Khaled, Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed and Sheikh Zayed bin Saeed during funeral prayers at Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed the First mosque. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • President Sheikh Mohamed, Sheikh Zayed bin Saeed and Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed receive condolences from Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed, Sheikh Zayed bin Saeed and Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed receive condolences from Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, receives condolences from Bahrain's Minister of Interior Lt Gen Sheikh Rashid Al Khalifa. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, receives condolences from Bahrain's Minister of Interior Lt Gen Sheikh Rashid Al Khalifa. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, receives condolences from Prince Salman at Al Mushrif Palace. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, receives condolences from Prince Salman at Al Mushrif Palace. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • President Sheikh Mohamed receives condolences from businessman and former military officer Hamad Al Khaili, following the death of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed receives condolences from businessman and former military officer Hamad Al Khaili, following the death of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, receives condolences from Sayyed Shihab Al Said, Oman's Deputy Prime Minister of Defence Affairs. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, receives condolences from Sayyed Shihab Al Said, Oman's Deputy Prime Minister of Defence Affairs. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • President Sheikh Mohamed receives condolences from Sayyed Shihab Al Said, Oman's Deputy Prime Minister of Defence Affairs. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed receives condolences from Sayyed Shihab Al Said, Oman's Deputy Prime Minister of Defence Affairs. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • President Sheikh Mohamed speaks with Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed and Sheikh Zayed bin Saeed, following the death of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed speaks with Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed and Sheikh Zayed bin Saeed, following the death of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and Sheikh Diab bin Zayed at Al Mushrif Palace. Photo UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and Sheikh Diab bin Zayed at Al Mushrif Palace. Photo UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed, Sheikh Zayed bin Saeed and Sheikh Diab bin Zayed receive mourners at Al Mushrif Palace. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed, Sheikh Zayed bin Saeed and Sheikh Diab bin Zayed receive mourners at Al Mushrif Palace. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed receives further condolences on death of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed


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President Sheikh Mohamed has received further condolences following the death of his brother Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed, the Ruler's Representative in Abu Dhabi, as the Emirates observes the third of three days of mourning.

On Friday Sheikh Mohamed welcomed well-wishers at Qasr Al Mushrif. Sympathies were extended in person by Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, who also serves as Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Thani Al Thani, Sheikh Al Qaqa Al Thani and Jasem Al Budaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Co-operation Council.

Later on Friday, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, arrived to pay his respects along with Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, president of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Dubai Airports Corporation and chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived on Friday to offer his support after the death of Sheikh Saeed, whom he described as a “great friend of Pakistan” in a message on Twitter.

Several leaders from other countries paid their condolences by phone. These included King Mohammed VI of Morocco; President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani of Mauritania; Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, President of the Republic of the Maldives; Mario Abdo Benitez, President of Paraguay; and Santiago Pena, President-elect of Paraguay.

Yemen Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed also conveyed his condolences in a phone call with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court.

President Sheikh Mohamed also received condolences from several sheikhs, officials and mourners.

The visitors expressed their sincere condolences and sympathy to Sheikh Mohamed and the Al Nahyan family, state news agency Wam reported on Friday.

On Thursday Sheikh Mohamed led funeral prayers at Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed the First Mosque in Abu Dhabi.

Worshippers prayed for peace and mercy to be granted to the deceased, and that he be rewarded for a life dedicated to serving his country and its people, Wam reported.

Following the funeral prayer, Sheikh Mohamed and the sheikhs of the Nahyan family proceeded to Al Bateen Cemetery, where Sheikh Saeed was laid to rest.

The death of Sheikh Saeed was announced in the early hours of Thursday.

The Presidential Court had previously reported that he had been suffering from a health problem.

“With the passing of my brother Saeed bin Zayed, the UAE has lost a loyal son who was dedicated to his country and its people,” Sheikh Mohamed wrote on Twitter.

“We pray that God grants him eternal rest, and that we are blessed with patience and solace at this time.”

Further condolences were received at Qasr Al Mushrif from 4.30pm until 6.30pm on Friday, and from 10am to noon and 4.30pm to 6.30pm on Saturday.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, also extended his sympathies to the President on his loss.

“My sincere condolences and sympathy to my brother, the President of the State, may God protect him, and to all of the Al Nahyan family, and to the dear people of the Emirates, on the death of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God have mercy on him, and dwell him in his spacious gardens, and inspire his family, loved ones, and relatives patience and solace,” Sheikh Mohammed wrote on social media.

“We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return.”

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed paid tribute to a “dear brother, devoted to his homeland”.

He said on Twitter that Sheikh Saeed was “always keen on serving the community in all the responsibilities he undertook”.

Sheikh Omar bin Zayed, deputy chairman of the board of trustees of the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, paid tribute to his brother.

“In the passing of my brother Saeed bin Zayed, we have lost a supporter and a pillar,” said Sheikh Omar.

“The nation has lost a man of principles who was loyal and devoted to his country and leadership.”

UAE Rulers offer condolences

Warm tributes have been paid by the leaders of the emirates.

“The Diwan of His Highness, the Ruler of Sharjah, extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may Allah protect him, and to the entire Al Nahyan family,” said Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, on Twitter.

The court of Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, extended its deepest condolences.

Similar messages of support were relayed on behalf of Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah; Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman; and Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain.

Tributes were also flowing from around the region.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman offered his condolences in a phone call with the President on Thursday.

Prince Mohammed was said to be praying to God to grant peace and mercy to Sheikh Saeed and for his soul to rest in paradise, state news agency Wam reported.

Sultan Haitham of Oman sent a cable of condolences to Sheikh Mohamed.

He expressed his heartfelt sympathy to Sheikh Mohamed and the Emirati people.

Sudan's military leader Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to the UAE leadership and people in a phone call.

Adel Al Asoomi, President of the Arab Parliament, also offered his condolences. Mr Al Asoomi praised the contributions of Sheikh Saeed to his country.

Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Oman's Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, travelled to the Emirates to pay tribute.

Sheikh Mohamed also received condolences at Qasr Al Mushrif on Thursday from other mourners including sheikhs, ministers and senior officials.

Those receiving condolences alongside the UAE leader have included Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court; Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, along with a number of senior officials and sheikhs.

The President received condolences during a phone call with Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

A number of heads of state also offered their condolences to the President on Thursday.

Among those conveying their sympathies were King Abdullah II of Jordan; Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi; Tunisian President Kais Saied; Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud, President of Somalia; Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan; Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, Transitional President of the Republic of Chad; Israeli President Isaac Herzog; Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammad Shia Al Sudani; and Najib Mikati, Prime Minister of Lebanon.

In return, the President expressed his thanks and appreciation for their sincere sentiments towards the nation, its leadership and people, which reflect the strong bonds that unite their countries and the UAE.

A key figure in UAE life

Son of UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Sheikh Saeed held a number of important positions in the emirate.

After graduating in 1988 with a bachelor’s degree in political science from UAE University, he was named as Undersecretary of the Department of Planning in Abu Dhabi.

Sheikh Saeed later served as chairman of the Department of Seaports from 1991 to 1996, where he cut through red tape to improve customs clearance and advance plans to develop the new Port Khalifa.

Between 2004 and 2010, he was a member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the main governing body of the Abu Dhabi government.

As Ruler’s Representative, he was involved in many international and domestic events, including the Zayed Heritage Festival and Masdar's 2013 launch of Africa’s largest solar energy plant in Mauritania.

Sheikh Saeed took a keen interest in sports, especially football, where he served as chairman of the UAE Football Association from 2002 to 2003 and as patron of the Soccerex Forum in Dubai in 2001.

He played a key role in the UAE's successful hosting of the 2003 Fifa Youth World Cup.

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Role Model: Sheikh Zayed, God bless his soul

Favorite book: Zayed Biography of the leader

Favorite quote: To be or not to be, that is the question, from William Shakespeare's Hamlet

Favorite food: seafood

Favorite place to travel: Lebanon

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Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the region continues to grow despite economic headwinds, a company official said.

Mercer Wealth, which globally has $160 billion in AUM, plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn, said Yasir AbuShaban, a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth.

Within the next two to three years, we are looking at reaching $2 to $3 billion as a conservative estimate and we do see an opportunity to do so,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Mercer does not directly make investments, but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to, to professional asset managers. They also provide advice to clients.

“We have buying power. We can negotiate on their (client’s) behalf with asset managers to provide them lower fees than they otherwise would have to get on their own,” he added.

Mercer Wealth’s clients include sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and insurance companies among others.

From its office in Dubai, Mercer also looks after Africa, India and Turkey, where they also see opportunity for growth.

Wealth creation in Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 8.5 per cent to $8.1 trillion last year from $7.5tn in 2015, higher than last year’s global average of 6 per cent and the second-highest growth in a region after Asia-Pacific which grew 9.9 per cent, according to consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG). In the region, where wealth grew just 1.9 per cent in 2015 compared with 2014, a pickup in oil prices has helped in wealth generation.

BCG is forecasting MEA wealth will rise to $12tn by 2021, growing at an annual average of 8 per cent.

Drivers of wealth generation in the region will be split evenly between new wealth creation and growth of performance of existing assets, according to BCG.

Another general trend in the region is clients’ looking for a comprehensive approach to investing, according to Mr AbuShaban.

“Institutional investors or some of the families are seeing a slowdown in the available capital they have to invest and in that sense they are looking at optimizing the way they manage their portfolios and making sure they are not investing haphazardly and different parts of their investment are working together,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Some clients also have a higher appetite for risk, given the low interest-rate environment that does not provide enough yield for some institutional investors. These clients are keen to invest in illiquid assets, such as private equity and infrastructure.

“What we have seen is a desire for higher returns in what has been a low-return environment specifically in various fixed income or bonds,” he said.

“In this environment, we have seen a de facto increase in the risk that clients are taking in things like illiquid investments, private equity investments, infrastructure and private debt, those kind of investments were higher illiquidity results in incrementally higher returns.”

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds, said in its 2016 report that has gradually increased its exposure in direct private equity and private credit transactions, mainly in Asian markets and especially in China and India. The authority’s private equity department focused on structured equities owing to “their defensive characteristics.”

How Apple's credit card works

The Apple Card looks different from a traditional credit card — there's no number on the front and the users' name is etched in metal. The card expands the company's digital Apple Pay services, marrying the physical card to a virtual one and integrating both with the iPhone. Its attributes include quick sign-up, elimination of most fees, strong security protections and cash back.

What does it cost?

Apple says there are no fees associated with the card. That means no late fee, no annual fee, no international fee and no over-the-limit fees. It also said it aims to have among the lowest interest rates in the industry. Users must have an iPhone to use the card, which comes at a cost. But they will earn cash back on their purchases — 3 per cent on Apple purchases, 2 per cent on those with the virtual card and 1 per cent with the physical card. Apple says it is the only card to provide those rewards in real time, so that cash earned can be used immediately.

What will the interest rate be?

The card doesn't come out until summer but Apple has said that as of March, the variable annual percentage rate on the card could be anywhere from 13.24 per cent to 24.24 per cent based on creditworthiness. That's in line with the rest of the market, according to analysts

What about security? 

The physical card has no numbers so purchases are made with the embedded chip and the digital version lives in your Apple Wallet on your phone, where it's protected by fingerprints or facial recognition. That means that even if someone steals your phone, they won't be able to use the card to buy things.

Is it easy to use?

Apple says users will be able to sign up for the card in the Wallet app on their iPhone and begin using it almost immediately. It also tracks spending on the phone in a more user-friendly format, eliminating some of the gibberish that fills a traditional credit card statement. Plus it includes some budgeting tools, such as tracking spending and providing estimates of how much interest could be charged on a purchase to help people make an informed decision. 

* Associated Press 

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10 tips for entry-level job seekers
  • Have an up-to-date, professional LinkedIn profile. If you don’t have a LinkedIn account, set one up today. Avoid poor-quality profile pictures with distracting backgrounds. Include a professional summary and begin to grow your network.
  • Keep track of the job trends in your sector through the news. Apply for job alerts at your dream organisations and the types of jobs you want – LinkedIn uses AI to share similar relevant jobs based on your selections.
  • Double check that you’ve highlighted relevant skills on your resume and LinkedIn profile.
  • For most entry-level jobs, your resume will first be filtered by an applicant tracking system for keywords. Look closely at the description of the job you are applying for and mirror the language as much as possible (while being honest and accurate about your skills and experience).
  • Keep your CV professional and in a simple format – make sure you tailor your cover letter and application to the company and role.
  • Go online and look for details on job specifications for your target position. Make a list of skills required and set yourself some learning goals to tick off all the necessary skills one by one.
  • Don’t be afraid to reach outside your immediate friends and family to other acquaintances and let them know you are looking for new opportunities.
  • Make sure you’ve set your LinkedIn profile to signal that you are “open to opportunities”. Also be sure to use LinkedIn to search for people who are still actively hiring by searching for those that have the headline “I’m hiring” or “We’re hiring” in their profile.
  • Prepare for online interviews using mock interview tools. Even before landing interviews, it can be useful to start practising.
  • Be professional and patient. Always be professional with whoever you are interacting with throughout your search process, this will be remembered. You need to be patient, dedicated and not give up on your search. Candidates need to make sure they are following up appropriately for roles they have applied.

Arda Atalay, head of Mena private sector at LinkedIn Talent Solutions, Rudy Bier, managing partner of Kinetic Business Solutions and Ben Kinerman Daltrey, co-founder of KinFitz

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Family: Four brothers, seven sisters, two daughters, 42 and 39, two sons, 43 and 35, and 15 grandchildren
Hobbies: Reading and traveling

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6.30pm Handicap (TB) US$65,000 (Dirt) 1,400m

Winner Golden Goal, Pat Dobbs (jockey), Doug Watson (trainer)

7.05pm Dubai Racing Club Classic Listed Handicap (TB) $88,000 (Turf) 2,410m

Winner: Walton Street, William Buick, Charlie Appleby.

7.40pm Dubai Stakes Group 3 (TB) $130,000 (D) 1,200m

Winner Switzerland, Tadhg O’Shea, Satish Seemar

8.15pm Singspiel Stakes Group 3 (TB) $163,000 (T) 1,800m

Winner Lord Giltters, Adrie de Vries, David O’Meara

8.50pm Al Maktoum Challenge Round-1 (TB) $228,000 (D) 1,600m

Winner Military Law, Antonio Fresu, Musabah Al Muhairi.

9.25pm Al Fahidi Fort Group 2 (TB) $163,000 (T) 1,400m

Winner Land Of Legends, Frankie Dettori, Saeed bin Suroor

10pm Dubai Dash Listed Handicap (TB) $88,000 (T) 1,000m

Winner Equilateral, Frankie Dettori, Charles Hills.

Ten tax points to be aware of in 2026

1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years

If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.

2. E-invoicing in the UAE

Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption. 

3. More tax audits

Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks. 

4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime

Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit

There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.

6. Further transfer pricing enforcement

Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes. 

7. Limited time periods for audits

Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion. 

8. Pillar 2 implementation 

Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.

9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services

Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations. 

10. Substance and CbC reporting focus

Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity. 

Contributed by Thomas Vanhee and Hend Rashwan, Aurifer

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Fixture: Ukraine v Portugal, Monday, 10.45pm (UAE)

TV: BeIN Sports

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Quarter-finals

Saturday (all times UAE)

England v Australia, 11.15am 
New Zealand v Ireland, 2.15pm

Sunday

Wales v France, 11.15am
Japan v South Africa, 2.15pm

Sole survivors
  • Cecelia Crocker was on board Northwest Airlines Flight 255 in 1987 when it crashed in Detroit, killing 154 people, including her parents and brother. The plane had hit a light pole on take off
  • George Lamson Jr, from Minnesota, was on a Galaxy Airlines flight that crashed in Reno in 1985, killing 68 people. His entire seat was launched out of the plane
  • Bahia Bakari, then 12, survived when a Yemenia Airways flight crashed near the Comoros in 2009, killing 152. She was found clinging to wreckage after floating in the ocean for 13 hours.
  • Jim Polehinke was the co-pilot and sole survivor of a 2006 Comair flight that crashed in Lexington, Kentucky, killing 49.
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Who's who in Yemen conflict

Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government

Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council

Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south

Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory

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Updated: July 29, 2023, 11:56 AM