UAE President mourns death of his mother Sheikha Hessa bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan … reports Asian Lite News.
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is mourning the death of his mother, the late Sheikha Hessa bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, who passed away today, January 28th, a statement issued by the Ministry of Presidential Affairs this morning announced.
Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates are mourning the death of Sheikha Hessa bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, the mother of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
In a statement, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid extended his deep condolences to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the entire Al Nahyan family, praying to Allah Almighty to rest her soul in peace.
A statement issued by the Crown Prince’s Court this morning said, “Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is mourning the death of Sheikha Hessa, who passed away today. May Allah rest her soul in peace.”
In its statement, the Ministry also declared a 3-day official mourning period starting today.