Shaikh Nasser Bin Zayed Al Nahyan dies

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  • June 3, 2008 at 7:39 am #105

    Sad Demise of Sheikh Khalifa’s brother Sheikh Nasser on Monday night. All Govt. offices will be closed for the rest of the week.

    Source: WAM
    Published: June 03, 2008, 10:13

    Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Presidential Affairs on Tuesday announced the death of Shaikh Nasser Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the brother of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

    Shaikh Nasser died on Monday night when the helicopter carrying him and his colleagues crashed over Gulf waters.

    In a statement, the Ministry of Presidential Affairs announced a three-day mourning period starting Tuesday, during which ministries and government departments will remain closed.

    His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, also declared a three-day mourning period starting on Tuesday in Dubai.

    Funeral prayers for Shaikh Nasser and his colleagues will be performed at the Shaikh Sultan Bin Zayed Mosque in Al Bateen.

    President Shaikh Khalifa will receive condolences on Tuesday at Al Mushrif Palace after the funeral service.

    June 3, 2008 at 7:56 am #4245

    May his Soul RIP

    June 3, 2008 at 9:48 am #4246

    Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajaoon.
    May his soul Rest In Peace.

    June 3, 2008 at 10:16 am #4248

    Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajaoon

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