HM the King offers condolences to Dubai ruler

Manama, Sept. 20 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa arrived in Dubai today to offer condolences following the death of Shaikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Upon arrival, HM the King headed to Zabeel Palace where he offered profound condolences and sympathy to the UAE Vice-President, Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Marktoum over the sad demise of the late Shaikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. HM King Hamad also condoled with Dubai Crown Prince Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Dubai Ruler and UAE Finance Minister Shaikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Dubai Ruler Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and members of the Al-Maktoum family. HM King Hamad prayed to Allah the Almighty to Bestow His Mercy on the late Shaikh Rashid bin Mohammed and bless Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Al-Maktoum family and the brotherly UAE people fortitude, patience and solace. Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum expressed sincere thanks and appreciation to HM King Hamad for his noble feelings and sincere supplications which, he said, reflect the solid deep-rooted relations bonding the two countries and their peoples, praying to Allah Almighty to protect HM the King, and Bahrain and its people. Following the visit, HM King Hamad returned to the Kingdom today.