UAE President Offers Condolences to Qatari Emir Following Death of Former Deputy PM

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, following the death of Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani. High-Level Diplomatic Cables In addition to the message from the President, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also dispatched similar messages to the Qatari Emir. The former Deputy Prime Minister was a prominent member of the Qatari ruling family and a veteran statesman. Regional Relations The exchange of formal condolences between Abu Dhabi and Doha follows a series of high-level diplomatic engagements intended to solidify bilateral cooperation within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani held several senior government roles during his career, including his tenure as Deputy Prime Minister, where he played a role in the administrative development of Qatar. Official funeral prayers for the…