Mohammed continues to offer condolences to families of martyrs

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday continued to visit and offer condolences to the families of the Emirati martyrs who died while performing their national duty during their participation in the Arab coalition Operation Restore Hope in Yemen.

Sheikh Mohammed started by visiting the mourning majlis of martyr Ahmed Mohammed Ali Al Shehi, then he visited the condolences majilis of martyr Rashid Saeed Rashid Al Habsi.

Sheikh Mohammed expressed his deep condolences and sincere sympathies to the families of the servicemen, praying to God Almighty to rest their souls in peace, and provide the families with patience to bear their loss.

Sheikh Mohammed was accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Lt. General Misbah bin Rashid Al Fattan, Director of the Office of the Vice-President, and Khalifa Saeed Suleiman, Director-General of the Department of Protocol and Hospitality in Dubai.

Sheikh Mohammed  visited the mourning majlises held for the martyrs Adel Saleh Abdullah Al Shehhi, Abdullah Omer Mubarak Al Jaberi, Ali Hussein Al Baloushi, Ali Hassan Mohammed Al Shehhi, Yousef Abdullah Eisa Al Ali, Al Shatti Saeed Abdullah Al Sayyad, Rashid Mohammed Mattar Al Masaferi, Obaid Saeed Khalifa Al Shamsi, Mohammed Saeed Mohammed Al Khateri, in Al Jolan, Al Mamoura, Al Dhait, Kharan, Al Suhaila and Al Daqdaqa districts in Ras Al Khaimah respectively.

Sheikh Mohammed and those accompanying him offered their sincere condolences to the families and relatives of the martyrs. They prayed for Almighty Allah to rest the martyrs' souls in peace, and bestow patience and solace on their families and relatives. 

Sheikh Mohammed praised the high morale, loyalty and national dignity demonstrated by the relatives of the martyrs, noting that, "The martyrs will shine a path for subsequent generations, sons and daughters of our beloved country, to move forward on the road to consolidation of good citizenship values, promote the concept of national participation and cohesion, whether in bliss or woe, under their leadership which harnesses the potentials and wealth of this country for happiness and welfare of the citizens." 

Speaking to the families and relatives of the martyrs, Sheikh Mohammed said, "Children of the martyrs are our children too. Being one family, we share same pain and joy. There is no difference between the Ruler and the subjects, or between young and adult, or between rich and poor."

He paid a rich tribute to the sacrifices of youth and their achievements, whether in times of peace or war, adding that their achievements build a nation that is proud of their sacrifices in all fields.

EARLIER REPORT: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, continued his visits this evening to the condolence gatherings to pay his respects to Emirati martyrs who fell in the course of national duty.

Sheikh Mohammed, accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Lt. Musbeh bin Rashid Al Fattan, Director of the office of the Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai and Khalifa Saeed Sulieman, Director-General of Protocol and Hospitality Department in Dubai, visited the condolence gathering for the martyr Saeed Obaid Fadil Al Ali, in Al Salma district in Umm Al Quwain, where he offered his sincere condolences and sympathy to the family and relatives of the martyr.

He prayed to the Almighty Allah to grant the martyr rest in Paradise along with all the nation's martyrs.

Sheikh Mohammed also visited the condolence gathering for the martyr, Abdullah Ali Hassan Al Hammadi, in Al Jurf district in Ajman. He offered his sincere condolences and solace to the family and relatives of the martyr. He prayed to the Almighty Allah to grant him rest in Paradise along with all other martyrs.

He visited the condolence gathering held for two martyrs, Waleed Mohammed Ali Al Yasi and Ahmed Ghulam Abdul Karim Lingawi, in Al Nouf district in Sharjah. Sheikh Mohammed offered his condolences and sympathy to the families and relatives of the two martyrs. He also prayed to the Almighty Allah to grant them rest in Paradise.

Sheikh Mohammed visited the condolence gathering for the martyr Yousef Hassan Yousef Al Obaidli in Turfana district in Sharjah. He offered his condolences and sympathy to the family and relatives of the martyr. He prayed to the Almighty Allah to grant him rest in Paradise.

Martyrs of 'duty and right'

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has extended his heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the families of martyrs of duty and right who died in the line of duty during Operation Restore Hope, under the Arab alliance to support the people of Yemen and their legitimate government.

Sheikh Mohammed, who was accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and other senior officials, offered his deep condolences to the families of martyrs Sultan Obeid Al Kaabi and Abdullah Saeed Al Kalbani during his visit to the mourning Majlis at the Masfout area in the Emirate of Ajman.

Sheikh Mohammed and his entourage proceeded to Sharjah where he visited the mourning tent in Kalba city of martyrs Hamed Mohammed Al Balouchi and Mohammed Ismail Yousef to extend his sincere condolences to their families.

In Fujairah, Sheikh Mohammed expressed his deep sympathy to the family of martyr Jasim Saeed Al Saadi during a visit to the mourning tent in Marbah area. In Dibba, Fujairah, Sheikh Mohammed also comforted the family of martyrs Waleed Ahmed Al Dhanhani and Khalifa Abdullah Al Saredi. He  also offered his condolences to the families of Mohammed Saeed Al Saredi in Wadi Al Seder and of martyrs Khalifa Mohammed Al Yamahi and Rashid Saeed Al Yamahi in Towbin.

On the last leg of his mourning tour, Sheikh Mohammed then headed to the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah where he expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of martyr Obeid Saeed Al Mazrouie in the Azen area.

During his visits to the mourning tents, Sheikh Mohammed assured the families of martyrs of the pride of himself and of the leadership and people of the UAE in the martyrs sacrifice and devotion of the sons of the nation who answered the call of duty of their country and nation and the humanitarian call by offering their lives in battlefields in defence of right and justice and for establishing the pillars of peace and stability in Yemen and the Arab region at large.

''Their sacrifice will always remain etched in the hearts and minds of the leadership and people of the UAE and in the record of honour of our Armed Forces,'' Sheikh Mohammed said.

Sheikh Mohammed said that he viewed the martyrdom of those sons and brothers as a true embodiment of the concept of military service and its noble meanings of honour, sacrifice and devotion in defence of the right. He stressed, "They are a source of pride and glory for our leadership and people and for their families who sacrificed their loved ones to keep the nation's flag high and to maintain stability and peace in Arab countries and the security of its peoples".

Sheikh Mohammed prayed Allah the Almighty to rest their souls in eternal paradise among the righteous, for they ascended as martyrs for spreading Islam and peace.

''Glory and immortality be to our martyrs and dignity and loftiness be to our people. May Allah bestow his patience and solace upon us,'' he concluded.

RAK ruler offers condolences

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and  Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, offered their condolences on Sunday evening in RAK and Fujairah to the families of Emirati martyrs who fell while on national duty taking part in the Arab Coalition's ‘Operation Restoring Hope’ in Yemen.

They offered their sincere condolences to the families of martyrs Waleed Ahmed Ali Al Dhanhani and Khalifa Abdullah Mohammed Al Saraidi in Dibba Fujairah. They also offered their condolences to the family of martyr Mohammed Saeed Rashid Al Saraidi in Wadi Sidr, and martyr Khalifa Mohammed Saeed Al Yamahi and martyr Rashid Saeed Mohammed Al Yamahi in Al Tawyeen area.

The Ruler of RAK and the Crown Prince also offered their condolences to the families of the martyrs in RAK. They offered condolences to the family of martyr Obaid Saeed Rashid Al Mazoruei in Adhan district, martyr Rashid Mohammed Mattar Al Masaferi in Suhaila district, martyrs Obaid Saeed Khalifa Al Shamsi and Mohammed Saeed Belsadriya Al Khateri in Al Daqdaqa district, and martyr Rashid Khamis Al Habsi in Saih Al Brairat district.

Sheikh Saud and Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud also offered their sincere condolences to the families of martyrs Al Shatti Abdullah Al Sayad, Mohammed Ahmed Al Shehi, Adel Saleh Al Shehi, Abdullah Omar Al Jabri, Ali Hussein Al Balouchi, Yousef Abdullah Al Ali and Ali Hassan Al Shehi, during separate visits to mourning tents.

The Ruler of RAK offered his sincere condolences and sympathy to the families and relatives of the martyrs at the condolence gatherings. He prayed to Almighty Allah to grant their souls rest in Paradise along with all the righteous and martyrs, and bestow patience and solace on their relatives.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Ports and Chairman of the Board of the RAK Free Zone, Sheikh Abdullah bin Humaid bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Chairman of the RAK Ruler's office, Sheikh Saqr bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi and Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed bin Saqr Al Qasimi also offered their condolences along with the RAK Ruler.

They also prayed to Allah to bestow His mercy and eternal peace on the martyrs' souls, and to grant their families patience and solace to bear their loss.

A number of sheikhs and senior officials accompanied Sheikh Saud while offering condolences to the families of martyrs.

Fujairah decree exempts children of martyrs from paying local fees

His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, has issued an Emiri Decree exempting the children of all martyrs who gave their lives for the country, from paying all the local fees in the Emirate of Fujairah as of today, 06/09/2015.

All the departments and local institutions in Fujairah must implement the provisions of this resolution.

UAQ Ruler offers condolences

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, and Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain, on Sunday offered their sincere condolences to the family of martyr Saeed Obeid Al Ali, who fell in the line of duty while participating in the Arab Coalition's ‘Operation Restoring Hope’ in Yemen, during a visit to the mourning tent

Sheikh Saud and Sheikh Rashid prayed to Almighty Allah to grant his soul rest in Paradise and bestow patience and solace upon his families.

A number of ministers and senior officials also extended their sympathy to the martyr's family.

Ajman Ruler offers condolences to families of martyrs

His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, offered his condolences to the father and family of fallen serviceman Abdullah Khalifa Al Nuaimi, who died while participating in the Saudi-led Arab coalition ‘Operation Restore Hope’ to defend the legitimate government in Yemen.

During his visit to a tent set up for mourners in the Hilli area of Al Ain, the Ruler of Ajman expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to the family of the martyr, praying to Allah to bestow his soul with mercy and eternal peace, and to grant his family patience and solace to bear their loss.

In attendance were Sheikh Ahmed bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Representative of the Ruler of Ajman for Administrative and Financial Affairs, Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Municipality and Planning Department in Ajman, and a number of senior officials, who also went to pay their respect to the Al Nuiami family.

Sheikh Humaid also offered his sincere condolences to the family and relatives of the martyr Saeed Obaid bin Fadil Al Ali.

Accompanied by Sheikh Rashid, the Ruler of Ajman visited the condolence gathering held for the martyr in Al Salama district in Umm Al Quwain, where they offered sincere condolences and solace to father of the martyr, brothers and relatives. They prayed for the Almighty Allah to grant him rest in the Paradise along the martyrs, and bestow patience and solace on his family and relatives.

Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Department of Municipality and Planning in Ajman and other sheikhs and officials also offered their condolences to the family and relative of the martyr.

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