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Breaking: Dubai Mourns as Emir’s Son Dies in London

Breaking: Dubai Mourns as Emir’s Son Dies in London

A three-day official mourning has been announced in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following the death of the son of the Emir of Sharjah in London yesterday.

Reports say the Ministry of Presidential Affairs has mourned the death of Shaikh Khalid Bin Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, son of His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, who passed away in the UK on Monday.

In a tweet on Tuesday, the ministry also ordered three-day mourning, during which time UAE flags will be flown at half-mast

The Court of Sharjah Ruler also mourned death. During the three-day official mourning, UAE flags will be flown at half-mast beginning with the arrival of the body of the deceased and the funeral prayer.

In a statement, the Ruler’s Court expressed its deepest condolences to the Ruler of Sharjah, family of the deceased and members of the Al Qasimi family, praying to Allah the Almighty to rest his soul in paradise.

The funeral prayer on the body of the deceased Shaikh Khalid Bin Sultan Al Qasimi will be performed on Wednesday at 9:00am at King Faisal Mosque and will be laid to rest at Al Jubail cemetery.

Condolences will be accepted at Al Bade’e Palace for three days after Asr prayer.

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