Deputy Ruler Of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Passes Away | World Leaders Pay Tribute

deputy ruler of abu dhabi, sheikh hazza bin sultan bin zayed al nahyan, passes away | world leaders pay tribute

The deputy ruler of UAE’s Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, died on Thursday.

He was the younger brother of the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, former National Security Advisor of the UAE and Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council.

In its statement, the Presidential Court extended condolences and sympathies on the death of Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, praying to Allah Almighty to shower the deceased with His vast mercy, grant him eternal paradise and provide his family and relatives with patience and solace.

Mourning his death, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, said in a statement that Sheikh Hazza was “a wise leader and a true friend.”

“He will be dearly missed by all who knew him,” Sheikh Mohammed said.

Sultan Of Oman, Haitham bin Tarik also condoled the death of Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He sent his condolences to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.

Saudi Arabia’s king and crown prince also sent their condolences to the President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on Thursday after the demise of deputy ruler of Abu Dhabi. Both, King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in separate messages prayed after the demise of Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif wrote on X, “Deeply saddened to learn of the passing away of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan. I offer my profound condolences to H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and to members of the Royal Family, at this tragic news. May Allah SWT bless the departed soul with eternal peace in Jannah. Ameen!”