October 6, 2025

President of UAE Receives Condolences on Passing of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan

President of UAE Receives Condolences on Passing of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan

Abu Dhabi, The Gulf Observer: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for the third consecutive day, accepted condolences from delegations representing several nations, government agencies, diplomatic missions, and mourners gathered to pay respects following the passing of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan.

The solemn occasion witnessed heartfelt condolences offered by dignitaries including His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs and Representative of His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait; His Excellency Dr Dah Ould Amar Taleb, Minister of Islamic Affairs and Original Education in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania; Areen Masrour Barzani, Representative of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq; and His Excellency Wavel Ramkalawan, President of the Republic of Seychelles.

Additionally, expressions of sympathy were conveyed by His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of the Eastern Province, representing the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, along with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, and His Royal Highness Prince Dr Mansour bin Miteb bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of State in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Condolences were graciously accepted at Qasr Al Mushrif in Abu Dhabi by a dignified gathering including H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region; H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; H.H. Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; H.H. Sheikh Omar bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination; H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Office of Development and Martyrs Families Affairs; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Ministry of Presidential Court; along with other Sheikhs and senior officials.

Condolences were also extended to the brothers and children of the late Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, with prayers beseeching God Almighty to bestow His mercy and forgiveness upon him. Mourners reflected on his distinguished career and significant humanitarian contributions during his decades of dedicated service to his nation and its development.

The gathering solemnly remembered the late Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, offering solace and support to his family, relatives, and members of the Al Nahyan family during this period of bereavement.