President VP cable condolences to Saudi King over hajj stede in Mina

9/25/2015 3:34:11 AM

(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))

ABU DHABI 24th September 2015 (WAM) --- President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia over the stampede which killed and injured a large number of Hajj pilgrims today in Mina near the Holy City of Mecca.

In the cable H.H. Sheikh Khalifa extended his heartfelt sympathies and condolences over the sad incident. He prayed to Allah Almighty to bless the souls of the dead with mercy in Paradise and bestow solace and forbearance on their families and to bless the injured with speedy recovery.

H.H. Sheikh Khalifa also prayed to Allah Almighty to protect the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia its security and people from any misfortunes.

Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum sent a similar cable to the Saudi king.

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