Rulers of Emirates condole on passing of Prince Faisal bin Khalid
Their Crown Princes and Deputy Rulers also sent similar messages of condolences to the Saudi King.
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Rulers of Emirates condole on passing of Prince Faisal bin Khalid
The messages were sent by Their Highnesses the Rulers, Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi of Fujairah, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla of Umm Al Qaiwain, and Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi of Ras Al Khaimah. Their Crown Princes and Deputy Rulers also sent similar messages of condolences to the Saudi King.
