UAE | Government

Mohammad offers condolences to Al Majid

Wife passes away in Dubai.

  • By Duraid Al Baik, Associate Editor
  • Published: 23:53 August 29, 2008
  • Gulf News

Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited the house of Juma Al Majid, Chairman of the Dubai Council for Economic Affairs, and offered his condolences for the passing away of his wife, Aisha Ahmad Al Ghurair, on Thursday.

Shaikh Mohammad also visited the house of Hanif Hassan, Minister of Education and offered his condolences for the passing away of his father, Hassan Ali.

Shaikh Mohammad was accompanied by Shaikh Maktoum Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and a number of senior officials.

Aisha Ahmad Al Ghurair died in Dubai yesterday.

She is survived by her husband, son and two daughters. Aisha was known for her philanthropic work and support of poor families.

She was buried at the Al Ghusais graveyard yesterday. Condolences are being accepted at Al Majid's residence in the Al Khawaneej area.

- With inputs from WAM

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