Twitter users from the UAE joined the global chorus of tributes that poured in for Nelson Mandela on the trending hashtag: #RIPNelsonMandela. They expressed their condolences, shared quotes and pictures of Madiba, and celebrated the life of the anti-apartheid icon. Here, we present a selection of tweets from the UAE:
Woke up to the news of Nelson Mandela! A leader with courage who made a difference and inspired many for better. #RIPNelsonMandela
@MaNiNdigo
Been to Robben Island in 2011, learnt d struggle, n leadership dat arose during apartheid. World lost a gr8 leader today. #RIPNelsonMandela
@dhirajdbhatia
What a great loss...I was talkn to my friends abt how bad I wanted to go to SouthAfrica 2 take a pic with Mandela. #RIPNelsonMandela
@Abuelhassan
#RIPNelsonMandela we will forever be grateful for your life’s work and inspired to achieve greatness as you have to the world #Amandla
@NazeeraGaffoor
Mandela was one of the last remaining people who was loved by everyone in the world. A true great. #RIPNelsonMandela
@Amrome_
I don’t believe in having heroes, but I believe in the goodness of people. Nelson Mandela was as good as they come. #RIPNelsonMandela
@missmaddenstein
It’s so sad to know that he is dead, he was such an inspiration to everyone and a great leader! #RIPNelsonMandela
@ibtisam_sellam
An inspiration and a gentleman, in thought and action. #RIPNelsonMandela #Madiba
@ShanFazelbhoy
Another star has faded. #RIPNelsonMandela
@FearlessinDubai
Such sad news to wake up to. #RIPNelsonMandela. He is the ultimate role model. Pure soul. GodBless.
@MiaMariaFo