The Ministry of Presidential Affairs has announced the death of Shaikh Nasser Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who died last night when the helicopter carrying him and his colleagues crashed over Gulf Waters.
Shaikh Nasser was the brother of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
In a statement, the Ministry of Presidential Affairs announced a three-day mourning during which ministries and government departments will remain closed.
Funeral prayers for Shaikh Nasser and his colleagues will be performed at the Shaikh Sultan Bin Zayed Mosque in Al Bateen. President Shaikh Khalifa will receive condolences today at Al Mushrif Palace after the funeral service.
Work to continue as normal
During the period of mourning on the occasion of the death of Shaikh Nasser Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, work in all Government departments and in public and private sector companies will continue as normal, and there will be no closure of offices, it has been announced by an authorised source at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs.
“The Ministry of Presidential Affairs has announced three days of official mourning for Shaikh Nasser and for his colleagues (Peace Be Upon Them). Offices in the Government, public and private sectors will continue to work as normal,'' the source added.
