The UAE has announced seven days of official mourning after the death of Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, who died on Wednesday.
Flags are to be flown at half-mast in memory of Sheikh Tahnoon, who was a close companion of the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, state news agency WAM reported.
In tribute to Sheikh Tahnoun, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, wrote on X: “Our condolences to the President, the entire Al Nahyan family, and the honourable people of the Emirates. Our condolences are in his achievements, and in his years of giving, and in his children who give what is dear and precious to this country.”
“May God have mercy on him and make him dwell in His spacious gardens, and inspire us all with patience and solace. We belong to God and to Him we shall return.”
Sheikh Tahnoun played a pivotal role in the establishment of the United Arab Emirates, working closely with Sheikh Zayed on the efforts that culminated in the declaration of the Union on December 2, 1971.
Prior to the Union, he served as Minister of Municipalities and Agriculture from July 1, 1971, and was also appointed Ruler’s Representative in the Eastern Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi on August 9 of the same year.
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