UAE mourns the demise of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed, ruler’s brother

Published July 27th, 2023 - 02:18 GMT
Funeral of Saeed bin Zayed
Funeral prayer of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed. Twitter/@ADMediaOffice
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Born in 1965 in Al Ain, Sheikh Saeed held a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Economics from the UAE University in 1988.

ALBAWABA- The UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed led the funeral prayers for his brother, Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed, the Ruler's Representative in Abu Dhabi, at Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed the First Mosque in Abu Dhabi. 

Worshippers prayed for peace and mercy for the deceased, recognizing his lifelong dedication to serving the country and its people. After the prayers, Sheikh Mohamed and the Al Nahyan family sheikhs laid Sheikh Saeed to rest at Al Bateen Cemetery.

Born in 1965 in Al Ain, Sheikh Saeed held a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Economics from the UAE University in 1988. He served as a representative of the Abu Dhabi ruler and was a member of the Executive Council. 

His contributions extended to heading Al-Wahda Sports Club and serving as Director of the Maritime Ports Authority. Additionally, he represented the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in official visits and held the presidency of the UAE Football Association.
 

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