Three-day mourning period announced in Umm Al Quwain

Monday, 24 May 2021 07:27

A three-day mourning period will begin in Umm Al Quwain on Monday, May 24.

This comes after the court of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, announced the death of Sheikha Shamsa bin Majid, wife of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Mu'alla.

The ruler's court has extended its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.

Meanwhile, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman, and Ras Al Khaimah's ruler's courts have also mourned the death of Sheikha Shamsa and expressed their sincere condolences.

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