Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Mourning in RAK – and across the UAE – for Sheikh Saqr



RAK Ruler's Court mourns Sheikh Saqr
2010-10-27 11:31:42
WAM Ra's al-Khaimah, Oct. 27th, 2010 (WAM) -- The Ras
al-Khaimah Ruler's Court today offered condolences on
the death of H.H. Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi,
Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ra's al-Khaimah,
who died at dawn today in Ra's al-Khaimah.
H.H Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, who has succeeded
as Ruler of Ra's al-Khaimah, has declared 40 days of
official mourning with effect from today, during which
flags will be flown at half mast. Local government
offices will be closed for a week from today.
May Almighty Allah rest his soul in peace.
WAM/SS WAM/SS/AM

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