Sharjah, November 25 / WAM / His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received condolences on the passing of the late Sheikh Hamad bin Majid Al Qasimi from His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, this morning at the deceased's residence in the Al Tallah area of Sharjah.

Their Highnesses also received condolences from sheikhs, His Excellency Ahmed Khalifa Al Suwaidi, representative of His Highness the President of the State, senior officials, dignitaries, tribal leaders, and crowds of citizens and residents, who expressed their sincere condolences and sympathies to the noble Al Qasimi family on their loss, praying to Almighty Allah to grant him vast mercy and inspire his family with patience and solace.

The reception was attended by Sheikh Saqr bin Rashid Al Qasimi, Sheikh Muhammad bin Saud Al Qasimi, Head of the Central Finance Department, Sheikh Issam bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Advisor at the Ruler's Office, Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Head of the Department of Seaports and Customs, Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Head of the Sharjah Media Corporation, Sheikh Saqr bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Head of the Department of Islamic Affairs, Sheikh Khalid bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Head of the Safety and Prevention Authority, Sheikh Khalid bin Issam Al Qasimi, Head of the Department of Statistics and Community Development, Sheikh Abdul Rahman bin Salem Al Qasimi, Sheikh Salem bin Abdul Rahman Al Qasimi, Head of the Ruler's Office, Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Head of the Government Relations Department, Sheikh Muhammad bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Director of the Office of the Chairman of the Oil Council, Sheikh Saeed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Deputy Head of the Ruler's Office in Khor Fakkan, Sheikh Haitham bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Deputy Head of the Ruler's Office in Kalba, Sheikh Muhammad bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Sheikh Abdullah bin Majid Al Qasimi, Head of the Sharjah Equestrian Club, and a number of sheikhs and officials.