Somaliland leader Bihi mourns death of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Somaliland President Musa Bihi has sent a message of condolence to United Arab Emirates following the death of the country’s president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday, May 13.

In his condolence message Bihi said he is deeply saddened by the death of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. “On behalf of the people and government of Somaliland, I send my heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the government and people of the UAE. May Allah rest his soul in peace.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the UAE government have been Somaliland’s key development allies, helping in the expansion of the Berbera Port and several other infrastructural projects in Somaliland.

His modernization policies helped transform his country into a regional powerhouse.

“The Ministry of Presidential Affairs mourn the people of the UAE, the Arab and Islamic nations, and the whole world. The leader of the nation and the patron of its march, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, passed away to the Lord’s side today, Friday, May 13,” it was reported.

“The Ministry of Presidential Affairs announces an official mourning and flags to be flown at half-mast for the late His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God have mercy on him, for a period of 40 days, starting today, and suspending work in ministries, departments, federal and local institutions, and the private sector for 3 days, starting today (Friday),”