The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince offer their condolences to the Ruler of Sharjah on the death of Sheikh Sultan bin Khalid Al Qasimi
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, sent a cable of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah, on the death of his son, Sheikh Sultan bin Khalid bin Muhammad Al Qasimi – may God have mercy on him. This cable comes within the framework of bilateral relations and the diplomatic legacy that unites the Kingdom with the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Text of the royal telegram
The text of King Salman’s telegram reads: “We have learned of the death of Sheikh Sultan bin Khalid bin Mohammed Al Qasimi - may God have mercy on him - and we send to Your Highness and the family of the deceased our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, and we ask God Almighty to have mercy on him and forgive him, and to grant him a spacious place in Paradise, and to protect you from all harm. Indeed, we belong to God and to Him we shall return.”.
Crown Prince's telegram
In a related context, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman sent a similar cable of condolences to Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, affirming the Saudi leadership's close monitoring of significant events in the Gulf states and its commitment to offering official condolences on humanitarian occasions. The cable read: "We received the news of the passing of Sheikh Sultan bin Khalid bin Muhammad Al Qasimi – may God have mercy on him – and we extend to Your Highness and the family of the deceased our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, praying to Almighty God to grant him His abundant mercy and forgiveness, to admit him to His spacious Paradise, and to protect you from all harm. He is the All-Hearing, the Responsive.".
diplomatic and humanitarian context
These messages represent a continuation of the Saudi approach to strengthening relations with the rulers of the Emirates and supporting familial and institutional ties among Gulf leaders. They also reflect the Kingdom's commitment to humanitarian and social values in expressing condolences and sympathy on sensitive occasions, thereby enhancing diplomatic balance and regional stability.
The cables also highlight the Saudi role in providing symbolic and moral support to the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, which contributes to maintaining cohesion among the Gulf leaders and reflects the Kingdom’s positive stance towards strengthening cooperation and communication among the brothers in the region.
Strengthening Gulf relations
This occasion underscores the strong ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Emirate of Sharjah, within a broader context of promoting political and social stability across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The official messages demonstrate the Kingdom's commitment to expressing condolences in a balanced and dignified manner, reflecting its understanding of the role of humanitarian relations within a comprehensive diplomatic strategy.
This event also highlights the Saudi appreciation for family ties among the rulers in the region, which contributes to strengthening communication between governing institutions at the local and regional levels, positively impacting mutual understanding and cooperation.
