The Court of Sharjah’s  Ruler issued the following obituary:

“In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful... With hearts faithful to God's decree and destiny, The Court of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah mourns Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative, who passed away today."

His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah’s court extends its sincere condolences and sympathy to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Al Nahyan family, asking Allah Almighty to grant the deceased eternal peace in Paradise.

His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah’s court also declared official mourning with the flag flown at half-mast in the Emirate of Sharjah for three days, starting today, Thursday 27 July and ending on Saturday 29 July.