QNA/Doha
HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani has mourned with deep sadness and sorrow the late Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud of Saudi Arabia who died on Friday morning.
In a statement issued by the Emiri Diwan, HH the Emir said King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz was "one of the greatest and best leaders of our Arab and Islamic Nations who devoted his life to the service of his homeland and nation''. He was one of the most sincere advocates of its causes, security and stability, and had a significant role in strengthening Arab solidarity and unity of ranks, and calling for dialogue, just peace in the region and renunciation of violence and extremism.
HH the Emir prayed Allah the Almighty to bestow his grace and forgiveness on him, make paradise his last abode, reward him for the good deeds he made for his country and his nation, and to grant the Royal family, the Saudi people and both the Arab and Islamic nations patience and solace.
HH the Emir ordered the declaration of three days of mourning.
HH the Emir left Doha on Friday afternoon to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to attend the funeral of the late King Abdullah. The funeral was due to be held in Riyadh on Friday.
Meanwhile, HH the Emir sent cables of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and HRH Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister Muqrin Abdulaziz al-Saud on the death of the late King Abdullah, praying Allah the Almighty to bestow his grace and forgiveness on him, make paradise his last abode, and to grant the Royal family, the Saudi people and both the Arab and Islamic nations patience and solace.
