Mourning in RAK – and across the UAE – for Sheikh Saqr

RAK Ruler's Court mourns Sheikh Saqr

2010-10-27 11:31:42 WAM Ra's al-Khaimah, Oct. 27th, 2010 (WAM) -- The Ras al-Khaimah Ruler's Court today offered condolences on the death of H.H. Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ra's al-Khaimah, who died at dawn today in Ra's al-Khaimah. H.H Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, who has succeeded as Ruler of Ra's al-Khaimah, has declared 40 days of official mourning with effect from today, during which flags will be flown at half mast. Local government offices will be closed for a week from today. May Almighty Allah rest his soul in peace. WAM/SS WAM/SS/AM