His Majesty King Abdullah has sent a cable to United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, expressing condolences over the passing of Sheikh Khalid bin Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, the son of Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi.

In the cable, King Abdullah expressed deepest sympathies and condolences to Sheikh Khalifa and the people of the UAE.

His Majesty also sent a similar cable to Sheikh Sultan, expressing condolences to him and his family over the passing of his son.