Sheikh Mohammed condoles Dubai municipality chief after mother dies

The Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has paid his condolences to the director general of Dubai Municipality after hearing of his mother's death.

Sheikh Mohammed paid his respects to Hussain Nasser Lootah and his family during a home visit, a municipality statement said.

The Vice President was joined in his visit by General Misbah Rashid Al Fattan, the director of the Office of His Highness, Mohammed Juma Al Naboodah and Khalifa Saeed Suleiman, the director general of the Department of Protocol and Hospitality.

"The Lootah family extended their sincere gratitude and appreciation for the condolence of His Highness praying the God Almighty to preserve his leadership for the good of the nation," said the statement.

ZAlhassani@thenational.ae