Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Monday to offer his condolences over the death of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
In Abu Dhabi, he was received by new President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and several Emirati officials.
A statement by the Royal Diwan said Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued directives for Crown Prince Mohammed to travel to the UAE to pay his respects over the late president.