UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vice President Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent condolences to Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

The diplomatic gesture underscores the close ties between the two Gulf nations during a period of mourning for a high-ranking Qatari official.

On July 15, 2026 [1], the UAE leadership sent formal messages from Abu Dhabi to Doha. The correspondence follows the death of Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah, who previously served as Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister [2].

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a message of condolences to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani [3]. The communication emphasizes the shared grief between the two administrations following the loss of the former official.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who serves as the Vice President and Foreign Minister, also addressed the Emir. "We convey our sincere condolences to the Emir of Qatar on the loss of our dear colleague Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah," Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan said [4].

While most reports focus on the death of the former Deputy Prime Minister, some sources mentioned condolences related to an incident in the Ras Laffan industrial zone [5]. However, the primary diplomatic communications from the UAE leadership specifically highlight the loss of Al Attiyah as a colleague and statesman.

These messages are part of a broader tradition of diplomatic protocol in the region, where leaders exchange formal sympathies to maintain stability and kinship among the Gulf Cooperation Council members. The loss of a former Deputy Prime Minister represents the death of a figure who held significant influence over Qatar's internal and external policies for years.

“President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani”

The exchange of condolences between the UAE and Qatar reflects the ongoing normalization and strengthening of bilateral relations following previous diplomatic rifts in the region. By specifically referencing the deceased as a 'dear colleague,' the UAE leadership is signaling a high level of personal and professional respect for Qatar's former political architecture, which helps solidify current strategic partnerships.