Presidential Office announces death of Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan Al Nahyan

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The UAE Presidential Office has announced the death of Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who passed away on Thursday.

The presidential office extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to the family and relatives. 

The funeral prayer for Sheikh Hazza was held at Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed The First Mosque in Abu Dhabi. He was later laid to rest at Al Bateen Cemetery.

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