RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent cables of condolences to the President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed on Thursday after the passing of his brother Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed. The king and crown prince extended their condolences to the family of the deceased, the president, and the people of the UAE. They also prayed that God have mercy on him. Prince Mohammed held a call with the UAE leader on Thursday, during which is expressed his condolences, SPA added. Sheikh Mohamed thanked the crown prince for his sentiments. Sheikh Saeed passed away on Thursday and funeral prayers for him were held at the Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed the First Mosque in Al-Bateen, Abu Dhabi. Funeral prayers in absentia were performed in all mosques across the country on Thursday and a mourning period of three days starting from today will be observed.