Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid mourns 'loyal Emirati' Obaidullah's death
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, mourned the death of Mohammed Ibrahim Obaidullah, a loyal Emirati.
Sheikh Mohammed said via the X platform: 'May Allah have mercy upon Mohammed Ibrahim Obaidullah, a loyal Emirati businessman. He was distinguished from others by his charitable activities, his history in the field of humanitarian work, especially building hospitals, health centers and mosques and his charitable projects inside and outside the country.'
'The body is gone, but his good deeds and great reputation remain as people continue to pray for him. His trade with his Lord and with people was profitable,' he added.
'May Allah have mercy upon him, grant him a place in His spacious gardens and inspire his family and loved ones with patience and solace, he concluded.'
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