Nazarbayev sent condolence telegram to UAE President

Astana. March 31. Kazakhstan Today - The head of state, Nursultan Nazarbayev, sent a condolence telegram to the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Khalifa Ben Zayed Al Nahayan in connection with death of his brother - Sheikh Ahmed bin Zayed al Nahyan, the agency reports citing the president's press service.

As informed earlier, Sheikh Ahmed bin Zayed Al Nahayan, director of the largest investment fund Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and the brother of the President of the United Arab Emirates found dead in Morroco. Sheikh was missing for 5 days ago.

According to the agency, the shekh's body was found early in the morning in the lake near the hydroelectric power station near the Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah Dam. "More than 100 rescuers, 4 doctors, and three helicopters were involved in the search and rescue operation. As reported, the Sheikh is dead, his body will be delivered home. His funeral will take place on March 31.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Zayed Al Nahayan was missing for 5 days ago as a result of an air crash. The accident occurred in the territory of Morocco. According to the official data, the plane with the crew consisting of the sheikh and the pilot fell into the lake. The pilot was recovered safe, but the sheikh's body was found only yesterday.