Sheikh Mohammed praised for visiting Yemeni singer
Yemenis took to social media to express their gratitude to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, for his visit to a Yemeni singer who is receiving medical treatment at Burjeel Hospital in the capital.
Fadl Mahmoud Saleh, a singer of patriotic chants and supporter of the Aden resistance against Houthi rebels, was transferred to the UAE to receive treatment for injuries suffered during the war.
The visit by the Crown Prince – who is also Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces – on his birthday came as a surprise to Saleh, who was flown out of Aden in Yemen to receive treatment fully paid for by the UAE.
Figures in Aden took to Twitter to show their appreciation for what they called a “humble gesture”.
“Mercy on you, you are the son of Zayed,” wrote Ahmed Al Rabiezi, a Yemeni politician, commenting on the photo of Sheikh Mohammed with the singer at the hospital.
Sheikh Mohammed ordered the Emirates Red Crescent to fly the singer to the UAE.
“The modesty of this Ruler made us feel ashamed. He reminded us of his father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan, Sheikh of the Arabs,” Mr Al Rabiezi said.
Abdulaziz Al Sheikh, spokesman of the Southern Resistance, tweeted: “Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed is the leader of humanity and the icon of modesty.”
Sheikh Mohammed also ordered the singer’s house in Aden to be repaired at his expense.
Sarah Abdullah, a journalist from Aden, tweeted: “On his birthday, and in such modesty, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed went to visit the singer of our revolution who was sent by the ERC to be treated in Abu Dhabi.
“So how can we be blamed if we fall in love with the UAE?”
Sheikh Mohammed reassured Saleh about the condition of his health and wished him a quick recovery.
Saleh extended his thanks and appreciation for the Crown Prince’s visit and expressed gratitude for the UAE’s support of the Yemeni people in restoring legitimacy, security and stability to Yemen.
Sheikh Mohammed was accompanied by Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary to the Crown Prince’s Court, Mohammad Al Falahi, Secretary General of the Emirates Red Crescent, and other officials.