<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Saeed bin Ahmed bin Khalaf Al Otaiba, one of the first pioneers in Abu Dhabi, passed away this morning after a career full of achievements and charitable works.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl( 187, 48%, 51% );">Saeed bin Ahmed Al Otaiba</span> </h2><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:677/680;" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GOu7wpvXAAAA8vK?format=jpg&name=small" alt="Image" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God have mercy on him, was one of the contributors to the economic renaissance movement of the Emirates, as he worked in the industry and pearl trade, and was an accompanying person to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul. The deceased served as President of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi during the year 1971 and was then appointed President For the Federation of Emirates Chambers.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The deceased is considered one of the first businessmen in the UAE, as he contributed greatly to strengthening relations with businessmen and encouraged them to come to the Emirates. He also encouraged Emirati businessmen to go to various parts of the world. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:544/680;" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GOwLKp5XYAA_UC1?format=jpg&name=small" alt="Image" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> He was known, may God have mercy on him, for his boldness in speaking and his sound opinion. He also wrote many poems that discussed various life topics and narrated many of his experiences during his travels. He was also known for his physical activity, despite being over a hundred years old, as he was keen on walking long distances.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It is worth noting that the deceased is the father of His Excellency Dr. Mani bin Saeed Al Otaiba, Special Advisor to His Highness the President of the United Arab Emirates.</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl( 187, 48%, 51% );">His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum mourns Saeed Al Otaiba</span> </h3><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://x.com/HHShkMohd/status/1795822636112752802"></oembed></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The official page of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minister and Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai, published a post on the “X” website, mourning the deceased Saeed bin Ahmed Al Otaiba with moving words. The post said: “May God have mercy on Saeed bin Ahmed Al Otaiba and may he rest in peace and inspire him.” His family had patience and solace... He was part of the economic construction and establishment in the state... and a living memory of the capital... and one of the first pioneers with the founder, may God rest his soul.” </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:680/453;" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C1zUzRwXEAALxEc?format=jpg&name=small" alt="Image" ></figure>