On his own account and on behalf of all employees of the health sectors, His Excellency the Minister of Health, Dr. Muhammad bin Ali Alhayaza, has extended his deepest condolences and solace to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister, Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, His Royal Highness Deputy Crown Prince and Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Prince Muhammad bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, all the Royal family, the Saudi people and the Arab and Islamic Nations; on the passing away of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz. May Allah have mercy upon the deceased and make the Paradise his final abode.
Dr. Alhayaza expressed his deepest grief for this great loss, as the Kingdom and the whole world lost a brilliant leader and historic, influential and infrequent figure, King Abdullah, May Allah bless his soul. Moreover, history recorded his numerous honorable situations and noble and humanitarian initiatives, which have been acknowledged by all people, far and near. King Abdullah has always been fond of goodness and benevolence, loving for his people, a servant of Islam and an advocate of its issues. And his ultimate goal was to uphold the banner of monotheism and support Islam and Arabism.
Within the same vein, Dr. Alhayaza declared: "We pledge allegiance to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, as King of Saudi Arabia, and to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister, Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Deputy Crown Prince and Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Prince Muhammad bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, May Allah protect them. Meanwhile, I pray for Almighty Allah to guide them, grant them success and support them for the service of Islam, the King and our homeland, and to perpetuate security and prosperity in our homeland."