RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent cables of condolences to the king of Bahrain on the death of Sheikh Rashid bin Sabah bin Hamoud bin Sabah Al Khalifa, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

In thier cables, the Saudi leaders expressed deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the king and the family of the deceased.

Sheikh Rashid is a member of the ruling family council, according to Bahrain News Agency.