Dubai: Jebel Ali Port hosts 96-round gun salute in honour of Queen Elizabeth

Firing to be conducted by a UK Royal Navy ship

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Published: Fri 9 Sep 2022, 4:05 PM

Last updated: Fri 9 Sep 2022, 5:04 PM

Dubai's Jebel Ali Port will host a 96-round gun salute conducted by a UK Royal Navy ship in honour of Queen Elizabeth II. The 96 rounds will commemorate each year of the life of Britain's longest-reigning monarch, who passed away on Thursday aged 96.

The ceremony will be held at 4pm today, September 9.

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The UAE has announced that flags in the country and in its embassies abroad will fly at half-mast for a period of three days to mourn the Queen's loss.

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Published: Fri 9 Sep 2022, 4:05 PM

Last updated: Fri 9 Sep 2022, 5:04 PM

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