Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed passes away: 40 days of mourning announced

The UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs announced a 40-day mourning period across the country starting Friday, May 13, over the demise of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

According to a WAM statement, flags will be flown at half-mast during the mourning period.

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Meanwhile, all federal and local government departments, ministries, and private firms will suspend operations for three days.

The Ruler of Abu Dhabi passed away on Friday at the age of 73.

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