UAE declares three-day mourning over demise of Queen Elizabeth II

The UAE has announced that flags at the country's embassies and in the public and private sector will fly at half-mast for three days to mourn the demise of Queen Elizabeth II.

The mourning period will begin today, Friday, September 9. It will last for a total of three days ending on Monday, September 12.

The country has also sent messages of condolences to the Royal Family and citizens of the nation.

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