UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed passes away at age 73

By News Desk on May 13, 2022

Abudhabi: UAE Presidet Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has died at the age of 73, Emirate news agency WAM reported on Friday.

The Ministry of Presidential Affairs declared official national mourning for the death of the president for 40 days from Friday. Flags will fly at half mast during this period.

Work in both public and private sectors will be paused for 3 days, also from Friday, the Dubai Media Office clarified.

Under the constitution, vie-president and premier Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai, will act as president until the federal council which groups the rulers of the seven emirates meets within 30 days to elect a new president, Reuters reported.

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