UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed passes away, one day state mourning declared in India
UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan died on Friday. 40 days of national mourning has been declared in the country. During this, the national flag will remain at half-mast. All government offices and ministries will remain closed for three days. These also include the private sector.
He was elected President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi on November 3, 2004, following the death of his father on November 2, 2004. The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi has condoled the death of Sheikh Khalifa. The government has declared a day of state mourning on Saturday on his death.
