The Royal Hashemite Court mourns the passing of United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may his soul rest in peace.

By His Majesty King Abdullah’s orders, the Royal Hashemite Court has announced 40 days of mourning over Sheikh Khalifa’s passing, as of Friday.

The Royal Hashemite Court expresses the deepest sympathies of King Abdullah and the people of Jordan, as they stand with the people of the United Arab Emirates in these difficult times.