Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed to be laid to rest in Abu Dhabi

Wednesday, 20 November 2019 05:51

Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who passed away on Monday, will be laid to rest in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

The funeral prayer will be held at Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed The First Mosque in Al Bateen, after Dhuhr prayers.

Condolences will be received at Al Mushrif Palace until Friday.

Sheikh Sultan is the brother of the UAE’s President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and served as the President's Representative.

Flags across the UAE are being flown at half-mast as the nation marks a three-day mourning period.

More from Local

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan calls on community to mark 'Day of Solidarity'

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has "invited" residents to tune in to national media channels at 11:00 am on Saturday to mark the 'Day of Solidarity'.
UAE renews call for peace in Sudan at Cairo meeting

UAE Minister of State, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, has underscored the importance of intensifying joint action for the "security and stability" in Sudan at the fifth Consultative Meeting in Cairo.
World Governments Summit announces record leadership attendance

The upcoming World Governments Summit in Dubai is set to host the largest leadership gathering in its history.
Abu Dhabi motorist arrested for livestreaming while driving dangerously

A motorist caught livestreaming on social media while driving has been arrested by Abu Dhabi Police.
UAE condemns attack on armed forces in Chad

The UAE has strongly condemned the attack carried out by an armed group in southern Chad that resulted in the deaths and injuries of multiple members of the country's armed forces.

Extra Time At The Weekend
4:00pm - 7:00pm

Passionate about sport? Then this is where you belong. Tom Urquhart, Chris McHardy and Robbie Greenfield are joined by an elite team of guests each week to look at all the sporting highlights of the weekend.
The Music Mix
7:00pm - 11:00pm

Enjoy your favourite music back to back commercial free, tune in to the Music Mix everyday from 1 until 2 for the music you love and the news updates you need

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the USA
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
New iPhone Launch - Too Soon For Apple?
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
Working From Home or Hardly Working?
Does working from home kill productivity or can it benefit staff by giving them more flexibility and a better work/life balance?

On Dubai Eye

Is There Sufficient House Supply In UAE
Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?
Noon's First Female Delivery Driver
Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!