The UAE flag at Abu Dhabi Corniche is flown at half-mast to mark the death of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed, the Representative of the Ruler of Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
The UAE flag at Abu Dhabi Corniche is flown at half-mast to mark the death of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed, the Representative of the Ruler of Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

UAE

What does the UAE's official mourning period mean?

Flags fly at half-mast, radio stations play classical music and life takes on a more sombre tone

Shireena Al Nowais

July 27, 2023

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