UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan dies

INA-  sources 

Emirates News Agency reported Friday the death of the President of the State, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed.

WAM news agency quoted the Ministry of Presidential Affairs: "The Ministry of Presidential Affairs mourns His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, who passed away today, Friday, May 13."  

The ministry announced the official mourning and flags at half-mast over Sheikh Khalifa for a period of 40 days, starting today, and suspending work in ministries, departments, federal and local institutions, and the private sector for 3 days.