His Majesty King Abdullah II, who is in the United Arab Emirates to participate with Arab, Islamic and world leaders the burial ceremony of Sheik Zayed, expressed his deep sorrow and sadness over the passing away of Sheik Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan the president of the United Arab Emirates.



"Sheik Zayed's death is a big loss for Jordan and Islamic nation as well as to United Arab Emirates, King Abdullah alluded noting that by his departure Jordan lost a dear father and brother, who will remain in our minds and hearts".



His Majesty King Abdullah II declared a 40-day period of mourning at the Royal Court.
His Majesty was accompanied by Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein, Prince Ghazi the King's Private Envoy and King's Private Advisor, Prime Minister Faisal Fayez, Senate President Zeid Al Rifai, Lower House Speaker Abdul Hadi Majali, King's Private Advisor Yousef Dalabeeh, Minister of Royal Court Samir Al Rifai King's Advisor for Islamic Affairs Chief Justice Izzedin Khateeb and Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Ahmad Haliyal.