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Sheikh Khalifa died on May 13, aged 73.
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The mourning period for Sheikh Khalifa ended on Tuesday night. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Flags on public buildings across the UAE were raised at 9am on Wednesday. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Flags had remained at half-staff for 40 days.
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Sheikh Khalifa died on May 13, aged 73.
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The mourning period for Sheikh Khalifa ended on Tuesday night. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Flags on public buildings across the UAE were raised at 9am on Wednesday. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Flags had remained at half-staff for 40 days.
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Sheikh Khalifa died on May 13, aged 73.
UAE flags raised today as mourning period for Sheikh Khalifa ends
Sheikh Khalifa died on May 13 at the age of 73
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22 June, 2022
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