British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will travel to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday to pay respects following the death of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed.
His office said on Saturday.
Johnson, who said he was deeply saddened to learn of the death, will also use the visit "to reinforce the close bond between the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates which will continue under the Presidency of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan," the statement said.
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The Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity will host a major pledging event in Abu Dhabi on December 8 to support global efforts to eradicate polio.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has congratulated the Emirate's first 16-member Student Council, calling them the "voice of Dubai".
