
Death of Elizabeth II: Arab leaders arrive in UK to pay condolences
Several Arab leaders have been arriving in the United Kingdom over the last few days to pay condolences for the death of Queen Elizabeth II ahead of Today's state funeral.
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, died at Balmoral aged 96, after reining for 70 years.
The Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, and the Crown Prince of Kuwait Mishal al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah arrived in London on Sunday to pay condolences for the queen.
Egypt's Prime Minister Mustapha Madbouli also headed to London on Sunday morning to attend the funeral of the queen on behalf of the Egyptian President.
Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa arrived on Saturday in the UK to pay his respects, and the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum arrive also to London.
King Abdullah departed Jordan on Saturday to attend the funeral that will be held in London before heading to New York to participate in the 77th session of the UN General Assembly.
The Sultan of Oman Haithem bin Tariq al-Moazam arrived on Friday, the Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu also announced that he will be representing his country at the UK state funeral.
Mohammed bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia was invited, but Prince Turki bin Mohammed al Saud, a minister of state and has been a member of the cabinet since 2018 is expected to attend instead.
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh is expected to attend, as well as the Palestinian ambassador to the UK, Husam Zomlot.
Lebanon's interim Prime Minister Najib Mikati is expected to attend the funeral.