The UAE has observed a three-day mourning period to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Flags in the Emirates and at embassies abroad will fly at half-mast for the duration. The mourning period ended on Monday, September 12.

UAE and Gulf leaders have been paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II since Thursday evening when the monarch died at the age of 96.

The news was announced by Buckingham Palace hours after it was confirmed she was placed "under medical supervision" at Balmoral in Scotland.

President Sheikh Mohamed said on Twitter: "I extend my sincere condolences to the family of Queen Elizabeth II and the people of the UK.

"Her Majesty was a close friend of the UAE and a beloved and respected leader, whose long reign was characterised by dignity, compassion and a tireless commitment to serving her country."

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, who knew the Queen for many years, said: "We join the world in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, a global icon who represented the finest qualities of her nation and people.

"Her incredible life of service and duty to the United Kingdom is unparalleled in our modern world."

Meanwhile, H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, visited the British Consulate in Dubai and offered his condolences over the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

H.H. Sheikh Maktoum was received by Patrick Moody, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the UAE, and Simon Penney, UK’s Trade Commissioner for the Middle East and Consul-General to Dubai and the Northern Emirates.

Writing in the consulate’s condolence book for Queen Elizabeth II, Sheikh Maktoum expressed his deepest condolences to His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the royal family and the people of the UK.

During the visit, he said that Queen Elizabeth II was an inspiring and iconic leader who won the love, respect and admiration of people around the world. He also highlighted the close bonds between the UAE and the UK and expressed the hope that the relationship between the two countries will continue to grow deeper and stronger in the years to come.

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