Jordan Times
Friday, January 6, 2006
King Abdullah attends funeral
His Majesty King Abdullah and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan arrive in Dubai on Thursday to attend the funeral of the emirate's late ruler Sheikh Maktoum Ben Rashid Al Maktoum, who died on Wednesday. King Abdullah offered his condolences to President of the UAE Sheikh Khalifah Ben Zayed Al Nahayan, Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammad Ben Rashid Al Maktoum and members of the ruling family. Also offering their condolences with the King were HRH Prince Ali, HRH Princess Reem Ali and Chief Islamic Justice Ahmad Hilayel. Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania returned to Amman on Thursday evening after a few-hour visit to the UAE for the funeral.