Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed to be buried in Abu Dhabi today

Al Nahyan family to receive condolences on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at Al Mushrif Palace

President Sheikh Khalifa is greeted by Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed, the President's Representative, on his return to the UAE from a private visit to Pakistan in January 2013. Wam

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, speaks with Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed during a Sea Palace barza in 2018. Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Sheikh Sultan watches the first Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina circuit with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed and Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed. Ryan Carter / The National

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed speaks to Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed during the mourning majlis marking the passing of Sheikha Hessa bint Mohammed Al Nahyan, at Mushrif Palace in January 2018. Also seen is Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, left. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, with Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed in June 2019.

Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed, third right, welcomes home the UAE's Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan from a trip abroad in 1995. Also seen are Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, third left, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, right, and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, second right. Image Courtesy National Archives

Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed attend a Commemoration Day ceremony at Wahat Al Karama in 2017. Rashed Al Mansoori / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed and Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed receive mourners after the death of Sheikha Hessa bint Mohammed Al Nahyan, at Mushrif Palace in 2018. Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Sharjah, right, talks to Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed and Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed. Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed speaks with Sheikh Sultan during a Sea Palace barza. Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed and Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed at Wahat Al Karama in 2017. Saeed Al Neyadi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

Flags fly at half mast at Dubai World Trade Centre on Tuesday. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The country will observe three days of mourning, which means live entertainment and radio broadcasts are limited, as a mark of respect to the President's brother Sheikh Sultan. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Funeral services for Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed, the President's Representative, will be held in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

President Sheikh Khalifa's brother will be laid to rest at Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed The First Mosque in Al Bateen after dhuhr (midday) prayers, according to Janaza UAE – an online funeral announcement service.

Sheikh Sultan died while undergoing treatment abroad on Monday. His body was due to arrive in the UAE on Tuesday night.

The Al Nahyan family will receive condolences on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in Al Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi.

On Wednesday, the final day of official nation-wide mourning, condolences will be held between Asr and Maghrib prayers (3.20pm and 5.40pm). On Thursday and Friday, condolences will be accepted between 10am and midday prayers, and again between Asr and Maghrib prayers.

Sheikh Sultan was born in Al Ain in 1955 as the second son of Sheikh Zayed, the Founding Father of the UAE.

He was educated at Millfield School in Somerset and attended Sandhurst Military Academy.

He previously held the post of Deputy Prime Minister but was then appointed the President's Representative – a post he held until his death.

Sheikh Sultan was also the patron of an annual heritage festival held at Sweihan racecourse in Abu Dhabi.

The Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan Heritage Festival includes camel and saluki races, a camel beauty contest and traditional markets that sell handicrafts and hosted traditional activities.