According to a source, the star-studded event will now take place in Abu Dhabi on July 14, 15, and 16. After the UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs established a 40-day mourning period across the country beginning Friday, May 13, in honour of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s death, the IIFA organizers chose to reschedule the event.
The International Indian Film Academy Awards 2022 (IIFA), which had been slated to take place in Abu Dhabi from May 18 to May 22, has been postponed following the death of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
According to a source, the star-studded event will now take place in Abu Dhabi on July 14, 15, and 16. After the UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs established a 40-day mourning period across the country beginning Friday, May 13, in honour of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the IIFA organizers chose to reschedule the event.
However, there has yet to be an official confirmation. The passing of the President of the United Arab Emirates was likewise lamented by IIFA’s official Instagram account. “With the tragic news of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, passing away, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of the United Arab Emirates.” May God show him mercy and provide him eternal life.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan died on Friday after a protracted illness. He was 73. He was the eldest son of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE’s first president.