Sydney - Middle East Times Int’l: The Queen's funeral was attended by many world leaders, including leaders and officials from 11 Arab countries. 

The list of Arabic leaders included King Abdullah of Jordan, Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tarik, King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Chairman of the Sovereignty Council in Sudan Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan. 

From Kuwait, the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, attended represents the Amir, and from the Emirates, Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Other Arab countries were represented by prominent officials.

Saudi Arabia had announced that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman would not attend the funeral in the wake of criticism by human rights organisations of the decision to invite him, but it sent the Minister of State, Prince Turki bin Muhammad Al Saud.

Morocco was also represented by Prince Moulay Rachid, brother of the country's King, King Mohammed VI. A number of Arab prime ministers attended, such as Egypt’s Mustafa Madbouly, Algeria’s Ayman bin Abd al-Rahman, and the Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority, Muhammad Shtayyeh. Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati attended while from Libya came the Vice-President of the Presidential Council, Musa Al-Koni.

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik offered his condolences to King Charles III of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Camilla, Queen Consort, and members of the British Royal family, on the death of Queen Elizabeth II, at Buckingham Palace.

His Majesty expressed his heartfelt condolences and sympathy on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, affirming that the Sultanate of Oman is standing by the United Kingdom.

His Majesty also expressed his sincere greetings and best wishes to King Charles III on his accession to the throne of the UK, wishing him success in leading the friendly British people.

On his part, King Charles III expressed his utmost thanks and appreciation to His Majesty for his noble sentiments, wishing His Majesty good health and the Omani people further progress and prosperity. His Majesty was accompanied by Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal al-Busaidy, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court.