Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan elected President of the United Arab Emirates

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been elected President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to state media, following the de...

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been elected President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to state media, following the death of former leader Sheikh Khalifa.

 

According to the state-run Wam News, Sheikh Mohammed has been elected by the Federal Supreme Council and will now be the leader of the oil-dependent economy that his father founded in 1971.

Sheikh Mohammed, also known as 'MBZ', met the Federal Supreme Council. Is suffering

 

Expectations were high for Sheikh Khalifa to assume office in a desert country of 10 million people after his health deteriorated.

 

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He sent a man from the UAE into space to investigate Mars and open his first nuclear reactor, while also developing an automated foreign policy using his oil-powered economy.

After retreating from the traditional powers, he emerged as a leader in the Middle East with close allies, reducing US intervention and re-establishing ties with Israel while fighting the Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen. Acquired.

Death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, passed away yesterday.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been the President of the United Arab Emirates and the ruler of Abu Dhabi since November 3, 2004.

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He was elected successor to his father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who served as the first president of the UAE since the Union in 1971 and died on 2 November 2004.

Born in 1948, Sheikh Khalifa was the second president of the United Arab Emirates and the 16th ruler of the UAE Abu Dhabi. He was the eldest son of Sheikh Zayed.

After becoming President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Khalifa reorganized both the federal government and Abu Dhabi.

During his rule, the UAE developed rapidly and ensured a dignified life for those who called the UAE their home.

Sheikh Khalifa promoted the development of the oil and gas sector and small industries which successfully contributed to the economic diversification of the country.

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He made extensive trips throughout the UAE for the welfare of the UAE, during which he directed the construction of a number of projects related to housing, education and social services.

In addition, he took the initiative in developing a system of nominations for members of the Federal National Council, which was seen as the first step towards holding direct elections in the UAE.

Sheikh Khalifa was known for his keen interest in public affairs.

Condolences of Shahbaz Sharif

The Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif had expressed deep sorrow and grief over the demise of the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

"The UAE has lost a far-sighted leader and Pakistan has lost a great friend," he tweeted on a social networking site.

"We extend our deepest condolences and sympathy to the Government and people of the United Arab Emirates," he said.