Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed elected UAE president after brother’s death

Issued on: 14/05/2022 – 12:28Modified: 14/05/2022 – 12:26 Abu Dhabi (AFP) – The UAE’s long-time de facto ruler Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was elected as president on Saturday, official media said, a day after the death of former leader Sheikh Khalifa. The 61-year-old was unanimously elected by the Federal Supreme Council, WAM news […]

May 14, 2022

Focus: UAE president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan passes away

[unable to retrieve full-text content] The ruler of United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has died aged 73. The UAE’s ministry of presidential affairs has announced 40 days of official mourning with flags at half mast, and three days closure of the public and private sector. Breaking Travel News