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Sheikh Khalifa

Read the news on Sheikh Khalifa, second UAE President from 2004 to 2022

Many world leaders have sent congratulations to the President, Sheikh Mohamed. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

World leaders send congratulations to President Sheikh Mohamed

GovernmentMay 15, 2022

A handout image provided by the UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs shows France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) offering his condolences to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan (L), President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, at Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi on May 15, 2022. - The UAE's long-time de facto ruler Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was on May 14 unanimously elected as president by the Federal Supreme Council, becoming the ruler of the oil-rich country founded by his father in 1971. (Photo by Abdullah AL-JUNAIBI / Ministry of Presidential Affairs - Abu Dhabi / AFP) / === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / UAE'S MINISTRY OF PRESIDENTIAL AFFAIRS - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ===

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French President Emmanuel Macron in Abu Dhabi for Sheikh Khalifa condolences

UAEMay 15, 2022

Worshippers at the Sikh temple in Dubai, Guru Nanak Darbar, during special prayers for Sheikh Khalifa. Antonie Robertson / The National

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UAE's religious communities remember Sheikh Khalifa

UAEMay 15, 2022

Nasser Al Nowais, chairman of the Rotana Hotel Group, with the late Presdient Sheikh Khalifa. "He cared about the well-being of people not only in the UAE, but all over the world," says Mr Al Nowais. Photo: Nasser Al Nowais

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'He never tired of listening to us': those who knew Sheikh Khalifa reflect on his legacy

UAEMay 15, 2022

Riyaz Sheriff, India. Vox-Pop New UAE Leader. Antonie Robertson/The National

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UAE residents welcome Sheikh Mohamed as President

GovernmentMay 15, 2022

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is one of many world leaders who paid their respects after Sheikh Khalifa's death. SPA

Saudi Crown Prince calls UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed

UAEMay 14, 2022

In Ghana, farmer and bicycle fitter Nuru Ziblim teaches children how to filter their water with a special drinking device so as to not ingest the Guinea worm larvae. Getty Images

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed's mission to help eradicate tropical diseases

HealthMay 14, 2022

At Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi, President Sheikh Mohamed receives condolences after the death of Sheikh Khalifa on Friday. In attendance were Sheikh Saif bin Mohamed; Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohamed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region. Seen with Hamad bin Suhail Al Khaili.

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President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed receives mourners offering condolences - in pictures

GovernmentMay 14, 2022

President Sheikh Mohamed chairs a meeting of the Adnoc Board of Directors, at the UAE pavilion during Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

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Sheikh Mohamed's vision has made Adnoc a key pillar of UAE economic strength

BusinessMay 14, 2022

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi offers condolences to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed on the death of Sheikh Khalifa on May 14. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

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Sheikh Mohamed receives regional leaders for Sheikh Khalifa condolences

GovernmentMay 14, 2022

US Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to visit the UAE with condolences on the death of Sheikh Khalifa, the White House says. AFP

Kamala Harris to travel to UAE to offer condolences on death of Sheikh Khalifa

WorldMay 14, 2022

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed charted the modernisation of the UAE and ensured its continued economic relevance. Getty

The UAE economy's transformation under Sheikh Khalifa's leadership

EconomyMay 14, 2022

At Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi, President Sheikh Mohamed receives condolences on the death of Sheikh Khalifa from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

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Sheikh Mohamed accepts condolences from UAE rulers after death of Sheikh Khalifa

UAEMay 14, 2022

The Crown Prince, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan, son of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in Dubai in 1971. Magnum Photos

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Sheikh Khalifa remembered in pictures

UAEMay 14, 2022

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed was elected President of the UAE on May 14, 2022. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

Gulf leaders congratulate Sheikh Mohamed on election as President of UAE

UAEMay 14, 2022

Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman, and Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, attend a Federal Supreme Council meeting at Mushrif Palace. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

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UAE leaders pledge allegiance to President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed

GovernmentMay 14, 2022

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