UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed

President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, who died on Friday, was a reserved figure who saw the United Arab Emirates skyrocket on the global scene ...

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed was born in the oasis of Al-Ain, his father's home town, which did not have schools at the time. The UAE has yet to hold direct elections. The tower was initially dubbed Burj Dubai.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates President whose modernization policies helped transform his country into a regional powerhouse, ...

The leader of the nation and the patron of its march, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, passed away to the Lord's side today, Friday, May 13," WAM said. Sheikh Khalifa's role had been largely ceremonial since he suffered a stroke and underwent surgery in 2014. "The Ministry of Presidential Affairs announces an official mourning and flags to be flown at half-mast for the late His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God have mercy on him, for a period of 40 days, starting today, and suspending work in ministries, departments, federal and local institutions, and the private sector for 3 days, starting today (Friday)," WAM said in a tweet.

He assumed office in 2004 when Sheikh Zayed died. Since suffering a stroke, Sheikh Khalifa had been in poor health. What they're saying: President Biden in a ...

Outgoing White House press secretary Jen Psaki teared up during her last briefing on Friday, thanking President Biden for the opportunity to serve in the role. His brother, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed, has been considered the de facto ruler of the country since then. - "We will honor his memory by continuing to strengthen the longstanding ties between the governments and people of the United States and the United Arab Emirates," Biden said, calling Sheikh Khalifa a "true partner and friend" of the U.S.

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said he is “deeply saddened” by the passing of UAE president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who has “always kept ...

The Ministry of Presidential Affairs has announced 40 days of mourning for Sheikh Khalifa's demise, the Khaleej Times reported. “At a time when we have set sail on a new phase of our ties, Sheikh Khalifa's departure will be strongly felt. Meanwhile, Goyal tweeted to “extend his deepest condolences to the Royal family and the people of UAE” as he remembered Sheikh Khalifa as a “strong and visionary leader”.

Ministry of presidential affairs announces 40-day mourning period for ruler who succeeded father in 2004.

In 2003, he called for the creation of a new airline, Etihad Airways, which competes with Dubai’s successful and much larger carrier, Emirates Air. Abu Dhabi serves as home to the federal capital. He had long ceased having involvement in the day-to-day affairs of ruling the country.

The United Arab Emirates' long-ailing ruler, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, died Friday, the government's state-run news agency announced in a brief ...

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A pro-Western moderniser, he was known for aligning the Gulf State closer to the US and its allies.

A pro-Western moderniser, he was known for aligning the Gulf State closer to the US and its allies. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken called Sheikh Khalifa "as a true friend of the United States", adding that the US remains committed to its steadfast friendship and cooperation with the UAE. A pro-Western moderniser, he was known for aligning the Gulf State closer to the US and its allies.