Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed elected UAE president - state news agency

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan appointed as president of the United Arab Emirates. The transition of power marks only the third time this U.S.-allied nation of seven sheikhdoms has selected a president since becoming an independent nation in 1971. The UAE as a whole is observing a three-day mourning period which will see businesses shut across the country and performances halted.

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Times of India

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan becomes UAE's president

The state-run WAM news agency said the rulers of the country's seven sheikhdoms made the decision at a meeting.

5 months ago·Mumbai, India

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News18 India

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Elected UAE President Day After Death Of Sheikh Khalifa

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.

5 months ago·India

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Reuters

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed elected UAE president - state news agency

CAIRO - The United Arab Emirates' federal supreme council elected on Saturday Abu Dhabi ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the new president of UAE, state news agency (WAM) reported. (Reporting by Enas Alashray; Editing by Kirsten Donovan)

5 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan becomes UAE president

Speed of transition, one day after death of Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, appears designed to show unityRulers in the United Arab Emirates have unanimously appointed Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the president of the hereditarily ruled nation on the Arabian peninsula.The state-run WAM news agency said the rulers of the country’s seven sheikhdoms made the decision at a meeting held in Al Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi.Continue reading...

5 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan becomes UAE's president

Rulers in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday unanimously appointed Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the autocratic nation's president, signalling both unity and stability in this key energy-rich country that hosts Western militaries.

5 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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