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Sheikh Mohamed elected UAE President
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan was elected as president on Saturday, official media said, a day after the death of late president Sheikh Khalifa.
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Sheikh Mohammed congratulates Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed on election as UAE President
Sheikh Mohammed affirmed that the election of Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed as the UAE's President represents a new historic era of accelerating development aimed at consolidating the global sovereignty and pioneering of the Emirates.
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Dr Sheikh Sultan congratulates Sheikh Mohamed on his election as UAE President
"We congratulate President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and ask Allah Almighty to grant him success and prosperity. We affirm our permanent solidarity in serving the nation and preserving its union under his wise leadership."
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PHOTOS: Mohamed Bin Zayed accepts condolences of civil, military officials and citizens
Condolences were offered by a number of sheikhs, UAE Cabinet ministers, senior civil and Armed Forces officials, Police, citizens, diginatries and residents at Al Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
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Clubs and federations mourn Khalifa’s passing, hail him for revolutionising UAE sports
His Highness UAE President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s death on Friday sparked an outpouring of grief as sports federations and clubs paid rich tributes. Under the leadership of Sheikh Khalifa UAE sports saw a major transformation at
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Ajman Ruler congratulates Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed on election as UAE President
"The election of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan assures the continuation of the country's path as it advances politically, economically, socially and culturally," Sheikh Humaid said.
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Fujairah Ruler congratulates Mohamed Bin Zayed on election as UAE President
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed is a generous and loving leader. He is the protector of our country, a partner and a brother to all the people of the Emirates,s ays Sheikh Hamad.
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RAK Ruler greets Mohamed Bin Zayed on election as UAE President
"We trust in the vision and leadership of my brother, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in whom we see the wisdom of the Founding Father," says Sheikh Saud.
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Biden congratulates Sheikh Mohamed on being elected UAE president
"I congratulate my long-time friend Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on his election as President of the United Arab Emirates," Biden said in a statement.
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Putin congratulates Sheikh Mohamed on being elected UAE president
Putin said, "I am convinced that your activities in the position of head of state will contribute to the further development of friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation in all directions between Russia and the UAE."
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Egypt’s Sisi congratulates Sheikh Mohamed on being elected President of the UAE
Sisi expressed his best wishes for success to his brother, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, in continuing the path of development and prosperity for the sister Emirates
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Mohamed Bin Zayed, from a humble Crown Prince to becoming the UAE President
The Federal Supreme Council on Saturday unanimously elected His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan as President of the United Arab Emirates.
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Quotes from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed
The Council held a meeting on Saturday at Al Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
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US delegation headed by Kamala Harris to visit Abu Dhabi on Monday to offer condolences
The statement indicated that Harris will meet with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State.
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UAE President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan passes away
Sheikh Khalifa was the second president of the UAE. The Presidential Affairs Ministry announced that a period of 40 days of mourning period, starting on Friday.
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Mohamed Bin Zayed accepts condolences of Rulers on death of Sheikh Khalifa
Their Highnesses expressed sincere condolences and sympathy to the sons of the deceased, the Al Nahyan family, and the people of the UAE on the passing of Sheikh Khalifa.
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Queen Elizabeth II mourns passing of Sheikh Khalifa
The Queen continued, "He will be long remembered by all who work for regional stability, understanding between nations and between faiths, and for the conservation cause."
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India observes a day of national mourning on the demise of Sheikh Khalifa
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his condolences and said, “I am deeply saddened to know about the passing away of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed. He was a great statesman and visionary leader under whom India-UAE relations prospered. The heartfelt condolences of the people of India are with the people of UAE. May his soul rest in peace.”
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Pakistan announces 3-day mourning on passing of Sheikh Khalifa
A statement issued on Friday said that the National Flag shall also fly at half-mast during the mourning period.
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Sheikh Khalifa laid to rest at Al Bateen Cemetery in Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi, on Friday performed the funeral prayer for late His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at the Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed the First Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
13 May 2022 -
Dr Sheikh Sultan mourns Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed
In a statement, Sheikh Sultan said, "Our hearts ache over the passing of the beloved Sheikh Khalifa, who continued his late father's legacy and served the country and its people to his last day..."
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Pakistan PM to visit UAE, offer condolences on death of Sheikh Khalifa
Shahbaz will leave for UAE from London where is correctly staying. On Sunday, he will meet and express condolences with the newly elected President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on behalf of the government and the people of Pakistan.
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Rich tributes continue to pour in for late Sheikh Khalifa
Tributes poured in from around the world on Saturday after the UAE announced the death of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan. He was 73.
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Torchbearer of Zayed’s legacy leaves us forever
A cross-section of foreign diplomats, business heavyweights and scholars spoke with Gulf Today, who paid rich tributes and prayed for the departed soul of the legendary Ruler.
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The UAE's foreign policy under Sheikh Khalifa
The Ministry of Presidential Affairs condoles the people of the UAE and the Islamic world... on the passing of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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Bahrain, Oman, Egypt and Brazil declare three days of mourning over passing of Sheikh Khalifa
The Royal Court of Bahrain, Diwan of Oman, Egyptian and Brazilian presidents announced on Friday that flags will be flown at half-mast during the mourning period.
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Sheikh Khalifa through the years
His full name is Khalifa Bin Zayed Bin Sultan Bin Zayed Bin Khalifa Bin Shakhbout Bin Theyab Bin Issa Bin Nahyan Bin Falah Bin Yas. He is the eldest son of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan. His mother is Sheikha Hessa Bint Mohammed Bin Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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Tributes pour in after death of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa
President Joe Biden said Sheikh Khalifa was "a true partner and friend of the United States," adding the US "will honour his memory by continuing to strengthen" relations with the UAE.
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Expats mourn passing of Sheikh Khalifa, say he was a true friend of Pakistan
Expatriates paid glowing tributes to the visionary leader, who provided ample opportunities to all the Pakistanis to excel in their respective fields in the UAE.
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UAE ambassadors and diplomats mourn the death of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed
As Gulf Today shares in the sadness and grief of his passing away, representatives of governments and expatriates of this nation he led astutely, brought about by the values and virtues instilled in him by his parents, the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the late Sheikha Hessa Bint Mohammed Bin Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, express their sincere condolences.
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Egypt’s Mufti pays tributes to Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed for serving Islam, Muslims
The mufti praised the late UAE president's efforts at the regional and international levels, in addition to his contribution to the progress and development of his country.
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Sheikh Khalifa’s remarkable initiatives during his leadership
Sheikh Khalifa has launched several initiatives and decisions, aiming to improve the quality of life and achieve the nation's highest priorities and development goals.
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