UAE President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan passes away

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan passed away at 73 on Friday. He served as the president of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi since November 3, 2004. 

The world’s tallest tower in the UAE’s emirate of Dubai is named the Burj Khalifa after the late ruler.

The UAE’s Ministry of Presidential Affairs announced a 40-day period of mourning and a three-day suspension of work in all ministries and the private sector starting Friday, including flags to be flown at half-staff.

He had long ceased having involvement in day-to-day affairs, with his brother, Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed, seen as the de-facto ruler. There was no immediate announcement about the successor.

 

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