The United Arab Emirates declares 40 days of national mourning, the President of the country dies

2022-05-13 14:27:01Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
The United Arab Emirates declares 40 days of national mourning, the President of
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, who helped transform his country with modernization policies, passed away on Friday at the age of 73.

The Ministry of Presidential Affairs said the country declared 40 days of national mourning, starting today. While local and federal administrations will not work for three days.

Sheikh Khalifa has held a largely ceremonial role since suffering a heart attack and undergoing surgery in 2014. His brother, and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, is widely seen as the "de facto" leader of Emirates, who also dealt with the daily affairs of the country.

Sheikh Khalifa was proclaimed the country's second president in 2004, succeeding his father and state founder, Sheikh Zayed al Nahyan.

Born in 1948, Khalifa was the eldest son of Sheikh Zayed. Prior to his role as president, he was the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and chaired the country's Supreme Petroleum Council.

He was also the director of the Abu Dhabi Investment Fund, one of the largest funds in the world that manages hundreds of billions of dollars in assets in various assets. One of the tallest buildings in the world, the Burj Khalifa, bears his name as he strongly supported the acquisition of the Manchester City club, as he was an ardent football fan.

The Abu Dhabi royal family, headed by him, is rumored to have a fortune of $ 120 billion.

According to the country's constitution, Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, will hold the office of president until the federal council convenes, within 30 days, to elect a new president.


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