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Publish date13 May 2022 - 20:39
Story Code : 549416

UAE ruler Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed dies aged 73

The United Arab Emirates’ long-ailing ruler, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has died aged 73, the government’s state-run news agency has announced.
UAE ruler Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed dies aged 73
The UAE’s ministry of presidential affairs announced 40 days of mourning and a three-day suspension of work in all ministries and the private sector beginning on Friday, including flags to be flown at half-staff.
He had long ceased having involvement in the day-to-day affairs of ruling the country. Instead, his half-brother, Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed, was seen as the de-facto ruler and the decision-maker of major foreign policy decisions, such as joining a Saudi-led war in Yemen spearheading an embargo on neighboring Qatar in recent years.
There was no immediate announcement about a successor, although Mohammed bin Zayed is anticipated to claim the presidency.
 
 
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Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed UAE long-ailing ruler
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