The President of the UAE dies at the age of 73

Mr. Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan limited his public appearances after suffering a stroke in 2014. During his treatment, most of the power was vested in Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan – half-brother of his father. different from his mother.

WAM news agency said the funeral will take place for 40 days. Ministries, government agencies at the federal and local levels, as well as private organizations will be closed for three days.

According to UAE law, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE will temporarily assume the position of President until the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) meets within 30 days. date to elect a new President.

Mr. Khalifa assumed his first term as President in 2004 following the death of his father Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan, who founded the Gulf state in 1971. He has served as President of the UAE for more than 17 years.

During his time in office, President Khalifa bin Zayed has helped make the UAE a thriving power in the region and a major business and technology hub. Also under his administration, the UAE signed an agreement to normalize historic relations with Israel, known as the Abrahamic Agreement.