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UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed passes away at 73

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed passes away at 73
Written by Abhishek Hari
May 13, 2022, 07:46 pm 2 min read
UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed passes away at 73
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan served as the president of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Abu Dhabi since 2004. (Photo Credit: Wikipedia Commons)

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan died aged 73 on Friday, reported Emirati state news agency WAM. He had been battling illness for several years. "The Ministry of Presidential Affairs condoles the people of the UAE, the Arab and Islamic nation, and the world over the demise of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan," WAM reported.

Context
Why does this story matter?
  • Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower, is named after the late leader of the prosperous UAE.
  • Sheikh Khalifa became the UAE's president in 2004.
  • He suffered a stroke ten years later, which kept him mostly out of the public eye ever since.
  • Forbes magazine estimated his personal fortune at $19 billion in 2008.
  • There has been no immediate announcement about his successor as yet.
Mourning
UAE announces 40-day mourning period

Sheikh Khalifa had long ceased to be involved in daily affairs, with his brother, Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed, widely considered the de facto ruler. The Ministry of Presidential Affairs has announced a 40-day period of official mourning, with flags flying at half-mast and a three-day closure of federal, state, and local government ministries and all official entities, including the private sector.

Profile
Profile of late UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed

Sheikh Khalifa, the second president of the UAE and the 16th Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, was born in 1948. He succeeded his father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who was the independent UAE's first president from 1971 until his death in 2004. Notably, under Sheikh Khalifa, the country had reportedly witnessed accelerated development across several sectors.

Reforms
Khalifa undertook massive economic, political restructuring

Sheikh Khalifa oversaw a massive overhaul of both the Federal Government and the government of Abu Dhabi since becoming the president of the UAE. He also spearheaded growth of the oil and gas industry, as well as downstream industries, which helped the country diversify its economy. He launched initiatives to achieve equitable and sustainable development, prioritizing the prosperity of the ordinary UAE citizens.

Legacy
Nomination system reformed under Khalifa

Khalifa also conducted extensive excursions throughout the UAE to evaluate the needs of the Northern Emirates. He gave directions for the construction of various housing, education, and social service projects. Furthermore, he started an initiative to modernize the nomination framework for Federal National Council members, which was viewed as a first step toward the introduction of direct elections in the UAE.

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Abhishek Hari is a JRF holder in Political Science and is currently the National Writer at NewsBytes. He has previously worked as Sub-editor at The Wire and as a political researcher at the Lok Sabha Secretariat. Hindu College, University of Delhi, and Jamia Millia Islamia are his alma mater. In his free time, he loves to play the drums and listen to classic rock and roll music.
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