Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed elected President of the UAE

Federal Supreme Council unanimously names Sheikh Mohamed the third president, following the death of his brother Sheikh Khalifa. Sheikh Mohamed said he was honoured at the trust invested in him by his brothers. The President, Sheikh Mohamed “expressed his appreciation for the dear trust that his brothers, their highnesses, members of the Federal Supreme Council, have entrusted him with, praying that Almighty Allah helps him succeed, helps him in taking on this great responsibility and meeting it in serving the UAE .