His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on being elected as the UAE President.
Sheikh Mohammed said election of Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed as the President represents a new historic era.
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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was elected by the Federal Supreme Council Saturday afternoon, a day after the death of his brother His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
“Mohamed bin Zayed carries the legacy of Sheikh Zayed, and is the founder of our centennial and the protector of our union,” he said. “We pledge our allegiance to him and to our people. Our country shall follow him towards the path of glory and prosperity,” he added.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed is also the 17th Ruler of Abu Dhabi.
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