Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condoles the death of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, says he will pay a condolence visit
The President of United Arab Emirates , Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has passed away at age 73.
Under the constitution, vice-president and premier Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai, would act as president until the federal council which groups the rulers of the seven emirates meets within 30 days to elect a new president. "The UAE has lost its righteous son and leader of the 'empowerment phase' and guardian of its blessed journey," MbZ said on Twitter, praising Khalifa's wisdom and generosity.
Condolences started pouring in from world leaders including Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Bahrain's king, Egypt's president and Iraq's prime minister.Khalifa came to power in 2004 in the richest emirate Abu Dhabi and became the head of state. He is expected to be succeeded as ruler of Abu Dhabi by Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed.
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