President of the United Arab Emirates

President of the United Arab Emirates
Federal
Incumbent
Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
since 3 November 2004
Details
Style His Royal Highness
Heir apparent Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
First monarch Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Formation 2 December 1971
Website Official Website
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The President of the United Arab Emirates is the head of state of the United Arab Emirates. Officially, he is elected every five years by the Federal Supreme Council,[1] but because the ruler of Abu Dhabi customarily also holds the presidency of the UAE, the office is de facto hereditary. The President is also Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Chairman of the Supreme Council and Supreme Petroleum Council.

The current President is Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Nahyan became President on 3 November 2004, following the death of his father, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

Presidents of the United Arab Emirates (1971–present)

Name Picture Birth–Death Took Office Left Office
1 Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi
زايد بن سلطان آل نهيان
1918–2004 2 December 1971 2 November 2004
(deceased)
Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai
مكتوم بن راشد آل مكتوم
Acting President
1943–2006 2 November 2004 3 November 2004
2 Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi
خليفة بن زايد آل نهيان
1948– 3 November 2004 Incumbent

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