Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed elected UAE president. Here’s all you need to know about the leader.
According to the WION on My 14, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, considered the de-facto ruler of the United Arab Emirates, was elected as the new president of the oil-rich nation on Saturday after his half-brother and former ruler Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin al-Nahyan passed away yesterday (May 13) at the age of 73.
The new president will hold the office for a five-year term before being eligible for re-election.
