Sheikh Mohammed named UAE President

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On May 14, the rulers of the United Arab Emirates unanimously appointed Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the nation's president.

• The country's seven sheikhs, who are the rulers of the UAE, took the decision at a meeting held at the Al Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi.

• The post fell vacant after the country's president and ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, 73, died on 13 May.

• The transition of power marks only the third time this U.S.-allied nation of seven sheikhdoms has selected a President since becoming an independent nation in 1971.

• The UAE has had a presidential system since it emerged as an independent nation in 1971.

• Important facts about UAE

• There are no rivers in the UAE

• The UAE was the first country in the world to appoint a minister for artificial intelligence

• The Arabian Oryx is the national animal of the UAE

• Six of the world’s tallest hotels are in the UAE

• It is located on the southeast end of the Arabian Peninsula. 

• The country's form of government is an absolute monarchy.

• Each emirate of the UAE is ruled by a separate royal family.

• The falcon is the UAE's national symbol 

• Capital city   -   Abu Dhabi

• 7 Emirates of the UAE  -  Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain.

• Religion  - Muslims 76%, Christians 19%

• Language  -  Arabic

• Currency   -   Dirhams

• National Day   -  2 December