President of the United Arab Emirates
| President of the United Arab Emirates | |
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Federal | |
| Incumbent | |
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| 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. Sheikh Khalifa 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 |
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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 |
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1948– | 3 November 2004 | Incumbent |
Insignia
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Standard of the President, 1973 to 2008. -
Standard of the President, 2008 to present.
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