The UAE remembers the remarkable legacy of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
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United Nations General Assembly to pay tribute to late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Global leaders and representatives will observe a minute of silence, will express condolences and sympathies with the UAE government and people, and will reflect on Sheikh Khalifa’s legacy and achievements
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‘Deserving successor’ Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed will boost the UAE’s growth by investing in people: officials
Government officials pointed to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s achievements across security, construction, culture, and tourism, among other fields, and have showed support for his plans to ensure the UAE’s sustainable development
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Sheikh Khalifa helped the UAE lead global rankings with development projects worth $10.8 billion
Under the direction of Sheikh Khalifa, more than 230 public schools were constructed, over 32 government health facilities were established, and more than 4,300km of roads were completed in the UAE
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US Vice President Kamala Harris meets ‘closest of allies’ Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to offer condolences
US President Joe Biden’s administration sent some of its highest-level officials to the UAE, including US Vice President Kamala Harris, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, and CIA Director William Burns, to pay respects to the UAE’s late ruler Sheikh Khalifa
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UK’s Prince William and Boris Johnson meet UAE President to ‘reinforce close bond’ between nations
Through his work as President, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed made a personal contribution to regional stability and conservation which will long be remembered, the UK Prime Minister said
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Sheikh Khalifa was a ‘wise leader’ who dedicated his life to development and humanitarian efforts
The humanitarian stance of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed contributed to charting a brighter future not just for the UAE, but also for numerous communities around the world, with the UAE accounting for 80 percent of the global response to the Covid-19 pandemic
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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed receives heartfelt messages from UK’s Queen Elizabeth II, Saudi Crown Prince
World leaders including UK’s Prince Charles, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Bahrain’s King Hamad, China’s President Xi Jinping, and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared condolences and messages of congratulations to the UAE President
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Business community mourns loss of ‘a father, a mentor and a legend’ in Sheikh Khalifa
Heartfelt comments have been made on the passing of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
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In pictures: A rare look into the life of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed
Here are some of the lesser known photographs from the life of the UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed
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Dubai schools to remain closed on Monday, 16 May, KHDA says following death of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa
The organisation also extended its heartfelt condolences on the passing of Sheikh Khalifa
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Sheikh Khalifa was a beloved leader who understood the relationship between ‘the ruling family and the people’
Industry leaders shared their deepest condolence to the members of the Royal family and the Supreme Council stating that the UAE President Sheikh Khalifa’s teachings will be an inspiration for generations to come
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UAE suspends work for three days, with public and private sectors to resume on Tuesday, May 17
Work has been suspended at ministries, departments, federal and local institutions, and the private sector to mourn the death of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed
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Sheikh Khalifa remembered for pivotal role in opening Abu Dhabi’s economy
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UAE leaders mourn death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai have shared heartfelt messages mourning the death of the UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed
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UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan passes away
The Ministry of Presidential Affairs has announced the start of official mourning for a period of 40 days, starting today, to mark the death of the UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan