President of the United Arab Emirates facts for kids
Quick facts for kids President of the United Arab Emirates |
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| Executive branch of the Federal Government of the United Arab Emirates | |
| Style | His Highness |
| Member of | Federal Supreme Council |
| Residence | Qasr Al Watan |
| Seat | Abu Dhabi |
| Appointer | Federal Supreme Council |
| Term length | Five years, renewable |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of the United Arab Emirates |
| Inaugural holder | Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan |
| Formation | 2 December 1971 |
| Deputy | Vice President |
The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the country's leader. This important role is held by someone who guides the nation and represents it to the world. The President is also the commander-in-chief of the UAE's armed forces.
The President and Vice Presidents are officially chosen every five years. They are elected by a group called the Federal Supreme Council. The prime minister of the United Arab Emirates is also officially appointed by the President.
In practice, the ruler of Abu Dhabi usually becomes the President. The ruler of Dubai usually becomes the Prime Minister.
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is famous for bringing the seven emirates together. He helped form them into one country. He was the UAE's first President from 1971 until he passed away in 2004.
His son, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, became the next President. He served until his death in 2022. After his brother Khalifa passed away, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was elected. He became the third and current President of the UAE on May 14, 2022.
Who Are the Presidents of the UAE?
The UAE has had three official Presidents since it was formed in 1971. Here is a list of the leaders who have held this important position.
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Time in Office | From Emirate | ||
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Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan زايد بن سلطان آل نهيان (1918–2004) |
2 December 1971 | 2 November 2004 (Passed away in office) |
32 years, 336 days |  Abu Dhabi |
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Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum مكتوم بن راشد آل مكتوم (1943–2006) |
2 November 2004 | 3 November 2004 | 1 day |  Dubai |
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Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan خليفة بن زايد آل نهيان (1948–2022) |
3 November 2004 | 13 May 2022 (Passed away in office) |
17 years, 191 days | Abu Dhabi |
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Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم (born 1949) |
13 May 2022 | 14 May 2022 | 1 day | Dubai |
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Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan محمد بن زايد آل نهيان (born 1961) |
14 May 2022 | Still in office | 3 years, 122 days | Abu Dhabi |
Presidential Flags
The President of the UAE has a special flag. This flag represents the President's office. It has changed slightly over the years.
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The President's flag from 1973 to 2008.
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The President's flag from 2008 to today.
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See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Presidentes de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos para niños
- Vice President of the United Arab Emirates
- List of prime ministers of the United Arab Emirates
