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 also known as the Raʾīs in Arabic. The President is the head of state, meaning they are the main representative of the UAE to the world.
The President and the Vice Presidents are chosen every five years. This election is done by the Federal Supreme Council, which is a group of rulers from each of the seven emirates. The President then officially appoints the prime minister of the United Arab Emirates.
In reality, the ruler of Abu Dhabi usually becomes the President. The ruler of Dubai usually becomes the Prime Minister. The President is also the top commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was the first President. He helped bring the seven emirates together to form one country. He was President from 1971 until he passed away in 2004. His son, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, became the second President. He also passed away while in office in 2022. After his brother Khalifa's death, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was chosen as the third and current President on May 14, 2022.
Who Are the Presidents of the UAE?
This table shows the leaders who have served as President of the UAE.
| No. | Portrait | Name | Took office | Left office | Emirate |
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Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan زايد بن سلطان آل نهيان |
2 December 1971 | 2 November 2004 (Died in office) |
 Abu Dhabi |
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Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum مكتوم بن راشد آل مكتوم |
2 November 2004 | 3 November 2004 |  Dubai |
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Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan خليفة بن زايد آل نهيان |
3 November 2004 | 13 May 2022 (Died in office) |
Abu Dhabi |
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Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم |
13 May 2022 | 14 May 2022 | Dubai |
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Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan محمد بن زايد آل نهيان |
14 May 2022 | Incumbent | Abu Dhabi |
Presidential Symbols
These images show the special flags used by the President of the UAE.
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The President's flag from 1973 to 2008.
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The President's flag from 2008 until 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
Images for kids
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A graph showing changes in life expectancy in the UAE under different presidents.
