Sunday, January 2, 2011

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan


Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1918 - November 2, 2004) was the first Chairman of the UAE and Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Born in 1918 in the city of Abu Dhabi Al Hosn Palace was named after his grandfather, Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, who ruled the Emirate of Abu Dhabi since 1855 to 1909. Succeeded in ruling the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, his son Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, was elected by the Supreme Council of the Federation as head of state.

 

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