UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan appoints his eldest son Sheikh Khaled as crown prince of Abu Dhabi and names his brothers to top roles
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan appoints his son Khaled as crown prince, the latter having risen to prominence at the country's state security service and as chairman of powerful Abu Dhabi Executive Office.
The state-run WAM news agency announced the appointment of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday as crown prince, without providing further details. A separate announcement said Sheikh Mohammed had appointed Sheikh Mansour as vice president of the UAE with the approval of the Federal Supreme Council.Sheikh Khaled, 41, the new crown prince, has risen to prominence at the country's state security service and as chairman of the powerful Abu Dhabi Executive Office.The United Arab Emirates, a close US ally, is best known as the home of Dubai, a major international hub for business and travel.
Sheikh Mohammed has been the nation's de facto leader since Sheikh Khalifa suffered a stroke in 2014.
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