Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, has died. He is 73 years old.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan was ill for many years. Syed al-Nahyan will be succeeded by his half-brother, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed of Abu Dhabi.
Emirates has declared a 40-day mourning period following the death of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan was one of the richest men in the world. He became President of the United Arab Emirates in 2004. The family of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan is worth $ 150 billion.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan was the second President of the Emirates and the 16th Ruler of Abu Dhabi.
(Al Jazeera)
