The transition of power marks only the third time this U.S.-allied nation of seven sheikhdoms has selected a president since becoming an independent nation in 1971 Tweet added by TIME @TIME

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4 days ago

The transition of power marks only the third time this U.S.-allied nation of seven sheikhdoms has selected a president since becoming an independent nation in 1971

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Becomes U.A.E.'s President

The ascension of Sheikh Mohammed, 61, had been expected after the death Friday of his half-brother

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Stephen Waldee

@GSDubs21

4 days ago

@TIME The US has had 10. And had a couple of those President’s served a second term…….

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Victor Rooroh

@VGXR

4 days ago

@TIME The Emir of Abu Dhabi is automatically the President and the Emir of Dubai the Vice President as far as I know

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