Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Emir of Abu Dhabi, the principal architect of the seven United Arab Emirates, was the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the UAE for over 30 years (1971-2004). Sheikh Zayed was the youngest son of Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the traditional ruler of Abu Dhabi from 1922 to 1926. He was named after his famous grandfather, Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, who ruled the emirate from 1855 to 1909. On August 6, 1966 he succeeded his brother, … Wikipedia
His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan is the late President of the UAE. He has played a vital role in the development of the UAE and of his own emirate, Abu Dhabi www.sheikhzayed.com/index_noflash.htm
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