Abu Dhabi Government entity officials congratulated HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for being elected unanimously by members of the Federal Supreme Council as President of the United Arab Emirates, succeeding the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Officials declared their allegiance and loyalty to Mohamed bin Zayed by pledging to continue serving the nation with dedication and sincerity under his leadership, pronouncing him as a deserving successor to a great predecessor, whose wisdom will shape the next era of the UAE’s great march forward.

Dr Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman, Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi, said: “We are proud of the unanimous election by the Federal Supreme Council of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed as President of the UAE. He is an honourable custodian who will steer the country’s advancements; a man of great benevolence by tradition and a deserving successor.”

The Federal Supreme Council unanimously elected His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as President of the United Arab Emirates on Saturday 14 May 2022, to succeed the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed who passed away on Friday 13 May, 2022.