UAE President, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan, passes on

United Arab Emirates President, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan, has passed away at age 73, state news agencies said Friday.
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“The Ministry of Presidential Affairs condoles the people of the UAE, the Arab and Islamic nation and the world over the demise of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the UAE,” a WAM news agency said in a statement.
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Sheikh Khalifa served as the President of the UAE and ruler of Abu Dhabi since November 3, 2004.
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The Ministry of Presidential Affairs has announced 40 days of mourning for the passing of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, the Khaleej Times reported.