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	Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahayan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (Arabic:الشيخ زايد بن سلطان أل نهيان)‎, (1918 — 2 November 2004), 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.
		Zayed was first appointed (by the other six Sheikhs on the Supreme Council) to the presidency of the UAE in 1971 and was reappointed on four further occasions: 1976, 1981, 1986, and 1991.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Zayed_bin_Sultan_Al_Nahayan (1185 words)

	Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum (1943 – 4 January 2006) (Arabic: الشيخ مكتوم بن راشد آل مكتوم) was the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and the emir or ruler of Dubai.
		Sheikh Maktoum also briefly served as acting President of the United Arab Emirates on 2-3 November 2004 following the death of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahayan until Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahayan was proclaimed and installed as President of the United Arab Emirates on 4 November 2004.
		Sheikh Maktoum ran the emirate of Dubai along with his two brothers, Sheikh Mohammed (Crown Prince and Minister of Defense) and Sheikh Hamdan (Minister of Finance) of the United Arab Emirates.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Maktoum_bin_Rashid_Al_Maktoum (316 words)

	Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
		The legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Father of the UAE
		Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Founder and President of the United Arab Emirates and one of the most outstanding leaders in the history of the world, has died, on what is the nineteenth day of Ramadan, 1425, in the Islamic calendar.
		Sheikh Zayed also began to rapidly transform the country: assembling a government from the ground up, creating departments for water and electricity, finance, municipal planning, police, defense, communications, internal affairs, external affairs, health, education and the judiciary.
	www.ameinfo.com /sheikh_zayed_bin_sultan_al_nahyan (642 words)

	The Epoch Times \| UAE President Sheikh Zayed Dead at 86
		Sheikh Zayed, who ruled Abu Dhabi since 1966, was the founding leader of the United Arab Emirates, after seven Arab territories gained independence from Britain in 1971.
		Sheikh Zayed oversaw the United Arab Emirates' transformation from a group of barren tribal principalities into a stable and prosperous modern nation.
		Sheikh Zayed believed security and prosperity of the region could only be assured only through unity and in 1971, the six trucial states of the Persian Gulf took independence from Britain and formed the United Arab Emirates.
	www.theepochtimes.com /news/4-11-2/24147.html (279 words)

	Middle East Online
		Sheikh Zayed, who was genuinely loved by his people for using oil money to turn his desert country green, played a key part in creating the UAE out of the Trucial States on December 2, 1971, following Britain's pullout from the Gulf.
		Sheikh Zayed - who was born "around 1918" according to official documents - had his share of health problems over the past few years, undergoing neck surgery in 1996 and a kidney transplant four years later.
		Sheikh Zayed had been initiated to the rules of government in 1946, when Shakhbut entrusted him with the administration of the oasis of Al-Ain.
	www.middle-east-online.com /english?id=11758 (712 words)

	UAE: History; Present Day; H.H. Shaykh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahayan
		His father, Sheikh Sultan, was briefly Ruler between 1922 and 1926, and then, after a brief reign by an uncle, Sheikh Zayed's eldest brother, Sheikh Shakhbut, became Ruler at the beginning of 1928.
		With the record of his achievements as Ruler's Representative in Al Ain, Sheikh Zayed was the natural choice to preside over this process, and, in August 1966, he succeeded as Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
		Sheikh Zayed's own determination, powers of conciliation, and willingness to compromise for the common good were crucial in the eventual success of the negotiations, and when the federation of the United Arab Emirates was officially formed in 1971, Sheikh Zayed was the logical choice as the President of the new state.
	faculty.uaeu.ac.ae /~eesa/History/zayed.html (2432 words)

	Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1918-2004)
		An Emirati man kisses the picture of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahayan during the sheikh’s funeral in Abu Dhabi Nov. 3, 2004.
		SHEIKH ZAYED bin Sultan Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates, died Nov. 2, 2004.
		Sheikh Zayed warned that Israeli policies ”pose a threat to the security in the region.” He urged the United States and all world powers concerned with peace to send international observers to separate the Palestinians and Israelis and to provide protection for the Palestinian people against the brutality of the Israeli army.
	www.wrmea.com /archives/March_2005/0503041.html (787 words)

	Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan - The Royal Forums
		Sheikh Zayed’s son, the crown prince of the largest emirate of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan, will succeed him as ruler of Abu Dhabi - and is expected to succeed him as UAE president.
		Sheikh Zayed, ruler of Abu Dhabi since 1966, was the founding leader of the United Arab Emirates, which he had ruled since the seven emirates forged a union and took independence from Britain in 1971.
		Zayed was born in 1918 and named after his grandfather, Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, who has the longest reign in the emirate's history, ruling Abu Dhabi from 1855 to 1909.
	www.theroyalforums.com /forums/f70/sheikh-zayed-bin-sultan-al-nahyan-3823.html (5310 words)

	The Nation
		Sheikh Zayed had his share of health problems over the past few years, undergoing neck surgery in 1996 and a kidney transplant four years later.
		Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahayan, who died Tuesday after ruling the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since the birth of the federation more than three decades ago, enjoyed the role of elder statesman in a conflict-torn region.
		Sheikh Zayed — who was born “around 1918” according to official documents — had his share of health problems over the past few years, undergoing neck surgery in 1996 and a kidney transplant four years later.
	www.nation.com.pk /daily/nov-2004/3/index5.php (758 words)

	The Man Behind the U.A.E.
		Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Qaiwin and Fujairah, the previous July, to establish a federation to be known as the United Arab Emirates simultaneously with the ending of the treaty relationship with Britain.
		The seventh emirate, Ras Al Kaimah, formally acceded to the new federation on 10 February 1972.
		The Head of State of the United Arab Emirates is its President, H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahayan who is also the ruler of Abu Dhabi.
	al_ali02.tripod.com /zayedgallery.html (208 words)

	Pakistan Link Headlines
		He is the youngest of the four sons of Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed, Ruler of Abu Dhabi from 1922 to 1926.
		He was named after his grandfather, Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa, who ruled the Emirate from 1855 to 1909, the longest reign in the three centuries since the Al Nahyan family emerged as leaders of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
		In 1946, Sheikh Zayed was chosen to fill a vacancy as the Ruler's Representative in the Eastern Region of Abu Dhabi, centered on the oasis of Al Ain, approximately 160 kilometers east of the island of Abu Dhabi itself.
	www.pakistanlink.com /headlines/Nov04/03/10.html (437 words)

	UAE President Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan-Al Nahyan passes away. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The ailing Sheikh Zayed, who was nearly 90, had governed the seven-member oil-rich Gulf federation since its birth in 1971.
		Under the UAE constitution, Prime Minister Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid a Maktoum, ruler of Dubai, will act as president until the federal council which groups rulers of the seven emirates meets within 30 days to elect a new president.
		Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahayan was given a state burial this afternoon.
	www.maldivesinfo.gov.mv /news.php?newsid=4696 (105 words)

	NewsFromRussia.Com:Sheikh Khalifa is the next President of the United Arab Emirates
		Afterwards, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahayan, Sheikh Zayed's eldest son, was elected president by UAE's federal council, state-owned Abu Dhabi television said on Wednesday.
		Crowds ran behind the convoy which later carried the body of Sheikh Zayed, who died on Tuesday after 33 years at the helm of the federation, to a mosque bearing his name at the entrance of the UAE capital.
		Sheikh Khalifa expressed his appreciation for the trust and confidence shown in him by his colleagues and brothers, the Rulers of the Emirates, WAM said.
	newsfromrussia.com /world/2004/11/04/56973_.html (620 words)

	[Goanet]UAE founding father Sheikh Zayed dies
		The ailing Sheikh Zayed, who was in his late 80s, had governed the seven- member oil-rich OPEC (news - web sites) member since its birth in 1971 and was genuinely loved by his people.
		Zayed's heir apparent is his eldest son and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan.
		Sheikh Zayed, who was genuinely loved by his people for using oil money to turn his desert country green, played a key part in creating the UAE on December 2, 1971 following Britain's pullout from the Gulf.
	www.mail-archive.com /goanet@goanet.org/msg18028.html (561 words)

	The Muslim News
		Sheikh Zayed was in his late 80's and had suffered from poor health for a long time.
		Sheikh Zayed ruled Abu Dhabi since 1966, a city which was to become the capital of the U.A.E. when the seven-emirate federation was formed in 1971 after taking independence from Britain in a campaign that Sheikh Zayed led.
		Sheikh Zayed was the father of 19 sons and an undivulged number of daughters.
	www.muslimnews.co.uk /news/print_version.php?article=8346 (945 words)

	Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahayan dies at 86 - Royal Blue Forums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		From Riyadh, Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz telephoned the new emir of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan, to present his condolences on his father's death and to say that he would lead a delegation to the emirate on Wednesday.
		Shaikh Zayed was also a moderate and simple man. "Moderate in his food, in his clothing, in the things he liked and in his decisions.
		The Princess expressed deep condolences on the death of Sheikh Zayed and prayed to God to grant his soul perfect peace and the Al Nahyan family and the UAE people the patience to bear the great loss.
	forums.rbhq.net /showthread.php?t=2664 (4464 words)

	Secretary-General Saddened by Death of United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahayan
		The Secretary-General learned with profound sadness yesterday of the death of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahayan, President of the United Arab Emirates.
		Sheikh Zayed al-Nahayan was a most distinguished statesman, who had led the UAE since its formation in 1971.
		Sheikh Zayed’s wisdom, strong belief in diplomacy and generous assistance to developing countries also won him wide renown outside his own country -- in the Islamic world and even further afield.
	www.unis.unvienna.org /unis/pressrels/2004/sgsm9577.html (199 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > News > World -- UAE ruler Sheikh Zayed laid to rest
		ABU DHABI –; Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahayan was laid to rest on Wednesday as fellow leaders assembled to pay final tribute to the man who turned the United Arab Emirates from a desert country into an economic success.
		Zayed, who led this OPEC member country since its founding in 1971, died on Tuesday in his early 90s after a long illness.
		Sheikh Zayed's generosity, moderation and diplomacy won him a prominent place in the Arab and Muslim world.
	www.signonsandiego.com /news/world/20041103-0601-emirates-president.html (608 words)

	Did the US save Osama?
		Sheikh Hamdan stayed in Afghanistan for three full weeks during the 1999 hunt, Parrot said, while supplies were ferried back and forth to the luxury camp by a U.A.E. Ministry of Defense C-130 cargo aircraft.
		According to Parrot, bin Laden often stayed for four weeks at a time in the camps, while the Gulf royals hunted in Toyota Land Cruisers and feasted in million-dollar air-conditioned tents the size of palaces.
		Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed, chief arms purchaser for the Arab sheikhdom, openly courted the French and threatened repeatedly to purchase Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000 jets if the U.S. wouldn't give the U.A.E. access to the very latest radar and avionics package.
	www.martinfrost.ws /htmlfiles/bin_laden3.html (1468 words)

	Eahs_History
		The UAE has a deep affinity for Arabian horses, stemming from HH sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahayan's concern for reviving the glory of the breed, as it was in Arabian tradition.
		In august, 1988 two delegates from the UAE representing the Stables of HH Sheikh Zayed, participated in the 1990 meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona.
		In September 1988, two WAHO council members were invited to discuss with HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahayan the possibility of founding a registry office to be approved locally and internationally, and to make the necessary contacts with WAHO.
	www.eahs.org /history.htm (534 words)

	Innovation award programme spearheads MOFI-led initiative to transform federal ministries - Zawya.com \| Middle East ...
		H.E. Dr Mohammed Khalfan Bin Kharbash, UAE Minister of State for Finance and Industry, Dr Hanif Hassan Al Kassimi, Zayed University's vice president, and Dr Rashi Glazer, Associate Professor at the Hass School of Business UC Berkeley were the official signatories on behalf of the respective parties to the agreement.
		Dr Kharbash said: "This agreement and the ultimate award reflect the vision and philosophy of HH The President Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his desire to see the country progress and meet the highest expectations and standards.
		His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, President of Zayed University, added that such agreements embody the vision and mission of the university.
	www.zawya.com /story.cfm/ZAWYA20040913060830 (970 words)

	UAE president Sheikh Zayed is dead
		Sheikh Zayed, who has been the ruler of the UAE for over 30 years, had been ailing for several years and did not attend Arab summits.
		His eldest son, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahayan, has been heir apparent since his father named him in 1969 as crown prince of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the seven emirates.
		Sheikh Zayed, ruler of Abu Dhabi since 1966, was the founding leader of the UAE, which he ruled since the seven emirates forged a union and gained independence from Britain in 1971.
	www.24x7updates.com /FullStory-News-UAE_president_Sheikh_Zayed_is_dead-ID-22938.html (1078 words)

	The Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation
		The Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation
		The African continent attracts a great attention and a special care by H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahayan, President of the U.A.E. and Founder of this Foundation.
		This mosque with all its modern advanced attachments such as the library, the study classes and the lecture halls is an Islamic work of art designed to match the African Islamic style.
	www.zayed.org.ae /English/whatwehavedoneafrica.htm (436 words)

	Late UAE President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahiyan
		We pray to Almighty Allah for the salvation of his departed soul and for granting the fortitude to the members of his bereaved family and countrymen to bear this loss.
		Undoubtedly, late President Zayed was a leader of high-esteem with modern thoughts and understandings who through his untiring efforts turned his desert country green and made the United Arab Emirates one of the advanced countries in the Arab lands and the world.
		Meanwhile I sincerely wish success of the acting President of UAE, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid who is also a dynamic leader in running his country smoothly during the transition period.
	nation.ittefaq.com /artman/exec/view.cgi/24/13736/printer (153 words)

	Government Innovation Award named after late President Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahayan \| UAE Mofi
		H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Presidential Affairs, announced that a Government Innovation Award named in honour of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, has been launched under the supervision of the Ministry of Finance and Industry in tandem with Zayed University and the University of California, Berkley.
		'We named this award after the late Sheikh Zayed in recognition of the part he played in inspiring the innovation that has led to the development of the UAE and driven its progress to become a modern nation.
		Sheikh Zayed ensured the Government actively encouraged innovation through a variety of programmes and incentives,' said H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
	www.ameinfo.com /55806.html (1363 words)

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