Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was elected on Saturday as the new president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Khaleej Times reports that the 61-year-old will become the country’s third president after succeeding Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who died on Friday at the age of 73.
The Federal Supreme Council of the UAE elected Sheikh Mohamed, who is also the Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
Before he can be re-elected, he will hold office for a five-year term.