The West Asia Post | UAE strongman becomes the new President
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: May 22, 2022, 01:07 IST | Updated: May 22, 2022, 01:07 IST
The UAE’s de-facto leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed was elected president, a day after the death of his half-brother. However, the 61-year-old has already been calling the shots in the Gulf state for years. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis tells you the story of his rise to power.
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