Coverage dated March 28, 2023 to March 29, 2023

UAE President Names Eldest Son Abu Dhabi Crown Prince

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Move appears to further centralize power in Abu Dhabi, UAE's political capital by virtue of its immense oil wealth

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Deutsche Welle
UAE president names son as Abu Dhabi crown prince – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Mar 28, 2023
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Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is next in line to take over as the leader of the oil-rich country. The president also appointed his brother and Manchester City FC owner as vice president.
Voice of America
UAE President Names Eldest Son Abu Dhabi Crown Prince (opens Voice of America)
Published Mar 28, 2023
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Move appears to further centralize power in Abu Dhabi, UAE's political capital by virtue of its immense oil wealth
The Times of Israel
UAE leader designates eldest son as crown prince, next in line for presidency (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Mar 28, 2023
The Times of Israel's feed description
State-run news agency announces that President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan appoints son Khaled as his successor in Gulf country
France 24
UAE president names son as crown prince, presumed future leader (opens France 24)
Published Mar 29, 2023
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The United Arab Emirates' president named his eldest son as crown prince of Abu Dhabi late on Wednesday, making him the oil-rich Gulf monarchy's likely next leader and cementing his family's hold on…
France 24
UAE president names son crown prince of Abu Dhabi, brothers as deputies (opens France 24)
Published Mar 29, 2023
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United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has appointed his eldest son Sheikh Khaled as crown prince of Abu Dhabi, the oil-rich capital of the Gulf state, and named his brothers…
Minneapolis Star Tribune
UAE leader designates his eldest son as crown prince (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published Mar 29, 2023
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the United Arab Emirates, appointed his eldest son Khaled as crown prince of Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, placing him as next in line to take over as the leader of the federation.

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