President of the United Arab Emirates | |
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Federal | |
Incumbent | |
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Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan since 14 May 2022 | |
Details | |
Style | His Highness (formal) His Excellency (international correspondence) |
Heir apparent | Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan |
First monarch | Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan |
Formation | 2 December 1971 |
Website | Official Website |
The President of the United Arab Emirates is the head of state of the United Arab Emirates. Officially, he is elected every five years by the Federal Supreme Council,[1] but because the emir (leader) of Abu Dhabi customarily also holds the presidency of the UAE, the office is de facto hereditary. The President is also Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Chairman of the Supreme Council and Supreme Petroleum Council.