Abu Dhabi Crown HH Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was on Saturday elected as the new President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The 61-year-old will be the country's third president, after succeeding Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who passed away on Friday at the age of 73, reports Khaleej Times.

Sheikh Mohamed, who is also the Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, was elected by the UAE's Federal Supreme Council. He will hold office for a five-year term before being eligible for re-election.

In a statement issued by Dr BR Shetty from India, Dr Shetty praised HH Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for being a strong and visionary leader, who will steer the UAE through path-breaking reforms, making it an oasis of prosperity. HH Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is having a special affection for India and he will guide the already close bilateral relations between the two friendly countries to a new high. 

Abu Dhabi Crown HH Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was on Saturday elected as the new President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The 61-year-old will be the country's third president, after succeeding Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who passed away on Friday at the age of 73, reports Khaleej Times.

Sheikh Mohamed, who is also the Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, was elected by the UAE's Federal Supreme Council. He will hold office for a five-year term before being eligible for re-election.

In a statement issued by Dr BR Shetty from India, Dr Shetty praised HH Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for being a strong and visionary leader, who will steer the UAE through path-breaking reforms, making it an oasis of prosperity. HH Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is having a special affection for India and he will guide the already close bilateral relations between the two friendly countries to a new high.