Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLVII

No 51/52

20/27-December-2004

UAE

New Abu Dhabi Executive Council Marks Start Of Post-Zayid Era

The post-Shaikh Zayid era in Abu Dhabi began in earnest in early December when his eldest son and successor (as UAE president, as well as Ruler of Abu Dhabi), Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayid Al Nuhayyan, issued two decrees relating to the formation of a new Executive Council. The first appointed Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Shaikh Muhammadbin Zayid Al Nuhayyan chairman of the...