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Article: ABU DHABI - PROFILE - SHAIKH ZAYED BIN SULTAN AL NAHYAN AND POLITICAL VIEWS
- Article from:
- APS Review Gas Market Trends
- Article date:
- November 27, 1995
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One of the longest serving rulers in the Middle East, having assumed power in Abu Dhabi in 1966, Shaikh Zayed is known in the Arab World and beyond for his wise leadership. He was the architect behind the UAE, being its first and only president until now. His leadership is credited for keeping the federation intact, at times setting aside the interests of Abu Dhabi in favour of the UAE. By long experience, Shaikh Zayed has become one of the most accomplished oil diplomats among OPEC's heads of state.
The little Shaikh Zayed knows about the oil sector is enough to make him an effective trouble-shooter both at home and abroad, as well as in the Supreme Council of UAE ...