Shifting sands of succession and politics


Issue 911 - 29 Oct 2011 | 4 minute read

The health of UAE president and Abu Dhabi ruler Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan has long been the subject of speculation – he was abroad last year for medical treatment in a Swiss clinic.  He has also never been the most charismatic of world leaders, usually only appearing in the press after sending cables of condolences/congratulations or departing for his autumn/winter private hunting trips in Kazakhstan. 

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