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The Year of Zayed was commemorated throughout 2018 in the United Arab Emirates to mark the 100th birth anniversary of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the tribal leader and politician who founded the UAE in 1971 and served as its first president until his death in 2004. In 2017, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, his son and then-president, issued directives to dedicate the following year to honoring his legacy. The observance focused on four main themes: wisdom, respect, sustainability, and human development.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (1948–2022), the UAE's second president and ruler of Abu Dhabi from November 2004 to May 2022, was the eldest son of the UAE's first president, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. He took on a significant role in the late 1990s due to his father's health issues and officially became Abu Dhabi's leader in 2004. His tenure saw cultural and academic growth, including the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways. Under his leadership, the UAE became a major economic power. Known for his pro-Western stance, he strengthened ties with the US and Israel.
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Depicts a large denomination in the center within a circle surrounded by inscriptions in Arabic and English. مسكوكة تذكارية |
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Depicts the logo of the event (a portrait of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan facing, wearing a traditional cloak and headpiece, within a circle) in the center dividing dates of birth and issue, inscriptions of the event in Arabic and English. عام زايد |
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