H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day in United Arab Emirates
H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day in United Arab Emirates is held on August 6. This event in the first decade of the month August is annual. 
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His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan served as President of the United Arab Emirates since the formation of the Federation on 2 December 1971 and as Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi since 1966. Sheikh Zayed's accession day pivotal in the history of the UAE: Sheikh Zayed became Ruler of Abu Dhabi on August 6, 1966.
Understanding the UAE is impossible without understanding the life of Sheikh Zayed and his deep religious faith, his vision, his determination and hard work, his generosity at home and abroad, and the way in which he devoted his life to the service of his people and the creation of a better world.
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