The UAE government declared a 40-day period of mourning in honor of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan's death

Since becoming the president of the oil-rich kingdom, Sheikh Khalifa presided over a major restructuring of governments both at the national and state levels.

Under his reign, the UAE has witnessed an accelerated development that ensured decent living for the people calling the country home, according to a Khaleej Times report.

After being elected as the president, Sheikh Khalifa launched his first strategic plan for the UA....