Zayed bin Sultan-al-Nahyan was a long serving President of which of the following?
- AOman
- BKuwait
- CUnited Arab EmiratesCorrect
- DSaudi Arabia
Explanation
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was the founding father and the principal driving force behind the formation of the United Arab Emirates. He served as the first President of the UAE from the federation's inception in 1971 until his death in 2004. He is often referred to as the Father of the Nation in the UAE for his role in uniting the seven emirates. Prior to becoming President, he was the ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
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