Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was an Emirati politician, philanthropist, and the founding father of the United Arab Emirates. Zayed served as the governor of Eastern Region from 1946 until he became the ruler of Abu Dhabi in 1966, and served as the first president of the United Arab Emirates from its independence on 2 December 1971 until his death in 2004. He is referred in the United Arab Emirates as the Father of the Nation for being the principal driving force behind the unification of the United Arab Emirates.
Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the 1st president and founder of the UAE (born 1918)
On November 2, in the year 2004, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the 1st president and founder of the UAE (born 1918). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of November 2, a notable event in this corner of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on November 2, 2004 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 3 October 2026.
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