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The second president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, succeeding his father, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, upon his death on November 2, 2004. He served as the president of the UAE and the emir (ruler) of Abu Dhabi until his passing in 2022, guiding the nation through significant growth, modernization, and international prominence during his tenure.