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16th June 2003, 03:38 PM
UAE Ruler Names New Son As Successor
It was not clear why Sheik Khalid was removed. He had been the crown prince for 37 years and the emirate's de facto ruler for the past four years, owing to the ill-health of his octogenarian father.
Sources close to the family said minor disputes broke out between the brothers and were brought to the ruler's attention before Saturday's decree was issued. The sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, refused to elaborate.
http://start.earthlink.net/newsarticle?cat=7&aid=D7RM9NI00_story
This is how its done in other countries, right?
(Shameless sarcastic detour): Hmmm, watch out Dubya, Neil, Marvin, Dorothy, and Jeb are waiting in the wings.:D
It was not clear why Sheik Khalid was removed. He had been the crown prince for 37 years and the emirate's de facto ruler for the past four years, owing to the ill-health of his octogenarian father.
Sources close to the family said minor disputes broke out between the brothers and were brought to the ruler's attention before Saturday's decree was issued. The sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, refused to elaborate.
http://start.earthlink.net/newsarticle?cat=7&aid=D7RM9NI00_story
This is how its done in other countries, right?
(Shameless sarcastic detour): Hmmm, watch out Dubya, Neil, Marvin, Dorothy, and Jeb are waiting in the wings.:D