Sheikh Khaled appointed as UAE's new crown prince.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has named his eldest son, Sheikh Khaled, as the crown prince of Abu Dhabi, fortifying his family's hold on power in the oil-rich country. Sheikh Khaled, who loves jujitsu, has served as a member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and sits on the board of state oil giant ADNOC. His appointment was welcomed by other Gulf rulers including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and is part of the larger trend seen in Gulf monarchies where direct lineage is preferred for succession.