UAE's Sheikh Mohammed appoints eldest son as Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi's ruler, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has named his eldest son, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as the new crown prince, projecting stability and ensuring a smooth succession in the UAE. The move comes as the country faces economic challenges due to the pandemic and declining oil prices. Sheikh Mohammed, who is also the deputy supreme commander of the UAE's armed forces, is widely seen as a key figure in the country's leadership.