UAE Ruler Names Son Crown Prince, Elevates Other Royals
- Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed named Abu Dhabi’s crown prince
- Powerful royals promoted, expanding their portfolios
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed
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The ruler of the United Arab Emirates named his son crown prince of Abu Dhabi, effectively positioning him as the next in line in the major OPEC oil exporter, and elevated several powerful brothers in a careful division of power.