UAE says ruler in 'reassuring' condition after surgery


  • World
  • Tuesday, 04 Feb 2014

France's President Francois Hollande (R) has a discussion with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahayan (2nd L) during the opening of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, in this picture provided by WAM, January 15, 2013. REUTERS/WAM/Handout

DUBAI (Reuters) - The president of United Arab Emirates is in "stable and reassuring" condition after surgery following a stroke late last month, state media reported on Monday.

The WAM state news agency quoted the half brother of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahayan, as telling guests: "Yes we passed through a difficult crisis, we have overcome it, thanks be to God."

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