The life and times of Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Key moments in Khalifa’s many years of public duty as the nation mourns a leader who graced the country with wisdom, dignity, tolerance and led the UAE on its march of progress, equality and honour
September 03, 1988
Shaikh Khalifa launches a Dh6 million programme to modernise the rescue facilities of Abu Dhabi.
August 01, 1990
Shaikh Khalifa issues a Law No. 3 for 1990 regarding housing loans for nationals. The law stipulates that a housing loans authority be set up for granting loans to citizens with full jurisdiction over the necessary legal processes for implementing its objectives.
October 26, 1990
Shaikh Khalifa orders the building of a new hospital in Ajman. The proposed 200-bed hospital will include an operation
November 14, 2007
Shaikh Khalifa issues a federal law establishing the Emirates Investment Authority to manage assets of the federal government.
January 13, 2008
Shaikh Khalifa receives US President George W. Bush in Abu Dhabi.
May 25, 2008
Shaikh Khalifa hold talks with Spanish King Juan Carlos to boost bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
August 16, 2011
Shaikh Khalifa is awarded the "Islamic Personality of the Year" from Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
December 02, 2011
Shaikh Khalifa receives the Shaikh Rashid Award for the Humanitarian Personality (2010-2011) in Abu Dhabi.
December 01, 2012
Shaikh Khalifa unveils a 10,000 unit housing for citizens across UAE. He announces setting up of federal committee to implement emiratisation for public and private sectors and expand political representation base. theatre, a laboratory, X-ray section, an intensive care unit, an accident section, and a diagnosis and treatment sections.
March 31, 1994
Shaikh Khalifa inaugurates Al Ain International Airport.
December 01, 1997
Shaikh Khalifa opens the modern Armed Forces Officers Club in Abu Dhabi.
November 02, 2004
Shaikh Khalifa becomes Ruler of Abu Dhabi, following death of his father Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
September 21, 2008
Shaikh Khalifa donates Dh200 million to Afghanistan as part of his efforts to ease the suffering of the Afghan people.
November 11, 2008
Shaikh Khalifa orders the construction of 1,000 homes for people affected by floods in Yemen.
April 14, 2009
Shaikh Khalifa visits and tours Dubai accompanied by Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The tour included Marina and Jumeirah Beach Garden, Palm Jumeirah and Burj Khalifa.
December 12, 2012
Shaikh Khalifa opens Khalifa Port, Mena's first semi-automated container terminal in Abu Dhabi
March 17, 2013
Shaikh Khalifa inaugurates Shams 1, the world's largest solar power plant located at Madinat Zayed.
April 30, 2013
Shaikh Khalifa starts his two-day official visit to the United Kingdom upon the invitation of Queen Elizabeth II.
November 03, 2004
The Supreme Council members elect Shaikh Khalifa as President of the UAE.
December 01, 2005
Shaikh Khalifa announces the decision at the Federal National Council meeting that 20 members will be elected and the other 20 will be nominated and sent by the federation's emirates.
May 14, 2006
Shaikh Khalifa issues a law, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, establishing a Western Region municipality. He also issues a law to establish the Western Region Development Council.
July 23, 2009
Khartoum University presents Shaikh Khalifa with an honorary doctorate in recognition of his contributions in enhancing the environmental security and balance.
October 05, 2009
Shaikh Khalifa issues Federal Law No 6 of 2009 to set up a nuclear regulatory body to monitor the peaceful use of atomic energy.
December 26, 2009
Shaikh Khalifa and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak attend the signing of a series of landmark cooperation agreements between the two countries.
September 18, 1966
Shaikh Khalifa is appointed as Representative of the Ruler of Abu Dhabi in the Eastern Province and Chairman of the Tribunals after his father becomes Ruler of Abu Dhabi.
February 1, 1969
Shaikh Khalifa is appointed as Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
February 2, 1969
Shaikh Khalifa is appointed Chief of the Department of Defence, when the Defence Force of Abu Dhabi is formed, nucleus of the present-day UAE Army.
July 1, 1971
When the law for reorganisation of Abu Dhabi Government was issued, Shaikh Khalifa is appointed Prime Minister of Abu Dhabi and Minister of Defence and Finance.
December 3, 1973
Following the establishment of the UAE, Shaikh Khalifa is appointed as Prime Minister of the UAE.
March 12, 2014
Shaikh Khalifa orders urgent food and medical assistance be sent to those affected by famine in Tharparkar district of Pakistan.
March 15, 2014 Shaikh Khalifa issues an Emiri decree restructuring the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.
May 27, 2014
Shaikh Khalifa orders the allocation of a commercial plot in Abu Dhabi for the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Charity Foundation.
May 29, 2006
Shaikh Khalifa sets up the Paris – Sorbonne University, Abu Dhabi.
February 12, 2007
Shaikh Khalifa inaugurates the historic 14th session of the Federal National Council, the first to include elected members, underlines an "ambitious national vision" towards greater participation in the development of the UAE
July 02, 2007
Shaikh Khalifa establishes Khalifa Bin Zayed Foundation for Charitable Works, to assist the poor and students and provide social, health and religious services.
May 02, 2010
Shaikh Khalifa receives the Order of Jerusalem (First Class) from Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Abu Dhabi.
November 22, 2010
Shaikh Khalifa receives Indian President Pratibha Patil at Al Mushrif Palace. The visit signifies the depth of friendly and cooperative relations between both countries and their historical background.
November 25, 2010
Shaikh Khalifa inaugurates and opens to traffic the iconic Shaikh Zayed Bridge, which forms the fourth gateway into the main island of Abu Dhabi.
June 07, 2014
Shaikh Khalifa approves a law making military service mandatory for all Emiratis between 18 and 30 years.
October 02, 2014 Shaikh Khalifa grants Dh18.3 million for the fight against Ebola in West Africa.
January 20, 1974
Shaikh Khalifa presides over the Executive Council of the emirate of Abu Dhabi. This council was formed to replace the Abu Dhabi Council of Ministers following a resolution by the Late Shaikh Zayed abolishing the council and merging some ministries of Abu Dhabi with the Federal Government.
May 1976
Shaikh Khalifa is appointed Deputy Supreme Commander-inChief of the UAE's Armed Forces following the historic resolution by the Federal Supreme Council merging the Armed Forces under one command and one flag.
July 05, 2007
Shaikh Khalifa establishes the Emirates College for Educational Development (ECED), bringing excellence to educational institutions by offering training programmes and certificate courses for educators.
September 19, 2007
Shaikh Khalifa sets up the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company with a capital of Dh10 million - a private joint stock company specialised in the commercialisation of alternative sources of energy which comply with the Kyoto Protocol.
November 25, 2010
Shaikh Khalifa and Queen Elizabeth II exchange honours on the second day of the British monarch's visit to the UAE.
May 11, 2011
Shaikh Khalifa named recipient of the Shaikh Rashid Award for Humanitarian Personality of the Year.