Sheikh Khalifa: A strategic vision for Abu Dhabi

Khalifa paid great attention to the development of infrastructure and social welfare

Published: May 14, 2022 07:46 Gulf News archives

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EYE ON INFRASTRUCTURE: Sheikh Khalifa reviews plans for roads and bridges for Abu Dhabi in 1981. Image Credit: WAM/Gulf News archives

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Sheikh Khalifa is briefed about a project in the presence of Lt Gen Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, then Abu Dhabi Deputy Crown Prince and Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces. Image Credit: WAM/Gulf News archives

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BUILDING INSTITUTIONS: Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the launch of the Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammad Prize for Child Creativity award in 1998. He said the award would inspire a generation of youth to contribute to the UAE’s development with their creativity. Image Credit: WAM/Gulf News archives

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Sheikh Khalifa inaugurates the new police headquarters in Abu Dhabi in 1983. Image Credit: WAM/Gulf News archives

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UNITED APPROACH: Sheikh Khalifa, General Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, then Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Defence Minister, with Jordan’s King Abdullah at the Idex exhibition in 2001. Image Credit: WAM/Gulf News archives

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Sheikh Khalifa, Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, then Deputy Prime Minister and Dubai Crown Prince, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, then Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain and Brig Dahi Khalfan Tamim, Dubai Police Chief at the inauguration of Dubai Police College in 1989. Image Credit: WAM/Gulf News archives

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Sheikh Khalifa after hoisting the UAE flag during the 30th National Day celebrations in Abu Dhabi. The flagpole was then the world’s tallest. Image Credit: WAM/Gulf News archives

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Sheikh Khalifa tours the Borouge facility in Abu Dhabi after unveiling a plaque to commemorate its formal commissioning. Borouge is a provider of innovative plastics solutions. Image Credit: WAM/Gulf News archives

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ENCOURAGING SPORTSMEN: Sheikh Khalifa, Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed and Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed receive Asian Football Confederation Champions League winners Al Ain Club in October 2003. Image Credit: WAM/Gulf News archives

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FOCUS ON CITIZENS: Sheikh Khalifa unveils a plaque to inaugurate the Federal National Council building in Abu Dhabi in 1989. He was keen on the FNC becoming more representative of the people. Image Credit: WAM/Gulf News archives

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PROACTIVE GOVERNANCE: Sheikh Khalifa chairs an Abu Dhabi Executive Council meeting. Under Sheikh Khalifa’s leadership, the council transformed Abu Dhabi’s economic strategy. Image Credit: WAM/Gulf News archives

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