President of the United Arab Emirates

Election and term

The president and vice president are elected every five years by the Federal Supreme Council (FSC). The FSC, which is the highest constitutional body in the UAE, consists of all seven emirates. The FSC meets every five years and either reaffirms the existing president or elect a new one. The rulers of Abu Dhabi and Dubai must be among the five required votes, giving the two largest emirates an effective veto power. The term is five years according to the Gregorian calendar, and they are eligible to be re-elected for the same office. If either offices of the president or vice-president become vacant due to death, resignation, or other circumstances, the FSC is required to meet within a month and elect a successor for the remainder of the term.

Constitutional roles and powers

The President serves as the head of state. The president's primary role includes overseeing the execution of policy and law. The president is also the commander-in-chief of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces. The prime minister of the United Arab Emirates is appointed by the president

List of officeholders (1971–present)

Presidential standard

The presidential standard is a special version of the UAE flag reserved for the head of state. It is distinct from the original national flag and is regulated by federal protocol. This flag is exclusive to the president and cannot be raised by other federal or private entities.

Similar to the national flag, the green color is associated with growth and prosperity, white symbolizes peace and generosity, black symbolizes strength and resilience, and red with sacrifice and unity.

The emblem on the presidential standard shows a golden falcon with outstretched wings holding a parchment that had the state’s name in Arabic, with a circular shield on its chest that reproduces the UAE flag surrounded by seven stars. The falcon is a long‑standing symbol of strength and heritage in the Gulf, while the seven stars represent the seven emirates.

File:Flag of the President of the United Arab Emirates (1973–2008).svg|Presidential standard, 1973 to 2008. File:Flag of the President of the United Arab Emirates.svg|Presidential standard, 2008 to present.

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