New UAE president meets Macron as world leaders stream in

, held talks Sunday with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron as world leaders streamed in to the oil-rich Gulf state to pay tribute to his late predecessor.

The United Arab Emirates has begun wielding increased influence in the Middle East and further afield due to its wealth, oil resources and strategic location., his 73-year-old half-brother, was sidelined by a stroke. The cause of his death was not announced. Macron, in his talks with Sheikh Mohamed, 61, expressed his"sincere condolences to his family and the people" over Sheikh Khalifa's death, according to the French presidential office.

MBZ's close ally, Saudi Arabia's de facto leader Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, called to congratulate the new president and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted to commend his"dynamic and visionary leadership".

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