President of the United Arab Emirates

The president and vice president are elected every five years by the Federal Supreme Council (FSC) from among its members. The FSC, which is the highest constitutional body in the UAE, consists of all seven emirs. 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. == List of officeholders (1971–present) ==

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. 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. == See also ==