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The UAE is governed under the constitution of 1971, which was made permanent in 1996. A federal supreme council (FSC), composed of the seven emirate rulers, is the highest constitutional authority in the UAE. A president and vice president are elected by the FSC for five-year terms. The highest legislative body is the unicameral federal national council, with 40 members appointed by the rulers of the constituent states. Local matters are dealt with by the sheikhs. Sheikh Zaid ibn Sultan al-Nahayan, the ruler of Abu Dhabi, has been president of the UAE since the founding of the federation. The UAE is a member of the United Nations and the Arab League.
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