{
  "id": 7081310,
  "title": "A leader in every sense, Sheikh Khaled’s farewell gesture wins hearts, goes viral",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/a-leader-in-every-sense-sheikh-khaleds-farewell-gesture-wins-hearts",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T08:09:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/a-leader-in-every-sense-sheikh-khaleds-farewell-gesture-wins-hearts-goes-viral-1.500672832"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, left a lasting impression on the people of India with a simple yet profound gesture. As he was about to depart for his flight, he turned back to personally thank the driver who had accompanied him throughout his visit. The short video of the exchange quickly went viral on social media, garnering admiration for the Crown Prince's humility and respect. Sheikh Khaled's farewell handshaking of the driver exemplified the values of respect and appreciation for service, which are characteristic of the UAE's Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The moment served as a heartfelt conclusion to the Crown Prince's visit to India, which had been marked by high-level diplomacy and meetings with world leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several international dignitaries.",
  "summary": "Some moments reveal more about a leader than any formal speech or summit meeting. For Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, one such moment came at the very end of his visit to India, when, already on his way to leave, he turned back to personally shake the hand of the driver who had accompanied him. The brief exchange, captured on video and widely circulated…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}