Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was born on 11 March 1961 in Al Ain as the third son of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding President of the UAE. He was educated at schools in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi until the age of 18, and in 1979, he joined the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where he got trained in armour, helicopter flying, tactical flying and para troops.

After graduating in April 1979, he returned home to the UAE to join the Officers' Training Course in Sharjah. He served in the military with experience covering commanding armoured units, Gazelle helicopter squadron, the Air School and the Air College, and has been Commander of the UAE Air Forces and Air Defence. He served as Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces from 1993 to 2005, before assuming the role of Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

Career history

• Chairman of Mubadala Development Company (2002)
• Deputy Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi (November 2003)
• Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi (November 2004 – 2022)
• Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council (since December 2004)
• President of the United Arab Emirates (May 14, 2022 – Present)

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed is known for his commitment to enhance the educational standards in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, and as Chairman of ADEK, forged partnerships with prestigious world-class educational institutions and think-tanks. He helped diversify Abu Dhabi's economy, and is credited with the UAE's more active approach to regional affairs in the 2010s, including military operations and is key to the 2020 UAE-Israel normalization agreement. Under his guidance, the UAE has launched missions to Mars, signed historic peace agreements, and positioned itself as a global hub for innovation and tolerance.

What Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan could bring to the UAE Presidency: Drawing from decades of military expertise, defense modernization, and economic policy experience, Sheikh Mohamed brings proven strategic leadership and international diplomatic acumen to the presidency. His track record in transforming the UAE Armed Forces, diversifying Abu Dhabi's economy beyond oil, and pioneering regional peace initiatives positions him to advance technology innovation, sustainable development, and strategic global partnerships on a national scale.