Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and the National Security Advisor of the United Arab Emirates, and one of the most influential figures in the country economy. Alongside his government roles he chairs a portfolio of the largest investment and technology institutions in the UAE.
Born in 1968, a son of the founding president of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed, he was appointed National Security Advisor in 2016 and later named Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi. Over the past decade he has become the central figure in Abu Dhabi investment and artificial intelligence strategy, chairing bodies that together direct more than a trillion dollars in capital and some of the most ambitious technology bets in the region.
Chairmanships and Roles
- Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi
- National Security Advisor, United Arab Emirates (from 2016)
- Chairman, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)
- Chairman, ADQ and First Abu Dhabi Bank
- Chairman, G42 and MGX
- Chairman, Abu Dhabi Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council
What Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan brings to these institutions: command of Abu Dhabi sovereign capital, a defining role in the emirate AI and technology push, and the convening power to align government strategy with global investment partnerships.
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