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Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan is the
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme
Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, as well as next
in line to be President of the United Arab Emirates.
The UAE is increasingly becoming an important
center for global weapons trading, with Abu Dhabi
hosting one of the world’s the largest defense expos
in 2009.
Political and Military Leadership
Sheikh Mohammed is chairman of the Abu Dhabi
Executive Council—an executive leadership body
in Abu Dhabi, which is constantly engaged in the
assessment of public policy. Since becoming Crown Prince in 2004, Sheikh Mohammed
has been recognized for his groundbreaking initiatives as an influential leader of Abu
Dhabi as well as Deputy Supreme Commander of the armed forces. He is a special advisor
to UAE President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan.
Economic Development
With Abu Dhabi sitting on a 10th of the world's proven oil reserves Sheikh Mohammed bin
Zayed al Nahyan maintains immense political influence in the Muslim world as a leading
member of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company—which directs development efforts for
the UAE's role in the oil and gas industries. Sheikh Mohammed is responsible for making
Abu Dhabi a thriving economic hub. He is also a key leader and head of the Mubadala
Development Company—owned by Abu Dhabi—which is an investment company that
works in aerospace, automotives, energy, health care, real estate, telecommunication, and
other business sectors.
Humanitarian
Sheikh Mohammed is noted for his philanthropic and humanitarian efforts in charitable
giving. He has donated billions of dollars to various causes. For instance, in 2009 Sheikh
Mohammed pledged the donation of Dh 4 million for student book purchases at the Abu
Dhabi International Book Fair and is constantly engaged in philanthropic and charitable
efforts.
Sustainable Development
Sheikh Mohammed has been a champion of sustainable development in Abu Dhabi as
an advocate for the implementation of green technologies. He pledged $15 billion for the
development of clean energy through solar, wind, and hydrogen power.
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his highness general
sheikh MohaMMed bin zayed al nahyan
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and
Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces
Country: United Arab Emirates
Date of Birth: 1961
Source of Influence:
Administrative, Development,
Philanthropy
Influence: Military and political
leadership, with prospective
presidency over an estimated 4.8
million residents of UAE
School of Thought: Traditional
Sunni