Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name in Arabic | الشيخ محمد بن زايد آل نهيان |
| Born | 11 March 1961 |
| Ruler of Abu Dhabi | Since 13 May 2022 |
| President of the UAE | Since 14 May 2022 |
Source: UAE Government Portal: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan1
Career
- 1992: Chairman of the UAE Offset Program Bureau, later the Tawazun Economic Council
- 2002: Chairman of Mubadala Development Company
- November 2003: Deputy Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
- November 2004: Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Chairman of the Executive Council from December 2004
- January 2005: Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces
- September 2005: Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Education Council
- 13 May 2022: Ruler of Abu Dhabi; 14 May 2022: President of the UAE
Source: UAE Government Portal: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan1
Space programme
With Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, he directed the launch of the UAE Astronaut Programme in April 2017.2
Sources
- UAE Government Portal: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre: Missions and projects
Facts checked 22 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information.