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Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth11 March 1961

Age65 years

BirthplaceAl Ain, United Arab Emirates

ProfessionCrown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces

NationalityEmirati

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSheikha Salama Bint Hamdan Al Nahyan

FamilyFather - Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan; Mother - Fatima bint Mubarak Al Ketbi; Brothers - Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Hamdan bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Hazza bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sisters - Latifa bint Zayed Al Nahyan, Afra'a bint Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan; Children - multiple sons and daughters listed in body

Net worth$23 Billion

Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Biography

Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was born on 11 March 1961 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. He is a member of the Al Nahyan family and grew up within the ruling household of Abu Dhabi.

Early life and background

Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was born on 11 March 1961 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. He is a member of the Al Nahyan family and grew up within the ruling household of Abu Dhabi. His parents are Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Fatima bint Mubarak Al Ketbi. Several of his siblings are active in UAE public life.

He attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, receiving military training that prepared him for a long career in the UAE armed forces and in government service.

Career

Mohammed bin Zayed began his public career in the military in 1979 and has continued in military service since then. Over the years he rose through positions that combined defense responsibilities and public administration.

In November 2004 he became Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, a role that places him among the emirate’s senior leaders and involves oversight of long-term planning and development. Since December 2004 he has served as Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the body responsible for planning and development in the emirate. He is also a member of the Supreme Petroleum Council.

Mohammed has held the post of Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, reflecting his continued involvement in national security and defense matters. He has served as a special adviser to the President of the UAE, his older brother Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and has led a number of economic and development bodies in Abu Dhabi, including the Abu Dhabi Council for Economic Development (ADCED).

He has been involved in educational and conservation initiatives as part of his public work. Mohammed has headed the Abu Dhabi Education Council since its establishment in 2005. In 2008 he founded the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, a charitable initiative focused on the preservation and protection of endangered species and plants.

In 2011 he partnered with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in a major vaccine initiative, with each side providing $50 million to support purchase and delivery of vaccines for children in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Public profile

Physically, Mohammed bin Zayed is commonly listed at about 183 cm (6 feet) tall and approximately 70 kg (154 lbs). He has dark brown eyes and salt-and-pepper hair. His listed hobbies include hunting and falconry and an interest in Nabati poetry.

He is married to Sheikha Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan. The couple have several children: sons Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Diab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; and daughters Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikha Shamsa bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikha Fatima bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikha Shamma bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Sheikha Hassa bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

He practices Islam and holds Emirati nationality. His zodiac sign is Pisces.

Latest updates

Mohammed bin Zayed was announced as the chief guest for India’s Republic Day on 26 January 2017. He continues to be active in leadership positions across Abu Dhabi’s governmental, economic, educational, and conservation bodies.

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Recent Work

Chairman, Abu Dhabi Executive Council

Responsible for planning and development of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi; member of the Supreme Petroleum Council.

2004–present
Head, Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund

Founder and patron of a conservation fund established to protect endangered species and plants.

2008–present
Head, Abu Dhabi Education Council

Leads the education council established in 2005 to oversee educational development in Abu Dhabi.

2005–present
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Career Highlights

  1. Began military service in 1979 and has continued in the UAE armed forces
  2. Became Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi in November 2004
  3. Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council since December 2004
  4. Member of the Supreme Petroleum Council
  5. Founder of the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
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Net Worth

$23 Billion

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

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When was Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan born?

Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan was born on 11 March 1961.

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Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan is known for crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

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Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan is publicly listed as married to Sheikha Salama Bint Hamdan Al Nahyan.

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Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan's net worth is commonly listed as $23 Billion, based on available public profile information.