Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Politician, National Security Advisor

Emirati Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, National Security Advisor
NationalityEmirati
Date of Birth04/12/1968
Age57 years
BirthplaceAl Ain, United Arab Emirates

Latest News about Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan

20/06/2026

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan was recognized as a central figure in the UAE's political and economic landscape, overseeing a business portfolio valued at $1.3 trillion as of June 2026. His leadership roles span national security, banking, and major investment holding companies including ADQ, IHC, and G42.

04/05/2025

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan continued his tenure as the National Security Advisor of the UAE and Chairman of First Abu Dhabi Bank, maintaining his influence in both national security strategy and the country's financial sector since March 2017.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameHis Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Other NameTahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Nickname(s)
  • The Spy Sheikh
  • God Father of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Known ForBeing brother of UAE president Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
Languages
  • Arabic
  • English

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date1997

Family

Wife/SpouseKhawla bint Ahmed bin Khalifa Al Suwaidi
Children
  • Sheikh Zayed
  • Sheikha Fatima
Parents
FatherSheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
MotherFatima bint Mubarak Al Ketbi
Siblings
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
  • Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan
  • Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan
  • Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan
  • Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan
  • Latifa bint Zayed Al Nahyan
  • Afra'a bint Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

Career

Positions
  • Deputy National Security Advisor
  • Chairman of Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (ADQ)
  • Chairman of First Abu Dhabi bank
  • Chairman of Royal Group
  • Chairman of International Holding Company (IHC)
  • Chairman of Group 42 Holding Ltd (G42)
  • Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)
Notable Achievements
  • Founded First Gulf Bank in 1992
  • Co-founded the ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship in 1998
  • Supported the development of the chess supercomputer, Hydra in 2005
  • Served as Honorary President of the Abu Dhabi Chess and Culture Club in 2008
  • Managed a business portfolio worth $1.3 trillion as of June 2026

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan was born and raised in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
2. He developed a strong interest in martial arts, particularly Brazilian jiu-jitsu, while studying in California.
3. He is known as the God Father of Brazilian jiu-jitsu in the UAE.
4. He has been linked to several controversies, including allegations of violating EU sanctions.
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