United Arab Emirates ยท Head of state
Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
President of the United Arab Emirates.
- Office
- President of the United Arab Emirates
- In office since
- 14 May 2022
- Born
- 1961
How Nahyan took office
The Federal Supreme Council, made up of the rulers of the seven emirates, elected him President on 14 May 2022, a day after the death of his brother, President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Khaleej Times and AFP reported, citing the state news agency WAM. Khaleej Times reported that he is the country's third president.2,3
Career
- November 2004 to May 2022Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi2,4
- January 2005Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces2,4
- 14 May 2022 to presentPresident of the United Arab Emirates2,3,4,1
Education
- Schools in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi, then the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst from 19794
Career facts only, from official biographies and reputable news reports. Checked 28 October 2026. Office holders change: see the sources for the latest.
Sources
- United Nations Protocol and Liaison Service, Heads of State, Heads of Government and Ministers for Foreign Affairs (list dated 20 October 2026) (20 October 2026)
- Khaleej Times, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed elected President of the UAE (14 May 2022)
- AFP via Dawn, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed elected UAE president (AFP via Dawn) (14 May 2022)
- UAE Government portal, H. H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (28 October 2026)