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Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (Arabic: زايد بن سلطان آل نهيان, romanized: Zāyid bin Sulṭān Āl Nahyān; 6 May 1918 – 2 November 2004) was an Emirati royal, politician, philanthropist and the founder of the United Arab Emirates.
Known as the Father of the Nation for his role in forming the United Arab Emirates, the late HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was the first President of the UAE. He served in this position since the formation of the UAE on 2 December 1971 until he passed away in 2004. He also served as the Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi from 1966 to 2004.
May 25, 2024 · Sheikh Zayed ibn Sultan Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates (1971–2004) and emir of Abu Dhabi (1966–2004). He was credited with federalizing and modernizing the United Arab Emirates and making it one of the most prosperous countries in the region.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan served as President of the United Arab Emirates since the formation of the Federation on 2 December 1971 and as Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi since 1966.
Nov 19, 2010 · A tribute to the late Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the UAE and a visionary leader who transformed a desert into a vibrant country. Learn about his achievements, values, challenges and legacy in this article by Joseph A. Kéchichian.
Learn how the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Father of the Nation, transformed Abu Dhabi from a sparsely populated coastal emirate into a thriving and globally-renowned hub. Discover his vision, leadership and achievements in various fields, such as oil, education, healthcare, agriculture and social cohesion.
May 7, 2018 · Celebrated as 'the man who turned the desert green', the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan went on to become the Founding Father of the UAE and one of the world's most approachable...
