Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan was the President of the United Arab Emirates, the Emir of Abu Dhabi, and the supreme commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces from 2004 to 2022.
He became Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince in February 1969 and the country’s Defense Minister the following month.
Abu Dhabi’s Defense Forces, which eventually became the core of the UAE’s Armed Forces, were overseen by him throughout his time in charge.
The Emir or Ruler of Abu Dhabi appointed him as Minister of Defense and Finance in 1971. In a few years, he was promoted to Deputy Prime Minister following the government reshuffle.
At Abu Dhabi Executive Council in 1974, he was appointed Chairman. During his time there, he led the city’s transformation into a modern metropolis.
For this reason, he founded the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority in 1976. As a result, the country’s defense skills and institutions are credited to him.
In 1976, he was appointed as the UAE Armed Forces Deputy Supreme Commander. It was in 1981 that he founded the Abu Dhabi Department of Social Services and Commercial Buildings. In 1991, he established the Private Loans Authority.
Meet Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Child Mouza bint Zayed Al Nahyan
Sheikha Mouza bint Zayed Al Nahyan is the daughter of Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Shamsa bint Suhail Al Mazrouei.
She is known by the masses due to the fact that she comes from a rich family. Her educational background and career are unknown.