Abu Dhabi - The late Sheikh Zayed's son is one of the most influential leaders in the world.
Published: Mon 11 Mar 2019, 12:14 PM
Updated: Tue 12 Mar 2019, 8:20 AM
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, shared a heartwarming picture of him with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Monday.
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According to the Dubai CP's posts on social media, March 11 marks the birthday of Sheikh Mohamed, one of the most influential leaders in the Middle East and the world.
Sheikh Hamdan wished him a happy birthday along with a photo of them together.
Sheikh Mohamed is the son of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, 'Father of the Nation' and the first President of the UAE, and the brother of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Sheikh Mohamed is married to Her Highness Sheikha Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan, and has four sons and five daughters.
Sheikh Mohamed was educated at schools in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi until the age of 18. In 1979, he joined the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where he trained in armour, helicopter flying, tactical flying and paratroops.
He has held a number of roles in the UAE military, from that of Officer in the Amiri Guard (the UAE's elite security force) and Pilot in the UAE Air Force, to his current role as Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
Besides being the CP of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed also holds a number of political and economic roles at an Emirate level and a Federal level. (source)