Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan

At-a-Glance

Serves as the National Security Advisor of the United Arab Emirates since 2016.
Manages a $1.3 trillion business portfolio that supports national security interests.
Chairs the AI companies G42 and MGX.
Chairs the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, a $790 billion sovereign wealth fund, since 2023.
Chairs Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (ADQ), First Abu Dhabi Bank, Royal Group, and International Holding Company.
Founded First Gulf Bank in 1992.
Involved in controversies including Project Raven, Qatargate, and Abu Dhabi Secrets.

Biography

Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, born on December 4, 1968, is an Emirati politician and has served as the National Security Advisor of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since 2016. He is a member of the ruling family in Abu Dhabi and is the brother of UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Alongside his political role, he manages a $1.3 trillion business portfolio, which is stated to support national security interests and the UAE's corporate sector.