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Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan

1942 – 2024

Ruler's representative of the UAE

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About Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan

Lived 1942 – 2024 (aged 81–82). Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan was a politician and businessperson.

Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan (; 1942 – 1 May 2024) was an Emirati royal family member and businessman. He was the Ruler's Representative of the Eastern Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates until his death on 1 May 2024. He was previously deputy chairman of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi, chairman of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and deputy chairman of the Supreme Petroleum Council. In November 2018, the road from Al Ain to Dubai was renamed in his honor.

Personal life Al Nahyan earned an MA from The Fletcher School at Tufts University.

Sheikh Tahnoon was the brother-in-law of the founding father of the UAE president Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan through his sister Sheikha Hassa's marriage to Sheikh Zayed.

Al Nahyan died on 1 May 2024, at the age of 82.

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Important facts

Born
1942, Al Ain
Birth century
20th century
Died
1 May 2024
Occupation
Politician, businessperson
Nationality
United Arab Emirates, Emiratis
Education
Tufts University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan?

Ruler's representative of the UAE

When was Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan born?

Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan was born in 1942 in Al Ain.

When did Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan die?

Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan died on 1 May 2024.

What was Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan's occupation?

Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan was a politician and businessperson.

What nationality was Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan?

Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan's recorded nationality: United Arab Emirates, Emiratis.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan

· Wikidata: Q7675603

· DBpedia: Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan

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