Major leadership changes were announced in the UAE by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, on Wednesday.
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and Minister of the Presidential Court, was appointed as UAE Vice President alongside the current Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai – Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Who is Sheikh Mansour?
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, most popularly known as the owner of Manchester City Football Club, is the brother of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the current President of the UAE.
Born in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in 1970, Sheikh Mansour completed his Bachelor’s degree in International Relations in the United States in 1993.
The 52-year-old royal is the Vice Chairman at investment giant – Mubadala, the company manages over AED1045 billion in assets across the country and abroad including Four Seasons, Aldar, Rosewood, FAB, ADCB and more.
He is also the chairman of the Ministerial Development Council, the Emirates Investment Authority and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development.
He has an active presence on Instagram with over 1.2 million followers.
The royal is also married to one of the daughters of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai and Prime Minister of the UAE.
Sheikh Mansour holds a number of key local and federal posts within the UAE. In July 2022, Sheikh Mansour was named Minister of the Presidential Court, following the Federal Decree issued by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.
In his latest role as Vice President of the UAE, Sheikh Mansour will work alongside Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
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