Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (Arabic: زايد بن سلطان آل نهيان, romanized: Zāyid bin Sulṭān Āl Nahyān; 6 May 1918 – 2 November 2004) was an Emirati royal, politician, philanthropist and the founder of the United Arab Emirates.

Sheikh Zayed ibn Sultan Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates (1971–2004) and emir of Abu Dhabi (1966–2004). He was credited with federalizing and modernizing the United Arab Emirates and making it one of the most prosperous countries in the region.

In early 1999, Sheikh Zayed was among the first world leaders to express support for the decision by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to launch its aerial campaign to force Serbia to halt its genocidal activities against the people of Kosovo.

Dr. Zayed is an interventional cardiologist serving patients in Gulfport, Pascagoula, and Ocean Springs.

Zayed National Museum takes you through the history of the United Arab Emirates, back to a 300,000-year-old stone tool found at Jebel Hafit in Al Ain. With an authentic form of storytelling, the objects in our galleries link the ancient past with people’s living traditions.

Honoring the past, shaping a sustainable future for the UAE through innovation and progress. This film is a deeply personal tribute to the founding father, late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, honoring his visionary leadership that laid the foundation for the UAE’s progress.

Ruler of Abu Dhabi between 1966 and 2004, and founder of the UAE itself in 1971, Sheikh Zayed’s life was dedicated to working closely with people from all backgrounds to find lasting solutions to the challenges of his time.

Zayed National Museum is the national museum of the United Arab Emirates. Located at the heart of Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island Cultural District, it celebrates the rich history, culture and stories of the UAE and the timeless values of the country’s founder, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, whose enduring example continues to ...

Nov 2, 2017 · Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, born in 1918 in Al Ain, was the UAE’s founding father who left behind a legacy of noble values such as equality, tolerance, charity, and generosity that have remained long after his 33-year leadership.

Dec 18, 2024 · Sheikh Zayed's legacy remains firmly rooted in his humanitarian values, values which remain key to the country's domestic and foreign policy until today.