Mohammed Bin Zayed (MBZ)’s supreme authority in both Abu Dhabi and the UAE, long pre-dates his 2022 succession. He and his full Bani Fatima brothers have concentrated power in their hands, and are using it to drive a strong political, diplomatic, economic and security agenda.
This influence chart illustrates the Al-Nahyan family tree and the relationships that are central to decision-making in Abu Dhabi and the UAE. Underlined names in the graphic link through to profiles of individual family members.