His Highness general Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and
Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan is the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, as well as next in line to be President of the United Arab Emirates. The UAE is increasingly becoming an important center for global weapons trading, with Abu Dhabi hosting one of the world’s the largest defense expos in 2009. 

Political and Military Leadership 

Sheikh Mohammed is chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council—an executive leadership body in Abu Dhabi, which is constantly engaged in the assessment of public policy. Since becoming Crown Prince in 2004, Sheikh Mohammed has been recognized for his groundbreaking initiatives as an influential leader of Abu Dhabi as well as Deputy Supreme Commander of the armed forces. He is a special advisor to UAE President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan. 

Economic Development 

With Abu Dhabi sitting on a 10th of the world's proven oil reserves Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan maintains immense political influence in the Muslim world as a leading member of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company—which directs development efforts for the UAE's role in the oil and gas industries. Sheikh Mohammed is responsible for making Abu Dhabi a thriving economic hub. He is also a key leader and head of the Mubadala Development Company—owned by Abu Dhabi—which is an investment company that works in aerospace, automotives, energy, health care, real estate, telecommunication, and other business sectors. 

Humanitarian 

Sheikh Mohammed is noted for his philanthropic and humanitarian efforts in charitable giving. He has donated billions of dollars to various causes. For instance, in 2009 Sheikh Mohammed pledged the donation of Dh 4 million for student book purchases at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair and is constantly engaged in philanthropic and charitable efforts. 

Sustainable Development 

Sheikh Mohammed has been a champion of sustainable development in Abu Dhabi as an advocate for the implementation of green technologies. He pledged $15 billion for the development of clean energy through solar, wind, and hydrogen power.