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Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

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Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
BornSaeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
1965 (1965)[citation needed]
Al Ain, Trucial States[citation needed]
Died27 July 2023(2023-07-27) (aged 57–58)
SpouseShaikha bint Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan
IssueSheikh Zayed
Sheikh Hamdan
Sheikha Salama
Sheikha Maryam
FatherZayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
MotherAyesha bint Ali Al Darmaki
OccupationAbu Dhabi Ruler's Representative
Styles of
Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Reference styleHis Highness
Spoken styleYour Highness

Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Arabic: سعيد بن زايد بن سلطان آل نهيان; 1965 – 27 July 2023) was an Emirati politician, Abu Dhabi's ruler's representative, and member of Al Nahyan family of Abu Dhabi. He held the position of chairman of the Maritime Port Authority (Abu Dhabi). He was a member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.[1]

Biography

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Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was the son of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder and first president of the United Arab Emirates. He was the half-brother of the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.[2]

Al Nahyan was the chairman of Abu Dhabi's Seaports Department and had held the position of undersecretary at the Abu Dhabi Planning Department.[3] He was a member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council between 2004 and 2010.[2]

Al Nahyan died on 27 July 2023 after suffering from a prolonged illness.[4]

Football

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Al Nahyan served as the chairman of the UAE Football Association (2001–2002). He succeeded his half-brother Sheikh Khalifa as the chairman of Al-Wahda Club before being replaced in 2011 by his full brother, Sheikh Diab bin Zayed Al Nahyan.[5] His half brother Sheikh Mansour is the chairman of Al-Jazira Club and owner of Manchester City.

Ancestry

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References

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  1. ^ "Who is Saeed bin Zayed al Nahyan?". 18 April 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Abu Dhabi reshuffles executive council". MEED. 15 December 2010. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Zayed, Rulers exchange Eid greetings". (WAM. 12 February 2003. Retrieved 18 January 2010.
  4. ^ UAE President mourns his brother Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan khaleejtimes.com
  5. ^ "Dhiyab named Al Wahda chairman". Khaleej Times. WAM. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
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