Developments in the Gulf state are closely watched, as the UAE's power and influence has increased dramatically — politically, militarily and economically.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan appointed his son as crown prince of Abu Dhabi and elevated his brothers to top positions, in a consolidation of power that broke from the tradition of passing leadership succession to another brother.
Sheikh Mohammed's brother Sheikh Tahnoon, the UAE's powerful national security advisor, was appointed deputy ruler of Abu Dhabi, as was Sheikh Mohammed's youngest brother Hazza bin Zayed. Sheikh Tahnoon was already named chair of the $790 billion Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, the emirate's main sovereign wealth fund, earlier in March.
Sheikh Mohammed became UAE president and Abu Dhabi ruler in May 2022 following the death of his brother Sheikh Khalifa, having served as crown prince and de-facto ruler of the powerful Gulf state for many years prior. Cinzia Bianco, a research fellow on Europe and the Gulf at the European Council on Foreign Relations, described Sheikh Mohammed's appointment of his son as "a jump towards the next generation," adding that the move did not come as a surprise.
Abdulla explained that this is "because the division of labor has been clear from day one. The state is Abu Dhabi's responsibility, and the government from day one, and forever, will remain Dubai's responsibility."
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