prime minister deputy Emirati politician
Sheikh Hamdan was born in Al Ain in 1963. He is the 4th son of the founder of UAE, the late president Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who also served as the emir of Abu Dhabi. His mother is Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Al Ketbi and he has five full-brothers: Crown Prince Mohammed, Hazza, Tahnoun, Mansour, and Abdullah.
He is the current ruler (emir)'s representative in the western region of Abu Dhabi or the mayor of the region. They are known as Bani Fatima or sons of Fatima. In addition, he is the younger half-brother of the current emir and UAE president Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
He holds a bachelor's degree in political sciences and business administration, which he received from the United Arab Emirates University. Along with his half-brother Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, they served as deputy prime minister of the UAE in the cabinet led by the prime minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the emir of Dubai. Child camel jockey
During 2002, he announced the ban of employing children as camel jockeys.
Post
United Arab Emirates
Cabinet of UAE (1990–2009)
Chairman of the Emirati German Friendship Society
Chairman of the Red Crescent Authority
Chairman of the Emirates Camel Racing Federation
ex-President of UAE Football League
Abu Dhabi
President of Abu Dhabi University Board of Trustees
Ruler's Representative in the Western Region (since 2009)
The Honorary Chairmanship of Al-Jazira Club and Chairman of the Honorary Panel.
