Succession in UAE

UAE’s Federal Supreme Council (FSC) elected Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the new President of the UAE on 14/5/2022. Since he was elected President Sheikh Mohammad is keeping all options open for the Abu Dhabi succession. The National Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed is said to be the strongest candidate for the position with the support of the majority of Zayed's family. Though, the Chief of State Security and Deputy National Security Adviser Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohammad Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan is thought to be the preferred candidate for his father, President Sheikh Mohammad. This section will mainly highlight updates on Abu Dhabi succession.