His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan is a prominent member of the
ruling family of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Currently, His Excellency is UAE Cabinet Member
and Minister of State for Tolerance and Coexistence. Prior to his current responsibility, he
served as Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development; Culture, Youth, and Social Development
and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Besides his ministerial
responsibilities, he has been playing a leading and distinguished role in the educational
advancements, focusing on the role of education in achieving development and progress.
His
Excellency also holds various offices as Chairman and Director at Board and Trusts along with
Patronship of various local and foreign organizations and affiliates. His direct and indirect
business interest spread throughout various industry sectors such as banking, telecom,
insurance, hospitality, healthcare, construction, and investment management in Pakistan, UAE,
Middle East, Europe, and the US.
Moreover, he supports many charitable institutions and devotes
special attention to the disabled children as the Honorary President of Abu Dhabi Future
Rehabilitation Center, formerly known as Future Center for Special Needs. His Excellency is also
recipient of Pakistan's highest civilian award, the “Hilal-e-Pakistan”, which was conferred upon
him in 2005 for his contribution to the economic growth of Pakistan. His Excellency received his
education from the British Millfield School until the high secondary level before joining
Magdalen College at Oxford University-UK.
