ABU DHABI ROYAL FAMILY

• Ruling Family: Al Nahyan

• Descendants of: Bani Yas Tribe  (House of Al Falahi)

• Current Ruler: His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

• Crown Prince: His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan

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The capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi is ruled by the proud and noble Al Nahyan Family. This royal family descends from a branch of the Bani Yas tribe, known as House of Al Falahi. The Bani Yas tribe was a powerful familial tribe located in ancient Arabia. They hailed from Liwa Oasis and moved to the city in 1793, where they settled in the Qasr Al Hosn, one of the oldest buildings in the UAE. It is now also a museum which is open to visitors. HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the current president of the UAE since 2004. The Abu Dhabi royal family has the privilege of providing the country with its current and former president as well. The Al Nahyan family has an estimated worth of a whopping $150 billion, making them the fourth richest royal family in the world.