Ruling Family of Abu Dhabi: Al Nahyan dynasty 2: August 2011 -

[Imanmajed]

Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Friday met Emirati students enrolled at universities and higher colleges in Melbourne and Sydney during his official visit to Australia.

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[Imanmajed]

Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, today received the visiting Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, at the Ministry.

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[Dark Moon]

Do Sheikhs from the Al Nahyan family marry outside their families or other ruling families from their country? This topic was mentioned in one of the threads of the Al Maktoum family, but it was about the Al Maktoums and I am curious how it looks like with the Al Nahyan Sheikhs.

Are they allowed to marry with foreigners that arent noble blood? There is Sheikh Khalid bin Saeed Al Nahyan who married Sheikha Shaikha Al Khalifa as his 2nd wife in July 2011. Together they have 2 daughters Sheema (2012) and Alyazia (2014). She is 20 and he is in his late 30s, so it is commom in the UAE to marry older men? And this Sheikh divorced his 1st wife who was from the Al Nahyan family before marrying Sheikha Al Khalifa. So does it make her 2nd or his 1st wife?

 

[Imanmajed]

Shaikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court, Member of the Executive Council, today has attended the 9th graduation ceremony of Petroleum Institute, at Emirates Palace.

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[Imanmajed]

Do Sheikhs from the Al Nahyan family marry outside their families or other ruling families from their country?

Yes they do and did, albeit less frequently than, for example, by the ruling family of Dubai.

Are they allowed to marry with foreigners that arent noble blood?

Yes, they allowed to marry outside of ruling family.

For a clearer understanding - past meets present: Here in UAE being a Shaikh means to occupy a special position within a tribe. The tribe system was (and often is) the mainstray of the social and political life in our region. The families were moulded into tribal groups for their mutual protection and well-being and governed by traditions and cultural heritage. This traditional society helped to formulate and elaborate an complex system through the formation of social units that began with family and ended with tribe. These corporate units had and have a traditional leadership. Every clan, tribe or alliance of several tribes was and is led by a Shaikh. In a sence he was "elected" by his tribe and as such is a symbol of people regardless of a noble ancestry.

A Shaikh had and has to steer the fortunes of a tribe - and now that of a modern state - and for the sake of his people successfully through ruling experience and family tradition. Basic requirement always been that a Shaikh has a firm belief in the values of consultation and consensus. His judgements were distinguished by their accurate insights, wisdom and fairness. The prestige of the tribe among other tribes depended on the Shaikh's conduct and manners. He had to be acceptable to remain in power. Shaikhs maintained their authority only insofar as they were able to retain the loyality and support of their people, in essence a form of direct democracy, though without the paraphernalia of western forms of suffrage. If a Shaikh did not act according to these traditions and values, he could be deposed in the past.

However this position was and is not automatically passed from father to the oldest son. Often the best man in the family would inherit the role. He was (and is) chosen on the basis of a combination of popular assent and personal prowess, that included his ability, wisdom and natural powers of leadership. The decisive factors are also forethought, consultation with his people and willingness to build consensus coupled with experience in mediation. A Shaikh have an obligation to feast his fellows periodically - on occassions, visits and celebrations. He also has a duty to be compassionate and generous, giving to those of his people who may be in need. These activities did not widen the Shaikhs influence; they were merely expected of one who was, and still is, seen as a father to his people.

The chief of one of the more powerful clans was chosen as the paramount Shaikh of the whole tribe and one family could hold this positions for serveral years. By historical events and founding the state in 1971 it came about that certain families with such a long family history as paramount Shaikhs were among the six ruling families of the Emirates. A Sheikh, however influencial, remain an equal among equals for the tribesmen.

There is Sheikh Khalid bin Saeed Al Nahyan who married Sheikha Shaikha Al Khalifa as his 2nd wife in July 2011. Together they have 2 daughters Sheema (2012) and Alyazia (2014). She is 20 and he is in his late 30s, so it is commom in the UAE to marry older men? And this Sheikh divorced his 1st wife who was from the Al Nahyan family before marrying Sheikha Al Khalifa. So does it make her 2nd or his 1st wife?

It is common in UAE to marry regardless of the age difference between spouses. So it is quite possible to marry an older man; or even being possible that a woman marrying a younger man. There's no rules regarding possible age differences. If a Shaikh (or someone else) marry a woman and get divorced and married again then the wife of his second marriage will be his "first wife" (like first lady). If a man has several wives at the same time, then between the wives there is actually no particular order (unless you look up to the date of their wedding).

 

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Shaikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended today the opening of 4th Showjumping Championship at Bou Thib Endurance Village, Al Khatem, Abu Dhabi.

 

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Shaikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan today attended Univeryity of Jordan gathering in UAE: article

 

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Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan yesterday received Crown Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg, who is currently visiting the UAE.

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Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Tuesday attended the competitions of the third edition of Qasr Al Hosn Camel Race Festival at Emirates International Endurance Village, Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi.

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[Imanmajed]

Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Shaikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan on Sunday were presented with a certificate designating two date palm oases in the UAE among the growing number of ecosystems that are formally recognised by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) for their importance as repositories of genetic resources, biodiversity and cultural heritage.

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[Imanmajed]

Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan who is currently on a visit to Tunisia, was received by Tunisian President yesterday in Tunis.

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[Imanmajed]

Shaikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, today received the Irish Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. James Reilly, and his accompanying delegation in Abu Dhabi.

The two sides exchanged talks on ways of developing relations between the UAE and Ireland in the field of youth development, such as raising youth awareness on national and global issues.

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[Imanmajed]

Shaikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan yesterday opened the Abu Dhabi Electronics Shopper (ADES 2015) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
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Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended this evening a horserace meeting at the racetrack of Equestrian, Shooting and Gulf club in Al Ain.

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The Arab Centre for Tourism Media has granted Shaikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President's Representative and Chairman of the Emirates Heritage Club (EHC), the 2015 Arab Heritage Personality.

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A campaign aimed at encouraging children to take up healthier lifestyles has been backed by senior UAE leaders.

Shaikh Saif bin Zayed al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, and Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, took part in the “Let’s Walk” march along the capital’s Corniche, state news agency Wam reported.

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[Imanmajed]

Shaikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Crown Prince's Court of Abu Dhabi, today visited the UAE pavilion at the 7th World Water Forum, WWF, which is being held in Daegu and Gyeongbuk, South Korea, between 12-17 April.

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[Imanmajed]

Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan this evening attended the 100km Wathba endurance race at the Emirates International Endurance Village in Al Wathba. The Final Annual Camel Races Festival is the last major event in the annual racing season hosted by the Camel Race Association Abu Dhabi.

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Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed meets with Chinese delegation to discuss bilateral ties on Monday.

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Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed teaches children the importance of reading - in pictures

 

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Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed visits Abu Dhabi book fair; Shaikh Nahyan bin Zayed opens UAE pavilion - in pictures

 

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Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed toured Abu Dhabi Book Fair

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[Imanmajed]

Shaikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, has awarded two naturalists from the Emirates Natural History Group for raising awareness on natural history and heritage.

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[Imanmajed]

Last night the wedding reception of Shaikh Tahnoon bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan was held at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. He is marrying the daughter of Shaikh Khalifa bin Saif Al Nahyan.

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In the picture the groom is the man wearing black bisht (robe).

 

[Ambrosine]

Hello, everybody! I'm new to this forum and want to ask you something. Can anyone tell me who is Theyab Khalifa, his IG account is theyab_khalifa. I know that he's a member of AD royal family but who are his parents, how old is he.... well, everything you know about him. Thank you in advance

 

[Imanmajed]

Do you mean Shaikh Theyab Bin Khalifa Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan? Well, he is a member of AD ruling family and chaired Theyab International Group, a diversified business enterprise. His father is Shaikh Khalifa Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan.

 

[Ambrosine]

Thank you Imanmajed Yes, I meant on him. Now tell me, how Theyab is related to the president of UAE, HH Sheikh Khalifa and CP of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed because I'm kind of lost, they all have pretty much same names.

And do you know his age and is he married?? And who are his siblings?? Thank you and sorry for so many questions at once.

 

[Imanmajed]

Thank you Imanmajed Yes, I meant on him. Now tell me, how Theyab is related to the president of UAE, HH Sheikh Khalifa and CP of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed because I'm kind of lost, they all have pretty much same names.

And do you know his age and is he married?? And who are his siblings?? Thank you and sorry for so many questions at once.

Thayeb's grandfather was a distant cousin of the founder of UAE, Shaikh Zayed, the father of the current president of UAE and ruler of AD. Shaikh Thayeb is about 30. He should have at least one or more sisters.

 

[Ambrosine]

Thayeb's grandfather was a distant cousin of the founder of UAE, Shaikh Zayed, the father of the current president of UAE and ruler of AD. Shaikh Thayeb is about 30. He should have at least one ore more sisters.

Thank you so much for infos; I appreciate your quick response

 

[Imanmajed]

Shaikh Hazza bin Zayed launches official Twitter account today evening: twitter.com/HazzaBinZayed

 

[lucymae88]

Does anyone have any news on Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa bin Sultan Al Nahyan or any updated info on him?? I seen a picture of him in a uniform is he now in the military like his brother Mohammed??