Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (1965 – 27 July 2023) was an Emirati politician, Abu Dhabi's ruler's representative, and member of Al Nahyan family of Abu Dhabi. He held the position of chairman of the Maritime Port Authority (Abu Dhabi). He was a member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.

Biography

Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was the son of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder and first president of the United Arab Emirates. He was the half-brother of the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Al Nahyan was the chairman of Abu Dhabi's Seaports Department and had held the position of undersecretary at the Abu Dhabi Planning Department. He was a member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council between 2004 and 2010. Al Nahyan died on 27 July 2023 after suffering from a prolonged illness.

Football

Al Nahyan served as the chairman of the UAE Football Association (2001–2002). He succeeded his half-brother Sheikh Khalifa as the chairman of Al-Wahda Club before being replaced in 2011 by his full brother, Sheikh Diab bin Zayed Al Nahyan. His half brother Sheikh Mansour is the chairman of Al-Jazira Club and owner of Manchester City.

Ancestry