Simply Abu Dhabi II

His Highness Sheikh Sultan is a member of the Al Nahyan ruling family – one of the six ruling families of the United Arab Emirates – and is based in Abu Dhabi. Born in 1970, he qualified as an architectural engineer from the UAE University before going on to gain an MA in economic studies, with a major in International Relations fromTufts University. His subsequent passion for the development and promotion of tourism in Abu Dhabi brought significant worldwide recognition. He has been personally involved in preserving, and developing, the emirate’s tourism resources in line with Abu Dhabi’s 2030 Plan. He was previously Chairman of the Al Ain Economic Development and Tourism Promotion Authority – the forerunner of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA). With his strong beliefs that tourism plays a vital role in promoting friendship, benevolence and understanding, his appointment as ADTA Chairman – on its establishment in September 2004 – gave him the opportunity to secure Abu Dhabi’sprofileonthe internationalmap. ADTA’s establishment was hugely significant as it paid testimony to the government’s commitment to the industry through its creation of a statutory body with comprehensive responsibilities for the promotion of Abu Dhabi’s international profile and the progression of its tourism sector. Sheikh Sultan has worked tirelessly to promote Abu Dhabi’s many tourist attractions to attract international visitors and travellers to the emirate, thereby improving the economy. SHEIKH SULTAN BIN TAHNOON AL NAHYAN A ROLE MODEL 28 SIMPLY ABU DHABI