The President Issues a Federal Decree to Restructure the Board of Trustees of the “Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Foundation”

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has issued a federal decree to restructure the Board of Trustees of the “Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Foundation.” This decision reflects the leadership’s commitment to supporting and enhancing humanitarian work and development initiatives, laying the groundwork for effective management of the foundation, which aims to promote the humanitarian legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

Composition of the New Council

Decree No. (116) of 2025 stipulates that His Highness Sheikh Diab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will chair the board. He also serves as the Deputy Head of the Presidential Court for Development Affairs and the Families of Martyrs, as well as the Chairman of the International Humanitarian Affairs Council. The new composition of the Board of Trustees of the “Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Foundation” includes Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of State, and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Founder’s Office. Additionally, the council includes Dr. Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Head of the President’s Office for Strategic Affairs, along with several prominent figures in the humanitarian and development fields.

Objectives of the “Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Foundation”

The “Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Foundation” was established under Decree No. (126) of 2024, and it has independent legal personality under the supervision of the Head of the Presidential Court. The foundation aims to improve the lives of individuals and communities by raising awareness of humanitarian work and activating development projects.

Foundation Projects and Various Initiatives

The “Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Foundation” is responsible for overseeing several entities and institutions, including the Zayed bin Sultan Foundation for Charitable and Humanitarian Works and the Khalifa bin Zayed Foundation for Humanitarian Works. Activities also include the Mohammed bin Zayed International Fund for Species Protection and Nature Enrichment, the Zayed Sustainability Prize, and the Sheikh Khalifa Educational Award. These projects collectively aim to achieve the foundation’s goals and ensure a positive impact on society.

The restructuring of the Board of Trustees of the “Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Foundation” represents an important step toward enhancing the foundation’s dynamic vision, which always seeks to achieve greater focus on humanitarian work and sustainable development.