House of Nahyan
The House of Nahyan (Arabic: آل نهيان, romanized: Āl Nuhayān) is the ruling royal family of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and one of the six ruling families of the United Arab Emirates. The family is a branch of the House of Al Falahi (Āl Bū Falāḥ), a branch of the Bani Yas tribe, and are related to the House of Al Falasi from which the ruling family of Dubai, the Al Maktoum, descends.
| House of Nahyan آل نهيان | |
|---|---|
| Royal house | |
| Parent house | Al Falahi |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Founded | 1761 |
| Founder | Dhiyab bin Isa Al Nahyan (died 1793) |
| Current head | Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan |
| Titles | Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh |
| Style(s) | His/Her Highness |
The Bani Yas came to Abu Dhabi in the 18th century from Liwa Oasis. They have ruled Abu Dhabi since 1793, and previously ruled Liwa. Five of the rulers were overthrown and eight were killed in coups between 1793 and 1966; many were brothers. The Al Nahyan family control multiple sovereign wealth funds including the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Mubadala Investment Company that have an estimated US$1 trillion worth of assets under management.