Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

Full Name: Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Nationality: Arabic-Emirati

Profession: President of the United Arab Emirates
Why Famous: Principal driving force behind the formation of the United Arab Emirates. When the States decided to federate as the United Arab Emirates in 1971, he became president of its Supreme Council, a position he held for over 30 years.

Born: May 6, 1918
Birthplace: Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Star Sign: Taurus

Died: November 2, 2004 (aged 86)