Sports enthusiast, leader of national projects: All you need to know about Abu Dhabi’s new Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled

Sports enthusiast, leader of national projects: All you need to know about Abu Dhabi’s new Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled

UAE - The UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Wednesday, appointed Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

Sheikh Khaled, who is a Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, is known for spearheading the National Genome Strategy, focusing on upskilling Emirati youth, and being passionate about sports.

The deft leader has been working on a number of projects and has led impactful initiatives that will shape UAE's future. Here is everything you need to know about the new Abu Dhabi Crown Prince.

Emirates Genomics Council

As the chairman of the Emirates Genomics Council, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attended the launch of the National Genome Strategy in March this year along with the UAE President and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Over the next 10 years, the strategy will provide a comprehensive framework of legislation and governance to support the development and implementation of genomic programmes to deliver on the UAE’s public health priorities and enhance wellbeing in the country.

At the meeting, Sheikh Khaled said, “The National Genome Strategy