The UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has honoured the legacy of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan by renaming Al Ain International Airport after him.
The airport will now be known as Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan International Airport,in recognition of his contributions to Al Ain and the wider UAE.
Sheikh Tahnoun served as the Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain for nearly five decades. Throughout his career, he also held several senior government positions, including Chairman of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).
He played a significant role in Al Ain’s economic and social development and maintained close ties with the city’s residents.
The renaming officially took effect on October 11.