1948 – Present
French actor who starred in over 170 films including "Cyrano de Bergerac" (1990), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. He is one of the most prolific actors in cinema history.
1432 – 1500
Arab navigator and cartographer
1918 – 2004
Founding father and first President of the United Arab Emirates from 1971 to 2004, who unified the seven emirates and established the modern UAE.
1972 – Present
UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs since 2006, playing a key role in the country's diplomatic relations and regional foreign policy initiatives.
1987 – Present
Minister of Climate Change and Environment who led the UAE's Hope Mars mission as Deputy Project Manager, making the UAE the fifth nation to reach Mars.
1984 – Present
Russian entrepreneur who co-founded VKontakte social network and later created the encrypted messaging app Telegram, which he currently leads as CEO.
1982 – Present
Crown Prince of Dubai since 2008, known for his poetry, equestrian pursuits, and active role in promoting Dubai's culture and development.
1949 – Present
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai since 2006, known for transforming Dubai into a global business and tourism hub.
1990 – 2011
Emirati professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Al Wahda FC and the UAE national team. He died in a car accident in 2011 at age 21, cutting short a promising career in UAE football.
1994 – Present
Chechen-Swedish mixed martial artist competing in the UFC welterweight division, known for his dominant grappling and striking abilities.
1912 – 1990
Transformed Dubai from a small trading port into a modern commercial center during his rule from 1958 to 1990, and served as UAE Prime Minister.
1948 – 2022
Served as the second President of the United Arab Emirates from 2004 until his death in 2022, succeeding his father Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
1943 – 2006
Ruled Dubai from 1990 to 2006 and served as Prime Minister of the UAE, initiating major economic diversification and infrastructure projects.
1968 – Present
Popular singer and actress known throughout the Arab world for her powerful voice and dramatic performances in television and music.
1970 – Present
Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and owner of Manchester City Football Club, managing significant sovereign wealth investments globally.
1976 – Present
Chairman of Manchester City Football Club and CEO of Mubadala Investment Company, one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds.
1990 – Present
Prolific striker and captain of the UAE national football team, known as the country's all-time leading goalscorer.
1964 – Present
Former striker who played for the UAE national team and various clubs in the Arabian Gulf League during the 1980s and 1990s.
1991 – Present
Attacking midfielder considered one of Asia's best players, who has represented the UAE national team in multiple AFC Asian Cups.
1961 – Present
Former rally driver who became President of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) in 2021, the first non-European to hold the position.
1961 – Present
Current President of the United Arab Emirates since 2022 and ruler of Abu Dhabi, previously served as Crown Prince for over a decade.
1978 – 2001
One of the 19 hijackers in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, who piloted United Airlines Flight 175 into the World Trade Center's South Tower.
1991 – Present
Versatile midfielder for the UAE national team and Al Ahli Dubai, known for his technical skills and goal-scoring ability from midfield.
1939 – Present
Ruler of Sharjah since 1972 and member of the UAE's Supreme Council, known for his efforts in promoting Arab culture and education.
1983 – Present
First Emirati astronaut who spent eight days aboard the International Space Station in September 2019 as part of a Russian Soyuz mission.
