Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan, an Emirati royal, is renowned for her philanthropic endeavors and arts patronage. As the wife of Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Abu Dhabi, she holds a prominent position in society. Salama bint Hamdan hails from the ruling family of Abu Dhabi, the House of Nahyan, and is the founder and president of the Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation, a prominent philanthropic organization based in Abu Dhabi. Additionally, she chairs the Abu Dhabi Art Host Committee and owns significant artworks by renowned artists such as Pablo Picasso and Rudolf Ernst. Her public roles include chairing the General Women's Union, presiding over the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and serving as the supreme chair of the Family Development Foundation. In 1981, Salama bint Hamdan married Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and together they have nine children, including four sons and five daughters, as well as two adopted daughters and 16 grandchildren. Her eldest son, Sheikh Khaled, was appointed as the crown prince of Abu Dhabi in March 2023. Salama bint Hamdan has received numerous accolades, including the woman personality of the year award in 2011 and the Sharjah voluntary work award in 2012. Her significant contributions to Middle Eastern art and culture led to her inclusion in Canvass magazine's Power 50