Al Ain International Airport renamed Tahnoun International Airport

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has ordered the renaming in honour of the late Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, effective immediately

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Al Ain International Airport
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the renaming of Al Ain International Airport to Tahnoun International Airport, honouring the late Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan. The new name is effective immediately.

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  • Al Ain airport renamed Tahnoun International Airport, effective today
  • Directive issued by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
  • Renaming honours the late Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan

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Al Ain International Airport has been officially renamed Tahnoun International Airport, following a directive from UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The new name takes effect today.

The renaming honours the late Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, recognising his decades of service to the UAE.

The President’s office said the decision reflects values of loyalty and gratitude toward the founding generation, whose contributions shaped the country across successive stages of development.

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