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Powerful UAE Royal Adds $790 Billion Fund to Sprawling Empire

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan will become chairman of Abu Dhabi’s $790 billion sovereign wealth fund, consolidating his power beyond roles that include the United Arab Emirates’ national security adviser and head of the country’s largest bank.

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