25 Highest-Paid Government Leaders in the World

2. United Arab Emirates

Leader: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (President)

Annual Earnings in USD:  4.61 Billion

The UAE is a federation consisting of several oil-rich emirates, each governed by its own hereditary ruler. The current President of the UAE Federation, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, receives substantial compensation for his role. His annual earnings stand at $4.61 billion. UAE is one of the countries with the highest-paid politicians in the world.