The term 'Abu Dhabi Honcho' refers to the EMIR of Abu Dhabi, the capital and largest city of the United Arab Emirates. The EMIR is the head of state and holds the highest political office in the country. He is responsible for the overall direction of the government and is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. The current EMIR is Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who has held the position since 2004.