His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has shared a New Year message expressing optimism for the year ahead.
In a post on social media, Sheikh Mohammed extended his wishes for continued prosperity, stability, security and progress for the UAE, as well as goodwill and positive momentum for the wider world.
He said the leadership is optimistic that the coming year will be one of strong achievement for the country, marked by economic excellence, international cooperation and continued prosperity for the people of the UAE.
Sheikh Mohammed also wished everyone happiness, success and accomplishment in the new year.
كل عام والإمارات بخير .. كل عام والإمارات في رخاء واستقرار وأمن وازدهار .. كل عام والعالم بخير وإلى خير .. وتمنياتنا للجميع في العام الجديد بالسعادة والتوفيق والنجاح..
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) December 31, 2025
نتفاءل بعام جديد .. ونتفاءل بأفضل عام سيمر على بلادنا بإذن الله .. عام ملىء بالإنجاز العملي والتفوق الاقتصادي…
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, also shared his New Year greetings. In a post he expressed hopes that 2026 would bring blessings, prosperity and peace for all. He said the UAE would continue to build on its achievements to shape a brighter future for coming generations.
Sheikh Hamdan also highlighted the importance of the nation’s values and unity, describing them as a source of pride, and reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to ambition, leadership and long-term development.
As we welcome 2026, I extend my greetings to our leadership and to the people of the UAE, praying to Allah that the new year brings blessings, prosperity, and peace for all. Building on our achievements, we move forward to shape a brighter future for generations to come. Our…
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) December 31, 2025

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