UAE President posts special message on Lunar New Year

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has wished those celebrating Lunar New Year in the UAE and worldwide "peace, prosperity and happiness" in a special message posted on social media.

"May the year ahead bring peace, prosperity and happiness to you and your loved ones," His Highness wrote on X platform. 

Apart from English, Sheikh Mohamed also posted his message in Mandarin, Vietnamese, Korean and Arabic.

The Lunar New Year is celebrated in several countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Korea.  

The Lunar New Year, which coincides with the first new moon of the lunar calendar, is a 15-day festival held between between January 21 and February 20 every year.

I extend my best wishes to all those celebrating Lunar New Year in the UAE and around the world. May the year ahead bring peace, prosperity, and happiness to you and your loved ones.

— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) February 17, 2026

Introducing the Year of the Horse, several destinations in the UAE are hosting celebrations across the country, including Global Village, whose  Chinese Pavilion will display an array of cultural shows and authentic dining experiences. 

The UAE and China have maintained diplomatic ties since 1984. Top diplomats from both nations met back in December and noted that the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries has witnessed positive developments across all fields.