UAE welcomes 2023 with stunning fireworks display

The United Arab Emirates welcomed 2023 with a spectacular fireworks display, and the country's leaders extended New Year wishes to everyone.

UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent out New Year wishes via his official Twitter account. 

As we welcome the new year, we reflect with gratitude on how far we have come as a nation and renew our commitment to creating an even brighter future together. We pray that the year ahead brings peace and happiness to the people of the UAE, the region and the world.

— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) December 31, 2022

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, sent a similar message through his Twitter account. He reflected on the country's achievements in the past year and wished the people of UAE and the world a prosperous new year. 

عام مضى لم تتوقف دولة الإمارات فيه يوماً واحداً عن العمل … وعام قادم نعد العالم فيه بشيء أجمل .. كل عام وبلادنا وشعبنا بخير .. كل عام والشعوب العربية والإسلامية وجميع شعوب العالم بخير وسعادة وتقدم … 2023 عام خير وسلام بإذن الله على الجميع. pic.twitter.com/FbbZLFpsL3

— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) December 31, 2022

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, also extended his special wishes to the people for the new year.

We wish the leadership and people of our beloved nation a happy and prosperous New Year. May the New Year bring the world greater peace and wellbeing. We look forward to another year of exceptional achievements for Dubai & the UAE.

— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) December 31, 2022

H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, praised the achievements that the emirate accomplished during 2022 across various sectors, underscoring the importance of continued efforts to bring about more successes in the new year.

In a statement carried by Ras Al Khaimah Government Media Office's official Twitter account, H.H. Sheikh Saud said, “2022 has been a year of notable achievements across a variety of vital sectors, driven by our ambitious strategic plan; a team spirit that motivates our organisations to deliver enhanced performance and greater synergy; and the hard work and dedication of all people who reside in Ras Al Khaimah.”

“In the New Year, we look forward to realising more of our ambitions, with a renewed and determined commitment to serving our society and shaping a bright future for generations to come,” he added

سعود بن صقر: حققنا في 2022 إنجازات نوعية في مختلف قطاعاتنا الحيوية بفضل خطتنا الإستراتيجية الطموحة، وروح الفريق الواحد التي تدفع مؤسساتنا نحو مزيدٍ من التناغم والتكامل في الأداء، وتفاني أبناء #رأس_الخيمة، وجميع المقيمين على أرضها.
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— Ras Al Khaimah Government Media Office (@RAKmediaoffice) December 31, 2022