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UAE President hopes for 'better future for all' as nation welcomes in 2025

President Sheikh Mohamed extends message of goodwill to political leaders around the world

The National

December 31, 2024

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President Sheikh Mohamed sent New Year's greetings to leaders of nations around the world, wishing them continued health and prosperity in 2025.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, shared similar messages, as did Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court.

The leaders also extended New Year greetings to the people of the UAE, with renewed hopes for peace and prosperity.

“I extend my best wishes on the occasion of the New Year,” President Sheikh Mohamed wrote on X. “Together, let us pray for peace and progress in the region and around the world as we work united to foster a better future for all.”

In a separate post, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid hoped for “glory, pride, prosperity and stability” for the country year after year. He highlighted the “historic numbers” the Emirates has achieved in “all its indicators” in 2024.

Sheikh Mohammed also wished for peace around the world and expressed hope for “humanity to advance to new horizons”.

“We welcome 2025 with greater optimism, greater ambitions and a greater determination to continue the journey of growth and prosperity,” Sheikh Mohammed said.

“My sincere congratulations on the occasion of the New Year and my wishes that it will be a year of progress and prosperity for our beloved country under the shadow of our wise leadership and for all countries of the world,” Sheikh Mansour said.

New Year's Eve fireworks in Abu Dhabi and Dubai - in pictures

Fireworks display on Burj Khalifa for the new year 2025 celebration at Dubai Mall in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Fireworks display on Burj Khalifa for the new year 2025 celebration at Dubai Mall in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival drone and fireworks New Year’s Eve display held at Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival drone and fireworks New Year’s Eve display held at Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival drone and fireworks New Year’s Eve display held at Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival drone and fireworks New Year’s Eve display held at Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival drone and fireworks New Year’s Eve display held at Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival drone and fireworks New Year’s Eve display held at Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival drone and fireworks New Year’s Eve display held at Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival drone and fireworks New Year’s Eve display held at Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival drone and fireworks New Year’s Eve display held at Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival drone and fireworks New Year’s Eve display held at Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Fireworks at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, during the evening of December 31. Victor Besa / The National
Fireworks at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, during the evening of December 31. Victor Besa / The National
The crowd enjoys the circus show during the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival, at Al Wathba. Victor Besa / The National
The crowd enjoys the circus show during the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival, at Al Wathba. Victor Besa / The National
The Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival will attempt to set four Guinness World Records once again. Victor Besa / The National
The Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival will attempt to set four Guinness World Records once again. Victor Besa / The National
There will be fireworks for 50 minutes at Al Wathba, while 6,000 drones take to the sky for 20 minutes, creating a special show with lasers and light. Victor Besa / The National
There will be fireworks for 50 minutes at Al Wathba, while 6,000 drones take to the sky for 20 minutes, creating a special show with lasers and light. Victor Besa / The National
The crowd enjoys the circus show at Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
The crowd enjoys the circus show at Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Hourly fireworks displays at Al Wathba started at 6pm and were set to continue every hour until 11.40pm, after which the world record-breaking show would begin. Victor Besa / The National
Hourly fireworks displays at Al Wathba started at 6pm and were set to continue every hour until 11.40pm, after which the world record-breaking show would begin. Victor Besa / The National
Visitors arrive at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival, at Al Wathba. Victor Besa / The National
Visitors arrive at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival, at Al Wathba. Victor Besa / The National
A fountain show during the evening of December 31, at Dubai Mall. Pawan Singh / The National
A fountain show during the evening of December 31, at Dubai Mall. Pawan Singh / The National
Children ready for New Year Eve's celebrations at Dubai Mall. Pawan Singh / The National
Children ready for New Year Eve's celebrations at Dubai Mall. Pawan Singh / The National
Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival, held at Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival, held at Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival, held at Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival, held at Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Entertainment during New Year's Eve at Dubai Mall in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Entertainment during New Year's Eve at Dubai Mall in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, also shared his best wishes after meeting senior officials at Zabeel Majlis to discuss Dubai's achievements in 2024 and future plans.

“As we welcome the New Year, we reaffirm our commitment to working as one team to solidify Dubai's status as a global leader in diverse sectors,” he said on X. “We wish everyone in the UAE, the region, and across the world a happy and peaceful New Year.”

The UAE put on a series of firework displays across the country to ring in the new year. More than 45 fireworks shows lit up the Dubai sky, with the most popular at Burj Khalifa, the Burj Al Arab and Atlantis.

The capital staged its own spectacular displays at Abu Dhabi Corniche, Yas Bay waterfront and a record 60-minute show at Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival in Al Wathba. Meanwhile, Ras Al Khaimah aimed to recreate fireworks magic again after setting Guinness World Records for two years in a row.

UAE workers begin 2025 with a public holiday, with January 1 marked off for federal government workers and the private sector by the government last week. Motorists in Dubai and Abu Dhabi will also enjoy free parking after authorities waived fees for the public holiday.

New Year celebrations around the World - in pictures

Local residents look at fireworks as they celebrate the New Year at Ancol Beach in Jakarta. AFP
Local residents look at fireworks as they celebrate the New Year at Ancol Beach in Jakarta. AFP
Fireworks at Tsim Sha Tsui to the north of Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong mark the beginning of 2025. AP Photo
Fireworks at Tsim Sha Tsui to the north of Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong mark the beginning of 2025. AP Photo
Revellers in Hong Kong photograph the New Year fireworks over Victoria Harbour. Reuters
Revellers in Hong Kong photograph the New Year fireworks over Victoria Harbour. Reuters
Fireworks over Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sydney, Australia. Reuters
Fireworks over Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sydney, Australia. Reuters
Fireworks light up the Taipei skyline during New Year's Eve celebrations in Taiwan. Getty Images
Fireworks light up the Taipei skyline during New Year's Eve celebrations in Taiwan. Getty Images
Anticipation for New Year 2025 grows at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival in Abu Dhabi. AFP
Anticipation for New Year 2025 grows at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival in Abu Dhabi. AFP
Makati, Metro Manila, the Philippines, is awash with New Year's colours. AFP
Makati, Metro Manila, the Philippines, is awash with New Year's colours. AFP
A blaze for colour for 2025 over Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. AFP
A blaze for colour for 2025 over Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. AFP
Fireworks over the port during the New Year celebrations in Colombo, Sri Lanka. AFP
Fireworks over the port during the New Year celebrations in Colombo, Sri Lanka. AFP
The sky over Marina Bay lights up during New Year celebrations in Singapore. Reuters
The sky over Marina Bay lights up during New Year celebrations in Singapore. Reuters
Fireworks illuminate the sky over Hoan Kiem Lake during the New Year's Eve celebrations in Hanoi, Vietnam. EPA
Fireworks illuminate the sky over Hoan Kiem Lake during the New Year's Eve celebrations in Hanoi, Vietnam. EPA
A square decorated for Christmas and the New Year festivities in the Russian-controlled Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine. AP Photo
A square decorated for Christmas and the New Year festivities in the Russian-controlled Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine. AP Photo
Fireworks explode as "2025" is projected onto the The Arc de Triomphe the New Year's celebrations on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris, France. Reuters
Fireworks explode as "2025" is projected onto the The Arc de Triomphe the New Year's celebrations on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris, France. Reuters
Fireworks explode as the Arc de Triomphe is illuminated during the New Year's celebrations on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris, France. Reuters
Fireworks explode as the Arc de Triomphe is illuminated during the New Year's celebrations on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris, France. Reuters
People gather on the Champs Elysees avenue during the New Year's Eve celebrations in Paris, France. Reuters
People gather on the Champs Elysees avenue during the New Year's Eve celebrations in Paris, France. Reuters
Fireworks illuminate the sky over the Quadriga statue of the Brandenburg Gate during New Year's Eve celebrations in Berlin, Germany. EPA
Fireworks illuminate the sky over the Quadriga statue of the Brandenburg Gate during New Year's Eve celebrations in Berlin, Germany. EPA
Fireworks illuminate the Quadriga on the Brandenburg Gate during the New Year celebrations in Berlin, Germany. AFP
Fireworks illuminate the Quadriga on the Brandenburg Gate during the New Year celebrations in Berlin, Germany. AFP
Fireworks illuminate the Quadriga on the Brandenburg Gate during the New Year celebrations in Berlin, Germany. AFP
Fireworks illuminate the Quadriga on the Brandenburg Gate during the New Year celebrations in Berlin, Germany. AFP
Fireworks light the sky above the Quadriga at the Brandenburg Gate during New Year's celebrations shortly after midnight in Berlin, Germany. AP
Fireworks light the sky above the Quadriga at the Brandenburg Gate during New Year's celebrations shortly after midnight in Berlin, Germany. AP
Fireworks light up the sky over Elizabeth Tower, also known as Big Ben, and the London Eye in central London during the New Year celebrations. PA
Fireworks light up the sky over Elizabeth Tower, also known as Big Ben, and the London Eye in central London during the New Year celebrations. PA
Fireworks light up the sky over Elizabeth Tower, also known as Big Ben, and the London Eye in central London during the New Year celebrations. PA
Fireworks light up the sky over Elizabeth Tower, also known as Big Ben, and the London Eye in central London during the New Year celebrations. PA
Fireworks burst in the sky around the London Eye and The Elizabeth Tower, commonly known by the name of the clock's bell, "Big Ben", at the Palace of Westminster, London. AFP
Fireworks burst in the sky around the London Eye and The Elizabeth Tower, commonly known by the name of the clock's bell, "Big Ben", at the Palace of Westminster, London. AFP
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