'Our ambitions are limitless': Sheikh Hamdan shares inspiring New Year message as UAE welcomes 2026

Dubai: As the New Year rang in, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, marked the start of 2026 by sharing New Year wishes with the nation.

Sheikh Hamdan posted a video capturing the spectacular fireworks at Burj Khalifa, one of the UAE’s most iconic New Year celebrations, as the country welcomed 2026.

He accompanied the post with a message reflecting optimism, unity and ambition for the year ahead. The message read:

“We congratulate the leadership of the United Arab Emirates and our dear people on the occasion of the New Year 2026, and we ask Allah to make it a year of goodness, growth and prosperity, and that the world is blessed with security, peace and stability ... We start a new year based on what we have achieved, let's continue to build for a better tomorrow for generations to come, our genuine values and the unity of our community will remain our source of strength and pride ... Our ambitions are limitless, and what's coming is always better in our country, where leadership is made, and the future is built.

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 values and unity remain our source of pride, and with ambitions that know no bounds, we continue to forge leadership and build the future. #2026”

The post drew wide engagement from residents and followers, as the UAE ushered in the New Year with celebrations across the country.