Dubai: The year 2017 is coming to a close, and as we say goodbye and wish good tidings for all in 2018, UAE Vice-President has gone on Twitter to wish everyone a happy 2018. 

In a series of tweets, Shaikh Mohammad said, “Brothers and sisters... As 2017 comes to an end, with all its achievements, challenges, projects and initiatives… We say 'Thank you' to all who were part of these achievements.. Thank you to every member of the UAE community. Thank you to all who contributed positively to make our world better and happier.”

“We wish everyone a happy new year 2018 that would be full of giving, blessings and development for our dear people and all friendly peoples. I am optimistic about the new year... Optimistic about a new journey of work and dedication... And optimistic in a spirit of challenge that takes us to new heights of success and achievement,” added Shaikh Mohammad. 


His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, also took to twitter to extend his best wishes to on the New Year.

“We welcome the New Year 2018, Year of Zayed, year of loyalty and gratitude to our founding father. Our wish for our beloved nation is more progress and prosperity. We also wish our brotherly and friendly nations more peace and stability”, Shaikh Mohammad tweeted.

“The journey of giving led by President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan in 2017 has made great achievements, thanks to the efforts of our people and their constructive contributions to our nation,” he added.

“With the advent of Year of Zayed, newborns are joining our nation and we pray to Allah Almighty to grant them health and wellness— they are the sons and daughters of Zayed and are our hope for the future”, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince further said.

On Saturday, President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent congratulatory cables to Their Highnesses and Majesties, Presidents, Kings and Princes of friendly countries around the world, on the approaching advent of the New Year.

Shaikh Khalifa wished them all good health, and more progress and prosperity to their peoples and nations.