UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum have extended their greetings to people celebrating Diwali in the UAE and around the world.
In messages posted on social media in Arabic, English and Hindi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed wished those celebrating good health and prosperity, and said, may the festival and the year ahead bring happiness to them and their families.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, also shared his Diwali message on Saturday. He wished people peace, hope and goodness, while expressing hopes for their safety, happiness and prosperity.
Both leaders addressed their messages to people celebrating the festival in the UAE and across the world, with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed sharing his wishes in three languages, reflecting the UAE’s diverse communities.
The iconinc Burj Khalifa skyscraper in Dubai was also illuminated with a special Diwali display on Saturday, featuring greetings in both English and Hindi. “May the festivities bring you brightness, joy, prosperity – happy deewali” read the message in a footage of the illuminated tower shared on the official Burj Khalifa Instagram page.
Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 | 5:41 PM IST