2026 in the United Arab Emirates
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Events in the year 2026 in the United Arab Emirates.
Events
[edit]January
[edit]- January 12 – Somalia revokes all bilateral agreements with the UAE, citing violations of its sovereignty.[1]
- January 13 – The Philippines and the UAE sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.[2]
- January 23–24 – First round of the Trilateral negotiations involving the United States, Ukraine and Russia to end the Russo-Ukrainian war are held in Abu Dhabi.[3]
February
[edit]- February 7 – PFL Champions Series 5[4][5]
- February 8 – A man accused of shooting and injuring Russian general Vladimir Alexeyev in Moscow on 6 February is arrested in Dubai.[6]
- February 13 – Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem resigns as chair and CEO of DP World after being named in the Epstein files.[7]
- February 28 –
- In retaliation for the 2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran, Iran launches missiles at surrounding countries, including the UAE, killing a person in Abu Dhabi.[8]
- Iran launches a ballistic missile attack on Dubai, damaging a hotel on the Palm Islands and injuring at least four people. The Burj Khalifa is evacuated.[9]
March
[edit]- March 1 – Multiple Iranian Shahed drones strike the French naval air station at Camp de la Paix in Abu Dhabi.[10]
- March 3 –
- An Iranian drone strike damages Al Minhad Air Base, the headquarters of the Australian Defence Force's Joint Task Force 633. Australian defence minister Richard Marles confirms that there were no casualties in the strike.[11]
- A large fire is reported at an oil terminal in Fujairah, following an Iranian Shahed drone attack.[12]
- France deploys Rafale fighter jets to the UAE in response to Iranian attacks.[13]
- The US Consulate in Al Seef, Dubai is set on fire by a drone attack.[14]
- March 4 – Several stock exchanges resume, including Nasdaq Dubai, Dubai Financial Market, and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, after being put on pause for two days.[15]
- March 5 – The UAE’s air defence systems intercept six ballistic missiles and 125 drones launched by Iran.[16]
Holidays
[edit]Source:[17]
- January 1 – New Year's Day
- March 18 – 22 – Eid al-Fitr
- May 26 – Day of Arafat
- May 27–29 – Eid al-Adha
- June 16 – Islamic New Year
- August 25 – The Prophet's Birthday
- December 1 – Commemoration Day
- December 2 – National Day
References
[edit]- ^ "Somalia cancels all agreements with UAE over alleged sovereignty violations". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 12 January 2026.
- ^ Cupin, Bea (January 13, 2026). "Philippines signs free trade deal with UAE". Rappler. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ^ "US-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks close with no breakthrough". Al Jazeera. January 24, 2026. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ "PFL announces 24 events on tap in 2026, locations for first four". MMA Junkie. 18 November 2025. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ^ Martin, Damon (18 November 2025). "PFL announces first 4 events for 2026, plans for 24 total shows next year". MMA Fighting: UFC, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) News, Results. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ^ "Man Suspected of Shooting GRU General Arrested in Dubai, FSB Says". The Moscow Times. 2026-02-08. Retrieved 2026-02-08.
- ^ "Head of Dubai-based ports giant quits after Epstein links revealed". BBC. 2026-02-13. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ "AFP: Loud explosions heard in Saudi capital Riyadh". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ^ "Burj Khalifa evacuated? Why Dubai authorities are asking people to vacate world's tallest building". Hindustan Times. 2026-02-28. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ^ "UAE says Iran drone attack caused fire at base hosting French forces". The New Arab.
- ^ "Australia says defence personnel safe after drone attack near Dubai air base".
- ^ "Fire at UAE's Fujairah oil facility as drone attack intercepted". Sky News. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ^ "France deploys fighter jets over UAE to protect its military bases". France 24. 2026-03-03. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ^ "US Consulate In Dubai Hit As Fresh Explosions Rock UAE; Fire And Smoke Seen In Bur Dubai". Times Now]. 3 March 2026. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ^ "UAE exchanges to reopen Wednesday after two-day suspension due to Iran conflict".
- ^ National, The. "US-Iran latest: UAE intercepts six ballistic missiles and 125 drones". The National. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
- ^ "UAE Public Holidays 2026". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
External links
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