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 – 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]
Holidays
[edit]Source:[8]
- 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.
- ^ "UAE Public Holidays 2026". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
External links
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