2018 in the United Arab Emirates

Incumbents

• President: Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
• Prime Minister: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

  Events

• 5 May - Briton Matthew Hedges is arrested in the United Arab Emirates on suspicion of spying. He is later sentenced to life imprisonment.
• 22 June - 2018 Dubai Kabaddi Masters is an upcoming international kabaddi sporting event to be held in Dubai. This event also marks the first ever international kabaddi tournament to be held in the United Arab Emirates.

  Deaths

• 28 January – Hassa bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, royal.
• 27 July – Ousha the Poet, poet.