Record-breaking New Year’s Eve display in UAE

Ras Al Khaimah welcomed 2025 with a captivating drone and fireworks display setting two new Guinness World Records titles for the lsquolargest aerial display of a tree formed by multirotorsdronesrsquo and the lsquolargest aerial image of a seashell formed by multirotorsdronesrsquoDubbed lsquoOur Story in the Skyrsquo the show celebrated the Emiratersquos natural and cultural heritage Transcending traditional fireworks threedimensional drone artistry lasers and synchronised pyrotechnics that stretched over 5 km of the Ras Al Khaimah waterfront combined to transform the night sky into a living canvas of light and emotion through stunning visuals representing iconic symbols of Ras Al Khaimahrsquos landscapes and cultureLargest seashell formed by drones in Ras Al Khaimah UAE PICRAK Tourism Development AuthorityOver 100000 residents and visitors gathered to witness the show The event also catered to outdoor enthusiasts with dedicated areas for camping caravans and RVsAround the worldCountries in the South Pacific Ocean were the first to ring in the New Year Auckland was the first major city to celebrate with thousands thronging downtown or climbing the cityrsquos ring of volcanic peaks for a fireworks vantage point American Samoa was among the last to welcome 2025 a full 24 hours after New ZealandFireworks light up the midnight sky over Sydney Harbour Bridge PicAFPEarliest fireworksA few hours after Auckland fireworks blasted off Australiarsquos Sydney Harbour Bridge and across the bay More than a million people gathered for the celebration featuring British pop star Robbie Williams along with Indigenous ceremonies and performances that acknowledged the landrsquos first peopleAmerican traditions old and newIn New York City crowds cheered and couples kissed when the ball weighing almost 6 tonnes and featuring 2688 crystal triangles descended down a pole in Times Square The celebration included musical performances by TLC and Jonas Brothers Las Vegasrsquo pyrotechnic show on the Strip saw 340000 people as fireworks launched from the rooftops of casinos In Pasadena California Rose Parade spectators were camping out while some 200000 people flocked to a country music party in Nashville TennesseeAn aerial view of the Christ The Redeemer statue as fireworks explode all over Rio de Janeiro PicAFPYear of the Snake is hereMuch of Japan shut down ahead of the nationrsquos biggest holiday as temples and homes underwent a thorough cleaning The upcoming Year of the Snake in the Asian zodiac is heralded as one of rebirth alluding to the reptilersquos shedding skin Other places in Asia will mark the Year of the Snake later with the Lunar New Year In South Korea celebrations were cut back or cancelled due to Sundayrsquos air crash that killed 179 peopleA Holy Year beginsRomersquos traditional New Yearrsquos Eve festivities had an additional draw the start of Pope Francisrsquo Holy Year the onceeveryquartercentury celebration projected to bring some 32 million pilgrims to the Eternal City in 2025 On Tuesday Francis celebrated a vespers at St Peterrsquos Basilica During Mass on Wednesday he again appealed for peace in Ukraine and the Middle East January 1 is a day of obligation for Catholics marking the Solemnity of MaryRevellers take part in a New Yearrsquos day swim at ArgelessurMer France PicAFPParis recaptures Olympic spiritParis capped a momentous 2024 with its traditional countdown and fireworks extravaganza on the ChampsElyseacutees The cityrsquos emblematic Arc de Triomphe monument was turned into a giant tableau for a light show that celebrated the cityrsquos landmarks and the passage of time with whirring clocksWintry weather for good and badLondon rang in the New Year with a pyrotechnic display along the River Thames With a storm bringing bitter weather to other parts of the UK however festivities in Edinburgh Scotland were cancelledBut in Switzerland and some other places people embraced the cold stripping and plunging into the water in freezing temperaturesMillions revel in RioRio de Janeiro threw Brazilrsquos main New Yearrsquos Eve bash on Copacabana beach with barges shooting off 12 straight minutes of fireworks Thousands of tourists on cruise ships and charter boats witnessed the show up close while many more streamed onto the sand to find their spot The crowd on Copacabana was expected to exceed 2 million people to enjoy concerts by Brazilian music legends29 injured in aerial firing in KarachiThe New Year celebrations in Karachi were overshadowed by a series of aerial firing incidents across the city leaving at least 29 people injured including women and children Rescue officials confirmed the injuries which resulted from celebratory gunfire during the early hours of January 1 2025This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom 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