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Ras Al Khaimah’s NYE fireworks show bags two Guinness World Records

Ras Al Khaimah, the holder of multiple world records for its famed fireworks exhibitions, welcomed 2023 with a captivating pyro-musical show, breaking two Guinness World Records titles. The display drew spectators worldwide and featured advanced drones, nano lights, colors, and shapes all coordinated to electrifying beats. It flew over 4.7 kilometers and reached a height of 1,100 meters, breaking the previous record of 458 drones. The drones then smoothly changed into the Emirate's unique 'RAKashida' emblem to tie back to the destination, culminating in a 'Happy New Year 2023' message to signal new beginnings. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: The logo, which was inspired by the 'kashida' concept in Arabic calligraphy - a line that connects letters to form a word - represents the Emirate's three distinct natural elements: –The sea, with its perpetual swelling and subsiding –The desert with its undulating dunes –The mountains, with their staggering elevations The spectacular fireworks display could also be seen from the various hotels lined up from Al Marjan Island to Al Hamra. Over 30,000 people attended the celebrations, and hotels throughout the Emirate were fully booked, making it the biggest attended show to date. BKM/ Expat Media
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