In a viral video, the UAE President can be seen sitting in the cockpit of a helicopter. SUPPLIED

UAE President flies in a helicopter to monitor Abu Dhabi NYE celebrations

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took an aerial look at Abu Dhabi's New Year's Eve celebrations on Saturday. In a viral video, the UAE President can be seen sitting in the cockpit of a helicopter, keeping a close eye on the festivities. He also watched the world's largest fireworks display in Abu Dhabi as part of the New Year's celebrations. The fireworks broke three records, including quantity, formation, and duration. More than 3,000 drones sailed up the sky of Al Wathba during the UAE's largest fireworks display, which lasted more than 40 minutes. BKM/ Expat Media
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