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Every New Year’s Eve, UAE becomes a global magnet, drawing visitors from all over the world who converge to witness the record-breaking fireworks, awe-inspiring drone shows and spectacular concerts in the Emirates. 2023 was no different; tourists from around the world flew into the UAE to take advantage of the wide variety of entertainment programs the country had to offer for New Year’s Eve (NYE). While some headed to the Burj Khalifa’s highly anticipated iconic fireworks, others made a beeline to Abu Dhabi to enjoy the Sheikh Zayed Festival, which showed a first-of-its-kind laser display and entertaining performances. Friends Greg…
The UAE reduced petrol prices for the third consecutive month on Sunday, bringing local retail fuel rates for January 2024 nearly at par with the lowest level in a year. The Fuel Price Committee slashed petrol prices by 14 fils, or 4.8 per cent, per litre for January 2024, pricing Super 98, Special 95 and E-Plus 91 at Dh2.82, Dh2.71 and Dh2.64, respectively. It’s close to the prices in January 2023, when the three variants were priced at Dh2.78, Dh2.67 and Dh2.59 per litre. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. In 2023, prices…
London has welcomed in the New Year with a spectacular display of light, color, and plenty of noise. While fireworks formed the heart of the display, which took place over the River Thames within sight of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, organizers also deployed drones to dazzle the huge crowd as well as those watching at home. The show kicked off with the LED-equipped drones performing the countdown to midnight: Later the drones were deployed again for several stunning animation sequences: For anyone keen to see the entire 15-minute display, here it is: The displays are made possible…
Abu Dhabi ushered in the New Year with a spectacular and record-breaking display of fireworks and drones at the Sheikh Zayed Festival on Monday. The festivities kicked off with an astonishing 30-minute drone show featuring an impressive 5,000 UAVs, followed by a breathtaking 40-minute fireworks extravaganza that left visitors in awe. Throngs of residents from across the UAE flocked to the Festival to partake in the New Year celebrations. The enthusiasm was palpable as people arrived well before Monday’s scheduled 4 pm opening time. Such was the overwhelming response that the authorities had to close the gates more than an…
As they turn from a year that could barely have brought more bitter hardship after 12 weeks of a pulverising Israeli assault, people in Gaza have little hope that 2024 will bring much relief. In Rafah on Gaza’s border with Egypt, which has become the biggest focal point for Palestinians fleeing other parts of the enclave, people on Sunday were more preoccupied with trying to find shelter, food and water than by the new year. “In 2024 I wish to go back to the wreckage of my home, pitch a tent and live there,” said Abu Abdullah Al Agha, a…
Horror is traditionally associated with Halloween, but why shouldn’t be watched on other holidays? Some horror movies are great to watch on certain holidays. For instance, Black Christmas is a great slasher to watch on Christmas Eve. Ditto the It movies on the Fourth of July and, now, thanks to Eli Roth, Thanksgiving on Thanksgiving. New Year’s Eve movies don’t have a set genre, although it’s popular to watch rom-coms or comedies to ring in the new year. Digital Trends wants to buck that trend by recommending three horror movies on Netflix that will scare you into 2024. Looking to…
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II will abdicate on January 14 next year after 52 years on the throne and will be succeeded by her eldest son Crown Prince Frederik, she said her annual New Year’s speech on Sunday. The 83-year-old queen, who took over the throne in 1972, is the longest-serving monarch in Europe following the death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022. In February, she underwent a successful back surgery. “The surgery naturally gave rise to thinking about the future – whether the time had come to leave the responsibility to the next generation,” she said in the…
The 2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl kicks off New Year’s Six play in 2024 with a game between the No. 23 Liberty Flames (13-0) and No. 8 Oregon Ducks (11-2). The game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on January 1, 2024. The trio of Bob Wischusen, Robert Griffin III, and Kris Budden will be on commentary for ESPN at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Led by first-year coach Jamey Chadwell, Liberty is having one of the best seasons in school history. Liberty defeated New Mexico State in the Conference USA championship to cap off a perfect regular…
As the clock strikes midnight tonight, Dubai will erupt in a kaleidoscope of light and excitement, marking the arrival of 2024 with a vigor unrivaled by any other. This year, the emirate’s New Year’s Eve celebration takes on a special significance, pulsating with an infectious energy fueled by record-breaking tourism and a palpable economic surge. The crown jewel of this festive frenzy lies in the heart of Dubai, where hotels overlooking the iconic Burj Khalifa boast a staggering 100 per cent occupancy. Every room with a view of the world’s tallest building has been snapped up by eager celebrants, testament…
The UN peacekeeping mission in Mali, MINUSMA, is poised to complete its withdrawal from the country on Sunday, the United Nations said in a statement. Security experts warn the area could now become the focus of a struggle in the north as rebel groups and the army seek to take areas that the UN has left, further destabilising Mali, where militants linked to Al Qaeda and the Daesh group also roam. Violence in Mali has spiked since June when the military junta which took power in a 2021 coup ordered the UN’s decade-old peacekeeping mission to leave. The UN said…