As the clock struck midnight, Dubai erupted in a display of light, marking the arrival of 2024.
The crown jewel lay in the heart of Dubai, where hotels overlooking the iconic Burj Khalifa boasted 100 per cent occupancy. Every room with a view of the world's tallest building was snapped up to witness the Burj Khalifa's annual fireworks extravaganza.
Throughout the city, Dubai hosted fireworks displays at 32 locations including The Beach and Bluewaters, Palm Jumeirah, Kite Beach, and others.
Global Village invited guests and visitors from all around the world to join its New Year celebration, marking New Year seven times.
Visitors witnessed stunning fireworks displays every hour starting from 8 pm.
Riverland Dubai offers its visitors the opportunity to witness fireworks along the riverbanks and laser shows decorating the sky.
The Ministry of Defence on Thursday evening revealed that UAE air defences were responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran that lasted just over one hour.
India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled several examinations scheduled for Class 10 students in March across the United Arab Emirates and Middle East region.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed today during a telephone call with Her Excellency Roberta Mizzola, President of the European Parliament, the escalating military and security situation in the region and its repercussions on regional and international peace and security.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Tarique Rahman, Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, who condemned the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and other countries in the region.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held a phone call with His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, to discuss recent developments in the region and the implications of the escalating military actions that threaten regional and international security and stability.