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          The largest aerial image of a seashell formed by multirotors/drones was set in Ras Al Khaimah. Photo: Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

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          Families in Abu Dhabi at an event organised by the Ukrainian community to mark Christmas. Despite conflicts such as those in Ukraine and Palestine, optimism remains. Ahmed Ramzan for The National

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          CartoonDecember 31, 2024
          Burj Khalifa will at the heart of Dubai's New Year's Eve celebrations. Reuters

          Dubai announces New Year's Eve road closures, Metro timings and free parking

          UAEDecember 31, 2024
          Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental is famed for its New Year's Eve fireworks. Photo: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

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          People gather to celebrate the opposition takeover of Damascus, following the Friday prayers, at Umayyad Square in Damascus, Syria earlier this month. EPA

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          CommentDecember 31, 2024
          The UAE achieved much at home this year, championing tolerance, pushing for sustainability and embracing innovation. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court

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          Lebanese singer Mayssa Karaa will perform alongside Andrea Bocelli in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Mayssa Kaara

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          Partygoers enjoy a New Year's Eve fireworks display at Global Village in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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