40,000 lanterns light up Ajman corniche

National Day parades were held on the Corniche in Ajman and Umm Al Quwain yesterday.

In Ajman, 40,000 Chinese lanterns decorated in UAE colours were released into the air as part of a spectacular world-record attempt that attracted large crowds.

In a celebration of Emirati culture, the Ajman department of culture, youth and community development held an evening at which UAE poets, including Rashid bin Ghalaita, read some of their most popular works to assembled fans.

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Safety 'top priority' for rival hyperloop company

The chief operating officer of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Andres de Leon, said his company's hyperloop technology is “ready” and safe.

He said the company prioritised safety throughout its development and, last year, Munich Re, one of the world's largest reinsurance companies, announced it was ready to insure their technology.

“Our levitation, propulsion, and vacuum technology have all been developed [...] over several decades and have been deployed and tested at full scale,” he said in a statement to The National.

“Only once the system has been certified and approved will it move people,” he said.

HyperloopTT has begun designing and engineering processes for its Abu Dhabi projects and hopes to break ground soon.

With no delivery date yet announced, Mr de Leon said timelines had to be considered carefully, as government approval, permits, and regulations could create necessary delays.