During the New Year celebrations of 2020, Ras Al-Khaimah succeeded in setting two new records in the "Guinness" world records for the categories of "the largest number of drones to launch fireworks at one time" and "the longest waterfall of fireworks in the world" With a length of 3788 meters.

With hundreds of thousands of visitors, including tourists from all over the world, the fireworks shows lasted 13 minutes and attracted the attention of the masses of viewers through live broadcasts over the Internet and the most important television broadcasting networks around the world.

In a move that cemented the status of Ras Al Khaimah as the capital of Gulf tourism for the year 2020, the Emirate achieved a breakthrough by setting two new records in the Guinness World Records for the two largest number of drones used to launch fireworks simultaneously, and the longest waterfall of fireworks, In the presence of a specialized audit and arbitration committee from "Guinness", raising the number of records recorded by fireworks displays in Ras Al Khaimah to five records in three years.

The first record was recorded using 173 PyroDrones drones to launch fireworks simultaneously to greet the new year, by forming a visual figure in the shape of 2020 in the sky, followed by the emergence of a chandelier with sparkling lights hanging, to later depict expressive creations symbolizing the most prominent features of Ras Al Khaimah, The latest fireworks and wireless technology have been used to illuminate the emirate's beaches and sky with a sparkle of dazzling colors and shapes.

As for the second record, it was in the category of the longest waterfall of fireworks with a length of 3788.86 meters, to beat Ras Al-Khaimah over the previous record of 3517.23 meters, recorded in Fukuoka, Japan.

And required to win the record number of fireworks size not less than the length of 28 centimeters, and the diameter of not less than three centimeters, and to be suspended by the extension of 3788.86 meters, to ensure an amazing display for visitors at the conclusion of this exceptional event.

Visitors began flowing to the main site of the event on "Al Marjan Island", the most prominent housing and hospitality destination developed by "Marjan", the main developer of freehold projects in Ras Al Khaimah, early yesterday, in addition to a heavy presence in the Al Hamra area.

The event witnessed many activities directed at families, including food carts, and DJ music shows designed to entertain visitors, ensuring that they spent special times before the start of the fireworks shows. For the first time, Ras Al Khaimah hosted the New Year's gala dinner, with the participation of Najwa Karam, artist Walid Al-Shami.

A spokesman for the Supreme Organizing Committee for New Year's celebrations in Ras Al-Khaimah said: "The New Year's celebrations have succeeded in attracting the world's attention to Ras Al-Khaimah and the UAE, and welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors in one of the most festive activities to receive the New Year 2020."

He added, "This event represents the embodiment of our leadership visions aimed at consolidating the emirate's position as one of the world's favorite destinations to celebrate the New Year, by focusing on spreading the values ​​of love, safety and positivity from the UAE to the whole world."

He added, “In addition to setting new fireworks record numbers at (Guinness) Records, we are confident that this major event will contribute to confirming the leading position that Ras Al Khaimah enjoys as an ideal destination for tourism, retail and entertainment in the region, thanks to the opportunities it provides for investors. It makes it a perfect choice for work, housing and leisure. ” He thanked all the partners and everyone who contributed to the success of this year's celebrations.

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The New Year's celebrations of 2019 in Ras al-Khaimah scored two records in "Guinness", for the two categories of the longest fireworks series in the world, and the longest straight line of fireworks, while 2018 offers "Guinness" for the category of the largest air fireworks in the world.

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Fireworks displays in Ras al-Khaimah and many other activities are broadcast directly via the Internet through raknye.com, to be watched by followers around the world, in addition to the live broadcast from the most prominent regional and international TV channels.