Burj Khalifa preparations

Final Burj fountains for 2024

Egyptian star Mohamed Hamaki wishing the crowds a happy new year

Not just fireworks in the air

Boats sound horn for NY

Relaxing in the desert

One hour to go

Dance performances in Pakistan pavilion at Global Village

Clock strikes 12 in India, Global Village lights up sky

Indian performances at Global Village

Thousands of balloons released

Flying with fireworks

Crowds swell at Global Village

Reserving the best spots

Loud music as confetti rains at Expo City

Happy New Year, Thailand!

Syrians celebrate New Year's Eve in Abu Dhabi

First firework show at Global Village

Chinese artists in Global Village

Last Isha Adhan of the year

Crowd at Dubai Metro on NYE

Al Barsha fire

Jeju Air plane crashes in South Korea with 181 on board

Climber stuck in RAK mountains airlifted

Manmohan Singh's funeral to be held today; Indians gather to pay last respects

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