Fireworks in Sharjah Shajrah sky is lit up with spectacular New Year 2021 fireworks at Al Majaz Waterfront on Buheirah Corniche. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News
12:10AM January 1, 2021
It was a celebration of togetherness, community remembrance and a powerful tribute to the UAE frontliners as Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower, lit up Dubai skies with an amazing fireworks and laser show to usher in the New Year.
Before the main event, flags of various countries were displayed on Burj Khalifa. Japan and South Korea came first as they celebrated their New Year at 7pm (UAE time), followed by China, the Philippines and Singapore at 8pm; while Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia came at 9pm. India’s flag was displayed at 10.30pm as well as Sri Lanka’s flag. Pakistan colours, and the flags of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan were showcased at 11pm.
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UAE is one of the key strategic partners of Tajikistan in Middle East: Tajik Ambassador
ABU DHABI, 17th December, 2020 (WAM) Sharifi Bahodur Mahmudzoda, Ambassador of Tajikistan to the UAE, stated that the UAE is one of the key strategic partners of Tajikistan in the Middle East.
He said that the overall cooperation between the two countries was subsequently consolidated, after the Consulate of Tajikistan in Dubai was launched in 2007, and the Tajik Embassy was inaugurated in Abu Dhabi in 2011.
In his exclusive statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), he said, On 18th December, 1995, the diplomatic relations between the UAE and Tajikistan were established, which were developed and strengthened over 25 years. This year, we will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and our cooperation for the well-being of our peoples.