(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) With New Year around the corner, law enforcement bodies in Ras Al Khaimah are set to deploy more traffic and security patrols to secure the much-awaited celebrations and ensure smooth flow of traffic.
Sources with RAK police told Khaleej Times that more staff will be deployed to control large crowds of people - expected to attend the New Year's Eve fireworks at RAK's Al Marjan Island.
"The fireworks will be attempt to break the Guinness World Record for 'largest aerial firework shell' that can be enjoyed from 120 sites."
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Two new public view areas are to be created and over 5,000 additional public car parking spaces will be available around Al Marjan Island to welcome the visitors, they added.
"However, the public is urged to be at the site on Sunday, December 31 before8pmto find convenient seats," they alerted. "All the roads to the entrance of Al Marjan Island will be closed at10pm."
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"The spectacular fireworks display will add to the pride of Ras Al Khaimah and the entire nation," he said. "We are working with concerned government authorities to organise the event seamlessly in line with highest safety standards."
Ahmed Shaaban Originally from Egypt, I have been in Dubai since December 2005. Before coming here, I worked as an English language instructor, chief En/Ar translator, proofreader, reporter in Egypt and Qatar. I have also worked as a reporter, correspondent and simultaneous translator with two satellite channels in Dubai. I have a masters degree in media, Cairo University, 2014, a bachelor degree in English language and translation, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 1996, and three post-graduate diplomas in English language and Instruction. With over 19 years of experience in translation, interpretation, EFL instruction, and reporting. I am interested in technology, aviation, politics, as well as community, parliament and defence issues. I enjoy reading, writing, exercising, and surfing the web.
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