• The UAE killed three birds with one stone in 2013 when more than 1,350 [/URL]
    The UAE killed three birds with one stone in 2013 when more than 1,350 [/URL]
  • Abu Dhabi’s sustainability project, Masdar City, holds what some might consider one of the more serious awards — the world’s most environmentally friendly city. According to the GWR, it is the world’s first city designed to be zero-carbon and zero-waste. Andrew Henderson/The National
    Abu Dhabi’s sustainability project, Masdar City, holds what some might consider one of the more serious awards — the world’s most environmentally friendly city. According to the GWR, it is the world’s first city designed to be zero-carbon and zero-waste. Andrew Henderson/The National
  • In 2011, the Al Ain Paradise Gardens became the first holder of the Guinness World Record for the most hanging baskets. Sammy Dallal / The National
    In 2011, the Al Ain Paradise Gardens became the first holder of the Guinness World Record for the most hanging baskets. Sammy Dallal / The National
  • The 72-storey JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai stands tall as the proud holder of the Guinness World Record for the world’s tallest hotel. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
    The 72-storey JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai stands tall as the proud holder of the Guinness World Record for the world’s tallest hotel. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
  • Hazza Suleiman al Shehhi, a young Fujairah swordsman, set the world record for the highest sword throw in November 2010, when he reached a height of 21.2598 metres at the Al Saif Traditional Sword Competition.
    Hazza Suleiman al Shehhi, a young Fujairah swordsman, set the world record for the highest sword throw in November 2010, when he reached a height of 21.2598 metres at the Al Saif Traditional Sword Competition.
  • Kanz Jewels proudly displays its Guinness Book of World Records certificate on the wall of its shop in the Deira Gold Souq. The company last year revealed the world’s largest gold ring which weighs 63 kilograms and is worth about Dh9.7 million. Pawan Singh / The National
    Kanz Jewels proudly displays its Guinness Book of World Records certificate on the wall of its shop in the Deira Gold Souq. The company last year revealed the world’s largest gold ring which weighs 63 kilograms and is worth about Dh9.7 million. Pawan Singh / The National
  • In October 2012, citizens of 72 nations gathered to wash their hands simultaneously. After the event, an adjudicator from Guinness World Records presented the organiser, Lifebuoy, with the award for most nationalities washing their hands simultaneously. Pawan Singh / The National
    In October 2012, citizens of 72 nations gathered to wash their hands simultaneously. After the event, an adjudicator from Guinness World Records presented the organiser, Lifebuoy, with the award for most nationalities washing their hands simultaneously. Pawan Singh / The National

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In pictures: UAE holds nearly 150 world records

The National staff

November 04, 2013

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