ENSURING SAFE, JOYOUS NEW YEAR: As Dubai gears up for the New Year’s celebrations, the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) has been planning meticulously to ensure that revellers ring in 2024 safely. More than 45 fireworks displays will light up the night sky in 32 locations in Dubai, and the agency has been working with everyone involved to adhere to the highest safety standards. The comprehensive strategy is essential to guarantee a spectacular celebration at midnight on December 31. (By Jay Hilotin, Senior Assistant Editor)