The news that got swallowed up by Christmas Cheer was the mystery objects lighting up Dubai's skies. Captures of them are posted on social media.
The UAE News says the story is this:"For those hoping for an extraordinary celestial event or even an alien invasion, the answer may be a little disappointing but is far from mundane. It turns out that Skydive Dubai has soared into the record books with the highest altitude skydiving firework display, from a staggering 5,150 metres above ground. "Over the last few weeks, highly skilled skydivers shot across Dubai's night sky, enthralling onlookers with scintillating pyrotechnic skydiving displays," Dubai Media Office said on Twitter. There will be a whole host of stunning firework displays to come as the UAE prepares to ring in the New Year. But this fantastic feat will be tough to eclipse."
The sponsor is a property company - here's their announcement:
"DAMAC, in association with Skydive Dubai, achieved the grand feat by setting the mark at 5,130m (16,830 ft 27 in), breaking the existing record of 4,907.28m (16,000 ft 100in). The record-breaking attempt was made on 7 December, as part of the celebrations to honour a milestone in DAMAC's journey."
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