Before the skyscrapers started going up, the United Arab Emirates (the Gulf state that counts Dubai and Abu Dhabi among its seven emirates) was a land of fierce tribal rivalries.

As we transition into 2025, the countdown is going digital like never before. Cities across the globe are preparing to light up the night, with live streams offering a front-row seat to the fireworks — letting you experience the dazzle of Dubai’s skyscrapers or Tokyo’s high-tech countdown from wherever you are.

With reporters and multimedia journalists stationed at key celebration zones across the country, Khaleej Times captures the NYE action as it unfolds