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The World's tallest building Its been reported by Gulf News that on this New Year 2014 Dubai is all set to break Guinness World Record of largest fireworks display set by Kuwait in November 2012 to celebrated their 50th anniversary of its constitution.  Largest fireworks display to take place at The Palm and World Islands . Previous record set by Kuwait in November 2012. That fireworks display used 77,282 fireworks and stretched over 5km area lasting 1hrs and 4mins.  Talal Omar, Guinness World Record ltd.’s Country Manager of Middle East and North Africa, said: “We are waiting for Dubai to break the record. With this, it becomes an international destination for celebration. The UAE holds 131 world records, most being set in Dubai. Applications for fresh records are pouring in every day.” Omar also added that the drive for records shows a desire to achieve. “Dubai is a rapidly evolving market. It is fascinating to note the passion people have for achievements.”

Ernest Mango / The new IGP Government reshuffle starts with the new appointment of Police line as President Jakaya Kiwete appoints the new head of Police Officers in Tanzania. Ernest Mango is taking over the position previously held by IGP Said Mwema, speculation is scattered across the country that the removal of Said Mwema may be just the normal retirement process as others go father by saying the removal has to do with the incidents such as the brutal killing   of the journalist David Mwangosi and the aftermath of other unsolved incidents their after across the country. Said Mwema is stepping down after serving approximately 7 yrs as Tanzania Inspector General of Police (IGP). Earlier last week four prominent government ministers experienced a ‘forced Resignation' amid heated debate about the so called ‘Operation Tokomeza’.

Arup has assisted Airports of the Future consortium formed by Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht and Singaporean operator Changi Airport Group in winning the auction of the Rio de Janeiro International Airport (Galeao).  The amount offered, $8 billion (BRL 19 billions) was about 294% of the minimum bid of $2.4 billion (BRL 4.82 billion). Airport concession is for 25 years. In 1st stage planned improvements in Galeao, at least 26 new aircrafts gates, a new aircraft apron, and a new garage for vehicles is scheduled to come into being by January 2016 to include special accommodations for the 2016 Olympic Games to be hosted in Rio.  “Increasingly, airport development is being implemented by the private sector,” said Regine Weston, Arup’s project director and principal aviation consultant. “We are privileged to work around the globe with airports, airlines and private groups, such as Airports of the Future, who are committed to developing world class airports to serve the

Andrea Sambu (Left)   Mwanariadha mkongwe nchini amefanikiwa kuingia ndani ya Qualification Standard ya kuiwakilisha Tanzania katika mashindano ya Jumuia ya Madola yanayotarajiwa kufanyika mwakani mjini Glasgow Scotland. Sambu alikimbia masaa 2:14:30 katika mashindano ya Donzhou Interanational Marathon nchini China December 21, 2013 kwa kumaliza akiwa nafasi ya tisa (9) na kufanikiwa kuingia ndani ya kumi bora. Andrea Sambu mwenye umri wa miaka 41 ndiye mwanariadha pekee mtanzania aliyewahi kutwaa ubingwa wa dunia katika mbio za nyika (World Cross Country Championships) miaka 22 iliyopia (1991). Bila shaka chama cha riadha RT kitamwandalia mazingira mazuri Andrea Sambu kwani hadi sasa yeye na Musanduki Mohamed pekee ndio waliokimbia muda unaokubalika katika mashindano ya jumuia za madola katika nchi nzima.  “Ninafurahi kwamba nimekuwa katika ngazi ya kimataifa kwa zaidi ya miaka 25 hadi sasa, nashindana na vijana wadogo ambao wengine wana umri sawa ama chini ya

Sweden will loan Brazil several Gripen NG fighter jets, the kind the South American country recently purchased from Swedish firm Saab, in time for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, a media report said. The jets will be loaned to Brazil by the Swedish Air Force, since the 36 purchased won't be ready for delivery until 2023, reported Xinhua Friday citing Brazilian news website G1. Rio 2016 Summer Olympics are to be held in Rio de Janeiro between Aug 5-21 Brazil made the purchase to upgrade its air force fleet of Mirage jets, which are about to be retired. Brazilian Air Force Brigadier Jose Augusto Crepaldi Affonso, who headed the decision to buy the Swedish jets, over US or French-made ones, told G1 that six to 12 jets will be lent to Brazil in time to bolster security during the summer games. Asked if the jets will be in Brazil in time for the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals, to be hosted by 12 Brazilian cities in June and July, Crepaldi said it was unlikely