A new world record has been set in the Emirate of Ajman for the world’s largest greeting card mosaic.
Measuring 117.71 m² (1,267.01 ft²), the mosaic, which formed the United Arab Emirate’s spirit of the union motif, was made to mark the 42nd UAE National.
Organised by the Ajman Tourism Development Department, around 4,000 people took part in creating the mosaic during an event on Ajman’s Corniche last week, with 4,085 postcards eventually making up the huge image.
It beat the previous largest greeting card mosaic created in Tomioka City in Japan) which measured 110 m². 
Shaikh Abdul Aziz Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ajman Tourism Development Department, told Gulf News: “First of all I congratulate the Rulers of the UAE on the occasion of the 42nd National Day.”
He said that he was proud and happy this achievement had placed Ajman on the world map.
“This landmark is a gift for the leadership of UAE on the occasion of National Day.”
Faisal Ahmad Al Nuaimi, director-general of the department, said: “We are delighted at the new achievement and we thank all those who took part.”
