DUBAI, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC), the biggest free trade zone in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), said on Sunday it had claimed a new Guinness World Records title for the world's largest jigsaw puzzle.
In celebration of the Year of Zayed, named after the UAE's founding father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the wooden jigsaw of over 12,000 pieces features the official logo of the national initiative.
It covers an area of over 6,000 square meters within DMCC's Uptown Dubai district which is currently under construction.
"The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was confident, charismatic, encouraged the continuous pursuit of excellence and made bold decisions in the face of uncertainty," said Ahmed Bin Sulayem, executive chairman of DMCC.
"With this world record achievement, we have shown our support for the national project and gratitude for the inspiring founding father of the UAE," he added.
The jigsaw was unveiled during a ceremony attended by a select group of invitees who gathered to move the final pieces of the jigsaw into place.
In line with DMCC's commitment to sustainability, all the pieces of the jigsaw will be recycled after the completion of the project, a process managed by Dubai Municipality.
"This record is a reflection of the admiration the country has for its founding father. We would like to congratulate DMCC on this accomplishment," said Kevin Southam, official adjudicator of Guinness World Records.
