A group of kite enthusiasts reached new heights when their record-breaking creation finally soared into the sky. Known as “The Hope,” the colossal kite became the largest ever flown after Abdulrahman Al-Farsi and his Al-Farsi Kite Display Team waited patiently for the perfect weather conditions. When laid flat, the kite covers an astonishing 1,210 square metres (13,024 sq ft)—nearly the size of five tennis courts. Even in flight, it spans an estimated 1,128 square metres (12,142 sq ft). “The