Sharjah’s Al Khan Bridge – A journey of change, 1978–2025

Sharjah’s Al Khan bridge: 47 Years of transformation

In 2005, Al Khan Bridge turned four-leaf clover, renamed Khulafa Ar Rashideen Interchange

In July, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opened 15 air-conditioned rest areas at key bus and metro stations, giving delivery bike riders cool, safe spaces to rest during summer heat.

Dubai’s AC shelters give delivery riders a cool break

A villager in traditional attire pointing to an indigenous tattoo inked on Reshma's face at the Ponjo Kolhi village, about 30 km from Umerkot, a Hindu-majority district in Pakistan. In rural Sindh province, Pakistan, the centuries-old tradition of tattooing young Hindu girls’ faces, hands, and arms is slowly fading.

Pakistan’s young shun traditional face tattoos

"Architectural grandeur" - Suhail Shaik Mohideen has captured the captivating interior of Mercato Mall. The image beautifully highlights the mall’s Renaissance inspired architecture and lively, vibrant atmosphere.

Epic UAE scenes and travel moments in this reader photo

Devotees gather at the shrine of Hazrat Ali Hajveri, popularly known as Data Ganj Bakhsh, in Lahore, Pakistan, to mark the three-day annual festival, or Urs, celebrating the life of the revered mystic and scholar. Drumming, dancing, and dazzling lights bring the centuries-old tradition of honoring Sufi saints vividly to life, as pilgrims from across the country join in rituals, prayers, and devotional music, creating a vibrant and spiritual atmosphere that captures both faith and festivity.

Pakistan: Annual Urs of Sufi saint begins in Lahore

Nestled in southern Saudi Arabia between mountains, oases, and desert landscapes, Najran offers a unique blend of natural beauty, history, and cultural richness. Once a key hub of the ancient spice trade, the region has evolved into a vibrant tourist destination that captures the heart of every visitor.

Saudi Arabia: Najran’s beauty and culture draw visitors

The UAE will mark World Humanitarian Day on 19th August 2025, reaffirming its leading role in delivering timely aid to millions worldwide. By mid-2024, UAE foreign aid had reached over one billion people — a legacy it highlights this World Humanitarian Day.

UAE marks World Humanitarian Day -in pictures

In a vibrant display of patriotism, children dressed in the colours of the national flag gathered in Patiala to celebrate the 79th Indian Independence Day with cultural performances and festivities.

India celebrates 79th Independence Day - in pictures

1787 to now: Dubai’s oldest building – the story of Al Fahidi Fort

1787 to now: Dubai’s Al Fahidi fort in pictures

Students wave Pakistan's national flags during Independence Day celebrations at the mausoleum of the country's founding father, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, in Karachi on August 14, 2025.

Pakistan celebrates 78th Independence Day - in pictures

Discover Dubai and UAE through readers’ stunning photography

UAE landscapes: Captured by passionate photographers

A child cools off himself at a fountain in Place d'Armes in Calais, northern France on August 12, 2025, amid a heatwave in Europe. A heatwave swept through parts of Europe, breaking temperature records at weather stations in southern France and sparking wildfire risks while Bulgaria battled nearly 200 blazes.

Parts of Europe burn as millions are facing record heat

Hygroscopic flares are attached to an aircraft during a cloud seeding flight operated by the National Centre of Meteorology. Recent downpours across Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah, and other eastern regions of the UAE are not just a stroke of luck; they are the result of a sophisticated weather modification technique known as cloud seeding.

Making rain: Inside UAE's cloud seeding mission

Migrants try to board a smuggler's boat in an attempt to cross the English Channel off the beach of Gravelines, northern France. In a dramatic scene unfolding at dawn on August 12, 2025, dozens of migrants sprinted across Gravelines beach in north of France in a desperate attempt to board a smuggler’s boat bound for the UK.

Rush to the Channel: Migrants storm Gravelines beach

Stylish pup Mochi takes over the UAE with doggy parties, staycations, and supermarket runs in Dubai

The UAE’s most stylish pup Mochi living her best life!

Louvre Abu Dhabi, from construction to present day: Journey in timelapse

Louvre Abu Dhabi: Light, legacy, and the desert dream

Reader photo gallery: Through their eyes, the beauty of Sharjah, Dubai, and the UAE desert

Look: The UAE’s natural and architectural wonders

A glimpse into the future – Etihad Rail’s sleek new passenger train promises to connect Dubai and Abu Dhabi in under 60 minutes by 2026.

Etihad Rail: A new way to travel across the UAE

Dubai Creek has witnessed a remarkable transformation—from a modest 1950s trading post lined with wooden dhows and bustling souqs to a thriving urban waterfront at the heart of modern Dubai.

Dubai Creek resets city’s landscape over 75 years

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