A grey squirrel leaps among autumn leaves in a London park on November 4, 2025.

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Expats across the UAE mark Christmas with church services, carol singing, family gatherings and traditional festive feasts, adding to the country’s diverse and inclusive holiday spirit.

Christmas in UAE: Glittering malls and festive vibes

Powerful cars charge up towering dunes, testing drivers’ skill, acceleration and precision in a dramatic desert showdown.

Liwa Festival 2026 blends sport and heritage

Light installations illuminate Jubail Island during the Al Manar Light Festival, creating a vibrant nighttime spectacle captured by Joshua Jinsor.

UAE lights up: Fireworks, light shows and scenic beauty

Heavy rainfall across parts of the UAE led to waterlogged streets and traffic slowdowns in Dubai and Sharjah, as residents dealt with wet roads and reduced visibility during peak hours.

Heavy rain waterlogs streets across Dubai and Sharjah

December 19, 2025 marks 50 years since the opening of the Shindagha Tunnel, which remains open to traffic in both directions and is a key component of the largely completed Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project. All phases on the Bur Dubai side were completed in May 2025.

Shindagha Tunnel at 50: Dubai’s first underwater link

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.

UAE cloud seeding and rainfall explained – photos

Snowfall covers the Trojena Highlands, transforming Saudi Arabia’s rugged terrain into a winter landscape.

Snow blankets Saudi Arabia’s Trojena Highlands, Tabuk

Global football legend Lionel Messi made a memorable visit to Vantara, one of the world’s most ambitious wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation centres, located in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The visit, part of Messi’s much-publicised G.O.A.T India Tour 2025, saw the Argentine superstar take time to engage with a cause close to the hearts of conservationists and animal lovers alike.

Messi prays, performs puja, poses with tiger at Vantara

Revellers cool off with water thrown from balconies at the start of nine days of uninterrupted partying during the famed running of the bulls festival in Pamplona, Spain, on July 6.

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Over 30,000 attendees celebrate Simbang Gabi, a tradition bridging home and faith in Dubai.

Look: Cardinal Tagle leads 30,000 at Dubai Simbang Gabi

A winter sunrise casts soft golden hues across Sharjah in this morning's capture by Amitabh Sharma, reflecting the emirate's calm beauty at daybreak.

Reader photos: Supermoon, mosques and UAE landscapes

As superstar Rajinikanth marked his 75th birthday on Friday, celebrations poured in from across the film industry and beyond, reaffirming his unmatched place in Indian cinema

Rajinikanth at 75: From bus conductor to superstar

Winter City at Expo transforms Expo City Dubai into a magical Christmas destination, offering families and visitors a festive escape filled with seasonal charm.

Winter City at Expo spreads Christmas cheer in Dubai

McLaren's Lando Norris celerbrate after winning his first Formula 1 drivers' championship at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025. Photo Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

Watch: Lando Norris celebrates his first-ever F1 title

Ranjith P G captures the newly opened Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi, highlighting its striking falcon-inspired wings and the stunning architectural presence that celebrates the UAE’s heritage, vision, and cultural identity.

UAE through readers’ eyes: Museum, décor, birds

Over 1,000 advanced LED drones delivered brighter, sharper scenes in the sky between Bluewaters and The Beach, JBR.

Look: Drone show dazzles as DSF 2025 kicks off

Lando Norris set the pace in the opening practice session of the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, topping the timesheets ahead of championship rival Max Verstappen and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.

Abu Dhabi GP in pictures: Build-up to the 2025 finale

Vladimir Putin, Alexander Lukashenko and Donald Trump feature among the world’s richest political leaders, each known for significant reported personal wealth.

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