Virendra Saklani

Chief Visual Journalist

Articles from the author

Dubai’s Museum of the Future: A look back before revamp

Inside the evolution of Dubai’s Museum of the Future ahead of its next chapter

2016 : Construction site of Museum of the Future along with the towers on Shaikh Zayed road near Emirates Towers,in Dubai.

The Tour de France: A Celebration On and Off the Road

Fans become part of the spectacle at 113th edition of prestigious cycling event

Spectators ride bicycles hanging from a telehandler along the race route at the start of the 10th stage of the 113th edition of the Tour de France cycling race.

Inflatable dinosaurs battle for T-Rex glory

More than 300 participants competed in inflatable T Rex costumes across multiple divisions

Thousands cheer as dinosaur costumes turn serious sprint into slapstick race

Look: Thousands scramble as San Fermín Bull Run begins

Daredevils ran, skidded and tumbled out of the way of a stampeding group of bulls

Participants run ahead of bulls from the Fuente Ymbro bull ranch during the first running of the bulls of the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, northern Spain, on July 7, 2026. Thousands of people every year attend the week-long festival and its famous 'encierros', or running of the bulls, in which six bulls are released at 8:00 a.m. evey day to run from their corral to the bullring through the narrow streets of the old town over an 850 meters (yards) course while runners ahead of them try to stay close to the bulls without falling over or being gored.

Move over, Messi! Robot footballers thrill crowds

AI-powered robot footballers entertain crowds at RoboCup in South Korea

Robots take part in a football match at RoboCup 2026, a robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) competition in Incheon.

Paris opens parks overnight as record heat grips France

As France swelters through hottest days on record, Parisians seek relief outdoors

People sit on the grass to shelter from the heat in the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont in Paris, as France experiences a heatwave. Hundreds of Parisians seeking relief from the heat took refuge in the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, in the north-east of the capital, which has remained open round the clock throughout the heatwave affecting France.

See: UAE residents mark Eid with prayers, greetings

Worshippers gather at mosques and musallahs to perform prayers across the emirates

Photos: UAE residents mark Eid Al Adha with prayers, greetings

First look: Etihad Rail passenger station in Fujairah

Gulf News visits Etihad Rail’s Fujairah Station, takes ride on passenger train

Sneak peek: Etihad Rail’s first completed passenger rail station is here

Dubai flame trees bloom in fiery summer colours

City-wide flame tree planting drive following Sheikh Hamdan directive

Flame trees in full bloom frame the iconic Dubai Frame, blending nature with city skyline beauty.

Look: Dubai begins Blue Line tunnel excavation

Dubai kicks off Blue Line tunnel works to cut commute times

Construction work in full swing at Dubai Metro Blue Line in International City.

See: Huge crowds at Global Village on opening weekend

Global Village returns as a familiar joyride, just as you step through the gates

Visitors throng the Global Village on the first weekend of reopening

Cool performances, new exhibits: Global Village is back

Here's what's new at Dubai's family-friendly destination of choice

Vibrant performances, new exhibits: Global Village is back!

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