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Dubai will begin construction of the first phase of the Dubai Loop, an underground transport project developed with Elon Musk’s Boring Company.

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Nibret Melak (Men) and Anchinalu Dessie (women) both from Ethiopia winners of the 25th anniversary edition of the Dubai Marathon

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Manipuri dancers perform during India's 77th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on January 26, 2026.

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Dramatic sunbeams pierce clouds, casting a golden glow over Dubai’s iconic skyline, highlighting towers and horizon at dusk photographed by Serena H.

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Commuters walk on a snow-covered road as the city receives a heavy snowfall, in Shimla.

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President Donald Trump dances as he walks off stage after speaking to House Republican lawmakers during their annual policy retreat, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Washington.

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His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, is received by Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, upon his arrival at Palam Air Base during a working visit.

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Residents watch fighter jets flypast along Sharjah beach as UAE observes ‘Day of Solidarity’

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Sahana Kannappan, a Class 12 student at Indian High School, captured this view of Dubai Creek Harbour.

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Children swim at Jumeirah Beach in Dubai on June 24, 1989, capturing a carefree summer day along the city’s iconic shoreline.

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Etihad Rail has unveiled the full picture of the UAE’s national passenger rail network, offering a glimpse into a transformative chapter in the country’s transport journey.

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