Indian educator, artist and social worker Rouble Nagi was awarded a prestigious US$1 million global teaching prize a day earlier for her pioneering work in transforming education in India’s slums through art-led learning and community engagement.

Meet Dubai's $1m awardee teacher of Indian slum kids

Nagi was recognised for her work bringing education to slums and rural communities

Sharjah Light Festival lights up 13 landmark sites

Now in its 15th edition, Sharjah Light Festival dazzles with stunning projections

Sharjah Mosque glows in vibrant colours during the 15th Sharjah Light Festival.

Dubai Loop: City’s next-gen underground transport

The pilot route will span around 6.4 kilometres and include four stations

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

Iran: Massive fire breaks out at Tehran bazaar

Tehran’s fire department said the blaze quickly spread across the market

People stand and watch as firefighters battle a fire that broke out in Jannat Bazaar, west of Tehran on February 3, 2026.

No Japan trip needed: Cherry blossoms bloom in Baguio

The sakura trees, donated in 2018 and 2019, were gifts from Japanese partners of BCC

Rare cherry blossoms bloom in Baguio after seven years

In pictures: India celebrates 77th Republic Day

India’s Republic Day Parade showcased cultural heritage, development and military might

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

Look: Shimla and Manali turn into winter wonderlands

Snow-covered landscapes draw visitors after months of dry weather

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

Emirates Golf Club: Where Dubai’s golf story began

Emirates Golf Club holds a very special place in the history of Dubai

Emirates Golf Club occupies a unique place in Dubai’s sporting history, having played a defining role in shaping the emirate’s rise as a global golf destination. Opened in 1988, it became the first grass golf course in the Middle East, a landmark achievement that reflected Dubai’s early ambition to develop world-class sports infrastructure on what was once desert land.

Trump’s first year in office — a visual timeline

Defining images show Trump’s first year shaping US politics and world affairs

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.

UAE President arrives in New Delhi for landmark visit

The leaders will hold talks to strengthen strategic, economic and cultural cooperation

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.

UAE marks 'Day of Solidarity' with spectacular flypast

Residents witness spectacular aerial display linking all seven emirates

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

Xposure 2026 highlights photography shaped by life

At Xposure’s 10th edition, five photographers reveal how lived experience shapes stories

Joshua Holko’s gallery Antarctica, White Silence features three stages, capturing Emperor penguin life on Antarctic sea ice — from chick to juvenile to adult — tracing a powerful cycle of survival, resilience and growth.

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