Akram al-Fayoumi, 13-year-old Palestinian amputee, performs a stunt while rollerblading past destroyed buildings with his prosthetic leg attachment along a street in Gaza City.

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UAE President hosts Indian PM Modi in Abu Dhabi

PM Modi’s May 15 UAE visit highlights growing India-UAE strategic ties

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival in the United Arab Emirates. The visit marks the first stop of PM Modi’s multi-nation diplomatic tour, underscoring continued high-level engagement between the two nations.

Abu Dhabi mega projects: Disney, Guggenheim, Sphere

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From magical theme parks and immersive entertainment venues to world-class museums and ultra-luxury island resorts, Abu Dhabi is gearing up for a spectacular new era of attractions. The capital’s ambitious pipeline includes projects from global giants such as Disney, Guggenheim, and Sphere, alongside futuristic leisure destinations designed to boost tourism, culture, and family entertainment. Together, these developments promise to transform Abu Dhabi into one of the world’s most exciting visitor destinations.

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PM Modi’s May 15 UAE visit highlights growing India-UAE strategic ties

Talks between UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Abu Dhabi on May 15 are expected to focus on strengthening cooperation in energy, trade, investment and regional security.
Prime Minister Modi’s visit comes as the UAE and India continue to deepen their strategic and economic partnership. Above, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his landmark 2015 UAE visit, welcomed by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi (then Crown Prince).

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.

UAE marks 50 years of Armed Forces unification

UAE Armed Forces advance with constant readiness and multi-dimensional response

The United Arab Emirates celebrates, on Wednesday, 6 May 2026, the 50th anniversary of the unification of its Armed Forces, reflecting on five decades of achievements and heroism in defending sovereignty and safeguarding national gains.

Gaza artist overcomes trauma through drawing

From her Bureij camp home, she sketches on walls, expressing grief, strength and endurance

Areej al-Saafin, who lost her eye as a result of an Israeli military strike, holds a piece of wood charcoal as she prepares to draw on the wall of her home in the Bureij Palestinian refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip.

India erupts in celebration after assembly poll results

From cities to towns, supporters gather to mark wins with music and colour

BJP workers celebrate the party's lead during the counting of votes for the West Bengal Assembly elections in Kolkata on Monday, May 4, 2026.

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.

Around the world: Offbeat photos of the week

A visual roundup of unusual scenes and candid moments from across the globe this week

A helmeted participant looks on as others cook lemang, a traditional glutinous rice dish stuffed into bamboo tubes and filled with coconut milk which are then placed over an open fire, during a mass cooking event in Blang Pidie, Indonesia's Aceh province.

129-year-old boat mail route in Germany’s Spreewald

A unique postal route uses boats to serve villages across Spreewald’s wetlands

A woman wearing a traditional Sorb outfit (R) manouvers a so-called "Spreewaldkahn" barge carrying tourists along a canal in the Spreewald region in Luebbenau, eastern Germany, as in background can be seen a boat of the postal service.

In Pictures: King Charles III’s state visit to the US

This is Charles' first trip to the U.S. since he became king in 2022

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump greet King Charles III and Queen Camilla as they arrive at the White House.

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