Dubai Creek has witnessed a remarkable transformation—from a modest 1950s trading post lined with wooden dhows and bustling souqs to a thriving urban waterfront at the heart of modern Dubai.

Dubai Creek resets city’s landscape over 75 years

A journey through time as Dubai Creek transforms into a symbol of heritage and progress

Al Masmak Palace: Where Riyadh’s history comes alive

This renewed opening aligns with the Saudi Museums Commission's Vision 2030 strategy

The Museums Commission has officially reopened Al Masmak Palace Museum in Riyadh's historic Al Dirah district, following an extensive renovation that both restored the iconic mudbrick structure and upgraded its infrastructure to modern museum standards.

Thailand-Cambodia border clash displaces thousands

Families, including children and the elderly, are escaping in the night, seeking safety

Thai residents who fled homes following clashes between Thai and Cambodian soldiers rest at an evacuation center in Surin province, Thailand, Friday. The border clash between Thailand and Cambodia has sparked a major humanitarian crisis. In just two days of fighting, more than 100,000 people have been forced to flee their homes. Families, including children and the elderly, are escaping in the night, seeking safety amid rising tension and violence.

Look: Tabuk’s fertile farms deliver bumper pear yield

The region is home to more than 15,000 pear trees, producing over 750 tonnes annually

Tabuk’s rich farmlands span more than 270,000 hectares and host over 14,000 farms.

Saudi Arabia’s Jazan beaches draw crowds this summer

Beyond its natural beauty, the region is rich in marine biodiversity

Scenic views of Jazan beach along the Red Sea coast in southwestern Saudi Arabia. The Jazan Region is experiencing a significant rise in visitors and residents during the summer holidays, drawn by its scenic coastline and tranquil beaches along the Red Sea.

Dubai’s desert roads after rain: A visual story

NCM warns of extreme heat, possible rainfall in eastern, southern regions, and dusty winds

People drive their cars off-road through mud puddles amid heavy rainfall on the outskirts of Dubai. Rainfall reaches the outskirts of Al Ain and Dubai — from Margham to Al Lisailli — bringing a rare and refreshing change to the skies.

Sharjah’s Central Souq remains a timeless treasure

Souq home to traders from across the globe and a popular haunt among residents, tourists

Over 47 years on, Sharjah’s Central Souq remains a timeless treasure

Bastille Day in France: Jets, fireworks, and more

Bastille Day has become a central moment for modern France

Fireworks explode over the Garonne river, as part of the annual Bastille Day celebrations in Toulouse, southwestern France. Swooping warplanes, axe-carrying warriors, a drone light show over the Eiffel Tower and fireworks in nearly every French town — it must be Bastille Day.

Safa Park: Then and Now – a green oasis through time

Established in 1975, Safa Park was Dubai's first central public park

Safa Park, 1979 – Still in its early stages, the park was largely barren, with sparse grass coverage and few trees.

Buck Moon stuns UAE skies: See summer’s first full moon

The July 2025 Buck Moon lit up UAE skies and beyond, dazzling stargazers worldwide

The moon rises behind Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, in Dubai on July 10, 2025.

Emirates Towers: Iconic landmark shaping Dubai skyline

The creation of the Emirates Towers also contributed significantly to the economy

The construction of Emirates Towers marked a pivotal moment in Dubai's history, not just as a breakthrough in architectural achievement but as the beginning of a dynamic transformation in one of the world

Dino-Madness! T-Rex costumes fill racing track

Enthusiasts compete in the races at Emerald Downs dressed like Tyrannosaurus Rex

T-Rex racers participate in a preliminary heat during the "T-Rex World Championship Races" at Emerald Downs, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Auburn, Washington.

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