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See how world rings in 2026: Stunning NYE celebrations

Photos capture iconic New Year celebrations from around the globe.

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Fireworks light up the midnight sky over Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House during New Year’s Day celebrations in Sydney on January 1, 2026.

Look: Epic fireworks light up the UAE for New Year 2026

From Burj Khalifa to Global Village, UAE celebrates 2026 with fireworks

Fireworks light up the Burj Khalifa as the UAE welcomes 2026

UAE: Indian hit by e-scooter dies, gives life to six

50-year-old Kerala goldsmith's family turns tragedy into gift of life for six strangers

M. Baburajan will live on through six strangers he never met.

While Dubai celebrates, he is out saving lives tonight

Brite Aravindhakshan, an unsung hero, shares what it’s like to be on duty tonight

While Dubai celebrates, he saves lives: Indian ambulance driver on New Year’s Eve duty

UAE petrol, diesel prices for January 2026 announced

Here's how much it will cost to tank up your vehicle next month

The UAE’s Fuel Price Committee revises retail diesel and petrol prices at the end of every month to align with global rates.

Dubai: Kerala expat wins Dh100K Big Ticket after 8 yrs

‘Waiting for Jan 3’: Ajay Kumar, a finance analyst, has called UAE home for 17 years

Kerala expat in Dubai wins Dh100,000 Big Ticket prize after 8 years of trying: ‘I thought it was a prank!’

UAE President meets Prime Minister of Pakistan

Leaders exchange New Year greetings, wishing progress, prosperity, and global peace.

UAE President meets Prime Minister of Pakistan

UAE weather alert: Rain, strong winds hit ahead of NYE

Cooler temperatures, rough seas and dust affect northern and eastern emirates

Scattered rain, strong winds hit UAE as temperatures drop

UAE ends Yemen counter-terrorism mission citing safety

Decision follows recent developments affecting mission safety and effectiveness

UAE cites safety and operational considerations in ending Yemen counter-terrorism role

UAE: Indian expat saves life on flight, awarded as hero

Kerala medical intern from Dubai receives prestigious award for saving life of a woman

Anees Mohamed after receiving the award in Tashkent earlier this month.

UAE committed to stability amid tensions, says Gargash

UAE continues to prioritise stability and reasoned leadership, Gargash says

Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash

Dubai Police host family-friendly NYE festivities

Carnivals, community gatherings and awareness programmes planned for New Year’s Eve 2026

Planning New Year’s Eve with kids? Dubai Police unveil citywide festivities

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