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250 metres, 6 loops and no parachute: Andrea Principi's one leap from Ain Dubai made history

No parachute: A kitesurfer jumped 250m off Ain Dubai SURABHI VASUNDHARADEVI

Video: Fire breaks out in apartment near Karama Park

Video: Fire breaks out in apartment near Karama ParkSTEPHEN N R

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli (C), along with his teammates, celebrates with the trophy after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 final match against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 4, 2025.

IPL 2026 season rescheduled: New start date announced BALARAM MENON

Celestial parade offers rare stargazing opportunity.

Don’t miss it: Six planets to dazzle the evening skyHUDA ATA

UAE calls on citizens to register, insure and prepare before travelling.

TRAVEL & TOURISM

UAE issues new travel advisory for citizens abroadHUDA ATA

One suspect collected Dh11,000 in 24 hours as crackdown targets Ramadan scams.

RAK Police arrest 19 beggars; one made Dh11,000 a dayAGHADDIR ALI

More than 5,700 people shared the meal at the Biel waterfront exhibition centre in Beirut.

Where was the world’s largest Ramadan Iftar held?HUDA ATA

West Indies' Jason Holder (L) and Romario Shepherd run between the wickets during the T20 World Cup Super Eights match against South Africa at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 26, 2026.

T20 WC: India vs West Indies – what if it’s washed out?BALARAM MENON

Mysterious ‘Boogeyman Nebula’ photographed from Abu Dhabi skies in major astronomy milestone

Rare view of 'Boogeyman Nebula' captured in UAE skiesHUDA ATA

Actor Vijay (File photo/ANI)

Can Vijay’s divorce destroy his political career?MANJUSHA RADHAKRISHNAN

UAE launches nationwide Ramadan drive to support workers with Iftar and food aid

Nationwide campaign brings Iftar meals to UAE workersHUDA ATA

The film is back on track after appellate bench overturns earlier order.

Kerala court clears ‘The Kerala Story 2’ for releaseBALARAM MENON

What a draw this has been for Arsenal

Dream draw for Arsenal in the Champions LeagueSHAMSEER MOHAMMED

Sangeeta Sornalingam

Who is Vijay’s wife Sangeeta Sornalingam: Fan to familyMANJUSHA RADHAKRISHNAN

The platform covers the full journey and the routes to reach the destinations

Saudi Arabia launches new interactive guide for UmrahHUDA ATA

Green Party candidate Hannah Spencer (L) stands alongside Labour party candidate Angeliki Stogia as she is announced as the winner of the Gorton and Denton Parliamentary by-election, at Manchester Central Convention Complex in Manchester, northern England on February 27, 2026.

UK Labour loses parliament seat to left-wing GreensAFP

Vijay

Vijay's wife Sangeeta seeks divorce over alleged affairMANJUSHA RADHAKRISHNAN

Deepika Padukone’s look for Cartier Jewellery Event in Dubai

Why Deepika Padukone declined The White Lotus S4 roleSAARANGI AJI

India's captain Suryakumar Yadav gestures during the T20 World Cup Super Eights match against Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on February 26, 2026.

We’ll tighten up against West Indies: Suryakumar YadavBALARAM MENON

How student spending inspired a new business

Student spending sparks new ventureBY FRIDAY

A Pakistani soldier stands guard at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Chaman on February 27, 2026, following overnight cross-border firing between the two countries.

Pakistan-Afghanistan fighting: What we know so farAFP

People near the Burj Khalifa in Dubai

How long will Ramadan last? Likely Eid date revealedHUDA ATA

The Meta chief executive and his wife arrived at the Prada show in Milan on Thursday

Zuckerberg arrives late to Prada show: Why was he thereAREEBA HASHMI

Phillipa Harrison, CEO of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA). Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf Newsx

Exclusives and Iftars: Inside the week at Gulf NewsMARK THOMPSON

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Elite opens multi-brand showrooms in Al Ain, AjmanREACH BY GULF NEWS

Seven month-old male macaque monkey named Punch, sitting with a stuffed orangutan toy at Ichikawa City Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Chiba Prefecture

Filipino star Vice Ganda meets Japan viral monkey PunchTRICIA GAJITOS

Being terminated for filing a labour complaint may be considered arbitrary dismissal under UAE law. Here’s how to seek compensation and file a complaint with MOHRE.

Unfair dismissal? How to file a complaint in UAE ZAINAB HUSAIN

SB Girls group leader Rochelle Pangilinan has teased a new docuseries featuring behind-the-scenes of their journey

SB Girls tease new docuseries ahead of UAE world tourTRICIA GAJITOS

Old Trafford has held its second fan Iftar

Manchester United hosts Ramadan Iftar at Old Trafford ROBERT ILSLEY

RTA unveils bridge, cutting commute from 6 to 1 minute in Dubai

New Dubai bridge slashes travel time to just 1 minuteSURABHI VASUNDHARADEVI

Lisa, Jisoo, Jennie, and Rosé of BLACKPINK perform at the Coachella Stage during the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

BLACKPINK drop “GO” MV and break first-day sales recordSAARANGI AJI

Washington currently has more than a dozen warships in the Middle East: one aircraft carrier - the USS Abraham Lincoln - nine destroyers and three other combat ships.

US allows non-emergency embassy staff to leave IsraelAFP

Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan talks childhood fame and moving to DubaiSAARANGI AJI

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his wife Diana Fox Carney board a government plane in Ottawa on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.

Canadian PM Carney begins key India visitAFP

This photo taken on February 19, 2026 shows a 7 month-old male macaque monkey named Punch, who was abandoned by his mother shortly after birth, spending time with a stuffed orangutan toy at Ichikawa City Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Chiba Prefecture.

What happens when you Google 'Punch the Monkey'SAARANGI AJI

Still from Bridgerton Season 4

The death that shocks Bridgerton S4: ExplainedAREEBA HASHMI

Records show the raw gold weighed about 2,262 grams before being melted and purified

RAK Courts to auction seized gold and diamondsAGHADDIR ALI

Community spirit shines in UAE's Ramadan iftar program

371,000 benefit from ‘Our Fasting Guests’ in first weekALI AL HAMMADI

Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett (L) celebrates with teammate Graeme Cremer after their team's win in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Australia and Zimbabwe at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 13, 2026.

Bennett corrects journalist's silly mistakeSHAMSEER MOHAMMED

WhatsApp-powered system provides instant replies and seamless service links

Ajman Police launch AI WhatsApp chat for inquiriesAGHADDIR ALI

Influence over Authority: The new paradigm of leadership in the UAE

Influence over authority, new paradigm of leadershipSANKAR PILLAI

Kabengele was one of Dubai's star players in their win over Lyon

Fasting “elevates” performance says Mfiondu KabengeleROBERT ILSLEY

‘Rainman’ R. Madhavan plays a crucial role in ‘Dhurandhar 2’

Why Indian fans fly from Dubai to India for DhurandharMANJUSHA RADHAKRISHNAN

Dubai Police confirm 17-location Ramadan tour across the emirate

Global Village to host Ramadan cannon this weekendAGHADDIR ALI

Dubai Police increase inspections after dangerous teen riding reported

COURT AND CRIME

Dubai Police act on unsafe teen bike riding after iftarAGHADDIR ALI

TCL reinforces performance-driven home entertainment with QD-Mini LED innovation in UAE

TCL boosts UAE home entertainment with QD-Mini LED GULF NEWS REPORT

Marhaba Auctions unveils historic Ramadan giveaway: Buy 1 car, win 10 free cars

Marhaba Auctions: Buy 1 car, win 10 free carsGULF NEWS REPORT

Meta has announced new Instagram alerts that will notify parents if their teen repeatedly searches for suicide or self-harm-related terms, as the company faces mounting legal pressure in the United States.

Why did Instagram add teen suicide search alerts DHANUSHA GOKULAN

UAE public holidays 2026: Full list of expected dates and long weekends

UAE 2026 calendar: When is the next long weekend?ZAINAB HUSAIN

Philippine customs has committed to lawful restitution and turning seized assets into funds that benefit the public

Discaya-linked luxury cars raise over ₱102m in auctionTRICIA GAJITOS

Megan Thee Stallion

Megan Thee Stallion joins Broadway's Moulin Rouge! castSAARANGI AJI

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda tied the knot on February 26 at ITC Mementos near Udaipur

Inside Rashmika and Vijay’s 'Shiv-Parvati' wedding lookAREEBA HASHMI

Weather alert: Is a cold wave hitting UAE this week? Here's what forecasters say

Weather alert: Is a cold wave hitting UAE this week?SURABHI VASUNDHARADEVI

In this photo released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, centre, heads to the venue for talks between Iran and the US, in Muscat, Oman, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.

Iran urges US to drop ‘excessive demands’ to reach dealAFP

A view of the City Walk in Dubai. Parkonic launches VIP pre-booked parking at City Walk Boulevard

Pre-book parking at City Walk; Dh60/hr for late exitsLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Zouma joins Dubai based club Al Wasl

Ex Premier League player Kurt Zouma signs for Al WaslROBERT ILSLEY

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda share wedding photos

Inside Rashmika and Vijay's wedding and gold jewels MANJUSHA RADHAKRISHNAN

Powerful tremors were felt in Kolkata after a quake hit Bangladesh on Friday afternoon.

India: Strong tremors felt in KolkataALEX ABRAHAM

Sarah Michelle Gellar remembers Michelle Trachtenberg: Not sure how it’s been a year

Sarah M. Gellar honours Michelle Trachtenberg’s memorySAARANGI AJI

As of 3pm Friday (Feb. 27, 2026), the lava-collapse pyroclastic density current (PDC), a dangerous volcanic hazard during eruptions, was still ongoing, according to state volcanologists. They warned that similar events may continue as unstable lava piles up.

Philippines back-to-back eruptions: Mayon + KanlaonJAY HILOTIN

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks at a joint press conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (not pictured) in Sydney on June 10, 2022, after a bilateral meeting.

New Zealand ex-PM Ardern now based in AustraliaAFP

Rinku Singh with his father Khanchand Singh

India batter Rinku leaves team after father's deathAFP

Dubai’s Parkonic rolls out paid parking at three Lulu Hypermarkets

New paid parking rolled out at three Lulu HypermarketsLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Steve Madden's Ramadan campaign inspires generosityGULF NEWS REPORT

AAP Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal breaks down as he speaks to the media after being discharged in the Delhi Excise Policy case, in New Delhi on Friday, February 27, 2027. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia also present.

Delhi excise case: Kejriwal, Sisodia walk freeALEX ABRAHAM

UAE leaders embrace reinvention as key to sustained success in a rapidly evolving economy

Leaders embrace reinvention as key to sustained successSANKAR PILLAI

Suga in Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro

Suga becomes the face of Samsung Galaxy Buds4 ProSAARANGI AJI

BTS

BTS concert prompts Korean government to change rulesSAARANGI AJI

Roger Sweet, creator of He-Man

He-Man creator battles dementia turns to GoFundMeSAARANGI AJI

Grey’s Anatomy pays emotional tribute to Eric Dane

Grey’s Anatomy remembers Eric Dane with moving tributeSAARANGI AJI

Pakistan's Usman Tariq (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's Tom Banton during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match between England and Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on February 24, 2026.

How can Pakistan qualify for T20 World Cup semi-finalJAI RAI

First-of-its-kind regional trial focuses on industrial freight routes.

Self-driving freight trucks begin pilot in Abu DhabiBALARAM MENON

Dr Ferdoush Saleheen

Gulf's strategic role in global supply chain resilienceGN FOCUS REPORT

Mayor Mamdani raises case with Trump, prompting Columbia student’s immediate release.

Who is Ellie Aghayeva? Student briefly detained in USLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

RAKEZ honors Smart Zone for excellence in business empowerment, investor confidence

RAKEZ honors Smart Zone for excellenceGN FOCUS REPORT

Benzema's injury could see Al Hilal fall further away from Ronaldo's Al Nassr

Benzema injury boosts Ronaldo’s title hopes ROBERT ILSLEY

Abhishek Dadlani, Founder, Lushescapes

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Dubai Lushescapes' around-the-world luxury travel offerGN FOCUS REPORT

Mohamed Galal, Cluster Head – MENA-Consumer Health.

Bayer: Empowering proactive self-care solutions in MENAGN FOCUS REPORT

Wounded Afghan women receive treatment at a hospital in Jalalabad on February 27, 2026, after a Pakistani mortar shell hit a camp for people returning from Pakistan, during ongoing clashes between Pakistani forces and Taliban security personnel near the Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Nangarhar Province.

Shelling near key Afghanistan-Pakistan border crossingAFP

This handout photo taken on February 26, 2026 and released on February 27 by the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Public Affairs Office (AFP-PAO) shows a Philippine air force FA-50 fighter jet (L) flying alongside a Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force's P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft during a joint military exercise in the disputed South China Sea.

Philippines, US, Japan planes drill over Bashi ChannelAFP

To qualify, agents must demonstrate enterprise reliability, governance alignment and measurable outcome-based performance.

AI agents can now apply for enterprise jobs at G42NIVETHA DAYANAND

Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 is all set to be rolled out

Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 director Jeethu Joseph opens upMANJUSHA RADHAKRISHNAN

DRONE WAR? Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones are positioned on the tarmac at a base in the US Central Command (CentCom) operating area. LUCAS is a clone of Iran's inexpensive Shahed-136 kamikaze drone. Photo published on Nov. 23, 2025.

US 'ready' to use clone of Iran's drone against it JAY HILOTIN

Neymar's statement dance

Neymar’s dancing tribute to Vini is a treat to watchSHAMSEER MOHAMMED

PR manager trusted with power of attorney only to divert company cash

Manager accused of pocketing Dh290,000 in company fundsHUDA ATA

Netflix drops Warner bid, clearing path for Paramount takeover.

Why Netflix dropped its Warner takeover chaseNIVETHA DAYANAND

Mamdani urged Trump to drop cases against other students facing deportation.

Columbia student freed after Trump‑Mamdani talksAFP; AP

Abu Dhabi court rejects bank’s Dh950,000 lawsuit over regulatory breach

COURT AND CRIME

Bank loses Dh950,000 claim over loan guaranteesHUDA ATA

India’s Abhishek Sharma plays a shot during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match between India and Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on February 26, 2026.

Ashwin hits back at Amir over ‘slogger’ remarkSHAMSEER MOHAMMED

UAE gold climbs again as global tensions keep safe-haven demand firm.

Gold climbs again. UAE buyers face fresh cost pressureNIVETHA DAYANAND

Nutricia Danone recalls selected Bebelac and Aptamil batches. Exposure to the toxin may lead to symptoms appearing between 30 minutes and six hours after consumption.

Saudi Arabia warns over infant formula recallHUDA ATA

Judicial panel cancelled enforcement actions, confirms ownership of dozens of plots.

Falcon City dispute: Dubai court upholds buyers’ rightsAGHADDIR ALI

Heavy traffic slows commute between Sharjah and Dubai

Sharjah-Dubai rush hour sees major slowdownsBALARAM MENON

Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when.

SAVING AND INVESTMENT

Dirham gains vs INR, PKR, PHP. Should expats remit now?NIVETHA DAYANAND

Dimas Ismoyo, former Senior Specialist for Feedstock Optimization at PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional, Gading Ramadhani, former Specialist for Feedstock Optimization at PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional, and Muhammad Kerry Adrianto Riza, former vice director of Product Optimization at PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional and son of the "gasoline godfather" Riza Chalid, attend a sentencing hearing in the Pertamina corruption case, at a courthouse in Jakarta on February 26, 2026.

Indonesia: Son of 'gasoline godfather' jailed over scamAFP

Residents end their fast at a mass iftar organised by DAMAC Alkhair at Al Salam Mosque in Al Barsha in Dubai.

A world united at iftar during RamadanDEVADASAN K P

Masked US Border Patrol agents escort a man after detaining him near a residential area in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 11, 2026. Photo for illustrative purposes only.

Refugee, nearly blind, found dead 5 days laterAP

Grill & Thrill: Double cheeseburger for you to dig in

Grill & Thrill: Double cheeseburger for you to dig inA GULF NEWS REPORT

File photo: Residents offering prayers at Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque, popularly known as Blue Mosque, in Dubai.

Friday sermon on February 27, 2026 in UAEGULF NEWS REPORT

The Philippines has seen a surge in renewable energy investments. The Department of Energy expects an additional $433 billion to be pumped into wind, solar, batteries, geothermal, run-of-the-river/pumped-storage hydroelectric power projects backed by a new policy that makes long-term investments more attractive to investors. Photo shows a wind farm oin Pililia, near Manila.

Philippines: How $433b projects would cut power ratesJAY HILOTIN

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