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Saudi Arabia has extended tax penalty waiver scheme to end-2026, giving taxpayers more time to settle Labilities.

Saudi extends tax penalty waiver to December 2026KHITAM AL AMIR

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Egypt uncovers Hyksos-era settlement and cemetery complex in Ismailia

Egypt reveals major Hyksos-era archaeological discoveryKHITAM AL AMIR

The revised prices will come into effect from July 1, 2026.

UAE announces petrol and diesel prices for July 2026GULF NEWS REPORT

Struggling with dry, itchy scalp this summer? Here's how an anti-dandruff shampoo can help

Have a dry, itchy scalp? Here's what you can doGULF NEWS REPORT

Aisha Nasim, principal of His Highness Shaikh Rashid Al Maktoum Pakistani School in Dubai

How this Pakistani expat shapes next generation in UAETRICIA GAJITOS

Luxury spending hits $1.69 trillion, but shoppers want more than labels

Here’s how much shoppers spent on luxury last yearNIVETHA DAYANAND

Morocco's prayers, Sujood after Dutch win go viral

Morocco's prayers, Sujood after Dutch win go viralSHAMSEER MOHAMMED

Morocco's goalkeeper #01 Yassine Bounou speaks during a press conference on the eve of the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 football match between Morocco and the Netherlands at Monterrey stadium in Monterrey, Mexico on June 28, 2026.

How Yassine Bouno led Morocco to victory LAKSHANA N PALAT

Cody Gakpo #11 of the Netherlands celebrates with teammate Tijjani Reijnders #14 after scoring his team's fourth goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match between Netherlands and Sweden at Houston Stadium on June 20, 2026 in Houston, Texas.

Cody Gakpo’s emotional World Cup goal after losing sonMANJUSHA RADHAKRISHNAN

Fro being Asia’s best performing currency in 2023, the Philippine peso has ranked as Asia's second-biggest loser against the US dollar (after the Indian rupee) in 2026, recording the steepest pullback in the region, alongside the Thai baht, South Korean won, and Indonesian rupiah.

Peso's new normal: Dollar to stay above ₱60 - BSP dataJAY HILOTIN

A police car behind a security perimeter on a street following an explosion that occurred in a residential building in Monaco.

Monaco blast injures Ukrainian tycoonAP

Since the UAE deregulated fuel prices in 2015, monthly adjustments have followed global oil market trends.

UAE fuel price out today: Petrol to be cheaper in July?JUSTIN VARGHESE

UAE gold prices hit June low after Dh64 fall from peak

Gold slides to lowest this monthNIVETHA DAYANAND

Kolkata warehouse roof collapse: Police seek more details from KMC, KoPT

Kolkata warehouse roof collapse: Probers seek detailsIANS

Netherlands' forward #11 Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between the Netherlands and Morocco at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe on June 29, 2026.

Morocco vs Netherland highlightsLAKSHANA N PALAT

Atlas Lions book Round of 16 place after shootout victory.

Sheikh Mohammed hails Morocco World Cup successNATHANIEL LACSINA

Morocco's midfielder #24 Neil El Aynaoui and Netherlands' defender #04 Virgil van Dijk jump for the ball during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between the Netherlands and Morocco at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe on June 29, 2026.

Morocco stun Netherlands and reach World Cup Last 16AFP

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

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Dirham gains against INR, PKR and PHP. Remit now?NIVETHA DAYANAND

Shawk the Hawk outpredicts German economist

Shawk the Hawk outpredicts the German economistSHAMSEER MOHAMMED

The 29-year-old model explained that the emotions she shared reflected the reality of living with a chronic illness, something she has dealt with for years.

Bella Hadid apologises after Lyme disease postsLAKSHANA N PALAT

Securing strategic mineral supplies:
The latest measure passed by US lawmakers aims to protect US supply chains from geopolitical disruptions and market manipulation, while encouraging greater investment in domestic mining, refining and mineral processing.

New oil: US sets $2.5b critical minerals stockpileJAY HILOTIN

South Korea's head coach Hong Myung-bo, who has announced his resignation following the team's elimination in the group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

South Korea fans boo Coach Hong after World Cup exitAFP

Etihad Rail train arrives for its inaugural journey.

Etihad Rail: First passenger train arrives in Abu DhabiZAINAB HUSAIN

Orlando Gill of Paraguay saves the Germany's fourth penalty taken by Nick Woltemade of Germany during the penalty shootout.

Paraguay stun Germany in World Cup shockAP

UAE free zones signal confidence as entrepreneurs look to build for the future

UAE free zones signal confidenceGN FOCUS

Diplomatic confusion grows as Hormuz traffic slowly recovers after ceasefire.

Iran rejects Trump's claim of Qatar negotiationsBALARAM MENON

US cites Iran request for Doha talks while Tehran rules out imminent meeting

IRGC Navy spokesperson Akbarzadeh dies in car 'mishap' BALARAM MENON

The Patrouille de France conducts a flyover above the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, in New York City, on June 9, 2026.

France to illuminate Statue of Liberty for US birthdayAFP

Mourners attend a funeral for members of Iraq's Hashed Al-Shaabi, or the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) -- an alliance of factions now integrated into the regular army that also includes powerful Iran-backed groups -- who were killed in reported strikes on Kirkuk, in Baghdad on March 10, 2026.

Iraq gives Iran-backed militias till Sept. 30 to disarmJAY HILOTIN

The injured student, Salem’s classmate and close friend, remains under medical care in hospital.

UAE student dies in road accident on way to final examAGHADDIR ALI

UAE's weather will be fair to partly cloudy, particularly over northern and eastern areas.

UAE weather: Temperatures to hit 46°C this weekKHITAM AL AMIR

Rollable Galaxy concept aims to merge compact phone design with big-screen productivity

Samsung plans rollable phone: Is this a Galaxy twist?LEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Mohammad Akbarzadeh. Iranian state-affiliated media, including the IRGC-linked Fars News Agency, reported that Akbarzadeh, political deputy (and spokesperson) of the IRGC Navy, died after his vehicle overturned on a road in Kerman province (southeastern Iran, on the route from Yazd).

IRGC Navy spokesman Akbarzadeh dies in 'car rollover'JAY HILOTIN

Etihad Rail Passenger Station in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi,

Etihad Rail opens its doors to passengers todayZAINAB HUSAIN

Norway's captain #09 Erling Braut Haaland celebrates victory with Norway's headcoach Staale Solbakken at the end of the FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualification football match between Italy and Norway, at the San Siro Stadium, in Milan, on November 16, 2025.

Haaland leads by example at World Cup: Coach SolbakkenAFP

The UAE is the latest nation requiring tougher age verification for social media users. Photo used for illustrative purposes.

UAE’s social media age limit is a win for child safetyMOREY HABER, SPECIAL TO GULF NEWS

Three guards and 88 inmates were inside the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center in Windsor when the takeover began.

Prison revolt ends after inmates take over US jailAP

Labour MP and challenger for Leader of the Labour party, Andy Burnham, delivers a speech in Manchester, northern England, on June 29, 2026.

UK's Andy Burnham unveils sweeping plan to shift powerAFP

A helicopter takes off from a U.S. Navy ship docked at the seaport to support earthquake relief efforts in La Guaira, Venezuela, Monday, June 29, 2026.

100+ Venezuelan deportees from the US 'missing'AP

A man fills in his car with petrol at a gas station in Saint-Etienne-de-Montluc, western France. File photo taken on April 15, 2026

Mixed market signals: Brent climbs to $73.15, WTI slipsJAY HILOTIN

The amount of time children and teenagers spend on screens has increased significantly over the years, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Children need more conversations and fewer screensJAYDA KEER AND DR PASHU BHATTACHARYA

Referee Jalal Jayed checks the monitor during the VAR review after the Germany's goal scored by Jonathan Tah #4 (not pictured) during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Germany and Paraguay at Boston Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

1,000+ drones detected since start of World Cup: FBIAFP

FILE - Parishioners attend a service at St. Mary's Cathedral, the mother church of the archdiocese in San Francisco, on April 2, 2010.

US archdiocese settles child sex abuse cases for $395mAP

United States' Giovanni Reyna, center left, Antonee Robinson, center, and Tyler Adams practice during a training session ahead of their FIFA World Cup match against Bosnia in Irvine, Calif., Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

US riding wave of confidence to World Cup knockoutsJAY HILOTIN

Rescue workers carry a man rescued from the rubble of a building that collapsed in the earthquakes that struck La Guaira, Venezuela, Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Venezuela earthquake death toll passes 1,700JAY HILOTIN

While many vessels have been held outside Hormuz Strait or rerouted, ship trackers have reported fluctuating but generally low-to-moderate daily transits in recent days. Photo shows a cargo ship is pictured off coast of the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal on June 28, 2026.

Shipping through Hormuz inches higher: data trackersJAY HILOTIN

Iran’s Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Esmaeil Baghaei

Conflicting US-Iran signals keep Middle East on edgeJAY HILOTIN

Brazil's forward #22 Gabriel Martinelli celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Brazil and Japan at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

Brazil defeat Japan 2-1 to reach World Cup last 16AFP

JetBlue jet lands safely after suspected drone strike near JFK cockpit

JetBlue pilot reports drone strike during landingLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

According to police, Vaishak (right) had been staying at the apartment for about a week with Thapanda's knowledge while she was away

Indian actress speaks out after friend dies at her homeLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

UAE calls on the international community to take immediate action to halt the repeated attacks on Syrian territory.

UAE condemns Israeli attacks on SyriaHUDA ATA

Travel to Lebanon resumes for Emiratis with mandatory Tawajudi registration

UAE allows citizens to travel to Lebanon from MondayHUDA ATA

The process begins with the preparation and cleaning of the Kaaba's interior before its walls, floor and columns are carefully cleansed.

Holy Kaaba to be washed tomorrow in annual ceremonyHUDA ATA

Airline says services to Musandam's Khasab Airport would restart only after all operational and technical requirements had been met.

Oman Air plans safe return of Khasab flightsHUDA ATA

Shawk the hawk predicts Brazil vs Japan

Shawk the hawk predicts Brazil vs JapanSHAMSEER MOHAMMED

GDRFA Dubai launches second Scientific Research Award to drive innovation

GDRFA Dubai launches research award for innovation AGHADDIR ALI

The investments span high-impact projects across India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Uzbekistan.

Dh562m fund to create 10,000 jobs abroadHUDA ATA

The messaging giant says usernames are about privacy, not advertising or social media growth.

WhatsApp says phone numbers no longer needed to chatDHANUSHA GOKULAN

Premarital genetic test had become a central pillar of efforts to prevent hereditary diseases and reduce the risk of passing them on to future generations.

UAE screens 5,500 couples before marriageHUDA ATA

The UAE's Child Digital Safety Law had established a clear framework for protecting children on digital platforms.

UAE develops framework for children's social media useHUDA ATA

Ban on boats and jet skis follows death linked to nearby military operations at sea

Qatar suspends marine activities after citizen killedHUDA ATA

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Pause in Indian passport services in UAE extendedSAJILA SASEENDRAN

The arrests were part of an expanding anti-corruption campaign targeting senior politicians.

20 billion Iraqi dinars seized after Iraqi MP's arrestHUDA ATA

Etihad Rail Passenger Station in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi,

Etihad Rail: Here are 7 train etiquette rules to followZAINAB HUSAIN

The regulatory framework was intentionally designed to support growth rather than impose excessive restrictions.

15,000 licensed creators in the UAEHUDA ATA

View of a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) passenger plane at Islamabad International Airport.

Pakistan’s PIA privatised in $645m dealDHANUSHA GOKULAN

According to maritime tracking firm Kpler, 29 commodity vessels crossed the strait on Saturday and only 12 on Sunday.

Hormuz traffic falls as Iran, Oman hold first talksSTEPHEN N R

The service enables users to book journeys via mobile applications while dynamic routing adjusts trips according to passenger demand.

193,000 use Dubai's smart bus serviceHUDA ATA

Companies that fail to comply will face financial contributions from July 1 of Dh10,000 per month, equivalent to Dh120,000 a year.

Emiratisation: Meet targets by June 30 or face fineHUDA ATA

Businesses to get 50% cuts on permits, violations and security system fees

Sharjah Police launches 50% fee relief for businessesAGHADDIR ALI

UAE offers condolences, prays for swift recovery of injured Arab national

UAE stands with Qatar after death in maritime incidentWAM

Philippine Airlines said flights to Doha will launch on July 1.

Dubai- Manila flights return after months of pauseDHANUSHA GOKULAN

Zoya Developments accelerates delivery, starts construction of Calisi one month after project launch

Zoya Developments starts construction of CalisiGULF NEWS

Fourth year of Yas Island–Miami Band partnership brings fresh ‘Ya Helwakom’

Yas Island, Miami Band reunite for fourth ‘Ya Helwakom’ALI AL HAMMADI

Al Masraf unveils new corporate identityALI AL HAMMADI

Aaron Levi Cantillo Vargas was rescued from the ruins in Caraballeda, in La Guaira state.

106-hour miracle: Man rescued from quake rubbleSTEPHEN N R

The beach sensory room at Dubai's Jumeirah Beach 2

Watch: Dubai beach turns ‘Gold’ with sensory roomSAJILA SASEENDRAN

The World Cup round of 32 is here and there are some huge ties

World Cup Round of 32: Must-Watch TiesROBERT ILSLEY

MCA AI Day highlights the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in business transformation

MCA AI Day highlights growing role of AIGN FOCUS

From the UAE to the pyramids: JOL Fest Company delivers the complete EXIT Starlight Festival Egypt 2026 Experience

JOL Fest Company presents EXIT Starlight Festival EgyptGULF NEWS

For passengers, the landing would have felt no different. But instead of relying on radio signals transmitted from equipment installed at the airport, the Airbus A320 was guided by satellite-corrected navigation signals. Illustrative image.

India’s first satellite-guided commercial jet landsSTEPHEN N R

Police and rescuers work at the scene where several people were killed in a shooting in Stade, northern Germany, a city some 50 kilometres west of Hamburg, on June 29, 2026.

5 dead in shooting in northern Germany ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indian citizens in Oman will

Indian Embassy in Oman hikes passport fees from July 1KHITAM AL AMIR

Rivals highlight risks and unpredictability ahead of Silverstone showdown

F1 drivers edgy about SilverstoneJAYDIP SENGUPTA

Aquanow says infrastructure will define the next phase of UAE digital finance

Aquanow says infrastructure will drive digital financeGN FOCUS REPORT

While earlier this year the filmmaker had expressed optimism that the third instalment of the cult franchise could still take shape, just not immediately, his stance has now shifted dramatically.

Priyadarshan confirms exit from Hera Pheri 3 LAKSHANA N PALAT

France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) welcomes Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik ahead of a meeting at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on Monday.

Sultan Haitham, Macron oversee Oman-France agreementsKHITAM AL AMIR

Cool by Nature: Colourful recipes designed for long summer days

Colourful recipes designed for long summer daysKRITA COELHO

CBSE promises new learning resources to ease shift to three-language policy

3-language policy in CBSE: What changes from 2026-27ANI

Relatives of Jordanian couple killed in Venezuela quake plead for urgent evacuation

Jordanian family seeks rescue after quake tragedyKHITAM AL AMIR

Yaya Middle East launches Yaya AI to simplify nanny and maid hiring for UAE families

Yaya Middle East launches Yaya AIGULF NEWS

Kavya Maran (left) and Anirudh Ravichander were rumoured to be getting married; however, the music composer clarified their relationship status on social media.

Anirudh Ravichander's marriage confirmed by uncleLAKSHANA N PALAT

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Strawberry Micromoon and Asteroid Day in UAE on June 30SAJILA SASEENDRAN

How expat families boost support back home during peak holiday months

How expats send more home during the holidaysFRIDAY

A flight from Tehran landed at Dubai International Airport on Monday, marking the first direct service from the Iranian capital since the US-Israel conflict with Iran upended regional aviation.

First Tehran-Dubai flight lands after war pauseDHANUSHA GOKULAN

The Recovery Revolution: What really works in the new recovery craze

What really works in the new recovery crazeKRITA COELHO

A dedicated service has been launched to help eligible property investors navigate Golden Visa and investor residency procedures directly at Meraas and Nakheel sales centres.

Dubai property buyers get easier Golden Visa supportKHITAM AL AMIR

Stress fracture in leg forces Raducanu to withdraw from Wimbledon

Stress fracture forces Raducanu out of WimbledonIANS

Beat the Heat: Expert skincare to stop your routine sliding off your face

Expert skincare that won't slip off your faceFRIDAY

Ali Fazal headlines the new crime drama Raakh, playing a quietly determined cop whose simmering anger drive the investigation into one of India's most disturbing crimes

Ali Fazal on Raakh and breaking free from Mirzapur fameMANJUSHA RADHAKRISHNAN

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