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Dubai gold prices hold near record highs after sharp rally

Dubai gold prices hold near record highsNIVETHA DAYANAND

When it first opened its doors in 2005, the Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi instantly redefined luxury in the Middle East. Commissioned by the UAE government and initially managed by Kempinski Hotels, the landmark was conceived not merely as a resort, but as a symbol of the nation’s prosperity and cultural pride. Built at a reported cost of $3 billion, it has since become one of the world’s most iconic hotels.

Abu Dhabi's Emirates Palace marks 20 years in styleDEVADASAN K P

Shebin Shanavas Habeeb Navas

UAE-born young Indian man wins Dh100,000 UAE LotterySAJILA SASEENDRAN

For a fleeting few seconds, the cutthroat world of quick commerce pauses, replaced by sheer joy.

Viral videos: Rival riders unite in 'Garba' danceJAY HILOTIN

UAE weather: Fog alert issued over these parts of the country

Red and yellow fog alerts issued over parts of UAESURABHI VASUNDHARADEVI

Park Min-young leads the cast as Yoon Yi Rang, a mastermind swindler with an IQ of 165.

Park Min-young's the con queen in new K-Drama LAKSHANA N PALAT

The model of the Nadakkavu Government School in Kozhikode, Kerala, which was given a Dh8.9-million makeover by the Faizal & Shabana Foundation, will be replicated in Kashmir.

UAE: Business leader’s Dream School Project in KashmirSAJILA SASEENDRAN

Rush-hour traffic on Al Wahda Street in Sharjah. Sharjah RTA has announced that the road will remain closed to traffic from October 3 to 11.

Motorist alert: Sharjah-Dubai exit closed until Oct 11LEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Market Reaction After Upper House Election

Asian stocks rise, tech firms rally in JapanBLOOMBERG WIRE

Members of the Jewish community comfort each other near to the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue, in Crumpsall, Manchester, England, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 after Police reported that two people were killed and three others were seriously injured in a synagogue attack in northern England. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)

UK synagogue attack on Yom Kippur: What to knowAP

The surge in drone sightings has raised alarms across Europe.

Drone alert shuts Munich Airport, flights divertedLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Thousands of solar lanterns donated by the UAE are bringing light to homes in remote villages across five countries, as part of the Zayed Sustainability Prize’s ‘Guiding Light’ campaign supporting off-grid communities worldwide.

Jade Autism, Indian and Pakistani schools in ZSP finalsASHWANI KUMAR

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Man with $200,000 income still works as a janitorBALARAM MENON

UAE strongly condemns attack on synagogue in Manchester

UAE strongly condemns attack on synagogue in ManchesterWAM

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Not paid after resignation? Know your rights in UAEBY MOHAMMAD EBRAHIM AL SHAIBA, SPECIAL TO GULF NEWS

FILE - Tesla vehicles line a parking area at the company's Fremont, Calif., factory, Aug. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Student killed in Tesla crash blames 'design flaw' AP

UAE among safest in the world for traffic safety

UAE among safest in the world for traffic safetyAGHADDIR ALI

UAE: Heirs can claim blood money and compensation after death

Blood money, compensation: What heirs can claim in UAEBY MOHAMMAD EBRAHIM AL SHAIBA, SPECIAL TO GULF NEWS

From queues to clicks: Why expats in UAE are turning to digital remittances

BANKING & INSURANCE

Why expats in UAE are turning to digital remittancesJUSTIN VARGHESE

Devastation left by Opong (Bualoi) on Masbate island in eastern Philippines.

Typhoon activity in 2025: Busier-than-expected yearJAY HILOTIN

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) first issued the Lithium Battery Shipping Guidelines (LBSG), in its initial edition in March 2014, describing lithium-on batteries as "dangerous goods".

Why is Emirates banning powerbanks?JAY HILOTIN

In cooperation with Interpol, Dubai Police dismantled the network behind the scam — three men, including one Arab national and two Asian accomplices.

Dubai man loses car in scam, police track and bust gangAGHADDIR ALI

For over a decade, it sat comfortably at the top of MyAnimeList’s rankings, and while some fans grumble that its position is 'protected' by diehards, the truth is: FMAB has a powerful hold.

5 reasons to watch Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood LAKSHANA N PALAT

XRG said project is an important step in unlocking Mozambique’s natural gas reserves.

ADNOC's XRG goes ahead with Coral North FLNG investmentNATHANIEL LACSINA

Bangladesh's Rubya Haider (R) and Nigar Sultana bump their fists during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 One-Day International match at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on October 2, 2025.

Bangladesh cruise to easy 7-wicket win over PakistanJAI RAI

Resumption is intended to restore connectivity that was suspended during the pandemic.

Indigo first to fly as India-China flights resumeNATHANIEL LACSINA

DEWA, Dubai Taxi ink long-term deal for ultra-fast EV charging stations

New ultra-fast EV chargers to power Dubai Taxi’s fleetBALARAM MENON

A worker sews by hand an iconic mocassin Tod's on the sidelines of Tod's collection show at Milan's Fashion Week Womenswear Spring / Summer 2026, on September 26, 2025 in Milan.

Tod’s puts a NFC chip in these shoesKARISHMA H. NANDKEOLYAR

Watch now: How heart procedures have evolved

Watch now: How heart procedures have evolvedGULF NEWS REPORT

Tesla shares jumped on October 2 on record deliveries.

Tesla smashes delivery record in Q3 — start of rally?JAY HILOTIN

International Conference on Education

Abu Dhabi University hosts conference on AIALI AL HAMMADI

Will India, Pakistan women cricketers shake hands at World Cup?

World Cup: Will India, Pakistan women shake hands?JAI RAI

A concept design of Abu Dhabi’s light rail service, shared by Abu Dhabi Transport Company (ADT).

Abu Dhabi Tram to link airport with Yas Island, homesASHWANI KUMAR

This handout artist’s impression released on October 2, 2025 shows Cha 1107-7626, a rogue planet located about 620 light-years away about 5-10 times more massive than Jupiter and doesn’t orbit a star.

A 'rogue' planet has been spotted binge eating matter AFP

Tropical Storm Paolo has gained more strength as it hits land in Northern Philippines at 8.33 am on Friday (October 3, 2025)

Philippines: Storm Paolo intensifies, flights cancelledJAY HILOTIN

Civil aviation authorities from both nations have been in technical-level talks to revise their Air Services Agreement and finalize routes.

India-China direct flights resume after 5-year freezeNATHANIEL LACSINA

Hamilton thanks 'overwhelming' response to dog Roscoe's death

Hamilton thanks 'overwhelming' response to dog's deathAFP

Abu Dhabi's IHC to invest $1 billion in India’s Sammaan Capital

Abu Dhabi's IHC to invest $1b in India’s Sammaan JUSTIN VARGHESE

Members of the local Jewish community wait at a police cordon near Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall, north Manchester, on October 2, 2025, following an attack at the synagogue.

UK synagogue attack suspect confirmed dead: policeAFP

India's Mohammed Siraj (R) celebrates after taking the wicket of West Indies' captain Roston Chase (L) during the first day of the first Test cricket match between India and West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 2, 2025.

Siraj takes 4-40 as India dominate Windies in 1st TestAFP

USA’s Coco Gauff hits a return to Germany’s Eva Lys during their women's singles quarter-final match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on October 2, 2025.

Gauff powers into Beijing semis and date with AnisimovaAFP

Elon Musk

Elon Musk hits $500 billion net worth, first in historyBALARAM MENON

Leonila Beraya Bathan (left) and Marivic Eyas Lobo

Meet 2 Filipinas who won Dh100,000 each in UAE LotterySAJILA SASEENDRAN

Zhao Lusi and Chen Zheyuan in The Hidden Love, and Zhang Ruonan, Bai Jingting in The First Frost.

Why didn't Zhao Lusi return to The First Frost? LAKSHANA N PALAT

Raw Mango presents a two-day exhibition at Good Earth Dubai

Raw Mango presents a two-day exhibition BY FRIDAY

Head coach Mark Jackson of the Golden State Warriors shouts instructions in the game with the Los Angeles Clippers in Game Seven of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on May 3, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.

‘I saw one NBA player in my first 15 years of life’JAI RAI

Patriot teaser sparks buzz: Mammootty, Mohanlal lead star-packed film

Patriot teaser: Mammootty, Mohanlal reunite on-screenBALARAM MENON

UAE residents need to know these key travel changes before their next trip. Find out what might affect your journey this October.

Top travel updates UAE residents must know in OctoberZAINAB HUSAIN

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi trials pioneering digital surgery system

Abu Dhabi hospital trials pioneering surgery systemALI AL HAMMADI

‘Hospital Playlist’ (Netflix): It’s about five friends who’ve been together since undergrad school and now work as doctors in the same hospital. They share a love for music and have a similar drive to help others.

When will Hospital Playlist Season 3 release? LAKSHANA N PALAT

Spacecoin challenges Starlink with successful blockchain data transmission via satellite

New Starlink rival? Spacecoin sends data through spaceNATHANIEL LACSINA

Illustrative image. The initiative highlights the importance of staying in designated lanes and avoiding sudden or random lane changes, a major cause of serious accidents.

UAE: Dh1,000 fine for sudden lane changes, police warnAGHADDIR ALI

Abu Dhabi’s economy grows 3.8% in Q2 2025, non-oil sector hits record high

Abu Dhabi’s economy grows 3.8% in Q2 2025JUSTIN VARGHESE

Punjab government launches anti-smog cannons in a bid to keep skies clear of smog to avoid health hazards.

Watch: Pakistan launches 'anti-smog cannons' in Lahore A AHMED

How Palma Development is transforming Dubai’s skyline and redefining luxury living

How Palma Development is redefining Dubai luxury livingALENA KHALIFEH

Dubai property sales near Dh500 billion after record Q3

Dubai property sales near half trillion after record Q3NIVETHA DAYANAND

From UAE to Bangladesh: How AI weather forecasts boost farming

From UAE to Bangladesh: How AI is transforming farmingASHWANI KUMAR

UAE: Now you can walk on the roof of Ferrari World Yas Island

How to walk on the roof of Ferrari World Abu DhabiKARISHMA H. NANDKEOLYAR

Sharjah Police Forum frees 13 inmates, reunites families in heartwarming initiative

13 inmates freed during Sharjah Police ForumAGHADDIR ALI

Visitors walk past Old Trafford in Manchester. The fans have voted for building a new stadium rather than redeveloping the existing one.

Has Manchester United signed the next Caicedo? SHAMSEER MOHAMMED

Marjan Beach development is set to accelerate RAK Vision 2030’s target of economic diversification and increasing tourists and investments to the Northern Emirate

RAK set for major transformation - plans revealedMARK THOMPSON

This research will meticulously document Dubai’s exceptional transformation under Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s governance

How Dubai became a global case study in leadershipCHRISTIAN BORBON

Whether you’re battling breakage, frizz, or dullness, each item on our list delivers salon-quality results at home. Say goodbye to bad hair days and hello to glossy strands, because your hair deserves a serious glow-up this year.

7 best products for damaged and dry hair, UAE 2025LAKSHANA N PALAT

Sheikh Hamdan witnesses signing of MoUs with global universities to launch leadership research initiative

Dubai expands leadership training with top universitiesBALARAM MENON

FNDM 2025 is bringing all the fun under one roof, and it’s going to be epic.

9 best things to do in Dubai this weekendLAKSHANA N PALAT

Sunny Varkey, Founder of the Varkey Foundation, and Adarsh Kumar, winner of the 2025 Chegg.org Global Student Prize.

Indian teen wins $100k Chegg.org Global Student PrizeNATHANIEL LACSINA

DoorDash completes Deliveroo UAE takeover

DoorDash completes Deliveroo UAE takeoverNIVETHA DAYANAND

Electric vehicles (EVs) will face additional mandatory checks, including verification of battery life, charging compatibility, durability, and recycling capability. Illustrative image

IMF: Pakistan enforces 62 vehicle safety standards STEPHEN N R

Rashid and Latifa School Establishment on Wednesday announces scholarships for school students in Dubai. Photo for illustrative purpose only.

Scholarships opened for school students in DubaiA AHMED

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Man kills wife, takes own life weeks after Dubai returnBALARAM MENON

Emergency services at the scene of a stabbing at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue, in Crumpsall, Manchester, England, on Thursday October 2, 2025.

Two killed, 3 wounded in Manchester synagogue attackAP

Messi confirms India visit, Kerala appearance yet to be decided

Messi confirms India visit, Kerala fans await clarityDEVADASAN K P

Mark your calendars: The 44th Sharjah International Book Fair returns to Expo Centre this November

Sharjah International Book Fair 2025 dates announcedSURABHI VASUNDHARADEVI

The big jump in H-1B cost is forcing skilled professionals and tech workers to explore other options, like O1 (the so-called "Einstein visa"). While H-1B visa fee hike was intended to push companies to "hire American", more American firms are moving jobs "offshore", according to one report.

$14 trillion H-1B visa revenue? More tech jobs offshoreJAY HILOTIN

An example of the notifications that people will see starting October 7, 2025.

Meta will now use your AI chats to personalize Ads CHRISTIAN BORBON

Edufair 2025 seminar line-up showcases global education trends

Edufair 2025 to showcase global education trendsCHIRANTI SENGUPTA

Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity, speaks during the Semafor 2024 World Economy Summit in Washington, DC, on April 18, 2024.

Perplexity AI’s CEO enters India billionaire club at 31NATHANIEL LACSINA

The story goes like this: Rohit Saraf and Sanya Malhotra, who play the exes of Janhvi Kapoor’s Tulsi and Varun Dhawan’s Sunny, are set to marry each other.

Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari review: Frothy romcom MANJUSHA RADHAKRISHNAN

Video: Israel intercepts flotilla bound for Gaza carrying Greta Thunberg

Video: Greta Thunberg among Gaza flotilla interceptedDEVADASAN K P

Why Israel seized Gaza aid flotilla: What happened and why it matters

Why Israel seized Gaza aid flotilla: What happened STEPHEN N R

More cashless payments for UAE tourists: Emirates, flydubai ink new deal

Emirates, flydubai push cashless payments for touristsJUSTIN VARGHESE

Kumar Sanu's ex-wife Rita alleged that Sanu and his family deprived her of food and basic necessities.

Kumar Sanu sends legal notice to ex-wife for 'lies' LAKSHANA N PALAT

Forest officials and snake-rescue volunteers waited patiently before safely capturing the reptile. For illustrative purposes only.

Hanging giant python rescued after 10-hour chaosNATHANIEL LACSINA

The airline explains why this popular travel essential could endanger flights and cause delays.

Power bank in your suitcase? How DXB will handle itZAINAB HUSAIN

DDF: iPhone 17 launch, gold, Dubai Chocolate drive record sales in September

iPhone 17, gold, Dubai Chocolate boosts DDF sales JUSTIN VARGHESE

Qatar Airways adds 18 US, Latin routes via IAG codeshares

Qatar Airways adds 18 US, Latin routes via IAGNIVETHA DAYANAND

Dr. Deepak Talreja and driver Jeff Geraci (right), who suffered a 'sudden cardiac death'.

Man suffers heart attack, crashes into doctor's officeNATHANIEL LACSINA

Indian mum’s tearful wish for son comes true with Dh100K Big Ticket

Indian mum’s tearful wish comes true with Big TicketASHWANI KUMAR

Rally Board 65

Logitech simplifies meetings with Rally Board 65GULF NEWS REPORT

Launch rockets and test your astronaut skills at Expo City Dubai's Alif Galactic Adventure

EVENTS & CONCERTS

Kids' boredom solved at Expo City's space event SURABHI VASUNDHARADEVI

Team Philippines celebrate their win during the 2024 ASEAN Electric Cup semi-final round football match between the Philippines and Thailand at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila on December 27, 202

Why the Philippine football team was called the AzkalsSHAMSEER MOHAMMED

Zed adds 10,700 taxis after DTC and National Taxi join ride-hailing platform

DTC, National Taxi join ride-hailing platform Zed JUSTIN VARGHESE

At one point, Harjeet Kaur is seen picking up a steel glass, striking Gurbajan Kaur twice with it before throwing it to the ground. Later, she pushes her mother-in-law again.

Boy records mom assaulting grandmother, goes to policeSTEPHEN N R

e& partners with Dubai Premier Padel P1 for UAE's largest Padel event

e& joins Dubai Premier Padel P1 as official partnerGULF NEWS REPORT

Etihad Rail, one of the UAE’s most ambitious and eagerly awaited transport projects, has given the public its first close look at the passenger trains set to transform travel across the country.

Etihad Rail links rides to UAE train network with YangoJUSTIN VARGHESE

China announces to launch a new ‘K visa’ category, offering young science and technology graduates from around the world an opportunity to build their careers in research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Why China's K visa getting popular among skilled youthA AHMED

Winter demand for the Kerala sector is huge, especially for the Christmas vacation period, say travel agents.

Why airfares from UAE to India are set to surge soonDHANUSHA GOKULAN

SolitAir marks 1st Anniversary with expansion to 30 Global South routes

SolitAir mark year one with over 30 Global South routesGULF NEWS REPORT

DP World's port in Jebel Ali.

London court rules against Djibouti in DP World caseJUSTIN VARGHESE

The newly reopened Dubai Fountain dazzles once again, enthralling audiences with its refreshed water choreography, enhanced lighting, and upgraded sound systems. In this image, taken moments after its much-anticipated comeback, the fountain soars to heights of 140 metres, releasing jets of water in graceful arcs that dance to music across genres.

Crowds throng as Dubai Fountain lights up DowntownDEVADASAN K P

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