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Japan earthquake injures dozens

Japan earthquake injures dozensAFP

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US-Iran war: 5 things UAE residents need to know todayGULF NEWS REPORT

This image released by Netflix shows BTS members, from left, Jin, Suga, Jimin, V, Jung Kook, and RM in a scene from the documentary "BTS: The Return." (Netflix via AP)

BTS sparks India buzz as K-Entertainment heats upLAKSHANA N PALAT

A small boat sails past cargo ships and other commercial vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran.

US sanctions pressure Iran as Hormuz tensions persistKARISHMA H. NANDKEOLYAR

Clockwise from top left: Leslie Dizon, Kenneth Garcia, Zainab Nadeem Farooqui, Najwa Al Zarouni, Arnel Alo, and Ambreen Ejaz

How UAE teachers prepare for a new school yearTRICIA GAJITOS

US President Donald Trump

Iran threatens retaliation against US, warns neighboursBALARAM MENON

Mohsen Rezai

Iran warns any country joining US sanctions 'enemy'AFP

These once-familiar buildings, hotels, cinemas and attractions may be gone but their place in Dubai’s collective memory remains.

How many of these old Dubai spots do you recall?ZAINAB HUSAIN

Humidity is forecast to rise overnight and into Monday morning over some coastal areas

UAE weather: Rain and strong winds expected on SundayHUDA ATA

Ask Gulf News: Can your UAE employer refuse to pay for unpaid overtime?

Can your employer refuse to pay for unpaid overtime?MOHAMMED EBRAHIM AL SHAIBA, SPECIAL TO GULF NEWS

Can you waive a criminal complaint after being sentenced in the UAE?

Can you waive a criminal complaint after sentencing?MOHAMMED EBRAHIM AL SHAIBA, SPECIAL TO GULF NEWS

An oil tanker sails at night. Tankers are increasingly switching off tracking signals while transiting the Strait of Hormuz as part of efforts to keep Gulf oil flowing despite Iranian attacks.

80% of Hormuz traffic ‘dark’ as US flips Iran playbookSTEPHEN N R

Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju’s ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ wins early praise as Onam feel-good entertainer

Nivin, Mamitha’s ‘Bethlehem’ wins early Onam praiseDEVADASAN K P

E. coli bacteria are commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals, but some strains can cause foodborne illness.

No E. coli-linked berries found in UAE marketsHUDA ATA

How Al Ain keeps blooming with 99 million flowers each year

Al Ain blooms with 99 million flowers year-roundWAM

Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar rides to win the first stage of the La Vuelta cycling race, a time trial with start and finish in Monaco.

Pogacar storms to Vuelta win, grabs red jerseyAFP

UAE Lottery show host Diala Makki during Lucky Day Draw No. 260822

Dh30m UAE Lottery: One winner takes Dh100,000TRICIA GAJITOS

A badly damaged bus at the side of a road following a blast in the countryside near the capital Damascus.

Blast targets security forces' bus near DamascusAFP

UAE-Russia Trade in Services and Investment Agreement enters into force

UAE-Russia trade and investment deal takes effectWAM

Robots are prepared ahead of the opening ceremony of the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

Chinese robots smash human records in 100m sprintAP

Tesla recalls 2.74 million China-built Models 3, YJAY HILOTIN

Dubai Mallathon passes 100,000 participants, 220 million steps in two months

Dubai Mallathon hits 100,000 participants, 220m stepsCHRISTIAN BORBON

Prime Minister Mark Carney

Canada rejects US trade terms, vows tariffs from Sept 8AFP

Cycling essentials neatly arranged beside a bike on a sunlit forest trail.

Best cycling gear on Amazon.ae UAE 2026GULF NEWS

Williams played women's doubles with her sister Venus for the first time since 2022 at Cincinnati but lost in the first round.

Serena Williams, Alcaraz unite in US Open mixed doublesAFP

Cochin Airport rejects SpiceJet's 'bad weather in Kochi' claim, calls it misinformation

Did SpiceJet lie about bad weather in Kochi?CHRISTIAN BORBON

Iranian children enjoy a dip in the sea as vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, in southern Iran on August 10, 2026.

US-Iran standoff: Key updates for UAE residentsBALARAM MENON

England's interim coach Marcus Trescothick (L) and Joe Root.

Trescothick keen to stay as Hussey eyes England roleAFP

The BOI is also planning to end immigration entry and exit stamping for Indian passport holders.

India drops boarding pass stamps from September 1CHRISTIAN BORBON

SV Mannheim supporters storm the field during the German Cup match between Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern, on Friday, August 21, 2026, in Mannheim, Germany.

Fan violence leaves 100 injured in German Cup matchAFP

Fagersta residents leave flowers and candles at a makeshift memorial outside a school in Fagersta, central Sweden, on August 22, 2026, a day after a 17-year-old girl was killed and three other people were injured in a sword attack at the school.

Sweden police name teen killed in school sword attackAFP

Police say the woman was beaten and strangled at her in-laws' home. [Illustrative image]

Husband held after Pakistani woman found murderedAFP

Anthropic has positioned itself as a safety-focused alternative in the AI race.

Anthropic IPO could value AI firm at $2 trillionAFP

The settlement resolves allegations that TikTok collected children's data without consent.

TikTok to pay $400m to settle children's privacy caseAP

Karoline Leavitt

Karoline Leavitt to join pro-Trump political groupAFP

Manchester City’s manager Enzo Maresca

Liverpool and City face life after Salah and GuardiolaAFP

The bridge carries traffic towards Al Mustaqbal Street and Za’abeel Palace Street, providing a more direct route through one of the city’s busiest commercial districts.

New Dubai bridge cuts DWTC journey times to just 2 minsHUDA ATA

The task force will focus on integrating AI into intelligence support, protecting critical infrastructure and monitoring the regional security environment.

UAE and US launch military AI task force in Abu DhabiHUDA ATA

The 250-square-metre giant Onam floral carpet at BMC celebrates the UAE’s resilience, unity, and progress

Abu Dhabi healthcare workers create giant Onam PookalamTRICIA GAJITOS

The Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi (DoE) signed MoUs and explored new technologies to strengthen key sectors.

Abu Dhabi expands energy and water ties during US visitWAM

Pairs of sneakers displayed in a warm autumn setting.

Best trending sneakers on Amazon.ae in 2026GULF NEWS

Clockwise from top left: Basudev Das, Mayrel Yamson, Adela Sacopon, Michael Santome, and Celia Ramos

Why expats love living in the UAETRICIA GAJITOS

The Northern Sea Route could cut journey times, but high costs and seasonal limits restrict its appeal.

Arctic shipping route gains attention as Suez faltersAFP

Mount Fuji is seen covered in snow in Yamanakako, Yamanashi prefecture. The man reportedly told his tired son to wait while he continued climbing with another child.

Dad ditches 7-year-old for hours while climbing Mt FujiAFP

Representational image. Sussex Police said CCTV and witness accounts indicated the deaths were a tragic accident.

Girl, 6, dies after parents, sister drown at UK beachAFP

One of the victims died from his injuries, while the other two were seriously wounded, according to the police statement.

Oman shooting leaves one dead, two seriously injuredHUDA ATA

Australia’s Mitchell Starc celebrates taking his fifth wicket for the innings when he dismissed Bangladesh’s Litton Das during the first day of the second Test match against Bangladesh at the Great Barrier Reef Stadium in Mackay on August 22, 2026.

Starc's six-wicket haul puts Australia on top in MackayAFP

Rain pours down on Dubai-Al Ain Road towards Mezyad.

UAE rain: Unsettled weather to continue for daysHUDA ATA

After learning how much the trip meant to her, Mina decided to enter the competition himself.

Christian man wins Umrah after entering a Quran contestHUDA ATA

Debris litters a Buddhist monastery after an airstrike hit Swel Le Oh village in Myaung Township, Sagaing Region, Myanmar, on Friday, Augusat 21, 2026.

Myanmar airstrike on monastery kills 14AFP

The visit also covered the use of modern technologies and systems designed to improve field operations and the quality of security services provided to the public.

Abu Dhabi Police chief inspects patrol response systemsHUDA ATA

Accident-Free Day campaign links safe school runs to removal of traffic points

School reopening day: How to get traffic points removedLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Employers must ensure workers have continuous coverage throughout the validity of their permits.

UAE employers warned over health insurance complianceABDULLA RASHEED

Under UAE traffic regulations, sudden swerving carries a fine of Dh1,000 and four black points on the driver’s licence.

Dh1,000 fine and 4 black points for sudden swervesHUDA ATA

Dubai-based Filipino expat Robie Torre-Gonzales

How the UAE helped this mother support neurodivergenceTRICIA GAJITOS

Burjeel Holdings' AiMed Solutions bring UAE’s emerging healthcare AI innovators to AI Builders Summit 2026

Burjeel brings UAE healthcare innovators to AI SummitGULF NEWS REPORT

The confrontation began with an argument between the woman’s 15-year-old brother and a 17-year-old beach worker over a place to sit near the water.

A dispute over where to sit ends with woman’s deathHUDA ATA

Under the change, automatic extensions covering all categories of visit visas for people currently inside Kuwait will cease.

Kuwait ends automatic visa extensions from September 1HUDA ATA

The service carries an annual fee of SR200, although the ministry has exempted children from families receiving social security benefits, as well as students with disabilities.

Saudi Arabia sets strict safety rules for school busesHUDA ATA

Students and parents will be able to view homework, periodic tests and other school assignments.

Saudi pupils get digital IDs with QR codes for 1st timeHUDA ATA

US judge overturns Trump-era visa suspension targeting 75 nations

Trump visa freeze halted: Pakistan, Bangladesh among 75LEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Travellers are advised to allow extra time and check their flight status amid ongoing regional uncertainty.

Flying from UAE? Check cancellations and schedulesLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

The plan focuses on ramping up field and operational teams, speeding up customs procedures and deploying advanced technology to keep passengers moving efficiently.

Dubai Customs cuts clearance from 45 minutes to under 5HUDA ATA

The UAE has 16 protected areas, and national plans seek to increase marine protected areas to 30 per cent by 2030, in line with the National Biodiversity Strategy 2031.

UAE reaches 51% of 100 million mangrove planting targetHUDA ATA

Year of the Family 2026 drives a shift from treating illness to lifelong prevention

Inside Abu Dhabi’s next-generation healthcare modelABDULLA RASHEED

Two perfume bottles illustrate the contrast between richer and lighter fragrance concentrations.

Eau de Parfum vs Eau de Toilette: Which lasts longer?GULF NEWS

Job cuts hit Siri and Vision Pro as Apple pivots to next wave of AI devices

Apple’s AI shift: 200+ jobs cut across Siri, Vision ProLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Intensive night flight ops signal sustained US presence near key sea lanes

Watch: US Navy carrier’s night flights in Arabian SeaLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

US, Canada fail to reach tariff deal, deepen trade warAFP

GCC, Hamas and US forces pulled into escalating conflict stretching from Gaza to Hormuz

US-Iran tensions: What UAE residents need to knowLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

The Emirati “maybe”: What “inshallah” really means in everyday life

The Emirati “maybe”: What “inshallah” really meansAALIYA ALZAROONI

Hometown Cha Cha Cha stars Kim Seon-ho and Shin Min-a.

8 K-Dramas to convert even the biggest scepticLAKSHANA N PALAT

A military helicopter approaches USS Milius (DDG 69), a guided-missile destroyer patroling regional waters in support of the US blockade operations against Iran. As of Aug. 21, 2026, a total of 1,300 commercial vessels have trasited Hormuz (since May) even as the US Navy continues to redirect Iran-related ships to comply with the blockade.

1,300 vessels transited Hormuz since May: US militaryJAY HILOTIN

File photo: Children walk along the shore with a ball as a small motorboat passes offshore and bulk carriers, cargo ships, and service vessels line the horizon in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran.

Oman, Iran discuss resuming talks on Strait of HormuzJAY HILOTIN

Dubai-based Nepali expat Shyam Ghimire

UAE SUCCESS STORIES

How a Nepali expat built his dream career in DubaiTRICIA GAJITOS

Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan in Humsafar, a raw and painfully honest story about love and separation.

5 Pakistani drama OSTs that are both wound and balmLAKSHANA N PALAT

Dubai-based Indian expat’s fun audio goes viral after Bollywood actress Vidya Balan’s Reel

Dubai to Bollywood: How Kerala expat’s voice went viralLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

US judge rules researchers did not defame J&J over talc-cancer study

Three scientists beat J&J in fight over talc researchLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

What are some gadgets you can't study without? We've suggested a few in our list below to help you ease back into the school term with confidence.

Back-to-school UAE hacks: How to choose best tech LAKSHANA N PALAT

Toyota building demolition: What Dubai tenants need to know about partitions and eviction

Toyota building puts illegal partition rules in focusZAINAB HUSAIN

Residents return to parks and beaches under new post-rain precautionary measures

Abu Dhabi parks and beaches reopen with safety adviceLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Ethel Caterham, the world’s oldest living person, celebrated her 117th birthday in Surrey, UK.

World’s oldest Ethel Caterham celebrates 117th birthdayDEVADASAN K P

Convective clouds expected to develop over eastern, southern and western areas during the afternoon, bringing a chance of rainfall.

UAE braces for rain this weekend: What to expectHUDA ATA

In an economy shaped by e-commerce, regionalisation and rising customer expectations, warehousing has evolved from a back-office operational function into one of the most strategic assets an organisation can invest in.

Why smartest supply chains now begin in the warehouseFADI AZZI, SPECIAL TO GULF NEWS

EITHAD GOLD AND BLUE.

Dubai’s next hotspots? Areas to watch as rail expandsNIVETHA DAYANAND

New corridors and infrastructure are strengthening links between UAE's ports, airports, railways and industrial zones.

UAE strengthens its position as a global logistics hubWAM

A pedestrian with a small electric fan hanging around her neck shields herself from the sun with an umbrella in central Rome on July 8, 2026, as parts of Europe experience another heatwave.

Heatwaves claim more than 30,000 excess lives in EuropeAFP

The collection of handwritten notes offers a rare glimpse into Mahatma Gandhi’s close relationship with his associate and freedom fighter Anand T Hingorani.

Rare collection of Gandhi notes sells for record $1.7mAFP

Python named Jodie Foster beats cancer after pioneering treatment

Jodie Foster the python beats cancer in world firstAFP

Heavy rain and lightning hit parts of Abu Dhabi, marking the first reported rain this summer.

Abu Dhabi closes parks and beaches amid heavy rainHUDA ATA

The death of the perfect Instagram feed

The death of the perfect Instagram feedAALIYA ALZAROONI

Regulator says Uber broke EU rules by deactivating drivers without notice.

Uber hit with nearly $1b fine for deactivating driversAFP

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu calls Turkey's Erdogan 'antisemitic dictator'AFP

Ezri Konsa

Arsenal sign Villa centre-back Ezri KonsaAFP

Air Up bottle and scent pods displayed in a bright wellness setting

Air Up Water Bottle Review: How the scent pods workGULF NEWS

Police called on motorists to remain alert for pedestrians and reduce their speed when approaching designated crossings.

Pedestrians face a Dh400 fine for unsafe road crossingsHUDA ATA

England's Ollie Robinson (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Pakistan's Ali Usman on day three of the first Test match at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds, northern England on August 21, 2026.

England start life after Bazball with rout of PakistanAFP

Portuguese international footballer Joao Cancelo poses with a Barcelona jersey during his official presentation as FC Barcelona's new player at the Nou Camp in Barcelona on August 20, 2026.

Barcelona seal Cancelo return to bolster defenceAFP

Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open with knee injuryAFP

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