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Pakistan's players celebrate after the dismissal of Netherlands' Max O'Dowd during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Pakistan and Netherlands at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo on February 7, 2026.

It’s almost certain Pakistan will play India in T20 WCJAI RAI

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Dalai Lama was announced as a Grammy winner earlier this month for his audiobook Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness The Dalai Lama.

'Never met Epstein': Dalai Lama’s office denies claimsLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

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Kuwait grants extended family permits but tightens oversight on dependents

New residency fees, conditions set for expat familiesHUDA ATA

Real Madrid can wait - Siraj's dream night after late T20 call-up

Real can wait - Siraj's dream night after late call-upAFP

Stolen login credentials can lead to unauthorized transactions.

Six in ten cyberattacks start with stolen login detailsHUDA ATA

New Zealand's Tim Seifert plays a shot during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Afghanistan and New Zealand at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on February 8, 2026.

Seifert powers Kiwis to record T20 World Cup chaseAFP

Investigators said Kiran left behind a suicide note in which he named his girlfriend and her mother, holding them responsible for his decision.

Gym trainer found dead after girlfriend’s wedding fixedSTEPHEN N R

Nihal Saad, HR Director at NECC-UAE and Mohamed Abdin, MEA Commercial Director at CorporateStack during the ceremony.

UAE Autism Center launches digital transformationGULF NEWS REPORT

The accident occurred near Koshta (Kosta) village on the Rewa–Prayagraj highway

3 killed on first wedding invite trip to templeSTEPHEN N R

Delegates arrive at the plenary hall to attend the World Governments Summit in Dubai on February 3, 2026.

World Governments Summit 2027 dates announced in DubaiA AHMED

India v Pakistan T20 World Cup boycott row: ICC officials in Lahore for negotiations

Boycott row: ICC officials in Lahore for negotiationsJAI RAI

Shorter fasting hours, but sleep still matters: Doctors advise gradual adjustments to bedtime and wake-up routines to stay energised during Ramadan 2026 in the UAE. (Photo for representation purposes only)

Don’t let poor sleep ruin your Ramadan: Doctors’ tipsASHWANI KUMAR

Sharjah to pilot UNESCO’s ECCE-PATT tool, highlighting its leadership in early learning systems. [Illustrative image]

Early childhood education in Sharjah gains UNESCO nodBALARAM MENON

Google warns: Over a billion Android phones face malware risk

Hack alert: Over 1b Android phones at risk, Google saysLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Eight months pregnant, Indian shooter shines at Asian Championship

Eight months pregnant, Indian shooter takes podiumJAI RAI

Authority says move will make access faster and more convenient for customers.

DEWA launches services on ChatGPT in global firstBALARAM MENON

Provincial Minister of Punjab for Information and Culture Azma Bukhari (C) attends the kite-flying Basant festival in Lahore on February 6, 2026.

Basant: The colourful sky belongs to Lahore againASHFAQ AHMED

Abu Dhabi court rules he exploited an emotional online relationship to commit fraud

COURT AND CRIME

Romance scam: Man tricks woman online, fined Dh194,000HUDA ATA

The court found that the woman had obtained the money through deception and was therefore obligated to repay it.

COURT AND CRIME

Insta recruitment scam: Woman ordered to pay Dh14,000HUDA ATA

Big relief: RTA opens major bridge at Al Qudra Road Intersection

Big relief: RTA opens major bridge at Al Qudra RoadASHFAQ AHMED

No exceptions: Schools tighten rules on mobile phones to curb classroom distractions

UAE schools tighten phone ban, warn of strict penaltiesHUDA ATA

US President Donald Trump aims to gather world leaders to guide reconstruction amid global scrutiny

Trump to convene Peace Board to raise Gaza fundsAP

Court ruled that car’s odometer was altered from 149,000km to 13,000km.

COURT AND CRIME

Al Ain court cancels car sale over odometer fraudHUDA ATA

Yeo Jin-goo and IU in Hotel Del Luna

K-Drama Rewind, Hotel Del Luna: A ghostly fantasyLAKSHANA N PALAT

AI-powered UAE labour reforms speed permits and reduce human error

MoHRE deploys AI to speed permits, save 1,000+ hoursABDULLA RASHEED

Residents enjoy the first iftar of the holy month of Ramadan at the Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque, popularly known as the
Blue Mosque, in Dubai.

Are you entitled to overtime pay during Ramadan?ZAINAB HUSAIN

A combo image shows the Loop, a driverless taxi, an air taxi and an autonomous pod.

Road, underground, sky: Dubai’s Next-Gen transport pushASHWANI KUMAR

Savannah Guthrie speaks onstage during Savannah Guthrie in Conversation with Hoda Kotb: Reflections on Faith at 92NY on February 22, 2024 in New York City.

‘We will pay’: Guthrie pleads for mother’s safe returnAP

India's captain Suryakumar Yadav (R) is being hugged by his teammate Hardik Pandya at the end of Indian inning during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between India and USA at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 7, 2026.

T20 World Cup 2026: Diary from Wankhede Stadium MumbaiMANJUSHA RADHAKRISHNAN

Rain expected across parts of the UAE as unsettled weather moves in on Sunday

Rain, hail and cascading waterfalls on Jebel Jais wadisHUDA ATA

Thapa, who appeared in Priyanka Chopra’s Mary Kom and the Amazon series The Family Man, passed away on Saturday in Kathmandu.

Mary Kom, The Family Man actor dies, Bollywood mournsLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Dr Naveen Aggarwal enjoys a sunrise filled with birds in Dubailand.

Vibrant UAE views captured by our readersDEVADASAN K P

Over dozen people wounded as swing collapses at Surajkund Mela

Video: Terrifying moment swing snaps mid-air in IndiaLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Will Lewis, publisher and CEO of The Washington Post, poses for a portrait in Washington, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023.

Washington Post CEO resigns days after mass layoffsAFP

Voting begins for Japan’s Lower House election

Japan votes: PM Sanae Takaichi aims for victoryAP

With massive beach development projects announced, your beach experience in Dubai is set to change soon.

Your Dubai beach experience is going to change soonSAJILA SASEENDRAN

Teen knife attack in Russia leaves Indian students and police officers hurt

4 Indian students injured in stabbing at Russian hostelLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Vocalist Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down holds a fan's "I Love Jesus" hat while the band performs on "FOX and Friends" outside of FOX Studios on July 29, 2011 in New York City.

Brad Arnold, voice behind 3 Doors Down hits, dies at 47AP

Rain, clouds, and high humidity: UAE weather alert for Sunday

UAE braces for rain: Showers and cloudy skies expectedHUDA ATA

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

Iran hints at talks as US envoy visits aircraft carrierAFP

Filipino expat wins Dh100,000 UAE Lottery – just in time for his hospitalised mom

Mom in hospital: Filipino expat wins Dh100K UAE LotteryASHWANI KUMAR

Ask Gulf News: Can an employee skip the notice period after being terminated for redundancy?

Can staff skip notice after redundancy in the UAEMOHAMMED EBRAHIM AL SHAIBA, SPECIAL TO GULF NEWS

A chartered Boeing 757 operated by Dubai-based Lushescapes for its Meridian One around-the-world private jet journey.

What does $125,000 really buy on a world trip?DHANUSHA GOKULAN

Late-night construction is restricted and there’s an easy way to file a complaint.

Buying Dubai off-plan property? Costs, risks explainedNIVETHA DAYANAND

Most airlines are now working to update their fleet to make onboard WiFi part of the standard offering for passengers.

Free WiFi on board: Airlines that have it nowJAY HILOTIN

Severe flooding was reported in Iligan City. A scene on Tubod bridge, which became impassable due to debris swept away by the raging floodwaters. Tropical Storm 'Basyang' affected over 232,000 people residing in 517 villages in Region 6 (Western Visayas), Negros Island Region, Region 7 (Central Visayas) and Caraga, according to The Office of Civil Defense (OCD).

Philippines: Storm 'Basyang' death toll rises to 12JAY HILOTIN

Singer Mariah Carey performs during the Winter Olympics opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.

Mariah Carey's Olympic show sparks lip-syncing debateAP

India's captain Suryakumar Yadav plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match against USA in Mumbai, India, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026.

India edge past USA in T20 World Cup thrillerANI

Mohammed bin Rashid attends Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026

Sheikh Mohammed attends Open Masters Games Abu DhabiWAM

Riyadh-backed investments aim to restore connectivity and spur post-war economic recovery.

Syria, Saudi Arabia announce airline, $1b telecom dealsAFP

Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed, second right, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Netherlands' Colin Ackermann during the T20 World Cup cricket match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026.

PCB denies approaching ICC over India match boycottBALARAM MENON

Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Al Dhaid Wildlife Museum

Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Al Dhaid Wildlife MuseumWAM

US sailors direct an EA-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea.

Iran hints at new round of US talks amid tensionsAFP

Assault Challenge sees Kazakhstan claim top two spots on day one in Dubai.

Kazakhstan dominates opening UAE SWAT ChallengeAGHADDIR ALI

Bowling at Abu Dhabi Masters, Zafranah Al Hosani champions women’s sport and wellbeing.

72-year-old Emirati competes at Masters GamesHUDA ATA

Show host Chadi Khalaf at Lucky Day Draw No. 260207.

Dh30m UAE Lottery: Jackpot numbers out – did you win?ASHWANI KUMAR

West Indies' Romario Shepherd celebrates after taking the hat-trick wicket during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match against Scotland at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on February 7, 2026.

Shepherd’s hat-trick seals Windies win over ScotlandAFP

NCM warns of rising humidity, light showers and rough seas in some areas.

Weather alert: Rain chances forecast across UAEHUDA ATA

Global sporting event highlights heritage sports, para-sports, and inclusive competition.

Abu Dhabi becomes global stage for Masters Games 2026BALARAM MENON

Pakistan's Babar Azam, right, and teammate Shaheen Shah Afridi celebrate after taking a co-ordinated catch to dismiss Netherlands' Michael Levitt during the T20 World Cup cricket match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, February 7, 2026.

ICC in talks with PCB over India-Pakistan T20 WC matchAFP

Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi (R) performs during a ceremony before the start of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between India and USA at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 7, 2026.

Bollywood glitz meets cricket fever at WankhedeMANJUSHA RADHAKRISHNAN

Elite police teams from six continents compete in high-intensity challenges.

Elit teams compete as UAE SWAT Challenge opensAGHADDIR ALI

Darron Lee

Former NFL player charged with murdering girlfriendAP

New routes will also be introduced connecting Abu Dhabi Corniche with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Abu Dhabi Robotaxi rolls out to three new areasABDULLA RASHEED

Derrick Johnson, whose mother's body was one of 189 left to decay in the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, Colorado, walks toward the El Paso County Courthouse for owner Jon Hallford's sentencing in Colorado Springs, on Friday, February 6, 2026.

Funeral home owner gets 40 years for abusing corpsesAP

Mistaken BTC distributions trigger price plunge before most coins are recovered.

Crypto glitch sends $44b in bitcoin to users by mistakeNATHANIEL LACSINA

Parents urged to check lunchboxes as new restrictions take effect.

UAE schools ban sugary snacks, fizzy drinks on campusHUDA ATA

Prajapati’s death brings a tragic end to a prolonged legal battle that stretched across most of his adult life.

Acquitted after 30 years in jail, man dies the next dayNATHANIEL LACSINA

Netherlands' Michael Levitt, left, shakes hands with Pakistan's Faheem Ashraf as he leaves with teammate Shaheen Shah Afridi after Pakistan won their T20 World Cup match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Ashraf’s blitz saves Pakistan in T20 World Cup openerAP

Annular eclipse will leave the Sun glowing at the edges, visible only from Antarctica.

‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse to dazzle skies this monthHUDA ATA

Residents break their fast at the Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque, Dubai.

Ramadan countdown: 10 health tips UAE residents needASHWANI KUMAR

A photograph shows copies of Iranian daily newspapers reporting on the first round of talks between Iran and the United States at a kiosk in Tehran on February 7, 2026.

UAE welcomes US-Iran talks in Sultanate of OmanWAM

Epstein and Ambani exchanged messages from 2017–2019 on business, world affairs, women, and in-person meetings.

Epstein asked Anil Ambani 'tall blonde?' reply shocksLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

A security personnel stands guard near the site of funeral ceremony held for suicide blast victims, a day after the attack at a mosque in Islamabad on February 7, 2026.

Pakistan mosque attack: US issues travel warningLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Two Indian expats win Dh1 million each in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket draw

Indian expats win Dh1 million each in Big Ticket draw SURABHI VASUNDHARADEVI

Food security is a long-term priority for the UAE. Jebel Ali Port handles approximately 73% of the UAE’s food and beverage trade by value.

UAE at centre of $100b Middle East food logistics boomHUDA ATA

Spurs players huddle at the start of their Premier League match against Manchester City

Premier league Preview – Matchweek 25 ROBERT ILSLEY

Thiruvalla spa rape case: Probe widens to police amid ‘quotation’ allegations

Kerala gang rape: Spa staff brutally assaulted, 2 heldLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Santosh Trophy final

Kerala vs Services Santosh Trophy final: Watch it freeSHAMSEER MOHAMMED

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai.

Sheikh Mohammed to honour ‘Hope Makers’ winnersHUDA ATA

Faisal Kapadia

Faisal Kapadia’s Dubai concert felt like homeAREEBA HASHMI

Pakistan's captain Salman Agha (R) and Sahibzada Farhan bump their fists during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Pakistan and Netherlands at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo on February 7, 2026.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan bowl out Netherlands for 147AFP

Roblox’s AI age checks are backfiring, spark fresh concerns for UAE parents

Roblox’s AI age checks spark new safety concerns JUSTIN VARGHESE

In clinics from Dubai to New York, GLP-1 drugs have become a central — and often contested — part of obesity care.

SAVING AND INVESTMENT

Anti-obesity drugs: How much cheaper are they getting? JUSTIN VARGHESE

Emergency personnel get ready to carry out a total evacuation of the town of Grazalema, southern Spain, on February 5, 2026, amid Storm Leonardo.

UAE issues advisory for citizens amid storms in SpainLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Uttar Pradesh woman dies recreating hanging scene for social media reel

Tragic accident: 27-year-old dies filming hanging reelLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

1. Ramadan timing explained: 29 or 30 days, fasting hours, and regional differences across the UAE

Will Ramadan be 29 or 30 days? How long is fasting?HUDA ATA

Integrated Transport Centre oversees 120 autonomous vehicles with real-time monitoring

Abu Dhabi’s driverless future: 120 autonomous vehiclesABDULLA RASHEED

Faithful perform the prayers after Iftar on the first day of holy month of Ramadan at Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque (Blue Mosque) in Dubai.

Who is exempt from Ramadan work hour cuts?ZAINAB HUSAIN

Ministry of Education mandates English for advanced-track subjects from 2026-27

UAE mandates English for maths, science in schoolsHUDA ATA

Dubai suspends licence of driver convicted of drink-driving on Emirates Road

COURT AND CRIME

Drunk driver fined Dh15,000, licence suspended in DubaiHUDA ATA

Here’s your roundup of the top trending stories making headlines this weekend

Trending: Ramadan, visa scam, new customs rules & moreLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Seo Ji-hye’s Seo Dan and Kim Jung-hyun’s Gu Seung-jun are left with far more devastating conclusions in Crash Landing on You.m

5 K-drama characters who deserved better writingLAKSHANA N PALAT

UAE: Ajman Court fines influencer Dh30000 for Snapchat defamation

COURT AND CRIME

Snapchat defamation costs influencer Dh30,000 in UAEAGHADDIR ALI

A scene inside Dubai Duty Free at Dubai International Airport. (For illustrative purposes)

UAE: Airport retail driven by who flies, not how manyASHWANI KUMAR

India's Rohit Sharma (R) celebrates with his teammate Virat Kohli after scoring a century (100 runs) during the third one-day international (ODI) men's cricket match between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on October 25, 2025.

Kohli, Rohit demoted: BCCI’s new contracts list revealsLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

US to drop 25 pc tariff linked to India’s Russian oil buys: White House

Trump lifts tariff on India over Russian oil importsAFP

President Donald Trump gaggles with reporters while aboard Air Force One on February 6, 2026 en route to Palm Beach, Florida.

Trump says US had 'very good talks' with Iran in OmanAFP

People mourn the death of their relatives following a suicide bombing at a mosque, outside a hospital in Islamabad on February 6, 2026.

Pakistan mosque attack: Worshippers recall Friday blastAFP

US President-elect Donald Trump speaks with former President Barack Obama as they attend the State Funeral Service for former US President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2025.

'I didn’t make a mistake': Trump defends Obamas videoLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

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