https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-judge-strikes-down-trump-visa-suspension-for-75-nations-pakistan-bangladesh-among-them-1.500648720 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/mhogi9yt/202608213913673.jpg US judge overturns Trump-era visa suspension targeting 75 nations Gulf News en 2026-08-22T11:26:16.332+04:00 US judge strikes down Trump visa suspension for 75 nations: Pakistan, Bangladesh among them Americas, Pakistan, Donald Trump, Bangladesh, Visa, US immigration policy https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-flight-schedules-remain-fluid-as-airports-brace-for-post-summer-rush-1.500648721 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/05/04/STOCK-plane_18f429e9a0f_large.jpg Travellers are advised to allow extra time and check their flight status amid ongoing regional uncertainty. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T11:21:55.789+04:00 UAE flight schedules remain fluid as airports brace for post-summer rush Aviation, FlyDubai, Emirates airline, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-tensions-trump-calls-hormuz-american-territory-warns-iran-on-nuclear-weapons-1.500648582 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/gdoeyxac/newsml_afp_com_20260821T223637Z_doc_c69k4mv.jpeg US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks after disembarking from Air Force One upon arrival at Myrtle Beach International Airport in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on August 21, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/gfbyj4wt/HQSAHoZW4AEFM-u.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/y8o1sfhp/newsml_afp_com_20260822T004256Z_doc_c69q2z3.jpeg US President Donald Trump clenches his fist after speaking at a campaign rally for US Senator Darline Graham at Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on August 21, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T11:10:57.255+04:00 US-Iran tensions: Trump calls Hormuz ‘American territory’, warns Iran on nuclear weapons Mena, Donald Trump, Gaza, Iran Israel conflict, Lebanon, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-customs-cuts-airport-clearance-from-45-minutes-to-under-five-during-return-rush-1.500648688 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/876ryxhk/DC The plan focuses on ramping up field and operational teams, speeding up customs procedures and deploying advanced technology to keep passengers moving efficiently. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T10:55:35.721+04:00 Dubai Customs cuts airport clearance from 45 minutes to under five during return rush UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/uae-reaches-51-of-target-to-plant-100-million-mangrove-trees-by-2030-1.500648706 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/5jrvmqnh/UAE 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. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T10:55:15.092+04:00 UAE reaches 51% of target to plant 100 million mangrove trees by 2030 Environment, Environment https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/abu-dhabis-new-health-equation-from-prevention-to-precision-care-building-healthier-families-for-life-1.500648690 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/cz5f6d25/IMG5208.jpeg Year of the Family 2026 drives a shift from treating illness to lifelong prevention Gulf News en 2026-08-22T10:33:37.105+04:00 Abu Dhabi’s new health equation: From prevention to precision care, building healthier families for life Health, Health, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/why-eau-de-parfum-usually-lasts-longer-than-eau-de-toilette-1.500645424 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-19/dinq8sz0/eaudeparfum-1.png Two perfume bottles illustrate the contrast between richer and lighter fragrance concentrations. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T10:00:00.000+04:00 Why eau de parfum usually lasts longer than eau de toilette Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/technology/apple-cuts-more-than-200-jobs-across-siri-and-vision-pro-teams-amid-ai-push-1.500648675 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/08/26/Apple-Siri-even-recorded-people-having-sex--Report_16cce6db30c_large.jpg Job cuts hit Siri and Vision Pro as Apple pivots to next wave of AI devices Gulf News en 2026-08-22T09:59:04.075+04:00 Apple cuts more than 200 jobs across Siri and Vision Pro teams amid AI push Technology, apple, technology, iPhone https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/watch-uss-george-washington-ramps-up-night-flights-in-arabian-sea-amid-iran-tensions-1.500648657 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/oylqfsv2/news22.JPG Intensive night flight ops signal sustained US presence near key sea lanes Gulf News en 2026-08-22T09:37:28.587+04:00 Watch: USS George Washington ramps up night flights in Arabian Sea amid Iran tensions Americas, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-canada-fail-to-reach-trade-pact-as-trumps-50-tariffs-take-effect-1.500648640 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-19/ixsl3fts/ANI_20260819191718.jpeg US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Gulf News en 2026-08-22T08:57:55.808+04:00 US, Canada fail to reach trade pact as Trump’s 50% tariffs take effect Americas, Donald Trump, Trump tariffs, America, Canada https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-residents-update-latest-on-trumps-iran-deal-push-hormuz-tensions-and-flights-status-1.500648612 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/i61wjq62/gulfnews2026-08-09ge403fpkHormuz.avif GCC, Hamas and US forces pulled into escalating conflict stretching from Gaza to Hormuz Gulf News en 2026-08-22T08:00:26.355+04:00 UAE residents’ update: Latest on Trump’s Iran deal push, Hormuz tensions and flights status UAE, Mena, Donald Trump, Gaza, America, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/the-emirati-maybe-what-inshallah-really-means-in-everyday-life-1.500643591 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/9hooc8a8/shutterstock2503616857.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-22T08:00:00.000+04:00 The Emirati “maybe”: What “inshallah” really means in everyday life Lifestyle, Living-UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/8-k-dramas-to-turn-a-sceptic-into-a-binge-watching-believer-hospital-playlist-to-hometown-cha-cha-cha-1.500648595 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-10/h9ij0ry9/hometoen.jpg Hometown Cha Cha Cha stars Kim Seon-ho and Shin Min-a. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/tnstsdvo/Hospital_Playlist_17a3d2b1669_original_ratio.jpg ‘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. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/nf797n8a/Hometown_Cha_Cha_Cha_17c5a667fae_original_ratio.jpg Hometown Cha Cha is one of the most popular K-Drama romantic comedies. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T07:55:19.494+04:00 8 K-Dramas that win over even the biggest sceptics: Hospital Playlist to Hometown Cha Cha Cha Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/1300-commercial-vessels-transited-strait-of-hormuz-since-may-2026-us-centcom-1.500648368 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-04/bruyp9mt/US-escort.jpeg 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. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T07:05:26.049+04:00 1,300 commercial vessels transited Strait of Hormuz since May 2026: US CentCom Energy https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-vows-toughest-iran-pressure-urges-china-support-sanctions-hezbollah-1.500647462 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/dww68n13/Hormuz.jpg 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. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/ozotr75o/ANI_20260820203707.jpg US Vice President JD Vance https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-03/78hwzk8n/HJ0rXcEXMAAMZO2.jpg USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-27/wq46t6g9/ANI_20260327121135.jpg Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian (Photo: X/@MFA_China) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/5ei8q6j1/newsml_afp_com_20260808T150931Z_doc_c49b8yj.jpeg Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian Gulf News en 2026-08-22T06:54:49.041+04:00 China rejects US push to isolate Iran, says sanctions will not resolve conflict Mena, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/uae-success-stories/how-a-nepali-expat-went-from-cleaning-toilets-to-becoming-a-dubai-chef-1.500648461 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/lmitpyt2/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-21-at-19.20.06.jpeg Dubai-based Nepali expat Shyam Ghimire https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/fd3v6qdd/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_20_at_19_34_52.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/fkl5stnf/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_20_at_22_30_46.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/tctpw6r8/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-21-at-19.20.05.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-22T06:45:00.000+04:00 How a Nepali expat went from cleaning toilets to becoming a Dubai chef UAE Success Stories, people, UAE, Stories-of-success, UAE, Restaurants in Dubai, Nepal https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/5-pakistani-drama-soundtracks-where-every-note-is-both-wound-and-balm-humsafar-to-mere-qatil-mere-dildar-1.500648456 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-10/ay0umjbh/humsafae.jpg Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan in Humsafar, a raw and painfully honest story about love and separation. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-30/cgfpblxg/humsafar4.jpg Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan in Humsafar. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T06:30:00.000+04:00 5 Pakistani drama soundtracks where every note is both wound and balm: Humsafar to Mere Qatil Mere Dildar Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/meet-the-dubai-based-indian-expat-behind-bollywood-star-vidya-balans-viral-instagram-reel-1.500647928 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/l3x8a0vn/FotoJet-1.jpg Dubai-based Indian expat’s fun audio goes viral after Bollywood actress Vidya Balan’s Reel https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/ko7i8baw/FotoJet.jpg Priya found a new creative path through Kerala mural art and handcrafted fashion Gulf News en 2026-08-22T06:10:53.046+04:00 Meet the Dubai-based Indian expat behind Bollywood star Vidya Balan’s viral Instagram Reel BollyWood, South-Indian, bollywood, kerala cinema, social media, Malayalam films, viral https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/scientists-beat-johnson-johnson-in-fight-over-talc-cancer-research-1.500648565 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2018/12/16/181216_johnson_resources1_16a08543184_large.jpg US judge rules researchers did not defame J&J over talc-cancer study Gulf News en 2026-08-22T06:00:47.520+04:00 Scientists beat Johnson & Johnson in fight over talc cancer research Johnson & Johnson, talc cancer, talcum powder, mesothelioma, talc litigation, defamation case, scientific research, cosmetic talc, asbestos exposure, talc lawsuits, court ruling, scientific speech, patient data, talc settlement, US judge https://gulfnews.com/uae/back-to-school-uae-guide-how-to-choose-the-right-laptops-tablets-and-headphones-for-your-child-1.500647686 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/08/09/school-student-laptop_189d9cd1e64_large.jpg 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. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T06:00:00.000+04:00 Back-to-school UAE guide: How to choose the right laptops, tablets and headphones for your child UAE, Technology, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/toyota-building-demolition-what-dubai-tenants-need-to-know-about-partitions-and-eviction-1.500648070 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/t4snvqjq/shutterstock2470196083.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-22T06:00:00.000+04:00 Toyota building demolition: What Dubai tenants need to know about partitions and eviction UAE, Property, Living-Housing, Dubai property https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/heavy-rain-in-uae-abu-dhabi-parks-and-beaches-reopen-with-safety-guidelines-1.500648560 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/43pcrwfr/news.PNG Residents return to parks and beaches under new post-rain precautionary measures Gulf News en 2026-08-22T05:44:35.446+04:00 Heavy rain in UAE: Abu Dhabi parks and beaches reopen with safety guidelines Weather, UAE weather, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/worlds-oldest-person-ethel-caterham-celebrates-117th-birthday-1.500648542 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/x56rf905/dddddd.jpg Ethel Caterham, the world’s oldest living person, celebrated her 117th birthday in Surrey, UK. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T05:41:00.000+04:00 World’s oldest person Ethel Caterham celebrates 117th birthday World, viral https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-braces-for-rain-blowing-dust-and-winds-reaching-50kmh-on-saturday-1.500648546 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/e7o1wh0d/UAE Convective clouds expected to develop over eastern, southern and western areas during the afternoon, bringing a chance of rainfall. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/4qbnkdej/Rain Eastern and southern regions may see afternoon showers, with dusty winds at times. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T05:28:30.472+04:00 UAE braces for rain, blowing dust and winds reaching 50km/h on Saturday Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/beyond-storage-why-the-smartest-supply-chains-now-begin-in-the-warehouse-1.500648089 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/u5ih6b8j/warehouse.jpg 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. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/j45n8hmo/Fadi_Azzi.jpg Fadi Azzi Gulf News en 2026-08-22T05:16:00.000+04:00 Beyond storage: Why the smartest supply chains now begin in the warehouse Op-Eds, logistics, UAE economy https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-metro-and-etihad-rail-could-boost-demand-in-jvc-meydan-dso-and-dubai-south-1.500647945 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/euq7b4fm/EITHAD-GOLD-AND-BLUE.jpg EITHAD GOLD AND BLUE. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-21/qc7wkihj/Fibha-Ahmed.gif Fibha Ahmed, Vice President of Sales at Bayut https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/og9rjkpj/Vivek_Bhavsar__Director_of_Consulting_at_JLL_MENA.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/1ha551a7/PHOTO_2026_08_13_15_53_15_jpg.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/vcwi59dz/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_13_at_15_08_04.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/3c0tjh1b/_K119936_jpg.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-22T04:00:00.000+04:00 Dubai Metro and Etihad Rail could boost demand in JVC, Meydan, DSO and Dubai South Property, Transport https://gulfnews.com/business/uae-expands-multi-modal-logistics-network-as-global-trade-evolves-1.500648430 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/0wqbwkhm/ulx06h9p1ka1qlapo.jpg New corridors and infrastructure are strengthening links between UAE's ports, airports, railways and industrial zones. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T00:04:23.051+04:00 UAE expands multi-modal logistics network as global trade evolves Business https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/europe-records-more-than-30000-excess-deaths-in-summer-heatwaves-1.500648394 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-08/isuwrofb/newsml_afp_com_20260708T133751Z_doc_b9mc4we.jpeg 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. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T23:59:37.442+04:00 Europe records more than 30,000 excess deaths in summer heatwaves Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/offbeat/gandhis-handwritten-notes-sell-for-record-17m-in-mumbai-1.500648087 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/22pjb1uw/Mahatma_Gandhi__1827ca89e50_large.jpg The collection of handwritten notes offers a rare glimpse into Mahatma Gandhi’s close relationship with his associate and freedom fighter Anand T Hingorani. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T23:20:50.132+04:00 Gandhi’s handwritten notes sell for record $1.7m in Mumbai Offbeat, India, Gandhi https://gulfnews.com/world/offbeat/python-named-jodie-foster-beats-cancer-after-pioneering-treatment-1.500647402 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/arqbepy1/python.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T23:05:01.078+04:00 Python named Jodie Foster beats cancer after pioneering treatment Offbeat, Europe, Offbeat https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/abu-dhabi-closes-parks-and-beaches-until-further-notice-over-unstable-weather-1.500648364 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/q3fytmjq/rain.jpg Heavy rain and lightning hit parts of Abu Dhabi, marking the first reported rain this summer. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T21:17:50.810+04:00 Abu Dhabi closes parks and beaches amid heavy rain Weather, Abu Dhabi, Rain https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/the-death-of-the-perfect-instagram-feed-1.500644562 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-18/t0hytyoa/shutterstock2676476853.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T21:00:00.000+04:00 The death of the perfect Instagram feed Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/netherlands-fines-uber-960m-for-suspending-driver-accounts-1.500648254 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/41m72h2l/newsml_afp_com_20260120T151359Z_doc_93cx6da.jpeg Regulator says Uber broke EU rules by deactivating drivers without notice. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T20:41:04.832+04:00 Netherlands fines Uber $960m for suspending driver accounts Europe, Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/benjamin-netanyahu-calls-turkeys-erdogan-antisemitic-dictator-1.500648210 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/5wpzumpc/190322_Benjamin_Netanyahu_resources1_16a30b3a56c_original_ratio.jpg Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Gulf News en 2026-08-21T20:28:36.551+04:00 Benjamin Netanyahu calls Turkey's Erdogan 'antisemitic dictator' Mena, Israel, Turkey https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/arsenal-sign-villa-centre-back-ezri-konsa-as-champions-bolster-defence-1.500648248 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/i1tsg4c5/newsml_afp_com_20260701T000000Z_PH_GTY_2284245113.jpeg Ezri Konsa Gulf News en 2026-08-21T20:21:14.012+04:00 Arsenal sign Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa as champions bolster defence Football https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/air-up-bottle-review-does-scent-flavoured-water-work-1.500644777 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-18/etxonrwc/airupbottles-1.png Air Up bottle and scent pods displayed in a bright wellness setting Gulf News en 2026-08-21T20:00:00.000+04:00 Air Up bottle review: does scent flavoured water work? Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/abu-dhabi-police-warn-pedestrians-against-unsafe-road-crossings-1.500648263 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/22mvp3pl/UAE Police called on motorists to remain alert for pedestrians and reduce their speed when approaching designated crossings. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T19:47:42.782+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police warn pedestrians: Use designated crossings or face Dh400 fine Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/england-start-life-after-bazball-with-rout-of-pakistan-1.500647955 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/06lujtyo/newsml_afp_com_20260821T135637Z_doc_c68f9fm.jpeg 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. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T19:42:44.906+04:00 Headingley Test: England start life after Bazball with rout of Pakistan Cricket https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/barcelona-seal-joao-cancelo-return-to-bolster-defence-1.500647003 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/i25ly19o/newsml_afp_com_20260820T131924Z_doc_c64l8vp.jpeg 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. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T19:35:34.265+04:00 Barcelona seal Joao Cancelo return to bolster defence Football https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/top-ranked-jannik-sinner-withdraws-from-us-open-with-knee-injury-1.500648168 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/adf7vgab/newsml_afp_com_20260821T143139Z_doc_c68n7g3.jpeg Jannik Sinner Gulf News en 2026-08-21T19:26:39.401+04:00 Top-ranked Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open with knee injury Tennis https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/uk-court-orders-prince-harry-others-to-pay-daily-mail-95-million-1.500648245 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-10/hh79o0v6/preview.jpg Britain's Prince Harry arrives at London's High Court to lead a group accusing the Daily Mail's publisher of privacy invasion through unlawful tactics in a trial that is part of a wider phone hacking scandal in London, Jan. 21, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T19:10:26.729+04:00 UK court orders Prince Harry, others to pay Daily Mail £9.5 million Europe, UK https://gulfnews.com/uae/the-uaes-quiet-culture-of-giving-1.500643571 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/ooag5ivr/shutterstock2698752009.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T19:00:00.000+04:00 The UAE’s quiet culture of giving UAE, Living-UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-saudi-arabia-and-six-other-countries-condemn-israels-e1-settlement-plan-1.500648211 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/kbt7amry/flags.jpg Foreign ministers from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye and Egypt condemned Israel’s E1 settlement plan and called for an immediate halt to settlement expansion. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T18:45:36.531+04:00 UAE, Saudi Arabia and six other countries condemn Israel’s E1 settlement plan UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/argentinas-leandro-paredes-suspended-10-matches-by-fifa-1.500648208 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/m87ttmo7/newsml_afp_com_20260811T232647Z_doc_c4fc73a.jpeg Leandro Paredes https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/d2op50wy/petro.jpg Argentina's midfielder Leandro Paredes (C) clashes with Spain's midfielder Gavi during the 2026 World Cup final match at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T18:38:14.310+04:00 Argentina's Leandro Paredes suspended 10 matches by FIFA Football, FIFA World Cup, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/back-to-school-in-sharjah-more-patrols-bus-checks-and-faster-emergency-response-1.500648115 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/cko0ehnj/Sharjah The plan is aimed at protecting pupils as they return to classrooms while keeping traffic moving around schools during some of the busiest periods of the day. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T18:17:50.571+04:00 Back to school in Sharjah: More patrols, bus checks and faster emergency response Education, Education https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/iran-calls-for-end-to-war-as-us-pressure-mounts-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-tonight-august-21-1.500648165 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/5hpl4vu9/5.jpg Sailors and marines line the deck of aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T18:16:59.460+04:00 Iran calls for end to war as US pressure mounts: What UAE residents need to know tonight (August 21) Gulf, Mena, Americas, Asia https://gulfnews.com/world/gold-mine-shut-in-central-african-republic-after-deadly-collapse-1.500648163 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/nftzv5zv/tyTYTxeo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T18:01:02.008+04:00 Gold mine shut in Central African Republic after deadly collapse World, Business https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/several-wounded-in-sword-attack-at-swedish-school-1.500648100 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/x3drtph3/police.jpg Police and emergency personnel outside Brinellskolan during a major emergency response after a man with a sword reportedly injured several people at the school in Fagersta, Sweden, on Friday, August 21, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T17:55:37.401+04:00 At least 2 teens seriously wounded in sword attack at Swedish school Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/son-parents-die-in-tragic-sequence-of-falls-from-india-hill-1.500648114 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/10/12/Stock-crime-police-jailed_17c752e1503_large.jpg A three-hour effort to save a 19-year-old man ended with the teenager and both his parents dying in a sequence of falls in Maharashtra. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T17:24:59.235+04:00 Son, parents die in tragic sequence of falls from India hill India, india https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-president-masoud-pezeshkian-says-time-has-come-to-end-war-with-us-1.500647963 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/4c2vwzo6/newsml_afp_com_20260808T151222Z_doc_c49b8yt.jpeg Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian Gulf News en 2026-08-21T17:23:46.784+04:00 Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian says time has come to end war with US Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/rajinikanths-ala-bolelo-from-jailer-2-brings-an-onam-vibe-with-shamna-kasim-1.500648113 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/8coq90nh/SAEEEE.jpg Rajinikanth and Shamna Kasim feature in ‘Ala Bolelo’, the Onam-themed song from ‘Jailer 2’ Gulf News en 2026-08-21T17:23:21.384+04:00 Rajinikanth’s ‘Ala Bolelo’ from Jailer 2 brings an Onam vibe with Dubai-based Shamna Kasim South-Indian, viral https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/rain-hits-parts-of-uae-as-showers-sweep-al-ain-and-drizzle-falls-in-fujairah-1.500648108 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/819lov98/Rain Rain was reported in Al Ain, including along Khatm Al Shiklah Road, while Fujairah experienced cloudy conditions and periods of light drizzle earlier on Friday. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T17:22:00.180+04:00 Rain hits parts of UAE as showers sweep Al Ain and drizzle falls in Fujairah Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/almas-anfar-kathuria-owner-ceo-of-al-anfar-perfumes-launches-unique-gen-z-fragrances-this-october-1.500648095 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/f0c5n8nq/IMG4520.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T17:03:32.492+04:00 Almas Anfar Kathuria, Owner & CEO of Al Anfar Perfumes, launches unique Gen Z fragrances this October Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/friday/friday-partner/iq-option-wins-best-islamic-trading-account-2026-at-the-financefeeds-awards-1.500648080 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/jxmm6no0/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-21-at-4.40.49-PM.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T16:55:22.430+04:00 IQ Option wins Best Islamic Trading Account 2026 at the FinanceFeeds Awards Friday-Partner https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/mohanlal-spotted-in-police-uniform-during-athimanoharam-shoot-near-sabarimala-1.500648060 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/dhybknrn/dsdadsa.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T16:53:08.416+04:00 Mohanlal spotted in police uniform during ‘Athimanoharam’ shoot near Sabarimala South-Indian, viral https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/oman-air-salamair-appoint-new-ceos-in-major-leadership-shift-1.500648041 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/4b07cp94/Salam-Air-Oman-Air.jpg Nasser Al Sharji will take charge of Oman Air from September 1, from Con Korfiatis, and Yaqoob Al Kiyumi takes over as CEO of SalamAir from October 1. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T16:46:55.452+04:00 Oman Air, SalamAir appoint new CEOs in major leadership shift Aviation, Travel, Oman, travel https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/china/china-rejects-donald-trumps-push-for-sanctions-and-pressure-on-iran-1.500647718 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-24/p1ncqr0q/ANI_20260324090503.jpg Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian (Photo: ) Gulf News en 2026-08-21T16:46:43.393+04:00 China rejects Donald Trump’s push for 'sanctions and pressure' on Iran China, Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/dct-abu-dhabi-opens-applications-for-land-2027-1.500647847 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/0jxwhi9v/k3406hc21ka0zwgpo.jpeg LanD 2027 will help heritage professionals develop skills in holistic documentation and conservation. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T16:22:13.027+04:00 DCT Abu Dhabi opens applications for LanD 2027 Government https://gulfnews.com/business/property/hudayriyat-island-tops-abu-dhabi-property-market-with-dh19-billion-in-sales-1.500648019 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/q8winc39/c07352db-f723-47a9-a200-9c9fcf8b4af2.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T16:21:29.115+04:00 Hudayriyat Island tops Abu Dhabi property market with Dh19 billion in sales Property, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/sport/fifty-emirati-runners-to-take-part-in-zayed-charity-run-in-brazil-1.500647864 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/yf7l4y9v/wmu06h571ka1176po.jpeg The second Brazilian edition will be held at Rio de Janeiro’s Flamengo Beach on August 23. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T16:12:42.465+04:00 Fifty Emirati runners to take part in Zayed Charity Run in Brazil Sport, Government https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/afc-u17-asian-cup-2027-qualifying-draw-to-take-place-on-august-27-1.500647619 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/d7xgj8ie/cup.jpg The draw in Kuala Lumpur will decide seven groups for the November qualifiers. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T16:05:07.113+04:00 AFC U17 Asian Cup 2027 qualifying draw to take place on August 27 Football https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/dyson-airwrap-review-what-the-multi-styler-actually-does-1.500643392 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/a9r4cgrl/dyson1-1.png Dyson Airwrap style multi styler displayed with a range of hair styling attachments. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T16:00:00.000+04:00 Dyson Airwrap review: what the multi-styler actually does Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/uaes-banaat-fc-thrash-master-fc-9-0-in-afc-womens-champions-league-1.500647613 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/508eo5y3/Banaat.jpg UAE's Banaat FC produce a dominant display in Qarshi to open their preliminary campaign in style. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T15:58:03.355+04:00 UAE's Banaat FC thrash Master FC 9-0 in AFC Women’s Champions League Football https://gulfnews.com/sport/youth-mma-stars-battle-for-glory-at-abu-dhabi-world-championships-1.500647902 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/syetfyia/Copy-of-8a460077-2189-4e91-b757-14a22cc31747.jpeg Young fighters compete in an action-packed bout during the 7th Youth MMA World Championships at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/8z720e7z/5ir06g7n1ka1hvcpn.jpeg UAE's Maryam Almutwa claimed bronze in the Youth B Women’s 52kg division, taking the UAE’s overall medal tally to 18, including six gold, five silver and seven bronze. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/mzc2a663/gkw06f171ka1ka1pn.jpeg Emirati athlete Rakan Alyammahi won gold in the Youth B Men’s 44kg division after defeating Ireland’s Roman Verhoeven in the final, leading the UAE’s medal charge on the third day of the IMMAF Youth World Championships at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/l0fle3rj/Copy-of-1f69d2bd-c40f-45b0-8e8e-668e1dc8a68f.jpeg The championship has brought together more than 1,100 athletes from 55 countries, highlighting the growing global popularity of youth mixed martial arts. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/c5qtjltl/Copy-of-06160314-2bd8-40cd-a86b-f2aea4948b4a.jpeg Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) coaches taking part in the IMMAF Youth World Championship in Abu Dhabi highlighted the tournament as a premier global platform for identifying emerging talent and steering young athletes toward professional careers, supported by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/0ejeho93/Copy-of-75987611-9906-4fed-a4d7-ff68d4ae6750.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/8do7jtlc/Copy-of-ab46a97b-a7cd-4a0a-ad30-34aa92c65588.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/mfgylojl/Copy-of-e0ea01b5-bb08-4296-affa-b8c42f988d54.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/0p9kv0w6/Copy-of-edc43fd7-80c4-4d34-a543-6c5176ad442d.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/t373badp/Copy-of-f58ce0bd-748e-420e-9ba0-0ad31a727b78.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/wi3f2vwx/Copy-of-f1142697-1087-431d-ac33-dc9a4e8dc910.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T15:40:00.000+04:00 Youth MMA stars battle for glory at Abu Dhabi World Championships Sport, sports-photos https://gulfnews.com/uae/du-launches-back-to-school-offers-with-discounts-of-up-to-50-per-cent-1.500647931 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/7l8lfy1m/Du The offers extend to home internet services, with du providing a 20 per cent discount on Home Fibre plans and 10 per cent off Home Wireless plans. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T14:58:14.070+04:00 du launches back-to-school offers with discounts of up to 50 per cent UAE, Education, Technology, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/isak-returns-to-st-james-park-newcastle-v-liverpool-headlines-premier-league-opening-weekend-1.500647913 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/692ove3i/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-21-2026-022318-PM.png This game has a bit of everything and that's why it's our highlight fixture https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/3cbo8sci/newsml_afp_com_20260812T195519Z_doc_c4hv8u3.jpeg Guimaraes joined league champions Arsenal in a painful move for Newcastle fans. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/18pb0tpd/newsml_afp_com_20260815T155240Z_doc_c4qu7ma.jpeg Jaissle joins Newcastle off the back of a successful stint in Saudi Arabia. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/02ao45pu/newsml_afp_com_20260806T191736Z_doc_c46a9g4.jpeg Salah has moved to Turkey where he now plays for Trabzonspor. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/ko056j2b/newsml_afp_com_20260816T185702Z_doc_c4te9jl.jpeg Iraola led Bournemouth to heights they had never reached before, but Liverpool is a huge step-up. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/ivbhwmcx/newsml_afp_com_20260802T234431Z_doc_c3tp3j2.jpeg Isak will be met by Geordie boos on Sunday without a doubt. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T14:29:24.882+04:00 Isak returns to St James’ Park: Newcastle v Liverpool headlines Premier League opening weekend Sport, Football, premier league, Liverpool, Newcastle https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/14km-al-ain-green-barrier-aims-to-reduce-drifting-sand-by-up-to-90-per-cent-1.500647921 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/j4v99o51/Al-Ain The project is designed to create a natural green barrier capable of reducing wind speeds and limiting the movement of sand. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T14:28:43.736+04:00 14km Al Ain green barrier aims to reduce drifting sand by up to 90 per cent Environment, Environment https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/yamuna-hasan-wins-oxford-best-proposition-speaker-for-championing-the-massive-power-of-human-creativity-1.500647924 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/rk8elgid/PHOTO-2026-08-21-12-12-31.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T14:24:05.000+04:00 Yamuna Hasan wins Oxford Best Proposition Speaker for championing the massive power of human creativity Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/ingot-group-expands-its-global-trading-ecosystem-with-the-launch-of-rise-trading-app-1.500647912 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/qnrgnrk3/ENApphero1.png Gulf News en 2026-08-21T14:16:33.641+04:00 INGOT Group expands its global trading ecosystem with the launch of Rise trading app Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-launches-unified-ai-guide-to-redesign-government-services-around-outcomes-1.500647880 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/7bdzapnk/ai Under the current model, customers are typically responsible for finding the service they need, determining which government entity provides it. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T14:07:55.797+04:00 UAE launches unified AI guide to redesign government services around outcomes UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/sowcar-janaki-pillar-of-south-indian-cinema-dies-at-94-1.500647907 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2018/2/28/1_16a084919c6.2180411_3000325675_16a084919c6_large.jpg Sowcar Janaki. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T14:07:53.037+04:00 Sowcar Janaki, pillar of South Indian cinema, dies at 94 Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trumps-economic-d-day-for-iran-a-path-to-peace-or-the-wars-next-phase-1.500647881 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-27/7txhc211/newsml_afp_com_20260527T000000Z_PH_GTY_2278469297.jpeg President Donald Trump speaks as U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth listens during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T13:52:44.502+04:00 Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran: A path to peace or the war’s next phase? Mena, Americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/car-salesman-becomes-belgian-prince-after-dna-test-confirms-royal-paternity-1.500647863 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/yr4j11oq/ANI_20260821090454.jpg Prince Laurent (L) with his son Clément Vandenkerckhove. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/g9w81ter/daadad.jpg Prince Laurent and his wife Princess Claire seen in February. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T13:39:26.269+04:00 Car salesman becomes Belgian prince after DNA test confirms royal paternity World, viral https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/philippine-airlines-announces-week-long-seat-sale-with-deals-on-domestic-international-routes-1.500647855 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-21/hixefo2s/PAL-787-10.webp Philippine Airlines is bringing back its Ultimate Seat Sale for one week, with more in store beyond discounted fares Gulf News en 2026-08-21T13:31:29.175+04:00 Philippine Airlines announces week-long seat sale with deals on domestic, international routes Aviation, Philippines, Philippines, travel, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/youtuber-poses-as-beggar-at-haridwar-kawad-mela-and-earns-rs4000-in-just-8-hours-1.500647833 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/loffho65/HQFuviDbYAAzmAT.jpg YouTuber Puroshottam Vashisht, who posed as a beggar during the Haridwar Kawad Mela as part of an eight-hour social experiment. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T13:16:22.347+04:00 YouTuber poses as beggar at Haridwar Kawad Mela and earns Rs4,000 in just 8 hours India, viral https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/western-valuers-and-surveyors-publishes-study-on-industrial-asset-valuation-under-uae-corporate-tax-1.500647840 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/cnffrjpj/Artboard-46461.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T13:10:01.960+04:00 Western Valuers and Surveyors publishes study on industrial asset valuation under UAE corporate tax Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/opinion/the-strange-things-we-learn-to-call-normal-1.500647708 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/xfihp9rm/mark-aura-skypool-interview-1.png Mark Thompson appearing on Aura Skypool's YouTube channel to discuss the role of Gulf News https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/1mwotmr4/gulfnews_2026_08_21_blqs3c47_mark_aura_skypool_interview_1.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-21T13:00:00.000+04:00 Living with alerts and heatwaves: How ‘normal’ is being redefined Opinion, Weather https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/adx-listed-companies-post-38-profit-growth-in-first-half-of-2026-1.500647813 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/05/16/STOCK-Abu-Dhabi-securities-Exchange--ADX--_18f822a79aa_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:56:47.552+04:00 ADX-listed companies post 38% profit growth in first half of 2026 Markets, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/nick-jonas-got-iced-out-of-frozen-after-bombing-kristoff-audition-he-still-wont-let-it-go-better-to-cast-me-1.500647804 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/01/27/Priyanka-Chopra--left--and-Nick-Jonas_16fe73e38e0_large.jpg Priyanka Chopra, left, and Nick Jonas at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on January 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:55:26.823+04:00 Nick Jonas got iced out of Frozen after bombing Kristoff audition — he still won’t let it go: ‘Better to cast me’ Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/top-india-court-orders-new-steps-to-protect-threatened-elephants-2-1.500647809 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-07/xcg4fyku/newsml_afp_com_20260307T101001Z_doc_99zj9qg.jpeg This photograph taken on March 4, 2026 shows forest department mahouts riding their elephants at the Kaziranga National Park in India’s northeastern state of Assam. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:50:32.716+04:00 Top India court orders new steps to protect threatened elephants India, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/one-in-50-children-faces-digital-identity-theft-uae-cyber-security-council-warns-1.500647773 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/mbsgl624/UAE The council urged pupils to use strong passwords for school and educational accounts and enable two-step verification. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:49:55.420+04:00 One in 50 children faces digital identity theft, UAE Cyber Security Council warns UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/dubai-toyota-building-residents-memories-1.500647787 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/6uv40wlp/2026.jpg 2026: The Toyota Building remains a well-known landmark on Sheikh Zayed Road, but it is set to be demolished in 2027. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/t4snvqjq/shutterstock2470196083.jpg 2024: The iconic Toyota Building stands at a major junction along Sheikh Zayed Road, a landmark of Dubai’s early skyscraper era. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/wuuc47n6/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-21-at-12.55.32-PM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/5xn3nur5/FSONxbWAAESow6.jpg Toyota Building on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai was originally and officially named the Nasser Rashid Lootah Building. Built in 1974, it received its popular nickname from a large neon Toyota sign placed on its roof in 1981, making it an enduring landmark of the city's early skyline. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/el7gpy8z/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-21-at-1.09.23-PM.jpeg Himanshu SK outside the Toyota Building, which was his home for the past three years. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:48:14.589+04:00 "It will be very difficult to leave": Residents bid farewell to Dubai's Toyota building people https://gulfnews.com/uae/explained-how-to-claim-the-dh600-monthly-nafis-child-allowance-1.500647793 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/7xmm4aw4/Nafis The payment will be made through the Nafis programme and is intended to provide additional financial support to Emirati families working outside government. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:41:31.136+04:00 Explained: How to claim the Dh600 monthly Nafis child allowance UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/education/uae-sets-stricter-inspection-rules-for-government-schools-before-new-academic-year-1.500647781 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/4vb0kx1c/Back-to-school Schools are required to provide internal and external surveillance cameras while protecting students’ privacy. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:28:53.539+04:00 UAE sets stricter inspection rules for government schools before new academic year Living-Education, Education https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/banks-could-be-losing-revenue-quietly-through-pricing-and-billing-gaps-1.500647695 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-01-30/duhyr1cd/20250130-bank-accounts https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/sjb0cio8/Sudheer-Padiyar Sudheer Padiyar Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:16:08.732+04:00 Banks could be losing revenue quietly through pricing and billing gaps Analysis https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-rta-opens-new-town-square-access-and-u-turn-to-improve-traffic-flow-1.500647729 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/2d3a3bds/RTA The new access is located from Al Yalayis 2, with signage directing motorists towards Town Square Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:12:25.960+04:00 Dubai RTA opens new Town Square access and U-turn to improve traffic flow Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-approves-new-review-fees-for-universities-and-technical-education-institutions-1.500647750 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/ypql1vft/MoHESR The fees relate specifically to specialist reviews carried out as part of institutional and programme licensing, accreditation and renewal. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:11:34.330+04:00 UAE approves new review fees for universities and technical education institutions Education, Education https://gulfnews.com/uae/emiratis-working-8-to-32-hours-a-week-now-covered-by-uae-pension-system-1.500647761 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/r4jg7m72/UAE Pensionable service and retirement benefits will be calculated proportionately, based on the employee’s actual working hours and the approved salary. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:10:43.309+04:00 Emiratis working 8 to 32 hours a week now covered by UAE pension system UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/14-year-old-brings-grandfathers-357-revolver-to-school-in-cebu-1.500647752 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/1qa3jh39/78090990712426141413068267800874365902868437n.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:07:42.464+04:00 14-year-old brings grandfather’s .357 revolver to school in Cebu Philippines, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/sport/the-gulf-news-sports-weekend-preview-1.500647753 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/sthdc8st/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-21-2026-115136-AM.png What a weekend it is for you sports fans! https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/vosb94ue/newsml_afp_com_20260726T151955Z_doc_c38u6gz.jpeg McLaren's British driver Lando Norris won the last Grand Prix. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/20r1zdvs/newsml_afp_com_20260820T174601Z_doc_c66j2x8.jpeg Pakistan will need a big turnaround if they are to win the first series against England. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/msso9ux9/newsml_afp_com_20260820T000000Z_PH_GTY_2291326136.jpeg Pegula is in semi-final action at the Cincinnati Open. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/84dmlgr5/preview.jpg McIlroy has found his form again as the BMW Championship continues. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/152qncbc/DSWGroup_classes.jpg Dubai Sports World, the region's largest indoor sports and fitness destination head into its final week Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:06:31.259+04:00 Premier League kick-off to F1 at Zandvoort: The big Gulf News weekend sports preview Sport, Football, Tennis, Cricket, Golf-in-UAE, UAE-Sport, UAE, Formula1, Pakistan, premier league, LIV Golf, india, Rory McIlroy, Bangladesh, Tennis, Sri Lanka https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/deepika-padukones-spirit-exit-sandeep-reddy-vangas-brother-alleges-actress-wanted-profit-share-and-leaked-story-1.500647748 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/f4bvci5h/202603123705999.jpeg The actress's stance found public support, including reports of her engaging with posts online that defended her position on the eight-hour workday demand. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:01:49.156+04:00 Deepika Padukone’s Spirit exit: Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s brother alleges actress wanted profit share and ‘leaked’ story Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/gangulys-iconic-lords-celebration-recreated-by-india-mixed-disability-cricket-team-1.500647751 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/jak4gvq8/PIC.jpg India’s mixed-disability cricket team celebrated a 118-run win at Lord’s by recreating Sourav Ganguly’s iconic 2002 shirt-waving moment. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/kywchb3f/saurrrr.jpg Glimpse of the iconic shirtless celebration of Sourav Ganguly Gulf News en 2026-08-21T11:59:46.377+04:00 Ganguly’s iconic Lord’s celebration recreated by India mixed-disability cricket team Sport, Cricket, viral https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/drought-floods-and-record-heat-what-el-nino-could-bring-next-1.500647749 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-18/yq9nhumf/newsml_afp_com_20260818T020014Z_doc_c4jy8we.jpeg A villager carries a bottle of spring water after collecting it at Gunung Batur village in Cilegon, Banten province, on July 17, 2026, after struggling to access groundwater at their homes in part due to the impact of El Nino, which has brought a prolonged dry season and triggered extreme drought, threatening food security in various regions of Indonesia. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T11:56:43.497+04:00 Drought, floods and record heat: What El Nino could bring next Europe, Americas, Asia, El Niño https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/how-this-seven-year-old-dubai-kid-found-his-rhythm-in-the-uae-1.500647700 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/j1ybvcyi/mico-2.jpeg Michelangelo “Mico” McIver https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/bl3f4b7m/tries_to_perfom_at_home_at_age_4.jpeg Mico performing at home at age four https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/7wtnsh8q/1st-Bdayalready-tapping.jpg Mico during his first birthday with his parents Jacqueline and Alan https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/1rmmeb8b/2nd_bday_JBH.jpg Mico at two years old https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/ywpz18b2/mico-1.jpeg Mico behind a drum kit https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/dah1wanu/7th-Birthday-Concert.jpg Mico performing during his seventh birthday concert together with his parents Alan and Jacqueline https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/skdt7gro/School-Performance.jpg Mico performing at his school https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/oncia3dq/Serious-modemusic-production.jpg Mico learning music production Gulf News en 2026-08-21T11:51:30.048+04:00 How this seven-year-old Dubai kid found his rhythm in the UAE people, UAE, UAE, Dubai, Music https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dubai-airport-prepares-for-37-million-passengers-during-peak-return-travel-period-1.500647741 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/cyxfx67o/DXB Preparations cover the passenger journey from arrivals and baggage reclaim to ground transport areas, while teams are also ready to respond to any operational changes that may arise. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T11:49:54.102+04:00 Dubai airport prepares for 3.7 million passengers during peak return travel period Aviation, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dxb-adds-free-treats-live-music-and-welcome-experiences-for-august-travellers-1.500647736 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/s8cdd7l5/Dubai-AirportsWelcome-Experiences-3.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/tgp1wf7p/Dubai-AirportsWelcome-Experiences-4.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/6fegwd82/Dubai-AirportsWelcome-Experiences-5.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/h2c3qw7m/Dubai-AirportsWelcome-Experiences-6.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/s04b9ba9/Dubai-AirportsWelcome-Experiences-1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/yxymvjmz/Dubai-AirportsWelcome-Experiences-2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T11:41:45.541+04:00 DXB adds free treats, live music and welcome experiences for August travellers Aviation, Dubai International Airport DXB https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/air-arabia-adds-new-poland-route-from-sharjah-with-four-weekly-flights-1.500647714 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/n8g9t2mw/Copy_of_369557_01_02_1610985322995_177163539f5_original_ratio.jpg It was followed shortly after by the arrival of an Air Arabia flight from Sharjah in the UAE. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T11:27:58.567+04:00 Air Arabia adds new Poland route from Sharjah with four weekly flights Aviation, Air Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/mundhe-effect-idli-replaces-vada-pav-in-mumbai-school-canteens-1.500647685 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/3eczkyrg/IDLI-VADA-PAV.jpg Idli and vada pav: A steamed breakfast favourite takes on the deep-fried Mumbai street food classic. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/03dcfyey/shutterstock2797299169.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/307b67o6/newsml_afp_com_20260817T042923Z_doc_c3nq2xv.jpeg Maharashtra's Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Tukaram Mundhe at his office in Mumbai. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T11:24:41.342+04:00 Mundhe effect? Idli replaces vada pav in Mumbai school canteens India https://gulfnews.com/sport/root-equals-tendulkars-record-against-pakistan-1.500647688 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/w6q58gzf/JOE-ROOT-AND-SACHIN.jpg Root continues to be England's miracle man with the bat https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/aabuxbzn/newsml_afp_com_20260820T145757Z_doc_c6622td.jpeg Root acknowledges the crowd after reaching his half-century on day two of the first Test match between England and Pakistan at Headingley. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/190y7hvm/newsml_afp_com_20260819T174331Z_doc_c62n9gx.jpeg Jordan Cox has impressed on his debut for England who have made light work of Pakistan so far. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T11:14:21.321+04:00 Root equals Tendulkar's record against Pakistan Sport, Cricket, cricket, Pakistan, india https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/video-captures-plane-helicopter-crash-that-killed-us-pilot-1.500647689 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/6tqtd7hp/plane-chopper-crash.jpg Violent crash: The helicopter lost its blades and tail boom before hitting the ground and rolling onto its side while the Cessna broke apart after crashing nearby following a violent crash in Pennsylvania. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T11:07:19.114+04:00 Video captures plane-helicopter crash that killed US pilot Americas https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/film-master-llc-brings-lumivia-to-middle-east-cinemas-1.500647692 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/42639sip/IMG1681.png Gulf News en 2026-08-21T11:05:20.705+04:00 Film Master LLC brings LUMIVIA to Middle East cinemas Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-kids-school-shoes-on-amazonae-2026-durable-pairs-for-busy-school-days-1.500639466 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/t0btfcam/schoolshoes-1.png Four styles of black school shoes are displayed with everyday classroom essentials. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T11:01:36.262+04:00 Best kids' school shoes on Amazon.ae 2026: Durable pairs for busy school days Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/business/property/70-of-dubais-toyota-building-tenants-have-left-after-power-cuts-management-says-1.500647628 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/2kzp655a/gulfnews2026-08-20t4snvqjqshutterstock2470196083.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-21T10:50:29.887+04:00 70% of Dubai’s Toyota building tenants have left after power cuts, management says Property, UAE, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-has-96585-homes-entering-the-market-in-2026-83-are-already-sold-1.500647675 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-13/c81fq1ui/newsml_afp_com_20260513T172102Z_doc_b2rj364.jpeg Cranes at a construction site are silhouetted against Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building and the Dubai skyline. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T10:50:23.654+04:00 Dubai has 96,585 homes entering the market in 2026, 83% are already sold Property https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/miami-restaurateur-was-among-the-7-people-killed-in-a-kenya-helicopter-crash-1.500647382 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/xppw6q3i/preview.jpg This photo provided by Kenya Red Cross shows Kenya Red Cross emergency response teams during a multi-agency rescue and recovery operation in response to a helicopter crash near Mt. Ololokwe in Samburu, Kenya, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T10:31:02.827+04:00 Miami restaurateur was among the 7 people killed in a Kenya helicopter crash kenya helicopter crash https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dp-world-moves-500000-teus-overland-across-gcc-amid-shipping-disruption-1.500647650 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/jh5v2krv/Truck-JAP.png Gulf News en 2026-08-21T10:23:03.331+04:00 DP World moves 500,000 TEUs overland across GCC amid shipping disruption Markets https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/investigators-probe-midair-crash-as-landing-plane-hits-hovering-police-helicopter-1.500647649 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/g0gzhr9e/nw.PNG Investigators seek cause of deadly crash after Cessna strikes hovering state helicopter Gulf News en 2026-08-21T10:21:26.878+04:00 Investigators probe midair crash as landing plane hits hovering police helicopter Americas, America https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/borouge-approves-656-million-dividend-with-81-fils-per-share-for-h1-2026-1.500647643 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-04/pgmtbtkb/Stock-Borouge-2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T10:10:48.815+04:00 Borouge approves $656 million dividend with 8.1 fils per share for H1 2026 Markets https://gulfnews.com/friday/friday-partner/uaes-award-winning-skin111-expands-its-aesthetic-medical-wellness-experience-to-yas-mall-abu-dhabi-1.500647639 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/96q8rgq9/3cf9fa2a-6def-499d-9d07-b58c4773281b.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T10:05:06.335+04:00 UAE’s award-winning SKIN111 expands its aesthetic, medical & wellness experience to Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi Friday-Partner https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-mens-grooming-and-skincare-sets-on-amazonae-2026-five-easy-upgrades-for-your-routine-1.500643336 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/w7gjyvlq/mensgrooming1-1.png Men’s grooming and skincare sets displayed with everyday bathroom essentials. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T10:00:00.000+04:00 Best men's grooming and skincare sets on Amazon.ae 2026: Five easy upgrades for your routine Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/from-morning-rush-to-bedtime-calm-6-backtoschool-essentials-every-parent-will-thank-you-for-1.500646446 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/24157gu5/Back-to-School-2026-KV.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/cnuyfqww/Levoit-Sprout-Smart-Air-Purifier.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/1ehqva8t/Levoit-Classic-160-White-Humidifier.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/mg6kac85/Levoit-LVAC-300-Cordless-Vacuum-Cleaner.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/bxgotajt/Levoit-Windin-Mini-Tower-Fan.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/vddguowq/COSORI-TurboBlaze™-6.0-Litre-Air-Fryer.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/i4zfxdkq/COSORI-Dual-Blaze-TwinFry-10-Litre-Smart-Air-Fryer.png Gulf News en 2026-08-21T09:55:45.445+04:00 From morning rush to bedtime calm: 6 Back‑to‑School essentials every parent will thank you for Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/toxic-individual-led-to-her-death-hayden-panettieres-mother-says-she-tried-to-get-brian-hickerson-out-of-her-life-1.500647624 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/05/12/Hayden-Panettiere-in--Scream-4-_180b7277d45_large.jpg Hayden Panettiere in 'Scream 4' Gulf News en 2026-08-21T09:55:07.134+04:00 ‘Toxic individual led to her death’: Hayden Panettiere’s mother says she tried to get Brian Hickerson out of her life Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/sharjah-traffic-alert-road-near-al-hazana-to-partially-close-for-six-days-1.500647623 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/t7jfkmrm/rta.PNG The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a partial closure of a dual carriageway near Al Hazana. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T09:53:27.002+04:00 Sharjah traffic alert: Road near Al Hazana to partially close for six days Transport, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/former-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-returned-to-jail-after-hospital-checks-govt-1.500647603 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/4tyy1gh6/newsml_afp_com_20260820T183054Z_doc_c66m263.jpeg Security personnel clear the road as they cordon off a street outside the Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad on August 20, 2026 after Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered to transfer jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to hospital for medical treatment. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T09:23:06.061+04:00 Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan returned to jail after hospital checks: Govt Pakistan, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/etihad-tel-aviv-flights-cancelled-delayed-amid-ben-gurion-airport-workers-strike-1.500647594 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/kq3qapyc/newsml_afp_com_20260820T150623Z_doc_c64x9hp.jpeg Passengers wait with their luggage amid disruptions caused by a surprise staff strike at Ben Gurion Airport in Lod, near Tel Aviv, on August 20, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T09:14:14.474+04:00 Etihad Tel Aviv flights cancelled, delayed amid Ben Gurion Airport workers strike Aviation, Gulf, Etihad Airways https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-residents-update-us-iran-tensions-rise-as-hormuz-crisis-oil-prices-and-flights-remain-in-focus-1.500647586 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/bcuozzvv/ANI_20260820060608.jpg A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman. (Photo/Reuters) Gulf News en 2026-08-21T09:13:47.489+04:00 UAE residents’ update: US-Iran tensions rise as Hormuz crisis, oil prices and flights remain in focus UAE, Mena, Donald Trump, travel, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/technology/iphone-18-pro-max-may-get-a-camera-upgrade-the-pro-wont-is-apple-finally-giving-buyers-a-real-choice-1.500647563 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/15j2081t/GAsQ3RWgAAbS7M.jpg iPhone 18 Pro rumours: Under-display Face ID and Burgundy colour spotted Gulf News en 2026-08-21T09:01:15.355+04:00 iPhone 18 Pro Max may get a camera upgrade the Pro won't — is Apple finally giving buyers a real choice? Technology, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-flights-today-emirates-etihad-air-arabia-cancellations-and-delays-as-regional-tensions-disrupt-travel-1.500647567 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-26/y2xgohfi/Dubai-Airports-Dec-2025 UAE travellers urged to check flight status as Bahrain, Kuwait routes face cancellations amid regional tensions Gulf News en 2026-08-21T09:00:27.517+04:00 UAE flights today: Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia cancellations and delays as regional tensions disrupt travel Aviation, Travel, Mena, Emirates airline, India UAE travel, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/dubai-gold-prices-jump-again-24k-back-at-late-may-levels-1.500647578 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2013/4/17/1_16a080ac8ee.1171966_4179870153_16a080ac8ee_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T08:59:51.573+04:00 Dubai gold prices jump again, 24K back at late-May levels Retail, YourMoney-Saving-Investment, UAE Gold, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/is-iran-losing-its-grip-on-the-strait-of-hormuz-1.500647564 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/4sdx55uw/Screenshot-2026-08-21-at-11.05.54-AM.png A screengrab showing shipping traffic around Hormuz Strait, based on Automatic Identification System (AIS) data as of Aug. 21, 2026. Iran’s long-claimed dominance over the Strait of Hormuz is reportedly eroding as most oil tankers reroute via the UN-authorised Omani corridor or switch off tracking to bypass Iranian oversight. US military protection, degraded Iranian naval assets, and growing alternative flows are reportedly weakening Tehran’s ability to dictate terms, though attacks, insurance costs and volatile prices show the crisis is far from over. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/qxs81h0v/newsml_afp_com_20260413T074931Z_doc_a7kx6cq.jpeg This handout natural-colour image acquired with MODIS on NASA’s Terra satellite taken on February 5, 2025 shows the Gulf of Oman and the Makran region (C) in southern Iran and southwestern Pakistan, and the Strait of Hormuz (L) and the northern coast of Oman (bottom). https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/jcz4e5fy/newsml_afp_com_20260810T190149Z_doc_c4cf9ke.jpeg Vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on August 10, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T08:47:47.392+04:00 Is Iran losing its grip on the Strait of Hormuz? Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/charter-plane-carrying-8-crashes-near-remote-radar-site-in-alaska-1.500647569 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/c2ffdawt/alaska.PNG Status of 2 pilots and 6 passengers unclear after crash near Cape Newenham Gulf News en 2026-08-21T08:46:59.886+04:00 Charter plane carrying 8 crashes near remote radar site in Alaska Americas, Plane Crash, America https://gulfnews.com/your-money/saving-investment/dirham-strength-against-indian-pakistani-rupees-and-philippine-peso-opens-lucrative-transfer-window-for-expats-1.500301712 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/r4u9kfq1/Peso_bills_PHP_peso_dollar_181d90c72f9_original_ratio.jpg Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T08:38:01.347+04:00 Indian rupee, Pakistani rupee and Philippine peso stay soft, lifting dirham value for expats. Should you remit now? YourMoney-Saving-Investment, Pakistan, Philippines, India, Markets, Pakistan, Indian Rupee, india, Philippines, Philippine peso, UAE remittance https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-sharjah-traffic-heavy-congestion-on-e11-e311-and-key-roads-this-friday-morning-1.500647540 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-03/1ilf5r2z/gulfnews_2024_11_30_ws88axsp_NAT_190610_NAHDA_TRAFFIC_JAM_8_1561032511657_16b74c9d0aa_original_ratio.avif Heavy congestion hits Dubai and Sharjah Friday morning due to several minor accidents. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/m9xjfbed/1.PNG Gulf News en 2026-08-21T08:29:51.221+04:00 Dubai-Sharjah traffic: Heavy congestion on E11, E311 and key roads this Friday morning Transport, Dubai, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/gaza-children-find-hope-in-the-water-after-losing-limbs-1.500647160 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/wrtiqdgn/SWIM-1.jpg Palestinian girl Miral al-Babli, who lost a leg after being injured during the war between Israel and Hamas, receives swimming training from the Heal Palestine organization at a pool in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/pieett1s/SWIM-2.jpg For many participants, the classes offer more than a chance to learn a new skill. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/t6c69mj4/SWIM-33.jpg Twelve-year-old Sama Abu Khuswan takes part in a swimming session at a pool in Khan Younis, Gaza. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/xz5r6kp9/SWIM-3.jpg Coach Nour Qashqash warms up with children who lost limbs during a swimming session in Khan Younis, Gaza. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/hts2g37x/SWIM-5.jpg Prosthetic limbs belonging to Palestinian children who lost their legs after being injured in the war between Israel and Hamas are placed beside the pool as the children receive swimming training from the Heal Palestine organization in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/i21vw01m/SWIM-6.jpg The swimming sessions help children build confidence, stay active and connect with others sharing similar experiences. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/tsj3ytyr/SWIM-8.jpg The programme highlights the resilience of Gaza’s young survivors as they adapt to life after devastating injuries. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/qcgxcihw/SWIM-10.jpg Rimas Abu Shalouf, 16, who lost both legs after being injured receives swimming training. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T08:00:00.000+04:00 Gaza children find hope in the water after losing limbs Mena, news-photos, Gaza https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/camp-rock-3-review-the-jonas-brothers-commitment-to-the-cheese-campiness-and-cringe-borders-on-heroic-1.500647498 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/l00ab6c9/camprock.webp Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas and Nick Jonas. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T07:53:10.858+04:00 Camp Rock 3 review: The Jonas Brothers' commitment to the cheese, campiness, and cringe borders on heroic Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/new-sim-card-rules-in-india-from-august-24-what-changes-for-users-1.500647480 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/12/08/NAT-191208-SIM-CARD11-1575805241817_16ee54fc9da_large.jpg From August 24, India to tighten nine-SIM limit: What telecom users must do to avoid disruption Gulf News en 2026-08-21T07:36:32.463+04:00 New SIM card rules in India from August 24: What changes for users India, technology, india https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bts-jungkook-hacking-case-ringleader-gets-20-years-in-prison-no-sincere-remorse-1.500647487 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/08/30/Jungkook_18a462aa98b_large.jpg Investigators confirmed that Jungkook and an executive from a major Korean conglomerate were among those targeted by the operation. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T07:22:39.450+04:00 BTS’ Jungkook hacking case: Ringleader gets 20 years in prison, ‘No sincere remorse’ Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/hayden-panettieres-final-hours-emerge-as-boyfriend-brian-hickerson-breaks-silence-police-probe-ongoing-1.500647477 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/z9jl2zh0/newsml_afp_com_20260817T035717Z_doc_c4tr763.jpeg US actress Hayden Panettiere at the "Emmy Nominees Night" event hosted by the Hollywood Reporter and SAG-AFTRA in West Hollywood, California, on September 10, 2022. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T07:08:01.075+04:00 Hayden Panettiere's final hours emerge as boyfriend Brian Hickerson breaks silence; police probe ongoing Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ranveer-singhs-father-meets-film-body-over-don-3-row-contests-rs-45-crore-claim-as-actor-shoots-for-pralay-1.500647471 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/1p0kmfky/202606033812844.jpeg The association's legal team will pore over these submissions before charting a path forward, one that ideally lands on a resolution acceptable to both camps.(Photo : IANS/File) Gulf News en 2026-08-21T06:48:06.028+04:00 Ranveer Singh's father meets film body over Don 3 row, contests Rs 45 crore claim as actor shoots for Pralay Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/world-no2-rybakina-retires-from-cincinnati-clash-with-swiatek-1.500647425 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/02/20/Elena-Rybakina_1706351ab9b_large.jpg Elena Rybakina Gulf News en 2026-08-21T06:34:28.314+04:00 World No.2 Rybakina retires from Cincinnati clash with Swiatek Tennis https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-rain-fog-and-47c-heat-forecast-as-unsettled-spell-continues-1.500647468 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/4ik33560/Weather Conditions on Friday would be fair to partly cloudy, with convective clouds likely to develop over eastern and southern areas. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T06:33:19.442+04:00 UAE weather: Rain, fog and 47°C heat forecast as unsettled spell continues Weather, weatherforecast https://gulfnews.com/world/us-iran-conflict-trump-threatens-economic-crackdown-as-iran-warns-of-further-defeat-1.500646332 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/8xfyfgng/newsml_afp_com_20260820T000000Z_PH_GTY_2291295850.jpeg Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent speaks to members of the press outside the West Wing at the White House on August 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/pbr5i62s/HQKLq1za8AEiDU2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T06:32:11.618+04:00 US urges allies, China to join campaign to isolate Iran World, Mena, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war, oil https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/education/ready-for-school-how-uae-families-prepare-for-the-new-academic-year-1.500647369 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/60i80wbr/uae-families.jpeg As the new school year approaches, parents are getting ahead of fees, supplies, and transport, while helping children shift from holiday mode to school-day routines https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/ztguntom/Delos_Santos_family.jpg Delos Santos family https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/rdegbbor/Mariya_and_Manha.jpeg Mariya Mukhtar with her daughter Manha https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/exh97omr/Shiela_and_son.jpeg Shiela May Nanquil (left) with his son Shankz and mother Essie Gulf News en 2026-08-21T06:30:00.000+04:00 Ready for school: How UAE families prepare for the new academic year Living-Education, people, UAE, UAE, Education, lifestyle, Back-to-school https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ashley-judd-recollects-elvis-presley-casting-a-spell-on-the-mic-1.500647345 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/ofwip8ep/202608213912416.jpeg Ashley Judd recollects Elvis Presley casting a spell on the mic. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T06:01:05.728+04:00 Ashley Judd recollects Elvis Presley casting a spell on the mic Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-teens-in-their-final-school-years-its-scary-but-dreams-of-fashion-football-and-astrophysics-shine-bright-1.500646694 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/fjlg58xc/back-to-school-combo-1.jpg Amatullah Arsiwalla, Aifaan Asrar, Johana Alexzander, Dhruv Sharma and Ritika Regin. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/ptqwmnh3/Johana-Alexzander-Grade-12-GIIS-1.png Johana Alexzander, who is in Grade 12, GIIS in Dubai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/dps73fsp/20260717095909.jpg-1.jpeg 17-year-old Ritika Regin is especially drawn to organisational psychology. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/ofzezzcb/aifaan.jpg Aifaan Asrar, currently in Grade 10, the transition back to school is marked by something much more immediate: The football pitch. As he says, he is excited to readopt a sporting routine again. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/ogwewuyw/dhruv-sharma.jpg 17-year-old Dhruv Sharma wants to further scale his own initiative: UniAbilities, where he teaches STEM courses to underprivileged students in India. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/gtfp43fk/amatullah.jpg Amatullah Arsiwalla, in her final year. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T06:00:00.000+04:00 UAE teens in their final school years: 'It's scary' — but dreams of fashion, football and astrophysics shine bright Education, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-charges-woman-with-daesh-inspired-plot-to-blow-up-new-york-state-capitol-1.500647351 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/d88tljpw/NYSCapitolPanorama.jpg A view of New York State Capitol. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T05:45:13.170+04:00 US charges woman with Daesh-inspired plot to blow up New York State Capitol Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/who-are-the-candidates-vying-to-lead-the-un-1.500647446 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-24/pza2wr73/UN-SG.jpg Some of the contenders for the UN's top post: Argentina's Rafael Grossi (top right), the current head of the UN nuclear watchdog, has been mentioned as the next possible UN Secretary General. Potentials candidates include (clockwise from top left) Ecuador's Maria Fernanda Espinosa, Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan, Grossi, Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Senegal's Macky Sall and Chile's Michelle Bachelet. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T05:40:52.642+04:00 Who are the candidates vying to lead the UN? World https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/express-train-hits-and-kills-4-workers-at-a-railway-station-in-japan-1.500647341 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/bferr34e/preview.jpg This aerial photo shows, the Spacia X express train stopped after coming into contact with four workers at Shin-Kanuma Station on the Tobu Nikko Line in Kanuma, north of Tokyo, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. (Kyodo News via AP) Gulf News en 2026-08-21T05:30:42.329+04:00 Express train hits and kills 4 workers at a railway station in Japan Japan train accident https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-sanctions-10-individuals-for-transferring-cash-to-hezbollah-1.500647437 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/s873g94h/202608213912420.jpg The network utilises couriers travelling on commercial airline flights to move up to hundreds of millions of dollars between jurisdictions, providing an avenue outside the formal financial system for Hezballah to obtain foreign currency and evade sanctions. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T05:17:20.385+04:00 US sanctions 10 individuals for 'transferring cash' to Hezbollah Mena, ians https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/why-the-ability-to-keep-going-has-become-the-new-measure-of-power-1.500645826 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-18/2kpojtg3/gulfnews2024-11-18y05uz5ty20221009barakah183bbdc9c14originalratio.avif The Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant is more than an electricity project. It represents a long-term investment in energy security and greater diversification of power generation. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T05:17:00.000+04:00 Why the ability to keep going has become the new measure of power Op-Eds, Mena, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/canadian-provincial-leader-says-trump-is-a-bad-person-as-canada-weighs-concessions-for-trade-deal-1.500647008 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/6iqelozi/preview.jpg FILE - Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew talks to media as he arrives for a first ministers meeting in Ottawa on Jan.15, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP, File) Gulf News en 2026-08-21T05:01:48.207+04:00 Canadian provincial leader says Trump is a ‘bad person’ as Canada weighs concessions for trade deal Canada Quebec Trump tariffs https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/israel-received-intelligence-on-turkey-s-syria-military-expansion-plan-envoy-leiter-says-red-line-was-crossed-1.500647432 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/bjud43su/ANI_20260821002956.jpg Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter (File Photo/Reuters) Gulf News en 2026-08-21T04:53:13.655+04:00 Israel received intelligence on Turkey's Syria military expansion plan: Envoy Leiter says 'red line was crossed' Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/ap-us-harvard-body-parts-suit-1.500647393 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/e43gohjs/preview.jpg FILE - The Harvard Medical School is seen Aug. 18, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) Gulf News en 2026-08-21T04:38:28.195+04:00 Harvard agrees to $53 million settlement over body parts stolen and sold by former morgue manager Harvard University body parts human remains settlement https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/weaponising-hormuz-how-irans-coercive-leverage-collides-with-global-energy-legal-limits-1.500647412 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/ep9ndz2k/HQLYje3XkAAULy3.jpg US troops enforcing a naval blockade on Iran, preventing maritime commerce from entering or exiting its ports. Trump officials have signaled that "leverage" — including the blockade and sustained military operations — will remain in place until a deal with Iran is arrived at, contingent on it acceding to Washington’s core demands, i.e. giving up its nuclear enrichment program. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-17/prqzo6jr/Hormuz.jpg US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine speaks as a map of the Strait of Hormuz is displayed during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. File photo taken on April 16, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/6rxzcvaf/Screenshot-2026-08-21-at-7.41.08-AM.png Gulf News en 2026-08-21T04:18:55.163+04:00 Weaponising Hormuz: How Iran’s coercive leverage collides with global energy, legal limits Mena, World https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/panama-canal-to-reduce-shipping-over-el-nino-fueled-drought-1.500647385 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/f4tsbs1f/newsml_afp_com_20260820T223832Z_doc_c66w9tj.jpeg Aerial view of the One Contribution container ship sailing under the Tokio flag as it enters the Panama Canal in Panama City on April 21, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T03:06:35.371+04:00 Panama Canal to reduce shipping over El Nino-fueled drought Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/17dugsl-magnitude-67-earthquake-strikes-central-peru-1.500647394 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/08/16/Magnitude-6.1-earthquake-shakes-Taiwan_19159b90cad_large.jpg A magnitude 5.2 aftershock struck of Masbate Phiippines on at 3.04pm Tuesday. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T02:34:59.958+04:00 Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes central Peru Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/china-jails-founder-fines-disgraced-property-giant-evergrande-1.500646486 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/vskq02zt/newsml_afp_com_20260820T080013Z_doc_c63l8cr.jpeg This handout photo released from the Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court on August 20, 2026 shows Evergrande founder Xu Jiayin (C) during a trial in Shenzhen, southern China's Guangdong province. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/j1xdubm6/newsml_afp_com_20260820T050143Z_doc_c63e2g3.jpeg This aerial view shows a housing complex by Chinese property developer Evergrande in Nanjing, in China's eastern Jiangsu province on January 29, 2024. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T02:25:41.564+04:00 China jails founder, fines disgraced property giant Evergrande Asia https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/uae-friday-sermon-highlights-imam-maliks-pursuit-of-knowledge-1.500647335 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/j0p7tjmf/newsml_afp_com_20260527T052338Z_doc_b44x3tb.jpeg Worshippers will be reminded of Imam Malik bin Anas’s humility, discipline and commitment to seeking knowledge. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T00:01:00.000+04:00 UAE Friday sermon highlights Imam Malik’s pursuit of knowledge people https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/harry-brook-makes-pakistan-pay-after-costly-drop-1.500647221 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/0jmwkjin/newsml_afp_com_20260820T153943Z_doc_c66782f.jpeg England's Harry Brook watches the ball after playing a shot on day two of the first Test match against Pakistan at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds, northern England on August 20, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T23:20:52.555+04:00 Harry Brook makes Pakistan pay after costly drop Cricket https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-announces-return-ahead-of-us-open-1.500647292 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/bvc3ai9i/newsml_afp_com_20240316T000000Z_PH_GTY_2090283287.jpeg Carlos Alcaraz Gulf News en 2026-08-20T22:10:43.706+04:00 Carlos Alcaraz announces return ahead of US Open Tennis https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-warns-allies-china-to-back-economic-war-on-iran-2-1.500647269 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/dby9ekam/newsml_afp_com_20260820T000000Z_PH_GTY_2291295863.jpeg US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to members of the press outside the West Wing at the White House on August 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T21:24:45.241+04:00 US pushes allies, China to back Trump's economic war on Iran Americas, Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/ap-us-iran-us-aircraft-carrier-1.500647183 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/bedpq6fo/preview.jpg The USS George Washington aircraft carrier Gulf News en 2026-08-20T20:56:25.520+04:00 USS George Washington arrives in Middle East as long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln heads home aircraft carrier Washington Lincoln Iran war Trump https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/mps-son-booked-after-aston-martin-kills-woman-in-hyderabad-1.500647229 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/9v966dzf/aston.webp Gulf News en 2026-08-20T20:40:02.042+04:00 MP’s son booked after Aston Martin kills woman in Hyderabad India, india https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/are-we-entering-the-era-of-gem-maxxing-1.500646834 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/9jwwoyuw/IMG1401.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/sr1w6a77/IMG1400.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/8yfbqsig/IMG1402.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-20T20:30:00.000+04:00 Are we entering the era of gem maxxing? Lifestyle, Living-UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/6-year-old-collapses-and-dies-after-teacher-slaps-him-at-visakhapatnam-school-1.500647192 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/ljxb4j9d/slapping.jpg The incident, involving Pranay Teja, took place at a school in the city’s One Town area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/ocbxn73u/collapse.webp Gulf News en 2026-08-20T20:21:32.155+04:00 6-year-old collapses and dies after teacher slaps him at Visakhapatnam school India, india, Education https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-rta-distributes-meals-to-delivery-riders-at-23-rest-areas-1.500647193 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/o0161fyc/1.jpg Meals distributed daily at designated rest areas at bus and metro stations. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/aqp3n9lf/2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-20T20:01:30.131+04:00 Dubai RTA distributes meals to delivery riders at 23 rest areas Transport, RTA, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/why-leather-shoes-crease-and-how-a-shoe-tree-helps-1.500643441 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/09at8nrk/shoecrease-1.png Leather shoe creases compared before and after using a wooden shoe tree. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T20:00:00.000+04:00 Why leather shoes crease, and how a shoe tree helps Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/scottish-politician-marries-kerala-born-wife-again-this-time-in-guruvayur-1.500647132 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/tknrk1x4/wedding.jpg Martyn Day and Nidhin Chand celebrate their marriage with a traditional ceremony at Guruvayur, 10 years after they first married in the UK. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T19:20:35.742+04:00 Scottish politician marries Kerala-born wife again, this time in Guruvayur India, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sheikh-mohammed-bin-rashid-funds-life-saving-treatment-for-girl-with-spinal-muscular-atrophy-1.500647087 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/hbof1q80/722953415184563952871149063387363119117259366n.jpg The family of Katia ِAbu Al Saud announced that Sheikh Mohammed had taken up her case, bringing her closer to receiving the treatment she needs. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T18:54:21.958+04:00 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid funds life-saving treatment for girl with spinal muscular atrophy Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-takes-legal-action-against-woman-over-social-media-post-insulting-emirati-women-1.500647064 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-04/7gufu3yv/court-hammer.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-20T18:14:22.458+04:00 UAE takes legal action against woman over social media post insulting Emirati women UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/rare-olive-ridley-turtle-nests-in-abu-dhabi-for-the-first-time-1.500647053 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/ruxtdxc6/turtle.jpg First confirmed Olive Ridley turtle nest found on Saadiyat Island adds a fourth turtle species to the emirate’s waters. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/5j6gv3h2/06.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/ikjcxqdp/02.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-20T18:00:18.556+04:00 Rare Olive Ridley turtle nests in Abu Dhabi for the first time Environment, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/turkey-arrests-90-in-3-million-phone-scam-targeting-hundreds-with-fake-modems-1.500647028 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/pdtuq7k6/Turkey.jpg The operation, centred in the northwestern province of Eskişehir, was carried out simultaneously across 19 provinces following an investigation into the alleged organised fraud scheme. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T17:57:05.552+04:00 Turkey arrests 90 in $3 million phone scam targeting hundreds with fake modems Mena, Turkey https://gulfnews.com/sport/uae-womens-cricket-team-out-to-inspire-at-home-asia-cup-1.500647037 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/9q2gk98e/M38UAEvHKG0265.jpg.jpeg The UAE Women's Cricket team hope to use the home crowd to their advantage at the Asia Cup. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/4mupc8z3/M40_THAvUAE_2263_jpg.jpeg The UAE earnt their spot at the Asia Cup after reaching the semi-finals of the ACC Premier Cup. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/92fam2ti/GN_09152.JPG Venkataraman also recently achieved qualification to the 2027 Under-19s World Cup with UAE Women's U19s. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T17:54:45.561+04:00 UAE Women’s Cricket Team out to ‘inspire’ at home Asia Cup Sport, UAE-Sport, Cricket, UAE, cricket, Pakistan, india, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/harry-and-meghans-shock-uk-return-7-big-questions-1.500647040 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/04/25/TAB-2004215-MEGHAN-1587797631470_171b01d21ef_large.jpg File photo: Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are reportedly preparing to return to Britain after six years in the US. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T17:52:32.167+04:00 Harry and Meghan’s shock UK return: 7 big questions Europe, UK https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-to-host-largest-ever-adihex-with-2405-brands-from-71-countries-1.500647036 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/57sdeuse/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-20-at-17.18.06-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/ytjyks7j/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-20-at-17.18.07-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/au7zcfrr/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-20-at-17.18.07.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/hiwrfhc5/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-20-at-17.18.06.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-20T17:45:45.608+04:00 Abu Dhabi to host largest-ever ADIHEX with 2,405 brands from 71 countries UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/dubai-municipality-restructures-20-services-to-simplify-customer-experience-1.500647017 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/9gfe0sbh/Dubai-Municipality.jpg The overhaul includes changes to the operating models of 13 services, with some integrated into other services, converted into procedures or reports, or discontinued where there was no longer a need to provide them as standalone offerings. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T17:40:06.352+04:00 Dubai Municipality restructures 20 services to simplify customer experience Government, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/gdrfa-dubai-reviews-2267-humanitarian-cases-in-h1-2026-1.500645977 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-06/dxqb2wya/Lieutenant_General_Mohammed_Ahmed_Al_Marri_Director_General_of_the_General_Directorate_of_Identity_a. Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director-General of Identity and Foreigners Affairs, Dubai Gulf News en 2026-08-20T17:32:57.878+04:00 GDRFA Dubai reviews 2,267 humanitarian cases in H1 2026 Government, Dubai, GDRFA https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/hormuz-paradox-why-flowing-oil-could-prolong-iran-war-1.500646991 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/w4ktrznp/HIwreJjWEAAopBd.jpg Shipping traffic remains severely restricted, demonstrating Iran’s ability to deter shipowners through the threat of attack. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T17:31:36.828+04:00 Hormuz paradox: Why flowing oil could prolong Iran war Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/what-uae-residents-need-to-know-tonight-tanker-hijacked-off-yemen-us-aircraft-carrier-deployed-in-middle-east-1.500647004 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/r5agrpek/HQKMcFWWoAAGfqv.jpg US sailors work on the flight deck of USS George Washington (CVN 73), Aug. 20, as the aircraft carrier transits the Arabian Sea. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T17:29:11.702+04:00 What UAE residents need to know tonight: Tanker hijacked off Yemen, US aircraft carrier deployed in Middle East Mena, Gulf, Americas, UAE, Donald Trump https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-sharjah-evening-traffic-e11-and-e311-among-key-trouble-spots-1.500647019 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/5m1ojpn8/traffic.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-23/h6vgb0lu/Dubai-Sharjah-traffic-Dubaisharjahtraffic Dubai-Sharjah traffic Gulf News en 2026-08-20T17:24:05.790+04:00 Dubai-Sharjah evening traffic: E11 and E311 among key trouble spots Transport https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/should-you-clap-when-the-plane-lands-lufthansas-new-travel-merch-has-thoughts-1.500646999 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/t423trzb/Lufthansa-1.jpg Lufthansa has a message: good manners belong on board — and apparently on your T-shirt, too. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/0tpioqjb/Lufthansa-3.jpg Lufthansa has a message: good manners belong on board — and apparently on your T-shirt, too. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/fv870uns/Lufthansa-2.jpg Lufthansa has a message: good manners belong on board — and apparently on your T-shirt, too. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/qq6p0o90/L4.jpg Lufthansa has a message: good manners belong on board — and apparently on your T-shirt, too. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T17:17:39.826+04:00 Should you clap when the plane lands? Lufthansa's new travel merch has thoughts Aviation, Travel, UAE Travel https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/why-abhishek-bachchan-chose-jaipur-pink-panthers-team-aishwarya-and-i-started-dating-there-1.500646956 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/06/05/TAB-220604-IIFA-GREEN-CARPET-VSAKLANI-44-1654428992302_18133a7033b_large.jpg Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan at IIFA green carpet at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday night. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T17:02:22.911+04:00 Why Abhishek Bachchan chose Jaipur Pink Panthers team: 'Aishwarya and I started dating there' Entertainment, Sport https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/uae-labour-law-what-happens-if-you-resign-during-probation-1.500646963 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/ptd3dh1n/Untitled-design-82.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/t7cbi5zq/salam_pappinissery_jpg__1_.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-20T16:56:22.279+04:00 UAE Labour Law: What happens if you resign during probation? Ask Gulf News, Living-Ask-Us, UAE Labour Law https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-signals-tougher-military-strategy-as-us-standoff-deepens-1.500646282 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/s40byxbt/hormuz.jpg A small boat sails past cargo ships and other commercial vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T16:53:49.500+04:00 Iran signals tougher military strategy as US standoff deepens Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/explained-why-pakistan-bans-used-car-imports-under-personal-baggage-scheme-1.500646972 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-18/651nu9wp/newsml_afp_com_20260418T150629Z_doc_a8a97kf.jpeg Overseas Pakistanis can continue to import vehicles through the Gift and Transfer of Residence schemes. File photo for illustrative purpose only Gulf News en 2026-08-20T16:53:22.121+04:00 Explained: Why Pakistan has banned used-car imports under Personal Baggage Scheme Pakistan, Transport, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/qatar-airways-starlink-150-widebody-aircraft-now-have-free-wi-fi-1.500646951 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-20/g8hh0goq/674734-QR-Boeing-Order-8f246c-original-1779196320.jpg Qatar Airways aircraft. The airline has become the first in the world to operate a Starlink-equipped 787-9 as it expands high-speed onboard Wi-Fi. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T16:48:35.078+04:00 Qatar Airways Starlink: 150 widebody aircraft now have free Wi-Fi Aviation, Travel, UAE Travel, Qatar Airways, travel https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/tomorrow-world-properties-and-missoni-sign-new-partnership-ahead-of-upcoming-project-launch-2-1.500646955 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/0jnc737o/A7408315.jpg.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/7vhy3r9h/Logo2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-20T16:41:44.464+04:00 Tomorrow World Properties and Missoni sign new partnership ahead of upcoming project launch Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/sport/brazilian-football-legend-denies-converting-to-islam-after-marrying-moroccan-woman-1.500646905 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/yrnt4950/Roberto-Carlos-marries-Moroccan-woman.webp The 53-year-old former Brazil and Real Madrid defender addressed the speculation after reports of his alleged conversion spread widely across news outlets and social media. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/qbtrfkiz/Carlos.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-20T16:37:03.832+04:00 Brazilian football legend denies converting to Islam after marrying Moroccan woman Sport https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-adds-more-than-24000-property-units-in-six-months-1.500646931 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-13/fg3t4zys/DubaiSkylineAFP-5.jpg An view of Dubai skyline. AFP Gulf News en 2026-08-20T16:31:59.817+04:00 Dubai adds more than 24,000 property units in six months Property, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/skechers-kids-school-shoes-review-comfort-that-survives-the-term-1.500645586 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-19/3alfq4y9/skechersschool-1.png Black Skechers school shoes displayed with colourful classroom essentials for the new term. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T16:00:00.000+04:00 Skechers kids' school shoes review: comfort that survives the term Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/rutab-is-having-a-moment-this-summer-and-its-showing-up-in-your-coffee-matcha-and-desserts-1.500636015 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/a1jl4ieo/424783DC-8DB4-421F-9797-44E7C5567354.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/a3g1bf6k/032A82071.JPEG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/22jxlgcv/BB40D492-EC79-4065-8081-FBAC16EEB2BB.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/h7n7zrlf/939DBDA3-50AF-4B5E-A733-A8C5E2E72D42.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/bf1ylhr3/032A8116.JPEG Gulf News en 2026-08-20T15:56:31.611+04:00 Rutab is having a moment this summer — and it’s showing up in your coffee, matcha and desserts rutab, uae, cafes, uae cafes, summer, summer drinks, como lounge, archive eatery, alain, dubai https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/dubai-resident-wins-dh5-million-in-uae-lottery-1.500646869 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/2m2v5mqn/The-UAE-Lottery-5Million-AED-Prize-Won.jpg.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-20T15:40:58.790+04:00 Dubai resident wins Dh5 million in UAE Lottery people, Dubai, The UAE Lottery https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/bitcoin-breaks-70000-for-first-time-in-over-two-months-1.500646848 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-12-23/ig10460n/Stock_Bitcoin_18ee1bcff38_original_ratio.jpg Bitcoin is again showing why it thrives when confidence in traditional systems fades. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T15:40:33.568+04:00 Bitcoin breaks $70,000 for first time in over two months Markets https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/lucknow-banker-kills-estranged-wife-sister-before-taking-own-life-1.500646865 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/02/07/Police-line_1701e40e148_large.jpg Killings within a short span around noon left three people dead at two locations in the Uttar Pradesh capital. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T15:36:34.543+04:00 Lucknow banker kills estranged wife, sister before taking own life India, india https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/indias-new-spin-sensation-manav-suthar-reveals-key-to-his-success-1.500646845 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/cz0ldsza/newsml_afp_com_20260608T061251Z_doc_b6br7v9.jpeg India's Manav Suthar Gulf News en 2026-08-20T15:22:19.059+04:00 India’s new spin sensation Manav Suthar reveals key to his success Cricket, Sri Lanka https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/giant-lasagne-f1-big-breakfasts-6-actually-fun-things-to-do-in-the-uae-this-weekend-1.500646738 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/2wzp0hz4/Hilton-Dubai-Palm-Jumeirah Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/c1dx3ye8/Resident_Offer_0.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/mv2hckp6/Cucina.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/fwq6xq71/back_to_school.png Flavours Hub https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/gwjuxolu/DSC00830.jpg Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/7calxx3y/Lakeview_P1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/u0gvwr4v/Rove-Bench-Brunch-3.jpg Rove Bench Brunch Gulf News en 2026-08-20T15:21:03.147+04:00 Giant lasagne, F1, big breakfasts: 6 actually fun things to do in the UAE this weekend Lifestyle, Things To Do https://gulfnews.com/world/beijing-robot-expo-reveals-machines-shaping-tomorrows-jobs-1.500646829 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-19/9mjjoye0/newsml_afp_com_20260819T132731Z_doc_c4zv6lw.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-20T15:15:00.149+04:00 Beijing robot expo reveals machines shaping tomorrow’s jobs World, Business, news-video https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dubais-new-passenger-terminal-at-al-maktoum-airport-to-get-50-km-people-mover-system-1.500646812 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/579btxg1/AMIA-Ext.PNG An artist’s impression of Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), where a 50km automated people mover will connect nine stations. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T15:14:46.367+04:00 Dubai's new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum airport to get 50 km people mover system Aviation, Travel, Dubai Airport https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/neutrogena-faces-boycott-calls-after-hayden-panettieres-death-and-claims-over-postpartum-depression-firing-1.500646813 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/a2kuq7k9/newsml_afp_com_20260817T131217Z_doc_c4uv8zq.jpeg US actress Hayden Panettiere at the world premiere of "Scream VI" at AMC Lincoln Square in New York City on March 6, 2023. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T15:14:10.503+04:00 Neutrogena faces boycott calls after Hayden Panettiere’s death and claims over postpartum depression firing Entertainment, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/sharjah-deploys-ai-cameras-on-buses-taxis-to-boost-passenger-safety-1.500646733 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/5rhm6ho6/AI.webp Intercity buses are equipped with 10 AI-powered cameras positioned inside and outside each vehicle to monitor the road, passenger movement and driver behaviour. Meanwhile, taxis have been fitted with five smart cameras providing comprehensive coverage of both the road and vehicle interior. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T15:09:53.546+04:00 Sharjah deploys AI cameras on buses, taxis to boost passenger safety Transport, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjahs-al-maleh-and-fishing-festival-returns-to-boost-maritime-heritage-traditional-industries-1.500646807 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/3687zvtn/The-Al-Maleh-and-Fishing-Festival.jpeg The Al Maleh and Fishing Festival will begin on August 27, bringing together fishing businesses, traditional producers and government entities in a four-day event aimed at preserving the UAE’s maritime heritage and supporting local industries. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T15:09:08.049+04:00 Sharjah’s Al Maleh and Fishing Festival returns to boost maritime heritage, traditional industries UAE, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/sport/champions-vs-promoted-sides-what-history-tells-us-about-the-premier-league-opener-1.500646747 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/fvtj2x2x/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-20-2026-022158-PM.png It will be the 11th time the reigning Premier League champions take on a promoted side on the Premier League opening day https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/z1vf0tx4/preview.jpg Lampard's last stint in charge of a Premier League club came with Everton Gulf News en 2026-08-20T15:05:44.157+04:00 Champions vs promoted sides: What history tells us about the Premier League opener Sport, Football, premier league, arsenal https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/its-potential-and-its-dreams-why-abu-dhabi-won-disneys-first-middle-east-theme-park-resort-1.500646771 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-15/x3v14dqj/Disney-Abu-Dhabi.jpg Disney Abu Dhabi: Disney’s first Middle East theme park resort is coming to Yas Island. The mega attraction is expected to open in the early 2030s. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-26/jvqcy9rw/Disney-CEO-Bob-Iger-reveals-location-of-Disneyland-Abu-Dhabi-1 Former Disney CEO Bob Iger reveals location of Disneyland Abu Dhabi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-26/kp2e4sal/Disney-CEO-Bob-Iger-reveals-location-of-Disneyland-Abu-Dhabi Disney CEO Bob Iger reveals location of Disneyland Abu Dhabi Gulf News en 2026-08-20T14:58:38.079+04:00 ‘Its potential and its dreams’: Why Abu Dhabi won Disney’s first Middle East theme park resort Entertainment, UAE, Business, disney, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-homeowners-raise-concerns-as-gated-community-introduces-paid-visitor-parking-1.500646731 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/06/11/NAT-190611-MOTOR-CITY-3--Read-Only-_16b471a7979_large.jpg Uptown Motor City residents raise concerns over paid visitor parking, while EDACOM says the system will improve parking availability and not affect allocated spaces. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T14:54:40.420+04:00 Dubai homeowners raise concerns as gated community introduces paid visitor parking UAE, Dubai property https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/shane-watson-calls-india-his-second-home-at-independence-day-event-1.500646797 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-29/g6dz0b9c/1_16a07fdfc64_1274481_551671072_16a07fdfc64_original_ratio.jpg Shane Watson Gulf News en 2026-08-20T14:54:15.828+04:00 Shane Watson calls India his ‘second home’ at Independence Day event Cricket, Australia https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dnata-invests-110-million-in-800-next-generation-airport-ground-units-1.500646792 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/c27ebfm8/Airport-Show-2026PRdnata-photo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-20T14:53:22.116+04:00 dnata invests $110 million in 800 next-generation airport ground units Aviation https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/sam-curran-undergoes-surgery-ruled-out-for-remainder-of-summer-1.500646800 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-19/tqbnt3c6/newsml_afp_com_20260719T172625Z_doc_c2kv2y9.jpeg England's Sam Curran (L) appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of India's Rohit Sharma (not pictured) during the third one-day international (ODI) cricket match between England and India at Lord's cricket ground in London on July 19, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T14:49:49.842+04:00 Sam Curran undergoes surgery, ruled out for remainder of summer Cricket, cricket, UK https://gulfnews.com/sport/nba-champion-tristan-thompson-joins-dubai-basketball-as-global-ambassador-1.500646778 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/xreto0qr/Tristan-Thompson.jpeg Tristan Thompson appeared in 22 NBA finals games https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/40gur3g3/Artboard_2.png Thompson competed in over 800 NBA games Gulf News en 2026-08-20T14:44:07.110+04:00 NBA champion Tristan Thompson joins Dubai Basketball as global ambassador Sport, UAE-Sport, UAE, Dubai, NBA https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/bangladesh-eye-historic-series-win-against-australia-1.500646779 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/wwt1qs9x/202608163906259.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-20T14:38:37.556+04:00 Bangladesh eye historic series win against Australia Cricket, cricket, Bangladesh, Australia https://gulfnews.com/sport/uae-sport/al-mamzar-announced-as-new-home-for-dubai-t100-triathlon-weekend-1.500646748 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/cgh2o2el/Al-Mamzarnew-venue-for-the-2026-Dubai-T100-triathlon.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/82h4c7nh/Swiss-star-Julie-Derron-wins-Dubai-T100-Triathlon-WomensRace.jpg.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-20T14:17:02.179+04:00 Al Mamzar announced as new home for Dubai T100 Triathlon weekend UAE-Sport https://gulfnews.com/uae/were-hiring-social-media-creator-1.500585330 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-24/wyy4rfvl/Hiring-Gulf-News-Social-Media-Creator Gulf News en 2026-08-20T14:15:08.653+04:00 We're hiring: Social Media Creator UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/amanat-sees-uae-gulf-healthcare-education-as-gcc-growth-engines-as-it-lines-up-dh15b-investment-1.500646681 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-19/hizzorfg/John-Ireland-5.jpg With Dh 1.5 billion earmarked for deployment over the next three years, Amanat is now moving from proving the model to scaling it, says John Ireland, CEO of the Dubai-listed investment firm. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/07/13/Middlesex-University_173486772a5_large.jpg Middlesex University Dubai campus. The university has seen strong enrolment growth, supporting Amanat Holdings’ confidence in the UAE’s education sector. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/03/01/Cambridge-Medical-and-Rehabilitation-Center_177ec71e898_large.jpg Cambridge Health Group operates a network of post-acute care and rehabilitation facilities across the UAE and Saudi Arabia as Amanat Holdings completes its full acquisition of the healthcare operator. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T14:08:19.107+04:00 Amanat sees UAE, Gulf healthcare, education as GCC growth engines as it lines up Dh1.5b investment Markets, UAE businesses https://gulfnews.com/uae/uaes-sheikh-zayed-falcon-release-programme-returns-2400-falcons-to-the-wild-1.500646725 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/pmjqktcn/Falcon Gulf News en 2026-08-20T14:07:09.079+04:00 UAE’s Sheikh Zayed Falcon Release Programme returns 2,400 falcons to the wild UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/barcelona-fan-proposes-to-girlfriend-at-camp-nou-watch-her-reaction-1.500646713 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-19/37jlc151/newsml_afp_com_20260819T202120Z_doc_c62u9lm.jpeg Barcelona's Brazilian forward #11 Raphinha (C) holds the trophy after Barcelona won the 61st Joan Gamper Trophy football match between FC Barcelona and Al Ahly FC at the Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona on August 19, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T13:53:28.218+04:00 Barcelona fan proposes to girlfriend at Camp Nou, watch her reaction Football, football, Barcelona https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-dubai-is-using-research-to-shape-future-social-policies-1.500646706 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/fzb7muwd/Shaikha-Al-Jarman-Dr.FIRAS.jpeg Shaikha Al Jarman and Dr Firas Habbal during the MoU signing event in Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T13:45:01.513+04:00 How Dubai is using research to shape future social policies UAE, transport https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-unleashes-economic-war-on-iran-can-sanctions-oil-blockade-and-china-pressure-force-tehran-to-cave-1.500646684 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/n84p7ab9/trumpoil.gif Illustrative image: US President Donald Trump has launched a new economic offensive aimed at squeezing Iran’s oil revenues and financial lifelines. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T13:32:32.338+04:00 Trump escalates economic war on Iran: Can sanctions and oil blockade force Tehran to cave in? Americas, Mena, Gulf, Business, Donald Trump, America, US-Israel-Iran war, us-iran https://gulfnews.com/sport/mcilroy-questions-liv-stars-value-1.500646690 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-21/k99l7qw7/Rory_McIlroy__1933550b5c9_large.jpg Rory McIlroy Gulf News en 2026-08-20T13:29:07.978+04:00 McIlroy questions LIV stars’ value Sport https://gulfnews.com/uae/in-photos-a-look-back-at-dubais-iconic-toyota-building-1.500646597 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/505s6gkj/COMBO-11.jpg A changing Dubai skyline: The Toyota building stands along Sheikh Zayed Road in this view of the landmark before its planned demolition in 2027. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/fwpnrz5d/1979.jpg Dubai, 1979: Looking south along Abu Dhabi Road, now Sheikh Zayed Road, with the iconic Toyota Building visible on the right, standing amid Dubai’s rapidly changing skyline. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/7gzyrmfb/1992.jpg 1992. On-going road development project in Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/5xn3nur5/FSONxbWAAESow6.jpg Toyota Building on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai was originally and officially named the Nasser Rashid Lootah Building. Built in 1974, it received its popular nickname from a large neon Toyota sign placed on its roof in 1981, making it an enduring landmark of the city's early skyline. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/oqe8hj8w/2BBD7922-A0CA-4DFB-BD4F-2525F3910402.jpg Dubai in the 1990s: An aerial view of Shaikh Zayed Road, with the iconic Toyota Building standing prominently along the evolving skyline. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/edj9749y/2006.jpg 2006: A view of Sheikh Zayed Road with the iconic Toyota Building standing prominently amid the city’s rapidly evolving skyline. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/enanaxxu/2001.jpg Dubai, 2001: Traffic flows along Sheikh Zayed Road, with the Toyota Building on the left. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/x9yrdf7o/5C838808-D6D3-4EC8-8586-B4FCD70AC3F6.jpg Dubai, 2002: A view of Sheikh Zayed Road at the first interchange, formerly Defence Roundabout, with the Toyota Building on the right and the area where Burj Khalifa now stands visible on the left. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/ikv713mp/2007.jpg 2007: Construction work on Interchange No.1 (Defence Roundabout on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. A view from the Toyota building. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/2m252nbm/2008.jpg 2008: An aerial view of Defence Roundabout on Sheikh Zayed Road, looking towards the Burj Khalifa construction, with the Toyota Building visible along the evolving skyline. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/bq58pbf9/2017.jpg 2017: Defence Roundabout on Sheikh Zayed Road, with the Dubai Metro and the iconic Toyota Building shaping the city skyline. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/xq2kxsg4/02-Dubai-Skyline-SANKHA.jpg 2019: The Toyota Building stands among Dubai’s skyscrapers, with the Burj Khalifa rising behind it. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/t4snvqjq/shutterstock2470196083.jpg 2024: The iconic Toyota Building stands at a major junction along Sheikh Zayed Road, a landmark of Dubai’s early skyscraper era. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/6uv40wlp/2026.jpg 2026: The Toyota Building remains a well-known landmark on Sheikh Zayed Road, but it is set to be demolished in 2027. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T13:03:06.118+04:00 In photos: A look back at Dubai's iconic Toyota building UAE, news-photos https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/five-killed-in-horrific-crash-on-beirut-sidon-coastal-highway-1.500646492 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/sp5pg5u0/Horrific-accident.webp Five people were killed and several others injured in a major traffic accident on the coastal highway linking Beirut and Sidon in Lebanon. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T12:56:11.560+04:00 Five killed in horrific crash on Beirut-Sidon coastal highway Mena, Lebanon https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/will-smith-in-talks-to-play-villain-in-atlees-sci-fi-epic-raaka-as-allu-arjun-leads-and-shah-rukh-khan-rumoured-to-join-the-star-led-spectacle-1.500646638 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-09/6ql6gm66/Will-Smith Will Smith in Dubai at the Middle East premiere of National Geographic’s Pole to Pole. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/2b3e1nls/ANI_20260408062342.jpg Raaka new poster featuring Allu Arjun (Photo/instagram/@sunpictures) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/4pilp81j/202604203756493.jpeg ‘Jawan’ director Atlee who now spearheads 'Raaka' Gulf News en 2026-08-20T12:52:38.711+04:00 Will Smith in talks to play villain in Atlee’s sci-fi epic ‘Raaka’ as Allu Arjun leads and Shah Rukh Khan rumoured to join the star-led spectacle Entertainment, HollyWood, BollyWood, hollywood, bollywood https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/from-amr-diab-to-nancy-ajram-7-major-concerts-and-live-events-coming-to-the-uae-1.500646577 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-01-14/cuyvfnmf/CONCERT-PHONE From Arabic music and Bollywood performances to high-energy live shows, there is something for different tastes and different kinds of nights out. Here are some of the upcoming events to keep on your radar. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/6b14rbyj/NAT_KUWAITI_Miami_Band___Global_Village_2019_1582109457921_1705d127e01_original_ratio.jpg Miami Band https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-27/thsrq65a/202607273879620.jpg Jasmine Sandlas https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-25/nuvku3q6/Nancy-Ajram Nancy Ajram https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/jj77ztqb/20191030_Amr_diab_16e1c7c1548_original_ratio.jpg Amr Diab an Egyptian singer, composer and former actor. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T12:28:15.991+04:00 From Amr Diab to Nancy Ajram: 7 major concerts and live Events coming to the UAE Entertainment, UAE, abu dhabi, Dubai, Concert https://gulfnews.com/business/property/uae-developer-arada-unveils-dh5-billion-broadbeach-project-with-952-homes-in-australia-1.500646600 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/tb6z7ott/The-Broadbeach-coastline-Queensland-AustraliaLR.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-20T12:16:46.370+04:00 UAE developer Arada unveils Dh5 billion Broadbeach project with 952 homes in Australia Property https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-gcse-results-2026-students-score-straight-9s-and-record-top-grades-despite-regional-disruption-1.500646575 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/cg166kqt/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-20-at-4.18.17-PM-1.jpeg Students at Repton Dubai celebrating their GCSE results. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/2qydb23x/GCSE-Results-Day1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/hdb3t6eg/2D8A7329.jpg Students and parents at British School Jumeirah Park celebrating their results. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/w38s19ov/Year-11-Group-Photo.jpeg Students at Brighton College Abu Dhabi celebrating their results. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/tzfvurfq/Aadit-Saboo-and-Sergei-Andrushkevich1.jpg Top achievers at Brighton College Dubai receiving their results. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/65ziaj9i/Repton-Dubai-3.jpg Students at Repton Dubai, Nad Al Sheba - Farah Almashhadani, Yanwen Wang,Kim Heijmans,Felix Edwards,Adam Alnajjar,Yewan Drake,Aser Akl and George Santos. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T12:10:42.313+04:00 UAE GCSE results 2026: Students score straight 9s and record top grades despite regional disruption Education https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/back-to-school-make-busy-mornings-easier-with-5-kitchen-appliances-from-noon-1.500644592 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-19/vu4uzgu2/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-013106-PM.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-18/t56ma46x/b8a779f2-2cc4-4618-860f-b37295f9457d.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-19/14uj5r6l/edbff97a-79e9-425e-9082-648611aebe59.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-19/ubxqo2ur/5731f1e2-52a1-4472-8420-99fc669c7b39.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-19/rn9j8k99/9bf761f4-8c35-4ec3-9d44-4c698edd9aea.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-19/oyv5i88e/3f7572e1-695e-48d0-9a7c-fe7baf9f97dc.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-20T12:00:00.000+04:00 Back to School: Make busy mornings easier with 5 kitchen appliances from noon Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/business/property/palm-jebel-ali-unveils-limited-collection-of-44-beachfront-villas-on-frond-f-1.500646564 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/f2jqv0gh/Palm-Jebel-Ali-Aerial-Render.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/pj95orn1/Palm-Jebel-Ali-Ocean-Whisper-Villa-Ext-Sea-View-01.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/rnnhyfe4/Palm-Jebel-Ali-Redwood-Villa-Int-LVD-02.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-20T11:57:09.638+04:00 Palm Jebel Ali unveils limited collection of 44 beachfront villas on Frond F Property https://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport/verstappen-to-stay-at-red-bull-until-2030-end-1.500646551 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/md5iy9zb/I-tried-everything-I-could-today.-Bit-of-bad-luck-with-the-VSC-but-that’s-part-of-racing.-Felt-.jpg Four more years of full send. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T11:30:11.764+04:00 Verstappen to stay at Red Bull until 2030 end Motorsport