https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/stalled-us-iran-talks-threaten-hormuz-lifeline-as-global-supplies-tighten-oil-shock-reshaping-global-trade-1.500567900 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-30/dd6ksydi/202604303770314.jpg Oil prices surge, supply tightens amid escalating US-Iran conflict, spark concerns Gulf News en 2026-06-09T01:54:21.431+04:00 Stalled US-Iran talks threaten Hormuz lifeline as global supplies tighten, oil shock reshaping global trade  Mena, Energy https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/iranian-military-halts-strikes-on-israel-warns-of-response-if-lebanon-is-attacked-1.500566730 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/gzykz52w/newsml_afp_com_20260608T064749Z_doc_b6br7w8.jpeg Two men examine a fallen rock half-buried in the ground on the outskirts of Jericho on June 8, 2026, following Iranian and Iran-backed Houthi rebel attacks. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-03/gbaj31x1/newsml_afp_com_20260603T000000Z_PH_GTY_2279674676.jpeg President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on June 03, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump signed executive orders related to strengthening customs enforcement and reforms to federal work laws. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-28/nip5tf6f/preview.jpg Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/w4daczej/truth.PNG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/ztavuomv/38.jpg Israel's Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept missiles launched from Iran over central Israel. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/11/07/Donald-Trump_1930495bbba_large.jpg Trump urges Iran to return to talks after missile attack Gulf News en 2026-06-09T01:47:50.105+04:00 Iran and Israel suspend strikes after Trump’s request, warn of response if Lebanon is attacked Americas, Mena, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/planning-thailand-travel-air-indiathai-deal-could-change-your-trip-1.500567876 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/rxv8vrzi/Air-India-CEO-Campbell-Wilson-and-THAI-CEO-Chai-Eamsiri-Sign-MoU-for-Deeper-Partnership-1.jpg Air India–THAI partnership set to boost India–Thailand travel plans Gulf News en 2026-06-09T00:13:05.341+04:00 Planning Thailand travel? Air India–THAI deal could change your trip Aviation, Travel, India, Tourist-destinations, air india, travel https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trumps-100000-h-1b-visa-fee-ruled-unlawful-what-it-means-for-hiring-foreign-workers-1.500567864 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-16/nqqxxynr/H1-B-legal-challengeM.png The US Chamber of Commerce argued in a new legal challenge that the $100,000 fee is unlawful because it overrides provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act that govern the H-1B programme. Gulf News en 2026-06-09T00:04:00.000+04:00 Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee ruled unlawful: What it means for hiring foreign workers Americas, Donald Trump, Visa, US immigration policy, H-1B visa challenges https://gulfnews.com/your-money/cryptocurrency/convicted-ftx-founder-sam-bankman-fried-seeking-trump-pardon-2-1.500567860 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-04/6ugkvjti/_1x_1.jpg Disgraced FTX mogul petitions White House as pardon bid moves to Trump Gulf News en 2026-06-08T23:21:20.182+04:00 Convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeking Trump pardon YourMoney-Cryptocurrency, crime, cybercrime, Cryptocurrency https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-welcomes-joint-statement-on-sudan-1.500567823 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/h50cqlje/8mu04f6s1ka1pl9po.jpg Support voiced for inclusive Sudanese dialogue and democratic transition Gulf News en 2026-06-08T23:09:42.496+04:00 UAE welcomes joint statement on Sudan Government, Africa, UAE, Sudan https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/uae-expresses-solidarity-with-philippines-after-deadly-earthquake-1.500567845 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/rs0fjjgf/flag UAE conveyed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of the Philippines. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T23:08:45.685+04:00 UAE expresses solidarity with Philippines after deadly earthquake Philippines, UAE, UAE, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/technology/apple-bets-on-ai-again-taps-googles-gemini-to-power-new-siri-and-iphone-intelligence-1.500567853 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/fgifoc8f/newsml_afp_com_20260608T000000Z_PH_GTY_2280530347.jpeg Apple CEO Tim Cook delivers his last keynote address during the Apple WWDC at Apple Park on June 08, 2026 in Cupertino, California. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/q6xfa09p/newsml_afp_com_20260608T000000Z_PH_GTY_2280529958.jpeg Apple CEO Tim Cook delivers the keynote address during the Apple WWDC at Apple Park on June 08, 2026 in Cupertino, California. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/zc3z4pf3/newsml_afp_com_20260608T000000Z_PH_GTY_2280530349.jpeg Apple CEO Tim Cook delivers his last keynote address during the Apple WWDC at Apple Park on June 08, 2026 in Cupertino, California. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/eavlv3y8/newsml_afp_com_20260608T000000Z_PH_GTY_2280531867.jpeg Apple CEO Tim Cook delivers the keynote address during the Apple WWDC at Apple Park on June 08, 2026 in Cupertino, California. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/4bhdmr8t/newsml_afp_com_20260608T181614Z_doc_b6ek2ek.jpeg Apple CEO Tim Cook waves as he speaks during his final Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, on June 8, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/poxp1o6t/newsml_afp_com_20260608T182048Z_doc_b6ek9tf.jpeg Apple CEO Tim Cook gestures the peace sign during his final Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, on June 8, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T23:05:02.138+04:00 Apple bets on AI again: Taps Google’s Gemini to power new Siri and iPhone intelligence Technology, apple https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-expresses-solidarity-with-iraq-after-deadly-bus-crash-near-nasiriyah-1.500567838 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/uvmt9t50/Mofa MoFA expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T22:44:57.799+04:00 UAE expresses solidarity with Iraq after deadly bus crash near Nasiriyah UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/magnitude-64-earthquake-jolts-waters-off-western-cuba-1.500567830 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/g59pzbmw/Earthquake There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage following the earthquake. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T22:42:52.160+04:00 Magnitude 6.4 earthquake jolts waters off western Cuba Americas, America https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/delhi-airport-chaos-probe-underway-as-three-air-india-aircraft-damaged-in-storm-1.500567824 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/0b2mcok3/FotoJet-2.jpg Runaway ground gear damages parked Air India planes amid sudden Delhi squall Gulf News en 2026-06-08T22:39:23.015+04:00 Delhi airport chaos: Probe underway as three Air India aircraft damaged in storm India, india, air india https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-israel-conflict-airspace-updates-as-middle-east-tensions-ease-1.500567779 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/3b3019as/flight_18594ab55f7_original_ratio.jpg Regional air routes resume after Iran halts strikes Gulf News en 2026-06-08T21:31:03.634+04:00 Iran-Israel conflict: Airspace updates as Middle East tensions ease Mena, Syria, Iraq, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/trump-cant-stop-americas-clean-energy-boom-heres-why-and-how-1.500567687 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/zv4lomdn/pexels-nc-farm-bureau-mark-11678747.jpg A large solar farm in Eleven Mile Corner, Arizona showcasing renewable energy development. New government data shows solar was the single largest source of new US power-generation capacity for 28 consecutive months through the end of 2025. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/mv0mvj9r/Screenshot-2026-06-09-at-12.29.08-AM.png U-CURVE OF COST: Long stretches of cloudy winter days when available sunshine is at its minimum present the greatest challenge to solar-wind-batteries (SWB) systems. A 100% solar-wind-battery system becomes expensive at both extremes — either by overbuilding solar and wind capacity or by relying on massive battery storage to ride through long, cloudy winter periods. There's a lowest-cost solution: it lies in balancing generation and storage, allowing for a 100% SWB system to meet demand by having the right amount of solar PV/wind generating capacity paired with the right-sized battery capable of storing weeks’ worth of average hourly electricity demand. This creates the characteristic U-shaped "cost curve", according to Stanford University's Toby Seba. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/szqt3r1w/pexels-tomfisk-1599817.jpg Solar panel installation in snowy fields in Claremont, Minnesota. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T21:16:48.425+04:00 Trump can't stop America's clean-energy boom: Here's why — and how Energy https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/crypto-scam-in-uae-how-a-fake-trading-firm-stole-dh11m-from-an-arab-woman-1.500567752 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/1slpeait/IMG5521.jpeg Fraudsters posed as licensed brokers, siphoning savings through fake trading app Gulf News en 2026-06-08T21:03:55.982+04:00 Crypto scam in UAE: How a fake trading firm stole Dh1.1m from an Arab woman Crime, YourMoney-Cryptocurrency, cybercrime, Cryptocurrency https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dh-500-fine-warning-abu-dhabi-police-urge-drivers-to-avoid-yellow-boxes-1.500567731 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/iaeiu96c/HKTjIybbYAQH-16.jpg Abu Dhabi Police highlight safety risks of stopping in yellow box intersections Gulf News en 2026-06-08T20:45:45.034+04:00 Dh500 fine warning: Abu Dhabi Police urge drivers to avoid yellow boxes Transport, traffi fines, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-braces-for-hotter-drier-summer-with-below-average-rainfall-forecast-1.500567712 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/no4ekbig/Oman-weather Rainfall levels in eastern and southern parts of the Sultanate are likely to remain below seasonal averages during June. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T20:38:04.766+04:00 Oman braces for hotter, drier summer with below-average rainfall forecast Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/companies-breaching-kuwaits-midday-work-ban-face-suspension-and-penalties-1.500567699 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/hv6ttrq4/work-ban A dedicated inspection team to monitor compliance with regulations prohibiting outdoor work during restricted midday hours. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T20:37:48.639+04:00 Companies breaching Kuwait’s midday work ban face suspension and penalties Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/business/hamdan-bin-mohammed-visits-difc-reviews-ai-strategy-and-zabeel-district-expansion-1.500567673 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/mldaxtkw/HMBR During the visit, Sheikh Hamdan received an update on the Zabeel District expansion, a major step in strengthening DIFC’s global position and supporting Dubai’s target. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T20:02:17.147+04:00 Hamdan bin Mohammed visits DIFC, reviews AI strategy and Zabeel District expansion Business, UAE, UAE businesses https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/why-trump-and-netanyahu-are-clashing-over-iran-1.500567459 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-29/d69nnotl/newsml_afp_com_20250929T183015Z_doc_776v9yq.jpeg The latest tensions come as the Trump administration pushes for a diplomatic agreement with Tehran, even as Israel argues that military pressure remains necessary to counter Iranian threats Gulf News en 2026-06-08T19:55:00.439+04:00 Why Trump and Netanyahu are clashing over Iran Mena, Americas, Donald Trump, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/indian-consulate-confirms-several-indians-among-7-killed-in-dubai-emirates-road-crash-1.500567661 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/vk1roo37/crash.jpg Dubai Police said a minibus rammed into a truck that had stopped in the middle of the road due to a malfunction Gulf News en 2026-06-08T19:42:43.257+04:00 Indian Consulate in Dubai confirms several Indian expats among 7 killed in Emirates Road crash emergencies, India, UAE, Indian expats, india, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-says-yemen-missile-fails-lands-near-border-1.500567658 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/09/23/OPN-200923-SAUDI-FLAGS-1600857243870_174ba8700df_large.jpg Saudi Arabia denies air base was target after Yemen missile misfires and falls near border with no casualties Gulf News en 2026-06-08T19:39:19.518+04:00 Saudi Arabia says Yemen missile fails, lands near border Saudi, Saudi Arabia, Yemen https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-warns-against-tayyibat-diet-after-patients-admitted-to-intensive-care-1.500567625 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/r9v2wim5/Tayyibat-Diet The ministry cautioned the public against following therapeutic claims circulating on social media about the “Tayyibat Diet”. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T19:09:15.029+04:00 Saudi Arabia warns against ‘Tayyibat Diet’ after patients admitted to intensive care Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/explained-who-is-eligible-for-remote-resit-exams-in-the-uae-1.500567561 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/3dn9p01r/MoE Remote examinations may be approved on a case-by-case basis by school administrations in coordination with the General Education Examinations and Assessment Department. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T18:30:09.349+04:00 Explained: Who is eligible for remote resit exams in the UAE? Education, Education https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/dubai-traffic-update-how-rtas-new-bridges-will-slash-your-daily-commute-1.500567555 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-22/e0y4sehh/Hessa-2.jpg RTA's Hessa Street Project is one of Dubai’s largest road upgrades, designed to ease congestion along one of the city’s busiest corridors https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/voofabdi/RTA-four.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-22/phvesmmj/Hessa-one.jpg Under Phase II, Hessa Street will expand from two lanes to four lanes in each direction, boosting capacity from 4,000 vehicles per hour to 8,000 vehicles per hour in each direction Gulf News en 2026-06-08T18:23:35.358+04:00 Dubai traffic update: How RTA’s new bridges will slash your daily commute Living-Transport, Transport, RTA, Dubai transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-rta-deploys-ai-powered-dashboards-to-improve-bus-services-1.500567565 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/5yelhj0y/Bus.jpg Smart dashboards at the Bus Operations Control Centre enhance reliability and sustainability. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T18:22:29.500+04:00 Dubai RTA deploys AI-powered dashboards to improve bus services Transport, RTA, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/uae-saudi-cooperation-foils-attempt-to-smuggle-267300-amphetamine-pills-1.500567540 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/famwjova/UAE-Saudi-cooperation The operation was carried out through joint security cooperation and coordination between the UAE's security authorities and the Saudi Ministry of Interior. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T18:20:14.178+04:00 UAE-Saudi cooperation foils attempt to smuggle 267,300 Amphetamine pills Crime, UAE, crime, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/business/dubai-carries-out-24820-food-inspections-in-five-months-1.500567527 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/p2xwfn8b/DM Dubai’s ports and entry points receive more than 1,000 food consignments each day, underscoring the scale of the city’s role in regional and international food trade. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T18:05:16.139+04:00 Dubai carries out 24,820 food inspections in five months Business https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/india-crush-afghanistan-by-an-innings-and-300-runs-in-record-test-win-1.500567523 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/bzcvh1hh/Manav.jpg India's Manav Suthar, centre, is congratulated by teammates after taking his fifth wicket of the innings on day three of the Test match against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, on Monday, June 8, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T18:00:31.294+04:00 India crush Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in record Test win Cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-denies-strike-on-prince-sultan-air-base-amid-yemen-missile-launch-1.500567526 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/05/23/Turkialmaliki_16ae4635b23_large.jpg Turki Al Maliki, spokesman of the Saudi-led coalition at a press conference. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T17:54:34.417+04:00 Saudi Arabia denies strike on Prince Sultan Air Base amid Yemen missile launch Saudi, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-heatwave-scenes-from-a-scorching-summer-1.500567491 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/czvv1kql/PAK-HEAT-1.jpg A man cools off in a stream on the outskirts of Islamabad as a heatwave sweeps across Pakistan on June 8, 2026. The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast hot and dry conditions nationwide, with temperatures reaching 46°C in Sindh province. Residents sought relief in waterways as scorching summer temperatures intensified. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/d98o1tdi/PAK-HEAT-2.jpg Residents cool off in a canal during a hot summer day in Lahore, Pakistan, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/vbrocbbl/PAK-HEAT-3.jpg A lion and lioness cool off by licking a slab of ice during hot weather at a zoo in Lahore, https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/4y7qy2pu/PAK-HEAT-6.jpg Pakistan’s Meteorological Department forecast hot and dry weather across most regions, warning that temperatures would remain above seasonal averages. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/zerpn3gq/PAK-HEAT-4.jpg A man cools off in a stream on the outskirts of Islamabad during a hot summer day as soaring temperatures and heatwave conditions affect parts of Pakistan. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/hy3ut3x5/PAK-HEAT-9.jpg In many cities and rural areas, people turned to water sources, shaded parks and other cooling spots to escape the oppressive conditions. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/3cs8iu7v/PAK-HEAT-7.jpg Health authorities have advised residents to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and limit outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/przbrp6e/PAK-HEAT-8.jpg The heatwave underscores the challenges posed by increasingly extreme summer weather across South Asia. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/ra87znyr/PAK_HEAT_5.jpg A man cools off at a park in Karachi on June 8, 2026, as hot summer weather and soaring temperatures grip parts of Pakistan. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/teh37dtv/495845-01-02.jpg Youth cool off at a leaking water pipeline on a hot summer day in Hyderabad, Pakistan. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T17:37:02.316+04:00 Pakistan heatwave: Scenes from a scorching summer Pakistan, news-photos https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/riyadh-air-opens-dubai-bookings-with-daily-flights-from-june-18-1.500567477 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-08/w0p76hh7/Riyadh-Air Riyadh Air Gulf News en 2026-06-08T17:15:00.040+04:00 Riyadh Air opens Dubai bookings with daily flights from June 18 Aviation, Riyadh Air https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/dwtc-events-generate-record-dh25b-for-dubai-economy-1.500567462 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-28/4g1n89d1/DWTC-Horizontal.jpg Dubai World Trade Centre on Sheikh Zayed Road will continue hosting major conferences, even as mega events move to Expo City. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T17:07:48.921+04:00 DWTC events generate record Dh25b for Dubai economy Tourism, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/flying-from-dubai-these-airlines-have-suspended-routes-1.500567430 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-06/1q8wxklj/Dubaiairport Passengers at Dubai International Airport. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T16:53:06.866+04:00 Flying from Dubai? Many airlines continue to suspend routes Aviation, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/when-does-pokemon-champions-launch-on-mobile-in-the-uae-pre-registration-and-full-details-1.500567404 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-04/7up4a4in/pokemon.jpg Originally released on Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 in April, the game leans hard into competitive, structured battles. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T16:52:11.683+04:00 When does Pokemon Champions launch on mobile in the UAE? Pre-registration and full details Lifestyle, Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/dh30m-uae-lottery-winner-tayab-khan-to-quit-job-buy-mahindra-thar-rolex-watch-1.500567428 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/w0fusthk/Winner.JPG Tayab Khan https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/s0hbsi7d/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-08-at-4.41.23-PM.jpeg Tayab Khan (centre) with two of his friends who also won Dh6 million each Gulf News en 2026-06-08T16:48:34.866+04:00 Dh30m UAE Lottery winner Tayab Khan to quit job, buy Mahindra Thar, Rolex watch people, UAE, UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, The UAE Lottery https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/why-uae-families-are-turning-to-foundations-to-safeguard-their-assets-1.500567433 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/7o3889kq/Sharjeel2.jpg Sharjeel Akhtar, Managing Partner, Momentum Gulf News en 2026-06-08T16:44:49.525+04:00 Why UAE families are turning to foundations to safeguard their assets GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-acid-attack-on-young-doctor-sparks-outrage-and-hospital-strike-1.500567396 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-27/g1ltuejm/202510273554506.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-08T16:32:26.020+04:00 Pakistan: Acid attack on young doctor sparks outrage and hospital strike Pakistan, crime https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/midday-outdoor-work-ban-returns-across-uae-for-22nd-year-1.500567381 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-04/6455wjpf/Workers-at-construction-site.avif Workers to be shielded from direct sunlight between 12:30pm and 3:00pm under national safety policy. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/iyxxyt7y/Dalal.jpg Dalal Al Shehhi, Assistant Undersecretary for Labour Protection at MoHRE Gulf News en 2026-06-08T16:19:30.626+04:00 Midday outdoor work ban returns across UAE for 22nd year Government, MoHRE https://gulfnews.com/business/property/beyond-developments-unveils-dh4-billion-masterplan-for-the-yards-in-dubais-city-of-arabia-1.500567376 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/991yuq4b/BEYOND-The-Yards-01.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/v9x94fv4/BEYOND-The-Yards-01.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/oons4fbi/BEYOND-The-Yards-002.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/7noil8w3/BEYOND-The-Yards-003.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/gcjkt1xy/BEYOND-The-Yards-004.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-08T16:16:56.120+04:00 BEYOND Developments unveils Dh4-billion masterplan for The Yards in Dubai’s City of Arabia Property, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/sport/can-morocco-reignite-their-2022-magic-at-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-1.500567343 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/12/11/Youssef-En-Nesyri-_1850008a895_large.jpg Morocco's run to the semi-final of the 2022 World Cup is one of football's biggest underdog stories https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/ea7me60i/BelgiumVsMorocco2_184b9ff1e98_original_ratio.jpg Morocco's forward Zakaria Aboukhlal celebrates after he scored Morocco's second goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group F football match against Belgium https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/12/06/20221206-morocco-_184e8a1d2f1_large.jpg Morocco's players celebrate after the penalty shootout win over Spain https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/12/12/Portugal-s-Cristiano-Ronaldo-reacts_18505e6ee5e_large.jpg Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo left the pitch in tears after defeat to Morocco https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/ugf6hzqr/newsml_afp_com_20260607T000000Z_PH_GTY_2280411322.jpeg Mohamed Ouahbi led Morocco’s U20 side to a FIFA U-20 World Cup title in 2025 Gulf News en 2026-06-08T16:06:10.642+04:00 Can Morocco reignite their 2022 magic at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Sport, Football, World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/strait-of-hormuz-tensions-eu-sanctions-iranian-naval-command-two-officials-1.500567359 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-01/pdeeakd2/newsml_afp_com_20260601T130512Z_doc_b4m49n7.jpeg EU targets IRGC naval command over tolls and threats in vital oil chokepoint Gulf News en 2026-06-08T16:00:57.767+04:00 Strait of Hormuz tensions: EU sanctions Iranian naval command, two officials Mena, Europe, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/deliveroo-uae-launches-in-app-restaurant-reservations-powered-by-sevenrooms-1.500567342 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/hqxu7jpb/Deliveroo-Reservations.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-08T15:48:18.707+04:00 Deliveroo UAE launches in-app restaurant reservations powered by Sevenrooms Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/etihad-doubles-down-on-growth-plans-even-as-war-threatens-airline-profits-says-ceo-1.500567317 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/0se7w0ue/Antonoaldo.png "Foreign investors want to come to Abu Dhabi, and they want to tell Abu Dhabi, I'm here with you," said Neves on recovering corporate travel at the IATA AGM 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-19/hboqc6yi/A380.jpeg Etihad Airways is increasing Airbus A380 services to Paris as demand for Europe travel rises this summer. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T15:42:10.082+04:00 Etihad doubles down on growth plans even as war threatens airline profits, says CEO Aviation, Travel, Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi, Zayed International Airport https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-villa-sells-for-dh280m-as-demand-for-trophy-homes-soars-1.500567321 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/3wjoko1f/villa-main.jpg The sale of Villa Gaia, a six-bedroom waterfront mansion spanning nearly 22,000 square feet, comes as Dubai continues to attract high-net-worth individuals https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/k5jqiv6c/villa-2.jpg The property was also designed to cater to large gatherings while maintaining privacy for residents https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/p8mhvhlp/villa-sale.jpg The residence combines contemporary architecture with expansive living spaces Gulf News en 2026-06-08T15:38:36.213+04:00 Dubai villa sells for Dh280m as demand for trophy homes soars Property, Dubai property https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/fire-breaks-out-on-tanker-carrying-24-indians-south-of-hormuz-crew-safe-1.500567324 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-30/55gihkwm/newsml_afp_com_20260430T120918Z_doc_a9fx4g4.jpeg Desh Garima, an Indian-flagged tanker carrying crude oil that transited through the Strait of Hormuz, is seen docked at an offloading terminal along the coast in Mumbai on April 30, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T15:34:26.499+04:00 Fire breaks out on tanker carrying 24 Indians south of Hormuz, crew safe Mena, India, crime, india, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/why-ranveer-singh-and-alia-bhatts-takht-was-shelved-co-star-explains-the-medieval-kabhi-khushi-kabhie-gham-1.500567307 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/6wkwzn4j/ranveeralia.avif Fans were looking forward to see Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the film, Takht. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T15:32:25.514+04:00 Why Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt’s Takht was shelved: Co-star explains the ‘Medieval Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/podcasts/tell-me-why/tell-me-why-transparency-and-market-intelligence-are-critical-for-long-term-growth-of-the-uae-property-market-1.500567274 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/zfez92m5/Lead-1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/lv8w5qx6/Zhann.jpg Zhann Jochinke, Chief Operating Officer at Property Monitor https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/tvhxno8l/Zhann.jpg Zhann Jochinke, Chief Operating Officer at Property Monitor Gulf News en 2026-06-08T15:00:06.236+04:00 Tell Me Why transparency and market intelligence are critical for long-term growth of the UAE property market Tell Me Why https://gulfnews.com/business/my-business-a-five-minute-family-scare-led-this-uae-founder-to-build-a-safety-wearable-1.500531186 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/38cjszl3/STAFFBUS_260401_Youssef_Tapy_My_Business_VSAKLANI_11778067655999.jpg Youssef Al Hussiny, CEO & Co Founder, Tapy, for My Business. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/n5cow0i7/My-business.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/n0330sa6/STAFFBUS_260401_Youssef_Tapy_My_Business_VSAKLANI_41778067654444.jpg Youssef Al Hussiny, CEO & Co Founder, Tapy, for My Business. Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T14:48:04.696+04:00 My Business: A five-minute family scare led this UAE founder to build a safety wearable Business, My Business https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-four-month-forecast-el-niño-likely-to-bring-warmer-wetter-weather-from-july-to-november-1.500567224 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/nib76e71/Hot-summer.avif The NCM said the Niño 3.4 sea surface temperature anomaly stood at 0.5 degrees Celsius, placing conditions within the El Niño category. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T14:46:22.518+04:00 UAE four-month forecast: El Niño likely to bring warmer, wetter weather from July to November Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/7-dead-9-injured-in-dubai-road-accident-1.500567268 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/h6v4jnmo/minibus-truck.jpg Preliminary investigations indicate the truck came to a sudden stop in the middle of the road due to a technical malfunction. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T14:45:42.880+04:00 7 dead, 9 injured in Dubai road accident emergencies https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/dubai-expands-education-councils-to-include-parents-and-teachers-1.500567253 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/owky7ffa/KHDA-2.jpg Initiative aims to build stronger collaboration in the education sector. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/h5hbkxsq/KHDA-1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/oct4na1m/KHDA-1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/p4o4khvx/Dr-Amna-Almaazmi-KHDA.jpg Dr Amna Almaazmi, CEO of the Growth and Human Development Sector at KHDA Gulf News en 2026-06-08T14:41:48.363+04:00 Dubai expands education councils to include parents and teachers Education, KHDA, Dubai, Education https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/woman-ips-officer-raids-hyderabad-pub-uncovers-alleged-sex-racket-1.500567209 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/slpj1ebg/police.webp The operation was led by DCP Kukatpally Riti Raj, a 2018-batch IPS officer of the Telangana cadre. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T14:41:08.001+04:00 Woman IPS officer raids Hyderabad pub, uncovers alleged sex racket India, crime, india https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-forecasts-thunderstorms-and-heavy-rain-across-mecca-southern-regions-through-friday-1.500567199 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/c7ahwmx4/Rain-in-Najran-regin-SPA.webp thunderstorms and Rainfall expected across parts of the Mecca, Jazan, Asir and Al Baha regions through Friday, with some areas expected to receive moderate to heavy downpours. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T14:36:26.065+04:00 Saudi Arabia forecasts thunderstorms and heavy rain across Mecca, southern regions through Friday Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/uae-wage-protection-system-2026-which-workers-are-exempt-from-the-new-salary-payment-rules-1.500567217 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/t6neh2pa/STAFFBUS_260605_Al_Ansari_Exchange_VSAKLANI_81780888254796.jpg The UAE’s Wage Protection System (WPS) is an electronic salary transfer system regulated by MoHRE and the Central Bank, allowing salaries to be paid through banks and authorised exchange houses (Picture used for illustrative purposes - Al Ansari exchange at Dubai Hills Mall) . Gulf News en 2026-06-08T14:22:22.301+04:00 UAE Wage Protection System 2026: Which workers are exempt from the new salary payment rules? Living-Ask-Us, UAE Labour Law https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/BestBuys-lifestyle/5-best-4k-tvs-at-slashed-prices-in-the-uae-for-fifa-world-cup-2026-viewing-1.500567157 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-01-20/7qfc04w5/shutterstock2210377645.jpg These TVs pack a punch with 4K resolution, vibrant colours, and smart features, all while keeping your finances in check Gulf News en 2026-06-08T14:16:54.165+04:00 5 best 4K TVs at slashed prices in the UAE for FIFA World Cup 2026 viewing BestBuys-Lifestyle, Sport https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/fallen-rocket-found-in-west-bank-as-iran-israel-fire-intensifies-1.500567215 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/o9kcxdrb/42.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-08T14:11:42.271+04:00 Fallen rocket found in West Bank as Iran-Israel fire intensifies Mena, news-video https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-lottery-26-year-old-security-guard-and-four-friends-win-first-dh30-million-grand-prize-1.500567115 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/4n3rtyga/30-M-winner.JPG Tayab Khan Gulf News en 2026-06-08T14:03:29.393+04:00 UAE Lottery: 26-year-old security guard and four friends win Dh30 million grand prize UAE, UAE, The UAE Lottery https://gulfnews.com/sport/how-to-watch-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-in-uae-1.500567202 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/3rz0vk1w/Football_fans_watch_on_a_giant_screen_the_Qatar_2022_World_Cup_185130efb1c_original_ratio.jpg Football fans in the UAE can watch all 104 FIFA World Cup matches https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-14/0hd1fexr/FIFA-World-Cup The FIFA World Cup begins on Thursday June 11 Gulf News en 2026-06-08T14:01:11.508+04:00 How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in UAE Sport, World Cup, Football, UAE, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/textile-recycling-drive-inspires-community-action-in-uae-1.500567178 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/ha5jmlkv/Naseej-1.jpg Naseej, the UAE’s National Initiative for Textile Circularity, organised The Fabric of Possibility, an interactive community activation designed to engage members of the public, raise awareness of the challenges associated with textile waste, and highlight the sustainable solutions offered by the initiative to help reduce the waste impact. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T13:56:39.430+04:00 Textile recycling drive inspires community action in UAE Environment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-i-call-all-the-shots-on-iran-netanyahu-has-no-choice-1.500567186 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-21/n5hloqp6/ANI_20260521030342.jpg US President Donald Trump with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Photo/Reuters) Gulf News en 2026-06-08T13:50:46.780+04:00 Trump: I call all the shots on Iran, Netanyahu has no choice Mena, Americas, Donald Trump, Israel, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/dramatic-sharjah-rescue-saves-newborn-from-apartment-fire-1.500567169 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/iw1vzho0/Baby.jpg Coordinated response by Civil Defence stopped flames spreading and saved all occupants. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T13:45:55.931+04:00 Dramatic Sharjah rescue saves newborn from apartment fire emergencies, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/tenx-properties-unveils-dh100b-investment-opportunities-shaping-the-future-of-real-estate-1.500567168 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/o1r57b1b/TENX.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-08T13:42:00.915+04:00 TENX Properties unveils Dh100B investment opportunities, shaping the future of real estate Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/panic-at-philippine-elementary-school-as-earthquake-hits-1.500567154 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/eussg4rv/PhilippinesEarthquake66799-add4e.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-08T13:29:28.574+04:00 Panic at Philippine elementary school as earthquake hits Asia, news-video https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-launches-fourth-emirates-labour-market-award-1.500567137 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-16/idu7o2tm/newsml_afp_com_20260316T191801Z_doc_a3h97zq.jpeg Businesses and individuals can apply for prizes of up to Dh100,000. [Illustrative image] Gulf News en 2026-06-08T13:20:48.679+04:00 UAE launches fourth Emirates Labour Market Award Government, people, MoHRE https://gulfnews.com/technology/techie-tonic-rushing-into-ai-many-enterprises-are-ignoring-a-critical-foundation-1.500567134 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/4cvg274b/gulfnews2025-12-183x5tpcz6AI-work.avif Many organizations are attempting to deploy AI without first achieving a clear understanding of how their core business processes operate. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T13:19:18.124+04:00 Techie Tonic: Rushing into AI? Many enterprises are ignoring a critical foundation Technology https://gulfnews.com/uae/is-it-time-to-quit-your-job-uae-experts-share-warning-signs-and-when-staying-on-is-the-better-option-1.500567081 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/fad9vlp9/feature-lead.jpg Before looking outside the organisation, it is worth honestly assessing whether all internal opportunities for growth have been exhausted. Once that you feel you have genuinely used your bandwidth and explored available avenues, does it make sense to consider moving elsewhere. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/iwffr9k0/iq-uit.jpg You think you can breathe freely after that resignation, but sometimes the enormity of your decision hits you a little harder than you expected. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/1mmirlfu/reema.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/j7w25hfk/ellen.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/gcx07ajt/steven.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-08T13:18:00.586+04:00 Is it time to quit your job? UAE experts share warning signs and when staying on is the better option UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-homebuyers-get-wider-choice-after-dh5-billion-first-home-sales-1.500567129 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-13/tqqg0rzx/DubaiSkylineAFP-4.jpg An view of Dubai skyline. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T13:13:28.738+04:00 Dubai homebuyers get wider choice after Dh5 billion first-home sales Property, Dubai first-time home buyer programme https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/how-zverev-battled-two-opponent-on-way-to-french-open-title-1.500567107 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/zuhd1bue/61.jpg Germany's Alexander Zverev lifts "La Coupe des Mousquetaires" trophy after winning the men's final singles match against Italy's Flavio Cobolli on day 15 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T13:03:20.050+04:00 How Zverev battled two opponent on way to French Open title Tennis https://gulfnews.com/world/offbeat/jill-biden-recalls-returning-diamond-gift-from-india-pm-narendra-modi-1.500567088 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/5wo1ox9c/newsml_afp_com_20211202T000000Z_PH_GTY_1356853095.jpeg File photo: Joe Biden and Jill Biden. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T12:56:36.323+04:00 Jill Biden recalls returning diamond gift from India PM Narendra Modi Offbeat, India, Americas, Joe Biden, Narendra Modi https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/purehealth-pledges-dh100-million-to-uae-orphan-endowment-campaign-1.500567086 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/4iq9zmuf/Awqaf-PH-1.png Gulf News en 2026-06-08T12:52:13.408+04:00 PureHealth pledges Dh100 million to UAE orphan endowment campaign Health https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/uae-urges-private-joint-stock-firms-to-hold-annual-meetings-by-june-30-1.500567036 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/8gyfjd79/Abdulla-Bin-Touq.avif Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T12:33:54.881+04:00 UAE urges private joint-stock firms to hold annual meetings by June 30 economy, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/m42-brings-ai-driven-prostate-cancer-diagnostics-to-the-uae-1.500567049 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/xvij7awc/prostate.jpg M42’s National Reference Laboratory partners with Qritive to help pathologists improve diagnostic speed and accuracy. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/th218jmu/Dr-Laila-Abdelwareth.jpeg Dr Laila Abdel Wareth, CEO of Diagnostics at M42 Gulf News en 2026-06-08T12:11:49.670+04:00 M42 brings AI-driven prostate cancer diagnostics to the UAE Health, Health https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/photos-deadly-78-quake-rocks-mindanao-buildings-collapse-tsunami-alerts-issued-following-one-of-philippines-strongest-tremors-in-decades-1.500566743 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/s73wmoap/Screenshot-2026-06-08-at-10.58.43-AM.png A screengrab of a video shows a building housing a Jollibee fastfood store collapsing following a strong quake in Mindanao, southern Philippines. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/99ikd95a/43.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/ccsb4wke/on-alert.jpeg Amid shattered concrete and twisted steel, Filipino children explore the ruins of a collapsed building in General Santos City after a devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao on June 8, leaving a trail of destruction across southern Philippines. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/i31bp3v0/Screenshot-2026-06-08-at-11.19.52-AM.png Direct footage of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake shows a building collapsing at General Santos City in the Philippines. Authorities suspended classes and government operations across the region. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/svuz3hz0/Screenshot-2026-06-08-at-11.08.59-AM.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/194lderb/Screenshot-2026-06-08-at-10.59.16-AM.png Filipino grade school pupils duck when a strong earthquake jolted Mindanao early on Monday (June 8, 2026), during a flat-raising ceremony. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/1oykrnkv/Screenshot-2026-06-08-at-12.49.18-PM.png Debris strewn all over the General Santos City Airport. General Santos Airport (IATA code: GES), Mindanao's largest airport, located in Fatima, General Santos City. Following the powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake on June 8, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) temporarily suspended all airport operations to inspect facilities for safety https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/ng4uzd5c/e1.png A number of buildings in General Santos City sustained severe damage following the recorded 7.8 earthquake (#linog) that shook the city and surrounding areas on Monday morning (June 8, 2026). Gulf News en 2026-06-08T12:09:47.324+04:00 Killer 7.8 earthquake rocks Mindanao: Death toll rises to 31 as buildings collapse in Philippines' south — rescue operations ongoing Philippines https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/neet-paper-setters-put-under-lockdown-as-india-battles-leak-fears-1.500567032 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/x8gjzcsg/20260503169F.jpg NEET-UG (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate) is India’s nationwide entrance examination for medical colleges and is the primary route into MBBS and other undergraduate medical programmes. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T11:59:32.981+04:00 NEET paper setters put under lockdown as India battles leak fears India, india https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/branded-residences-are-built-to-sell-but-are-they-built-to-last-1.500567026 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/a6mzo14k/Wyndham.jpg Ramada Residences by Wyndham Dubai Al Jaddaf, United Arab Emirates Gulf News en 2026-06-08T11:57:12.858+04:00 Branded residences are built to sell, but are they built to last? Analysis, ultra luxury property market, Dubai property https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-announces-islamic-new-year-holiday-1.500567017 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/wiuzfulh/Ramadan_17197a2c174_original_ratio.jpg The UAE will observe a one-day holiday Gulf News en 2026-06-08T11:46:08.193+04:00 Dubai announces Islamic New Year holiday UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/japan-city-hunts-bear-after-multiple-urban-sightings-force-school-closures-1.500566969 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/wfladmvr/41.jpg A bear walks on the premises of an office in Fukushima, Japan, amid a rise in urban bear sightings and attacks in recent years. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T11:20:30.312+04:00 Japan city hunts bear after multiple urban sightings force school closures Asia https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/two-seriously-injured-in-gas-cylinder-explosion-at-oman-restaurant-1.500566915 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/v800gfr7/restaurant-fire-CDAA-Oman.jpg Firefighting teams from the Civil Defence and Ambulance Department in Muscat Governorate responded to the incident and brought the blaze under control after it erupted following the explosion. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T11:04:44.432+04:00 Two seriously injured in gas cylinder explosion at Oman restaurant Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/79-year-old-expat-in-uae-who-bought-big-ticket-every-month-for-20-years-wins-dh150000-1.500566958 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/fxfxb68h/Majed-Albert-Ghulmiyyah-.webp Majed Albert Ghulmiyyah https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/7li8dwqq/Jassim-Mohammad-Obaid-Alyassi.webp Jassim Mohammad Obaid Alyassi Gulf News en 2026-06-08T10:58:46.981+04:00 79-year-old Lebanese expat in UAE who bought Big Ticket every month for 20 years wins Dh150,000 people, UAE, UAE, Abu Dhabi, Big Ticket, Lebanon https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-tightens-oversight-of-expat-medical-exams-warns-of-sr100000-fines-1.500566906 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-05/cjq47g5l/_1x_1.jpg A view of Riyadh skyline. The ministry said the campaign is aimed at improving the quality and reliability of medical examinations, ensuring the accuracy of test results, strengthening compliance with approved health regulations and safeguarding public health. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T10:38:34.001+04:00 Saudi Arabia tightens oversight of expat medical exams, warns of SR100,000 fines Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ranveer-singh-offered-rs-10-crore-compensation-after-don-3-exit-says-poonam-dhillon-many-dont-even-do-that-1.500566909 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-27/74p99d0t/ANI_20260224083944.jpg Ranveer Singh has been under fire after his abrupt Don 3 exit. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T10:17:20.463+04:00 Ranveer Singh offered Rs 10 crore compensation after Don 3 exit, says Poonam Dhillon: 'Many don’t even do that' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/78-magnitude-quake-off-philippines-kills-one-triggers-tsunami-warnings-1.500566724 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/8ic5cnus/31.jpg A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 15 people, collapsing buildings and sparking tsunami warnings across the region. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/ivbsf3f3/43.jpg Rescuers inspect the damage after an earthquake in General Santos, Philippines. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/wtefu5co/51.jpg Philippine Red Cross, rescuers inspect the damage to Notre Dame of Dadiangas University after an earthquake in General Santos. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/99ie4neh/43.jpg Rescuers inspect the damage after an earthquake in General Santos, Philippines. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/zk44z6e1/35.jpg Bystanders reacting to the collapse of a fast food restaurant in an 7.8 magnitude earthquake in General Santos City. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/cfls42c4/36.jpg Vehicles damaged by debris after powerful earthquake in the Mindanao region. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/yntetuxf/37.jpg People gathered outside a damaged building after a powerful earthquake in General Santos city. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T09:35:22.151+04:00 Major quake off Philippines kills at least 15, triggers tsunami warnings Philippines https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/kim-soo-hyun-returns-to-work-after-a-year-following-recent-legal-win-in-kim-sae-ron-case-1.500566865 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-11/3d43ikr2/Untitled-design.png After Kim Sae-ron's death last year, a YouTuber had emerged with allegations that she had been in a relationship with Kim Soo-hyun, when she was only 15. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T09:33:13.049+04:00 Kim Soo-hyun returns to work after a year, following recent legal win in Kim Sae-ron case Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/uae-gold-buyers-get-price-relief-as-dubai-rates-hit-june-low-1.500566869 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/xwnjmwhp/DubaiGold Dubai Gold https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-12-20/njig4s9b/Stock_Ahmad_Assiri_Mug_193058f9292_author.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-08T09:33:11.648+04:00 UAE gold buyers get price relief as Dubai rates hit June low Retail, YourMoney-Saving-Investment, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/tony-awards-2026-full-winners-list-john-lithgow-lesley-manville-and-joshua-henry-among-big-winners-1.500566839 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/fbb9xjg3/newsml_afp_com_20260607T000000Z_PH_GTY_2280401592.jpeg John Lithgow and Jordan Fisher attend The 79th Annual Tony Awards First Impression's Presented by City National Bank at Radio City Music Hall on June 07, 2026 in New York City. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T09:03:53.951+04:00 Tony Awards 2026 full winners list: John Lithgow, Lesley Manville and Joshua Henry among big winners Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/technology/apple-prepares-ios-27-rollout-siri-upgrade-camera-updates-ai-push-and-release-timeline-1.500566806 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-01/z7hutx4j/gold-iphone-18-Pro.jpeg The update also arrives as part of a wider ecosystem refresh, with new versions of iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS expected alongside it. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T08:39:09.662+04:00 Apple prepares iOS 27 rollout: Siri upgrade, camera updates, AI push and release timeline Technology https://gulfnews.com/your-money/saving-investment/rupee-and-peso-dip-turns-into-a-remittance-boost-for-uae-expats-1.500301712 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-28/4b41s6hy/newsml_afp_com_20250928T133045Z_doc_77287ae.jpeg 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 2026-06-08T08:34:55.377+04:00 Indian rupee, Pakistani rupee and Philippine peso remain soft, boosting dirham for expats. Remit now? YourMoney-Saving-Investment, Pakistan, Philippines, India, Markets, Pakistan, Indian Rupee, india, Philippines, Philippine peso, UAE remittance https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-court-fines-jails-and-orders-deportation-of-ex-manager-for-embezzling-dh21-million-1.500566704 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/02/11/REG-200211-COURT-1581415967577_17033bcab5a_large.jpg Dubai court ordered an ex-accounts manager to pay Dh2.3m over embezzled funds. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/02/11/REG-200211-COURT-1581415967577_17033bcab5a_large.jpg Dubai court fines, jails and deports man for embezzling Dh2.1M Gulf News en 2026-06-08T08:34:33.648+04:00 Dubai court fines, jails and orders deportation of ex-manager for embezzling Dh2.1 million Crime, crime, Dubai, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/israel-strikes-iran-defying-trumps-call-for-restraint-1.500566228 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/h5foxga9/33.jpg A pro-government Iranian demonstrator waves her country's flag in a gathering in Tehran, Iran. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T08:17:00.531+04:00 Israel strikes Iran, defying Trump's call for restraint Mena, Americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/world/mena/{{slug}}-1.500566675-1.500566675 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-26/axtam88o/Lebanon.jpeg A scene in Sohmor in eastern Lebanon's Bekaa Valley. Sohmor sits in the western Bekaa, an area Israel has repeatedly targeted as a Hezbollah stronghold and weapons corridor. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T08:01:53.680+04:00 A timeline of the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel over Lebanon iran israel hezbollah ceasefire timeline war trump https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-the-ufc-fight-on-the-white-house-south-lawn-for-trumps-birthday-1.500566540 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/nrfs12di/preview.jpg Construction continues on the arena on the South Lawn of the White House for a future UFC mixed martial arts fight, Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell) Gulf News en 2026-06-08T07:57:53.753+04:00 Lawsuit seeks to stop the UFC fight on the White House South Lawn for Trump's birthday white house ufc fight lawsuit trump birthday https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/hugh-laurie-claps-back-politely-at-house-md-criticism-over-same-story-every-episode-not-meant-for-you-1.500566769 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/k9dqawsl/hughlie.JPG Gulf News en 2026-06-08T07:51:38.729+04:00 Hugh Laurie claps back (politely) at House M.D. criticism over 'same story every episode': 'Not meant for you' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/3rd-ld-writethru-2202-1.500566572 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/wcyx6old/preview.jpg Denmark's and Ukraine's players accompany Christian Eriksen to a waiting ambulance during the international friendly soccer match between Denmark and Ukraine in Odense, Denmark, Sunday, June 7, 2026, after Eriksen has collapsed on the field again while playing for Denmark’s national team. (Bo Amstrup/Ritzau Scanpix via AP) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/wcyx6old/preview.jpg Denmark's and Ukraine's players accompany Christian Eriksen to a waiting ambulance during the international friendly soccer match between Denmark and Ukraine in Odense, Denmark, Sunday, June 7, 2026, after Eriksen has collapsed on the field again while playing for Denmark’s national team. (Bo Amstrup/Ritzau Scanpix via AP) Gulf News en 2026-06-08T07:09:43.429+04:00 Christian Eriksen 'conscious' after another on-field collapse in Denmark match, national team says eriksen collapses denmark ukraine soccer https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/chinese-leader-xi-heads-to-north-korea-1.500566692 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/he20ta1u/preview.jpg FILE - In this photo provided by the North Korean government, Russian President Vladimir Putin, from left, Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un walk to attend a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II at the Tiananmen Square in Beijing Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP, File) Gulf News en 2026-06-08T06:49:01.382+04:00 Chinese leader Xi arrives in North Korea for closely watched talks with Kim china north korea xi kim https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-says-it-destroyed-two-iran-drones-targeting-hormuz-shipping-2-1.500565954 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/ueda2dqo/ANI_20260607205911.jpg Israel says Iran launched missiles at it in first such bombardment since fragile ceasefire https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/a2hx5xob/ANI_20260607194902.jpg Iranian consulate strongly condemns Israel’s attacks on Lebanon (Photo/X@IRANinMumbai) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/5ud1i3t5/gulfnews2026-06-06pyss936ctrrrummp.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/yxr8jfqj/gulfnews2026-05-19hr7th1mrgulfnews2026-05-17rtmqnzb0gulfnews2025-07-23mosb0nylIMG9323.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/8hiq8l9o/newsml_afp_com_20260607T122121Z_doc_b69y98u.jpeg A customs officer looks at the plane carrying Iran's football team while landing at the Tijuana International Airport in Tijuana, Mexico on June 7, 2026, ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup football tournament. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/g79of6z4/HKN0SObWUAAyPhM.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/2ljz0u9v/HKOAGMLXAAAV-OL.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/11/07/Donald-Trump_1930495bbba_large.jpg Trump urges Iran to return to talks after missile attack Gulf News en 2026-06-08T06:43:49.700+04:00 100 days of US-Iran war: Iran fires missiles at Israel, first strike since April ceasefire Mena, Americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-forecast-temperatures-to-reach-47c-amid-dust-and-rough-seas-2-1.500566714 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-29/a85gsf5d/Hot-weather Temperatures are set to climb across much of the country, reaching between 42°C –47°C in inland areas. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T06:12:29.940+04:00 UAE weather forecast: Temperatures to reach 47°C amid dust and rough seas Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/oil-climbs-above-95-as-traders-watch-supply-risks-global-demand-outlook-1.500566726 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/76dp80qd/20260312306.jpg The fragile ceasefire has yet to convince shippers to risk the narrow Hormuz Strait, the critical chokepoint that carries about 20% of the world’s oil supply. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T06:09:04.736+04:00 Oil climbs above $95 as traders watch supply risks, global demand outlook Energy https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/why-uae-residents-shouldnt-expect-interest-rates-to-be-cut-next-week-1.500566448 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-30/s57yv3km/Hand-over-money The funds, estimated to be worth millions of dirhams, were subsequently processed through official channels to help return them to their rightful owners. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T06:08:00.000+04:00 Why UAE residents shouldn't expect interest rates to be cut next week Banking, Living-Banking, Americas, UAE Central Bank https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-calls-for-calm-presses-netanyahu-for-restraint-after-iran-missile-attack-1.500566719 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/uv4z78nh/202606083817367.jpg The reported call from US President Donald Trump to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu came at a critical moment for a fragile ceasefire that Washington has been trying to preserve after weeks of escalating confrontation involving Iran, Israel and US forces in the region. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T05:56:44.696+04:00 Trump calls for calm, presses Netanyahu for restraint after Iran missile attack Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/luxury-yacht-engulfed-by-flames-at-singapore-marina-sending-huge-plumes-of-smoke-into-the-sky-1.500566698 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/6mh5g26y/Screenshot-2026-06-08-at-9.38.25-AM.png Flames engulf the luxury vessel while berthed at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove in Singapore on Jun 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/vurcejtv/Screenshot-2026-06-08-at-9.38.25-AM.png The luxury vessel is engulfed in flames while berthed at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove in Singapore on Jun 7, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T05:14:56.545+04:00 Luxury yacht engulfed by flames at Singapore Marina, sending huge plumes of smoke into the sky Asia https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/passion-or-pressure-the-story-we-tell-our-children-matters-1.500566088 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/33zplz59/Parents_need_to_sit_with_children_and_supervise_their_phone_usage__preferably_provide_them_with_basi.jpg If we constantly speak of pressure, children may grow up fearing challenges. If we speak of opportunity, possibility, perseverance, and purpose, they are more likely to embrace them. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T05:04:00.000+04:00 Passion or pressure? The story we tell our children matters Op-Eds, Family, Education, Education https://gulfnews.com/world/world-facing-increased-nuclear-risk-researchers-warn-1.500566643 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-03/w2jzwo8o/newsml_afp_com_20250503T192126Z_doc_44dw89e.jpeg Russian Yars Intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) drive through central Moscow during a rehearsal for the Victory Day parade where Russia will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the 1945 defeat of Nazi Germany, on May 3, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T04:01:40.563+04:00 World facing increased nuclear risk, researchers warn World https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/middle-east-airlines-face-43-billion-loss-in-2026-says-iata-1.500566564 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/quyd3n36/20210603_dubai_airports_179d012c2dc_original_ratio.jpg Despite the bleak forecast, demand for flying remains strong. Passenger numbers are expected to reach 5.1 billion in 2026 (up 2.4 per cent on 2025). https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/e3nravlf/IATA-Director-General-Willie-Walsh It’s a tough year for all airlines, especially those whose balance sheets had not yet recovered from COVID. And, of course, for those operating in the Gulf, said Walsh. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/p6dmcly7/IATA-Brazil-VP.jpg Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin attended the opening ceremony of the AGM. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T04:00:00.000+04:00 Middle East airlines face $4.3 billion loss in 2026, says IATA Aviation, Travel, travel, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-says-targeted-terrorist-groups-in-iraq-1.500566667 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-16/fucr8t9y/newsml_afp_com_20260416T172347Z_doc_a83m6g6.jpeg Female members of the Iranian Kurdish opposition Komala party attend to the grave of Ghazal Moulai, a Peshmerga fighter in the ranks of the Iranian Kurdish opposition, during her funeral at the "Sheikh Ahmed Hindi" cemetery in the city of Sulaymaniyah, in the autonomous Kurdistan region on April 16, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T03:59:59.248+04:00 Iran says targeted 'terrorist groups' in Iraq Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/mojtaba-khamenei-is-pretty-badly-injured-trump-1.500566661 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/4ncg54ii/Screenshot-2026-06-08-at-7.39.02-AM.png A combo photograph showing US President Donald Trump and Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T03:25:00.916+04:00 Mojtaba Khamenei is 'pretty badly injured': Trump Mena, Americas, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/munich-airport-flights-briefly-grounded-after-tower-evacuation-1.500566604 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/4h617drn/newsml_afp_com_20260607T202543Z_doc_b6b48b6.jpeg The tower is seen at the Munich International Airport in Munich, southern Germany, on June 7, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T02:41:25.989+04:00 Munich airport flights briefly grounded after tower evacuation Aviation https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-suspends-flights-at-tehran-international-airport-local-media-1.500566640 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2016/6/23/1_16a0837a7e2.1851577_1305738237_16a0837a7e2_large.jpg File photo shows an Iranian Mahan Air passenger plane taking off as a plane of Iran's national air carrier, Iran Air, is parked at left, at Mehrabad airport in Tehran. Local media reported late on Sunday (June 8, 2026) that all incoming flights at Tehran's international airport were suspended after Iranian missile strikes on Israel. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T02:36:35.422+04:00 Iran suspends flights at Tehran international airport: local media Mena, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/world/is-super-el-niño-coming-un-warns-of-potentially-historic-climate-event-as-fossil-fuel-emissions-push-planet-into-danger-zone-1.500566638 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/5dc7dg55/357819_01_02__Read_Only__18d464c9387_original_ratio.jpg A helicopter from the Armed Forces drops water to put out a forest fire in Bogota on January 23, 2024. At least four active forest fires hit several regions of Colombia and the capital Bogota this Tuesday, amid a wave of conflagrations due to high temperatures derived from the El Niño phenomenon, authorities reported. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/6gryuhrn/gulfnewsimport20220325MENA-DROUGHT17fc0b9db83large.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-02/ina85lod/newsml_afp_com_20260602T070009Z_doc_b4nb6nq.jpeg Head of climate prediction services at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Wilfran Moufouma-Okia points on graphs displayed on a computer screen at the WMO headquarters in Geneva, on June 1, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/xe00udyk/El-Nino-and-La-Nina-science-notes.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/11/16/Nasa-storm-parade-November_19332d65bd7_large.jpg A "Super El Niño" is an extreme phase of the natural El Niño and La Niña cycle, occurring when equatorial Pacific sea surface temperatures spike by more than 2°C above average. This massive release of heat into the atmosphere triggers severe and simultaneous global climate extremes like droughts, floods, and stronger storms. For example, on November 14, 2024, US space agency Nasa released a stunning satellite image showing a lineup of four tropical cyclones — Marce, Nika, Ofel, and Pepito — stretching across the western Pacific (as captured on November 11, 2024). Gulf News en 2026-06-08T02:11:31.529+04:00 Is 'super El Niño' coming? UN warns of potentially historic climate event as fossil fuel emissions push planet into danger zone World https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/uk-france-germany-back-direct-ukraine-russia-talks-joint-statement-1.500566626 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-18/tk8t0fzu/newsml_afp_com_20250818T224535Z_doc_69vj79e.jpeg This combination of pictures created on August 18, 2025 shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) in Washington, DC, on August 18, 2025 and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-06-08T01:52:28.090+04:00 UK, France, Germany back direct Ukraine-Russia talks: joint statement Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-missile-attack-on-israel-triggers-temporary-airspace-closures-in-iran-iraq-and-syria-1.500566620 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-16/bc0uwmpa/gulfnewsimport20190806190806-travel16c66f66603large.avif Missile barrage on Israel forces neighbouring countries to close airspace Gulf News en 2026-06-08T00:44:06.933+04:00 Iran missile attack on Israel triggers temporary airspace closures in Iran, Iraq and Syria Mena, Syria, Iraq, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/the-new-rules-of-chinas-trade-1.500563203 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-04/4a7o8r8w/Gulf-NewsGISChinaTradeNative800x600.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000+04:00 The new rules of China’s trade Markets https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/qatar-denies-airspace-closure-amid-viral-social-media-claims-flights-continue-as-usual-1.500566585 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/gpfybjq2/Qatarflag Qatar flag Gulf News en 2026-06-07T23:26:07.231+04:00 Qatar denies airspace closure amid viral social media claims, flights continue as usual Qatar, Qatar, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/why-bcci-is-sending-sooryavanshis-parents-on-india-tours-after-ipl-breakout-1.500566571 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-19/dy49awrc/newsml_afp_com_20260519T135232Z_doc_b3c76zl.jpeg BCCI backs 15-year-old IPL sensation with rare family-support move on tours https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-31/jy9gamwt/newsml_afp_com_20260531T201450Z_doc_b4ka4ak.jpeg Rajasthan Royals' Indian cricket player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (R) is awarded the "Orange Cap" by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice president Rajeev Shukla during the presentation ceremony at the end of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 final match between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Narendra Modi Stadium of Ahmedabad on June 1, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-05/61wvual9/IPL_2026__RR_vs_GT_0214F.jpg Parents to travel with prodigy as BCCI shields youngest hopeful from pressure https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-05/ah3bcgyv/SRH_vs_RR_014_uvh3KLV.JPG Reward Sooryavanshi with T20I cap https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-06/mbkhfjyw/preview.jpg Rajasthan Royals' captain Riyan Parag consoles his teammate Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after Gujarat Titans won against Rajasthan Royals during the Indian Premier League cricket match in New Chandigarh, India, Friday, May 29, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-19/rt1ri2go/newsml_afp_com_20260519T170751Z_doc_b3d92dz.jpeg Rajasthan Royals' Indian cricket player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi celebrates after scoring a half-century (50 runs) during the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on May 19, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T23:03:57.869+04:00 Why BCCI is sending Sooryavanshi’s parents on India tours after IPL breakout Cricket, IPL, IPL-Rajasthan, cricket, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi https://gulfnews.com/uae/70-companies-1000-jobs-in-uae-inside-moiats-major-emirati-employment-push-1.500566550 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/hrpqhmfz/2.PNG More than 70 firms to recruit Emiratis for AI, clean energy and advanced industry https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/xynainxf/v.PNG Gulf News en 2026-06-07T22:09:14.298+04:00 70 companies, 1,000 jobs in UAE: Inside MoIAT’s major Emirati employment push UAE, UAE jobs https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/alexander-zverev-wins-first-grand-slam-title-at-french-open-1.500566536 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/99d0r25b/newsml_afp_com_20260607T175136Z_doc_b6ap3vf.jpeg Winner Germany's Alexander Zverev cheers Italy's Flavio Cobolli at the end of their men's final singles match on day 15 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/mg7tfyep/newsml_afp_com_20260607T175005Z_doc_b6ap3tx.jpeg Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates after winning the mens final singles match against Italy's Flavio Cobolli on day 15 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/qarzz8hk/newsml_afp_com_20260607T174738Z_doc_b6ap3ta.jpeg Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates after winning the mens final singles match against Italy's Flavio Cobolli on day 15 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/rvru4wfl/newsml_afp_com_20260607T174852Z_doc_b6ar64f.jpeg Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates after winning the mens final singles match against Italy's Flavio Cobolli on day 15 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/uhzs6qcv/newsml_afp_com_20260607T172608Z_doc_b6ab96v.jpeg Germany's Alexander Zverev plays a forehand return to Italy's Flavio Cobolli during their men's final singles match on day 15 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/3qmnfsrl/newsml_afp_com_20260607T170525Z_doc_b6an7bh.jpeg Italy's Flavio Cobolli reacts after winning the fourth set during his mens final singles match against Germany's Alexander Zverev on day 15 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/ynlfskuz/newsml_afp_com_20260607T164516Z_doc_b6ak9fk.jpeg Germany's Alexander Zverev plays a forehand return to Italy's Flavio Cobolli during their men's final singles match on day 15 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/mlh7wbhx/newsml_afp_com_20260607T155524Z_doc_b6ah6pc.jpeg Germany's Alexander Zverev reacts as he wins the third set during his mens final singles match against Italy's Flavio Cobolli on day 15 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 7, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T21:52:02.132+04:00 Alexander Zverev wins first Grand Slam title at French Open Tennis, French Open, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/crooked-network-trump-storms-off-tense-meet-the-press-interview-over-2020-election-row-1.500566500 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/4s893r0w/HKN0SObWUAAyPhM.jpg Trump cuts NBC interview short after clash over 2020 ‘rigged’ election claims Gulf News en 2026-06-07T21:27:47.145+04:00 ‘Crooked network’: Trump storms off tense Meet the Press interview over 2020 election row Americas, us-elections, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/bus-truck-collision-kills-18-pilgrims-injures-17-in-southern-iraq-1.500566486 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/5icbkiys/Horrific-crash-in-Iraq.webp The bus was transporting passengers to the holy city of Karbala to visit the Imam Hussein shrine when the collision occurred. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T20:52:56.467+04:00 Bus-truck collision kills 18 pilgrims, injures 17 in southern Iraq Mena, Iraq https://gulfnews.com/uae/mohre-launches-upgraded-uae-work-permits-adds-13-types-to-speed-up-hiring-1.500566457 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/mj4xj8w4/IMG5504.jpeg UAE launches new phase of streamlined, fully digital work permit services https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-01-20/mx09l69w/Stock-New-Job-1.jpg Find out how hiring trends shift during UAE summer months and why jobseekers shouldn’t pause their search despite slower timelines. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T20:24:14.530+04:00 MoHRE launches upgraded UAE work permits, adds 13 types to speed up hiring UAE, UAE jobs, MoHRE https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/diez-non-oil-trade-surges-46-to-record-dh491-billion-in-2025-1.500566470 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/wz60yghe/DIEZ.jpg DIEZ's share of Dubai's non-oil trade also rose to 16% during a year in which the emirate's external trade exceeded Dh3 trillion. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T20:23:10.227+04:00 DIEZ non-oil trade surges 46% to record Dh491 billion in 2025 economy, Markets, Government, UAE economy https://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport/antonelli-wins-fifth-race-in-a-row-at-incident-filled-monaco-gp-1.500566443 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/wn3tgnj6/newsml_afp_com_20260607T153958Z_doc_b6af9eq.jpeg Winner Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli wrapped in the national Italian flag celebrates after competing in the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Monaco street circuit in Monaco, ahead of the, on June 7, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T19:51:57.601+04:00 Antonelli wins fifth race in a row at incident-filled Monaco GP Motorsport, Formula-One https://gulfnews.com/business/property/uae-tops-global-property-investment-appeal-as-stability-and-regulation-drive-demand-1.500566417 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-09/dv2o89sn/Lt.-General-Sheikh-Saif-bin-Zayed-Al-Nahyan-Deputy-Prime-Minister-and-Minister-of-the-Interior Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Gulf News en 2026-06-07T19:28:50.153+04:00 UAE tops global property investment appeal as stability and regulation drive demand Property, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/opec-is-increasing-oil-production-again-what-it-means-for-the-uae-now-1.500566418 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/9rf8vsop/STOCK_OPEC_17618639305_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-07T19:19:34.398+04:00 OPEC+ is increasing oil production again — what it means for the UAE now Energy, Markets, Fuel prices https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/indian-expat-mothers-facebook-plea-helps-her-fly-home-from-uae-after-years-1.500566414 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/ac0lixjv/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-07-at-7.12.06-PM.jpeg Hasta Mahananda Gulf News en 2026-06-07T19:18:57.273+04:00 Indian expat mother's Facebook plea helps her fly home from UAE after years people, UAE, India https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-lodges-second-icao-protest-over-iran-airspace-violations-1.500566412 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/0hr4865u/HKOAGMLXAAAV-OL.jpg Kuwait urges ICAO action after deadly Iranian strikes on airport terminal Gulf News en 2026-06-07T19:00:28.037+04:00 Kuwait lodges second ICAO protest over Iran airspace violations Kuwait, Kuwait, Aviation, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/sharjah-police-recover-bag-containing-residents-five-year-savings-after-taxi-mix-up-1.500566388 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/5jp4seoq/190.jpeg Swift police action and CCTV help resident recover life savings left in taxi Gulf News en 2026-06-07T18:27:21.111+04:00 Sharjah Police recover bag containing resident's five-year savings after taxi mix-up Crime, Sharjah Police https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-kalayaan-2026-brought-filipino-culture-to-life-in-dubai-1.500566238 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/qhw7tp0f/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-07-at-14.50.35-2.jpeg The event has stood as a display of the Filipino community’s resilience, gratitude, and lasting contribution to the UAE’s multicultural society https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/xmxzo3n2/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-07-at-14.50.35.jpeg Attendees holding UAE and Philippine flags https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/exmbv5ln/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-07-at-14.50.36-8.jpeg Ruth Villagracia with her daughter Summer https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/z7fueqky/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-07-at-14.50.36-5.jpeg From left to right: Abdul Kareem and Syed Moaz Ali https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/r13j4566/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-07-at-14.50.36-7.jpeg The food area has been one of the busiest sections of the venue https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/pvlyukif/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-07-at-14.50.36.jpeg Rashed Al Tamimi, director of Emirates Loves Philippines https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/qug0teu1/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-07-at-14.50.36-2.jpeg Alfonso Ferdinand Ver, Philippine ambassador to the UAE https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/begdml22/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-07-at-14.50.36-9.jpeg Maria Louisa Aziza Zekag, president of Las Damas De Rizal Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/r0uphy7y/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-07-at-14.50.36-4.jpeg Maricor Nana, branch manager of Trip Expert International https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/yoylvjp7/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-07-at-14.50.36-6.jpeg The UAE and the Philippines share a long-standing friendship https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/4uaa5312/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-07-at-14.50.36-3.jpeg Donell Gumiran, travel photographer and creative director of Muna creative branding agency Gulf News en 2026-06-07T18:21:19.274+04:00 How Kalayaan 2026 brought Filipino culture to life in Dubai UAE, Philippines, people, Pinoy, UAE, events, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/sudden-stops-caused-24-traffic-crashes-in-uae-in-2025-1.500566355 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/91krj3ls/How_to_report_a_minor_traffic_accident_in_the_UAE_17766c96113_original_ratio.jpg Stopping in the middle of the road is among the most dangerous traffic violations, particularly on high-speed roads where motorists have little time to react, increasing the risk of severe crashes, fatalities and serious injuries. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T18:08:26.707+04:00 Sudden stops caused 24 traffic crashes in UAE in 2025 Transport, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/more-than-1000-athletes-participate-as-uae-games-2026-opens-in-abu-dhabi-1.500566357 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/odbqz76s/IMG5501.jpeg UAE Games 2026 champions inclusion with over 1,000 athletes of determination Gulf News en 2026-06-07T17:42:59.399+04:00 More than 1,000 athletes participate as UAE Games 2026 opens in Abu Dhabi UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/5-creative-summer-camps-for-children-and-teens-in-abu-dhabi-1.500563087 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2012/6/28/1_16a08289ff8.1041860_365000133_16a08289ff8_large.jpg The Summer in Abu Dhabi festival https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-11/r1qlo2lm/Zayed-National-Museum Zayed National Museum https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-27/juqu0tr4/A.jpg Abu Dhabi Police heritage recreated at Qasr Al Hosn https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/1obg86qn/House_of_Wisdom_181b9d13473_original_ratio.jpg kids summer camp Gulf News en 2026-06-07T17:28:42.171+04:00 5 creative summer camps for children and teens in Abu Dhabi Lifestyle, Summer, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/jordan-gunman-kills-wife-and-two-employees-at-social-development-centre-before-taking-own-life-1.500566274 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/86ucxiuq/6a2405256eec7.webp Authorities later found the gunman suffering from a gunshot wound, and it is believed he had taken his own life. He was taken to hospital but subsequently died. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T17:15:17.441+04:00 Jordan gunman kills wife and two employees at social development centre before taking own life Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egyptian-mother-arrested-for-shouting-exam-answers-to-son-from-outside-school-1.500566320 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/w3al0lgs/Egyptian-mother.webp Egyptian mother was caught on camera while shouting exam answers to son from outside school. The video has gone viral and raising public debate over exam pressure. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T17:06:08.171+04:00 Egyptian mother arrested for shouting exam answers to son from outside school Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/uae/uaes-mohesr-explores-new-model-linking-universities-with-future-job-skills-1.500566327 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-27/826b0avr/STOCK_JOB_INTERVIEW_1749b274c54_original_ratio.jpg UAE explores global best practices to link academic expertise with job market demand https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/poz2f3i4/2e76b1ea-f1de-4345-8cb0-1df5a171a0a8.jpeg Workshop aims to align higher education with UAE’s evolving labour market needs Gulf News en 2026-06-07T17:05:49.047+04:00 UAE’s MoHESR explores new model linking universities with future job skills UAE, UAE jobs https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/salim-kumar-laid-to-rest-as-kerala-bids-emotional-farewell-pm-modi-mammootty-mohanlal-lead-tributes-1.500566285 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/mpotdfag/HKM4CV8bIAA3GBo.jpg Kerala mourns Salim Kumar, an irreplaceable voice of humour, heart and courage Gulf News en 2026-06-07T16:42:44.138+04:00 Salim Kumar laid to rest as Kerala bids emotional farewell: PM Modi, Mammootty, Mohanlal lead tributes South-Indian, kerala cinema, Malayalam cinema https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/a-sari-from-mars-how-an-indian-isro-scientists-outfit-reached-the-smithsonian-us-museum-1.500566286 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/oda44rrj/f9690110-58d6-11f1-8b8c-6d33e1d5abb6.jpg.webp Inside the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC, between objects that have touched the edges of human possibility, there is a red and blue silk sari. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/r8gv5ute/eb8169f0-5824-11f1-ab54-8b21c7b2a5d0.jpg.webp Nandini Harinath served as the deputy operations director for Mangalyaan, India's maiden Mars Orbiter Mission. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/9jcaa76p/f259a360-581e-11f1-ab54-8b21c7b2a5d0.jpg.webp Gulf News en 2026-06-07T16:41:14.228+04:00 A sari from Mars: How an Indian ISRO scientist's outfit reached the Smithsonian US museum India, Americas, india, America https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-president-appoints-hamad-al-kaabi-as-director-general-of-the-federal-authority-for-nuclear-regulation-1.500566302 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/w78jt1it/HKNWwv0bQAAPGej.jpg Hamad Al Kaabi, veteran nuclear envoy, named Director General of UAE Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation Gulf News en 2026-06-07T16:34:19.205+04:00 UAE President appoints Hamad Al Kaabi as Director General of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/new-weekly-diabetes-jab-cuts-blood-sugar-body-weight-in-major-trial-1.500566280 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/ggioi7tl/OPN_210321_edit_17853d5d903_original_ratio.jpg The weight-loss results were equally striking. Participants receiving retatrutide lost between 11.5% and 15.3% of their body weight on average, compared with 2.6% in the placebo group. Illustrative image. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T16:14:37.635+04:00 New weekly diabetes jab cuts blood sugar, body weight in major trial Europe, Health Fitness, Health, Europe https://gulfnews.com/uae/venus-and-jupiter-to-stage-rare-close-approach-visible-across-uae-skies-1.500566257 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-19/t7epj6qm/crescent-moon-triangle.png A rare celestial display will see Venus and Jupiter appear exceptionally close together in the evening sky during June 7-9, with the closest apparent approach occurring on June 9. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T15:40:30.465+04:00 Venus and Jupiter to stage rare close approach visible across UAE skies UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/indian-expat-in-dubai-wife-and-relative-killed-in-kerala-road-accident-1.500566231 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/ufcqbmuc/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-07-at-12.53.32-PM.jpeg Shafid Erahim and Shahina Shafid Gulf News en 2026-06-07T15:02:10.236+04:00 Indian expat in Dubai, wife and relative killed in Kerala road accident emergencies, India, UAE, kerala, Indian expats, india, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-deports-4690-illegal-residents-crackdown-nets-7760-arrests-1.500566194 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/62kjvrkk/KSA The arrests were made during joint inspection campaigns carried out by security forces in cooperation with relevant government agencies between May 28 and June 3. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T14:58:01.835+04:00 Saudi Arabia deports 4,690 illegal residents, crackdown nets 7,760 arrests Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/couple-travelled-1-400km-to-kill-delhi-professor-here-s-why-1.500566222 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/iplit4f8/murder.gif Debosmita Paul was found dead inside her sixth-floor apartment in Vasundhara Enclave on Wednesday, with a deep head injury and severed wrist veins. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T14:57:41.902+04:00 West Bengal couple travelled 1,400km to kill Delhi professor. Here’s why India, crime, india https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dubai-flights-relaunch-still-uncertain-as-philippine-airlines-resumes-doha-route-1.500566207 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/8dg7s5ed/PAL-3.jpg Philippine Airlines said its Dubai operations remain under review as the carrier prepares to resume Doha flights amid ongoing disruption caused by the Middle East conflict and rising fuel prices. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/m767vlfe/PAL.jpg Philippine Airlines President Richard Nuttall speaks to reporters on the sidelines of the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, where the carrier discussed the impact of Middle East tensions on its Gulf operations and confirmed plans to join the OneWorld Alliance. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/8wuayser/PAL-2.jpg PAL and oneworld Allaince execs at the IATA AGM in Rio. From L-R: Ole Orvér, oneworld chief executive officer, PAL Holdings, Inc. President Lucio C. Tan III, PAL President Richard Nuttall, and robert Isom, American Airlines CEO and chairman of the oneworld Governing Board joined by two PAL cabin crew members. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T14:50:08.687+04:00 Dubai flights relaunch still uncertain as Philippine Airlines resumes Doha route Aviation, Travel, Dubai, Philippines, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/ask-gulf-news-can-you-legally-pay-a-relative-a-lifetime-annuity-in-the-uae-1.500566209 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/v76tb9pf/Untitled-design-59.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-07T14:30:06.987+04:00 Ask Gulf News: Can you legally pay a relative a lifetime annuity in the UAE? Ask Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/over-12-million-attend-pope-leo-xivs-mass-in-madrid-1.500566199 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/sm1e4wmu/26.jpg Pope Leo XIV walks along Alcala Street during the Corpus Christi procession following the Holy Mass held in the Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/lmj2y27v/28.jpg A young girl waves a Spanish flag during the Holy Mass led by Pope Leo XIV in the Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/dem1z0cc/27.jpg Priests await the start of the Holy Mass led by Pope Leo XIV in the Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T14:28:35.662+04:00 Over 1.2 million attend Pope Leo XIV’s mass in Madrid Europe https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/ask-gulf-news-which-employees-are-excluded-from-the-uaes-wage-protection-system-1.500566204 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/2hatf24y/Untitled-design-58.jpg Picture used for illustrative purposes. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T14:27:13.036+04:00 Ask Gulf News: Which employees are excluded from the UAE’s Wage Protection System? Ask Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/nithya-menen-on-the-peddi-row-objectification-of-women-is-not-limited-to-south-cinema-1.500566190 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/07/08/Nithya-Menen_1732d244174_medium.jpg Nithya Menen, who used the moment to make a broader point about an issue she says runs far deeper than any single film. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-06/nv7ww3db/202503273361085.jpg Peddi director reacts to Janhvi Kapoor criticism, promises scene changes Gulf News en 2026-06-07T14:09:13.934+04:00 Nithya Menen on the Peddi row: 'Objectification of women is not limited to South cinema' Entertainment, BollyWood, South-Indian, bollywood https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/rs20-4m-dollars-dirhams-seized-in-pakistan-hawala-raids-1.500566189 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/5sgqnthr/1d9621a518be978c0970f291751a362f.jpg The arrests were made by the FIA’s Corporate Crime Circle during raids at multiple locations across the city, an agency spokesperson said on Sunday. Illustrative image. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T14:07:19.545+04:00 Rs20.4m, dollars, dirhams seized in Pakistan hawala raids Pakistan, Pakistan, crime https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/abu-dhabi-police-warn-public-about-fake-links-in-search-engines-1.500566188 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/rh26lhq3/HKM1wloaMAAMcxY.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-07T14:04:43.415+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police warn public about fake links in search engines Crime, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/kuwait-airport-terminal-may-need-year-long-recovery-after-strikes-warns-iata-1.500565865 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-01/qdwqwr3f/HJtvhREWEAUGpWH.jpg Kuwait halted flights and activated emergency plans after an Iranian missile and drone strike hit the country's airport terminal 1. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/ja2pkoy9/IATA_Kamil_Awadhi.jpg “What concerns me is that the damaged terminal was being used by all non-Kuwaiti airlines. At the moment, the only airlines able to operate normally in and out of Kuwait are Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways, because they use separate terminals," says Alwadhi. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-04/kwies8oy/20260325751f.jpg Smoke billows following a strike at a fuel depot at Kuwait International Airport in Farwaniya Governorate, Kuwait, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Kuwaiti authorities said air defences intercepted multiple hostile drones and missiles, while the strike caused a fire but no casualties. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T14:00:22.208+04:00 Kuwait airport terminal may need year-long recovery after strikes, warns IATA Aviation, Kuwait, Aviation, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/uae-retail-market-forecast-to-hit-227-billion-by-2033-on-tourism-boom-1.500566170 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/yaxiu1dz/05i04e011ka0opzpn.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-07T13:37:49.115+04:00 UAE retail market forecast to hit $227 billion by 2033 on tourism boom Retail https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/you-dare-say-that-about-shah-rukh-khan-taapsee-pannu-on-industry-double-standards-1.500566156 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-25/z3trnreg/202602253686738.jpeg Taapsee Pannu has never been the kind of actor to stay quiet about the things that frustrate her about the film industry. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/07/22/Taapsee-Pannu-1658483248220_182254e0c6a_large.jpg Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T13:36:20.626+04:00 'You dare say that about Shah Rukh Khan': Taapsee Pannu on industry double standards Entertainment, BollyWood, bollywood, shah rukh khan https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/mirra-andreeva-makes-it-a-full-circle-french-open-moment-for-coach-conchita-martinez-1.500566161 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/oe9ip9s8/23.jpg Russia's Mirra Andreeva kisses the trophy after winning the French Open tennis tournament women's singles final match against Poland's Maja Chwalinska on day 14 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/82qurlmr/25.jpg Russia's Mirra Andreeva, left, and her coach Conchita Martinez pose with the trophy after winning the final women's tennis match against Poland's Maja Chwalinska at the French Open in Paris. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/pluz5mvl/24.jpg Russia's Mirra Andreeva poses with her coach Conchita Martinez after winning the final tennis match at the French Open in Paris. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T13:23:03.797+04:00 Mirra Andreeva makes it a full-circle French Open moment for coach Conchita Martinez Tennis https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/179dptw-four-uae-aid-convoys-enter-gaza-under-25e225802598operation-1.500566100 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/cr49455a/tnr04ebj1ka0v6qpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-07T12:45:47.100+04:00 Four UAE aid convoys enter Gaza under ‘Operation Gallant Knight 3’ Government, Gaza https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/missing-malaysian-hiker-found-alive-after-two-weeks-in-wilderness-1.500566113 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/kvm30ag3/22.jpg Rescuers assisting Jaslinda Saludin (2nd L) after she was found in a forested area in central Malaysia's Perak state. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T12:41:38.349+04:00 Missing Malaysian hiker found alive after two weeks in wilderness Asia https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwaiti-woman-jailed-for-three-years-over-instagram-post-1.500566126 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/1deo6w8e/Insta Kuwait sentenced a woman to three years in prison after overturning an earlier ruling that had spared her punishment in a case involving social media posts and national security allegations. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T12:19:43.260+04:00 Kuwaiti woman jailed for three years over Instagram post Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-urges-world-action-after-drone-attack-targets-barakah-nuclear-plant-1.500566121 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/f9a1b7e5/wam UAE says the attack involved drones launched from Iraqi territory and targeted the Barakah facility, striking an electrical generator outside the plant's inner perimeter Gulf News en 2026-06-07T12:18:15.545+04:00 UAE urges world action after drone attack targets Barakah nuclear plant Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/property/top-brokers-rewarded-in-rak-as-waterfront-project-gains-pace-1.500566125 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/xj2yv2is/source-of-fate.jpg As Ras Al Khaimah’s property market continues to evolve, developers are increasingly relying on strategic partnerships with brokers to reach global buyers Gulf News en 2026-06-07T12:13:31.761+04:00 Top brokers rewarded in RAK as waterfront project gains pace Property https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/her-consent-mattered-less-janhvi-kapoors-makeup-artist-claims-1.500566115 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/evdh8gnu/202606013809621.jpeg As criticism over the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor's character in Peddi continues to grow, the actress has found an unexpected defender in her makeup artist, who has stepped forward to share what reportedly happened behind the scenes. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/s2iynsak/WhatsApp_Image_2026_06_07_at_10_10_53_1780807276216_jpeg.avif Gulf News en 2026-06-07T12:10:02.871+04:00 'Her consent mattered less': Janhvi Kapoor's makeup artist claims Entertainment, South-Indian https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubais-brokerage-market-faces-a-new-test-as-demand-shifts-to-quality-advice-1.500566114 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/m0m9luj4/photo-CBA.jpg (From left) Serdar Gurbanov, Salman Bin Ali and Zain Wilkins Gulf News en 2026-06-07T11:52:00.752+04:00 Dubai’s brokerage market faces a new test as demand shifts to quality advice Property https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/sri-lanka-introduces-free-tourist-visas-for-omani-citizens-1.500566103 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/aj0c2950/Sri-Lanka Omani passport holders are required to apply online for travel authorisation before departure. Once approved, visitors may enter Sri Lanka for up to 30 days and are permitted two entries during the validity period. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T11:46:35.022+04:00 Sri Lanka introduces free tourist visas for Omani Citizens Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/surgeon-files-lawsuit-after-slipping-in-hotel-restaurant-seeks-dh300000-1.500566101 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/8pkf5dum/Abu-Dhab-court Abu Dhabi Court rejected the lawsuit despite the claimant arguing that the hotel had effectively acknowledged responsibility by later inviting him to a complimentary dinner for two. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T11:40:04.472+04:00 Surgeon files lawsuit after slipping in hotel restaurant, seeks Dh300,000 Crime, crime https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/airfares-from-uae-to-key-arab-destinations-set-to-rise-by-up-to-35-per-cent-in-july-1.500566092 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/3wppccxx/Air-tickets The increase comes after ticket prices eased following the end of the Eid Al Adha holiday period and the strong wave of demand that characterised the second half of May. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/2xhc3ggq/gulfnews2024-11-18ohupsztaflight18594ab55f7originalratio.avif Gulf News en 2026-06-07T11:37:54.375+04:00 Airfares from UAE to key Arab destinations set to rise by up to 35 per cent in July Aviation, Tourism, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/sharjahs-sustainable-sea-drive-targets-marine-pollution-1.500566104 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/o7on2lth/EPA-two.jpg Aisha Rashid Deemas, Chairperson of the Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah during a tour of the Sharjah Aquarium https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/yminqlxo/EPA-One.jpg A key feature of the initiative was a seabed clean-up diving campaign launched from Khor Al Khan Marina, where divers and volunteers worked to remove waste from the seabed Gulf News en 2026-06-07T11:35:41.900+04:00 Sharjah’s ‘Sustainable Sea’ drive targets marine pollution Environment, Environment https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/empowering-business-growth-the-uae-tax-system-as-a-cornerstone-for-corporate-success-and-entrepreneurship-1.500566087 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/05/29/Stock-Accounting_18fc2dcf451_large.jpg The UAE continues to strengthen a transparent and efficient tax system that protects rights, promotes fair competition, and reinforces the country’s position as a leading global financial hub. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/uzvijqus/Almulla1.jpg Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Mulla Gulf News en 2026-06-07T11:14:21.152+04:00 Empowering business growth: The UAE tax system as a cornerstone for corporate success and entrepreneurship Op-Eds, Business, Corporate Tax, UAE Corporate Tax, UAE tax, Entrepreneurship https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/video-how-dubais-new-harbour-bridge-will-cut-travel-time-from-12-minutes-to-3-1.500566080 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/7pfygg1s/RTA-three.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/jtdvv1fm/04.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/iruhpdoi/RTA-one.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/fbjubiih/RTA-four.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-25/25328nhu/Mattar-Al-Tayer.jpg Mattar Al Tayer https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/ugrkxblr/bridge-map.png Gulf News en 2026-06-07T11:12:53.784+04:00 How Dubai’s new Harbour Bridge will cut travel time from 12 minutes to 3 Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/all-you-do-is-make-me-cry-mammootty-mourns-salim-kumar-1.500566086 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/8jtmhzep/HKJ2eCMaYAAjhpZ.jpeg National Award-winning actor Salim Kumar passed away on Saturday night at the age of 56 Gulf News en 2026-06-07T11:11:31.351+04:00 'All you do is make me cry': Mammootty mourns Salim Kumar Entertainment, South-Indian, kerala, kerala cinema https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/china-gaokao-2026-millions-sit-crucial-university-entrance-exams-amid-shifting-job-market-1.500566040 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/k7woxi2s/21.jpg Students enter a school on the first day of China's National College Entrance Examination (NCEE) known as "gaokao", in Beijing. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T10:32:50.936+04:00 China Gaokao 2026: Millions sit crucial university entrance exams amid shifting job market Asia https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/israels-permanent-state-of-war-costs-138-billion-threatens-social-services-1.500565996 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/ww6cd8wr/20.jpg Smoke rises from Israeli bombardment near the village of Mayfadoun as seen from nearby Marjayoun (Marjeyoun) in southern Lebanon. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T09:04:03.626+04:00 Israel’s permanent state of war costs $138 billion, threatens social services Mena, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-says-shot-down-iran-drones-in-fresh-escalation-1.500565264 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/ph5parl2/19.jpg Vessels sail at Suru Beach in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T08:55:46.770+04:00 US says shot down Iran drones in fresh escalation Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/k-drama-rewind-pinocchio-lee-jong-suk-and-park-shin-hye-report-a-loud-media-saga-filled-with-hiccups-1.500566008 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/h8b6flxo/parkshin.avif Gulf News en 2026-06-07T08:35:10.838+04:00 K-Drama Rewind, Pinocchio: Lee Jong-suk and Park Shin-hye report a loud media saga, filled with hiccups Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/is-israel-spying-on-us-officials-pentagon-raises-threat-level-to-critical-1.500565877 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-06/pyss936c/trrrummp.gif Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump. Reports of heightened US counterintelligence concerns come amid growing differences between Washington and Jerusalem over Iran and Lebanon. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T08:19:00.000+04:00 Is Israel spying on US officials? Pentagon raises threat level to critical Americas, Mena, Israel, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-fever-muted-in-iran-under-shadow-of-war-hardship-1.500565986 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/yjw2ac2t/17.jpg People wave Iran's national flags during a rally in support of the country's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T07:47:13.043+04:00 World Cup fever muted in Iran under shadow of war, hardship World Cup, Mena, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/indias-signal-shala-school-brings-education-to-street-children-in-mumbai-1.500565970 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/kfwvhc5e/12.jpg Children attending an activity class at the "Signal Shala", or traffic signal school, under a bridge in Mumbai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/syd9q20s/13.jpg This photograph taken on May 18, 2026 shows children in a play area at the "Signal Shala", or traffic signal school, under a bridge in Mumbai. Beneath a busy flyover in India's financial capital Mumbai, a row of pastel-coloured shipping containers houses an unlikely school serving some of the city's most marginalised children. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/kw3kcehh/newsml_afp_com_20260607T020025Z_doc_b3g98b3.jpeg Teachers helping children cross the road while boarding the "Signal Shala", or traffic signal school's bus in Mumbai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/w0u28xdm/newsml_afp_com_20260607T020009Z_doc_b3ga9x6.jpeg A child boarding the "Signal Shala", or traffic signal school's bus in Mumbai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/mb76p6a3/newsml_afp_com_20260607T020009Z_doc_b3g98ar.jpeg Cchildren offering prayers before breakfast at the "Signal Shala", or traffic signal school, under a bridge in Mumbai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/2gvd8nwn/newsml_afp_com_20260607T020009Z_doc_b3ga2ga.jpeg Books kept for children at the "Signal Shala", or traffic signal school, under a bridge in Mumbai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/ee9cxmkq/newsml_afp_com_20260607T020009Z_doc_b3ga2g8.jpeg Children arriving at the "Signal Shala", or traffic signal school, under a bridge in Mumbai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/sr5av7qe/newsml_afp_com_20260607T020009Z_doc_b3ga9zb.jpeg Children playing with their teacher at the "Signal Shala", or traffic signal school, under a bridge in Mumbai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/p3l8pyo0/newsml_afp_com_20260607T020008Z_doc_b3g98cg.jpeg Children getting ready after arriving at the "Signal Shala", or traffic signal school, under a bridge in Mumbai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/wwqt8jhh/newsml_afp_com_20260607T020008Z_doc_b3g98b2.jpeg Children attending an activity class at the "Signal Shala", or traffic signal school, under a bridge in Mumbai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/3hr377jv/newsml_afp_com_20260607T020008Z_doc_b3ga2gh.jpeg Children in a play area at the "Signal Shala", or traffic signal school, under a bridge in Mumbai. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T07:21:56.966+04:00 India’s ‘Signal Shala’ school brings education to street children in Mumbai India https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/road-safety-alert-seconds-of-distraction-cause-crashes-in-sharjah-1.500565933 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/3ywnn8pt/Sharjah-crash-3.jpg Sharjah Police footage shows a vehicle moments before a serious crash at an intersection. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/td1iak7q/02.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-07T06:42:08.962+04:00 Road safety alert: Seconds of distraction cause crashes in Sharjah Transport, crime, traffic fines, UAE traffic fines, Sharjah, transport, Sharjah Police https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-temperatures-set-to-hit-47c-as-fair-conditions-persist-1.500565884 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-06/q5gy5ga0/Weather Coastal and island areas are expected to record temperatures between 36°C and 42°C, while mountain regions will see highs ranging from 33°C to 38°C. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T06:35:38.266+04:00 UAE weather: Temperatures set to hit 47°C as fair conditions persist Weather, Weather forecast https://gulfnews.com/world/oceania/sydney-police-hunt-gunman-who-opened-fire-on-funeral-venue-1.500565947 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/v21lagua/gulfnews2025-04-29gacsnj9epolice-line-afp.avif The funeral was held at a prominent Sydney mosque on Sunday. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T06:28:44.375+04:00 Sydney police hunt gunman who opened fire on funeral venue Oceania https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-tensions-escalate-irgc-hits-oil-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz-missiles-target-kuwait-and-bahrain-1.500565195 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-06/a1lc3ss1/HJwYgHKWgAArM1J.jpg Kuwait, Bahrain decry ‘blatant aggression’ as Iran, US trade fresh strikes https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-06/pzqbv49y/HKEpCtRaoAAO9H5.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-05/w5g85mtr/newsml_afp_com_20260605T192846Z_doc_b67b4lg.jpeg US President Donald Trump speaks with the press aboard Air Force One as he flies from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, June 5, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-06/9tcd1x0p/HKIeP3VWEAE3Csm.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-06/cjjf6yes/newsml_afp_com_20260606T173422Z_doc_b68r9zu.jpeg This handout photograph taken and released by Iran Football Federation Press Office on June 6, 2026 shows Iran's national team players posing at Antalya Airport before boarding a plane ahead of their departure to Mexico for the FIFA 2026 World Cup football tournament, in Antalya, Turkey, on June 6, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-06/kwz3ztil/newsml_afp_com_20260606T173317Z_doc_b68t79e.jpeg This handout photograph taken and released by Iran Football Federation Press Office on June 6, 2026 shows Iran's national team players (From L) defender Mehdi Torabi, left winger Mehdi Ghayedi, midfielder Amirmohammad Razzaghinia, left winger Mohammad Mohebi and goalkeeper Payam Niazmand boarding a plane at Antalya Airport ahead of their departure to Mexico for the FIFA 2026 World Cup football tournament, in Antalya, Turkey, on June 6, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-06/5okdpzlq/newsml_afp_com_20260606T144028Z_doc_b68e8t9.jpeg Ramin Iran's defender #23 Ramin Rezaeian (R) descends form a bus as the Iranian national football team arrives at Antalya Airport for their departure to Mexico ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup football tournament, in Antalya, on June 6, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T06:12:21.322+04:00 Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after new US strikes; Pakistan pushes mediation efforts Mena, Americas, Donald Trump, iran nuclear programme, Iran, America, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/15-year-old-sooryavanshi-breaks-sachins-36-year-old-india-record-1.500565914 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-06/qeseuwwg/Sachin-and-Vaibhav Vabihav Sooryavanshi is breaking Sachin's records https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-06/qeseuwwg/Sachin-and-Vaibhav Vabihav Sooryavanshi is breaking Sachin's records Gulf News en 2026-06-07T06:12:00.000+04:00 15-year-old Sooryavanshi breaks Sachin's 36-year-old India record Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/multiple-victims-shot-near-toledos-old-west-end-festival-1.500565950 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/zape2juf/11.jpg Police officers work at the scene of a shooting near a festival in Toledo, Ohio. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T05:49:17.681+04:00 Multiple victims shot near Toledo’s Old West End Festival Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/100-days-of-war-what-to-know-and-what-lies-ahead-1.500565898 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-31/gp5ogbbc/202605313808250.jpg The war's biggest story wasn't just the battlefield — it was the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway remains at the heart of the conflict's economic and geopolitical fallout. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-02/lyh7jga0/Screenshot-2026-03-01-at-9.32.32-AM.png US President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio (third right) and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles (second right) monitoring activity related to "Operation Epic Fury" against Iran from an unnamed location on February 28, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T05:13:00.000+04:00 100 days of war: What happened to Trump's Iran goals and what lies ahead? Mena, Americas, Markets, Gulf, Israel, americas, Gulf, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/europe-airport-queues-may-worsen-this-summer-warns-iata-over-ees-system-1.500565844 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-01/kzdn74w3/Mark-4.jpeg Passengers queue at immigration counters at Warsaw International Airport amid ongoing disruption linked to the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), which has triggered long delays at several European airports. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-06/i4l7weq0/IATA-AGM-Europe-briefing Rafael Schvartzman, Regional VP, Europe, IATA and Chris Goater, Head Corporate Communications, IATA, at the Europe briefing. Gulf News en 2026-06-07T04:00:00.000+04:00 Europe airport queues may worsen this summer, warns IATA over EES system Aviation, Travel, travel, Europe travel, Aviation, Europe https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/why-palestine-solidarity-groups-at-celtic-oppose-robbie-keanes-return-1.500565909 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-18/oitdt44o/newsml_afp_com_20260318T163116Z_doc_a3t69an.jpeg Robbie Keane is facing backlash https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-18/oitdt44o/newsml_afp_com_20260318T163116Z_doc_a3t69an.jpeg Robbie Keane is facing backlash Gulf News en 2026-06-07T02:26:08.123+04:00 Why Palestine solidarity groups at Celtic oppose Robbie Keane's return Football, football