https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-ceasefire-on-edge-trump-warns-fighting-may-resume-as-pakistan-prepares-talks-1.500513652 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/oq3jtoya/newsml_afp_com_20260417T000000Z_PH_GTY_2271863768.jpeg Trump warns fighting could resume if no deal is reached as talks remain uncertain. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-21/agju2cru/HGYDZCyakAA4wfm.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-21/cv3nto1b/HGYPQ9DbMAAtVDu.jpg US forces patrol Arabian Sea after seizure of M/V Touska Gulf News en 2026-04-21T09:18:50.258+04:00 US-Iran ceasefire on edge: Trump warns fighting may resume as Pakistan prepares talks Mena, Donald Trump, iran nuclear programme, Iran Israel conflict, Lebanon, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/rak-inheritance-case-court-orders-man-return-dh128333-to-brother-1.500513648 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-04/7gufu3yv/court-hammer.jpg Court orders defendant to pay Dh128,333.33 with 9% interest, closing family dispute https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-04/7gufu3yv/court-hammer.jpg Court orders defendant to pay Dh128,333.33 with 9% interest, closing family dispute Gulf News en 2026-04-21T07:45:23.540+04:00 RAK inheritance case Court orders man return Dh128,333 to brother Crime, UAE, crime, Ras Al Khaimah https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/strait-of-hormuz-crisis-us-forces-say-27-vessels-redirected-amid-iran-blockade-1.500513672 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-21/o61imvto/HGYPQ8bAAAiWr9.jpg Strait of Hormuz traffic slows sharply as blockade and ship seizures widen https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-21/x67x39dr/HGYPQ9DbMAAtVDu.jpg US forces patrol Arabian Sea after seizure of M/V Touska https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-21/yaiwjvvx/HGYPQ9EawAACW6v.jpg Iranian vessel Touska seized in US naval blockade operation https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-21/tlw044oh/HGOg4sVXQAE9LeA.jpg Sailors and Marines aboard dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) conduct blockade operations in the Arabian Sea. Gulf News en 2026-04-21T07:35:07.219+04:00 Strait of Hormuz crisis: US forces say 27 vessels redirected amid Iran blockade Mena, Donald Trump, iran nuclear programme, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-ceasefire-in-doubt-as-iran-threatens-response-to-us-navy-ship-seizure-1.500512520 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/l22hjtde/US-air-force.jpg A US Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft prepares to land at Nur Khan airbase, ahead of second round of negotiations between the US and Iran, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Monday, April 20, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/hl8q0arz/gulfnews2026-04-202ri9nj7oWhatsAppImage20260420at72616AM.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/iwdnjosk/20.jpg Security personnel stand guard at a security checkpost along a road temporarily closed near the Serena Hotel at the Red Zone area in Islamabad ahead of anticipated US-Iran peace talks.. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/kkw9mmza/21.jpg Security personnel stand guard at a security checkpost along a road temporarily closed near the Serena Hotel at the Red Zone area in Islamabad. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/yhqyyvbr/22.jpg A security vehicle drives past the Serena Hotel at the Red Zone area, ahead of anticipated US-Iran talks, in Islamabad. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/qumo1a5l/23.jpg Security personnel divert motorists from a temporarily closed street leading to the Serena Hotel at the Red Zone area in Islamabad. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/vdizux0c/gulfnews2026-04-202383pfs1WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-9.41.40-AM.avif Simone Holmes, a teacher, welcomes Grade 1 students at Collegiate International School, Dubai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-09/0h4vpwrs/newsml_afp_com_20260309T040516Z_doc_a2gd4ll.jpeg Chinese President Xi Jinping https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/zmx88dzz/NYSE.jpg Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 20, 2026 in New York City. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/ycfuudpn/16.jpg USS Abraham Lincoln (L) conducting blockade operations in the Arabian Sea https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/3uqiqgm2/Lebanon.jpg A girl passes in front of a destroyed building, following a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel in Dahiyeh, Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon, on Monday, April 20, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/8pzlb6ao/Pakistan.jpg A US Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III aircraft prepares to land at Pakistan's Nur Khan military airbase in Rawalpindi on April 20, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-21T07:29:15.445+04:00 Trump stands firm on Iran, rejects media narratives Mena, Americas, Asia, Education, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/deal-to-unlock-broader-security-framework-results-in-iran-will-be-amazing-like-venezuela-white-house-1.500513662 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/a7dadwqr/iran_missile_17f4edbe442_original_ratio.jpg IRAN’S BALLISTIC MISSILE PROGRAMME: Iran’s nuclear programme forms part of a complex web that also includes Tehran's ballistic missiles programme, which pose a potent threat to its neighbours. Iran’s interference in the internal affairs of its neighbours is also seen as a key concern, and form part of key issues that need to be addressed in any US-Iran deal. Gulf News en 2026-04-21T07:20:00.950+04:00 Deal to unlock broader security framework, results in Iran will be 'amazing', 'like Venezuela': White House Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/limitless-opens-with-focus-on-leadership-resilience-1.500512947 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/mwgjvv1f/article-2-LimitlessWomensForumPR02.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/tcm816ks/WEBNew-H.E.-Mr.-Ismail-Al-Naqi-.jpg Ismail Al Naqi, Director General of the Free Zones Authority of Ajman https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/4vqijlzt/WEBEugene.jpg Eugene Mayne, Founder and Group CEO of Tristar Group https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/risyvl10/WEBHabiba-Al-Marashi-Copy.jpg Dr Habiba Al Mar’ashi, Co-founder and Chairperson of Emirates Environmental Group https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/e1vee34l/KK_Lifestyle_Media_.jpg Katy Keenan, CEO of British Chamber of Commerce Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/cbba8p4s/Alia_Noor___Ahmad_Alagbari_Chartered_Accountants.jpg Alia Noor, Associate Partner, Taxation and Compliance at Ahmad Alagbari Chartered Accountants https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/2fpwfewt/WEBAnishaCreo.jpg Anisha Sagar, Managing Partner at Créo Global Gulf News en 2026-04-21T07:00:00.000+04:00 Limitless opens with focus on leadership, resilience UAE https://gulfnews.com/podcasts/money-reimagined/episode-4-how-partners-make-money-1.500513162 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/ps6aedua/DSC01413.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/si49uaqx/DSC01413.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/m2gq1c0y/DSC01411.JPG John Murphy, Chief Commercial Officer at Rostro Group Gulf News en 2026-04-21T07:00:00.000+04:00 Episode 4: How partners make money Money Reimagined https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/unesco-recognises-rak-prison-programme-as-learning-leader-1.500513506 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/pxxrbvq0/IMG-20260420-WA0057.jpg UNESCO names RAK prison programme a regional leader in education https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/2yshaek5/IMG-20260420-WA0057.jpg RAK prison programme supports inmate learning and rehabilitation Gulf News en 2026-04-21T05:48:05.971+04:00 UNESCO recognises RAK prison programme as learning leader Crime, crime, Education https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/rak-police-warn-motorists-simple-mistakes-fuelling-car-thefts-1.500513570 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-29/412fas7r/car-theft Police warned: don’t leave valuables visible in cars, it attracts theft. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-29/412fas7r/car-theft Police warned: don’t leave valuables visible in cars, it attracts theft. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/zl1uqhb0/4agmx4lh.JPG RAK Police highlight the main causes of vehicle and personal thefts. Gulf News en 2026-04-21T05:47:34.014+04:00 RAK Police warn motorists: Simple mistakes fuelling car thefts Crime, UAE, crime, Ras Al Khaimah https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-light-rain-and-dust-forecast-through-saturday-1.500513610 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-16/m0521fw2/UAE-weather-dust-storm UAE experiencing light rain, dust and cooler conditions . Gulf News en 2026-04-21T05:46:54.919+04:00 UAE weather: Light rain and dust forecast through Saturday Weather, UAE, UAE weather, Weather forecast https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-revokes-licences-of-11-recruitment-offices-over-violations-1.500513613 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/m1dstbq8/1_16a08499e42_2222592_1517982837_16a08499e42_original_ratio.jpg Job ads for domestic helpers and caregivers in Saudi Arabia posted outside at a recruitment agency's office in Manila. Gulf News en 2026-04-21T05:45:57.831+04:00 Saudi Arabia revokes licences of 11 recruitment offices over violations Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/wti-brent-crude-prices-slide-in-morning-asian-trade-on-expectations-of-iran-us-talks-in-islamabad-1.500513624 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-23/wuu2hsla/202603233717663.jpg The drop in West Texas Intermediate (WTI) in early Asian trade on Tuesday (April 21) was larger than Brent’s, suggesting traders saw US crude as more sensitive to the latest diplomatic signal. Gulf News en 2026-04-21T05:26:59.699+04:00 WTI, Brent crude prices slide in morning Asian trade on expectations of Iran-US talks in Islamabad Energy https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-temperatures-climb-above-seasonal-norms-in-april-crosses-40c-on-monday-1.500513332 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/hd9genvg/Empty-Quarter-Rub-al-Khali Heat rises past 40°C as spring weather still brings chance of rain and storms. Gulf News en 2026-04-21T05:05:00.000+04:00 UAE temperatures climb above seasonal norms in April, crossing 40°C Weather, UAE weather, NCM forecast https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-claims-us-winning-against-iran-ahead-of-2nd-talks-in-islamabad-enemy-is-confused-1.500513605 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-21/wl12olaf/ANI_20260421001921.jpg US President Donald Trump (File Photo/Reuters) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-21/hxwgdj3i/ANI_20260420234905.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-21T05:03:35.086+04:00 Trump claims US 'winning' against Iran ahead of 2nd talks in Islamabad — enemy 'confused' Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/abdullah-bin-zayed-canada-fm-discuss-bilateral-relations-regional-developments-by-phone-1.500513453 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-21/3tx0apua/UAE-Foreign-Minister-Abdullah-bin-Zayed-and-Canadas-Foreign-Minister-Anita-Anand-discussed-bilateral-relations-regional-developments-by-phone. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed regional developments with Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada by phone. Gulf News en 2026-04-21T04:39:36.409+04:00 Abdullah bin Zayed, Canada FM discuss bilateral relations, regional developments by phone Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/business/property/arada-completes-handover-of-138-homes-at-il-teatro-residences-1.500513413 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/25obkts5/ooh032tq1ka1morpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-21T04:31:56.403+04:00 Arada completes handover of 138 homes at Il Teatro Residences Property https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/gazas-civil-defence-agency-says-3-killed-in-israeli-strike-1.500513604 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-17/fb70gsrc/Gaza Palestinian children play next to tents in a makeshift camp for displaced people set up on the beach in Gaza City. Despite an October 10 ceasefire, Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as both the Israeli military and Hamas accuse one another of breaching the truce. Gulf News en 2026-04-21T04:26:33.855+04:00 Gaza's civil defence agency says 3 killed in Israeli strike Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/176kz76-egypt-condemns-terrorist-plot-uae-praises-foiling-1.500513550 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-04/2q7bdn5x/STOCK-UAE-FLAG Gulf News en 2026-04-21T04:21:31.576+04:00 Egypt condemns terrorist plot in UAE, praises foiling of network UAE, Mena https://gulfnews.com/technology/meet-john-ternus-50-new-ceo-of-apple-as-tim-cook-65-becomes-executive-chair-1.500513598 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-21/a8bj1nsh/Apple-John-Ternus-Tim-CookFull-Bleed-Image.jpg.large2x.jpg John Ternus 50, named new Apple CEO, with Tim-Cook, 65, named as the tech giant's Executive Chairman, in a decision approved uninamously by the compaby's board on April 20, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-21/dwhwenks/newsml_afp_com_20260420T205712Z_doc_a8fr9d4.jpeg This handout released and taken on November 10, 2020 by Apple inc. shows Apple's vice president of Hardware Engineering John Ternus unveiling M1, the first chip designed specifically for the Mac during a special event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. Gulf News en 2026-04-21T04:16:54.842+04:00 Meet John Ternus, 50, new CEO of Apple — as Tim Cook, 65, becomes executive chair Technology https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/ceasefire-resets-markets-investors-eye-selective-bets-and-risks-1.500512925 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/gflxwcpj/Stock_market_US_stocks_1815dbaba2e_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-21T04:01:00.000+04:00 Ceasefire resets markets, investors eye selective bets and risks Markets https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/bzt8e46-jordan-condemns-terrorist-plot-targeting-uae-1.500513497 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-04/obauixlp/STOCK-UAE-FLAG Gulf News en 2026-04-21T03:36:18.663+04:00 Jordan condemns terrorist plot targeting UAE Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/bzt8e73-muslim-council-elders-strongly-condemns-plot-1.500513526 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-09/xddm8z4n/Abudhabiskyline-2026 The UAE flag flies over the Abu Dhabi skyline. Gulf News en 2026-04-21T03:32:05.243+04:00 Muslim Council of Elders strongly condemns plot by terror organisation targeting security, stability of UAE UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/security-of-strait-of-hormuz-not-free-iran-vp-mohammad-reza-aref-amid-rising-us-iran-tensions-1.500512468 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/v9um0pen/ANI_20260420000125.jpg Iran Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref. Gulf News en 2026-04-21T03:20:29.061+04:00 Security of Strait of Hormuz 'not free': Iran VP Mohammad Reza Aref amid rising US-Iran tensions Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-talks-tehran-to-send-delegation-to-islamabad-on-tuesday-as-trump-vows-no-let-up-in-blockade-1.500513582 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/0ab0jq9t/newsml_afp_com_20260420T123916Z_doc_a8e43we.jpeg A helicopter flies over the Red Zone area in Islamabad on Monday (April 20, 2026), amid heightened security measures ahead of anticipated US-Iran peace talks. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/hes4t3yl/preview.jpg Workers walk past billboards near the Serena Hotel ahead of the second round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, April 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/cedzeonh/newsml_afp_com_20260420T060600Z_doc_a8cx663.jpeg Security personnel stand guard at a security checkpost along a road temporarily closed near the Serena Hotel at the Red Zone area in Islamabad on April 20, 2026, ahead of anticipated US-Iran peace talks. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/rw7rolfv/newsml_afp_com_20260420T123916Z_doc_a8e77zq.jpeg A helicopter flies over the Red Zone area in Islamabad on April 20, 2026, amid heightened security measures ahead of anticipated US-Iran peace talks. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/b5br5e6k/newsml_afp_com_20260420T060601Z_doc_a8cx6cr.jpeg Security personnel stand guard at a security checkpost along a road temporarily closed near the Serena Hotel at the Red Zone area in Islamabad on April 20, 2026, ahead of anticipated US-Iran peace talks. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-18/s4lza6b1/newsml_afp_com_20260418T150221Z_doc_a8a72zw.jpeg A police personnel walks past posters highlighting Pakistan's mediation of Iran–US peace talks, at the Red Zone area in Islamabad on April 18, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/4rl65pbg/newsml_afp_com_20260420T055615Z_doc_a8cw7zq.jpeg Security personnel stand guard at a security checkpost ahead of anticipated US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad on April 20, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/kftgu3ut/newsml_afp_com_20260420T101405Z_doc_a8dm3nq.jpeg A helicopter flies over the Red Zone area in Islamabad on April 20, 2026, amid heightened security measures ahead of anticipated US-Iran peace talks. Gulf News en 2026-04-21T02:45:47.981+04:00 US-Iran talks: Tehran to send delegation to Islamabad on Tuesday, as Trump vows no let-up in blockade Mena, Americas, Asia https://gulfnews.com/auto/news/europes-ev-sales-jump-51-as-iran-war-sends-fuel-prices-soaring-1.500513574 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-05/q4dy3xvh/newsml_afp_com_20250305T191602Z_doc_36zc6b7.jpeg Oliver Blume, CEO of German car manufacturer Volkswagen (VW) presents their new electric vehicle "ID. EVERY1" in Duesseldorf, Germany. File photo taken on March 5, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-04-21T02:27:25.264+04:00 Europe’s EV sales jump 51% as Iran war sends fuel prices soaring Auto News https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-to-host-new-israel-lebanon-talks-on-thursday-us-official-1.500513546 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-14/h1942dhq/newsml_afp_com_20260414T000000Z_PH_GTY_2270833798.jpeg Counselor of US State Department Michael Needham, US Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, Lebanese Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad and Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter pose for photos before beginning working-level peace talks at the US State Department on April 14, 2026 in Washington, DC. In their first direct diplomatic talks in more than 30 years, Lebanon and Israel are preparing negotiations to potentially end Israel's conflict with the Lebanese militia Hezbollah. File photo. Gulf News en 2026-04-21T01:57:28.211+04:00 US to host new Israel-Lebanon talks on Thursday: US official Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-talks-in-limbo-as-trump-vows-no-let-up-in-blockade-1.500512894 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/cwr454np/Iran-US-Presidents.jpg The United States and Iran on Monday each warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked on a ceasefire, with uncertainty on talks that President Donald Trump had announced would resume in Pakistan. Gulf News en 2026-04-21T01:44:47.526+04:00 US, Iran warn ready for war as talks in limbo Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/oil-shock-20-houthis-threaten-bab-al-mandab-shutdown-as-hormuz-drama-reignites-crude-prices-rebound-1.500513103 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/04/07/yemeny--1712485211758_18eb8129e75_large.jpg This picture taken on March 23, 2024 shows the Rubymar cargo ship partly submerged off the coast of Yemen. The bulk carrier went down off Yemen after a Houthi missile attack and poses grave environmental risks as thousands of tonnes of fertiliser threaten to spill into the Red Sea, officials and experts warn. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2015/10/9/1_16a0810f2f9.1597815_877019193_16a0810f2f9_large.jpg Bab Al Mandab Strait: Divided Channel: The island of Perim (part of Yemen) lies in the strait, separating it into two distinct channels. Gulf News en 2026-04-21T00:30:00.000+04:00 Oil shock 2.0? Houthis threaten Bab Al-Mandab shutdown as Hormuz drama reignites, crude prices rebound Mena https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/is-petrodollar-starting-to-crack-how-iran-war-puts-world-oil-trade-at-risk-1.500513123 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-14/9wsuut4n/202604143747439.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-04-21T00:01:00.000+04:00 Is petrodollar starting to crack? How Iran war puts world oil trade at risk Energy, Markets, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ipl/dasun-shanaka-banned-from-psl-for-one-year-after-ipl-switch-1.500513516 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/03xdmesl/newsml_afp_com_20260225T172033Z_doc_98xc7gp.jpeg Dasun Shanaka Gulf News en 2026-04-20T23:26:56.752+04:00 Dasun Shanaka banned from PSL for one year after IPL switch IPL, IPL-Rajasthan https://gulfnews.com/uae/kuwait-lauds-uae-security-for-foiling-terrorist-plot-1.500513513 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/qqdcpbvl/Kuwaitflag Kuwait flag Gulf News en 2026-04-20T23:14:25.560+04:00 Kuwait lauds UAE security for foiling terrorist plot UAE, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iraq-reopens-key-border-crossing-with-syria-after-13-years-1.500513438 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/2obk8108/Rabia-crossing.png The Rabia crossing, located in Iraq’s north-western Nineveh province and known as Al Yarubiyah on the Syrian side, resumed operations after nearly 13 years of closure, officials said at the site, according to AFP. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T21:47:08.655+04:00 Iraq reopens key border crossing with Syria after 13 years Mena https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/education/more-than-10200-buses-back-on-uae-roads-for-school-run-1.500513410 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/wgkrmo33/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_7_15_34_AM.jpeg UAE school buses are back on roads with students returning to classrooms on Monday. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T21:22:19.979+04:00 More than 10,200 buses back on UAE roads for school run Living-Education, Education, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/sharjah-police-welcome-students-back-to-school-1.500513360 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/kl1hwzbm/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-5.44.17-PM-2.jpeg Sharjah Police welcome students back to in-person learning through outreach visits https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/69hwkfva/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-5.44.17-PM.jpeg Sharjah Police welcome students back to school with outreach visits, UAE flag distribution https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/5pogurbw/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-5.44.17-PM-1.jpeg Sharjah Police welcome students back to school with outreach visits, UAE flag distribution Gulf News en 2026-04-20T21:21:16.662+04:00 Sharjah Police welcome students back to school Education, UAE schools, Sharjah, Sharjah Police, Back-to-school https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-president-receives-prime-minister-of-albania-1.500513385 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/7jkfnq2k/HH-Sheikh-Mohamed-bin-Zayed-Al-Nahyan-President-of-the-United-Arab-Emirates-R-meets-with-HE-Edi-Rama-Prime-Minister-of-Albania-L. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets with Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/7jkfnq2k/HH-Sheikh-Mohamed-bin-Zayed-Al-Nahyan-President-of-the-United-Arab-Emirates-R-meets-with-HE-Edi-Rama-Prime-Minister-of-Albania-L. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets with Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T21:07:14.084+04:00 UAE President receives Prime Minister of Albania UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/live-global-village-returns-with-food-and-fun-after-a-seven-week-break-1.500513055 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/nvz7xw4c/Global-Village https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/loz748mg/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_3_57_18_PM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/44ynkqn5/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_4_06_51_PM.jpeg Ahmed Alhosin(left) with his friends at Global Village https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/0sma9m3w/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_4_12_17_PM.jpeg Biju, a stall owner at Global Village https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/et28dasj/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_4_21_06_PM.jpeg David Baldwin and Sharda Dullabh https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/sa8ttyyg/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_4_28_14_PM.jpeg Chandrasekhar with his wife and kids https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/arv9r1rf/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_4_50_06_PM.jpeg Dubai Police hands out flags https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/syjrklj8/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_4_52_08_PM__1_.jpeg Milad from Syria holds his UAE flag proudly, says he cannot wait to get inside Global Village https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/9xx758rd/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_4_56_36_PM.jpeg Ruksaar Shehzad, who opens a stall in the Pakistani pavilion selling jewellery, and henna is thrilled to be back. "We are very happy for the reopening of Global Village, very happy for Dubai. We are just happy to feel safe right now." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/c3ojqy1g/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_5_17_03_PM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/b6jbf2ab/Flower-installation-at-GLobal-Village A flower installation with multiple photo-ops made of green plants and red roses is one of the new features this season. Residents are saying it is like a snippet of Miracle Garden Dubai. It is located behind the Floating Market and in front of the Egypt pavilion. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/l9gcaybg/flower-garden https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/6gdcpwm0/Angles-that-work Angles that work https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/6el9erfc/Traditional-dancers Traditional dancers entertain crowd at season 30 of Global Village which reopened after a month-long pause. Photo: https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/0ltmpwtw/Turkish-ice-cream Turkish ice cream vendors in full exuberance, express their joy on returning to Global Village. "Our ice cream is healthy as always and nutritious," they say as they do the typical Turkish trick of ice creams https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/0zqb4mle/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_5_43_31_PM.jpeg A young visitor at Global Village's new installation of Terracotta Warriors Army. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/kk67b2y0/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_5_42_14_PM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/8hiy3zhh/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_6_20_55_PM.jpeg Global Village is back! https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/mdi2r1j8/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_6_20_56_PM__2_.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/lnqnt454/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_6_20_56_PM__1_.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/awrmueki/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_6_20_56_PM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/wiywcmgj/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_5_42_14_PM__1_.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/hqlq44gq/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_5_41_05_PM__1_.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/f0lslu9f/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_6_19_53_PM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/eopfdg5m/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_6_20_26_PM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/zyhc8j92/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_6_39_11_PM.jpeg Lajla Hamzic, owner of Bosnian House stall. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/h51u9cvu/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_6_44_32_PM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/270f5p0t/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_7_04_25_PM.jpeg Pakistani owner Arshad https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/ce94rw9w/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_7_35_37_PM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/ymdmh94z/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_7_16_28_PM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/26gdi8ao/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_8_20_54_PM.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-04-20T20:53:05.695+04:00 Vibrant performances, new exhibits: Global Village is back! Entertainment, UAE, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/uae-launches-first-ai-powered-platform-to-map-and-protect-date-palm-varieties-1.500513388 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/gh165rpw/First-AI-platform-for-date The “UAE Digital Platform for Date Palm Varieties” brings together a nationwide database powered by artificial intelligence to document the genetic diversity of date palms and support long-term sustainability efforts. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/tbjkw5nc/newsmlafpcom20250704T073906Zdoc64qn79r.jpeg A worker picks dates off a date palm at a grove in the Gulf emirate of Fujairah on July 3, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T20:49:27.670+04:00 UAE launches AI platform to protect date palm varieties Environment, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/uae-faces-800000cyberattacks-daily-despite-lull-1.500513370 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/02/17/This-malware-fakes-incoming-SMS-to-steal-banking-details_17053f002b6_large.jpg 20 countries, 350 groups, 320 hackers, all targeting UAE right now Gulf News en 2026-04-20T20:32:52.646+04:00 UAE sees spike in cyberattacks with 800,000 daily attempts Crime, Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/rashed-al-majed-to-perform-live-in-abu-dhabi-this-april-1.500512706 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/5pon8pxm/4286-921-7800.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/3i2hgggo/4286-921-7800.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-20T20:21:54.644+04:00 Rashed Al Majed to perform live in Abu Dhabi this April Lifestyle, Entertainment, Concert, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/over-dh18-million-in-counterfeit-goods-seized-in-abu-dhabi-during-2025-1.500513345 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/3rkdwhwn/ADRA.png Last year, ADRA conducted 465 inspection campaigns targeting commercial establishments and retail outlets across the emirate of Abu Dhabi, an increase of 16.2 per cent compared to 400 campaigns in 2024. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T20:19:51.134+04:00 Over Dh1.8m worth of counterfeit goods seized in Abu Dhabi in 2025 Retail, Crime, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/sharjah-civil-defence-issues-school-safety-alert-as-classes-resume-1.500513301 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/988pbtqg/IMG-20260420-WA0112.jpg Brigadier Yousef Obaid Harmoul Al Shamsi, Director General of Sharjah Civil Defence Gulf News en 2026-04-20T20:04:05.563+04:00 Sharjah Civil Defence issues school safety alert as classes resume emergencies, Education, Sharjah, Sharjah Police https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/did-the-pope-change-or-did-the-world-finally-listen-1.500513290 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/ebbxl4e1/newsml_afp_com_20260420T100015Z_doc_a8dj2bx.jpeg Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the Popemobile as he arrives to lead the Holy Mass at the Saurimo esplanade in Saurimo on the eighth day of an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa, on April 20, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T20:02:20.671+04:00 Did the Pope change — or did the world finally listen? Europe, Africa, Pope https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-global-village-is-keeping-you-safe-1.500513261 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/8pq4ypfa/Dubai-policie-officials-distributing-UAE-flags-to-visitors-at-season-30-of-Global-Village-which-reopened-after-a-month-long-pause.-Photo-Virendr-SaklaniGulf-News Dubai Police interact with visitors Gulf News en 2026-04-20T18:49:00.911+04:00 How Global Village is keeping you safe UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/rakbank-posts-record-q1-profit-of-dh1-billion-on-strong-lending-one-off-gains-1.500513248 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/ltgavm4j/RAKBANK.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-20T18:41:20.173+04:00 RAKBANK posts record Q1 profit of Dh1 billion on strong lending, one-off gains Banking, UAE digital banking https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/global-village-season-30-reopening-new-attractions-expanded-spaces-and-upgraded-experiences-1.500513229 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/2lgrxtkp/A-young-visitor-at-Global-Villages-new-installation-of-Terracotta-Warriors-Army. A young visitor at Global Village's new installation of Terracotta Warriors Army. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/5cglwlwx/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_5_28_29_PM.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-04-20T18:28:01.385+04:00 Global Village Season 30 reopening: New attractions, expanded spaces, and upgraded experiences Entertainment, UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/global-village-reopens-in-dubai-with-smart-ai-powered-parking-1.500513213 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/xn9f736a/Global-Village-parking Gulf News en 2026-04-20T18:10:09.776+04:00 Global Village reopens in Dubai with smart AI-powered parking Entertainment, Global Village https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/adidas-x-saudia-roll-out-the-airport-look-with-travel-wear-launch-1.500513098 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/x9vegzkl/saudia.jpg Saudia has shaped the Kingdom’s travel landscape for decades, becoming synonymous with connection, national pride, and global reach. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T17:52:53.412+04:00 Adidas x Saudia roll out the airport look with travel wear launch Aviation, Travel, Saudi Arabia, travel, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/dubai-police-welcome-students-with-uae-flags-1.500513100 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/oif5q8p3/شرطة-دبي-تستقبل-طلبة-المدارس-بعلم-الإمارات-3-Dubai-Police-Welcome-Students-with-the-UAE-Flag.JPG.jpg The initiative created a lively and engaging atmosphere, bringing smiles to students and parents while leaving a positive first impression of the school environment. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/3namfeqw/شرطة-دبي-تستقبل-طلبة-المدارس-بعلم-الإمارات-5-Dubai-Police-Welcome-Students-with-the-UAE-Flag.JPG.jpg Dubai Police welcome students with UAE flags as in-person classes resume Gulf News en 2026-04-20T17:52:45.573+04:00 Dubai Police welcome students with UAE flags Education, My-community, Education, Dubai Police, Back-to-school https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/sharjah-opens-first-itmam-judicial-services-centre-1.500513163 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-08/4xcts02x/Sharjah-Court-of-Cassation The initiative reflects Sharjah’s broader commitment to innovation in public services and continuous improvement in the judicial sector. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T17:51:08.231+04:00 Sharjah opens first ‘Itmam’ judicial services centre Crime, crime, Sharjah, Sharjah Police, UAE government services https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/rain-expected-in-uae-on-tuesday-with-cooler-temperatures-and-reduced-visibility-1.500513124 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/m2gztre2/20240211_abu_dhabi_rain_18d974c5c6c_original_ratio.jpeg A dip in temperatures is also expected on Tuesday and Wednesday. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T17:23:09.117+04:00 Rain expected in UAE on Tuesday, with cooler temperatures and reduced visibility Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/new-programme-to-turn-1000-uae-families-into-entrepreneurs-over-5-years-1.500513143 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/z89b5rcl/OPN_200903_RETIREMENT_DUBAI_17452ee4f5f_original_ratio.jpg The programme will roll out gradually, targeting around 200 families each year across four cohorts. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T17:23:05.660+04:00 UAE launches new programme to turn 1,000 UAE families into entrepreneurs over 5 years Business, UAE, Entrepreneurship https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/uae-dismantles-iran-linked-terrorist-cell-arrests-members-over-plot-1.500513153 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/ivysovjm/UAE-dismantled-terrorist-cell Investigations revealed that the group had planned to carry out organised terrorist and sabotage operations on state territory. Authorities said the network was linked to Iran’s “Wilayat Al Faqih”. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/l3zsgq0k/terrorists.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-20T17:21:59.611+04:00 UAE dismantles Iran-linked terrorist cell, arrests members over plot Crime, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/flydubai-to-launch-daily-bangkok-flights-from-july-2026-1.500513150 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-28/9kfcbpag/flydubai New route aims to meet rising demand for travel to Southeast Asia. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T17:16:57.150+04:00 flydubai to launch daily Bangkok flights from July 2026 Aviation https://gulfnews.com/sport/modi-offers-ipl-players-a-rolex-for-best-maradona-impression-1.500513104 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/d4acts71/adea22938227075a88a5705b2425bf43.jpg Lalit Modi offers an IPL player a Rolex for best warm-up routine Gulf News en 2026-04-20T16:54:04.909+04:00 Modi offers IPL players a Rolex for best Maradona impression Sport, Cricket, IPL, IPL-Bangalore https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/pope-leo-visits-angolas-diamond-rich-northeast-1.500513090 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/9q31w33h/newsml_afp_com_20260420T091746Z_doc_a8dd6jq.jpeg Pope Leo XIV speaks to residents as he visits the Nursing Home of the Little Sisters of the Poor in Saurimo on the eighth day of an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa, on April 20, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T16:38:51.728+04:00 Pope Leo visits Angola’s diamond-rich northeast Africa, Europe, Pope https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/uks-starmer-to-face-grilling-from-mps-over-mandelson-scandal-1.500513045 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-25/8iqz7p6t/newsml_afp_com_20251125T142718Z_doc_864p3ru.jpeg In this video grab taken from footage broadcast by the UK Parliamentary Recording Unit (PRU) via the Parliament TV website on November 25, 2025, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, flanked by Britain's Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, makes a statement to MPs on the G20 and Ukraine, in the House of Commons. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T16:03:49.250+04:00 UK’s Starmer to face grilling from MPs over Mandelson scandal Europe, UK https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/sharjah-issues-road-safety-alert-as-schools-reopen-1.500512908 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/q91xfzge/Stock_School_bus_1802dbc5050_original_ratio.jpg Authorities cautioned motorists against dangerous actions such as placing or throwing objects onto roads, which could lead to accidents or injuries. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/q91xfzge/Stock_School_bus_1802dbc5050_original_ratio.jpg Sharjah Traffic Prosecution issues road safety alert as schools reopen Gulf News en 2026-04-20T16:02:58.667+04:00 Sharjah issues road safety alert as schools reopen Transport, crime, transport, Sharjah Police, shajrah https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/abu-dhabi-police-launch-one-month-initiative-to-help-motorists-reduce-black-points-1.500513014 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/06/21/Abu-Dhabi_172d79a40c0_large.jpg Abu Dhabi movement restrictions have helped reduce the number of cases. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T16:01:30.316+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police launch one-month initiative to help motorists reduce black points Transport, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/sheikh-hamdan-shares-image-of-skydiving-in-dubai-are-aerial-sports-back-1.500513029 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/aq072uo3/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-3.50.15-PM.jpeg A screengrab of Sheikh Hamdan's Instagram story Gulf News en 2026-04-20T15:57:10.959+04:00 Sheikh Hamdan shares image of skydiving in Dubai; are aerial sports back? UAE, UAE, Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/japan-warns-of-huge-earthquake-after-powerful-tremor-1.500512959 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/phpy6hwp/earthquake_170e1d6f49b_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-20T15:47:29.271+04:00 Japan warns of 'huge' earthquake after powerful tremor World https://gulfnews.com/sport/city-win-the-battle-but-the-wars-not-done-says-declan-rice-1.500513028 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/1fc6nap5/newsml_afp_com_20260419T170519Z_doc_a8c8729.jpeg Whilst visible disappointed Arsenal's English midfielder Declan Rice feels there's still hope for his side in the Premier League title race https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/swb9ewbk/newsml_afp_com_20260419T160205Z_doc_a8c23ax.jpeg Mikel Arteta surprised fans with his line-up choice against City https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/4i7zfrz3/newsml_afp_com_20260419T170156Z_doc_a8c86zz.jpeg Erling Haaland produced once again when his side so desperately needed him https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-11/8emojcpv/newsml_afp_com_20260411T135031Z_doc_a7gf8nx.jpeg Arsenal need to bounce back from this disappointment if they're to go on and win the title Gulf News en 2026-04-20T15:47:12.639+04:00 Premier League title race “not done” says Declan Rice Sport, Football, football, premier league, arsenal, Manchester City https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/rashid-khan-reveals-he-rejected-indian-citizenship-offer-1.500512970 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/2k1vg7ay/Rahid-Khan Rashid Khan has rejected Indian citizenship offer https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/59v5o2u3/Rahid-Khan Rashid Khan has rejected Indian citizenship offer https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/kfpdozbn/Former-eternal-affairs-ministers-witty-response The former eternal affairs minister's witty response back then Gulf News en 2026-04-20T15:16:07.534+04:00 Rashid Khan reveals he rejected Indian citizenship offer Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/sport/check-out-ronaldos-rumored-suite-in-one-zaabeel-hotel-1.500512808 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/v0qd3c4l/Ronaldo-in-Abu-Dhabhi Ronaldo was reportedly staying in the One Za'abeel hotel in Dubai this weekend https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/10/31/One-Za-abeel_18b84b7750f_large.jpg One Za’abeel hotel offers one of Dubai's most luxury stays https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/ro6fl0f4/Royal-Suite-at-One-Za’abeel Royal Suite at One Za’abeel would be the ideal location for Ronaldo https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/dyzeyq2t/Royal-Suite-at-One-Za’abeel Guests can enjoy one of Dubai's most spectacular skylines https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/dsrq1b7c/One_Za_abeel_18b84b775e2_large.jpg One Za’abeel has whopping prices for just one-night stays Gulf News en 2026-04-20T15:03:27.871+04:00 Check out Ronaldo’s rumored suite in One Za’abeel hotel Sport, Football, Cristiano Ronaldo https://gulfnews.com/uae/back-to-school-uae-campuses-buzz-with-energy-1.500512944 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/i15cpkde/Copy-of-Copy-of-Gems-Metropole-Schoolerreee.jpg Schools across the UAE reopened on April 20, welcoming students back to classrooms after weeks of distance learning triggered by regional tensions. Campuses implemented strict safety measures, while school buses resumed service and traffic plans were rolled out nationwide. Above, students return to GEMS Metropole School in Motor City, Dubai, as campuses reopen across the UAE for in-person learning. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/4ymbdjwi/Copy-of-Copy-of-At-Jumeirah-International-Nurseries-young-learners-trickled-in-under-a-staggered-schedule-including-siblings-starting-the-day-together.jpg At Jumeirah International Nurseries, young learners trickled in under a staggered schedule, including siblings starting the day together. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/jhq6wwx8/Copy-of-NAT-260420-School-New-VSAKLANI-6.jpg Students at Al Khaleej International School in Dubai on Monday, April 20, as schools across the UAE welcome students back for face-to-face learning. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/9fw71gmo/Copy-of-Copy-of-DPS-SHARJAH-1RR.jpg Ruth Philip led the opening assembly on the first day back at Delhi Private School, Sharjah marking the start of in-person learning as students returned to campus. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/see0reey/Copy-of-Copy-of-Noya-British-School-in-Abu-Dhabi.-rr.jpg Students are welcomed by teachers at Noya British School in Abu Dhabi as they return to campus. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/68losbmm/Copy-of-Copy-of-Raffles-world-Academy-Dubai.jpg Students including siblings arrive for in-person learning at Raffles world Academy, Dubai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/s0zp9bp8/Copy-of-Copy-of-Gems-Metropole-Schoolerr.jpg Many students arrived with flowers and excitement, reflecting relief and joy at resuming in-person learning. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/81yug5rh/Copy-of-NAT-260420-School-VSAKLANI-3.jpg Many students arrived with flowers and excitement, reflecting relief and joy at resuming in-person learning. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/1ljdhrnr/Copy-of-Copy-of-Gems-Metropole-Schoolerrttt.jpg Students return to GEMS Metropole School in Motor City, Dubai, as they are welcomed by teachers. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/yq7meqlf/Copy-of-NAT-260420-School-VSAKLANI-7.jpg The reopening marks a significant step toward normalcy, as over a million students reunite with teachers and peers in a safe, well-prepared environment https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/6uc6sd5n/Copy-of-Copy-of-SCHOOL-BU-SHARJAH-1.jpg School buses return to the roads across the UAE as students head back to classrooms. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/jgvb3sq4/Copy-of-Copy-of-Repton-Abu-Dhabi2.jpg At Repton Abu Dhabi, classrooms have been prepared in advance, with safety measures in place in line with guidance from the Ministry of Education and other relevant authorities. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/b9mlaxka/Copy-of-NAT-260420-School-VSAKLANI-2.jpg Students arrive with excitement and big smiles at Al Khaleej International School. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T15:01:30.458+04:00 Back to School: UAE campuses buzz with energy UAE, news-photos, Education, Back-to-school https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/ajman-bus-route-to-global-village-resumes-ticket-price-and-timings-announced-1.500512962 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-13/s34fxkvv/bus.jpeg Dh25 Ajman bus service returns, boosting access to Dubai’s Global Village Gulf News en 2026-04-20T14:58:43.826+04:00 Ajman bus route to Global Village resumes: Ticket price and timings announced Transport, Dubai, Global Village, Ajman, Global Village Season 30 https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/why-cultural-fusion-could-make-gcc-the-next-great-financial-hub-1.500512951 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/raursqnl/202604203756390.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/63gm1bl9/Shivkumar_Rohira___Klay_Group__1_.jpg Shivkumar Rohira Gulf News en 2026-04-20T14:55:12.318+04:00 Why cultural fusion could make GCC the next great financial hub Analysis https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-schools-reopen-students-return-to-campuses-for-in-person-learning-with-safety-measures-1.500512522 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/poyyqczi/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-9.31.50-AM.jpeg Students return to GEMS Metropole School in Motor City, Dubai, as campuses reopen across the UAE for in-person learning. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/gwdtlqwt/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-11.22.01-AM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/kw7at4xp/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-6.45.10-AM-1.jpeg GEMS Metropole School marks “safe zones” across campus with blue corridor stickers https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/o0smpn5s/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.02.08-AM-1.jpeg GEMS Metropole School marks “safe zones” across campus with blue corridor stickers https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/oi4dmulp/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.02.08-AM.jpeg GEMS Metropole School marks “safe zones” across campus with blue corridor stickers https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/nlahtibo/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_7_15_34_AM__1_.jpeg UAE school buses are back on roads with students returning to classrooms today. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/wgkrmo33/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_7_15_34_AM.jpeg UAE school buses are back on roads with students returning to classrooms today. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/vrxsm0i0/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_7_15_33_AM.jpeg UAE school buses are back on roads with students returning to classrooms today. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/rpe5o1x3/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.21.33-AM.jpeg Sharjah Police deploy officers around school zones https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/2ri9nj7o/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_7_26_16_AM.jpeg Teachers welcome students back with roses at GEMS Metropole School https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/u4c594q9/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_7_19_36_AM__1_.jpeg Students arrive as GEMS Metropole School reopens https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/clffr4h3/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_7_19_36_AM.jpeg Students arrive as GEMS Metropole School reopens https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/z49cd3xb/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.35.55-AM-1.jpeg Dr Ghadeer Abu-Shamat https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/53w4yj9x/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.36.36-AM.jpeg Students return to campus amid an emotional welcome with roses as schools reopen in Dubai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/7b2jfhdy/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.36.35-AM-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/jlb8t7hm/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.36.35-AM.jpeg Students return to campus amid an emotional welcome with roses as schools reopen in Dubai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/9zdshuct/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.36.34-AM-1.jpeg Students return to campus amid an emotional welcome with roses as schools reopen in Dubai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/wq0kb79l/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.36.34-AM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/j6tyybjo/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.36.33-AM-1.jpeg Students return to campus amid an emotional welcome with roses as schools reopen in Dubai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/dfbogbsl/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.36.33-AM.jpeg Students return to campus amid an emotional welcome with roses as schools reopen in Dubai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/l1hynvex/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.57.18-AM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/49jwoluv/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.42.32-AM-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/vebtmtkv/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.42.36-AM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/q7njbirj/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.42.37-AM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/5747797x/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.42.39-AM-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/748qyzsa/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.42.39-AM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/e152ueze/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.48.38-AM.jpeg Latefa Al Marzooqi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/sy3f05zx/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.53.34-AM.jpeg Arad Tehrani (right) Radin Kazemkhani https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/9jqd8enk/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.56.07-AM.jpeg UAE schools welcome students back for face-to-face learning https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/y6tvfr5p/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.56.14-AM-1.jpeg UAE schools welcome students back for face-to-face learning https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/f9yinw22/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.56.14-AM.jpeg UAE schools welcome students back for face-to-face learning https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/8zfjvpg7/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.56.15-AM.jpeg UAE schools welcome students back for face-to-face learning https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/ijw4p46o/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.55.18-AM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/o9irdwk1/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.55.17-AM-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/amvg1nnw/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.55.35-AM-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/1iavgu0t/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.55.35-AM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/o4w81sa4/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.55.34-AM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/9j6i721q/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.55.33-AM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/p1k6ese6/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.53.34-AM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/6a9kpjwg/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-8.12.59-AM.jpeg Safety training prompts temporary closure of canteen and grounds https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/kjibs1kg/6B2A2131.jpg-1.jpeg High enthusiasm as students return to Sharjah classrooms https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/q5looyi5/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-8.03.35-AM.jpeg Sarah Isberg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/glpev4ng/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-8.33.17-AM.jpeg Senior students back in class, happy to reunite with friends https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/f41kxuui/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-8.20.38-AM-2.jpeg Ruth Philip led the opening assembly on the first day back at Delhi Private School, marking the start of in-person learning as students returned to campus. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/37uc57tg/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-8.20.38-AM.jpeg Ruth Philip led the opening assembly on the first day back at Delhi Private School, marking the start of in-person learning as students returned to campus. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/3w59or1f/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-8.20.37-AM.jpeg Ruth Philip led the opening assembly on the first day back at Delhi Private School, marking the start of in-person learning as students returned to campus. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/yoau46uc/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-8.47.23-AM-1.jpeg Principal Vandana Marwaha and Headmistress Gurpreet Modi at Delhi Private School Sharjah https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/esfiiz92/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-8.46.13-AM.jpeg Vandana Marwaha https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/9zmnj0i5/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-8.47.23-AM.jpeg Principal Vandana Marwaha and Headmistress Gurpreet Modi at Delhi Private School Sharjah https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/gofznmaj/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-8.52.32-AM.jpeg Students including siblings arrive for in-person learning at Raffles world Academy, Dubai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/0y3vrutr/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-9.07.54-AM.jpeg Dr Ghadeer Abu-Shamat, Principal of Al Khaleej International School https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/421emjc3/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-9.31.52-AM-1.jpeg Students return to GEMS Metropole School in Motor City, Dubai, as campuses reopen across the UAE for in-person learning following weeks of remote education. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/l776n34h/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-9.31.52-AM.jpeg Students return to GEMS Metropole School in Motor City, Dubai, as campuses reopen across the UAE for in-person learning following weeks of remote education. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/cxdqh01x/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-9.31.51-AM-2.jpeg Students return to GEMS Metropole School in Motor City, Dubai, as campuses reopen across the UAE for in-person learning following weeks of remote education. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/b8tig91l/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-9.31.51-AM-1.jpeg Students return to GEMS Metropole School in Motor City, Dubai, as campuses reopen across the UAE for in-person learning following weeks of remote education. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/f1f2fiij/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-9.31.50-AM.jpeg Students return to GEMS Metropole School in Motor City, Dubai, as campuses reopen across the UAE for in-person learning following weeks of remote education. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/v6nsx8po/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-9.31.49-AM-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/5pln5t3s/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-9.31.49-AM.jpeg Students return to GEMS Metropole School in Motor City, Dubai, as campuses reopen across the UAE for in-person learning following weeks of remote education. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/412cuurp/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-9.31.47-AM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/ss39x71o/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-9.31.46-AM-1.jpeg Students return to GEMS Metropole School in Motor City, Dubai, as campuses reopen across the UAE for in-person learning following weeks of remote education. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/mijc6533/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-9.31.45-AM-2.jpeg Students return to GEMS Metropole School in Motor City, Dubai, as campuses reopen across the UAE for in-person learning following weeks of remote education. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/ycicnlyb/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-9.31.45-AM-1.jpeg Students return to GEMS Metropole School in Motor City, Dubai, as campuses reopen across the UAE for in-person learning following weeks of remote education. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/qqyod9ay/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-9.31.45-AM.jpeg Students return to GEMS Metropole School in Motor City, Dubai, as campuses reopen across the UAE for in-person learning following weeks of remote education. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/z8ke91uz/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-9.31.44-AM.jpeg Students return to GEMS Metropole School in Motor City, Dubai, as campuses reopen across the UAE for in-person learning following weeks of remote education. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/2383pfs1/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-9.41.40-AM.jpeg Simone Holmes, a teacher, welcomes Grade 1 students at Collegiate International School, Dubai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/4uz2h50t/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-9.50.11-AM.jpeg Nizar Mahmoud Mourad https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/n6zwmcbs/IMG_20260420_WA0012_jpg.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/2bniw18k/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-9.34.54-AM.jpeg Nav Iqbal (Principal, CEO, Brand Ambassador) at GEMS Metropole School, Motor City, Dubai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/xf0w0ojh/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-10.38.04-AM.jpeg Safety measures in place at Repton Abu Dhabi as students return to prepared classrooms https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/95hehrjj/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-10.37.53-AM.jpeg Gwendolyn Rodriguez, Admissions and Parent Experience Manager, distributes the 'I love Repton' stickers to students https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/cx9e45fw/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-10.37.39-AM.jpeg Students arrive with parents at Repton Abu Dhabi. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/ckcnlw1h/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-10.48.43-AM.jpeg Twin brothers Prabhnoor Singh (left) and Harnoor Singh, Grade 8 students at Bright Riders School, Dubai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/tk5wbdms/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-10.49.41-AM.jpeg Katy Anderson, Head of Foundation Stage 2 at GEMS Metropole School. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/2nsgrhs7/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-10.53.39-AM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/wl9npv09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-11.01.43-AM.jpeg Lucy Nicholls, Deputy Headteacher – Primary at GEMS Metropole School. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/j0ql6z3h/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-11.14.55-AM-1.jpeg Thomas, Year 6 student: “It’s more fun being at school. I’m really happy to be back in class with my teachers and friends.” https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/lqgwpm9w/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-11.14.55-AM.jpeg Albie, Year 7 student: “It’s really exciting to be back at school. I was most looking forward to seeing my friends again.” https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/lh3om98y/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-11.14.54-AM.jpeg Isla, Year 6 student: “It’s much better being at school than learning online because you can see your friends, work together, and talk to your teachers. It just feels a lot more exciting.” https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/fdzxpno9/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-11.22.01-AM.jpeg Warm and emotional return as children head back to nurseries https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/a9o0vokh/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-11.22.00-AM.jpeg Little ones return to nurseries, arriving in strollers and holding parents’ hands https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/8leh3w0h/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-11.22.02-AM.jpeg Parents accompany little ones as nurseries reopen https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/hirjlmmg/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-11.40.16-AM.jpeg Nav Iqbal - Principal, CEO, Brand Ambassador https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/wnh42pgu/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-11.22.01-AM.jpeg Warm and emotional return as children head back to nurseries https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/gbwwv3ex/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-9.31.51-AM-1.jpeg Students return to GEMS Metropole School in Motor City, Dubai, as campuses reopen across the UAE for in-person learning following weeks of remote education. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/f89t048q/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.36.35-AM.jpeg Students return to campus amid an emotional welcome with roses as schools reopen in Dubai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/zba49i3l/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-9.31.46-AM.jpeg Students return to GEMS Metropole School in Motor City, Dubai, as campuses reopen across the UAE for in-person learning following weeks of remote education. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/297xvxdv/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-8.20.37-AM-1.jpeg Ruth Philip led the opening assembly on the first day back at Delhi Private School, marking the start of in-person learning as students returned to campus. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/obua02jy/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.55.35-AM-1.jpeg Campus buzz returns as students head back to school https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/jhr0u5ab/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-7.57.18-AM.jpeg Student shows gratitude with flowers on school return https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/somtw8p4/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_20_at_7_42_37_AM.jpeg School buses arrive at Noya British School in Abu Dhabi as students return to campus following the resumption of in-person learning. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T14:42:05.975+04:00 UAE schools reopen: Students return to campuses for in-person learning with safety measures Education, UAE schools, Dubai school calendar, Iran Israel conflict, Back-to-school https://gulfnews.com/business/cfi-advances-its-operations-in-egypt-with-amr-abdelbaky-appointed-ceo-of-cfi-egypt-1.500512934 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/3fbum9nw/Egypt-2-Arabicnew.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/qbj6ns5o/Amr-Abdel-Baky.jpg.jpeg Amr Abdelbaky, Chief Executive Officer, CFI Egypt Gulf News en 2026-04-20T14:39:47.840+04:00 CFI advances its operations in Egypt with Amr Abdelbaky appointed CEO of CFI Egypt Business, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-schools-reopen-safety-plans-roles-of-schools-students-parents-outlined-1.500512923 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/mm0ldo18/STAFFNAT_260420_School_New_VSAKLANI_51776668449128.jpg Students at Al Khaleej International School in Dubai on Monday, April 20, as schools across the UAE welcome students back for face-to-face learning. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/vdizux0c/gulfnews2026-04-202383pfs1WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-9.41.40-AM.avif Simone Holmes, a teacher, welcomes Grade 1 students at Collegiate International School, Dubai, on Monday, April 20. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/cx9e45fw/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-10.37.39-AM.jpeg A parent brings in students at Repton Abu Dhabi on Monday, April 20, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T14:31:16.916+04:00 UAE schools reopen: Safety plans, roles of schools, students, parents outlined Education, United in Strength, UAE, Education, UAE schools, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/sachin-tendulkar-calls-laureus-statuette-something-really-special-1.500512920 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/02/18/200218-Sachin_17054d24883_large.jpg Sachin Tendulkar poses after winning the Laureus Best Sporting Moment award for "Carried on the shoulders of a nation" during the Laureus World Sports Awards 2020 in Berlin, Germany February 17, 2020. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-21/z53hkbkm/newsml_afp_com_20250421T171727Z_doc_42zl4rv.jpeg Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic will be the host of the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards Gulf News en 2026-04-20T14:22:19.176+04:00 Sachin Tendulkar calls Laureus Statuette “something really special” Sport, Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/stability-by-design-the-uaes-blueprint-in-uncertain-times-1.500512806 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-04/2q7bdn5x/STOCK-UAE-FLAG The UAE has consistently engaged with various parties across the region, encouraging restraint and urging all sides to give space for reason before force. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T14:18:17.878+04:00 Sustainability in crisis: The UAE’s blueprint in uncertain times Op-Eds, Government, Mena, UAE, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/burj-al-arab-to-armani-these-dubai-hotels-enter-major-revamp-phase-1.500512850 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/ynsawsff/Dubaiskyline2026 Dubai skyline https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-15/sq4q5pps/Burj-Al-Arab-Jumeirah-Aerial-at-Sunset.jpg Since opening in 1999, Jumeirah Burj Al Arab has stood as an architectural and cultural icon of modern luxury. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/xvi6agok/The_St_Regis_Dubai_The_Palm___Lobby_18516017fb8_original_ratio.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-16/clu91ail/Anantara-world-islands Anantara world islands https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-16/xu3blszj/Park-Hyatt-Dubai Park Hyatt Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-17/o63899rp/Armani_Hotel___Dubai_Fountain_Show_Dining_Images_Armani_Hashi_Armani_Hashi___Outdoors_1.jpg Catch up with a pal at Armani Hotel https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-03/m1n01rvu/RadissonBluDMC.jpg Radisson Blu DMC https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-11/8qqcjpno/newsml_afp_com_20260311T120751Z_doc_a2th2uj.jpeg Atlantis The Royal resort is pictured in Dubai on March 11, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T14:04:12.466+04:00 Burj Al Arab to Armani: These Dubai hotels enter major revamp phase Tourism, UAE hotels https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/international-flights-resume-operations-to-qatar-1.500512895 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-20/d9chme32/Qatar-Hamad-International-Airport-4.jpeg Qatar reopens skies as international carriers restart regular operations Gulf News en 2026-04-20T13:58:07.804+04:00 US-Iran ceasefire: International flights resume operations to Qatar Aviation, Qatar, Qatar, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/BestBuys-lifestyle/5-office-wellness-essentials-to-beat-stress-and-sharpen-focus-in-uae-2026-1.500512879 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-27/lsj17fqp/stock_office_work__17e540fd6b1_original_ratio.jpg From chairs to desks, we've got you covered. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T13:56:40.369+04:00 5 office wellness essentials to beat stress and sharpen focus in UAE 2026 BestBuys-Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/days-of-our-lives-actor-patrick-muldoon-dies-at-57-1.500512866 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/um7d09o9/newsml_afp_com_20120815T000000Z_PH_GTY_150333266.jpeg Muldoon also appeared as Richard Hart on Melrose Place. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T13:34:51.033+04:00 Days of Our Lives actor Patrick Muldoon dies at 57 Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/atlantis-dubai-scales-back-dining-venues-to-upgrade-guest-experience-1.500512861 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-11/8qqcjpno/newsml_afp_com_20260311T120751Z_doc_a2th2uj.jpeg Atlantis The Royal resort is pictured in Dubai on March 11, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T13:31:47.479+04:00 Atlantis Dubai scales back dining venues to upgrade guest experience Tourism https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/paid-parking-activated-in-new-musaffah-sectors-in-abu-dhabi-1.500512855 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/bysq1l57/cfe99f06-2ab0-46c0-aa37-3c83ecdd9d7c.jpeg Drivers to pay AED 2 per hour via apps, SMS and machines in newly added zones Gulf News en 2026-04-20T13:23:50.298+04:00 Paid parking activated in new Musaffah sectors in Abu Dhabi Transport, Public parking, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/dubai-traffic-alert-accident-on-sheikh-mohammed-bin-zayed-road-towards-abu-dhabi-1.500512853 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/tuenh4u9/gulfnews2025-08-26jrlrdtl424.avif Gulf News en 2026-04-20T13:22:14.317+04:00 Dubai traffic alert: Accident on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road towards Abu Dhabi emergencies, Dubai, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/business/property/avenew-development-and-wadeen-developers-announce-the-launch-of-cheval-residences-on-dubai-islands-1.500512807 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/n8iy70n3/TM2161VP02ExteriorTeaserRev02.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/vk0rs4hg/TM2161VP03ExteriorSeaviewrev04.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/o4mv0mug/TM2161VP10ExteriorSeafrontrev02.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-20T13:15:00.000+04:00 AVENEW Development and Wadeen Developers announce the launch of Cheval Residences on Dubai Islands Property, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/the-kurator/style/faiza-bouguessa-and-jumeirah-launch-heritage-club-capsule-collection-1.500512846 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/huh4jphv/FAIZA-RE-1cmjnRVB.jpg Faiza Bouguessa https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/sc5d4d56/bougessa0586RcmjnRVB.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-20T13:13:32.259+04:00 Faiza Bouguessa and Jumeirah launch Heritage Club capsule collection Style https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/ceasefire-on-edge-uncertainty-deepens-risk-of-return-to-war-1.500512825 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-23/7z4qkzuo/202603233717560.jpg At the heart of the latest escalation is a direct military flashpoint. The US Navy’s seizure of an Iranian-flagged vessel attempting to breach the blockade has cast fresh doubt over already fragile diplomacy. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T13:10:56.413+04:00 Ceasefire on edge: Uncertainty deepens risk of return to war Mena, Donald Trump, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/technology/techie-tonic-every-prompt-could-be-a-data-leak-a-wake-up-call-for-the-ai-age-1.500512820 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-12/d7ov6h9m/202602123670161.jpg From convenience to exposure: how casual prompts can quietly leak your data https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/d3djn41a/Davide-Del-Vecchio-copy.png Davide Del Vecchio – CISO at Careem Gulf News en 2026-04-20T13:06:27.111+04:00 Techie Tonic: Every prompt could be a data leak — a wake-up call for the AI age Technology, AI, technology, cybercrime https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/74-magnitude-quake-hits-northern-japan-tsunami-warning-issued-jma-1.500512769 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/nockg0xz/gulfnewsimport20210207Stock-Earthquake1777b559696large.avif A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan Monday, Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, issuing a tsunami warning for waves up to three metres (10 feet). Gulf News en 2026-04-20T13:03:26.878+04:00 Japan records 80-centimetre tsunami after powerful 7.4-magnitude quake Asia https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/daniel-radcliffe-ranks-harry-potter-films-says-half-blood-prince-is-bottom-of-the-bracket-thats-my-own-stuff-1.500512819 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/02/18/tab-Daniel-Radcliffe-and-David-Yates-in-Harry-Potter-and-the-Deathly-Hallows-Part-2-(2011)-(Read-Only)_resources1_16a4a163826_large.jpg Director David Yates and Daniel Radcliffe in 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' Part-2 Gulf News en 2026-04-20T13:00:00.353+04:00 Daniel Radcliffe ranks Harry Potter films, says Half-Blood Prince is 'bottom of the bracket': 'That’s my own stuff' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/mid-air-horror-fly91-flight-circles-for-4-hours-1.500512813 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/66zuxe49/midair_1776674297201.jpg Passengers, gripped by fear, were seen praying and urging the crew to divert the flight. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T12:59:50.602+04:00 Mid-air horror: Passengers panic, pray as Fly91 flight circles for 4 hours India, Aviation, india, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/dubai-a-global-compass-for-safety-trust-and-stability-al-marri-1.500512775 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/xkyzqg4r/IMG-20260420-WA0042.jpg Dubai surge shows global trust, safety appeal https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/0dyqr148/IMG-20260420-WA0047.jpg Dubai emerges as global hub for safety and trust https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/clfjb8tx/IMG-20260420-WA0044.jpg Dubai surge shows global trust, safety appeal https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/dm3o159w/IMG-20260420-WA0046.jpg Dubai surge shows global trust, safety appeal Gulf News en 2026-04-20T12:38:08.229+04:00 Dubai a global compass for safety, trust and stability: Al Marri Government, UAE Travel, Dubai, Dubai travel, Dubai transport, travel, UAE government services https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi-decision-raising-saudisation-rates-to-60-in-marketing-and-sales-roles-takes-effect-1.500512507 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2015/11/24/1_16a0812d6bd.1625751_3091632249_16a0812d6bd_large.jpg Kingdom Tower in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Kingdom Tower is the main landmark of Riyadh city. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T12:36:43.317+04:00 Saudi decision raising Saudisation rates to 60% in marketing and sales roles takes effect Gulf, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ayushmann-khurranas-pati-patni-aur-woh-do-teaser-serves-triple-the-drama-and-no-peace-1.500512783 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/alv1nwqb/ayush3.jpeg The film also features Sara Ali Khan Wamiqa Gabbi, and Rakul Preet Singh. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T12:29:56.817+04:00 Ayushmann Khurrana’s Pati Patni Aur Woh Do teaser serves triple the drama and no peace Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-bound-travel-demand-surges-as-schools-reopen-1.500512777 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-06/6his4bfd/Dubaiairport Scores of families are returning as schools reopen in the UAE. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T12:19:28.374+04:00 UAE-bound travel demand surges as schools reopen Aviation, Travel, travel, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/why-are-we-still-policing-womens-bodies-from-patralekha-to-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-bollywood-needs-to-do-better-1.500512695 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-16/nnxkr4yy/202602163675358.jpg Patralekha https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-28/a5qxvskw/Rajkumar_rao_patralekhaa_wedding_17d23e2eda5_original_ratio.jpg Rajkumar rao patralekhaa wedding https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-22/zcmvj2ds/newsml_afp_com_20250522T183025Z_doc_47rj99e.jpeg Indian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrives for the screening of the film "La venue de l'avenir" (Colors of Time) at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 22, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T11:41:53.346+04:00 Why are we still policing women’s bodies? From Patralekha to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Bollywood needs to do better Entertainment, BollyWood, Opinion, bollywood https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/aum99-launches-aum-99-residences-in-dubailand-1.500512737 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/t6s0s5c3/9938734b-d419-4836-a08c-ed708da676e0.jpeg Seen at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, from right to left: Nazim Shabandri, Director and CEO, AG Properties LLC; Ahsan Ullah Muhammad Qadri, Owner and Director, AUM 99 Home Real Estate Developments LLC; Abdul Rahman Waseer, Managing Director, AUM 99 Home Real Estate Developments LLC; and Ahmed Sattar, Executive Director, AUM 99 Real Estate https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/7x1kq7jz/0585eeef-d787-4f8a-a35f-086ea9f8de24.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-04-20T11:35:56.423+04:00 AUM99 launches AUM 99 Residences in Dubailand GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/angham-and-majid-al-mohandis-dubai-concert-2026-date-venue-and-all-you-need-to-know-1.500512719 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/wevrj3or/Angham_1767f00ab87_original_ratio.jpg On May 9, the spotlight turns to Coca-Cola Arena, where superstar Majid Al Mohandis and Egyptian singer Angham will share the stage. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T11:31:36.735+04:00 Angham and Majid Al Mohandis Dubai concert 2026: Date, venue and all you need to know Entertainment, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/business/property/uae-property-market-surges-in-q1-with-dubai-and-abu-dhabi-leading-1.500512723 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-25/b4yvkci7/Abudhabiskyline-and-Department-of-Municipalities-and-Transport-and-Abu-Dhabi-Global-Market-ADGM Abu Dhabi skyline Gulf News en 2026-04-20T11:24:19.327+04:00 UAE property market surges in Q1 with Dubai and Abu Dhabi leading Property, Dubai property, Abu Dhabi property, Ras Al Khaimah property, Sharjah property https://gulfnews.com/sport/dubais-empire-rugby-academy-win-big-on-international-stage-1.500512712 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/7mfpbton/Main-4.jpg Empire Rugby Academy represented the UAE winning big in Portugal https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/avbyrmr4/MAIN-1.jpg The academy took two teams out to Portugal with both winning their respective categories https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/8vwth1s9/Main-3.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/pcmjqt09/Main-2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-20T11:14:56.301+04:00 Dubai’s Empire Rugby Academy win big on international stage Sport, UAE-Sport, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/opinion/counterpoint-philippines-cannot-afford-romantic-anti-development-politics-1.500512563 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/d5l1c2d5/Philippin-electronics-manufacturing.png Workers at an electronics factory in the Philippines. While alliances shift, national interest stays the same. Policiymakers should adopt strategies that create jobs, improve efficiency, build skills, strengthen supply chains, and raise competitiveness. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-30/smeyykw2/A_cargo_ship_loading_nickel_ore_in_Tawi_Tawi_0912_resources1_16a31073266_original_ratio.jpg A cargo ship loading nickel ore in Tawi-Tawi. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-12/dml8lwcz/Masbate-Mine-Project-B2-Gold.jpeg Sitting on a pot of gold: A view of a gold mine in Aroroy, a remote town northwest of the island of Masbate (land area: 4,152 km²). Out of 30 million hectares of land in the Philippines, about 9 million hectares have been identified as having deposits of various commodities, a senior official said. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T11:13:36.431+04:00 Pax Silica: 10 reasons why the Philippines cannot afford romantic anti-development politics Opinion, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/song-joong-ki-and-wife-katy-saunders-draw-praise-after-rare-public-appearance-in-seoul-kind-and-beautiful-1.500512684 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/ioknqwsi/katylouise.webp Also present at the event were musical actress Kim So Hyun and broadcaster Jang Sung Kyu. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T10:59:23.063+04:00 Song Joong Ki and wife Katy Saunders draw praise after rare public appearance in Seoul: 'Kind and beautiful' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-islands-moves-ahead-with-dh527-million-island-b-contract-1.500512696 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/0hrc3m8q/Dubai-Islands.jpg Nakheel awards Dh527 million infrastructure contract for Island B at Dubai Islands Gulf News en 2026-04-20T10:59:06.073+04:00 Dubai Islands moves ahead with Dh527 million Island B contract Property, Dubai property, Nakheel https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/oneclickdrive-strengthens-used-car-platform-for-sellers-and-international-buyers-in-dubai-1.500512687 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/o9b1yv77/Main-Image.png Gulf News en 2026-04-20T10:53:58.959+04:00 OneClickDrive strengthens used car platform for sellers and international buyers in Dubai Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ryan-reynolds-says-hes-never-been-more-proud-of-blake-lively-amid-legal-case-people-have-no-idea-1.500512661 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/09/16/Blake-Lively-and-Ryan-Reynolds-at--The-Adam-Project--premiere-on-February-28--2022_18346214a9b_large.jpg The couple, who have been married since September 2012, are also parents to three daughters James, 9, Inez, 7, and Betty, 4 Gulf News en 2026-04-20T10:28:04.149+04:00 Ryan Reynolds says he's 'never been more proud' of Blake Lively amid legal case: 'People have no idea...' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/uae-launches-essential-goods-price-platform-that-could-lower-your-grocery-bill-1.500512648 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-25/vblr1cal/UAEgrocery UAE grocery https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/gjeii808/UAE_Minister_of_Economy_Abdulla_Bin_Touq_Al_Marri_17d769cd5ea_original_ratio.jpg UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri Gulf News en 2026-04-20T10:23:40.300+04:00 UAE launches Essential Goods Price Platform that could lower your grocery bill Retail https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/deepika-padukone-films-action-packed-raaka-and-king-while-expecting-second-baby-redefining-motherhood-1.500512638 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/f4bvci5h/202603123705999.jpeg Deepika Padukone Gulf News en 2026-04-20T10:01:19.351+04:00 Deepika Padukone films action-packed Raaka and King while expecting second baby, redefining motherhood Entertainment, BollyWood, Parenting-Child-Health, Health, India, bollywood, india, Health https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/sheikh-mohammed-uae-students-resume-in-person-learning-after-proving-resilience-1.500512612 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/5n484505/igg03ajl1k91dykpo.jpg His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T09:28:14.978+04:00 Sheikh Mohammed: UAE students resume in-person learning after proving resilience Education, UAE, Dubai, UAE schools https://gulfnews.com/podcasts/tell-me-why/tell-me-why-investing-in-gold-is-now-within-everyones-reach-1.500510071 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-17/erk5qfjb/DSC02893.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-17/mltoyep2/DSC02895.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-17/h020s48c/DSC02895.JPG Ahmed Abdeltawab, CEO and Co-founder of OGold Gulf News en 2026-04-20T09:17:58.474+04:00 Tell Me Why investing in gold is now within everyone’s reach Tell Me Why https://gulfnews.com/uae/global-village-returns-in-dubai-today-what-to-expect-as-the-seasonal-attraction-reopens-with-rides-and-dh25-tickets-1.500512594 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-25/otdnj6mn/GLOBAL_VILLAGE_2022_OPENING_NIGHT_1841045e256_original_ratio.jpg A look at a lit-up Global Village which re-opens today at 5pm https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/lc6mw40f/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-14.42.07.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/10/21/NAT-GLOBAL-VILLAGE-FILE1-1603285307844_1754b4051c9_large.jpg Global Village, which paused operations in line with official guidance, is set to welcome visitors https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-27/psm4194s/Copy_of_NAT_231018_GLOBAL_VILLAGE_ARAMZAN_1__1__1697647331053_18b43aa874e_original_ratio.jpg All the action at Global Village in Dubai Gulf News en 2026-04-20T09:11:59.540+04:00 Global Village returns in Dubai today: What to expect as the seasonal attraction reopens with rides and Dh25 tickets UAE, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Going-out, Global Village, UAE, Dubai, Global Village Season 30 https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/dubai-gold-drops-despite-hormuz-tensions-rates-outlook-tightens-grip-1.500512583 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-17/ffszhpoo/DubaiGold Dubai Gold Gulf News en 2026-04-20T08:48:36.222+04:00 Dubai gold drops despite Hormuz tensions, rates outlook tightens grip Retail, YourMoney-Saving-Investment, UAE Gold, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/sambhavam-adhyayam-onnu-now-streaming-online-all-you-need-to-know-1.500512574 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/y511hb5r/Sambhavamfullimg1776173248871.jpg A still from Sambhavam Adhyayam Onnu Gulf News en 2026-04-20T08:43:58.982+04:00 Sambhavam Adhyayam Onnu now streaming online: All you need to know Entertainment, South-Indian, kerala, ott, kerala cinema 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/2025-11-28/t892kr6m/newsml_afp_com_20251128T085700Z_doc_86fh6xz.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 2026-04-20T08:14:08.603+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/world/mena/us-iran-ceasefire-trump-ghalibaf-see-progress-in-talks-but-major-gaps-remain-1.500511759 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/vfxdos9d/9.jpg Tankers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/1pj4s2xv/Screenshot_2026_04_20_at_6_24_44_AM.png Tousla, the Iranian-flagged cargo vessel attempting to sail toward an Iranian port, April 19. Guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) intercepted M/V Touska as it transited the north Arabian Sea at 17 knots en route to Bandar Abbas, Iran. American forces issued multiple warnings and informed the vessel it was in violation of the US blockade. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T07:00:40.658+04:00 US-Iran ceasefire: Trump orders negotiators to Pakistan, but Iran refuses new round of talks, say reports Mena, Americas, UAE, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/stranger-things-mike-and-elevens-story-isnt-over-as-netflixs-spin-off-mends-their-cruel-ending-1.500512306 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/plci2lj8/mileven.avif Finn Wolfhard and Millie Bobby Brown in Stranger Things https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-16/1xh642u6/mileven.avif Finn Wolfhard and Millie Bobby-Brown as Mike Wheeler and Eleven in Stranger Things. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T07:00:00.000+04:00 Stranger Things: Mike and Eleven’s story isn't over as Netflix’s spin-off mends their cruel ending Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/how-an-integrated-value-chain-help-gold-traders-manage-risk-in-fluctuating-markets-1.500508794 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-17/0masfd7m/Revised-Image-2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-20T07:00:00.000+04:00 How an integrated value chain help gold traders manage risk in fluctuating markets Business, Native https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-police-achieves-100-security-coverage-across-nad-al-sheba-1.500512419 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/y7u3nn9x/p.jpg Dubai Police hits 100% coverage in Nad Al Sheba https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/g9bhb45e/p.jpg Dubai Police hits 100% coverage in Nad Al Sheba Gulf News en 2026-04-20T06:09:27.487+04:00 Dubai Police achieves 100% security coverage across Nad Al Sheba Crime, UAE, crime, Dubai, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-police-expands-esaad-with-lari-deal-1.500512428 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/hgnujwee/p-1.jpg Dubai Police expands Esaad with Lari deal https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/04j8f80m/p-2.jpg Dubai Police expands Esaad benefit Gulf News en 2026-04-20T06:09:10.664+04:00 Dubai Police expands Esaad with Lari deal UAE, YourMoney-Budget-Living, UAE Travel, Dubai, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/weather-alert-dust-clouds-and-light-rain-to-sweep-uae-through-week-1.500512495 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2011/1/17/1_16a07f7778c.747825_298241852_16a07f7778c_large.jpg Dust, clouds and light rain to sweep UAE through week Gulf News en 2026-04-20T06:08:49.098+04:00 Weather alert: Dust, clouds and light rain to sweep UAE through week Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-civil-defence-warns-of-thunderstorms-and-flash-floods-until-friday-1.500512501 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-12/rzyd250r/62.jpg Amid the unstable conditions, the Civil Defence issued a safety advisory urging the public to exercise caution during heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, avoid valleys and areas prone to flash floods, and stay away from open or elevated spaces during lightning activity. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T06:08:06.358+04:00 Saudi Civil Defence warns of thunderstorms and flash floods until Friday Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/dubai-crowd-chanted-messi-messi-ronaldo-shushed-them-during-al-wasl-vs-al-nassr-clash-1.500512416 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/krm77ez5/Screenshot-from-2026-04-20-01-32-42.png Ronaldo shushing the crowd who chanted for Messi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/krm77ez5/Screenshot-from-2026-04-20-01-32-42.png Ronaldo shushing the crowd Gulf News en 2026-04-20T06:00:00.000+04:00 Dubai crowd chanted 'Messi, Messi'; Ronaldo shushed them during Al Wasl vs Al Nassr clash Football, football https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/irans-uranium-stockpile-removal-or-dilution-regime-may-have-enough-highly-enriched-uranium-to-make-about-10-nuclear-bombs-report-1.500512481 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/s32vsgzg/Iran_Nuclear_Timeline_66804_16ad61ffccf_original_ratio.jpg ENRICHMENT: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) believed nearly half of Iran’s 60%-enriched uranium was stored in a tunnel complex in Isfahan. The agency estimated Iran had 440.9 kg of uranium enriched to 60% — enough, if further enriched, for about 10 nuclear weapons. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T05:35:10.728+04:00 Iran's uranium stockpile: Removal or dilution? Regime may have enough highly-enriched uranium to make about 10 nuclear bombs — report Mena https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/babar-azams-fastest-psl-100-sets-new-t20-record-and-equals-kohlis-partnership-mark-1.500512430 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/81km2rkj/Screenshot-from-2026-04-20-02-22-26.png Babar Azam is just breaking records for fun https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/81km2rkj/Screenshot-from-2026-04-20-02-22-26.png Babar Azam is just breaking records for fun Gulf News en 2026-04-20T05:30:00.000+04:00 Babar Azam's fastest PSL 100 sets new T20 record and equals Kohli’s partnership mark Cricket, psl, cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/north-korea-again-tests-cluster-munitions-in-a-launch-observed-by-kim-and-his-daughter-1.500512470 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/bgder84p/preview.jpg In this photo provided by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un, sitting, with his daughter observes what it says a test launch of an upgraded surface-to-surface ballistic missile at an undisclosed place in North Korea Sunday, April 19, 2026. 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 language watermark on image as provided by source reads: "KCNA" which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP) Gulf News en 2026-04-20T05:04:29.660+04:00 North Korea again tests cluster munitions in a launch observed by Kim and his daughter north korea kim cluster bombs missiles https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/touska-vacate-your-engine-room-us-navy-warns-before-disabling-iran-bound-ships-engine-1.500512437 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/nwi8bg7h/Screenshot-2026-04-20-at-8.30.35-AM.png Gulf News en 2026-04-20T04:35:51.472+04:00 'Touska, vacate your engine room': US Navy warns before disabling Iran-bound ship's engine Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/176iu1x-india-sri-lanka-discuss-proposal-for-oil-pipeline-1.500512443 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/mck7gexx/HGQDAJ4a8AEIFEd.jpg Vice President CP Radhakrishnan meets Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Gulf News en 2026-04-20T04:10:44.621+04:00 India, Sri Lanka discuss proposal for oil pipeline Asia https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/oil-prices-jump-brent-rises-to-9630-wti-at-9022-as-tehran-rejects-2nd-round-of-us-iran-talks-1.500512463 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-24/hkzp8ts5/da251045e9b6141c191c19d03b8b018a.jpg Brent jumped higher in early Asia trading on Monday, April 20, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T04:06:39.141+04:00 Oil prices jump: Brent rises to $96.30, WTI at $90.22 as Tehran rejects 2nd round of US-Iran talks Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/argentinas-milei-says-us-israel-war-against-iran-right-thing-to-do-1.500512361 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/lb06ohhd/newsml_afp_com_20260419T103956Z_doc_a8bf3rv.jpeg Argentina's President Javier Milei (C) visits the Western Wall in the old city of Jerusalem on April 19, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T02:54:14.163+04:00 Argentina's Milei says US-Israel war against Iran 'right thing to do' Americas, Mena https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/fujairah-hotels-record-peak-occupancy-in-early-2026-1.500512404 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/1lafi7y7/zrn0317b1ka1ug8po.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-04-20T02:41:51.481+04:00 Fujairah hotels record peak occupancy in early 2026 Tourism https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-us-talks-hit-snag-as-tehran-threatens-to-boycott-2nd-round-in-islamabad-1.500512429 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/z6zp9b6b/HGDuofaXAAAdK9S.jpg US forces near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials insist the strait remains under their "supervision" and "open" to commercial traffic, but US enforcement has seized vessels. Gulf News en 2026-04-20T02:26:44.965+04:00 Iran-US talks hit snag, as Tehran rejects second round of talks in Islamabad over naval blockade Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trumps-approval-rating-drops-to-a-new-low-amid-us-war-with-iran-1.500512425 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/v6fb58zb/trump_1636535909384_17d09243c1d_original_ratio.jpg President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to a new low amid Iran war Gulf News en 2026-04-20T01:44:09.360+04:00 Trump's approval rating drops to a new low amid US war with Iran Americas https://gulfnews.com/sport/over-400-athletes-compete-in-oceanic-khorfakkan-triathlon-1.500512412 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/14e9loph/jra0327c1ka02b4po.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-04-20T01:35:13.992+04:00 Over 400 athletes compete in Oceanic Khorfakkan Triathlon Sport https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/iran-war-over-1-billion-made-from-suspiciously-timed-oil-price-tipswhos-behind-them-1.500512313 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/gevha9dm/202604023730981.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-20T00:01:00.000+04:00 Iran war: Over $1 billion made from suspiciously timed oil price tips—who's behind them? Markets, Energy, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/dubai-dazzled-by-ronaldo-on-al-nassr-visit-1.500512373 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/v03sahcl/SaveGram.App670283328187254756340564215077231415023977560n.jpg Ronaldo arrived, conquered, and captured the hearts of Dubai’s fans https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/72ngut8n/IMG7627.jpeg Fans in Dubai turned out in numbers to see the legendary 'CR7' and he didn't disappoint https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-20/uh10i0jv/Screenshot_from_2026_03_20_23_24_46.png Since his move to the Middle East, Ronaldo has also embraced aspects of the local Muslim culture, often taking part in traditional practices Gulf News en 2026-04-19T22:42:48.515+04:00 Dubai dazzled by Ronaldo on Al Nassr visit Sport, Football, UAE-Sport, Dubai, Cristiano Ronaldo https://gulfnews.com/uae/earthquake-recorded-in-al-halah-1.500512360 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-21/cwait7yw/earthquake.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-19T21:56:19.669+04:00 Earthquake recorded in Al Halah UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/gargash-no-return-to-normal-ties-without-guarantees-after-iranian-aggression-1.500512310 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-23/btcfay1z/STAFFNAT_260203_WGS_Gargash_Pompeo_VSAKLANI_61770116730999.jpg Gargash says the brutal Iranian aggression against the GCC countries and peoples as well as its repercussions, remain at the centre of our attention Gulf News en 2026-04-19T21:23:18.575+04:00 Gargash: No return to normal ties without guarantees after Iranian aggression Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/eight-children-dead-in-us-domestic-violence-shooting-police-2-1.500512322 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-29/hp1xdrcw/Stock-crime-scene Gulf News en 2026-04-19T21:14:59.704+04:00 Eight children dead in US domestic violence shooting: police Americas https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-rolls-out-traffic-plan-to-ensure-safe-return-of-students-to-schools-1.500512312 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/ew5sfbko/back_to_school_stop_sign_v2_1692862584644_18a2679175a_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-19T21:03:59.468+04:00 UAE rolls out traffic plan to ensure safe return of students to schools UAE, Back-to-school https://gulfnews.com/sport/ronaldo-spearheads-al-nassrs-win-over-al-wasl-in-dubai-1.500512294 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/72ngut8n/IMG7627.jpeg Cristiano Ronaldo shone bright for Al Nassr as they beat Al Wasl on April 19 in Dubai's Zabeel Stadium https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/u8r116h8/IMG7628.jpeg Cristiano Ronaldo is in top form in Dubai Gulf News en 2026-04-19T20:23:57.063+04:00 Ronaldo spearheads Al Nassr’s win over Al Wasl in Dubai Sport, Football, UAE-Sport https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/bahrain-king-orders-addressing-repercussions-of-war-1.500512281 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/p4qm1qhk/9yv031e71ka1jeupo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-19T20:15:24.132+04:00 Bahrain King addresses repercussions of war Gulf https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-ups-pressure-gives-iran-last-chance-as-talks-resume-monday-1.500512279 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/10/15/201015-Trump_17529c7c16f_large.jpg We’re offering a very fair and reasonable DEAL, and I hope they take it, Trump said. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T20:15:07.916+04:00 Trump ups pressure, gives Iran ‘last chance’ as talks resume Monday Americas, Mena, Donald Trump, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/parkin-warns-drivers-over-fake-links-claiming-parking-fee-payments-1.500512257 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-15/jnhw3sac/Parkin Parkin Gulf News en 2026-04-19T19:49:08.397+04:00 Parkin warns drivers over fake links claiming parking fee payments UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/three-us-university-students-hurt-in-shooting-1.500511979 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/tk20svt5/iowa Gulf News en 2026-04-19T19:33:13.204+04:00 Three US university students hurt in shooting Americas https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/ai-is-moving-from-assistant-to-operator-in-the-workplace-1.500509305 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-18/3x5tpcz6/AI-work https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-16/49sx3o1d/Image___Alfred_Manasseh__COO___Co_Founder_of_Shaffra_jpg.jpeg Alfred Manasseh Gulf News en 2026-04-19T19:01:00.000+04:00 AI is moving from assistant to operator in the workplace Analysis https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/oil-prices-hinge-on-us-iran-deal-this-week-with-ceasefire-window-closing-1.500512236 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-21/k4iw7aoo/_1x_1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-19T18:58:31.041+04:00 Oil prices hinge on US-Iran deal this week with ceasefire window closing Energy, Markets, Fuel prices, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/light-rain-forecast-across-uae-coasts-and-islands-for-four-days-1.500512212 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/02/23/Rain_UAE_resources1_16a4a167543_large.jpg Light to moderate rain was reported over different areas of the UAE early on Saturday. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T18:23:38.733+04:00 Light rain forecast across UAE coasts and islands for four days UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/uae-launches-digital-platform-to-track-essential-goods-prices-1.500512193 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-18/52ho0a2u/Copy-of-NAT-260316-Eid-Shopping-VSAKLANI-6.jpg UAE launches an innovative digital tool designed to enhance consumer awareness of smart shopping practices and provide full transparency on the prices of key goods and products listed on the platform https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-18/52ho0a2u/Copy-of-NAT-260316-Eid-Shopping-VSAKLANI-6.jpg UAE launches an innovative digital tool designed to enhance consumer awareness of smart shopping practices and provide full transparency on the prices of key goods and products listed on the platform Gulf News en 2026-04-19T18:06:05.426+04:00 UAE launches digital platform to track essential goods prices Retail, Government, economy, UAE, UAE economy https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ipl/ipl-2026-varun-chakaravarthy-reaches-200-t20-wickets-in-style-1.500512189 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/oaxcdr5v/varun.jpg Kolkata Knight Riders' Varun Chakaravarthy bowls during the Indian Premier League 2026 match against Rajasthan Royals, at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata on Sunday. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T17:36:50.129+04:00 IPL 2026: Varun Chakaravarthy reaches 200 T20 wickets in style IPL, IPL-Rajasthan, IPL-Kolkata https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-universities-adopt-mixed-return-as-campuses-reopen-1.500511113 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-18/p5u5zhpw/University-students Picture used for illustrative purposes. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/8ujf6geg/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_19_at_5_21_58_PM.jpeg Dr S. Sudhindra and Aishwarya Bakshi Gulf News en 2026-04-19T17:24:25.704+04:00 UAE universities adopt mixed-mode return as campuses reopen on Monday Education, UAE schools, University, Back-to-school https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/hormuz-not-nukes-now-defines-iran-s-deterrence-strategy-1.500512148 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/tcuhlevg/no-sign-of-ships.jpg The latest satellite map from ship tracking website MarineTraffic showing the locations of vessels around the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T17:13:43.506+04:00 Hormuz, not nukes, now defines Iran’s deterrence strategy Mena, Americas, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/no-contract-yet-banned-blessing-muzarabani-hits-back-at-psl-1.500512169 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-13/rtfpobzh/newsml_afp_com_20260213T093156Z_doc_97ck349.jpeg Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani celebrates after taking the wicket of Australia's Adam Zampa during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Australia and Zimbabwe at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 13, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-13/wjxugdm2/zim.jpg Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani (L) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Australia's Adam Zampa during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 13, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T17:09:23.851+04:00 No contract, yet banned? Blessing Muzarabani hits back at PSL Cricket https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ipl/teen-talent-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-eyes-india-call-up-after-strong-ipl-start-1.500512155 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/aiygopft/Soorya.jpg Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal during the 2026 IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 19, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T16:57:38.689+04:00 Teen talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi eyes India call-up after strong IPL start IPL, IPL-Rajasthan, IPL-Kolkata https://gulfnews.com/uae/first-day-of-islamic-month-of-dhu-al-qadah-announced-1.500512143 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-17/ompfkeep/Moon Gulf News en 2026-04-19T16:48:24.941+04:00 First day of Islamic month of Dhu Al Qadah announced UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egypt-three-killed-as-building-ceiling-collapses-in-alexandria-1.500512127 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2018/11/14/Alexandria_Egypt_resources1_16a0851be1a_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-19T16:34:06.795+04:00 Egypt: Three killed as building ceiling collapses in Alexandria Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/dubai-launches-work-from-park-initiative-with-tech-enabled-environments-breaking-office-mould-1.500512114 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/v67nar34/Image-1-1.jpeg The initiative introduces flexible work environments within parks, positioning them as more vibrant, attractive, and high-quality destinations that enhance quality of life. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/wau2rsn2/Image-3.jpeg Specialised 'Creative Spaces' and podcast studios will be launched using modular construction technology Gulf News en 2026-04-19T16:29:50.862+04:00 Dubai launches 'Work from Park' initiative with tech-enabled environments breaking office mould Government, people, Environment, UAE, Dubai, Dubai Municipality https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-arrests-over-14000-illegal-residents-in-a-week-1.500512118 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/01/14/riyadhsaudi_resources1_16a3106ef7d_large.jpg Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T16:24:48.820+04:00 Saudi Arabia arrests over 14,000 illegal residents in a week Saudi https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-rents-hold-steady-as-q1-activity-signals-market-stability-1.500512103 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-12/jc4z0zel/Dubaiskyline2026 Contract values hit Dh32.2b as tenant renewals and stability improve. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/kmqu4ozi/image00001.png Gulf News en 2026-04-19T16:12:45.540+04:00 Dubai rents hold steady as Q1 activity signals market stability Property, Dubai property https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-back-to-school-rush-70-discounts-as-families-shop-earlier-than-usual-1.500512069 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/k6y8tj9l/Faisal-Khaled-Al-Nabooda-Director-of-Marketing-and-Public-Relations-at-Sharjah-Coop.jpg UAE parents start school shopping early as Sharjah Coop rolls out 70% discounts https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/kgl3u98n/UAE-back-to-school-rush UAE parents start school shopping early as Sharjah Coop rolls out 70% discounts Gulf News en 2026-04-19T16:12:03.498+04:00 UAE back-to-school rush: 70% discounts as families shop earlier than usual Education, UAE Shopping Malls, Education, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/most-supported-club-in-the-world-river-plate-lead-attendance-charts-ahead-of-superclasico-1.500512082 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/t43ry6qs/Mas-Monumental River Plate's home: Mas Monumental https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/t43ry6qs/Mas-Monumental River's home: Mas Monumental Gulf News en 2026-04-19T16:11:56.558+04:00 Most supported club in the world? River Plate lead attendance charts ahead of Superclasico Football, football https://gulfnews.com/sport/yas-heat-academy-uncovers-uaes-young-racing-talent-with-al-sabq-2026-1.500512066 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/9tqr7d2n/Al-Saqb-1.jpeg Yas Heat Academy hosted it's second edition of Al Sabq, aiming to find the most talented young motorsport racers in the UAE https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/pfefhfcs/Al-Sabq-2.jpeg Mohamed Al Hashmi awards a young racer with a certificate https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/6cdsxd2k/Al-Sabq-4.jpeg Ameera Al Mheiri was the youngest participant to finish as one of the standout racers at just 4-years-old https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-07/18g9sh9i/Rashid.jpg Mercedes driver Rashid Al Dhaheri is a product of the Yas Heat Academy Gulf News en 2026-04-19T15:45:48.831+04:00 Yas Heat Academy uncovers UAE’s young racing talent with Al Sabq 2026 Sport, UAE-Sport, Motorsport, UAE, Formula1 https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-launches-foster-families-committee-to-advance-alternative-care-system-1.500512071 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/cqbsxlqj/CDA-foster-family Gulf News en 2026-04-19T15:42:02.213+04:00 Dubai launches Foster Families Committee to advance alternative care system UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/uae-busts-poultry-price-fixing-cartel-refers-case-to-prosecution-1.500512065 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/05/02/organic-poultry-farm-in-Corcoue-sur-Logne_18085950b4e_large.jpg Illustrative image. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T15:41:33.929+04:00 UAE busts poultry price-fixing cartel, refers case to prosecution Crime, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/united-in-strength/uae-flag-raising-unites-faiths-at-baps-hindu-mandir-in-abu-dhabi-1.500512061 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/kruhihmv/2026-04-19UAE-Flag-Waving-Ceremony0040.JPG More than 1,000 people were joined by Emirati officials at the ceremony on Sunday. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T15:36:42.025+04:00 UAE flag-raising unites faiths at BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi United in Strength, people, India, UAE, Indian expats, Abu Dhabi, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/sharjah-police-open-new-vehicle-plate-printing-centre-in-al-suyoh-1.500512011 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/tht7s33l/sharjah-police-plate-factory-2.jpeg Sharjah Police open new vehicle plate printing centre in Al Suyoh https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/2fsv2xqm/Sharjah-Police-open-new-vehicle-plate-printing-centre-in-Al-Suyoh Sharjah Police open new vehicle plate printing centre in Al Suyoh Gulf News en 2026-04-19T14:49:40.288+04:00 Sharjah Police open new vehicle plate printing centre in Al Suyoh Transport, traffic fines, transport, Sharjah Police https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/uae-growth-accelerates-in-early-2026-driven-by-banking-and-trade-gains-1.500511998 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-04/mb5m7k8w/Stock-Abu-Dhabi-skyline-2026 Gulf News en 2026-04-19T14:40:52.321+04:00 UAE growth accelerates in early 2026 driven by banking and trade gains economy, Markets, United in Strength, UAE, UAE economy https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-rolls-out-hajj-flights-with-enhanced-facilities-1.500512010 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/bfln3kal/hajpak.jpg Pakistan’s pre-Hajj flight operation has also begun, with 1,357 pilgrims arriving in Madinah, according to APP. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T14:23:11.099+04:00 Pakistan rolls out Hajj flights with enhanced facilities Pakistan, Saudi, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/BestBuys-lifestyle/back-to-school-uae-15-smart-picks-to-fix-focus-and-block-distractions-from-planners-to-headphones-1.500511987 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/04/08/BC-back-to-school_17159d2c1fa_large.jpg With a few clever hacks, you can turn that cluttered nightmare into a zen-worthy study zone where your brain actually wants to work. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T14:19:22.947+04:00 Back-to-school UAE: 15 smart picks to fix focus and block distractions, from planners to headphones BestBuys-Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/security-lockdown-in-islamabad-rawalpindi-as-us-iran-talks-expected-1.500511986 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/fv25lcnp/20260409772.JPG Security beefed up in Rawalpindi as talks expected between the US, Iran. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T13:45:37.058+04:00 Security lockdown in Islamabad, Rawalpindi as US-Iran talks expected Pakistan, Americas, Mena, Pakistan, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/watchdubai-police-rescue-stranded-tourists-in-hatta-mountains-1.500511980 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/nmxm90xz/Dubai-Police-rescue The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. last Tuesday, when the two women contacted the Command-and-Control Centre at Dubai Police, requesting urgent assistance after they were unable to continue their hike. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T13:42:15.055+04:00 Watch: Dubai Police rescue stranded tourists in Hatta mountains emergencies, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport/max-verstappen-pays-tribute-to-driver-killed-in-nürburgring-crash-1.500511982 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2018/11/22/Max_Verstappen_2_resources1_16a08522942_large.jpg Max Verstappen Gulf News en 2026-04-19T13:35:26.187+04:00 Max Verstappen pays tribute to driver killed in Nürburgring crash Motorsport https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/two-indian-men-shot-dead-outside-gurdwara-in-italy-1.500511976 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-19/8hxd0g85/newsml_afp_com_20250419T092715Z_doc_42u28nr.jpeg The incident took place late Friday night in the town of Covo, in Bergamo province, as the victims were leaving a warehouse used as a gurdwara. Illustrative image. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T13:26:03.421+04:00 Two Indian men shot dead outside gurdwara in Italy India, Europe, india, Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/fire-razes-1000-stilt-homes-in-malaysias-sabah-thousands-displaced-1.500511963 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/zfytgnxe/15.jpg Kampung Bahagia water village after a fire, in Sandakan, on Malaysia’s Borneo island. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T13:20:54.263+04:00 Fire razes 1,000 'stilt' homes in Malaysia's Sabah, thousands displaced Asia https://gulfnews.com/uae/new-uae-ambassadors-take-oath-before-uae-president-1.500511960 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/5k337d5k/UAE-ambassadors Sheikh Mohamed wished the ambassadors success in carrying out their duties and in strengthening bilateral relations in line with the UAE’s approach to building constructive partnerships that support mutual interests and contribute to shared prosperity while fostering cooperation and understanding among peoples around the world. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T13:14:03.141+04:00 New UAE ambassadors take oath before UAE President UAE, Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-opens-13-mosques-as-part-of-dh162-million-expansion-drive-1.500511951 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/blwtoj74/Dubai-Islamic-Affairs-and-Charitable-Activities-Department.png Picture used for illustrative purpose only. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T13:12:07.075+04:00 Dubai opens 13 mosques as part of Dh162 million expansion drive  UAE, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/meet-marie-louise-eta-the-first-woman-to-manage-a-mens-team-in-one-of-europes-top-five-leagues-1.500511954 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/z3q0bzow/eta.jpg Union Berlin's German head coach Marie-Louise Eta gestures from the sidelines during the German first division Bundesliga football match between Union Berlin and VfL Wolfsburg in Berlin, Germany, on April 18, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T13:06:00.126+04:00 Meet Marie-Louise Eta, the first woman to manage a men’s team in one of Europe’s top five leagues Football https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/hormuz-turns-into-gunboat-bargaining-arena-escalation-risks-mount-1.500511946 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/smcwhhwr/hormuz111_1776587998168.jpg AH-64 Apaches flying above the Strait of Hormuz during a patrol on April 17, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T13:01:02.696+04:00 Hormuz turns into gunboat bargaining table as escalation risks mount Mena, Americas, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-issues-royal-decree-granting-citizenship-to-226-individuals-1.500511945 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/04/20/His-Majesty-Sultan-Haitham-bin-Tariq-of-Oman-1713621699762_18efbd00cd3_large.jpg Oman’s Sultan issued a royal decree granting Omani citizenship to 226 individuals. The decree, No. 46/2026, was published in the Official Gazette on April 19, listing the names of those approved for citizenship. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T13:00:46.782+04:00 Oman issues royal decree granting citizenship to 226 individuals Oman https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/hajj-2026-kaaba-works-finished-first-pilgrim-flights-land-in-jeddah-1.500511938 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/7qohab57/M9815298.webp Gulf News en 2026-04-19T12:45:58.939+04:00 Hajj 2026: Kaaba works finished, first pilgrim flights land in Jeddah Saudi, Hajj https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/safety-security/back-to-school-dh1000-fines-for-drivers-who-fail-to-stop-for-buses-1.500511934 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/hzxif7kv/OPN_210907_EDIT_17bbf7457bb_original_ratio.jpeg Authorities said motorists who fail to stop when the sign is displayed will face a Dh1,000 fine and 10 traffic black points, stressing that adherence to the rule is essential to protect children during boarding and drop-off times. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T12:35:57.350+04:00 Back to school: Dh1,000 fines for drivers who fail to stop for buses Living-Safety-Security, Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/education/uae-schools-to-reopen-everything-parents-need-to-know-1.500506230 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-25/1szwegi4/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-25-at-08.08.27.jpeg Picture used for illustrative purposes. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T12:10:56.509+04:00 UAE schools to reopen: Everything parents need to know Living-Education, Education, UAE schools, Dubai private schools https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/k-drama-rewind-itaewon-class-park-seo-joon-and-kim-da-mis-raw-angsty-underdog-tale-loses-its-bite-midway-1.500511912 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/8krf404y/seojoon.webp Park Seo-joon and Kim Da-mi in Itaewon Class Gulf News en 2026-04-19T11:57:56.843+04:00 K-Drama Rewind, Itaewon Class: Park Seo-joon and Kim Da-mi's raw, angsty underdog tale loses its bite midway Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/rat-poison-found-in-baby-food-jar-in-austria-as-hipp-recalls-products-1.500511913 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/41tb23po/pexels-photo-4409245.jpg For illustrative purposes only. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T11:56:42.473+04:00 Rat poison found in baby food jar in Austria as HiPP recalls products Europe https://gulfnews.com/sport/ipl-vs-the-hundred-modi-and-pietersen-in-war-of-words-1.500511907 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/i1rd3r17/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-19-2026-114613-AM.png Modi and Pietersen disagree on the future of The Hundred https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/3bxhhx54/Lalit-Modi Lalit Modi founded the IPL in 2008 Gulf News en 2026-04-19T11:48:13.566+04:00 IPL vs The Hundred: Modi and Pietersen in war of words Sport, Cricket, IPL, IPL-Bangalore, cricket, india https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-outlines-four-stage-plan-to-reopen-airspace-after-regional-disruptions-1.500511910 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/9qm9q80d/Tehran.jpg People sit overlooking the city at Pardisan Park in Tehran. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T11:34:06.185+04:00 Iran outlines four-stage plan to reopen airspace after regional disruptions Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/hezbollah-warns-truce-with-israel-cannot-be-one-sided-tensions-remain-high-1.500511897 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/10/30/qassem-1730296357204_192ddb32161_medium.jpg zbollah leader Naim Qassem Gulf News en 2026-04-19T11:20:56.951+04:00 Hezbollah warns truce with Israel cannot be one-sided, tensions remain high Mena, Israel, Iran, Lebanon, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/rta-opens-hessa-street-project-doubling-capacity-and-cutting-travel-time-in-dubai-1.500511882 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/wzy5kig9/15bacaeb-183c-417a-840e-6f9efbc62752.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-19T11:07:57.069+04:00 RTA opens Hessa Street project, doubling capacity and cutting travel time in Dubai Transport https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-warships-step-up-blockade-as-iran-tightens-grip-on-strait-of-hormuz-1.500511888 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/nzmdhotz/warship.jpg Sailors and Marines aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD-47) carry out blockade operations in the Arabian Sea. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T11:06:00.592+04:00 US warships step up blockade as Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz Mena, Americas, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/ask-gulf-news-contract-dispute-over-undelivered-goods-how-to-pursue-your-legal-rights-in-dubai-1.500511880 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/86ql3nb7/Untitled-design-48.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-19T10:52:25.847+04:00 Ask Gulf News: Contract dispute over undelivered goods? How to pursue your legal rights in Dubai Ask Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/bollywood-actress-deepika-padukone-shares-joyful-news-of-second-pregnancy-1.500511879 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/5junbmi2/ANI_20251021164923.jpg Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh with their daughter Dua Gulf News en 2026-04-19T10:51:36.686+04:00 Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone shares joyful news of second pregnancy BollyWood, bollywood https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/caught-jaywalking-in-uae-you-could-be-fined-up-to-dh10000-1.500091540 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-20/g4hqqbqy/1_16a082ebc85_1820490_4162671710_16a082ebc85_large.jpg Traffic Law - Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024 aims to reduce pedestrian fatalities, with stricter enforcement for crossing from undesignated areas. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T10:41:32.415+04:00 Caught jaywalking in UAE? You could be fined up to Dh10,000 Living-Transport, UAE traffic fines, UAE jaywalking https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-claims-battlefield-victory-as-truce-with-us-hangs-in-balance-1.500511873 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/rofr34xt/Irans-Parliament-Speaker-Mohammad-Bagher-Ghalibaf.jpg Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf Gulf News en 2026-04-19T10:40:11.844+04:00 Iran claims battlefield victory as truce with US hangs in balance Mena, Americas, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/technology/3rd-ld-writethru-1946-1.500511794 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/897ewmzd/13.jpg The winner of the humanoid robot half-marathon from Honor is chased by journalists after a press conference at the Beijing E-Town Half Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon on the outskirts of Beijing. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/5ayo6lsr/12.jpg A robot runs in the second Beijing E-Town Half Marathon and Humanoid Half Marathon in Beijing . Gulf News en 2026-04-19T10:36:45.319+04:00 Humanoid robot wins Beijing half-marathon, beats human record time in race debut humanoid robots half marathon beijing https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-says-final-deal-still-far-off-as-hormuz-strait-shuttered-1.500511171 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/nyqjhw6u/gulfnews2026-04-17fbk8x4zmCentCom-Marines-31st-Marine-Exp-Unit.avif US Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) support blockade operations against Iran. Gulf News en 2026-04-19T10:21:29.636+04:00 Iran says final deal still far off as Hormuz Strait shuttered Mena, Americas, US-Israel-Iran war