https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/turkey-says-defence-pact-with-saudi-arabia-pakistan-aligns-with-nato-as-iran-vows-to-resist-coercion-1.500634353 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/z88xe00f/10.jpg Vessels transiting through the Gulf of Oman are pictured off the coast of Muscat. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/z7syrveh/oman.PNG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/11/07/Pezeshkian-1730984869839_19306bcffda_large.jpg Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-26/enf3k1gi/ANI_20260726170237.jpg Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (File Photo) Gulf News en 2026-08-08T17:29:36.731+04:00 Turkey says defence pact with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan aligns with NATO as Iran vows to resist 'coercion' Mena, Donald Trump, iran nuclear programme, Israel, America, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war, us-israel, us-iran https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistani-passport-august-update-full-list-of-visa-free-voa-and-e-visa-destinations-1.500634732 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/4hjxe202/pass.jpg Planning summer or winter travel? Check the latest visa options for Pakistani passport holders. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T17:20:13.249+04:00 Pakistani passport August update: Full list of visa-free, VOA and e-visa destinations Pakistan, Travel, Pakistan, e-visa, travel, Visa https://gulfnews.com/world/offbeat/trumps-son-in-law-michael-boulos-makes-surprise-kerala-visit-1.500634754 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/8fioxtdp/kerala.jpg US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and businessman Michael Boulos (right) with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor during a houseboat ride through the backwaters of Alappuzha, Kerala. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T17:07:02.209+04:00 Trump’s son-in-law Michael Boulos makes surprise Kerala visit Offbeat, India https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/hamas-says-still-ready-to-go-ahead-with-gaza-plan-1.500634667 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/ogdi7ynh/newsml_afp_com_20260802T181053Z_doc_c3tg863.jpeg A Palestinian child rides his bicycle past the rubble of destroyed buildings in Gaza City on August 2, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T16:16:43.874+04:00 Hamas says still ready to go ahead with Gaza plan Mena, Israel, Gaza, Palestine https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/mohanlal-apologises-after-australia-visa-delay-postpones-sydney-show-1.500634697 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-12-24/jw796c8p/Mohanlal Malayalam actor Mohanlal during an interview with Gulf News in Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T16:14:40.218+04:00 Mohanlal apologises after Australia visa delay postpones Sydney show South-Indian, India https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/expired-milk-fungus-on-veggies-bengaluru-5-star-hotels-face-action-1.500634689 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/1euqyf3n/OPN_EDITS__17ebe999044_original_ratio.jpg Notices issued, legal action likely as inspectors find unsafe food in top hotels Gulf News en 2026-08-08T16:05:11.078+04:00 Expired milk, fungus on veggies: Bengaluru 5-star hotels face action India, india https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/nepal-rescuers-find-five-bodies-months-after-deadly-avalanche-1.500634633 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/rojaxy1i/1_16a080618bb_639880_1926021005_16a080618bb_original_ratio.gif Illustrative image. An Italian-Canadian, a German, an Italian and two Nepalis were killed near the Tibet border last year. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T16:03:30.322+04:00 Nepal rescuers find five bodies months after deadly avalanche Asia, Nepal https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/kindle-paperwhite-review-the-e-reader-for-summer-travel-1.500610031 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-17/14ebcfsf/kindle-1.png Kindle by the Coast Gulf News en 2026-08-08T16:00:00.000+04:00 Kindle Paperwhite review: The e-reader for summer travel Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/donald-trumps-former-lawyer-todd-blanche-confirmed-as-us-attorney-general-1.500634556 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/aa1bvflz/newsml_afp_com_20260805T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289203744.jpeg US Attorney General Todd Blanche Gulf News en 2026-08-08T15:49:52.667+04:00 Donald Trump’s former lawyer Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general Americas, Donald Trump https://gulfnews.com/technology/elon-musks-x-ends-creator-revenue-sharing-what-happens-to-your-payouts-1.500634678 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/10/28/Elon-Musk-s-X-is-tilting-right_18b764a85f8_large.jpg X ends creator revenue sharing, shifts focus to original content rewards Gulf News en 2026-08-08T15:48:39.542+04:00 Elon Musk’s X ends creator revenue sharing: What happens to your payouts? Technology, technology, Elon Musk https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-rain-hits-sharjah-as-unstable-conditions-continue-1.500634658 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/b35l6aq4/Rain The rainfall followed moderate to heavy showers on Friday in several parts of the country. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T15:16:38.713+04:00 UAE weather: Rain hits Sharjah as unstable conditions continue Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/katseye-faces-second-member-hiatus-as-sophia-laforteza-steps-away-1.500634649 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-02/vkujspw7/newsml_afp_com_20260201T000000Z_PH_GTY_2259528605.jpeg Member of the US girl group Katseye Sophia Laforteza https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/6hxrtbxk/newsml_afp_com_20260804T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289117829.jpeg Lara Raj, Megan, Daniela, and Yoonchae of Katseye https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-02/6gnjtvk1/newsml_afp_com_20260201T000000Z_PH_GTY_2259528573.jpeg Member of the US girl group Katseye Manon Bannerman Gulf News en 2026-08-08T15:04:56.306+04:00 Katseye faces second member hiatus as Sophia Laforteza steps away Entertainment, lifestyle, Health https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-condemns-missile-attack-on-adnoc-linked-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz-1.500634643 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/mr5nrlq3/UAE The UAE called on Iran to immediately halt these hostile attacks, fully cease all acts of aggression and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T14:52:45.163+04:00 UAE condemns missile attack on ADNOC-linked tanker in Strait of Hormuz UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/adnoc-vessel-targeted-by-missile-in-strait-of-hormuz-1.500634619 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/11/11/Stock---ADNOC_18467ceb759_large.jpg ADNOC says situation contained, urges reliance on official information Gulf News en 2026-08-08T14:25:52.288+04:00 ADNOC vessel targeted by missile in Strait of Hormuz Government, UAE, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/maradonas-hand-of-god-ball-heads-to-us-auction-1.500634126 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/ajljhjr6/newsml_afp_com_20260807T223117Z_doc_c48m8g8.jpeg The ball that was used in the 1986 World Cup match between Argentina and England during which Argentina's Diego Maradona scored the 'Hand of God' goal is displayed before auction at Heritage Auctions in Beverly Hills, California, on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2013/9/11/1_16a0825e4a2.1229775_4095990176_16a0825e4a2_large.jpg During England’s quarter-final clash with Argentina, keeper Peter Shilton came out to claim the ball in mid-air, but Argentina forward Diego Maradona outleapt him and nudged the ball into the net with his hand held above his head. The referee failed to spot the offence and the goal stood. After the game, which Argentina won 2-1, Maradona said the goal was scored 'a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God'. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T14:20:04.470+04:00 Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball heads to US auction Football https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-police-honour-officers-for-helping-man-cross-road-1.500634607 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/79x2cxf3/ADP The two officers expressed pride in receiving the honour, saying that helping others is an integral part of their policing duties. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T14:12:22.570+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police honour officers for helping man cross road UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/pentagon-revokes-former-air-force-secretary-frank-kendalls-access-to-classified-information-1.500634307 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/qn4gvmtj/preview.jpg FILE - Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall speaks during a Senate Armed Services budget hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, May 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File) Gulf News en 2026-08-08T14:12:08.945+04:00 Pentagon revokes former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s access to classified information Air Force One Trump security clearance Kendall https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/call-for-fifa-president-gianni-infantino-to-resign-comes-amid-wave-of-support-1.500631303 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-01/h8vk97ko/newsml_afp_com_20260801T100809Z_doc_c3qu8nr.jpeg FIFA president Gianni Infantino Gulf News en 2026-08-08T14:04:58.618+04:00 Call for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign comes amid wave of support Football https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/when-will-the-uaes-peak-summer-end-august-24-marks-the-turning-point-1.500634577 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/r0ca04lm/Star The period extends from August 11 to September 3 and represents the closing stage of the region's hottest season. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T13:45:04.819+04:00 When will the UAE's peak summer end? August 24 marks the turning point Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/how-a-dh750-million-emirates-road-overhaul-will-boost-capacity-by-65-1.500634593 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/wqxav463/Emirates-road Once completed, the road will be capable of carrying around 9,000 vehicles per hour, helping relieve congestion on one of the federal road network's busiest sections. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T13:44:53.044+04:00 How a Dh750 million Emirates Road overhaul will boost capacity by 65% Living-Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/dubai-motorcyclist-caught-riding-at-over-290kmh-1.500634565 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/g0l6cw68/motorcycle.jpg Police impounded the motorcycle and referred rider to authorities after dangerous video emerges. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T13:13:19.005+04:00 Dubai motorcyclist caught riding at over 290km/h, faces Dh50,000 fee emergencies, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/thailand-school-shooting-pm-vows-tougher-gun-laws-after-eight-killed-1.500634558 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/eaq43c69/newsml_afp_com_20260803T133417Z_doc_c3ur7mh.jpeg Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/9510pnem/newsml_afp_com_20260807T071942Z_doc_c46t3mx.jpeg Police gather outside the house where a teenage suspect is suspected of killing his grandparents before carrying out a school shooting in Nonthaburi province, north of Thailand's capital Bangkok, on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/5icknsvu/newsml_afp_com_20260807T074415Z_doc_c46w4tk.jpeg The wife of a teacher who was killed in a school shooting is led to an ambulance in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi province, north of Thailand's capital Bangkok, on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/d9b9h16e/newsml_afp_com_20260807T064324Z_doc_c46t3l8.jpeg Armed police walk through the school premises after a shooting in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi province, north of Thailand's capital Bangkok, on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/lnwuacuv/newsml_afp_com_20260807T113141Z_doc_c47e92p.jpeg Police gather outside the house where a teenage suspect is suspected of killing his grandparents before carrying out a school shooting in Nonthaburi province, north of Thailand's capital Bangkok, on August 7, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T13:09:15.338+04:00 Thailand school shooting: PM vows tougher gun laws after eight killed Asia, crime, Asia https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/travis-head-wins-australian-cricketer-of-the-year-gong-1.500634314 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/11/18/Australia-s-Travis-Head-_18be2fb0038_large.jpg Australia's Travis Head Gulf News en 2026-08-08T13:00:21.624+04:00 Travis Head wins Australian cricketer of the year gong Cricket, Australia https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/exodus-palestinian-christians-flee-as-life-in-west-bank-worsens-1.500634316 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/7kl71ky8/newsml_afp_com_20260807T172018Z_doc_c3ky6qu.jpeg A general view of the Palestinian Christian town of Taybeh, northeast of the city of Ramallah in West Bank. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T12:54:07.712+04:00 Exodus: Palestinian Christians flee as life in West Bank worsens Mena, Palestine https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/watch-rat-caught-on-cctv-stealing-12000-in-gold-jewellery-from-indian-shop-1.500634529 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/ia8itw88/RAT Employees reviewed CCTV footage and were astonished to see a rat repeatedly dragging rings and chains from the display area. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T12:37:04.181+04:00 Rat caught on CCTV stealing $12,000 in gold jewellery from Indian shop India, india https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/indias-cockroach-protest-movement-keeps-heat-on-pm-narendra-modi-1.500634319 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/s0obw88d/newsml_afp_com_20260725T090138Z_doc_c36n3lz.jpeg A Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporter holds a placard of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 25, 2026 during the protest to demand the resignation of India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET exam irregularities. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T12:36:52.838+04:00 India's 'cockroach' protest movement keeps heat on PM Narendra Modi India, nrendra modi https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-expresses-solidarity-with-angola-conveys-condolences-over-victims-of-road-accident-1.500634503 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/qk3vttj9/gvm02r061ka1lixpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-08T12:24:05.406+04:00 UAE expresses solidarity with Angola, conveys condolences over victims of road accident Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah-launches-regions-first-museum-for-contemporary-crafts-1.500634520 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/2w0acevj/f17063321ka163apn.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-08T12:16:34.649+04:00 Sharjah launches region's first museum for contemporary crafts UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/oceania/us-to-invest-400m-in-australian-rare-earth-mine-1.500634491 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/m60hpmql/newsml_afp_com_20251020T163927Z_doc_79f79tk.jpeg US President Donald Trump (R) speaks during a meeting with Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L) in the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington, DC, on October 20, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T12:15:11.878+04:00 US to invest $400m in Australian rare earth mine Oceania, Americas, Australia https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/sharjah-announces-temporary-traffic-diversion-for-mleiha-road-upgrade-1.500634505 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/4kryejnx/Diversion The diversion will be in effect from 6am until midnight to allow infrastructure works to be completed and improve traffic flow in the area, the authority said. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T12:12:25.062+04:00 Sharjah announces temporary traffic diversion for Mleiha Road upgrade Living-Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/back-to-school-shopping-dubai-issues-key-advice-for-families-1.500634476 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/nqjuj0dc/Back-to-school Field inspectors to verify that advertised discounts are genuine, prices are clearly displayed and retailers do not engage in misleading commercial practices. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T11:54:53.595+04:00 Back-to-school shopping? Dubai issues key advice for families Education, UAE, Education https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-sees-control-of-strait-of-hormuz-as-path-to-victory-1.500634492 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/p2ue7ufv/Strait.jpg People spend time at a beach as commercial vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T11:49:30.562+04:00 Iran sees control of Strait of Hormuz as path to victory Mena, Americas, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/ofw-pass-or-oec-uae-based-filipino-workers-share-their-airport-experiences-1.500634455 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/16zpayal/oec-vs-ofw-pass.jpeg Overseas Filipino workers who recently returned in the UAE recount their experiences with OFW Pass and OEC rules https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/ywlo1xy4/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_07_at_18_43_23.jpeg Jeane Adriano, health and safety manager https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/j0bbsdpp/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_07_at_20_23_06.jpeg Ressie Pineda, kids club coordinator https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/dqbc36kf/Paulo_Lagunay_Jr.jpeg Paulo Lagunay Jr., food and beverage supervisor Gulf News en 2026-08-08T11:07:13.528+04:00 OFW Pass or OEC? UAE-based Filipino workers share their airport experiences people, UAE, Philippines, UAE, Philippines, travel https://gulfnews.com/uae/the-weeks-top-10-stories-uae-holiday-oman-visa-salman-khan-bts-and-more-1.500634460 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/ulydq719/combo.jpg A UAE holiday announcement, a deadly Dubai blast, Oman’s free tourist visa and celebrity developments dominated the week’s most-read list. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T10:58:44.937+04:00 The week’s top 10 stories: UAE holiday, Oman visa, Salman Khan, BTS and more UAE, Entertainment, Business https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/saudi-turkey-pakistan-pact-iran-blockade-uae-flights-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-august-8-2026-1.500634422 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/ppgr290n/gulfnewsimport20190708A-view-of-the-Strait-of-Hormuz-0212116bd246b794large.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-08T10:19:11.447+04:00 Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan pact, Iran blockade, UAE flights: What UAE residents need to know today (August 8, 2026) Mena, UAE https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/philips-lumea-review-how-at-home-ipl-actually-works-1.500618574 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-24/z2z8wr4y/philipslumia-1.png Philips Lumea IPL Device Gulf News en 2026-08-08T10:00:00.000+04:00 Philips Lumea review: how at-home IPL actually works Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/a-1.500634365 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/enjzmxek/preview.jpg President Donald Trump speaks before signing executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Gulf News en 2026-08-08T09:29:46.778+04:00 What to know about Trump's new attempt to limit birthright citizenship birthright citizenship immigration trump https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/assam-floods-over-155-lakh-people-affected-in-13-districts-toll-reaches-98-1.500634389 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/de96lmo0/20260807475f.jpg Assam floods: Over 1.55 lakh people affected in 13 districts; toll reaches 98 Gulf News en 2026-08-08T09:23:07.323+04:00 Assam floods: Over 1.55 lakh people affected in 13 districts; toll reaches 98 India, ians https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-general-caine-warns-trump-advisers-airpower-wont-defeat-iran-seeks-off-ramp-as-weapon-stockpiles-dwindle-report-1.500634338 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/ctqb99x7/ANI_20260808024018.jpg Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine speaks during a briefing on the Iran war at the Pentagon (Photo/ Reuters) Gulf News en 2026-08-08T09:15:36.362+04:00 US General Caine warns Trump advisers airpower won't defeat Iran, seeks off-ramp as weapon stockpiles dwindle: Report Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/water-batteries-for-the-philippines-5-things-to-know-1.500634325 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/vmg5iswz/waterfalls-1.jpg The Asian country is home to hundreds of waterfalls, from Iligan’s famous cluster of cascades to major attractions such as Kawasan (Cebu), Tinuy-an and Pagsanjan (Laguna), and Nagsipit (Sorsogon). https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/vmg5iswz/waterfalls-1.jpg The Asian country is home to hundreds of waterfalls, from Iligan’s famous cluster of cascades to major attractions such as Kawasan (Cebu), Tinuy-an and Pagsanjan (Laguna), and Nagsipit (Sorsogon). https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/431b16d7/Pumped_storage_hydroelectric_power_1921ece9a8b_original_ratio.jpg Open-loop pumped storage hydropower systems (left) connect a reservoir to a naturally flowing water feature via a tunnel, using a turbine/pump and generator/motor to move water and create electricity. Closed-loop pumped storage hydropower systems connect a reservoir to a lake via a tunnel, using a turbine/pump and generator/motor to move water and create electricity. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-15/pyq5p415/Maria-Cristina-falls.jpg A view of the Maria Cristina Falls and the adjacent Agus IV hydro-electric powerplant (lower centre). in Mindanao, southern Philippines. The powerplant, first commissioned in 1953, forms part of the Agus-Pulangui hydropower complex (APHC). It is up for a multi-billion refurbishment-operate-maintain concession via public-private partnership deal. The hydropower complex the energy backbone of Mindanao, Philippines, supplying over 50% of the island's total energy consumption. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-12/eax20767/Screenshot-2026-07-12-at-6.22.28-PM.png A mini-hydropower plant tucked in the foothills of Nueva Ecija began generating electrons in March 2026. It marks a milestone in the drive to expand run-of-the-river (ROR) hydropower system. Alternergy's 5-megawatt Dupinga run-of-river (ROR) hydropower plant in Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija supplies around 158,000 households across Nueva Ecija province through the local power grid. It is Alternergy's second renewable energy facility to enter service in 2026, following the commissioning of the 28-MW Balsik Solar Power Plant in Hermosa, Bataan, in February, which combines ground-mounted, commercial rooftop solar + battery storage. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/i69p71gx/mt_solo_yellow.jpg Local tourists visit a waterfall in Barangay Maton, Pudtol, Apayao province, northern Philippines. A proposed pumped-storage hydropower project in the area has been approved by the Department of Energy, expected to generate up to 2 gigawatts of renewable power using a “water battery” system, potentially helping stabilise the Luzon electricity grid as demand continues to rise. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T08:56:58.683+04:00 'Water batteries' for the Philippines? 5 things to know Energy, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/world/bristol-international-balloon-fiesta-fills-skies-with-colour-1.500633897 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/58tsj26l/newsml_afp_com_20260807T085246Z_doc_c46y2zx.jpeg Hot air balloons take to the air in a Mass Ascent at dawn during the Bristol international balloon fiesta, in Bristol, western England. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/cc8y6y2l/newsml_afp_com_20260807T085632Z_doc_c46w4uy.jpeg Hot air balloons are prepared ahead of a Mass Ascent at dawn during the Bristol international balloon fiesta, in Bristol, western England on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/s5279vg9/newsml_afp_com_20260807T085246Z_doc_c46y332.jpeg Hot air balloons take to the air in a Mass Ascent at dawn during the Bristol international balloon fiesta, in Bristol, western England on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/tfl9kszq/newsml_afp_com_20260807T085246Z_doc_c46w4w9.jpeg Hot air balloons take to the air in a Mass Ascent at dawn during the Bristol international balloon fiesta, in Bristol, western England on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/nu3ur416/newsml_afp_com_20260807T084456Z_doc_c46w4vv.jpeg Hot air balloons take part in a Mass Ascent dawn during the Bristol international balloon fiesta, in Bristol, western England on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/pqvz499t/newsml_afp_com_20260807T082510Z_doc_c46y32g.jpeg Hot air balloons take to the air in a Mass Ascent at dawn during the Bristol international balloon fiesta, in Bristol, western England on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/ywi29kk6/newsml_afp_com_20260807T082510Z_doc_c46y32d.jpeg Hot air balloons take to the air in a Mass Ascent at dawn during the Bristol international balloon fiesta, in Bristol, western England on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/6q10q2kh/newsml_afp_com_20260807T082510Z_doc_c46w4vc.jpeg Hot air balloons take to the air in a Mass Ascent at dawn during the Bristol international balloon fiesta, in Bristol, western England on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/9pppbb6a/newsml_afp_com_20260807T081923Z_doc_c46w4ux.jpeg Hot air balloons are prepared ahead of a Mass Ascent at dawn during the Bristol international balloon fiesta, in Bristol, western England on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/s2cxj03g/newsml_afp_com_20260807T081923Z_doc_c46w4un.jpeg Hot air balloons are prepared ahead of a Mass Ascent at dawn during the Bristol international balloon fiesta, in Bristol, western England on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/pnzmkta1/newsml_afp_com_20260807T081923Z_doc_c46w4v6.jpeg Hot air balloons are prepared ahead of a Mass Ascent at dawn during the Bristol international balloon fiesta, in Bristol, western England on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/vxo5svz0/newsml_afp_com_20260807T081923Z_doc_c46w4ua.jpeg Hot air balloons are prepared ahead of a Mass Ascent at dawn during the Bristol international balloon fiesta, in Bristol, western England on August 7, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T08:32:00.000+04:00 Bristol International Balloon Fiesta fills skies with colour World, news-photos https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-israel-war-on-iran-widens-explosions-rock-qeshm-island-near-hormuz-as-trump-says-conflict-cant-go-much-longer-1.500633276 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/zkrlkk4q/preview.jpg President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in Washington. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/v7m2bl12/HPHdt_cWoAA2IyS.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/l83fcfup/HPHkxXHXUAATejO.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/fu3cvfri/HPHdytwWYAAUu-7.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/gjcd6k41/HPHdtcWoAA2IyS.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/2p42pu3d/HPHdjuOWcAA5Jqe-1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/hmwa3sbr/HPHkzK9XwAAvdaM.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/7oseyrhz/HPHkupqWIAE8apK.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/ntin55qy/HPHdjuOWcAA5Jqe-1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-24/jvjj7ztj/preview.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-08T07:56:57.902+04:00 US-Israel war on Iran widens: Trump says Iran can’t ‘go on much longer’; Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan sign defence pact Mena, Donald Trump, iran nuclear programme, Iran, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war, us-iran, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/20-chinese-korean-and-thai-dramas-to-heal-a-tired-heart-thailands-boys-over-flowers-to-first-frost-1.500633507 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/96kkf068/boysoverflowers.jpg F4: Thailand's Boys over Flowers https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/jpw5nmhz/loveobeautiful.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/7pl9dv3y/beauty.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-26/5izwxdem/amidst-a-snowstomr.JPG A still of Amidst A Snowstorm of Love https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-06/8w9nht5w/hiddenlove3.jpg Hidden Love follows the story of a girl falling in love with her older brother's best friend. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-13/ykqql8fv/love3.jpg The show follows a girl who seeks to escape the rejection of her reality by immersing herself in a completely different world. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/y4g8vowp/emergency.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-27/fi2fg2pf/first-frost-final.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-27/7hkhevp8/myroyal.webp A still from My Royal Nemesis https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-18/j3apyss4/IU-park-bo-gum.JPG When Life Gives You Tangerines tells the story of a family across three generations, battling hardships and yet, making the most of what they have Gulf News en 2026-08-08T07:00:00.000+04:00 20 Chinese, Korean and Thai dramas to heal a tired heart: Thailand’s Boys Over Flowers to First Frost Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/unstable-weather-to-bring-rain-and-dust-across-parts-of-uae-1.500634255 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/6085n043/Weather Skies will be fair to partly cloudy, becoming dusty at times, with convective clouds expected to develop during the afternoon Gulf News en 2026-08-08T06:31:34.515+04:00 Unstable weather to bring rain and dust across parts of UAE Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/uae-expat-family-faces-debt-legal-troubles-after-job-loss-1.500633560 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/8rabspim/Image-2.jpeg Raziya Razick says job loss, legal dues and unpaid loans have left her family struggling, with her children unable to attend school. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/kazlu7da/Image-1.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-08T06:30:00.000+04:00 'Our children are suffering': Sri Lankan mother in UAE appeals for help as debt crisis and legal troubles tear family apart people https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-flight-status-today-emirates-etihad-air-arabia-flydubai-cancellations-and-schedule-updates-1.500634259 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-21/uv6p89jx/UK Passengers urged to check UAE flight status as Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia adjust schedules Gulf News en 2026-08-08T06:00:00.000+04:00 UAE flight status today: Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai cancellations and schedule updates Aviation, FlyDubai, UAE Travel, Emirates airline, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/from-dhoop-kinare-to-ankahi-5-pakistani-ptv-dramas-that-reached-uae-homes-on-vhs-1.500632760 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/d5bvfjro/Hilly-Natural-Mountains-Aesthetics-Mood-Photo-Collage-14.png Somebody in your family has compared a real person to Sana Murad. Somebody has declared that nothing today comes close to Dhoop Kinare, usually while watching something today. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/cvfmgze2/MV5BZTE2NTY5MjgtZjg3MC00ZmM2LWI0ZTEtZTk1N2Q1NjE4MjQ5XkEyXkFqcGc.V1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/3gk0ryk3/750X350.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/vkbxe53p/294060-1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/ou459k5z/MV5BMWU4OWIxYTMtM2RmMC00ZWEyLWFjMDAtNzkzN2VmYjQ3YWI4XkEyXkFqcGc___V1_.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/1c29yqve/images-12.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-08T06:00:00.000+04:00 From Dhoop Kinare to Ankahi: 5 Pakistani PTV dramas that reached UAE homes on VHS Entertainment, TV, Pakistani Cinema https://gulfnews.com/uae-success-stories/from-collecting-garbage-to-owning-a-restaurant-how-this-filipino-expat-found-success-by-taking-a-chance-in-the-uae-1.500633985 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/rkwulryj/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-07-at-20.56.07.jpeg Jenifer Segalowitz, founder and CEO of Mukbang Shows Korean BBQ & Seafood Restaurant https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/2ewdsowq/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_06_at_12_01_11.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/2a1psfkh/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_07_at_20_01_33.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/7es6q2ld/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-07-at-19.52.22.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/dx5p6g68/ph-foundation.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-08T06:00:00.000+04:00 From collecting garbage to owning a restaurant: How this Filipino expat found success by taking a chance in the UAE UAE Success Stories, people, UAE, Pinoy, Stories-of-success, UAE, Restaurants in Dubai https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/teaching-children-to-outsmart-the-algorithm-1.500633949 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/l05t02ql/Violent_content_causes_emotion_loaded_responses_and_interactions_among_children_on_social_media__18c.jpg What young people really need is to see how these platforms are designed to work on them: that a feed is engineered to capture attention, not to support wellbeing; that the face and voice in a video might be fake; that autoplay and perfectly timed notifications are intentional, not accidental. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/zocqsq0u/Syed_Bukhari.png Syed Bukhari Gulf News en 2026-08-08T05:16:00.000+04:00 Teaching children to outsmart the algorithm Op-Eds, Education, Technology, AI, technology, Education https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-will-add-a-lot-of-value-for-2027-odi-world-cup-dhawan-1.500634238 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-19/6jpzikyp/newsml_afp_com_20260719T165607Z_doc_c2ku33l.jpeg India's Virat Kohli (L) congratulates India's Rohit Sharma (R) as they celebrate his century during the third one-day international (ODI) cricket match between England and India at Lord's cricket ground in London on July 19, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T05:12:00.000+04:00 Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli will add a lot of value for 2027 ODI World Cup: Dhawan Cricket, cricket, Virat Kohli https://gulfnews.com/business/my-business-her-husbands-unusually-sweet-texts-sparked-a-dubai-business-in-24-hours-1.500633714 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-24/stpel1h4/STAFFBUS_260623_My_Business_Good_Husband_VSAKLANI_31782300942816.jpg Zainab Imichi Alhassan and Sarah Curtis, Founders of Good Husband. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/nqf4c2zi/My-business.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-24/ba4jwskt/STAFFBUS_260623_My_Business_Good_Husband_VSAKLANI_41782300657800.jpg Zainab Imichi Alhassan and Sarah Curtis, Founders of Good Husband. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T04:00:00.000+04:00 My Business: Her husband’s unusually sweet texts sparked a Dubai business in 24 hours Business, My Business https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-chef-nabhan-al-ali-is-preserving-emirati-flavours-and-memories-in-dubai-1.500634260 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/iysw72eo/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-08-at-1.23.41-AM.jpeg From family kitchens to fine dining, Chef Nabhan safeguards Emirati culinary heritage https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/0p8r0lu6/2e404ac4_96b0_4dee_a15b_458e9e860d4c.jpg Chef Nabhan Al Ali https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/nh0tm6bm/9c47c040_62ed_4ae3_9c36_4d73f39d420a.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/md55jug0/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-08-at-1.43.27-AM.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-08T01:49:39.178+04:00 How Chef Nabhan Al Ali is preserving Emirati flavours and memories in Dubai UAE, Food, Things-To-Do-Cafes-Restaurants, UAE, Food https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/spain-imposes-border-controls-for-italy-ministry-2-1.500634237 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/og4o709j/preview.jpg Migrants who crossed from Morocco into Spain line up for food distribution on a beach in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T23:42:05.234+04:00 Spain imposes border controls for Italy: Ministry Europe, Europe travel, spain https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/did-a-suicide-bomb-plot-target-messi-and-ronaldo-at-2026-world-cup-1.500634228 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/s3rqfwiw/newsml_afp_com_20260805T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289254702.jpeg Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts during the Leagues Cup Phase One match between Inter Miami CF and Atletico San Luis at Nu Stadium on August 05, 2026 in Miami, Florida. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T23:27:46.857+04:00 Did a suicide bomb plot target Messi and Ronaldo at 2026 World Cup? Football, World Cup, football, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, FIFA World Cup, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/kerala-passenger-arrested-after-alleged-mid-flight-exit-attempt-on-kochi-flight-1.500634215 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/05/04/STOCK-plane_18f429e9a0f_large.jpg Passenger held after allegedly trying to open Batik Air exit mid-flight Gulf News en 2026-08-07T22:58:22.484+04:00 Kerala passenger arrested after alleged mid-flight exit attempt on Kochi flight India, kerala, Viral Video https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/andrew-flintoff-quits-as-england-lions-head-coach-1.500634216 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2010/3/17/1_16a0801c736.599399_1228684740_16a0801c736_large.jpg Andrew Flintoff Gulf News en 2026-08-07T22:49:40.203+04:00 Andrew Flintoff quits as England Lions head coach Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-court-orders-halt-to-trump-ballroom-construction-2-1.500634195 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/0k80zj4p/newsml_afp_com_20260607T000000Z_PH_GTY_2279732370.jpeg In an aerial view, preparations continue on President Trump's White House ballroom on June 07, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Trump Administration has argued in court that only Congress could stop construction of the planned ballroom. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T22:22:05.322+04:00 US court orders halt to Trump ballroom construction Americas, America https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-police-introduce-horizon-x-to-shape-future-of-policing-1.500633838 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/jh183bwx/ve60632w1ka17t1po.jpg New initiative turns future trends into innovative, next-generation policing projects Gulf News en 2026-08-07T21:59:12.716+04:00 Dubai Police introduce Horizon X to shape future of policing UAE, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-senate-passes-sweeping-russia-sanctions-bill-2-1.500634164 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/03/06/Senator-Lindsey-Graham_17805f0c04b_large.jpg Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, speaks to members of the media at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Friday, March 5, 2021. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T21:35:22.622+04:00 US Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill Americas, America, Russia https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/hollywood/ava-gillies-dies-at-26-barbie-and-bridgerton-makeup-artist-remembered-by-film-industry-1.500634144 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/uf567ip3/ANI_20260806130706.jpg Family and colleagues honor young creative whose work lit up major screen hits Gulf News en 2026-08-07T21:09:28.647+04:00 Ava Gillies dies at 26: ‘Barbie’ and ‘Bridgerton’ makeup artist remembered by film industry HollyWood, hollywood https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/rain-falls-in-al-dhafra-as-uae-forecasts-four-days-of-unstable-weather-1.500634089 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/6wgahtes/Weather The unstable conditions are expected to affect parts of the eastern and southern regions initially before extending to some inland and western areas over the weekend. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/g2oi889v/191120_rain_16e87767115_original_ratio.jpg Rain, clouds, and high humidity: UAE weather alert for Sunday Gulf News en 2026-08-07T20:42:19.429+04:00 Rain falls in Al Dhafra as UAE forecasts four days of unstable weather Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/delhi-rain-chaos-video-shows-massive-traffic-jams-as-roads-flood-1.500634121 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/ax34fchs/HPIdYHaoAAjEiK.jpg Heavy rains paralyse Delhi-NCR as waterlogging, jams choke key routes Gulf News en 2026-08-07T20:40:36.879+04:00 Delhi rain chaos: Video shows massive traffic jams as roads flood India, india https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/samsung-galaxy-watch-review-the-android-smartwatch-to-beat-1.500602135 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-09/tf0jwhls/Samsung-smartwatch-1.png Smartwatch on display Gulf News en 2026-08-07T20:00:00.000+04:00 Samsung Galaxy Watch review: The Android smartwatch to beat Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-condemns-terrorist-bombing-in-syrias-jarmana-1.500634066 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-01/8wvot7ld/UAEflag MoFA reiterates rejection of terrorism threatening regional stability Gulf News en 2026-08-07T19:53:24.140+04:00 UAE condemns terrorist bombing in Syria’s Jarmana UAE, Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-residents-update-adnoc-vessel-attacks-saudi-turkey-pakistan-pact-and-flight-schedules-1.500634080 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/9xms1btd/Hormuz.jpg Key updates for UAE residents as tensions impact flights, shipping and regional security. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T19:44:31.109+04:00 UAE residents' update: ADNOC vessel attacks, Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan pact and flight schedules UAE, Mena, UAE, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/diego-maradona-bloated-bedridden-and-resigned-before-death-says-icons-masseur-1.500633835 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/05/20/tab--Maradona-1558335342760_16ad40648a9_large.jpg Diego Maradona Gulf News en 2026-08-07T19:09:35.739+04:00 Diego Maradona bloated, bedridden and resigned before death, says icon's masseur Football https://gulfnews.com/uae/science/scientists-use-ai-to-design-living-viruses-for-the-first-time-1.500634027 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/05/04/antibody-coronavirus-generic_171e0b3e685_large.jpg Viruses are already widely used as delivery vehicles in gene therapy, carrying healthy genes into patients’ cells to treat inherited disorders. AI-designed viruses could one day be tailored to perform such tasks more efficiently or safely. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T18:54:04.772+04:00 Scientists use AI to design living viruses for the first time Science, Technology, AI, technology, Science, Health https://gulfnews.com/world/offbeat/rare-eagle-rescued-from-smugglers-soars-free-again-in-serbia-1.500633869 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/yda48i1s/newsml_afp_com_20260807T143220Z_doc_c47f6wf.jpeg Feliks, a rare eastern imperial eagle, being released into the wild near Subotica, Serbia, on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/m8n5ts6z/newsml_afp_com_20260807T143220Z_doc_c47f6we.jpeg Feliks, a rare eastern imperial eagle, being released into the wild near Subotica, Serbia. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T18:49:23.953+04:00 Rare eagle rescued from smugglers soars free again in Serbia Offbeat, Europe, Offbeat https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/adnoc-confirms-15-vessels-targeted-since-conflict-one-dead-20-injured-1.500633995 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/11/11/Stock---ADNOC_18467ceb759_large.jpg ADNOC pledges to meet customer needs amid mounting threats to Gulf shipping lanes Gulf News en 2026-08-07T18:20:04.528+04:00 ADNOC confirms 15 vessels targeted since conflict began, one crew member killed Energy, Mena, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/gaza-beekeeper-keeps-hope-alive-on-rooftop-amid-ruins-of-war-1.500633886 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/glg43fkx/newsml_afp_com_20260805T142100Z_doc_c3zx94w.jpeg Ibrahim Al Dabba (C), head of the Beekeepers Cooperative in the Gaza Strip, tends to beehives with his sons on the roof of a destroyed building in Gaza City's TelAl Hawa neighbourhood, where the displaced family has taken refuge. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/gt6p15af/newsml_afp_com_20260805T142100Z_doc_c3zz8zz.jpeg Ibrahim Al Dabba tends to beehives with his sons on the roof of a destroyed building in Gaza City's Tel Al Hawa neighbourhood. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/08mmq6ak/newsml_afp_com_20260805T142455Z_doc_c3zx94x.jpeg The sons of Ibrahim Al Dabba tend to beehives with their father on the roof of a destroyed building in Gaza City's Tel Al Hawa neighbourhood. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/xuax30zq/newsml_afp_com_20260805T142100Z_doc_c3zz8zu.jpeg Ibrahim Al Dabba tends to beehives with his sons on the roof of a destroyed building in Gaza City's Tel Al Hawa neighbourhood. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T18:17:31.096+04:00 Gaza beekeeper keeps hope alive on rooftop amid ruins of war Mena, Gaza, Palestine https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/bangladesh-cricketer-shakib-al-hasans-comeback-hopes-dashed-after-hasina-event-appearance-1.500633892 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/08/27/Shakib-Al-Hasan_19192405508_large.jpg Shakib Al Hasan Gulf News en 2026-08-07T17:40:33.705+04:00 Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan's comeback hopes dashed after Sheikh Hasina event appearance Cricket, Asia https://gulfnews.com/world/heatwaves-sweep-the-world-as-summer-temperatures-soar-1.500633926 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/h4od1q3d/newsml_afp_com_20260805T085944Z_doc_c3z46g3.jpeg People pack into a wave pool at an ocean park as they seek relief from the heat in Shenyang, northeastern China's Liaoning province. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/z9bhce3o/newsml_afp_com_20260805T072147Z_doc_c3yr6zh.jpeg People walk through mist being sprayed to cool visitors at the Gwangmyeong Cave tourist site in Gyeonggi province. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/yyh69l8b/newsml_afp_com_20260804T090409Z_doc_c3wj6cq.jpeg People stand in front of a coffee shop during a heatwave in the French Riviera city of Nice. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/k4aitu6j/newsml_afp_com_20260806T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289360430.jpeg People wait for a ferry while in the heat in lower Manhattan as the city settles into a forecast of days of high temperatures and humidity on August 06, 2026, in New York City. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/nuik32i2/newsml_afp_com_20260805T121849Z_doc_c3zk3g3.jpeg A ’No Fishing’ sign is pictured in the dried up Falmer Pond in Falmer, East Sussex, south of London on August 5, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/rvtn2n64/newsml_afp_com_20260805T085944Z_doc_c3z46nq.jpeg People pack into a wave pool at an ocean park as they seek relief from the heat in Shenyang, northeastern China's Liaoning province. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-01/efywduo9/newsml_afp_com_20260801T080549Z_doc_c3qp7ct.jpeg Water cannons being sprayed into the stands to cool off the crowd during a Korean professional baseball game between Kiwoom Heroes and LG Twins at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/br5hu0tf/newsml_afp_com_20260802T143856Z_doc_c3t76nt.jpeg Iraqi volunteers distribute cold water to Shia Muslim pilgrims amid high temperatures as they gather near the Imam al-Abbas Shrine in the holy city of Karbala, south of Baghdad on August 2, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/47cbfauj/newsml_afp_com_20260803T165110Z_doc_c3ve8t3.jpeg Aerial view showing a wildfire amid high temperatures in Sibate, near Bogota, Colombia, on August 3, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/bloct1lb/newsml_afp_com_20260807T014606Z_doc_c4427ea.jpeg This image made with a thermal camera shows the Gyeongbokgung Palace and mountains behind, on a hot day in Seoul on August 6, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/6m5w1ozm/preview.jpg Mickelina Papotto, of Salem, Ore., left, and Lorie Odegaard, of Gaithersburg, Md., fan themselves while waiting in line for the ferris wheel at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/rczua5fi/newsml_afp_com_20260806T082908Z_doc_c43m32q.jpeg A man rests in a temporary air conditioned shelter in a public square on a hot day in Seoul on August 6, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/y82suom6/newsml_afp_com_20260806T160027Z_doc_c44v6ke.jpeg This photo shows a nearly dried-out sunflower field near the village of Kovilj, Serbia, on August 6, 2026, as a prolonged heatwave continues to affect much of the region. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/9rffvwqq/newsml_afp_com_20260806T153405Z_doc_c44k639.jpeg People walk past a misting fan during a heatwave in Rome at the Colosseum, on August 6, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/gg49u3mg/newsml_afp_com_20260803T162840Z_doc_c3v87b4.jpeg A dog cool off in a public fountain in Piazza Castello during a heatwave in Turin. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-22/zpnheo83/newsml_afp_com_20260722T070906Z_doc_c2u82we.jpeg People rest at a park on a hot day in Tokyo on July 22, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/dhg3lomr/CzechRepublicExtremeWeatherHeat53723-8f08d.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-07T17:40:22.437+04:00 Heatwaves sweep the world as summer temperatures soar World, news-photos https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/overweight-linked-to-9509-deaths-in-belgium-study-reveals-1.500633931 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/01/15/New-mechanism-may-safely-prevent--reverse-obesity_16fa9fa4f50_medium.jpg Illustrative image. Deaths linked to high BMI were highest among people aged 65 and over. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T17:18:46.036+04:00 Overweight linked to 9,509 deaths in Belgium, study reveals Europe, Europe https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/spider-man-brand-new-day-blazes-past-rs-4-billion-in-india-knocks-off-border-2-for-second-spot-1.500633630 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/cdpa7fih/brandnewday.webp Zendaya and Tom Holland in Spider Man in Spider-Man Brand New Day Gulf News en 2026-08-07T17:17:34.274+04:00 Spider-Man Brand New Day blazes past Rs 4 billion in India, knocks off Border 2 for second spot Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/greek-mayor-among-three-charged-over-wildfire-near-athens-2-1.500633922 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/50t7v3l4/newsml_afp_com_20260802T120611Z_doc_c3t37we.jpeg Volunteers and Greek firefighters work to extinguish a wildfire near Porto Germeno, some 70 kilometres northwest of Athens in the region of Viotia, on August 2, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T17:07:48.407+04:00 Greek mayor among three charged over wildfire near Athens Europe, heatwave https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/uae-public-holiday-transfer-rule-could-deliver-a-three-day-weekend-in-august-1.500614590 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/45t1wj7l/Dubaiskyline2026 Gulf News en 2026-08-07T16:52:24.291+04:00 UAE August public holiday 2026: How residents get a three-day break Living-Ask-Us, UAE Public holidays https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-russia-presidents-discuss-ties-and-middle-east-developments-1.500633852 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/4peup0g0/x9h063341ka18sxpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-07T16:47:33.816+04:00 UAE, Russia Presidents discuss ties and Middle East developments Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/sharjah-police-warn-drivers-over-road-entry-mistakes-1.500633868 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/ez9u4kte/Accident.jpg Motorists are urged to stay alert and check for approaching vehicles. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T16:38:13.143+04:00 Sharjah Police warn drivers over road-entry mistakes Transport, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/mithun-chakraborty-hospitalised-in-kolkata-after-minor-surgery-1.500633860 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/05/03/Mithun-Chakraborty_18088a9381b_large.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/rnuy6emv/20260807024L.jpg West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari interacts during his visit to the hospital to inquire about the health of the actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty, in Kolkata on Friday. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T16:28:56.266+04:00 Mithun Chakraborty hospitalised in Kolkata after minor surgery Entertainment, India https://gulfnews.com/friday/lifetstyle/the-dubai-lifestyle-thats-becoming-a-pain-in-the-neck-1.500633837 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/klfwzhwo/Picture1.png Gulf News en 2026-08-07T16:11:17.846+04:00 The Dubai lifestyle that's becoming a pain in the neck Friday-Lifetstyle, Friday https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-expat-in-dubai-denied-anticipatory-bail-in-kerala-wifes-suicide-abetment-case-1.500633819 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/kwtulnb8/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-07-at-3.50.40-PM.jpeg Fathimath Riza Gulf News en 2026-08-07T16:02:17.143+04:00 Indian expat in Dubai denied anticipatory bail in Kerala wife's suicide abetment case UAE, India, UAE, kerala, Indian expats, india, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/philips-oneblade-review-a-versatile-hybrid-trimmer-that-still-earns-its-place-1.500608400 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-15/pe5vycgk/philipstrimmer-1.png Bathroom grooming station for men Gulf News en 2026-08-07T16:00:00.000+04:00 Philips OneBlade review: A versatile hybrid trimmer that still earns its place Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/sport/the-story-of-trabzonspor-salahs-next-chapter-1.500633818 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/02ao45pu/newsml_afp_com_20260806T191736Z_doc_c46a9g4.jpeg Trabzonspor's new man Mohamed Salah waves to supporters during his signing cerenomy at Papara Park Stadium https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/w5dcjklg/newsml_afp_com_20250216T170925Z_doc_36xz8dn.jpeg Manchester United's former Cameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana will be a new teammate of Salah https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/dna1hl8l/newsml_afp_com_20260806T192825Z_doc_c46a39f.jpeg Thousands of fans cheered for Salah as he walked on the pitch with President of Trabzonspor Ertugrul Dogan during his signing cerenomy https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/tdc6hymi/newsml_afp_com_20260806T193112Z_doc_c4693wn.jpeg Trabzonspor supporters light flares as they cheer their newly recruited player https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/x8gqlqe9/preview.jpg Salah is one of football's biggest icons making his move to Trabzonspor all the more interesting Gulf News en 2026-08-07T15:54:49.643+04:00 The story of Trabzonspor: Salah's next chapter Sport, Football, Mohamed Salah https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/tamil-nadu-cm-vijays-wife-sangeetha-withdraws-divorce-petition-1.500633815 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/akyklxys/SSSS.jpg A combo image of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay and his wife, Sangeetha. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/nycpbiyk/202608063894573.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-07T15:54:08.573+04:00 Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s wife Sangeetha withdraws divorce petition South-Indian, India https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/thudakkam-review-vismaya-mohanlal-and-ashish-defy-nepotism-jibes-in-gripping-survival-thriller-1.500633782 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/r4xmbj1k/thudakkam.jpeg Thudakkam https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/k321j2jh/202603273723552.jpg Vismaya Mohanlal Thudakkam https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-20/ef0gwlji/202602203681428.jpg The cast and crew of Thudakkam Gulf News en 2026-08-07T15:47:50.394+04:00 ‘Thudakkam’ review: Vismaya Mohanlal and Ashish defy nepotism jibes in gripping survival thriller Entertainment, India, South-Indian, movies, mohanlal, kerala cinema, Movie review https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/uae-syria-explore-stronger-economic-and-investment-cooperation-1.500633745 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/9mi4tg0g/UAE-SYRIA The ministers discussed opportunities to expand collaboration in key sectors of mutual interest. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T15:20:56.838+04:00 UAE, Syria explore stronger economic and investment cooperation economy, UAE, UAE, Syria https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/fifa-world-cup-2026-group-led-cbi-to-neet-suspects-1.500633772 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-13/8l151ysp/202605133786712.jpeg The CBI says an eight-member WhatsApp group was created in November 2025 and was used to coordinate biology classes, discuss schedules and later evaluate the examination and calculate expected marks. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T15:17:37.025+04:00 ‘FIFA World Cup 2026’ group led CBI to NEET suspects India, india, Education https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-turkey-and-pakistan-sign-mecca-joint-defence-agreement-1.500633760 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/uhhmi958/Saudi.jpg Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T15:08:59.298+04:00 Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement Saudi, Pakistan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/uae-confirms-markets-free-of-lettuce-linked-to-cyclospora-outbreak-1.500633752 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/bz0q60h1/uae-market The Ministry is also verifying the safety of food products available in UAE markets and taking preventive measures to ensure the highest food safety standards. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T14:59:31.053+04:00 UAE confirms markets free of lettuce linked to Cyclospora outbreak Environment, Health, Environment, Health https://gulfnews.com/uae/readers-share-their-summer-sunset-photos-1.500628979 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/snqb0ebc/IMG2160.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/esck7j11/Alia-Fayed.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/9l8j5k2f/Jayson-Esguerra.jpeg "This breathtaking view captures the core identity of the United Arab Emirates. The contrast between the natural, timeless desert sun and the ultra-modern skyline mirrors a nation deeply rooted in its heritage while relentlessly engineering the future. The glowing towers do not just represent structural heights; they reflect the UAE's golden era of global leadership, visionary ambition, and unified progress." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/7rbvrqd5/Jayson-Esguerra-2.jpeg "The Sentinel of Tomorrow— A tiny observer bridging past traditions and future horizons." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/abids1nh/Sajjad-Salam.jpeg "Taken during a vibrant sunset along with Etisalat Head Office standing tall as usual, June 25, 2026, Sunset at Capital City, Muroor Rd. Abu Dhabi." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/cbcg85iq/Sajjad-Salam-2.jpeg "Framing the Sunset, minarets cut against an endless gradient in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi on July 29." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/77oemg1p/Ritika-Saxena.jpg The Ocean's Last Prayer Location - Umm Al Quwain beach https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/xnl60j2y/Ritika-Saxena-2.jpg "The Last Ray of Hope Dubai Production City May 2021." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/6j16zrzh/Ritika-Saxena-3.jpg "Whispering Dunes Location: Sharjah, UAE (Desert Safari)" https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/1kz5l96z/Joy-Gonzales.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/itoa5i1g/Nick-Griffiths.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/7p2t04rp/Florencia-Cuestas.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/suphcml6/Astha-Balwani.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/t0tdsxhw/Hussain.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/p82amdkd/Isma-Kausar.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/htq5v5ba/Rohith-Menon-VP.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/6sbh9e8p/IMG1918.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/v2e6v53e/IMG6441.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/p1igkn62/IMG1538.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/w25dh7d8/Yan-Ma.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/elwfcj1d/Diana-Shayamalie.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/rupb5dpl/Ahmad-Malulein.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/vyz1t8c1/Bandana-Dhakal.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/wo9j2egz/shiron-Lun.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/6gcecaqt/Fatma-Asghari.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/quz8nu6d/Sarah-Hammond.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/j78fgadj/Ajmal-Anas.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/z9adkjc7/Cynde-Paderna.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/e9bn88sg/inbound202337894234094035.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/j2kqlpgp/Cheryl-Tejano.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/fvrf8f6l/Elie-Elias.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/0cwt417v/IMG2374.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/fz4qp9pc/Nivedan-Sivapragasam.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/14vtmb0l/Liza-Baquiran.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/hom5fzr8/IMG2160.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/v0d6isls/Ralph-Benedict-Navos.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/a8nujjfw/Roberta-Fantato.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/4d1l5boy/Muhammad-Mustafa-Mustafa.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/vaq0d6ax/Muhammad-Muhammad.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/04xlic1v/MARK-ONYX-TAGGUEG.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/o9f98acm/Aysha-Siddiqui.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/s09oaqxv/Dennis-Fontanos.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/8r7jrrcw/Laarni-Angeline-David-.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/92e4n7ye/Kamala-R.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/2bu4fmcq/uday-Jampani.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/gn0mcja0/Ganesh-Pillai.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/7jrp15as/Saman-Batla.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-07T14:51:32.806+04:00 Readers share their summer sunset photos UAE, Living-UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/trumps-hair-takes-centre-stage-as-new-look-sparks-online-jokes-1.500633709 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/q6vjfqft/APTOPIXTrump3487-962dc.jpg President Donald Trump speaks at an event at the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/7uoms5cp/TT.jpg President Donald Trump’s hairstyle appears noticeably different in photos taken on Tuesday and Wednesday. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T14:46:42.835+04:00 Trump’s hair takes centre stage as new look sparks online jokes World, news-video, Viral Video https://gulfnews.com/sport/dubai-mallathon-takes-off-at-dxb-airport-for-the-first-time-1.500633690 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/5fjahizi/Airport.jpg The first-ever Dubai Mallathon event took place at the DXB International airport https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/pyy7b0ab/Airport_2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-07T14:20:58.189+04:00 Dubai Mallathon takes off at DXB airport for the first time Sport, UAE-Sport, UAE, Dubai, Dubai International Airport DXB https://gulfnews.com/sport/fury-v-joshua-to-be-announced-by-end-of-august-1.500633679 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/x4i3qjdt/Tyson-fury-and-Anthony-Joshua Tyson fury and Anthony Joshua await a date for their highly anticipated fight https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/360kskyw/newsml_afp_com_20260601T163934Z_doc_b4n82h4.jpeg Eddie Hearn represents Anthony Joshua at Matchroom Boxing https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/05/17/210517-Fury_17977300f06_medium.jpg The fight will be the biggest heavyweight bout in years Gulf News en 2026-08-07T14:07:13.172+04:00 Fury v Joshua to be announced by end of August Sport, Fighting https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/wizz-air-posts-1833-million-quarterly-operating-loss-1.500633655 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/sllvoam9/Wizz-air The latest earnings also highlight a widening divide across the European aviation sector. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T14:05:07.383+04:00 Wizz Air posts €183.3 million quarterly operating loss Aviation, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/syria-reopens-deir-ezzor-airport-after-14-year-closure-1.500633648 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/d8btmyr8/airport The airport welcomed its first domestic flight, operated by Syrian Air from Damascus International Airport, marking the resumption of scheduled services between the two cities. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T13:58:12.078+04:00 Syria reopens Deir Ezzor airport after 14-year closure Aviation, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-police-warns-motorists-against-stopping-in-live-traffic-lanes-1.500633632 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/acpzif2r/AD-Police The Traffic and Patrols Directorate said stopping in the middle of the road, whether because of a flat tyre or any other emergency, poses a serious risk to road users. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T13:53:31.710+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police warn motorists against stopping in live traffic lanes UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/gujarats-wave-well-goes-viral-as-rippling-water-puzzles-locals-1.500633660 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/jxsh0giq/AAA.jpg A well in Gujarat’s Morbi district where the water has been seen moving in unusual, wave-like patterns. The phenomenon has gone viral on social media, prompting officials to investigate its possible cause. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T13:53:12.154+04:00 Gujarat’s ‘wave well’ goes viral as rippling water puzzles locals India, news-video, Viral Video https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/cbi-says-india-neet-leak-was-months-in-the-making-1.500633636 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/06/20/OPN-Students-stage-a-protest-against-the-alleged-irregularities-in-the-NEET-UG-examination-results-and-demand-re-examination--in-Kolkata-on-Monday_190368b38a1_large.jpg Students stage a protest against the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination results and demand re-examination, in Kolkata. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T13:25:13.248+04:00 CBI says India NEET leak was months in the making India, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/london-video-of-uae-leaders-goes-viral-1.500633572 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/m8517nu3/Combo.jpg The footage, widely shared across X, Instagram and other platforms, shows the two leaders exchanging a warm greeting during a meeting in the British capital. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T13:16:46.864+04:00 London video of UAE leaders goes viral UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/adnocs-xrg-sees-chemicals-portfolio-deliver-resilient-earnings-across-borouge-covestro-and-fertiglobe-1.500633612 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/nv7vofrw/Abu-Dhabi Gulf News en 2026-08-07T13:13:18.145+04:00 ADNOC’s XRG sees chemicals portfolio deliver resilient earnings across Borouge, Covestro and Fertiglobe Markets https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-arrests-expatriate-women-over-public-decency-violations-1.500633521 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/ttedzh9k/Oman-police Police said the arrests were carried out by the Muscat Governorate Police Command and that legal proceedings are under way against those detained. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T13:11:27.480+04:00 Oman arrests expatriate women over public decency violations Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/abu-dhabi-aviation-revenue-jumps-28-to-dh466b-plans-dh674m-asset-sale-1.500633575 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/3idfizpi/Ad-Aviation.jpg Abu Dhabi Aviation reported strong first-half revenue growth, led by its maintenance, repair and overhaul operations. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T13:03:57.170+04:00 Abu Dhabi Aviation revenue jumps 28% to Dh4.66b, plans Dh674m asset sale Aviation, Travel, Abu Dhabi, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/finance-house-pjsc-posts-179-surge-in-h1-2026-profit-net-operating-income-jumps-57-1.500633591 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/4koyn1mw/Finance-HouseH12026.gif Gulf News en 2026-08-07T12:53:41.261+04:00 Finance House PJSC posts 179% surge in H1 2026 profit, net operating income jumps 57% Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/hsbc-private-bank-appoints-feras-al-jaramani-to-lead-its-uae-market-1.500633527 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/ncjrnjl1/Feras-Al-Jaramani.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-07T12:41:57.753+04:00 HSBC Private Bank appoints Feras Al Jaramani to lead its UAE market Corporate-News, Banking, Company News https://gulfnews.com/sport/three-golds-for-uae-at-jiu-jitsu-world-championships-1.500633573 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/4gsvjm5l/Balqees-and-AlAnoud-on-podium.jpg.jpeg UAE are representing on the world stage https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/47cn6d5y/Shamma_Al_Kalbani_in_action_jpg.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/6i2vhrv1/Asma_Al_Hosani_during_the_final_jpg.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-07T12:39:36.612+04:00 Three golds for UAE at Jiu-Jitsu World Championships Sport, UAE-Sport, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-rta-launches-safe-and-healthy-summer-campaign-for-delivery-riders-1.500633571 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/4pi7nxt1/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-07-at-10.52.01-AM-1.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-07T12:33:41.273+04:00 Dubai RTA launches 'Safe and Healthy Summer' campaign for delivery riders UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-tax/uae-extends-corporate-tax-relief-for-small-businesses-until-end-of-2029-1.500633548 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/05/03/STOCK-SME---ecommerce---online---small-business-_187e1e7b16b_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-07T12:17:45.840+04:00 UAE extends corporate tax relief for small businesses until end of 2029 Corporate Tax, Tax News, UAE Corporate Tax https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pinoy-celebs/filipino-pop-icon-sb-girls-arrive-in-abu-dhabi-with-surprises-in-store-for-uae-fans-1.500633144 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/2l9mjmu2/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-07-at-00.00.17-3.jpeg Filipino pop icon SB Girls during a press conference held on August 6 at Bab Al Qasr Hotel in Abu Dhabi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/wtqlcml8/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-07-at-00.00.16-2.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/rrzmezhw/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-07-at-00.00.17.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/97sr5emg/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-07-at-00.00.16.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/m06hd0db/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-07-at-00.00.17-2.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-07T12:04:51.772+04:00 Filipino pop icon SB Girls arrive in Abu Dhabi with surprises in store for UAE fans Pinoy-Celebs, Entertainment, UAE, UAE, Filipino artists, events, Concert, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-declares-public-holiday-for-prophets-birthday-1.500633530 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/vddrl9c0/Sheikh_Zayed_Grand_Mosque_17adc59e415_original_ratio.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-07T11:58:39.534+04:00 UAE declares public holiday for Prophet's birthday Government https://gulfnews.com/business/property/damac-to-host-two-day-mortgage-event-with-uae-banks-this-weekend-1.500633497 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/1mtidwp2/Damac.jpeg DAMAC Properties is hosting a two-day mortgage event bringing leading UAE banks together to offer home financing guidance to prospective buyers. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T11:57:46.297+04:00 DAMAC to host two-day mortgage event with UAE banks this weekend Property, Dubai property https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/irans-7-hormuz-toll-could-mint-100-billion-a-year-bigger-than-nvidia-apple-or-a-third-of-irans-entire-economy-without-pumping-a-single-barrel-1.500633464 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/17rgdbxy/20260530001.JPG Iran says talks with Oman focused on designating temporary route for safe shipping in Hormuz Strait. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-11/m4fzunlm/preview.jpg Legal experts say there is no provision under the International Law (International Convention on the Law of the Sea, UNCLOS) allowing a coastal state like Iran to charge for passage through a natural waterway, impose a "toll" or a "service fee". The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has stated that Iran’s “management” narrative over Hormuz is "coercive signaling", not legal authority under international law. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T11:55:49.413+04:00 Iran’s 7% Hormuz toll could mint $100+ billion a year — bigger than Nvidia, Apple, or a third of Iran’s entire economy — without pumping a single barrel Energy, Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/sport/dubai-basketball-to-welcome-spanish-giants-in-euroleague-openers-1.500633500 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/wpxh0w4h/Hero-1.jpg.jpeg Dubai Basketball play Spain biggest teams in EuroLeague openers https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/0peynlwl/Hero_3_jpg.jpeg Dubai Basketball kick-off their 2026/27 season on home court https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/l2a62yvv/image00001__1_.jpeg Fans at the Coca-Cola Arena get to watch two huge opening matches Gulf News en 2026-08-07T11:52:47.337+04:00 Dubai Basketball to welcome Spanish giants in EuroLeague openers Sport, UAE-Sport, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/last-jews-of-kochi-a-vanishing-community-fights-to-preserve-centuries-of-cochin-jewish-heritage-1.500633506 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/wcyc8ux0/jew1.jpg Tourists visit the main hall adorned with 19th-century Belgian crystal chandeliers and colourful glass lanterns at the 458-year-old Paradesi Synagogue in the historic Jew Town neighbourhood of Kochi, India, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/z8ubz13h/jew2.jpg Keith Hallegua, centre, walks past a handicrafts store toward the 458-year-old Paradesi Synagogue in the historic Jew Town neighborhood of Kochi, India, Thursday, May 21, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/2lpqd0ta/jew3.jpg Elias Josephai, a Malabari Jew, speaks at the 12th-century Kadavumbagam Synagogue in Ernakulam, mainland district of Kochi, India, Thursday, May 21, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T11:51:40.881+04:00 Last Jews of Kochi: A vanishing community fights to preserve centuries of Cochin Jewish heritage India, india https://gulfnews.com/business/property/emaar-development-sells-dh224bn-of-homes-profit-jumps-43-in-h1-1.500633520 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-13/yll5bvgo/Emaar.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-07T11:51:30.927+04:00 Emaar Development sells Dh22.4bn of homes, profit jumps 43% in H1 Property, Emaar https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/why-the-us-wants-self-proclaimed-appointed-son-of-god-apollo-quiboloy-extradited-1.500633511 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/av3nul36/newsml_afp_com_20260806T093534Z_doc_c43u8g3.jpeg Apollo Quiboloy, pastor and founder of the Philippine-based Kingdom of Jesus Christ church Gulf News en 2026-08-07T11:50:41.521+04:00 Why the US wants self-proclaimed ‘appointed son of God’ Apollo Quiboloy extradited Philippines, Americas, crime, Philippines, America https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/hundreds-denied-kuwait-residency-conversion-under-new-rules-1.500633505 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-17/5kw4t1ka/Stock-Kuwait-city-skyline Converting visit visas into residency permits under Articles 17, 18, 20 and 22 is not available to all expatriates or nationalities. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T11:46:16.215+04:00 Hundreds denied Kuwait residency conversion under new rules Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-leaders-offer-condolences-to-saudi-king-over-passing-of-mother-of-prince-hamoud-bin-saud-bin-abdulaziz-al-saud-1.500633501 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/gsp5wofs/sfc0632o1ka0vyppo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-07T11:43:46.130+04:00 UAE leaders offer condolences to Saudi King over passing of mother of Prince Hamoud bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Government, Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/technology/world-bank-ranks-uae-among-global-leaders-in-artificial-intelligence-1.500633478 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/09/23/Stock-Artificial-Intelligence-Jobs_1921d8bf662_large.jpg The UAE recorded one of the highest net inflows of AI professionals per 10,000 LinkedIn members in 2025. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T11:33:25.292+04:00 World Bank ranks UAE among global leaders in artificial intelligence Technology, technology https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/why-saif-ali-khans-sisters-saba-and-soha-didnt-attend-his-wedding-with-amrita-singh-the-principal-called-us-1.500633481 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/3j27ygk7/saif.webp Gulf News en 2026-08-07T11:32:10.094+04:00 Why Saif Ali Khan's sisters Saba and Soha didn't attend his wedding with Amrita Singh: 'The principal called us...' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/uae-interior-ministry-issues-six-summer-driving-safety-tips-1.500633465 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/one9r5e2/Summer Motorists were advised to take regular breaks during long journeys to avoid fatigue, which can impair concentration and reaction times. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T11:30:22.853+04:00 UAE Interior Ministry issues six summer driving safety tips Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-police-rescue-workers-trapped-in-meat-grinders-1.500633459 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/c4zq23tc/Dubai-police Rescue teams are equipped with precision cutting tools and engineering expertise that enable them to dismantle or reverse machinery to release trapped limbs. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T11:29:43.368+04:00 Dubai Police rescue workers trapped in meat grinders UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/dxb-terminal-3-transformed-into-indoor-running-track-for-dubai-mallathon-event-1.500633462 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/2yv97h3y/Untitled-design-78.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/uec5bc16/IMG6345.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/rpvy1tbd/IMG_6347.JPG Love Guleria and his son https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/eiwulm1o/IMG_6348.JPG Coach Dan Gulf News en 2026-08-07T11:29:22.435+04:00 DXB Terminal 3 transformed into indoor running track for Dubai Mallathon event UAE, people, Community, Dubai Airport, Dubai International Airport DXB https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/fly-baghdad-removed-from-us-sanctions-list-airline-begins-phased-network-restoration-1.500633475 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/vdq6hxmf/aboutus1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-07T11:27:50.118+04:00 Fly Baghdad removed from US sanctions list, airline begins phased network restoration Aviation, Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/meta-ordered-to-pay-us-state-567m-to-abate-public-nuisance-and-child-harm-1.500633485 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/ttt5ih15/202608073894806.jpeg A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million over alleged harm to young users. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T11:24:22.815+04:00 Meta ordered to pay US state $567m to abate ‘public nuisance’ and child harm Americas, Technology, technology https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-resistance-bands-and-suspension-kits-on-amazonae-2026-train-anywhere-with-confidence-1.500626422 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/0cafepqv/resistancebands-1.png Man using suspension trainer beside a resistance band workout kit. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T11:21:34.077+04:00 Best resistance bands and suspension kits on Amazon.ae 2026: Train anywhere with confidence Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/uae/fire-breaks-out-in-under-construction-building-on-yas-island-1.500633466 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/3u32djev/Abu-Dhabi-civil-defence-team Abu Dhabi Police, Civil Defence secure area after Yas Island site fire Gulf News en 2026-08-07T11:21:06.012+04:00 Fire under control at Yas Island building site in Abu Dhabi UAE, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/cedar-tree-hospitality-raises-the-bar-for-dubai-catering-1.500633476 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/jt38h8wp/pic.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-07T11:17:38.104+04:00 Cedar Tree Hospitality raises the bar for Dubai catering Company News https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/eight-dead-including-teen-suspects-grandparents-in-thailand-shooting-1.500633391 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/ivvwoi8x/newsml_afp_com_20260807T064324Z_doc_c46t3l8.jpeg Armed police walk through the school premises after a shooting in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi province, north of Thailand's capital Bangkok, on August 7, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T11:09:13.955+04:00 Eight dead, including teen suspect's grandparents, in Thailand shooting Asia https://gulfnews.com/world/chinas-first-robot-school-turns-machines-into-workers-1.500633447 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/hmjwin7k/newsml_afp_com_20260806T065718Z_doc_c43h763.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-07T10:50:49.267+04:00 China's first robot school turns machines into workers World, news-video https://gulfnews.com/business/property/emaar-books-dh266-billion-in-property-sales-backlog-climbs-to-dh1649-billion-1.500633439 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/11/11/Stock---Emaar_18467ef2051_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-07T10:48:48.534+04:00 Emaar books Dh26.6 billion in property sales, backlog climbs to Dh164.9 billion Property, Emaar https://gulfnews.com/uae/dr-suaad-how-uaes-first-woman-aircraft-engineer-broke-barriers-a-woman-can-be-whatever-she-dreams-of-becoming-1.500633416 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/fc1h65mg/dr-suaad.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-07T10:27:32.989+04:00 Dr Suaad: How UAE’s first woman aircraft engineer broke barriers — ‘A woman can be whatever she dreams of becoming’ UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/business/win-up-to-150g-of-gold-at-forex-expo-dubai-this-september-1.500633413 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/9h6ipu2q/FED-Image.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-07T10:20:38.362+04:00 Win up to 150g of gold at Forex Expo Dubai this September Business, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/uae/us-iran-conflict-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-aug-7-2026-1.500633405 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/07/08/A-view-of-the-Strait-of-Hormuz-02121_16bd246b794_large.jpg A view of commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T10:20:05.387+04:00 US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 7, 2026) UAE, Mena https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/buying-gold-in-dubai-this-weekend-prices-are-back-at-augusts-highest-level-1.500633411 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-10/ty1itky0/newsml_afp_com_20251010T142847Z_doc_78d29zq.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-07T10:17:48.476+04:00 Buying gold in Dubai this weekend? Prices are back at August’s highest level Retail, YourMoney-Saving-Investment, UAE Gold, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/lego-christmas-penguin-review-a-charming-holiday-build-that-still-makes-sense-for-the-school-break-1.500606890 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-13/sodr0g9b/lego-1.png Seasonal LEGO favourite Gulf News en 2026-08-07T10:00:00.000+04:00 LEGO Christmas Penguin review: A charming holiday build that still makes sense for the school break Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/sport/barcelona-set-to-snatch-rodri-from-real-madrids-hands-1.500633395 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/bhtiffwb/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-7-2026-094532-AM.png Barcelona have snatched one of Europe's best midfielders from the palms of their rivals https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-27/jhqfabb7/Rodri_188a95a4e0d_original_ratio.jpg Rodri has won it all at Manchester City https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/7pppmzwd/newsml_afp_com_20260719T000000Z_PH_GTY_2286971227.jpeg Rodri lifts the FIFA World Cup trophy Gulf News en 2026-08-07T09:52:02.731+04:00 Barcelona set to snatch Rodri from Real Madrid’s hands Sport, Football, football, Real Madrid, Barcelona, spain https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/dana-gas-h1-profit-rises-47-to-dh393-million-egypt-output-gains-7-1.500633399 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/10/15/Stock-Dana-gas-in-Egypt_1752c47dc42_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-07T09:48:18.268+04:00 Dana Gas H1 profit rises 47% to Dh393 million, Egypt output gains 7% Energy https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/curtin-dubai-secures-seven-category-wins-at-adnoc-yas-44-in-schools-technology-challenge-1.500633394 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/ekqdjoem/Curtin-Dubai-Robotic-4X4-Champion-1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-07T09:39:26.100+04:00 Curtin Dubai secures seven category wins at ADNOC Yas 4×4 in Schools Technology Challenge Company News https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/adnoc-ls-spends-13-billion-on-11-vessels-to-expand-global-energy-shipments-1.500633382 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/pwrvje7c/ADNOC-LS Gulf News en 2026-08-07T09:28:57.618+04:00 ADNOC L&S spends $1.3 billion on 11 vessels to expand global energy shipments Markets https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/gta-6-netflix-premiere-date-revealed-uae-timings-and-extended-look-details-1.500633369 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-02/stlbpwoh/newsml_afp_com_20250502T115942Z_doc_44ab3np.jpeg This illustration photo created in Los Angeles, California, on December 5, 2023, shows Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer played on computer screens. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T09:28:29.850+04:00 GTA 6 Netflix premiere date revealed: UAE timings and extended look details Entertainment, Technology, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/why-netflixs-american-squid-game-with-cate-blanchett-never-happened-david-fincher-show-shelved-1.500633347 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/ihgh27eg/squidhame3.avif For years, the idea of a US-set Squid Game adaptation from the acclaimed filmmaker had generated buzz, with fans expecting Netflix to build a wider international franchise around its biggest Korean hit. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T09:05:51.655+04:00 Why Netflix’s American Squid Game with Cate Blanchett never happened: David Fincher show shelved Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/iijs-bharat-premiere-2026-opens-as-indias-jewellery-exporters-eye-fresh-global-access-1.500633332 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/s2v0ffez/GJEPC.gif Shri Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, felicitates Shri Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Hon'ble Minister of Revenue, Government of Maharashtra, during the opening day of IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, in the presence of Dr. Vijay Darda, Former Member of Rajya Sabha, and Mr. Pritesh Patel, CEO and President, GIA. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T08:50:31.311+04:00 IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 opens as India's Jewellery Exporters eye fresh global access Company News, Company News https://gulfnews.com/uae/friday-sermon-august-7-2026-their-greeting-will-be-peace-salām-1.500633336 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/05/02/Residents-offering-Eid-Al-Fitr-prayer-at-Al-Noor-mosque-in-Sharjah_18082e38373_large.jpg Archive image of Eid prayer at Al Noor mosque in Sharjah Gulf News en 2026-08-07T08:48:07.176+04:00 Friday Sermon, August 7, 2026: Their Greeting Will Be: Peace (Salām) UAE https://gulfnews.com/your-money/saving-investment/dirham-strength-against-indian-pakistani-rupees-and-philippine-peso-opens-lucrative-transfer-window-for-expats-1.500301712 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/ljspxm3a/STAFFBUS_260605_Al_Ansari_Exchange_VSAKLANI_191780888835314.jpg Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T08:47:02.652+04:00 Indian rupee, Pakistani rupee and Philippine peso stay soft, lifting dirham value for expats. Should you remit now? YourMoney-Saving-Investment, Pakistan, Philippines, India, Markets, Pakistan, Indian Rupee, india, Philippines, Philippine peso, UAE remittance https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/rajpal-yadavs-ancestral-home-at-risk-of-auction-over-rs-1661-crore-dues-brother-breaks-silence-1.500633327 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/edvj09p9/20260626202F.jpg This isn't the first time the bank has moved against the actor's assets. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T08:44:46.109+04:00 Rajpal Yadav’s ancestral home at risk of auction over Rs 16.61 crore dues; brother breaks silence Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/flying-from-the-uae-today-emirates-etihad-air-arabia-flydubai-cancellations-latest-middle-east-travel-update-1.500633329 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-26/cnf3khdl/Dubai-Airports-Dec-2025 Flying from the UAE today? Here's everything that's changed—from Kuwait and Bahrain flight cancellations to airline travel updates. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T08:42:50.108+04:00 Flying from the UAE today? Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai cancellations, latest Middle East travel update Mena, Aviation, Emirates airline, Air Arabia, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/how-much-us-ammo-is-left-after-6-months-of-war-with-iran-trump-says-massive-amounts-remain-1.500633300 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/xxahb5hk/Trump-White-House.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-28/r6zmszxb/newsml_afp_com_20260228T225028Z_doc_99dx4x8.jpeg In this US Navy photo released on February 28, 2026 released by the US Central Command shows the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile-destroyer, USS Spruance (DDG 111), firing Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles in support of Operation Epic Fury, from an undisclosed location on February 28, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/djpbpqpm/Screenshot_2026_03_18_at_11_53_14_AM.png A US Air Force B1 bomber: The primary 5,000-lb (2,300 kg) class laser-guided "bunker buster" penetrator bomb used by the US is the GBU-28, which uses the BLU-113 warhead. A newer 5,000-lb guided bomb unit, the GBU-72 Advanced 5K Penetrator, has also been developed for enhanced, deep-target penetration, tested for use on F-15E and B-1B platforms. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T08:32:16.457+04:00 How much US ammo is left after 6 months of war with Iran? Trump says ‘massive amounts’ remain Americas, Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/at-least-10-students-wounded-in-school-shooting-near-bangkok-1.500633285 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/i3j8s0zv/gulfnews2025-04-29gacsnj9epolice-line-afp.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-07T08:19:46.698+04:00 At least 10 students wounded in school shooting near Bangkok World, Asia https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/chinese-star-luo-zheng-reveals-he-has-only-700-in-savings-after-a-decade-in-showbiz-what-went-wrong-1.500633309 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/x36i52yq/luo.jpg The actor disclosed the figure during a variety show appearance, explaining that much of his earnings over the years went toward settling a financial penalty tied to a contract dispute with his former talent agency. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T08:16:56.097+04:00 Chinese star Luo Zheng reveals he's nearly broke with only $700 in savings after a decade in showbiz Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/who-will-be-the-next-james-bond-the-actors-leading-the-race-to-replace-daniel-craig-1.500632722 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/ofl5bp9b/Hilly-Natural-Mountains-Aesthetics-Mood-Photo-Collage-13.png Callum Turner, Tom Francis, Louis Partridge, and Harris Dickinson are the top 5 leading actors for the bookmakers for James Bond. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/10/20/Copy-of-film-bond-9d4d43d0-2840-11ec-8831-a31e7b3de188-1634730404630_17c9d866b20_large.jpg Daniel Craig stars as James Bond in “No Time to Die.” https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/t79v8pw8/callum-turner-as-007-why-it-makes-perfect-sense-for-worst-v0-xLavalliNlEwkMyTOzgJ7-3biC-rr2DkbXc1XC5CAxM.jpeg.webp Callum Turne https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/7efxx7f9/images-11.jpeg Tom Francis https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/z7rxv6sx/Louis_Partridge_300824_GettyImages_2169270011_jpg.webp Louis Partridge https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/c0kcpc6e/harris_dickinson_still_feels_like_the_chubby_boy_despite_los.jpg Harris Dickinson https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/4ctakdqk/GettyImages_2169635183_jpg.webp Aaron Taylor-Johnson Gulf News en 2026-08-07T08:00:00.000+04:00 Who will be the next James Bond? The actors leading the race to replace Daniel Craig Entertainment, HollyWood, hollywood https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/looking-for-better-returns-nbf-offers-up-to-625-per-cent-a-year-for-new-to-bank-customers-1.500632294 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/097pmh63/Visual1110-×-625-Friday.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/h1sdvjtx/Image-1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/xwkiradu/image-2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-07T08:00:00.000+04:00 Looking for better returns? NBF offers up to 6.25 per cent a year for new-to-bank customers Banking, Native https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-forecast-unsettled-weekend-ahead-with-afternoon-rain-clouds-dust-and-temperatures-near-49c-1.500633166 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/b9v72xlg/Rain Light to moderate southeasterly to northeasterly winds are expected to freshen at times, raising dust and reducing visibility in exposed areas. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T07:50:00.676+04:00 UAE weather forecast: Unsettled weekend ahead with afternoon rain clouds, dust and temperatures near 49°C Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/uae-ott-and-cinema-picks-this-weekend-ted-lasso-season-4-my-life-with-the-walter-boys-thudakkam-and-more-1.500633264 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/r4xmbj1k/thudakkam.jpeg For those planning a cinema outing or settling in for a streaming binge, these are the biggest OTT releases and UAE cinema picks to add to your weekend lineup. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T07:38:38.638+04:00 UAE OTT and cinema picks this weekend: Ted Lasso Season 4, My Life with the Walter Boys, Thudakkam and more Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/houthis-claim-attacks-on-yemeni-forces-as-iran-oman-hormuz-deal-nears-1.500632133 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/nhzecll7/28.jpg US President Donald Trump has praised US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying he is "extremely happy" with his performance. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T07:34:12.936+04:00 Houthis claim attacks on Yemeni forces as Iran-Oman Hormuz deal nears Mena, Donald Trump, iran nuclear programme, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war, us-iran https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/priyanka-chopra-joins-russell-crowe-in-sci-fi-thriller-bluefly-nick-jonas-and-huma-qureshi-have-her-back-1.500633258 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/anjwzdw9/Untitled-design-2.jpg Chopra shared the news on Instagram with a brief caption: "On to the next. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T06:57:50.401+04:00 Priyanka Chopra joins Russell Crowe in sci-fi thriller Bluefly, Nick Jonas and Huma Qureshi have her back Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/ebola-caseload-in-congo-tops-4000-no-sign-of-slowing-down-1.500633243 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/yhvc1uhc/20260621648.JPG Ebola cases in Congo has topped 4,000, according to health officials. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T06:57:08.729+04:00 Ebola caseload in Congo tops 4,000, no sign of slowing down Africa https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/north-korea-touts-dog-soup-and-other-home-cooked-recipes-to-beat-the-heat-1.500633247 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-20/gudzcyie/202602203680705.jpg Leader Kim Jong Un opens a party congress in North Korea. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T06:51:41.877+04:00 North Korea touts dog soup and other home-cooked recipes to beat the heat Asia https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/more-than-a-decade-after-43-students-vanished-in-mexico-ex-governor-arrested-accused-of-cover-up-1.500633216 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/3ptkq48m/preview.jpg FILE - A protestor holds a portrait of Angel Aguirre, the former governor of Guerrero state, with the Spanish word for assassin written across it, during a march against the disappearance of 43 students from a rural teachers' college, Jan. 26, 2015, in Mexico City. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo, File) Gulf News en 2026-08-07T06:46:01.826+04:00 More than a decade after 43 students vanished in Mexico, ex-governor arrested, accused of cover-up Ayotzinapa forced disappearance Mexico Angel Aguirre https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-2000-mw-maton-hydropower-project-a-457-billion-water-battery-for-luzon-faces-tough-pushback-1.500633244 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-26/89tcwth5/cbkkalayaanplant-2-1-.jpg A view of the existing Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) Pumped Storage Hydropower Plant (PSHPP) — a 789-megawatt facility which straddles the provinces of Laguna Quezon near Manila— the first its kind in Southeast Asia, first energised in 1983. The complex works as a water-powered "mega battery". Maton, proposed in Apayao province, is designed similar to CBK. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/i69p71gx/mt_solo_yellow.jpg Local tourists visit a waterfall in Barangay Maton, Pudtol, Apayao province, northern Philippines. A proposed pumped-storage hydropower project in the area has been approved by the Department of Energy and is expected to generate up to 2 gigawatts of renewable power using a “water battery” system, helping stabilize the Luzon power grid as electricity demand continues to rise. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/5212d9k7/top-view-of-river-Pudtol.jpg Top view of a river in Pudtol municipality in, Apayao province, about 570km north of Manila. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/az16dmuk/Maton.jpg Location map of the Maton Pumped-Storage Hydroelectric Project (Maton PSHPP), a 2GW facility in Barangays Upper Maton and Lt. Balag in the municipality of Pudtol, province of Apayao, within the Cordillera Administrative Region in Northern Philippines. The facility is designed as a large-scale “water battery” to help stabilise the electric "grid" in Luzon (where Manila is). https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/1l7a34j3/Screenshot-2026-08-07-at-10.53.56-AM.png Worldwide distribution of pumped storage capacity (GW) at the end of 2016 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/04/15/Some-of-the-dams-in-the-Philippines_18ee1d360f3_large.jpg The Philippines has an estimated 1,800 waterfalls and numerous dams, including 15 run-of-the-river systems. Altogether, these megastructures produce gigawatts (GW) of electricity to power millions of households. With at least 20 hydropower projects in the pipeline, this unprecendented move has potential to generate multiple gigawatts of electricty, according to the Department of Energy. The abundance of rivers and natural water falls makes the Philippines an ideal place to harness hydroelectric power. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/kmnmtm1b/Andritz-group-11-pspp-principles-data.jpg A schematic design of how pumped-storage hydropower plant (PSHPP) works. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/ctqq7osb/Screenshot-2026-08-07-at-1.11.44-PM.png Some of the popular waterfalls in the Philippines. The Asian country has an estimated 1,800 such natural wonders. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/ogvyp8bw/Screenshot-2026-08-07-at-11.51.52-AM.png A view of Angat Reservoir and Dam in Angat River, San Lorenzo, Norzagaray, Bulacan, near the Philippine capital Manila. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T06:24:28.249+04:00 Philippines: 2,000-MW Maton hydropower project, a ₱457-billion grid 'water battery' for Luzon, faces tough pushback Philippines https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bts-jungkook-strikes-again-chanels-1957-fragrance-sells-out-after-his-campaign-1.500633245 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-19/pmxzc9lv/newsml_afp_com_20260719T000000Z_PH_GTY_2286794722.jpeg The House's new campaign had two heritage collections, 'Les Extraits de Chanel' and 'Les Exclusifs de Chanel,' built on decades of perfumery craftsmanship. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T06:24:10.214+04:00 BTS' Jungkook strikes again: Chanel's 1957 fragrance sells out after his campaign Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/new-in-dubai-20-everyday-arabic-phrases-every-expat-learns-from-marhaba-to-khalas-1.500632550 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/o58oisoq/Screenshot-2026-08-06-at-2.42.56-PM.png Here are some of the Arabic words and phrases you'll hear in Dubai, what they actually mean, and why almost everyone ends up using them. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T06:01:00.000+04:00 New in Dubai? 20 everyday Arabic phrases every expat learns, from marhaba to khalas Lifestyle, UAE, Arts Culture, UAE https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/education/dubai-school-rules-2026-27-fees-age-calendar-1.500632835 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. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T06:00:00.000+04:00 Dubai schools 2026–27: The four major rules every UAE parent needs to know Living-Education, Education, KHDA, UAE schools, Dubai private schools https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/avengers-doomsday-whose-death-will-crush-us-most-11-marvel-heroes-on-the-chopping-block-ranked-by-likelihood-1.500633237 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/h7am0iw4/avengers3.avif Chris Hemsworth as Thor. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/wb62bldc/preview.jpg This image released by Sony Pictures shows Tom Holland in a scene from "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." (Sony Pictures via AP) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/575bsjib/james-marsden.webp https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/iw8w9g29/mckellen.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/0meqdant/captain.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/7gwxsb0c/barnes.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/bissgq83/190724_loki_16c24054b05_original_ratio.jpg Loki (2021): Tom Hiddleston will return as ‘God of Mischief’ Loki, Thor’s younger brother. We last saw the character get his hands on the tesseract in ‘Avengers: Endgame’, but it’s unclear where he will go next. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T05:59:10.369+04:00 Avengers Doomsday: Whose death will crush us most? 11 Marvel heroes on the chopping block, ranked by likelihood Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-administrations-latest-buyback-of-offshore-wind-leases-brings-total-to-nearly-4-billion-1.500633015 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-14/sw6s456c/preview.jpg FILE - Turbines are visible at Sunrise Wind offshore wind farm that is under construction off the coast of Montauk Point, New York, April 23, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T05:56:55.283+04:00 Trump administration's latest buyback of offshore wind leases brings total to nearly $4 billion trump offshore wind energy projects fossil fuels https://gulfnews.com/world/south-korean-satellite-captures-before-and-after-views-of-spacex-rockets-moon-crash-1.500633135 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/3k082dsq/preview.jpg This combination of images provided by NASA and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute shows an area of the moon's surface before, left, Oct. 1, 2015, and after, right, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, a SpaceX rocket segment collided with the moon. (NASA, Korea Aerospace Research Institute via AP) Gulf News en 2026-08-07T05:54:24.215+04:00 South Korean satellite captures before and after views of SpaceX rocket's moon crash spacex rocket moon crash https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/death-toll-from-ceuta-migrant-rush-hits-80-1.500633155 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/og4o709j/preview.jpg Migrants who crossed from Morocco into Spain line up for food distribution on a beach in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T05:43:44.033+04:00 Death toll from Ceuta migrant rush hits 80 Europe, Africa https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/explosions-heard-in-iran-following-confrontation-with-enemy-targets-report-1.500633220 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/806fi0wr/202608073894761.jpg Explosions heard in Iran following confrontation with Gulf News en 2026-08-07T05:31:37.482+04:00 Explosions heard in Iran following confrontation with 'enemy targets': Report Mena, ians https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/what-is-underwater-hockey-meet-the-filipino-expats-growing-the-sport-in-dubai-1.500633221 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/jkh1cmn0/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-06-at-17.47.20.jpeg Filipino Attack Force Underwater Hockey Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/5ggux16l/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-06-at-18.42.56.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/wijpfh5a/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-06-at-10.23.21.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/kmxtu63u/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_06_at_10_24_37.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/ky6r5smx/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_06_at_17_47_20_2.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-07T05:30:06.066+04:00 What is underwater hockey? Meet the Filipino expats growing the sport in Dubai people, Sport, UAE, Pinoy, UAE, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/houthi-missile-attacks-kill-58-saudi-backed-yemeni-govt-forces-source-1.500632960 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/7u3nxxn0/20260630396f.jpg Houthis claim large-scale missile, drone attacks on govt forces in Yemen (File image) Gulf News en 2026-08-07T05:28:12.382+04:00 Houthi missile attacks kill 58 Saudi-backed Yemeni govt forces: source Saudi, Mena https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/why-every-child-should-grow-a-plant-1.500632851 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/gwfpfj2u/gardening.jpg Gardening may appear to be an old-fashioned pastime but hidden beneath its simplicity are some of life’s most enduring lessons. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T05:15:00.000+04:00 Why every child should grow a plant Op-Eds, Education https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/israel-refuses-to-withdraw-from-more-south-lebanon-areas-at-talks-source-1.500633109 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/10/03/20241002-south-lebanon_19251fcfcda_large.jpg Smoke clouds erupt during an Israeli airstrike on Khiam in southern Lebanon near the border with Israel. The Hezbollah militia, an Iran-backed proxy, has rejected the US-brokered ceasefire talks between Israel and Lebanon and says it will "not accept any deal" emerging from them. File photo. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T04:37:21.231+04:00 Israel refuses to withdraw from more south Lebanon areas at talks: source Mena, Europe https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-expat-in-dubai-accused-of-abetting-wifes-suicide-kerala-police-issue-lookout-notice-1.500633171 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/9g6izv4o/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-06-at-12.56.50-PM.jpeg Fathimath Riza Gulf News en 2026-08-07T04:30:00.000+04:00 Indian expat in Dubai accused of abetting wife's suicide; Kerala Police issue lookout notice UAE, India, UAE, kerala, Indian expats, india https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/gold-sits-25-below-its-record-what-could-drive-prices-next-1.500632744 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-13/46qsmuv7/newsml_afp_com_20260413T190030Z_doc_a7np2tu.jpeg Emirati gold dealers are pictured in a shop in the Dubai Gold Souk on April 13, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T04:00:00.000+04:00 Gold sits 25% below its record. What could drive prices next? Retail, YourMoney-Saving-Investment, UAE Gold, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/why-mexican-avocado-exports-to-the-us-have-once-again-been-stopped-1.500633164 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/wwp72fmw/preview.jpg FILE - Crates of avocados wait to be processed at a packing plant in Uruapan, Mexico, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Armando Solis, File) Gulf News en 2026-08-07T03:32:57.038+04:00 Why Mexican avocado exports to the US have once again been stopped mexico us avocados suspended michoacan cartels sheinbaum trump https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/wars-got-to-end-pretty-soon-trump-says-iran-cant-go-much-longer-expresses-optimism-over-hormuz-negotiations-1.500633173 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/3js7o6m9/ANI_20260806212921.jpg US President Donald Trump (Photo/YouTube/TheWhiteHouse) Gulf News en 2026-08-07T03:25:27.061+04:00 'War's got to end pretty soon': Trump says Iran 'can't go much longer,' expresses optimism over Hormuz negotiations Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-signs-order-targeting-birth-tourism-1.500633149 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/fkdft7c8/newsml_afp_com_20260806T204720Z_doc_c46c9qk.jpeg US President Donald Trump looks on as White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller (L) speaks about birth rights in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 7, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T03:17:56.992+04:00 Trump signs order targeting 'birth tourism' Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/argentine-police-clash-with-people-protesting-property-law-afp-1.500633181 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-05/ukgwpq2d/newsml_afp_com_20250805T155054Z_doc_68tn4xb.jpeg People with disabilities, their families, and healthcare workers clash with riot police during a protest against Argentine President Javier Milei's veto of a law that would have increased retirement and disability pensions in Buenos Aires on August 5, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T02:50:12.770+04:00 Argentine police clash with people protesting property law: AFP Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/houthi-attack-injures-11-civilians-in-saudi-riyadh-led-coalition-1.500633184 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/uw4cjeg4/opn_210902_edit_17ba5ab90fe_original_ratio.jpg Members of the Iran-backed Al Houthi militia in Yemen. The group has carried drone and missile strikes against civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T02:39:52.442+04:00 Houthi attack injures 11 civilians in Saudi: Riyadh-led coalition Mena https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/uae-fans-set-for-blockbuster-india-pakistan-clash-in-womens-asia-cup-1.500633145 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-06/4tixou4t/Dubai-International-cricket-stadium. Dubai International cricket stadium. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T00:13:57.781+04:00 UAE fans set for blockbuster India-Pakistan clash in Women’s Asia Cup Cricket, UAE-Sport, cricket, Pakistan, india https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-monitors-grounded-vessel-caroline-bezengi-near-dhofar-islands-1.500633136 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/b8gnwjdv/HPDq-avXMAAmcng.jpg 'CAROLINE BEZENGI' ran aground at Al Hallaniyat Islands in the Governorate of Dhofar. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/jnp9lqw4/31.jpg Crude oil leaking and spreading from the sanctioned Suezmax tanker Caroline Bezengi grounded off the coast of Oman Gulf News en 2026-08-06T23:58:14.563+04:00 Oman monitors grounded vessel Caroline Bezengi near Dhofar islands Oman https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/i-am-here-to-win-mohamed-salah-receives-thunderous-trabzonspor-welcome-1.500633133 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/o31uv19n/newsml_afp_com_20260806T192825Z_doc_c46a39f.jpeg Trabzonspor's Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah (C) walks on the pitch with President of Trabzonspor Ertugrul Dogan (R) during his signing cerenomy at Papara Park Stadium in Trabzon on August 6, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T23:43:33.593+04:00 I am here to win, Mohamed Salah receives thunderous Trabzonspor welcome Football, football, Mohamed Salah, Turkey https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/2-killed-13-wounded-in-bus-blast-near-syrian-capital-state-media-1.500633126 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/71qshf9y/30.jpg Syrian security personnel inspect damaged vehicles at the site of an explosion in the Jaramana suburb. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T23:35:58.479+04:00 2 killed, 13 wounded in bus blast near Syrian capital: state media Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-national-rehabilitation-center-drug-prevention-starts-at-home-1.500633129 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/ngdhvgiy/Grumpy-teen Baying close attention to behavioural or emotional changes among children are among the most effective preventive measures. Photo for illustrative purposes only. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T23:27:20.070+04:00 UAE National Rehabilitation Center: Drug prevention starts at home UAE, Health https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/toronto-police-arrest-2-teens-over-latest-us-consulate-shooting-1.500633074 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/786oehgl/gulfnews2026-03-14p2l7peblnewsmlafpcom20260314T232552Zdoca3b32yf.avif Toronto police officers on horseback stand watch outside the US Consulate in Toronto. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T22:30:08.744+04:00 Toronto police arrest 2 teens over latest US consulate shooting Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/youngest-black-cambridge-professor-jason-arday-resigns-over-plagiarism-probe-1.500631524 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/jyqha264/29.jpg Arday said he was resigning from his positions as a Cambridge sociology of education professor, and a fellow at the university's Jesus College, with "immediate effect". Gulf News en 2026-08-06T22:23:38.089+04:00 Youngest Black Cambridge professor Jason Arday resigns over plagiarism probe Europe https://gulfnews.com/business/employers-to-bear-pension-contributions-for-emirati-employees-1.500633023 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/79zbrqmk/Nafis Nafis noted that employers’ contributions were previously introduced on a gradual basis, starting at 0% in the first year. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T21:04:59.417+04:00 Employers to bear pension contributions for Emirati employees Business https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/secret-meeting-report-claims-irans-president-couldnt-even-see-supreme-leader-mojtabad-khamenei-1.500633026 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/dpqnlans/pez-and-moj.jpg Pezeshkian has publicly acknowledged that access to the supreme leader has become increasingly difficult Gulf News en 2026-08-06T21:01:04.000+04:00 Secret meeting? Report claims Iran’s president couldn’t even see supreme leader Mojtabad Khamenei Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/c1lj74n-mansour-bin-zayed-inspects-floating-hospital-1.500632859 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/6j2mkg3b/27.jpg The tour included the emergency department, diagnostic imaging unit, laboratories, outpatient clinics, pharmacy and inpatient wards. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T20:58:56.651+04:00 Sheikh Mansour inspects 100-bed UAE floating hospital's operational readiness Government, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/qudwati-programme-connects-abu-dhabi-youth-and-experienced-mentors-1.500633012 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/mjas4938/handshake-generic Gulf News en 2026-08-06T20:54:19.237+04:00 ‘Qudwati’ programme connects Abu Dhabi youth and experienced mentors UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-customs-foils-gold-smuggling-attempt-with-460g-hidden-in-suitcase-1.500632986 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/v4i71lpn/في-محاولة-تهريب-احترافية،-صُهر-460-جراماً-من-الذهب-الخام-عيار-24-وشُكّل-على-هيئة-أسياخ-رفيعة،-ثم.jpg Dubai Customs stops a gold smuggling attempt https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/fql8pdfp/Khalid_Ahmed__________.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-06T20:28:24.347+04:00 Dubai Customs foils gold smuggling attempt with 460g hidden in suitcase Crime, Dubai, Dubai International Airport DXB https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/why-polarised-sunglasses-beat-ordinary-tinted-lenses-1.500628959 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/j9md6e8r/polarisedglass2-1.png A visual comparison of glare reduction through polarised lenses Gulf News en 2026-08-06T20:00:00.000+04:00 Why polarised sunglasses beat ordinary tinted lenses Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/hantavirus-detected-in-france-tourist-now-isolated-in-spain-1.500632957 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/31qnoiqp/images.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-06T19:53:05.372+04:00 Hantavirus detected in France tourist now isolated in Spain Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-says-oman-deal-alone-won-t-reopen-hormuz-1.500632905 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-12/2wrzxs2f/newsml_afp_com_20260712T111843Z_doc_b9y76g4.jpeg This frame grab taken from AFPTV video footage on July 12, 2026 shows a cargo ship anchoring near the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T19:36:09.497+04:00 Why Iran-Oman deal alone won’t reopen Strait of Hormuz Mena, Americas, Gulf, americas, Gulf, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/uefa-maintains-its-boycott-of-world-cups-statement-1.500632903 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/e9jd75ym/25.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-06T19:06:42.881+04:00 UEFA maintains its boycott of World Cups: statement Football https://gulfnews.com/world/us-iran-conflict-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-this-evening-august-6-2026-1.500632810 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/gvyr5xw4/HPCdCwkWYAAQXJN.jpg UNIFIL reports record Israeli fire in Lebanon since June 21 Gulf News en 2026-08-06T18:46:40.566+04:00 US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know this evening (August 6, 2026) World, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-steps-up-gulf-diplomacy-as-pm-visits-saudi-arabia-1.500632820 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-29/gc56qcgm/Andrabi-FO.jpg Pakistan Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi during media briefing in Islamabad. (File photo) Gulf News en 2026-08-06T17:47:02.978+04:00 Pakistan steps up Gulf diplomacy as PM visits Saudi Arabia Pakistan, Mena, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/opinion/from-bollywood-bangers-to-viral-reels-how-zohran-mamdani-and-abdul-el-sayed-turned-pop-culture-into-political-power-1.500632771 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/urkgxj3g/newsml_afp_com_20260805T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289211665.jpeg Michigan Democratic Senate primary winner Abdul El-Sayed arrives to a press conference in front of the Spirit of Detroit statue on August 05, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-14/twhk625p/Zohran-Mamdani-and-Rama-Duwaji-wedding Zohran Mamdani and Rama Duwaji wedding https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-01/u6l70bt3/newsml_afp_com_20260801T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288601503.jpeg Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed after a radio appearance on Dr. Horace Sheffield's GOTV Community Rally on August 01, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T17:42:55.874+04:00 From Bollywood bangers to viral reels: How Zohran Mamdani and Abdul El-Sayed turned pop culture into political power Opinion, Americas, Mena, India, BollyWood, Music, bollywood, india https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/europe-heat-wave-puts-all-major-italian-cities-on-red-alert-1.500632811 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/za7wo1ub/newsml_afp_com_20260806T131249Z_doc_c44c22n.jpeg Italian farmer Mattia Marengo inspects his drought-stricken cornfield in the countryside in Bene Vagienna, near Cuneo, north-western Italy, on August 6, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/bd4jn7fm/newsml_afp_com_20260806T125005Z_doc_c4498r9.jpeg Dogs cool off in the waters of the river Danube on August 6, 2026, at the part of the Danube Island designated for dogs to run free off the lead in Vienna, Austria as hot weather continues. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T17:36:39.388+04:00 Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert Europe, heatwave https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/sharjah-completes-dh30-million-al-hisn-island-bridge-in-dibba-al-hisn-1.500632781 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/fpezf3n2/download.webp The 54-metre bridge spans the Dibba Al Hisn waterway, linking both sides of Al Hisn Island and improving traffic flow, accessibility and mobility while supporting the city's urban development. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T17:29:48.399+04:00 Sharjah completes Dh30 million Al Hisn Island Bridge in Dibba Al Hisn Transport, Sharjah