https://gulfnews.com/uae/guggenheim-abu-dhabi-opening-date-ticket-prices-artists-and-all-you-need-to-know-1.500681249 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/0elcapi1/header.jpg Twenty years after it was first announced, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi opens to the public on Friday 11 December 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/jrvb9t1b/Modern-and-contemporary.webp It will be the largest museum in the Guggenheim network https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/22xk81ma/Architecture-and-Frank-Gehry.webp Frank Gehry designed it, and the late Pritzker laureate's fingerprints are all over the plan. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T13:16:10.376+04:00 Guggenheim Abu Dhabi: Opening date, ticket prices, artists and all you need to know UAE, Arts Culture, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-standoff-donald-trump-cuts-weekend-short-as-middle-east-tensions-rise-1.500681044 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/od2fg7jy/Trump.jpg Marine One with President Donald Trump aboard arrives at the Ellipse just outside of the White House, in Washington. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T13:16:09.482+04:00 US-Iran standoff: Donald Trump cuts weekend short as US reviews options against Houthis Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/gulf-news-engages-with-creative-minds-on-developing-innovative-ideas-1.500681230 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/2s5vld2k/0f9734f8-aad5-41cb-8453-0a815bded2e4.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/8nfjebmg/5e65c5e8-c517-4a4b-829d-f83afc15d1f8.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-09-20T12:54:59.396+04:00 From spark to screen: Image Nation Abu Dhabi on turning ideas into stories Entertainment, UAE https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/dubai-tailgating-fine-rules-1.500083210 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-23/m42ki7kx/Dubai-Sharjah-traffic-Dubaisharjahtraffic Following too closely can result in a fine, black points and vehicle impoundment. Here is the safe distance drivers should keep on Dubai roads Gulf News en 2026-09-20T12:49:51.014+04:00 Tailgating in Dubai: Fine, vehicle impoundment and rules, explained Living-Transport, dubai traffic fines, UAE traffic fines https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/are-dashcams-legal-in-the-uae-how-to-dispute-traffic-fines-1.500080586 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-02/2rujer1k/shutterstock2444123423.jpg Dashcams can be a useful tool for motorists in the UAE, particularly when disputing traffic fines. However, drivers must exercise caution when using and sharing recordings to avoid violating privacy laws. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T12:40:13.590+04:00 Can you use dashcam footage to dispute a UAE traffic fine? What drivers need to know Living-Transport, UAE traffic fines https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/salman-khan-defends-varun-dhawan-and-sohail-over-looks-trolling-that-is-wrong-1.500681220 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/azdycdkr/varun-salman-1503378308.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-20T12:38:31.050+04:00 Salman Khan defends Varun Dhawan and Sohail over looks trolling: 'That is wrong' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/mohamed-salah-makes-most-of-attacking-freedom-to-score-hat-trick-1.500681229 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/01/27/220127-Salah_17e984fb424_large.jpg Mohamed Salah Gulf News en 2026-09-20T12:35:43.193+04:00 Mohamed Salah makes most of attacking freedom to score hat-trick Football https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/tajikistans-new-chapter-in-ibn-sinas-medical-legacy-1.500681225 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/zvvtt0rj/Ibn-Sina.png Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon has launched Abu Ali ibn Sina (Avicenna) International Prize in Medicine. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/wxkpsw5d/Picture2.jpg Ashrafjon Gulov Gulf News en 2026-09-20T12:33:44.843+04:00 Tajikistan’s new chapter in Ibn Sina’s medical legacy Op-Eds, Health, PREMIUM-OPINION https://gulfnews.com/uae/abdulrahman-al-saleh-named-acting-head-of-dubai-rulers-court-1.500681223 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/7m9mcrcc/Hamdan Sheikh Hamdan also thanked Mohammed Al Shaibani for his efforts during his time in the position and across the other roles he has held. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T12:29:14.559+04:00 Abdulrahman Al Saleh named acting head of Dubai Ruler’s Court UAE, Dubai, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-overhauls-army-law-toughens-disciplinary-and-recruitment-rules-1.500681213 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/lgb9x2cd/KUWAIT Under the amended Article 23, the maximum liberty-restricting disciplinary penalty has been increased to 90 days from 60. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T12:27:48.037+04:00 Kuwait overhauls army law, toughens disciplinary and recruitment rules Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/content-creator-jailed-for-promoting-multiple-husbands-and-wives-1.500681196 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/7q3zdh3c/Egypt Egyptian authorities said the content violated public morals and established social values. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T12:15:25.066+04:00 Content creator jailed for promoting multiple husbands and wives Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-opens-registration-for-2027-hajj-season-1.500681193 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/cip1s39u/Oman Registration is open to both Omani citizens and eligible residents seeking to perform the pilgrimage. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T12:10:14.933+04:00 Oman opens registration for 2027 Hajj season Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/mrbeast-and-global-creators-help-transform-village-in-ghana-1.500681200 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/9mjzxu11/A.jpg The campaign tackled education, healthcare, clean water and child labour in a community of 1,062 people. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/kssesyu1/B.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/e8xoizlf/C.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-20T11:57:50.810+04:00 MrBeast and global creators help transform village in Ghana people https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-nurses-bid-tearful-farewell-to-indian-expat-nurse-in-dubai-after-silent-cancer-battle-1.500681186 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/80u8a4iu/IMG0365.jpg Soumya Augustine https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/l4zto2oq/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-20-at-11.40.08-AM.jpeg Soumya Augustine was given an emotional farewell at the embalming centre on Saturday Gulf News en 2026-09-20T11:54:15.204+04:00 UAE nurses bid tearful farewell to Indian expat nurse in Dubai after silent cancer battle UAE, people, Health, India, UAE, kerala, Indian expats, india, Health https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/pnp-backs-school-safety-task-force-with-deped-dilg-after-south-cotabato-school-shooting-1.500681181 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/uck5rly1/81478622715633518249177362082089328012592626n.jpg Angara visited Banga National High School on Saturday after the shooiting incident. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T11:45:15.732+04:00 PNP backs school safety task force with DepED, DILG after South Cotabato school shooting Philippines https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-bars-celebrities-from-promoting-hajj-campaigns-on-social-media-1.500681188 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/pw3tkl0g/Kuwait Journalists taking part in the pilgrimage season in a professional capacity must do so as members of the accredited media team accompanying Kuwait’s official Hajj mission. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T11:34:01.733+04:00 Kuwait bars celebrities from promoting Hajj campaigns on social media Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-weather-heavy-downpours-and-hail-forecast-until-friday-1.500681176 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/0pzo5emq/KSA The strongest conditions are forecast across parts of Jazan, Asir and Al Baha, where moderate to heavy rain could develop at different points during the week. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T11:33:16.842+04:00 Saudi weather: Heavy downpours and hail forecast until Friday Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/sport/indian-mma-fighter-varun-sanyal-ruled-out-of-asian-games-2026-after-passing-out-in-sauna-1.500681179 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-14/9zdg5jyl/202609143941633.jpeg Inspired by Rocky and WWE, Varun Sanyal ready to make MMA mark at Asian Games debut Gulf News en 2026-09-20T11:28:32.161+04:00 Indian MMA fighter Varun Sanyal ruled out of Asian Games 2026 after passing out in sauna Varun Sanyal, Asian Games 2026, Indian MMA, weight cutting, sauna incident, dehydration, Nagoya Games, Aichi Nagoya, MMA weight cut, medical unfit, 77kg division, Mukhammad Nabiev, Sanjiv Sanyal, logistical chaos, combat sports https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/us-fears-rapid-escalation-in-mideast-after-houthis-attack-riyadh-1.500681163 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/mqot0hah/trump.jpg US President Donald Trump steps off from Marine One upon his arrival at the Ellipse just outside of the White House, in Washington. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T11:13:01.696+04:00 US fears rapid escalation in Mideast after Houthis attack Riyadh Saudi, Yemen, Americas, Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/shafali-verma-scores-49-ball-100-at-asian-games-1.500681164 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-02/84s9tr8l/newsml_afp_com_20251102T124745Z_doc_82rd2kn.jpeg India's Shafali Verma Gulf News en 2026-09-20T10:55:14.258+04:00 Shafali Verma scores 49-ball 100 at Asian Games Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/how-has-rta-cut-oud-maitha-travel-time-to-five-minutes-1.500681155 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/jfjz0kwr/gulfnews2026-09-209r3xqyaqbridges.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/f6n046yr/bridge-two.jpg The development includes upgrades to four major intersections, four bridges and two tunnels with a combined length of 4.3 kilometres https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/ocdd85ra/Infographic.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/s24u2ukp/Oud-metha-map.png Gulf News en 2026-09-20T10:53:29.535+04:00 How RTA cut Oud Maitha travel time from 20 to five minutes Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/ten-lions-found-dead-in-suspected-poisoning-at-tanzania-reserve-1.500681148 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/10/16/lion_19296d0ff37_large.jpg Illustrative image. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T10:50:44.575+04:00 Ten lions found dead in suspected poisoning at Tanzania reserve Africa https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ed-sheeran-cries-onstage-and-introduces-his-new-backing-band-who-are-the-musicians-1.500681149 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/9xm7uok9/images-47.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-09-20T10:43:00.742+04:00 Ed Sheeran cries onstage and introduces his new backing band: Who are the musicians? Entertainment, Music https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/salman-khan-finally-explains-his-bald-look-a-friend-of-mine-passed-away-1.500681135 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/q9t3x0sa/SalmanKhanbald1789879739005g3Dr1789879745301GDED52895a5e-6665-4eb4-b05f-450393144d85fD7d.jpg.avif Gulf News en 2026-09-20T10:09:50.496+04:00 Salman Khan finally explains his bald look: "A friend of mine passed away" Entertainment, Salman Khan https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-deports-more-than-12600-residency-and-labour-law-violators-in-a-week-1.500681122 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/rdksftkh/KSA Authorities also arrested 1,450 people attempting to enter Saudi Arabia illegally. Of those, 56% were Ethiopian nationals, 43% were Yemenis and 1% were of other nationalities. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T10:05:56.347+04:00 Saudi Arabia deports more than 12,600 residency and labour law violators in a week Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/BestBuys-lifestyle/what-long-screen-days-actually-do-to-your-eyes-1.500679311 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/09ahfcsd/renphomassageeye1-1.png Long hours in front of screens can leave eyes feeling tired and dry, making regular breaks and simple eye-care habits an important part of the day. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T10:00:00.000+04:00 What long screen days actually do to your eyes BestBuys-Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/abu-dhabi-hosts-800-global-experts-at-trust-fertility-and-gynecology-conference-2026-1.500681117 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/cwiyribk/IMG7154.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/70bcepcr/IMG7156.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-09-20T09:39:20.065+04:00 Abu Dhabi hosts 800 global experts at Trust Fertility and Gynecology Conference 2026 Health, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/deepikas-old-wish-for-a-big-family-three-little-kids-scuttling-about-1.500681110 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-21/th1j4zys/deepika.PNG Deepika Padukone twins with Daughter Dua in first ever Instagram reveal https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/wb68dpl8/ANI_20260919165041.jpg Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh with their daughter Dua Gulf News en 2026-09-20T09:30:22.205+04:00 Deepika's old wish for a big family: "Three little kids scuttling about" Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/the-school-bag-evolution-what-uae-students-carry-now-1.500678167 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/lvmxsomp/shutterstock2773753843For-Editorial-use-only.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-20T09:30:00.000+04:00 The school bag evolution: what UAE students carry now Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/uae-launches-school-support-campaign-for-gaza-pupils-as-new-term-begins-1.500681112 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/m5e6or8z/Gaza Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 shared footage on X showing celebrations marking the beginning of the school year as well as the distribution of bags and school supplies to pupils. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T09:29:14.119+04:00 UAE launches school support campaign for Gaza pupils as new term begins Mena, Gaza https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/naia-probe-prompts-fast-body-camera-rollout-for-bureau-of-immigration-officers-1.500681097 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/ias909fu/4119021.webp The cameras are meant to document officers' transactions and strengthen accountability, transparency and monitoring. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T09:11:04.077+04:00 NAIA probe prompts fast body camera rollout for Bureau of Immigration officers Philippines https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippine-tribe-in-limbo-over-us-led-tech-hub-1.500681039 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/2iq7hcnp/29.jpg Petronila Munoz, a Filipino chieftain, pointing at the proposed land where the Pax Silica Hub might be built in Capas, Tarlac province. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/a20lrdis/30.jpg People march as they protest against Pax Silica, a US-led initiative, in Manila on August 13, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/wa5dnwpg/31.jpg Construction of a road where Pax Silica Hub might be built in Capas, Tarlac province. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T08:33:18.531+04:00 Philippine tribe in limbo over US-led tech hub Philippines, Technology https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-led-coalition-says-houthis-fired-ballistic-missile-at-riyadh-1.500680221 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/sqgxl553/smoke.jpg This frame grab taken from AFPTV video footage on September 19, 2026 shows a tank leaking at the scene of a fire at the Aramco fuel depot near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T08:05:46.566+04:00 Saudi-led coalition says Houthis fired ballistic missile at Riyadh Saudi, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/8-year-old-among-two-electrocuted-to-death-near-ganpati-pandal-in-mumbais-lalbaug-1.500681049 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/4qp40jrl/20250903202f_U8KXe4m.jpg 8-year-old among two electrocuted to death near Ganpati Pandal in Mumbai Gulf News en 2026-09-20T08:02:36.433+04:00 8-year-old among two electrocuted to death near Ganpati Pandal in Mumbai's Lalbaug India https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/marjan-sees-rak-tourism-recovery-by-2027-as-new-projects-like-wynn-jebel-jais-take-shape-1.500679811 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/zk05xw2k/Wynn-Al-Marjan-Island-Aerial-View-with-Marina.jpeg Wynn Al Marjan Island's beachfront takes shape on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah as construction continues on the $5.7 billion resort. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/vgyme49r/WhatsApp_Image_2026_09_17_at_5_02_07_PM.jpeg “Pretty much back to pre numbers in 2027.” That’s Marjan Hospitality CEO Alison Grinnell’s outlook for Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism recovery — but she says the next three to four months will be key as international travellers gradually return. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T08:00:00.000+04:00 Marjan sees RAK tourism recovery by 2027 as new projects like Wynn, Jebel Jais take shape Tourism, Property, Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah tourism, Ras Al Khaimah property https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/lost-cartoons-galtar-and-the-golden-lance-the-he-man-knockoff-that-stole-an-eight-year-olds-heart-anyway-1.500681042 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/fzqzr9vw/galtar3.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-09-20T08:00:00.000+04:00 Lost Cartoons | Galtar and the Golden Lance: The He-Man knockoff that stole an eight-year-old's heart anyway Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/technology/ai-warning-shots-focus-beijing-on-national-security-risks-1.500681053 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/s06a2zri/gulfnewsimport2014912116a08211ba1.1384413266916272216a08211ba1large.avif Gulf News en 2026-09-20T07:57:00.062+04:00 AI 'warning shots' focus Beijing on national security risks Technology, China https://gulfnews.com/world/oceania/90-year-old-woman-stabbed-to-death-near-sydneys-bondi-beach-1.500681014 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/04/22/Bondi-Beach_171a0da7d5a_large.jpg Police say the 47-year-old suspect was known to the victim and has been refused bail. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T07:54:35.964+04:00 90-year-old woman stabbed to death near Sydney’s Bondi Beach Oceania, Australia https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/six-french-nationals-to-face-trial-in-iraq-over-alleged-is-links-1.500681023 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/mo0lzzfe/Stock_court_justice_judge_1783bb92c82_original_ratio.jpg Baghdad takes on prosecutions of thousands of suspected Islamic State members transferred from Syria. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T07:42:01.663+04:00 Six French nationals to face trial in Iraq over alleged IS links Europe, Mena, France https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bts-vs-sign-language-moment-cortis-wins-big-and-k-dramas-battle-for-ratings-this-week-in-k-entertainment-1.500681067 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/c4odlonf/newsml_afp_com_20260918T000000Z_PH_GTY_2296006897.jpeg V at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 18, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T07:41:20.808+04:00 BTS V’s sign language moment, CORTIS wins big and K-dramas battle for ratings: This week in K-entertainment Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/in-tenzing-a-sherpa-mountaineer-gets-his-due-1.500681030 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/57erue6g/226TIFF-TenzingPremiere15888-61b59-Read-Only.jpg Jennifer Peedom arrives on the red carpet to promote the film "Tenzing" at the Toronto International Film Festival, in Toronto, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T07:32:38.909+04:00 In 'Tenzing', a Sherpa mountaineer gets his due Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/music/ed-sheeran-calls-gaza-situation-catastrophic-and-unjustifiable-1.500681057 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/4ijgi7pa/newsml_afp_com_20260920T011800Z_doc_c8te36j.jpeg Fans arrive for English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 19, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T07:12:47.036+04:00 Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation ‘catastrophic and unjustifiable’ Music, Americas, Music https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/chinese-robots-dance-their-way-to-americas-got-talent-finale-1.500680987 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/v9yo2p64/newsml_afp_com_20260919T062042Z_doc_c8qf49e.jpeg Chinese street dancer Wu Yufei performs alongside Unitree Robotics humanoid robots during a demonstration in Pasadena, California, on September 17, 2026, ahead of their performance in the Season 21 finals of "America's Got Talent" on September 22. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/j4wzdz5g/newsml_afp_com_20260919T062041Z_doc_c8qf966.jpeg Chinese street dancer Wu Yufei and a Unitree Robotics humanoid robot mimic Tai Chi-like poses during a demonstration in Pasadena, California, on September 17, 2026, ahead of their performance in the Season 21 finals of "America's Got Talent" on September 22. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/a64k5viw/newsml_afp_com_20260919T062041Z_doc_c8qg2g3.jpeg Chinese street dancer Wu Yufei poses between Unitree Robotics humanoid robots during a demonstration in Pasadena, California, on September 17, 2026, ahead of their performance in the Season 21 finals of "America's Got Talent" on September 22. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/0270nq5g/newsml_afp_com_20260919T062041Z_doc_c8qf963.jpeg Chinese street dancer Wu Yufei observes the movements of Unitree Robotics humanoid robots during a demonstration in Pasadena, California, on September 17, 2026, ahead of their performance in the Season 21 finals of "America's Got Talent" on September 22. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/b43lcnx0/newsml_afp_com_20260919T062041Z_doc_c8qg3ke.jpeg Unitree Robotics marketing manager Xie Shiyu (R) holds a control unit while walking beside humanoid robots in Pasadena, California, on September 17, 2026, ahead of a performance by Unitree Robotics engineer Wu Yufei and eight humanoid robots in the Season 21 finals of "America's Got Talent" on September 22. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/l4xyqngb/newsml_afp_com_20260919T062041Z_doc_c8qg29e.jpeg Chinese street dancer Wu Yufei performs alongside Unitree Robotics humanoid robots during a demonstration in Pasadena, California, on September 17, 2026, ahead of their performance in the Season 21 finals of "America's Got Talent" on September 22. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/wn37p9ku/newsml_afp_com_20260919T062041Z_doc_c8qg3zq.jpeg A Unitree Robotics label is placed on a humanoid robot in Pasadena, California, on September 17, 2026, ahead of a performance by Unitree dancer Wu Yufei and eight humanoid robots in the Season 21 finals of "America's Got Talent" on September 22. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T07:00:00.000+04:00 Chinese robots dance their way to America's Got Talent finale Entertainment, World https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/island-hotspots-maldives-seychelles-sri-lanka-feel-the-middle-east-travel-shock-amid-airspace-closures-cancellations-1.500679840 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/f90r2egy/Maldives_kids_178efc8deb8_original_ratio.jpg Rustic chalets raised over glittering turquoise waters are par for the course in The Maldives. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-15/jji1a3bo/Sri-Lanka-pavilion.jpeg Sri Lanka pavilion at Arabian Travel Market 2026 Gulf News en 2026-09-20T07:00:00.000+04:00 Island hotspots Maldives, Seychelles, Sri Lanka feel the Middle East travel shock amid airspace closures, cancellations Tourism, Travel, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi tourism https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-loses-his-cool-on-bigg-boss-20-what-did-he-do-1.500680983 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/cz2ybqsu/LEAD.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-20T06:55:00.000+04:00 Salman Khan loses his cool on Bigg Boss 20: What did he do? BollyWood, Entertainment, viral https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-signs-russia-iran-sanctions-law-saudi-arabia-on-alert-amid-houthi-threat-1.500680223 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/k1e5wkpp/newsml_afp_com_20260918T200801Z_doc_c8qm8wp.jpeg US President Donald Trump speaks about healthcare in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on September 18, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/a4gszv7d/HSlDnbhXYAApOZ_.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-20T06:50:31.041+04:00 Trump signs Russia-Iran sanctions law; Saudi Arabia on alert amid Houthi threat Mena, Saudi, Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia, Russia, US-Israel-Iran war, houthis https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-temperatures-to-hit-47c-as-fog-risk-lingers-into-next-week-1.500680950 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/wvixzvhx/weather The weather will be generally fair, becoming partly cloudy at times over eastern areas. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T06:14:14.457+04:00 UAE weather: Temperatures to hit 47°C as fog risk lingers into next week Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/pakistan-coach-misses-training-camp-after-applying-for-wrong-visa-1.500680960 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-22/txljd1w0/Nolberto-Solano.jpg Nolberto Solano has been unable to join Pakistan’s camp in Islamabad after applying for the wrong category of Pakistani visa. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-22/txljd1w0/Nolberto-Solano.jpg Nolberto Solano has been unable to join Pakistan’s camp in Islamabad after applying for the wrong category of Pakistani visa. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T06:00:00.000+04:00 Pakistan coach misses training camp after applying for wrong visa Football, football https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-sends-us-7-conditions-for-talks-awaits-trump-response-1.500680991 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/m62niavm/ANI_20260828002911.jpg Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T05:51:00.000+04:00 Iran sends US 7 conditions for talks, awaits Trump response Mena, Americas, Gulf, Donald Trump, americas, Gulf, us-iran https://gulfnews.com/sport/chosen-as-indias-asian-games-flagbearer-misses-ceremony-as-kit-was-still-in-india-1.500680976 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/e6ydrp7v/newsml_afp_com_20260730T183803Z_doc_c3lx3kz.jpeg India's Tajinderpal Singh Toor competes in the men's shot put final during the athletics event at the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, on day seven of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on July 30, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/e6ydrp7v/newsml_afp_com_20260730T183803Z_doc_c3lx3kz.jpeg India's Tajinderpal Singh Toor competes in the men's shot put final during the athletics event at the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, on day seven of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on July 30, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T05:30:00.000+04:00 Chosen as India’s Asian Games flagbearer, misses ceremony as kit was still in India Sport https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/why-do-we-put-our-working-lives-on-display-1.500679834 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/f43usmdi/online.jpg The desire to be seen is not new; visibility has long been an aspirational norm of modern life. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T05:07:00.000+04:00 Why do we put our working lives on display? Op-Eds, Lifestyle, social media, Viral Video https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/yemen/houthis-target-riyadh-for-first-time-in-latest-escalation-why-attacks-are-raising-alarm-as-us-stays-out-1.500680986 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/9do9uluv/saudiw.gif Smoke rises near Riyadh airport on September 19 after Yemen’s Houthis announced strikes on targets in the Saudi capital and coastal oil facilities. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/d5ixwsjp/newsml_afp_com_20260919T175648Z_doc_c8rz2nx.jpeg This video grab taken from UGC images posted on social media on September 19, 2026, shows smoke rising near Riyadh airport. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T05:01:00.000+04:00 Houthis target Riyadh for first time in latest escalation: Why attacks are raising alarm as US stays out Yemen, Saudi, Americas, Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/watch-andros-townsend-run-over-by-pitch-roller-in-freak-accident-1.500681008 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/07/20/Andros-Townsend_17ac4db67ce_large.jpg Andros Townsend Gulf News en 2026-09-20T04:12:25.215+04:00 Watch: Andros Townsend run over by pitch roller in freak accident Football, football https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ajit-agarkar-not-seeking-extension-as-chief-selector-1.500681005 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/oq43lw0t/20260606148F.jpg Ajit Agarkar Gulf News en 2026-09-20T04:03:06.878+04:00 Ajit Agarkar not seeking extension as chief selector Cricket, cricket, india https://gulfnews.com/opinion/philippines-from-15-year-phone-waits-to-a-telecom-revolution-how-the-back-of-pldts-monopoly-was-broken-1.500677162 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-20/pq4635zd/Philippine_cable_landing_18ef6ddd6f3_original_ratio.jpg Fiber-optic cable landing in the Philippines. It forms part of the multi-billion National Fiber Backbone Project that aims to bring high-speed internet to the country of 119 million people. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-16/4eo84tya/J.-Antonio-carpio2018.jpg Antonio Tirol Carpio is a former associate justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. He served from 2001 until his retirement in 2019. He served as associate justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines for a period of eighteen year. He also served as chief justice in an acting capacity several times during his tenure as Senior Associate Justice. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T02:24:00.000+04:00 Philippines: From 15-year phone waits to a telecom 'revolution' — how the back of PLDT’s monopoly was broken Opinion, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/sport/nfl-announces-punishment-for-texans-dt-mario-edwards-after-foul-on-bills-josh-allen-1.500680963 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/kbw3u5rt/newsml_afp_com_20260917T000000Z_PH_GTY_2295835308.jpeg Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills looks on against the Detroit Lions during the third quarter of the game at Highmark Stadium on September 17, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T00:35:26.037+04:00 NFL announces punishment for Texans DT Mario Edwards after foul on Bills' Josh Allen Mario Edwards, Josh Allen, NFL fine, Texans DT, Bills Texans, roughing passer, NFL discipline, Highmark Stadium, Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans, NFL Week1, quarterback hit, player fines, Detroit Lions, Cincinnati Bengals https://gulfnews.com/uae/watch-dubai-mall-shoppers-surprised-by-mohammed-bin-rashid-visit-1.500680956 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/pis57dpb/MBR The appearance follows a number of similar public visits by Sheikh Mohammed to shopping centres and other destinations in Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T23:44:34.882+04:00 Watch: Dubai Mall shoppers surprised by Mohammed bin Rashid visit UAE, Dubai, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/dh30m-uae-lottery-one-lucky-winner-of-dh100000-did-you-win-tonight-1.500680754 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/n1392su1/Screenshot-2026-09-19-at-9.34.13-PM.png UAE Lottery show host Diala Makki during Lucky Day Draw No. 260919 Gulf News en 2026-09-19T21:59:27.261+04:00 Dh30m UAE Lottery: One lucky winner of Dh100,000 - did you win tonight? UAE, The UAE Lottery https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/pune-womans-missing-husband-found-to-be-on-holiday-with-other-woman-after-filing-police-report-1.500680910 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/uzf89dy6/Phone Gulf News en 2026-09-19T21:51:31.000+04:00 Pune woman’s ‘missing’ husband found to be on holiday with other woman after filing police report India, Offbeat https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/anthropic-on-track-to-top-100-billion-revenue-pace-ahead-of-potential-ipo-1.500680887 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/ubxsh42o/Anthropic Anthropic’s growth has accelerated dramatically over the past year. Its annualised revenue run rate stood at about $9 billion at the end of 2025. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T21:19:24.841+04:00 Anthropic on track to top $100 billion revenue pace ahead of potential IPO Americas, Technology https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/sam-raimi-josh-cooley-team-up-for-live-action-99-nights-in-the-forest-roblox-movie-1.500680871 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/pb4cakqg/The-Evil-Dead A still from The Evil Dead Gulf News en 2026-09-19T20:45:46.071+04:00 Sam Raimi, Josh Cooley team up for live-action ‘99 Nights in the Forest’ Roblox movie Entertainment, HollyWood https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ai-actress-suddenly-starts-speaking-chinese-during-tv-interview-1.500680862 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-01/np0b6soj/Tilly-Norwood Norwood apologised, describing what happened as a "little hiccup" and saying her "wires" sometimes get crossed. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T20:42:22.722+04:00 AI 'actress' suddenly starts speaking Chinese during TV interview Entertainment, Technology https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/BestBuys-lifestyle/best-hiking-boots-on-amazonae-2026-5-pairs-for-cooler-uae-trails-1.500678798 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/x9wt5vpe/hikingboots1-1.png The right hiking boots can make cooler-season UAE trails more comfortable, offering the grip, support and durability needed for uneven terrain. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T20:00:00.000+04:00 Best hiking boots on Amazon.ae 2026: 5 pairs for cooler UAE trails BestBuys-Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/woman-jailed-for-nearly-6-months-after-facial-recognition-lead-seeks-10-million-1.500680838 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/p8jfh2u3/Facial_recognition_generic_resources1_16a0853c253_original_ratio.jpg Charges were dropped after evidence supported her claim she was in another state. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T19:58:28.554+04:00 Woman jailed for nearly 6 months after facial-recognition lead seeks $10 million Americas, Offbeat https://gulfnews.com/uae/watch-sharjah-police-urge-drivers-to-keep-safe-distance-to-avoid-traffic-accidents-1.500680770 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/1s361j3k/sharjahcombo4x3.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-19T19:29:42.591+04:00 Watch: Sharjah Police urge drivers to keep safe distance to avoid traffic accidents UAE, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah/sharjah-safari-to-reopen-on-september-21-for-fifth-season-1.500680810 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/prwcsn5s/SHJ_TEA_2_1645109936560_17f083181cd_original_ratio.jpg Sharjah Safari Park: More than 50,000 animals call this space home. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T19:22:24.843+04:00 Sharjah Safari to reopen on September 21 for fifth season Sharjah, Events, Things To Do https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/young-emiratis-turn-india-trips-into-25-ideas-to-strengthen-uae-india-ties-1.500680776 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/l5l07y9s/IMG7598.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-09-19T19:03:36.195+04:00 Young Emiratis turn India trips into 25 ideas to strengthen UAE-India ties Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/dubai-police-warn-of-accident-on-this-key-road-1.500680779 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/usmhsdnh/202609173944984.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-19T18:48:27.200+04:00 Dubai Police warn of accident on this key road Dubai, Transport https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/woman-found-fatally-beaten-on-outskirts-of-karnataka-field-with-crying-and-clinging-toddler-1.500680759 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/q3clzrby/newsml_afp_com_20260730T160350Z_doc_c3l98nq.jpeg photo for illustrative purposes only Gulf News en 2026-09-19T18:37:15.059+04:00 Woman found fatally beaten on outskirts of Karnataka field with crying and clinging toddler India https://gulfnews.com/uae/us-iran-war-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-this-evening-september-19-1.500680721 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/7isn4usf/gulfnews2026-09-06sn109thf33.avif USS Abraham Lincoln Gulf News en 2026-09-19T18:09:53.186+04:00 US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know this evening, September 19 UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood-power-couple-deepika-padukone-and-ranveer-singh-welcome-baby-girl-two-1.500680708 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/z8etd052/ANI_20260908213009.jpg Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Dua Gulf News en 2026-09-19T17:37:11.422+04:00 Bollywood power couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcome baby girl two Entertainment, BollyWood https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/japans-ex-pm-still-hands-out-flyers-after-40-years-and-commuters-barely-notice-1.500680697 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/0wy649nt/PIC-111.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-01/y3mytkvc/newsml_afp_com_20260201T082450Z_doc_94px3ke.jpeg Yoshihiko Noda, co-leader of the Centrist Reform Alliance, delivers a speech during the House of Representatives election campaign in Tokyo on February 1, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T17:31:11.738+04:00 Japan’s ex-PM still hands out flyers after 40 years — and commuters barely notice Asia, viral https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/abu-dhabi-launches-academy-to-train-thousands-of-tourism-frontliners-1.500680693 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/xhcbjm4s/ad The VX Academy is the first major implementation of DCT Abu Dhabi’s wider Visitor Experience programme, following the launch of Visitor Experience Guidelines earlier this year. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T17:25:19.515+04:00 Abu Dhabi launches academy to train thousands of tourism frontliners Tourism, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi tourism https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/vijay-sethupathi-confirms-maharaja-2-and-offers-to-act-for-free-in-hollywood-remake-1.500680681 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/s8bfldr3/ssss.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/h8tur128/Maharaja_18a84241156_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-19T17:12:45.919+04:00 Vijay Sethupathi confirms ‘Maharaja 2’ and offers to act for free in Hollywood remake South-Indian https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/a-millisecond-software-glitch-led-to-more-than-2000-cancelled-uk-flights-1.500680685 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-08/irg7g35p/newsml_afp_com_20260908T190539Z_doc_c7py3pp.jpeg Delayed passengers wait and queue with their luggage at Terminal 3 of London Heathrow airport, west of London on September 8, 2026, following major disruption due an issue affecting the NATS air traffic control systems. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T17:11:02.118+04:00 A millisecond software glitch led to more than 2,000 cancelled UK flights Aviation, Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/surgeon-dies-after-cardiac-arrest-and-collapse-during-operation-1.500680647 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/xcjkqpve/Egypt Gulf News en 2026-09-19T16:36:42.123+04:00 Surgeon dies after cardiac arrest and collapse during operation Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/hamdan-bin-mohammed-orders-the-expansion-of-flame-tree-planting-across-city-1.500526782 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/h7farnk6/Flames-tree During a meeting with a team from Dubai Municipality and Dubai Future Foundation, Sheikh Hamdan directed the expansion of flame tree planting across streets, residential areas, recreational spaces and public parks. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T16:27:43.989+04:00 Hamdan bin Mohammed orders the expansion of flame tree planting across city Environment https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/inter-milan-and-italy-icon-mazzola-dies-aged-83-1.500680596 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/ajc0xw0p/newsml_afp_com_20260919T113733Z_doc_c8rf7kg.jpeg This photograph taken on May 8, 1970 in Italy, shows Italian forward and midfielder Sandro Mazzola who played for the Italian national soccer team during the 1970 World Soccer Cup. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T16:22:39.218+04:00 Inter Milan and Italy icon Mazzola dies aged 83 Football https://gulfnews.com/uae/mohammed-bin-rashid-addresses-dubai-youth-with-story-of-the-years-of-the-card-1.500680627 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/nv4bi0zg/MBR Sheikh Mohammed said poverty, hunger and disease spread through Dubai during those years as families lost their sources of income and struggled to secure basic food. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T16:20:47.241+04:00 Mohammed bin Rashid addresses Dubai youth with story of the ‘Years of the Card’ UAE, Dubai, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubais-atlantis-the-royal-ranks-4th-in-50-best-hotels-2026-wins-two-top-awards-1.500680554 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/ez13tdrt/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-19-at-4.14.41-PM.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-09-19T16:19:15.345+04:00 Dubai's Atlantis The Royal ranks 4th in 50 Best Hotels 2026, wins two top awards UAE, Dubai, Tourism https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/abu-dhabi-completes-60-projects-worth-dh12-billion-launches-next-phase-1.500680603 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-23/7mfmiy6b/Abudhabiskyline-2026 More than 60 projects worth Dh12 billion completed as emirate launches next livability phase. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T16:09:05.190+04:00 Abu Dhabi completes 60 projects worth Dh12 billion, launches next phase Government, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/home-and-kitchen/how-a-self-cleaning-uv-water-bottle-actually-works-1.500678301 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/75m65b9r/selfcleaningbottle-1.png UV-C bottle technology adds an extra layer of water care by using light to help reduce certain microorganisms between regular washes. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T16:00:00.000+04:00 How a self-cleaning UV water bottle actually works BestBuys-Home-and-Kitchen https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/major-problems-at-riyadh-airport-with-flights-cancelled-delayed-flightradar24-1.500680571 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-01/4fc8vwa9/newsml_afp_com_20260301T180118Z_doc_99gq8zq.jpeg King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh Gulf News en 2026-09-19T15:56:21.753+04:00 'Major problems' at Riyadh airport, with flights cancelled, delayed: Flightradar24 Saudi, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/uae/sheikh-hamdan-announces-second-rashid-village-in-zanzibar-1.500680581 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/j55bj22d/Hamdan The Zanzibar village will provide education and training opportunities designed to help beneficiaries build more secure futures and support a dignified life. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T15:43:57.134+04:00 Sheikh Hamdan announces second Rashid Village in Zanzibar UAE, Dubai, UAE https://gulfnews.com/technology/japan-trials-robot-bins-to-ease-cleaners-workload-1.500680573 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/oa1k5n9u/newsml_afp_com_20260918T091004Z_doc_c8nd3yh.jpeg Mobile robotic trash bins are pictured during testing at the Shinjuku Station transport complex in Tokyo https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/w75ec22k/newsml_afp_com_20260918T091003Z_doc_c8nd3yg.jpeg Mobile robotic trash bins are pictured during testing at the Shinjuku Station transport complex in Tokyo https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/xjaat92q/newsml_afp_com_20260918T091003Z_doc_c8nd3yk.jpeg Mobile robotic trash bins are pictured during testing at the Shinjuku Station transport complex in Tokyo https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/jt0smywu/newsml_afp_com_20260918T091004Z_doc_c8nd3ye.jpeg A commuter puts waste into a mobile robotic trash bin being tested at the Shinjuku Station transport complex in Tokyo https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/etkychkg/newsml_afp_com_20260918T091003Z_doc_c8nd3yf.jpeg People walk around a mobile robotic trash bin being tested at the Shinjuku Station transport complex in Tokyo Gulf News en 2026-09-19T15:39:49.155+04:00 Japan trials robot bins to ease cleaners’ workload Technology, World, technology, Japan https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/indonesia-accepts-malaysias-help-to-tackle-wildfires-1.500680478 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/brhf94ui/newsml_afp_com_20260919T084255Z_doc_c8r86fk.jpeg A helicopter drops water on burning forests and land in the Tegal Arum and Guntung Damar areas, Banjarbaru, in Indonesia’s South Kalimantan province on September 19, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T14:47:51.450+04:00 Indonesia accepts Malaysia's help to tackle wildfires Asia https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/drone-incidents-near-uk-military-sites-rise-sharply-media-1.500680459 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/1rfsnx74/newsml_afp_com_20260827T082054Z_doc_c6lg4g3.jpeg Britain's Armed Forces Minister Louise Sandher-Jones watches a trench assault capability demonstration, during a visit to UK Forward Land Forces, deployed as part of Operation Cabrit, at Tapa Camp near Tapa, Estonia on August 26, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T14:43:13.240+04:00 Drone incidents near UK military sites rise sharply: Media Europe, UK https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-approves-potential-27b-air-defence-sale-to-ukraine-1.500680483 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/0ykrvp7p/newsml_afp_com_20260919T090430Z_doc_c8ra79e.jpeg This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian State Emergency Service on September 19, 2026 shows rescuers pushing out a fire in a warehouse damaged following an air strike in Brovary, Kyiv region, amid the Russian attack of Ukraine. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T14:37:28.694+04:00 US approves potential $2.7b air defence sale to Ukraine Americas, Europe, Ukraine, Russia https://gulfnews.com/sport/asian-games-kick-off-in-nagoya-uae-takes-centre-stage-at-grand-opening-ceremony-1.500680522 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/29f0bvd7/228048-01-02-Read-Only.jpg Members of United Arab Emirates' delegation wave their country's national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/jkk9k308/newsml_afp_com_20260919T102334Z_doc_c8rb8ch.jpeg National flags are held up during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/le6ukuwt/newsml_afp_com_20260919T101752Z_doc_c8rb8bl.jpeg Members of Japan's delegation wave their country's national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/b6ol3yye/newsml_afp_com_20260919T100549Z_doc_c8rb48r.jpeg Members of Palestine's delegation wave their national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/gc1quiqe/newsml_afp_com_20260919T095736Z_doc_c8rb8aj.jpeg Members of East Timor's delegation wave their country's national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/0rzgalzq/newsml_afp_com_20260919T094026Z_doc_c8rb46h.jpeg Members of India's delegation wave their country's national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/ugnpxslv/newsml_afp_com_20260919T100549Z_doc_c8rb48u.jpeg Members of Pakistan's delegation wave their country's national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/gc7qmt0f/newsml_afp_com_20260919T092913Z_doc_c8ra8nf.jpeg Members of China's delegation wave their country's national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/liwh5h27/newsml_afp_com_20260919T092913Z_doc_c8ra8mw.jpeg Members of Brunei's delegation wave their country's national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/v6zyw3z1/newsml_afp_com_20260919T092913Z_doc_c8ra8mg.jpeg Members of Bangladesh's delegation wave their country's national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/i3qlzf8e/newsml_afp_com_20260919T102302Z_doc_c8rb8bu.jpeg Japan's Emperor Naruhito (centre L), Empress Masako (centre R), Japan's Crown Prince Akishino (6th R), Crown Princess Kiko (5th R) and International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry (6th L) clap during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/nl4yqp09/newsml_afp_com_20260919T102302Z_doc_c8rb8ce.jpeg Japan's Emperor Naruhito (centre L), Empress Masako (centre R), Japan's Crown Prince Akishino (2nd R), Crown Princess Kiko (R) and International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry (2nd L) clap during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T14:34:23.798+04:00 Asian Games kick off in Nagoya: UAE takes centre stage at grand opening ceremony Sport, Asia, UAE, Dubai, Japan https://gulfnews.com/sport/indians-living-in-japan-on-stand-by-to-house-asian-games-athletes-2-1.500680498 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/ck1tm75j/newsml_afp_com_20260919T014938Z_doc_c8qz66f.jpeg Kawasaki T-4s of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic demonstration team perform a flypast ahead of the opening ceremony for the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T14:02:05.249+04:00 Indians living in Japan on stand-by to house Asian Games athletes Sport, India, india, Japan https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabis-ai-powered-patient-safety-system-now-links-all-hospitals-1.500680435 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/pkv3tocc/5f3c120d-2883-4823-9e94-8059e8595e1e.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-19T13:38:13.391+04:00 Abu Dhabi's AI-powered Patient Safety System now links all hospitals UAE, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-police-warn-against-fake-domestic-worker-recruitment-ads-1.500680463 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/ykdvcr5s/DP Domestic worker recruitment advertisements may offer tempting prices, Dubai Police said, but some are fraudulent and intended to deceive prospective employers. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T13:17:17.826+04:00 Dubai Police warn against fake domestic worker recruitment ads UAE, Dubai, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/philippine-consulate-in-dubai-braces-for-passport-renewal-surge-1.500680455 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-16/w8mxfol9/STOCK-PASSPORT The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs began issuing passports with 10-year validity in 2018. Photo for illustrative purposes only Gulf News en 2026-09-19T13:14:05.740+04:00 Philippine Consulate in Dubai braces for passport renewal surge UAE, UAE, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-police-unveils-2040-vision-for-safer-smarter-roads-1.500680457 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/51bfcrb5/dubai-police.jpg The roadmap will use AI and digital technology to tackle future traffic challenges and improve road safety. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/2xtk106w/latifa_two.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-09-19T13:08:09.234+04:00 Dubai Police unveils 2040 vision for safer, smarter roads Transport, Dubai, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-police-warn-of-fake-global-village-season-31-websites-and-social-media-scams-1.500680423 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/f2w1vb8l/global-village-scam-warning-4x3.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-19T12:26:10.390+04:00 Dubai Police warn of fake Global Village Season 31 websites and social media scams UAE, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/uae/weekend-digest-uaes-new-t-sukuk-passport-rules-visa-free-travel-speed-limit-cut-and-more-1.500680406 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/kygd7hy1/FotoJet.jpg Stay updated with UAE’s weekend digest: new T-Sukuk launch, Indian passport visa-free list, Pakistan ranking drop, E311 speed limit cut and CBSE re-exams. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-22/lzu1fhpw/gulfnews2024-11-164r5i7acz116a0808e9cb783880186722716316a0808e9cboriginalratio.avif The participants also agreed to strengthen coordination among government agencies and service providers to ensure smoother and more efficient passport services for the Pakistani diaspora. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-15/3f2nwlzh/Dr-Afeena-Raheem.jpg Dr Afeena Raheem https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/uj7nulac/Stock_Dirhams_17503894849_original_ratio.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/09/11/Maharaja_18a84241156_large.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/sqrk56hc/MUSAFIR-CAFE-276.jpg Musafir Cafe https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/j12bzcow/Republic_of_India_Passport_174b01e8b33_original_ratio.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/jjgwkuf3/newsml_afp_com_20260917T144946Z_doc_c8ll438.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/12/16/speedometer--odometer--speeding--speed-driving_18c73a4b3a4_large.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/za1znbl8/20260218159f.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/u9pwv9jy/HSbtzJyagAc3FwO.png Gulf News en 2026-09-19T12:15:08.024+04:00 Weekend Digest: UAE’s new T-Sukuk, passport rules, visa-free travel, speed limit cut and more UAE, Dubai, India, Travel, Dubai, transport, Abu Dhabi, travel, Visa https://gulfnews.com/uae/mohammed-bin-rashid-shares-six-decades-of-life-lessons-in-letter-to-ajman-ruler-1.500680404 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/b5l1xp6n/MBR In a response to a letter sent by Sheikh Mohammed to Ajman Ruler, Sheikh Humaid expressed his appreciation for the book and the lessons it shares. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T12:01:25.310+04:00 Mohammed bin Rashid shares six decades of life lessons in letter to Ajman Ruler UAE, Dubai, Ajman, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/25-uae-hotels-in-dubai-abu-dhabi-and-ras-al-khaimah-named-michelin-key-winners-1.500680381 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/yt53h6da/b7c74f8b-eea7-4b06-a67e-858eb1828536.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-19T11:59:20.827+04:00 25 UAE hotels in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah named Michelin Key winners UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-police-complex-attack-kills-31-injures-over-100-as-gunfight-continues-1.500680271 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/3xy3zmx1/newsml_afp_com_20260918T145853Z_doc_c8pu2t3.jpeg Army personnel stand amid the rubble following an explosion inside the police headquarters at Kohat in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on September 18, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T11:38:23.747+04:00 Pakistan police complex attack kills 31, injures over 100 as gunfight continues Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/music/ed-sheeran-returns-to-stage-after-palestinian-controversy-1.500680312 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/tn0u91fz/newsml_afp_com_20251214T000000Z_PH_GTY_2251929698.jpeg Ed Sheeran Gulf News en 2026-09-19T11:26:50.183+04:00 Ed Sheeran returns to stage after Palestinian controversy Music, Americas, Music https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/turkey-revokes-irans-bank-mellat-licence-1.500680311 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/619djqsg/newsml_afp_com_20260907T100412Z_doc_c7jg4a3.jpeg A man uses an automated teller machine (ATM) from Bank Mellat in Tehran on September 7, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T11:14:31.414+04:00 Turkey revokes Iran’s Bank Mellat licence Banking, Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/business/abu-dhabis-yas-island-gets-new-dh6-billion-community-with-launch-of-the-wadi-1.500680370 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/jg3jd1oq/516d57b5-adda-41bf-a4e8-3ac65bf850eb.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-19T11:12:33.299+04:00 Abu Dhabi's Yas Island gets new Dh6 billion community with launch of THE WADI Business, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-philippines-discuss-stronger-defence-and-security-cooperation-1.500680353 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/iurr3jl2/81476877414521123603172721783815917403421267n.png.jpeg From left to right: Ahmed Saeed Ali Alramli Alketbi, Gilberto Teodoro, and Mohamed Obaid Alzaabi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/ec46w4ik/81447112032373586697972292723482130668416260n.png.jpeg From left to right: Ahmed Saeed Ali Alramli Alketbi, Gilberto Teodoro, Mohamed Obaid Alzaabi, and Musabbeh Said Humaid Binsumait Al Ali https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/4ni29e3w/81412764329595528810654377853526873118297774n.png.jpeg From left to right: Ahmed Saeed Ali Alramli Alketbi, Gilberto Teodoro, Mohamed Obaid Alzaabi, and Musabbeh Said Humaid Binsumait Al Ali Gulf News en 2026-09-19T10:58:32.023+04:00 UAE, Philippines discuss stronger defence and security cooperation UAE, Philippines, UAE, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/world/oceania/australias-new-visa-rules-what-backpackers-and-international-students-need-to-know-1.500680349 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/12/31/Sydney-harbour-Australia_176b7b851a4_large.jpg Australia is tightening temporary migration rules, with backpackers facing ballots and international students facing new family restrictions. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/7549nnbt/newsml_afp_com_20260826T064537Z_doc_c6hm4cq.jpeg Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke on September 17 announced stricter visa rules for backpackers and international students. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T10:55:52.464+04:00 Australia’s new visa rules: What backpackers and international students need to know Oceania, Education, Australia, Visa https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/abu-dhabi-to-expand-al-ghad-nurseries-to-12000-seats-by-2029-1.500680339 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/nwtr40g5/AD The expansion will bring this offering to more families across Abu Dhabi, helping more children benefit from quality early education. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T10:28:07.524+04:00 Abu Dhabi to expand Al Ghad Nurseries to 12,000 seats by 2029 Education, Abu Dhabi, Education https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/suicides-surge-in-argentina-putting-young-people-at-risk-and-prompting-calls-for-urgent-action-1.500680120 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/yhjo1c73/buenos-aires.jpg Suicide rates have jumped 57.6% since 2017, prompting calls for stronger prevention and mental health support. [Illustrative image] Gulf News en 2026-09-19T10:26:42.776+04:00 Suicides surge in Argentina, putting young people at risk and prompting calls for urgent action Americas https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/abu-dhabi-sets-new-visitor-experience-standards-across-11-key-touchpoints-1.500680331 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/7blxujd1/AD The guidelines provide a common reference point shaping the Abu Dhabi brand. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T10:23:53.837+04:00 Abu Dhabi sets new visitor experience standards across 11 key touchpoints Tourism, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi tourism https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/how-a-viral-dubai-cat-groomer-became-the-internets-calm-cat-whisperer-1.500673441 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-16/g6ujzgzt/IMG9605.jpeg The viral Dubai groomer opens up about his love for animals, his unusual bond with cats and the stories behind his videos https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-16/lgeh5r82/IMG9606.jpeg Donnie with a 'spicy' cat https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-16/0fdn9p8u/IMG9607.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-09-19T10:09:38.253+04:00 How a viral Dubai cat groomer became the internet’s ‘Calm Cat Whisperer’ Lifestyle, Dubai, UAE, Pets, UAE, Dubai, lifestyle, Pets https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/donald-trump-says-his-sons-wedding-party-being-bankrolled-by-a-russian-oligarch-is-totally-allowed-1.500680152 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/jk11pks0/Bettina.jpg Donald Trump Jr. with his wife Bettina Gulf News en 2026-09-19T10:07:33.949+04:00 Donald Trump says his son’s wedding party being bankrolled by a Russian oligarch is ‘totally allowed’ Trump Jr wedding oligarch https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/after-3-billion-success-bethlehem-kudumba-unit-makers-announce-next-film-picnic-1.500680317 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/gfws2220/n2.JPG Star-studded Malayalam cast lines up for Bhavana Studios’ family film ‘Picnic’ Gulf News en 2026-09-19T10:04:35.923+04:00 After Rs3 billion success, ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ makers announce next film ‘Picnic’ South-Indian, kerala cinema, Malayalam cinema https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/BestBuys-lifestyle/best-womens-handbags-and-tote-bags-on-amazonae-2026-everyday-picks-for-work-and-weekends-1.500677826 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/yygdkknk/handbagsandtotebags-1.png The right handbag can move effortlessly from workdays to evenings out, balancing everyday practicality with polished, versatile style. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T10:00:00.000+04:00 Best women's handbags and tote bags on Amazon.ae 2026: Everyday picks for work and weekends BestBuys-Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/uae-accelerates-drive-to-take-national-products-to-global-markets-1.500680157 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/pf3pf2ns/345079601ka1rzhpo.jpg New initiatives link agriculture, manufacturing and technology with supply chains and global markets. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T09:36:14.813+04:00 UAE accelerates drive to take national products to global markets economy, Government, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-joins-pacific-islands-forum-as-strategic-partner-1.500680073 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/0i1s0was/1_16a0821ca9d_1670141_2433688748_16a0821ca9d_original_ratio.jpg UAE's Minister of State Noura bint Mohamed Al Kaabi Gulf News en 2026-09-19T09:25:45.083+04:00 UAE joins Pacific Islands Forum as Strategic Partner Government, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah/sharjah-school-bus-emergency-one-button-can-alert-police-instantly-1.500680294 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/q91xfzge/Stock_School_bus_1802dbc5050_original_ratio.jpg Parents can track buses live as supervisors trigger instant police alerts Gulf News en 2026-09-19T09:11:14.299+04:00 Sharjah school bus emergency? One button can alert police instantly Sharjah, Education, UAE schools, Sharjah Police https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-extends-h-1b-visa-fee-order-as-100000-charge-faces-court-fight-1.500680289 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/amu84rs7/WhatsApp_Image_2023_07_28_at_13_24_49.jpeg US proposes $103,265 fee for H-1B visas Gulf News en 2026-09-19T09:01:40.204+04:00 Trump extends H-1B visa fee order as $100,000 charge faces court fight Americas, Donald Trump, Visa, US immigration policy, H-1B visa challenges https://gulfnews.com/technology/google-gemini-breached-three-companies-during-cybersecurity-test-1.500680278 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/2x483fsm/newsml_afp_com_20260507T122430Z_doc_b2628we.jpeg Google has not yet publicly confirmed a widespread consumer Gemini outage or disclosed the cause of the reported problems. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T08:46:31.041+04:00 Google Gemini breached three companies during cybersecurity test Technology, Business, Americas, AI https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/iit-bombay-student-dies-by-suicide-after-chatgpt-exam-incident-protests-erupt-1.500680277 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-24/1ziwguib/preview.jpg IIT Bombay student dies by suicide after alleged use of phone, ChatGPT in exam Gulf News en 2026-09-19T08:40:36.400+04:00 IIT Bombay student dies by suicide after ChatGPT exam incident; protests erupt India, AI, technology, india https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-flight-status-today-cancellations-delays-and-schedule-changes-at-dubai-abu-dhabi-sharjah-airports-1.500680258 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-01/8qzb1p7w/EK-Collage.jpeg International carriers stagger return to UAE amid extended Dubai suspensions Gulf News en 2026-09-19T08:14:37.138+04:00 UAE flight status today: Cancellations, delays and schedule changes at Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah airports Aviation, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Emirates airline, Etihad Airways, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/ai-generated-report-nearly-triggered-us-operation-on-chinese-ship-1.500680241 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/j1cp6a1h/centcom.jpg US Sailors conduct night flight operations aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the ship sails in regional waters supporting operations in the Middle East. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T07:39:09.078+04:00 AI-generated report nearly triggered US operation on Chinese ship Americas, China, Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/pakistan-batter-smashes-14-sixes-to-break-59-year-old-record-1.500680203 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/9q99rwlf/Mohammad-Farooq Mohammad Farooq’s 14 sixes rewrite Pakistan’s first-class record books https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/9q99rwlf/Mohammad-Farooq Mohammad Farooq’s 14 sixes rewrite Pakistan’s first-class record books Gulf News en 2026-09-19T07:10:00.000+04:00 Pakistan batter smashes 14 sixes to break 59-year-old record Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/openais-sam-altman-to-brief-un-security-council-next-week-1.500680159 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/7sgzxcwh/newsml_afp_com_20260915T000000Z_PH_GTY_2294958253.jpeg OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Gulf News en 2026-09-19T07:07:56.928+04:00 OpenAI's Sam Altman to brief UN Security Council next week Americas, Technology, AI https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/ai-is-not-going-to-smile-at-you-rotana-ceo-on-uae-hotels-recovery-and-growth-1.500679705 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/r0xr8sw9/Rotana-at-ATM-2026.jpg Philip Barnes, CEO of Rotana, says the group is planning for growth with about 40 hotels in its pipeline across markets including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Africa and the CIS. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/udm55fhv/Philip-Barnes-Chief-Executive-Officer-Rotana.jpg “AI is not going to smile at you,” says Philip Barnes, CEO of Rotana, arguing that technology can streamline hotel operations but will not replace the human interaction at the heart of hospitality. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/vfl2py42/Rotana-Ras-Al-Khaimah-The-Mangroves-UAE.jpg Rotana Ras Al Khaimah - The Mangroves. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T07:00:00.000+04:00 ‘AI is not going to smile at you’: Rotana CEO on UAE hotels, recovery and growth Tourism, Hotels, Abu Dhabi, Arabian Travel Market (ATM), Abu Dhabi, UAE hotels https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/from-indian-goan-roots-to-uae-cricket-aayan-afzal-khans-journey-to-icc-history-1.500679598 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/h9pdus7a/Aayan-Afzal-Khan UAE cricket all rounder Aayan Afzal Khan https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/09/22/SPO-Aayan-Afzal-Khan-1695384225822_18abcc64833_large.jpg Aayan Afzal Khan of UAE is one of 11 players retained for ILT20 Season 2. Still the all-rounder is one of eight players to play in the Development Tournament. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/wg3kq250/aayan_18ebe65644c_original_ratio.jpg UAE Under-19 team captain Aayan Afzal Khan must be one of the young players coach Lalchand Rajput must be banking on in Twenty20. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/htjwbv5d/UAE_semis1_new_1702741676310_18c73501124_original_ratio.jpg Aayan Khan with the third successive player of the match award. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T07:00:00.000+04:00 From Indian-Goan roots to UAE cricket: Aayan Afzal Khan's journey to ICC history Aayan Afzal, UAE cricket, Goa cricketer, UAE national, T20 World Cup, youngest player, Indian origin, Goa to UAE, Hardik Pandya, Royal Challengers, RCB dream, UAE allrounder, ACC Premier, New Zealand, UAE legacy https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/5-k-dramas-with-romance-and-no-love-triangles-let-people-be-happy-from-encounter-to-doom-at-your-service-1.500680187 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-01/z22lkdqe/encount343.jpg Song Hye-kyo and Park Bo-gum n Encounter https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-28/b59smttl/encounter.jpg Song Hye-kyo and Park Bo-gum in Encounter. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-22/p90lw9st/doomatyourservice.jpg Seo In-guk and Park Bo-young in Doom at Your Service. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/316jau3n/Twenty_Five_Twenty_One_18fba3047a4_original_ratio.JPG Nam Joo-Hyuk and Kim Tae Ri in Twenty Five Twenty One, a Korean drama whose bittersweet ending continues to be debated till today. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T07:00:00.000+04:00 5 K-Dramas with romance and no love triangles (let people be happy): From Encounter to Doom at Your Service Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-conflict-oil-prices-ease-as-trump-signals-possible-path-to-talks-1.500678971 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/lzul3tvz/hormuz.jpg Men bathe in the Gulf waters as vessels in the background transit the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Iran's southern port city of Bandar Abbas. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/foa3h5iy/HScYvPlWgAACdkc.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/pqxas49k/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-18-at-7.11.53-PM.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-09-19T06:58:06.014+04:00 US-Iran conflict: Oil prices ease as Trump signals possible path to talks Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/donald-trump-signs-russia-sanctions-bill-targeting-oil-buyers-and-shadow-fleet-1.500680138 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-18/s52l59df/da251045e9b6141c191c19d03b8b018a.jpg Legislation targets Russia’s energy and defence sectors and allows tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of its oil and gas. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T06:56:37.579+04:00 Donald Trump signs Russia sanctions bill targeting oil buyers and shadow fleet Americas, Energy, Donald Trump https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-claims-infinite-greenland-security-deal-with-denmark-1.500680156 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-07/6gpznaeg/greenland1_1767785698116.jpg Denmark and Greenland back security pact that would strengthen US military presence in the Arctic. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T06:45:38.957+04:00 Trump claims 'infinite' Greenland security deal with Denmark Americas, Europe https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/at-three-shes-already-selling-dresses-how-uaes-youth-are-learning-about-money-1.500679799 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/atsaiv67/uae-youth.jpeg Clockwise from top left: Zia Amanda Treyes, AlDhabi AlMheiri, Juliana Dimayuga Guinguing, and Gleryll Balagosa https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/czt89s33/Zia-Amanda-Treyes.JPG.jpeg Zia Amanda Treyes selling her dresses at the Little Entrepreneurs community event in Deira https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/lf0i2uc0/AlDhabi_AlMheiri_1.jpg AlDhabi AlMheiri, founder of Rainbow Chimney https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/v2bltx65/Gleryll_Balagosa.jpeg Gleryll Balagosa, branch manager of Mukbang Shows Korean BBQ & Seafood Restaurant https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/8hshgj9g/Juliana_Dimayuga_Guinguing.jpeg Juliana Dimayuga Guinguing, sales and marketing head of Jeju Care Gulf News en 2026-09-19T06:45:00.000+04:00 At three, she’s already selling dresses: How UAE’s youth are learning about money people, Business, UAE, UAE, Entrepreneurship https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-issues-air-raid-alert-in-riyadh-explosions-heard-1.500680175 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/08/08/Stock---Riyadh-skyline---Saudi-economy---Saudi-Arabia_189d5775109_large.jpg File photo: A view of Riyadh skyline. [Illustrative image] Gulf News en 2026-09-19T06:30:35.394+04:00 Saudi Arabia issues air raid alert in Riyadh, explosions heard Saudi, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-says-cnn-ms-now-politico-banned-from-white-house-1.500680067 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-14/890qtcnl/Donald-Trump US President Donald Trump said Friday he was banning news outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing them without specifics of reporting "fiction and lies." Gulf News en 2026-09-19T06:18:51.985+04:00 Trump says CNN, MS NOW, Politico banned from White House Americas, Donald Trump https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/gulf-tourists-are-overtaking-europeans-as-key-visitors-says-kerala-tourism-minister-1.500679746 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/kqajkyvl/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-18-at-6.04.34-PM.jpeg “If the air connectivity improves, then there is no more improvement in our tourism sector,” says Kerala Tourism Minister PC Vishnunadh, as the state pushes for stronger links with Gulf markets. Pictured above is a scene from Kerala. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/1kxsmucv/PC-Vishnunadh.jpeg “Oman becomes a surprise,” says Kerala Tourism Minister PC Vishnunadh, as the Gulf state emerges as Kerala’s third-largest foreign tourism market. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/vzjuxnl9/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-18-at-5.57.27-PM.jpeg “What was earlier considered an off season, now the monsoon has become a tourism product,” says Kerala Tourism Minister PC Vishnunadh, highlighting the growing appeal of Kerala’s monsoon season to Gulf travellers. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T06:00:00.000+04:00 Gulf tourists are overtaking Europeans as key visitors, says Kerala Tourism Minister Tourism, India, kerala https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-billionaire-villar-family-hit-with-graft-complaints-over-primewater-deals-1.500680199 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/qi86pce2/Villar_Filipino_Billionaire_17cb80813e6_original_ratio.jpg Powerful Filipino tycoon and Senate ex-president Manny Villar (seated), 76, with his wife Cynthia, also twice elected as senator (2013 and 2019), and their children. Manuel Paolo, Mark and Camille. Both Mark and Camille are currently serving members of the 24-member Philippine Senate. Members of the Philippine Senate are elected at-large nationwide by qualified voters. The 24 members serve a six-year term, with 12 senators elected every three years in a synchronised national election. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/9uwbwz7e/Primewater-Bacolod-water-truck-130324.jpg WATER SHORTAGE: A household experiencing water shortage avails of water supply distributed by PrimeWater and its joint-venture (JV) partner Bacolod City Water District. A nationwide Senate survey revealed a “clear and alarming pattern” of dissatisfaction with PrimeWater. Many local water districts had reported initiating the termination of their JV agreements due to alleged unmet commitments, poor service quality, and stalled infrastructure projects. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T05:55:25.784+04:00 Philippines: Billionaire Villar family hit with criminal, administrative complaints over PrimeWater deals Philippines https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-fair-to-partly-cloudy-weather-on-saturday-1.500680085 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/wr7nxlmj/Weather Conditions will become humid on Saturday night and into Sunday morning, particularly across some coastal areas, increasing the possibility of mist. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T05:54:41.905+04:00 UAE weather: Fair to partly cloudy weather on Saturday Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/sport/2000-indians-living-in-japan-ready-to-open-their-homes-to-asian-games-athletes-1.500680195 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/mm1e6nk3/20260918154.JPG India identifies 2,000 Indian residents in Nagoya as accommodation backup for Asian Games contingent https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/mm1e6nk3/20260918154.JPG India identifies 2,000 Indian residents in Nagoya as accommodation backup for Asian Games contingent Gulf News en 2026-09-19T05:28:59.423+04:00 2,000 Indians living in Japan ready to open their homes to Asian Games athletes Sport https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/the-future-of-higher-education-is-augmented-intelligence-1.500678500 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/06/08/20230608-ai-chatbots_1889942ee2e_large.jpg Students need opportunities to work with AI while learning to challenge its outputs, verify information, recognise limitations and bias, understand ethical implications, and decide when technology should, and should not, influence a decision. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T05:16:00.000+04:00 The future of higher education is augmented intelligence Op-Eds, Education, Technology, AI, technology, Education, AI in education https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/qatar-rejects-israeli-media-claims-that-gaza-aid-reached-hamas-1.500680076 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/shvowv0u/Qatar Reports circulating in the Israeli media about the destination of humanitarian aid provided by Qatar to Gaza are categorically false. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T23:43:29.895+04:00 Qatar rejects Israeli media claims that Gaza aid reached Hamas Qatar, Qatar https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/german-government-agrees-fuel-tax-cut-sources-1.500680062 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-19/2z23lq2u/newsml_afp_com_20260719T141138Z_doc_c2km39e.jpeg A digital display shows the price of petrol at an Aral petrol station in Berlin on July 19, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T23:12:24.523+04:00 German government agrees fuel tax cut: sources Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/the-pentagon-is-moving-forward-with-mandatory-testosterone-testing-for-most-male-troops-1.500680000 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/et8ns179/preview.jpg Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during the POW/MIA National Recognition Day Ceremony at the Pentagon, Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Washington. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T22:26:08.195+04:00 The Pentagon is moving forward with mandatory testosterone testing for most male troops testosterone testing troops pentagon hegseth https://gulfnews.com/friday/cooler-getaways-seven-short-haul-escapes-from-the-uae-for-fresh-october-air-1.500680012 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/ooekcjwa/Travel-DestinationsTurkey.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/r9ecm5ng/Travel-DestinationsArmenia.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/zzf68akz/Travel-DestinationsAzerbaijan.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/ewr5g6lh/Travel-DestinationsKazakhstan.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/aet4hwea/Travel-DestinationsKyrgyzstan.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/ooekcjwa/Travel-DestinationsTurkey.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/y407r1lg/Travel-DestinationsUzbekistan.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/5wyn1n8x/Travel-DestinationsOman.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-18T22:08:53.041+04:00 Cooler Getaways: Seven short-haul escapes from the UAE for fresh October air Friday, Friday-Travel, Friday https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/brazil-police-nab-suspected-serial-killer-disguised-as-woman-1.500680011 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/u73hoymi/black-hair-generic Photo for illustrative purposes only Gulf News en 2026-09-18T21:57:14.716+04:00 Brazil police nab suspected serial killer disguised as woman Americas https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/dubai-mallathon-concludes-second-edition-with-record-turnout-of-more-than-160000-participants-1.500680015 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/pbvimwbu/Dubai-Mallaton Gulf News en 2026-09-18T21:41:50.250+04:00 Dubai Mallathon concludes second edition with record turnout of more than 160,000 participants Dubai https://gulfnews.com/friday/can-ai-really-plan-a-better-holiday-1.500679981 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/6gorbfqt/Travel-AI.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/sn5tqsqg/Travel-AI-2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-18T21:28:04.594+04:00 Can AI really plan a better holiday? Friday, Friday-Travel, Friday https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/nigeria-miners-struggled-to-breathe-in-cell-before-37-died-survivors-1.500679675 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/1ji5d38g/preview.jpg Nigerian President Bola Tinubu Gulf News en 2026-09-18T21:18:44.948+04:00 Nigeria miners struggled to breathe in cell before 37 died: survivors Africa https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/watch-man-caught-on-camera-stealing-equipment-from-mosque-1.500679964 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/vlmweu1v/Egypt Police identified the person responsible for the mosque and questioned him about the incident. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T21:02:39.236+04:00 Watch: Man caught on camera stealing equipment from mosque Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/norways-king-harald-laid-to-rest-in-co2-absorbing-sarcophagus-1.500679859 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/qu4nr60s/newsml_afp_com_20260918T144004Z_doc_c8pp346.jpeg The sarcophagus of Norway's late King Harald V is seen in the crypt of the palace church in Oslo, Norway, on September 18, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/e350xvyl/newsml_afp_com_20260918T143958Z_doc_c8pp342.jpeg The sarcophagus of Norway's late King Harald V (L) is seen in the crypt of the palace church, next to the two sarcophagi of King Haakon VII and Queen Maud, and King Olav V and Crown Princess Martha, in Oslo, Norway, on September 18, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T20:19:40.269+04:00 Norway's King Harald laid to rest in CO2-absorbing sarcophagus Europe https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/BestBuys-lifestyle/best-hairsprays-on-amazonae-2026-hold-that-survives-uae-humidity-1.500679230 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/wz3svq5b/hairspray1-1.png A reliable hairspray can help hairstyles maintain their shape and finish for longer, even when humidity puts your styling routine to the test. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T20:00:00.000+04:00 Best hairsprays on Amazon.ae 2026: Hold that survives UAE humidity BestBuys-Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/BestBuys-lifestyle/asics-gel-kayano-review-the-support-runner-that-lasts-1.500678126 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/n5e0s3dr/asicsshoe1-1.png Built for steady mileage and dependable support, the right running shoe can help make everyday training feel more comfortable and consistent. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T20:00:00.000+04:00 ASICS Gel-Kayano review: the support runner that lasts BestBuys-Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/duncan-sheik-tony-and-grammy-winning-spring-awakening-composer-and-pop-star-dies-at-56-1.500679845 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/s8upc1x1/preview.jpg Duncan Sheik poses for a portrait on Thursday, March 24, 2016, in New York. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T19:59:14.966+04:00 Duncan Sheik, Tony- and Grammy-winning 'Spring Awakening' composer and pop star, dies at 56 duncan sheik dies https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-participates-in-4th-china-air-transport-association-conference-in-beijing-1.500679815 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-23/z7qwf8r1/UAE-FLAG Gulf News en 2026-09-18T19:30:32.548+04:00 UAE participates in 4th China Air Transport Association Conference in Beijing UAE, World https://gulfnews.com/your-money/uae-cost-of-living-will-rate-hikes-throw-your-finances-off-track-1.500678304 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/p3a715ro/Interest_rate_1836599c81a_original_ratio.jpg The UAE Central Bank has raised its base rate by 25 basis points to 3.9% https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/i6jrzxek/Dinesh-Krishnaswamy-with-his-family.jpeg Dinesh Krishnaswamy with his family https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/kkubrxq9/Jaffar-Hachem-Zantara-Solutions.jpeg Jaafar Hachem, Founder and Managing Director of Zentara Solutions https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/1gvswuty/Sunaira-Sohail.jpeg Sunaira Sohail, a Dubai-based PR professional https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/lis8h9uu/Cybil-DCosta-and-her-family.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-09-18T19:30:00.000+04:00 UAE cost of living: Will rate hikes throw your finances off track? Your Money, Business https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/the-uae-weekend-has-its-own-personality-1.500679067 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/y93m25pa/shutterstock1819895465.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-18T19:04:24.894+04:00 The UAE weekend has its own personality Living-UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-president-and-indian-prime-minister-discuss-bilateral-ties-and-regional-developments-1.500679847 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/kui7g03f/ek50794t1ka1gampo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-18T19:04:10.972+04:00 UAE President and Indian Prime Minister discuss bilateral ties and regional developments UAE, Abu Dhabi, India https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/syrian-megastar-assala-returns-to-damascus-stage-for-first-time-after-15-year-exile-1.500679844 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/r6v5x93n/newsml_afp_com_20260918T063905Z_doc_c8mr78r.jpeg Syrian singer Assala Nasri performs during her concert - held after a 15-year hiatus - at the Al-Fayhaa Sports City in Damascus on September 17, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/slqgb45v/newsml_afp_com_20260918T063905Z_doc_c8mr796.jpeg Syrian singer Assala Nasri performs during her concert - held after a 15-year hiatus - at the Al-Fayhaa Sports City in Damascus on September 17, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T18:54:52.639+04:00 Syrian megastar Assala returns to Damascus stage for first time after 15-year exile Entertainment, Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/us-iran-war-5-things-uae-residents-need-to-know-tonight-sep-18-2026-1.500679820 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/h9s04tvh/Hormuz.jpg A deck cargo ship lies anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, with the city's skyline in the background. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T18:30:23.608+04:00 US-Iran war: 5 things UAE residents need to know tonight (Sep 18, 2026) UAE, World, Gulf, Mena, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/capital-market-authority-warns-investors-against-unlicensed-company-1.500679779 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/nxhvbyuc/cma The regulator said it would bear no responsibility for any transactions carried out with the company in relation to such activities. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T18:20:47.554+04:00 Capital Market Authority warns investors against unlicensed company Business, Abu Dhabi, UAE businesses https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-sets-37-sq-m-minimum-sleeping-area-for-workers-1.500679765 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/shonvq21/DM As part of the initiative, more than 1,417 workers’ accommodation buildings have been surveyed and assessed. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T18:20:02.802+04:00 Dubai sets 3.7 sq m minimum sleeping area for workers UAE, Dubai, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/nobel-prize-sum-raised-to-121-million-for-2026-1.500679678 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/10/03/Nobel-prize_17c46c39322_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-18T18:12:36.397+04:00 Nobel prize sum raised to $1.21 million for 2026 World https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-strongly-condemns-school-shooting-in-philippines-1.500679771 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/gevyji9s/UAE-Philippines Gulf News en 2026-09-18T17:57:00.303+04:00 UAE strongly condemns school shooting in Philippines Government, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/gold-for-newborns-why-tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-is-launching-a-one-gram-ring-scheme-1.500679763 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/14m2mp5v/VIJAY.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-18T17:56:29.194+04:00 Gold for newborns: Why Tamil Nadu CM Vijay is launching a one-gram ring scheme India https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/qatar-airways-wins-four-skytrax-awards-keeps-5-star-rating-1.500679757 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/cu5emu8w/703089-Qatar-Airways-GCEO-left-receiving-the-5-Star-Airline-Rating-at-Skytrax-World-Airline-Awards-2026-c4f8c0-original-1789735096.jpg Qatar Airways GCEO (left) receiving the 5-Star Airline Rating at Skytrax World Airline Awards 2026 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/4r0x5g8y/703090-Qatar-Airways-Wins-Four-Awards-at-Skytrax-World-Airline-Awards-2026-f61f9a-original-1789735097.jpg Qatar Airways Wins Four Awards at Skytrax World Airline Awards 2026 Gulf News en 2026-09-18T17:56:19.827+04:00 Qatar Airways wins four Skytrax awards, keeps 5-star rating Aviation https://gulfnews.com/business/property/aldar-launches-yas-riva-reserve-a-waterfront-villa-community-on-yas-island-1.500679693 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/lrtxo7l4/ALDARYas-Riva-Reserve-3.jpg Aldar has launched Yas Riva Reserve, a gated villa community on the northeast waterfront of Yas Island https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/tyh1pwjn/ALDARYas-Riva-Reserve-1.jpg Sale for Aldar's Yas Riva Reserve opens on September 26 Gulf News en 2026-09-18T17:36:06.530+04:00 Aldar launches Yas Riva Reserve, a waterfront villa community on Yas Island Property https://gulfnews.com/sport/mbappe-switches-nike-for-on-in-shock-move-1.500679735 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/ocbi94ro/SaveInta.com810593967184942703381425903563899559765947863n.jpg The 27-year-old moves away from Nike https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/mu8t3u31/Switzerland_s_Roger_Federer_16b0ec72236_large.jpg Tennis legend Roger Federer also represents the brand https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/jxth2qdy/preview.jpg Mbappe could be in On boots in a few week Gulf News en 2026-09-18T17:34:35.259+04:00 Mbappe switches Nike for On in shock move Sport, Football, Kylian Mbappe, France https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ipl-2027-bcci-plans-grand-celebrations-for-20th-edition-as-dhumal-majumdar-retained-1.500679722 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-31/cz82536o/newsml_afp_com_20260531T195114Z_doc_b4ka4ac.jpeg Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricket players celebrate with the trophy after winning the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 final match against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 1, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/v1v6kq9m/dddd.jpg When Brendon McCullum scripted history in the first-ever IPL match https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-11/mgcp5vkj/newsml_afp_com_20260411T095924Z_doc_a7g463x.jpeg Cheerleeders dance before the start of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on the outskirts of Chandigarh on April 11, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T17:26:12.776+04:00 IPL 2027: BCCI plans grand celebrations for 20th edition as Dhumal, Majumdar retained Cricket, Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/flying-vehicles-in-ras-al-khaimah-new-deal-takes-testing-to-the-next-stage-1.500679694 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/0ysqsjlv/RAK Cooperation agreement with Chinese company Aridge to develop, test and implement advanced air mobility solutions in Ras Al Khaimah. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T17:13:04.695+04:00 Flying vehicles in Ras Al Khaimah: New deal takes testing to the next stage Living-Transport, Ras Al Khaimah, Business, transport https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/karan-johar-makes-history-as-first-indian-to-host-prince-williams-earthshot-prize-in-mumbai-1.500679684 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/l35tgp3m/202609183946347-2caba3b0-d293-4813-be60-c42746139aef.jpeg Karan Johar and Prince William https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/lm8hh1xf/AFP20251105834L4PYv1HighResBrazilBritainRoyalsClimateCop30Un.jpg Britain’s Prince William (C), Prince of Wales, poses poses with the Earthshot Prize Awards finalists during a visit to Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 5, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T17:04:43.670+04:00 Karan Johar makes history as first Indian to host Prince William’s Earthshot Prize in Mumbai Entertainment, India, World https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/flydubai-steps-up-pilot-training-ahead-of-fleet-expansion-1.500679687 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/3h6wsy0y/0A5A3936.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-18T17:04:10.320+04:00 flydubai steps up pilot training ahead of fleet expansion Aviation https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/blast-at-historic-police-hq-in-pakistan-kills-8-1.500679435 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/kbnr8wk9/pak.jpg An explosion and gun attack at a historic police headquarters in northern Pakistan on Friday killed at least 16 people and wounded 37 more, officials said, with the country's president swiftly blaming a militant group. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T16:50:52.456+04:00 Blast and gun attack at historic police HQ in Pakistan kills 16 Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/malaika-arora-brings-back-chaiyya-chaiyya-magic-with-iconic-moves-1.500679651 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/xsjmfz3h/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-042950-PM.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/n342o92n/SDDDD.jpg A still from ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ which featured Shah Rukh Khan and Malaika in the 1998 film ‘Dil Se’. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T16:44:18.841+04:00 Malaika Arora brings back ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ magic with iconic moves BollyWood https://gulfnews.com/friday/chaos-on-the-cue-how-a-kind-colleague-became-a-lifelong-rakhi-brother-1.500679655 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/s5yn1kh6/Nicholas-Just-A-Thought.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-18T16:42:58.916+04:00 Chaos on the Cue: How a kind colleague became a lifelong Rakhi brother Friday, Friday-Art-People https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/why-growing-smes-need-financial-leadership-before-the-pressure-builds-1.500679589 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/ef7hln3t/National_Day_Helping_SMEs_take_on_the_world_for_web_16ec4b4d6b3_original_ratio.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/s6s21mzz/Adnan_pic_resize_jpg.jpeg Adnan Haroon Gulf News en 2026-09-18T16:42:33.860+04:00 Why growing SMEs need financial leadership before the pressure builds Analysis https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-sets-out-next-steps-ai-joins-executive-council-meeting-for-first-time-1.500679505 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/bekfm6i8/AD The meeting also reviewed the outcomes of the Al Ghad Nurseries project, which has enrolled 3,253 children in 10 nurseries across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain to date, 80 percent of whom are children of working mothers. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T16:36:52.350+04:00 Abu Dhabi sets out next steps: AI joins Executive Council meeting for first time UAE, Abu Dhabi, UAE https://gulfnews.com/friday/fitness-why-tiny-bouts-of-activity-matter-more-than-marathon-workouts-1.500679640 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/8o25vfo7/Fitness2.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/l2y8p0fv/Fitness1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-18T16:33:45.159+04:00 Fitness: Why tiny bouts of activity matter more than marathon workouts Friday, Friday-Wellbeing, Friday https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/bellavest-builds-beauty-bridge-between-south-korea-and-the-uae-1.500679611 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/kldu6p5d/1200x900Bellavest.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-18T16:18:22.459+04:00 Bellavest builds beauty bridge between South Korea and the UAE Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/friday/skin-longevity-not-anti-ageing-the-science-of-collagen-protection-and-repair-1.500679609 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/yrd787gv/Skin-Longevity2.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/y4axczfy/Skin-Longevity.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/5lflkxbm/Skin-Longevity.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-18T16:18:10.889+04:00 Skin longevity, not anti-ageing: The science of collagen, protection and repair Friday, Friday-Beauty, Friday https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/two-brothers-kill-mother-and-four-siblings-over-inheritance-1.500679574 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/24671wrr/TEHRAN The investigation took a significant turn after the brothers went to police over the alleged theft of family jewellery worth billions of tomans. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T16:13:13.502+04:00 Two brothers kill mother and four siblings over inheritance Mena, Iran https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/air-astana-to-resume-dubai-flights-from-almaty-and-astana-in-october-1.500679604 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/w2rxfr2h/Air-Astana Flights from Almaty will restart on October 1, while services from Astana will resume on October 2, the Kazakh carrier said. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T16:12:14.705+04:00 Air Astana to resume Dubai flights from Almaty and Astana in October Aviation, Dubai, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/friday/how-to-create-a-warm-autumn-inspired-home-in-uae-without-the-cold-weather-1.500679602 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/z3w4x18m/Home-DecorLEAD.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/62k96atw/Home-Decor2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-18T16:08:19.399+04:00 How to create a warm, autumn-inspired home in UAE without the cold weather Friday, Friday-Home, Friday https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/cristiano-ronaldo-is-not-retiring-recalled-to-portugal-squad-by-coach-who-won-him-saudi-title-1.500679585 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-06/um49cowa/newsml_afp_com_20260706T181846Z_doc_b9ez8fg.jpeg Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledges the crowd ahead of the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Portugal and Spain at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on July 6, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-06/ijav6qf7/newsml_afp_com_20260706T181846Z_doc_b9ez8ff.jpeg Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledges the crowd ahead of the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Portugal and Spain at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on July 6, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T16:03:37.083+04:00 Cristiano Ronaldo is not retiring; recalled to Portugal squad by coach who won him Saudi title Football https://gulfnews.com/sport/rory-mcilroy-confesses-love-for-middle-east-ahead-of-dp-world-tour-1.500679576 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/dljumn16/Rory_McIlroy_returns_to_the_Dubai_Invitational.jpg The World No.2 is scheduled to play in Abu Dhabi between November 6-9 before competing in Dubai the following week https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/2w93qwmz/newsml_afp_com_20260122T112413Z_doc_93m32gk.jpeg McIlroy's success in the UAE has been a major part of his DP World Tour career, he won his seventh Race to Dubai title in 2025. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/g5x4rd6x/newsml_afp_com_20260917T124204Z_doc_c8kz4kc.jpeg McIlroy is currently competing in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club in England Gulf News en 2026-09-18T16:02:53.063+04:00 Rory McIlroy confesses “love” for Middle East ahead of DP World Tour Sport, UAE, Golf-in-UAE, UAE Golf, Rory McIlroy https://gulfnews.com/world/us-man-fired-25-hours-into-new-job-after-9-months-unemployed-over-hygiene-issues-1.500679597 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/fyq9hw5u/ai-image.jpg Illustrative image of an employee leaving a workplace after being dismissed. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T16:02:27.047+04:00 US man fired 2.5 hours into new job after 9 months unemployed over ‘hygiene issues’ World, viral https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/levelup-brings-new-pathways-for-career-growth-2-1.500679571 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/513ki8iu/shutterstock2744474173.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/082imxdb/Prof__Muthanna_Abdulrazzaq_IMG_8670_JPG__1_.jpeg Prof. Muthanna Abdulrazzaq, President of American University in the Emirates (AUE) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/f4wkgpxa/SARTAJ_RASOOL_RATHER_5191.jpg Prof. Sartaj Rasool Rather, Associate Professor (Economics) and Head, Department of Management Studies https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/xh91dnkr/level-up-1200-x-900.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/owcdojm4/Gary_Fernandes_1_Low_Res.jpg Gary Fernandes, Associate Regional Director, Prospect Experience and Global Admissions Hub, Heriot-Watt University Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/c9pa92t6/Sheikh_Khaled_Al_Khalifa.JPG Sheikh Khaled Al Khalifa, General Director of Vatel Bahrain Gulf News en 2026-09-18T15:59:47.494+04:00 Gulf News LevelUP brings new pathways for career growth Education https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/is-dubai-emerging-as-top-medical-value-tourism-hub-for-rare-disease-care-gene-therapy-1.500679569 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/gmt5x13k/Patient-Mirha-with-Dr.-Vivek.jpeg A young patient, Mirha, with Dr Vivek Mundada, Clinical Lead of the Gene Therapy Unit at Medcare Hospitals in the UAE. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/adz5r7st/IMG_8077_JPG.jpeg “Patients are travelling to our Dubai facilities for complex treatments spanning oncology, cardiac sciences, neurosurgery, gene therapy and rare disorders,” says Dr Shanila Laiju, Group CEO of Medcare Hospitals. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/xeyk8bdl/Image-2.jpg.jpeg A family that travelled to the UAE for advanced medical treatment with Dr Vivek Mundada, Clinical Lead of the Gene Therapy Unit at Medcare Hospitals. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/l0vfebzp/Patient-infusion-at-Medcare-Royal-Speciality-Hospital.jpg.jpeg Patient infusion at Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T15:57:44.860+04:00 Is Dubai emerging as value medical tourism hub for rare-disease care, gene therapy? Tourism, Health, Dubai, Dubai tourism, Health https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/uae-residents-get-a-new-five-year-investment-option-after-strong-first-sukuk-1.500677762 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-02/4m00d6lg/Stock-Abu-Dhabi-skyline-2025 Abu Dhabi skyline. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T15:46:58.802+04:00 UAE residents can now apply for the second 5-year retail T-Sukuk, here's how Banking, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi/abu-dhabi-police-officer-honoured-for-helping-families-stranded-after-bus-breaks-down-1.500679564 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/im6oyfh3/Abu-Dhabi-Police Abu Dhabi Police officer honoured Gulf News en 2026-09-18T15:44:06.911+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police officer honoured for helping families stranded after bus breaks down Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/sport/former-uconn-college-track-athlete-22-dies-in-car-accident-1.500679534 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/0wt5jntb/Photo-of-former-Huskies-track-and-field-star-Zachary-Barry Photo of former Huskies track and field star, Zachary Barry Gulf News en 2026-09-18T15:37:17.472+04:00 Former UConn college track athlete, 22, dies in car accident Zachary Barry, UConn athlete, car accident, UConn track, Mansfield crash, UConn student, Connecticut crash, Pine Valley, turfgrass science, golf management, Hartford Hospital, Scarborough Maine, Hunting Lodge, Connecticut State, UConn community https://gulfnews.com/podcasts/tell-me-why/tell-me-why-cyber-resilience-is-the-need-of-the-hour-1.500679274 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/hgqfgx54/LEAD.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/brexnquh/Second.jpg Nagesh Konduru, Founder and CEO of Banyan Cloud Gulf News en 2026-09-18T15:30:42.948+04:00 Tell Me Why cyber resilience is the need of the hour Tell Me Why, podcast-post https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/worker-assaults-three-year-old-then-tells-court-childcare-was-not-her-job-1.500679489 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/a78npd5s/Court The mother had sought Dh25,000 in compensation for material and emotional harm, along with interest at 5 per cent from the date of her claim until payment in full, court costs and legal fees. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T15:25:10.890+04:00 Worker assaults three-year-old, then tells court childcare was not her job Crime, Abu Dhabi, crime https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-travel-british-airways-lufthansa-air-france-revise-schedules-when-will-international-airlines-return-1.500679497 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/un2xfska/20200916_top_news_british_airways_174969fc627_original_ratio.jpg International airlines are revising UAE flight schedules, with some carriers set to resume Dubai and Abu Dhabi services in the coming months. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-30/n9tglbi7/travel Airlines including British Airways, Air France and Wizz Air are revising or preparing to resume UAE services after months of disruption. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T15:13:50.232+04:00 UAE travel: British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France revise schedules; when will international airlines return? Aviation, Travel, travel, Aviation, Europe https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/solid-state-batteries-enter-uae-market-promising-safer-power-1.500679490 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/wp6fgv6z/Techmart.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-18T15:07:24.253+04:00 Solid-state batteries enter UAE market, promising safer power Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/400-cctv-cameras-help-kerala-police-catch-schoolgirl-stalker-1.500679499 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/n7isr4mu/IMAGE.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-18T15:05:39.225+04:00 400 CCTV cameras help Kerala Police catch schoolgirl stalker India https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/marathi-film-gondhal-selected-as-indias-official-entry-for-oscars-2027-1.500679491 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/w3jhfbum/gondhal.webp Gulf News en 2026-09-18T15:01:43.783+04:00 Marathi film Gondhal selected as India’s official entry for Oscars 2027 Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/BestBuys-lifestyle/apple-watch-series-12-review-the-upgrade-worth-making-1.500679109 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/tyh72jpa/applewatch12-1.png The latest apple smartwatch upgrade aims to make everyday health, fitness and connectivity features feel more useful without changing the familiar experience. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T14:58:39.087+04:00 Apple Watch Series 12 review: the upgrade worth making? BestBuys-Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/sport/asian-games-premier-league-pga-championship-the-big-gulf-news-weekend-sports-preview-1.500679464 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/onk39uem/COMBO-111.jpg Here's everything you need to know that's happening in sport this weekend https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/0s9w9hco/newsml_afp_com_20260917T202429Z_doc_c8mm2dw.jpeg Manchester City welcome Sunderland to the Etihad Stadium https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-16/zjikmde0/newsml_afp_com_20260915T191308Z_doc_c8ef3rp.jpeg England's Harry Brook plays a shot during the first Twenty20 (T20) international cricket match between England and Sri Lanka at Utilita Bowl https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/we94e8yi/newsml_afp_com_20260917T124713Z_doc_c8kz4jl.jpeg Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy plays a shot from the 8th fairway into the water during the first round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club Gulf News en 2026-09-18T14:58:31.949+04:00 Asian Games, Premier League, PGA Championship: The big Gulf News weekend sports preview Sport, Football, Tennis, Cricket, cricket, premier league, india, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/technology/think-before-you-trust-a-digital-safety-guide-from-gisec-2026-1.500679470 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-25/ihkpmb6z/Online-scam Gulf News en 2026-09-18T14:55:52.224+04:00 Think before you trust – a digital safety guide from GISEC 2026 Technology, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/warren-buffett-steps-down-as-berkshire-chairman-after-56-years-1.500679482 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/08/28/STOCK-Warren-Buffett_191995eef27_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-18T14:52:33.567+04:00 Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chairman after 56 years Markets https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/early-voting-begins-in-us-midterm-elections-1.500679476 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-15/t2nf9rit/newsml_afp_com_20260915T182958Z_doc_c8ed6ck.jpeg Demonstrators hold signs as they protest against US President Donald Trump's executive order that aimed to change how Americans vote by mail ahead of the midterm elections, outside the US Capitol building in Washington, DC on September 15, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T14:52:22.303+04:00 Early voting begins in US midterm elections Americas, Donald Trump, America https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/mid-air-brawl-erupts-aboard-biman-bangladesh-flight-1.500679459 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/u7aackj1/Aviation The confrontation caused alarm among fellow travellers, including children and elderly passengers, as other people in the cabin watched the altercation unfold. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T14:52:15.215+04:00 Mid-air brawl erupts aboard Biman Bangladesh flight Aviation, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/uae/a-book-and-years-of-memories-gargash-pays-tribute-to-mohammed-bin-rashid-1.500679442 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/6lsvpfsf/MBR Gargash said he had learnt much from Sheikh Mohammed, drawing on his wisdom, optimism and constant drive to achieve. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T14:50:43.654+04:00 A book and years of memories: Gargash pays tribute to Mohammed bin Rashid UAE, Abu Dhabi, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/wta-2026-bloomfields-holiday-homes-recognised-as-leading-short-term-rental-management-company-1.500679462 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/ozrf19qi/Bloomfields.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-18T14:50:06.714+04:00 WTA 2026: Bloomfields Holiday Homes recognised as leading short-term rental management company Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/resident-evil-films-from-36-to-96-on-rotten-tomatoes-how-the-panned-billion-dollar-franchise-finally-won-1.500679450 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-16/luehfkku/preview.jpg This image released by Sony Pictures shows Austin Abrams in a scene from "Resident Evil." (Sony Pictures via AP) Gulf News en 2026-09-18T14:48:41.290+04:00 Resident Evil films: From 36% to 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, how the panned billion-dollar franchise finally won Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/pakistan-widens-rs100-fuel-relief-to-20-year-old-bikes-and-rickshaws-1.500679463 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-20/4e3v7kwi/4a371e816771a4fb912eb9582c3c1035.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-18T14:44:25.573+04:00 Pakistan widens Rs100 fuel relief to 20-year-old bikes and rickshaws Markets, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/technology/missed-the-iphone-18-pro-pro-max-pre-order-you-can-still-try-to-get-one-in-dubai-1.500679451 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/j51e405o/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-18-at-9.36.03-AM.jpeg Walk-in stock still available, but Dubai retailers warn supplies are dwindling Gulf News en 2026-09-18T14:41:14.089+04:00 Missed the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max pre-order? You can still try to get one in Dubai Technology, Dubai, apple, technology, Dubai, iPhone https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistans-marathi-community-celebrates-ganesh-chaturthi-in-karachi-1.500679434 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/ai1tmtin/MAIN-111.jpg Devotees celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in Karachi, while an artisan paints a Ganesh idol for the festival. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T14:29:45.309+04:00 Pakistan's Marathi community celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi in Karachi Pakistan, Viral Video https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/violators-of-law-tukaram-mundhe-on-shah-rukh-khan-ajay-devgn-tiger-shroff-over-vimal-ad-1.500679425 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/1cvzfg20/ANI_20260816055439.jpg The Bollywood stars were served notices over their appearance in a Vimal Elaichi advertisement, which the Maharashtra FDA alleges amounts to surrogate promotion of Vimal Pan Masala. Now, according to Mundhe, proceedings have already begun in at least one of the cases. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T14:24:50.815+04:00 ‘Violators of law’: Tukaram Mundhe on Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff over Vimal ad Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/sheikh-mohammed-explores-al-khuzams-journey-from-desert-life-to-emirati-symbol-1.500679300 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/dffp9uh8/UAE The project looks beyond Al Khuzam as an object, uncovering how its meaning evolved across generations. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T14:21:17.077+04:00 Sheikh Mohammed explores Al Khuzam’s journey from desert life to Emirati symbol UAE, Dubai, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/indian-man-58-dies-on-malaysia-airlines-flight-to-sydney-1.500679422 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/5yxospv7/malaysia Officers from the South Sydney Police were called to Sydney Airport after receiving a report of a medical emergency involving a passenger arriving from the Malaysian capital. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T14:20:10.362+04:00 Indian man, 58, dies on Malaysia Airlines flight to Sydney India, india https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/asus-republic-of-gamers-opens-uae-pre-orders-for-the-rog-xbox-ally-x20-bundle-1.500679409 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/cxv7u7ru/ROG-XBOX.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/jmo5g6il/ROG-XBOX2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-18T14:14:50.861+04:00 ASUS Republic of Gamers opens UAE pre-orders for the ROG XBOX Ally X20 bundle Company News https://gulfnews.com/technology/uaes-digital-success-comes-with-a-price-highest-cyberattack-rate-in-the-gulf-1.500679373 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/84k6z35b/202608073894830.jpeg UAE absorbed 35% of all Gulf cyberattacks in H1 2026, a report by Positive Technologies finds https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/fwnnnhsj/Cyber-Security Disinformation, not just data theft: The new playbook for Gulf cyberattacks Gulf News en 2026-09-18T14:10:30.118+04:00 UAE's digital success comes with a price: Highest cyberattack rate in the Gulf, says study Technology, UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/daayra-movie-review-is-it-ever-right-to-kill-a-rapist-prithviraj-and-kareena-kapoors-new-thriller-doesnt-flinch-1.500679397 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/44m4utv5/202609173945188.jpeg Meghna Gulzar’s ‘Daayra’ is led by Prithviraj and Kareena Kapoor Khan https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/ri1fcukb/Daayra Prithviraj shines in Daayra https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-26/azvq7ubo/202512263619413.jpeg Kareena Kapoor Khan, Meghna Gulzar, Prithviraj Sukumaran spearhead the investigative crime-thriller ‘Daayra’ Gulf News en 2026-09-18T14:09:03.685+04:00 Daayra movie review: Is it ever right to kill a rapist? Prithviraj and Kareena Kapoor's new thriller doesn't flinch Entertainment, Movie-Reviews, Lifestyle, India, rape, india, Movie review https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/uae-philharmonic-orchestra-triumphs-at-third-season-opening-in-dubai-1.500679408 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/yza9te7i/PS04040.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-18T14:08:13.365+04:00 UAE Philharmonic Orchestra triumphs at third season opening in Dubai Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/auto/jetour-g700-topfire-makes-regional-debut-ahead-of-uae-arrival-with-elite-group-holding-1.500675139 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-15/s91tbxt7/5.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-15/zsyhi4kp/2.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-15/b5nvhpm8/3.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-15/794wnrvq/4.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-18T14:03:46.807+04:00 Jetour G700 TopFire makes regional debut ahead of UAE arrival with Elite Group Holding Auto, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/sport/north-koreas-anthem-played-for-south-koreas-field-hockey-team-at-asian-games-2026-1.500679380 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/tiwmlzwr/newsml_afp_com_20260918T062231Z_doc_c8n43yp.jpeg The North Korean flag is raised by scouts for the team welcome ceremony ahead of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya on September 18, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T13:48:28.269+04:00 North Korea's anthem played for South Korea's field hockey team at Asian Games 2026 Asian Games, South Korea, North Korea, national anthem, field hockey, anthem mishap, Bangladesh, opening ceremony, sports controversy, Yonhap report, Asian hockey, sports blunder, viral incident, South Korea win https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/from-welfare-to-livelihoods-emirates-owwa-plan-wider-support-for-filipino-workers-in-uae-1.500679359 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/dovutju8/emirates-owwa-signing.jpg Emirates has signed an agreement with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration to strengthen support for OFWs and their families Gulf News en 2026-09-18T13:36:31.990+04:00 From welfare to livelihoods: Emirates, OWWA plan wider support for Filipino workers in UAE Aviation, Philippines, UAE, UAE, Emirates airline, Philippines, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-amends-passport-rules-fee-hikes-child-validity-and-more-1.500679308 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/u9pwv9jy/HSbtzJyagAc3FwO.png Revised passport norms tweak child validity, offer concessions for kids, seniors. The rules were published in the Gazette of India on September 17, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-18T13:34:24.756+04:00 India amends passport rules: New fees and child validity explained India, Indian expats, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-police-recover-dh190000-in-just-4-minutes-as-e-scooter-patrol-catches-3-suspects-1.500679375 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/5k042z8n/patrol.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-18T13:31:45.744+04:00 Dubai Police recover Dh190,000 in just 4 minutes as e-scooter patrol catches 3 suspects Crime, Dubai, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/surendra-koli-acquitted-in-nithari-killings-case-found-dead-in-haridwar-1.500679361 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/fz8cw9xf/20dd2f28e9802916657587259b6761bf.jpg File photo: Surendra Koli in Ghaziabad on December 8, 2017. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/w7zmao0m/db84e4a15a61cf5570578194e5e02ab5.jpg File photo: Businessman Moninder Singh Pandher in Ghaziabad on Dec 8, 2017 Gulf News en 2026-09-18T13:28:23.742+04:00 Surendra Koli, acquitted in Nithari killings case, found dead in Haridwar India