https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-marks-60-years-since-sheikh-zayeds-historic-leadership-1.500632432 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/02/26/ABLF_Love-of-zayed-3_resources1_16a4a16afc8_large.jpg 2018 marked 100 years since the birth of Sheikh Zayed who united the emirates and took the UAE to new heights of success and development https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/in8xbuwh/zayed-11.jpg Sheikh Zayed was the youngest of the four sons of Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/ejzhg5zh/ZayedKhalifa01.jpg This historical photograph shows Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan holding his young son, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/r7s0r85g/zayed-1968.jpg Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the Archbishop of Jerusalem attending the opening of service of St Andrew's church in Abu Dhabi on February 19, 1968. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/23g9csk5/zauyed-1968-office.jpg UAE president His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in his office, 1968. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/izgs66zc/1969.jpg UAE president His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan receiving guests during his first official visit to London, England in 1969. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/3a7qkn9k/1971-2.jpg Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Sheikh Khalid Bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Sir Geoffrey Arthur, UK Political Resident in the Gulf, at the signing of the Treaty of Friendship between the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom at Al Diyafah Palace in Jumeirah, Dubai on 2 Dec 1971. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/p1kqdz0b/1971.jpg 1971: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Sheikh Mohamed Bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Sheikh Rashid Bin Ahmad Al Mu'alla and Sheikh Khalid Bin Mohamed Al Qasimi in a group photograph after the proclamation of the Union of the United Arab Emirates at Al Diafah Palace in Jumeirah in Dubai on 2 Dec 1971. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/j4ad724u/1971-tour.jpg Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan is accompanied by Shaikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Vice-President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, during his tour in the Northern Emirates https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/poxlzfzq/1971-uaq.jpg Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan during his tour of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, accompanied by Sheikh Rashid Bin Ahmad Al Mu'alla in July 1971. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/07m7fh7h/1979-zayed-rashid.jpg 1979: President His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, then UAE Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/vvnjzdxd/1980-zayed-fnc.jpg Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, inspects a guard of honour before the opening of the Federal National Council (FNC) in Abu Dhabi in 1980. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/gvc89oaz/1981-delma.jpg Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE's Founding Father, is presented with a ceremonial sword during his visit to Delma Island to lay the foundation stone for a new petroleum project. Also seen is Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, then Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, accompanying Sheikh Zayed during the ceremony, which underscored the UAE's commitment to developing its energy sector and strengthening national infrastructure. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/6nm4qqxc/1981-eid.jpg Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE's Founding Father, receives Eid greetings from a child during Eid celebrations in 1981. The warm exchange reflects Sheikh Zayed's close connection with the people of the UAE and his enduring affection for children, https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/dg4o6pyk/Khalifa-with-Zayed.jpg Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan with Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. The footage captures a significant moment between the nation's Founding Father and his successor, reflecting the continuity of leadership and the vision that helped shape the UAE's development. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/jpbui8db/MBZZayedIdex.jpg Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, visits the IDEX '97 defence exhibition in Abu Dhabi alongside Lt. General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, then Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces. The visit highlighted the UAE's commitment to strengthening its defence capabilities and showcased the country's growing role as a regional hub for the international defence industry. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/5pbnxl9f/Zayed-mbr.jpg Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE's Founding Father, is seen in discussion with General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, then Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Minister of Defence, at Al Bahr Palace in Abu Dhabi. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/bg636zuq/zayed-boat.jpg Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, is seen during a visit to Abu Dhabi's coastal areas in 1981. The footage captures Sheikh Zayed's close connection with the land and people of the Emirates, as he continued to oversee the nation's development and progress. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/nphcfa39/zayed-1979.jpg Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan,is seen during a visit to Liwa Island in 1979. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/wrvxylcv/ZAYED-1983.jpg Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, along with Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, sheikhs, ministers and dignitaries, watches the grand National Day parade in Abu Dhabi in 1983. The celebration brought together the UAE's leadership and people in a display of national pride, unity and the spirit of the Union. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/t6aele5c/ZAYED-DANCE-1981.jpg 1981: Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE's Founding Father, participates in a traditional dance at Al Mushrif Palace during the wedding celebrations of his son, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The occasion reflects the UAE's rich cultural traditions and Sheikh Zayed's deep appreciation for Emirati heritage and customs. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/fdijkrib/Shaikh-ZayedSons-1.jpg 2004: Following the appointment of Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan as Deputy Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, President Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan hosted lunch with his sons. [Back row (L-R): Sheikh Nasser, Sheikh Omar, Shaikh Saif, Sheikh Abdullah, Sheikh Diab, Shaikh Nahyan, Shaikh Saeed, Sheikh Mansour, Sheikh Ahmad, Sheikh Eisa, Shaikh Falah, Sheikh Tahnoun, Sheikh Hamad, Sheikh Khalid; Front row (L-R): Sheikh Hamdan, Sheikh Mohammed, Shaikh Khalifa, Sheikh Sultan, Sheikh Hazza. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/l3mo1nwk/zayed-2002.jpg 2002: Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, speaks with a child during a tour of Abu Dhabi's Western Region. The image reflects Sheikh Zayed's warm interaction with the people of the UAE and his longstanding connection with citizens across the country. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T13:27:06.689+04:00 UAE marks 60 years since Sheikh Zayed's historic leadership UAE, news-photos https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sheikh-mohammed-bin-rashid-pays-tribute-to-late-sheikh-zayed-as-visionary-leader-who-built-nation-and-people-1.500632481 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/ehmf9ozg/Sheikh-Mohammed-bin-Rashid.webp His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T13:26:31.268+04:00 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid pays tribute to late Sheikh Zayed as visionary leader who built nation and people Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/technology/nokias-snake-to-headphone-jacks-6-old-phone-features-we-still-miss-1.500632368 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/06/29/Nokia-GSM_1730001281e_large.jpg Nokia had the famous 'Snake' game. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T13:24:29.617+04:00 Nokia's Snake to headphone jacks: 6 old phone features we still miss Technology, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-oman-hormuz-deal-in-final-stage-oil-holds-near-80-as-us-redirects-48-ships-houthis-strike-saudi-tanker-1.500632133 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/n7qn7lau/10.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-06T13:14:38.922+04:00 Iran-Oman Hormuz deal in final stage: Oil holds near $80 as US redirects 48 ships, Houthis strike Saudi tanker Mena, Donald Trump, iran nuclear programme, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war, us-iran https://gulfnews.com/sport/salah-sparks-fan-backlash-over-trabzonspor-move-1.500632480 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/xddokwio/newsml_afp_com_20260805T101531Z_doc_c3z89rq.jpeg The Egyptian forward has faced backlash from football fans following his move https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/8jb17ftz/newsml_afp_com_20260805T100047Z_doc_c3z89pl.jpeg Thousands of Trabzonspor fans swarmed Salah at the airport upon his arrival to Turkey https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/9oqln3uu/Jamie_Carragher.jpg Former player and television pundit Jamie Carragher gave his say on Salah's move Gulf News en 2026-08-06T13:14:27.317+04:00 Salah sparks fan backlash over Trabzonspor move Sport, Football, Mohamed Salah https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-court-postpones-sudan-illegal-military-arms-trade-case-to-august-12-1.500632453 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/mgdw9nhs/Federal-Court.jpg The trial of 13 individuals and six companies accused of illegally trading military equipment destined for Sudan, money laundering, brokerage and document forgery, has been adjourned to August12 to allow the defence to complete its pleadings. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T13:08:15.279+04:00 UAE court postpones Sudan illegal military arms trade case to August 12 Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-the-uae-weatherman-predicts-rain-hours-before-it-reaches-the-uae-1.500632394 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/0s3x3jfp/Screenshot-2026-08-06-at-1.00.31-PM.png Tuesday drew over a hundred people. Whole families, in from across the emirates on the strength of coordinates posted hours earlier by Mohammad Sajjad (left) to chase rain across UAE. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/jnu5u1ai/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_04_at_5_29_32_PM.jpeg Muhammed Sajjad KP, known as UAE weatherman, wearing his raincoat with his storm chaser logo. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/vmorkskl/Screenshot_2026_08_06_at_12_24_08_PM.png Forecast by Muhammed Sajjad: Tuesday 4-Aug-2026, 12.35 PM Very good chances of rain with strong downdraft winds, blowing dust, thunder, lightning, small hail, and stormy conditions across the western, southern, central, and eastern Emirates (marked in red) Rain may extend to all cities marked in green. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/2wph97oc/hameed1.jpg Hameed Ali and his wife, Aneesa Hameed and children, who have been chasing rain with Sajjad for five years. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/jt9dt1nb/residents.jpg Residents enjoying heavy rain on Tuesday near Manama, Fujairah. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/9ci8b1gi/group3.jpg Muhammed Sajjad KP (wearing sunglasses in the middle), with residents who came to chase rain on Tuesday. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T13:03:07.279+04:00 How the UAE Weatherman predicts rain hours before it reaches the UAE UAE, people, Weather, UAE, UAE weather, Rain https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubais-350-metre-trump-tower-moves-into-next-construction-phase-1.500632456 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/erj4fwzf/The-landmark-development-continues-to-progress-on-schedule-as-construction-advances-into-its-next-phase.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-06T13:00:02.729+04:00 Dubai’s 350-metre Trump tower moves into next construction phase Property https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/she-gives-us-hope-why-alex-eala-means-so-much-to-filipinos-overseas-1.500632419 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/qirttalr/FotoJet.jpg Clockwise from top left: Joy Octoso, Rosali Santa Maria Dumo, Sally Mallari, Mark Anthony Nieves, and Mylyn Anciro https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/31ubqa6h/newsml_afp_com_20260803T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288300598.jpeg Alex Eala of the Philippines holds the championship trophy after winning the women's singles championship match against Jessica Pegula of the US on the final day of the Mubadala DC Open 2026 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/xa4ehuxx/Mark-Anthony-Nieves.jpg Mark Anthony Nieves, video editor https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/x92jya94/Rosali-Santa-Maria-Dumo.jpg Rosali Santa Maria Dumo, lady guard and assistant teacher https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/xvndbluq/Sally-Mallari.jpg Sally Mallari, executive assistant https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/eyle9z3k/Joy-Octoso.jpeg Joy Octoso, duty manager https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/n3fsslxu/Mylyn-Anciro.jpeg Mylyn Anciro, laundry supervisor Gulf News en 2026-08-06T12:42:12.158+04:00 'She gives us hope': Why Alex Eala means so much to Filipinos overseas people, Tennis, UAE, Pinoy, UAE, Filipina tennis player, Philippines, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/burjeel-h1-profit-rises-974-after-patient-visits-reach-37m-1.500632399 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/08/04/Burjeel-Medical-City-_17b1068a456_large.jpg A view of Burjeel Medical City in Abu Dhabi Gulf News en 2026-08-06T12:27:31.752+04:00 Burjeel H1 profit rises 97.4% after patient visits reach 3.7m Markets https://gulfnews.com/opinion/philippines-why-resistance-to-pax-silica-comes-from-a-poverty-of-ideas-1.500632329 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/knvf54ch/BANATAO_DIOSDADO_DADO_179f68a9bae_original_ratio.jpg Diosdado “Dado” Banatao, who died on Dec. 25, 2025, at 79, rose from poverty to become a Silicon Valley semiconductor pioneer. The Filipino engineer began school barefoot because his family could not afford shoes. In 1981, he helped develop a 10-Mbit Ethernet CMOS data-link control and transceiver chip. He later pioneered a single-chip graphics accelerator that made personal computers faster and more capable of graphical interfaces. At the time of his death, fis fortune was estimated at up to $2 billion. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/0d4jsf3a/Dado-Banatao.jpg Pax Silica: Meet Dado Banatao, the Filipino who became a billionaire in Silicon Valley. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/5plyxv9q/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-6.38.35-AM.png The proposed Pax Silica industrial and tech hub in the Philippines covers an area of 4,000 acres, which is equal to about 1,619 to 1,620 hectaresl. It is planned within New Clark City in Tarlac, 1 hr by car north of Manila, as part of the Luzon Economic. The hub is designed as an AI, semiconductor, critical minerals and advanced manufacturing economic security zone. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/cgjdk99d/BANATAO_DIOSDADO_DADO_179f68a9cb6_original_ratio.jpg One of the best minds of Silicon Valley is a Filipino-American engineer Diosdado “Dado” Banatao, who grew so poor he went to school barefooted. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/6yku8qc3/Dado-Banatao.jpg Every personal computer (PC) we see today has two things that can be credited to Dado Banato, a Filipino inventor in Silicon Valley: the PC chip set and the graphics accelerator chip. But the man whose intellect has contributed what makes every single PC work started in a humble home in northern Philippines, in a pastoral province known as Cagayan Valley. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-27/8h9725hw/newsml_afp_com_20260727T082708Z_doc_c39q8zq.jpeg Protesters carry an effigy of US President Donald Trump during an anti-government/anti-Pax Silica demonstration that coincides with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos’ State of the Nation Address (SONA) in the House of Representatives, in Quezon City suburban Manila on July 27, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-23/f9bktxoz/Manila-American-Cemetery-Pinterest.jpeg The Manila American Cemetery is located in Fort Andres Bonifacio, Taguig, Metro Manila, within the boundaries of what used to be Fort William McKinley. Spanning 152 acres, it’s home to 17,206 gravesites, including 16,859 American dead from WWII. War dead from other Allied countries were also laid to rest here, as were the bodies of over 3,000 "unknowns". https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/qvpozmhg/PaxSilica_map_BCDA_23July2026_scaled.webp Pax Silica is an ambitious tech, manufacturing and critical minerals hub set to be located next to Clark International Airport about 100km north of Manila. The Philippines is a major producer of natural but critical minerals like nickel, most of it is exported to China where it's processed and re-exported as finished products (EV batteries, stainless steel). Gulf News en 2026-08-06T12:16:20.825+04:00 Pax Silica: Meet the Filipino who became a billionaire in Silicon Valley Opinion, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/pakistan-skipper-babar-azam-levels-imran-khans-all-time-record-after-west-indies-win-1.500632384 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/96dssghk/newsml_afp_com_20260803T201248Z_doc_c3vq2ay.jpeg Babar Azam of Pakistan hits 4 during the second day of the second Test match between West Indies and Pakistan at Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on August 3, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T12:06:56.503+04:00 Pakistan skipper Babar Azam levels Imran Khan’s all-time record after West Indies win Cricket, cricket, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/space42-revenue-rises-15-satellite-to-phone-services-near-rollout-1.500632364 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/11/08/Stock-Yahsat_184564b842c_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-06T12:02:32.106+04:00 Space42 revenue rises 15%, satellite-to-phone services near rollout Markets, Space https://gulfnews.com/things-to-do/from-al-shami-concert-to-cat-brunches-10-things-to-do-in-dubai-this-weekend-1.500632341 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/fio4mjql/Hilly-Natural-Mountains-Aesthetics-Mood-Photo-Collage-12.png From concerts, food, to cats, here is your weekend round-up. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/mopox1hw/Hilly_Natural_Mountains_Aesthetics_Mood_Photo_Collage_10.png Al Shami and Leen Hayek at Beat The Heat DXB https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/5drpgda3/Hilly_Natural_Mountains_Aesthetics_Mood_Photo_Collage_11.png Ramy Gamal and Wael Jassar https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/88czepi1/Frat-Party-6.jpg Lucky Voice https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/3vu4ia1d/dubai-outlet-mall.jpg.avif Dubai Outlet Mall Indoor Run https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/hfcgwqk5/Chefs-Society-city-centre-Mirdif-e1784288167648-1024x587.jpg Chef's Society at City Centre Mirdif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/6jx5ln4q/The-Riviera-2.jpeg The Riviera pop-up https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/mvma4ysu/4e4addea-a467-4f63-be50-f28b8dba8b73.png International Cat Day at Uptown Social https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/bzduklzx/Demon-Duck-Image.jpg The Banyan Brunch Club at Alizée https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/iogsf3aa/LegoLand-HotelLEAD.jpg LEGOLAND Hotel Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/r3kegktd/Casio_Melodica_Offer1.jpg Start learning the piano Gulf News en 2026-08-06T11:58:15.915+04:00 From Al Shami concert to cat brunches: 10 things to do in Dubai this weekend Things To Do, Lifestyle, UAE, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ranbir-kapoors-ramayana-english-stuns-fans-with-ai-like-dubs-how-is-this-real-1.500632348 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/5tk1omuj/ranbirkapoor.webp Ranbir Kapoor in Ramayana. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T11:44:17.412+04:00 Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana English stuns fans with AI-like dubs: 'How is this real?' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/mitchell-starc-eyes-kapil-dev-milestone-as-australia-begin-bangladesh-test-series-1.500632355 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/pcfi2ens/202608053892118.jpg Starc on verge of surpassing Dev, Steyn during Bangladesh Tests Gulf News en 2026-08-06T11:41:39.094+04:00 Mitchell Starc eyes Kapil Dev milestone as Australia begin Bangladesh Test series Cricket, cricket, Australia https://gulfnews.com/business/property/where-sharjah-property-buyers-spent-most-as-july-deals-hit-dh7-billion-1.500632308 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-21/twzpv1uv/newsml_afp_com_20260521T164457Z_doc_b3mm3ye.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-06T11:37:03.664+04:00 Where Sharjah property buyers spent most as July deals hit Dh7 billion Property, Sharjah property https://gulfnews.com/sport/buttler-backs-sooryavanshi-to-beat-highest-run-scorer-record-1.500632344 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/jlkzw4qv/VAIBHAV-BUTTLER.jpg Buttler backs the teenager to break his record run tally https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/wa7paybc/newsml_afp_com_20260524T131455Z_doc_b3w67rf.jpeg Sooryavanshi captured the headlines during the 2026 IPL Gulf News en 2026-08-06T11:36:58.178+04:00 Buttler backs Sooryavanshi to beat highest run-scorer record Sport, Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-marks-60-years-since-late-sheikh-zayed-became-ruler-of-abu-dhabi-founding-fathers-vision-still-shaping-nations-progress-1.500632321 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-06/lvzp4jp7/MBZ-Sheikh-Mohammed-Bin-Zayed-Official-Photo President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Gulf News en 2026-08-06T11:29:46.208+04:00 UAE marks 60 years since late Sheikh Zayed became Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Founding Father’s vision still shaping nation’s progress Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/bombay-high-court-convicts-ex-tehelka-editor-tarun-tejpal-of-rape-sets-aside-2021-acquittal-1.500632323 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/2tnex4bf/202608063893614.jpg The Bombay HC has convicted ex-Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal, reversing acquittal in a rape case. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T11:15:37.211+04:00 Bombay High Court convicts ex-Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal of rape, sets aside 2021 acquittal India, india https://gulfnews.com/world/when-will-nasa-release-photos-of-the-moon-crater-left-by-spacexs-rocket-impact-1.500632254 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/q7et724f/535418491.webp Eleven hundred tonnes of moon went up on Wednesday morning, and nobody on Earth watched it happen. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/fj8mvn4h/download.webp A UAE astronomical observatory said it tracked the impact of the upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on the Moon on Wednesday, with the collision estimated to have ejected around 1,100 tonnes of lunar soil and rocks into space. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/lcki51io/c2d53c96-0650-45da-8129-4f2dd4fec235.jpg.webp A section of SpaceX January 2025 Falcton 9 launch, pictured here, has crashed into the Moon Gulf News en 2026-08-06T10:03:49.359+04:00 When will NASA release photos of the Moon crater left by SpaceX's rocket impact? World, NASA https://gulfnews.com/sport/jos-buttler-becomes-all-time-leading-run-scorer-in-t20-1.500632252 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/5ewqkb36/IND_VS_ENG_0072.JPG Jos Buttler makes history becoming T20's all-time leading score runner Gulf News en 2026-08-06T10:03:36.021+04:00 Jos Buttler becomes all-time leading run scorer in T20 Sport, Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-resistance-bands-and-suspension-kits-on-amazonae-2026-train-anywhere-with-confidence-1.500626422 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/0cafepqv/resistancebands-1.png Man using suspension trainer beside a resistance band workout kit. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T10:00:00.000+04:00 Best resistance bands and suspension kits on Amazon.ae 2026: Train anywhere with confidence Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/rak-ceramics-proposes-10-fils-dividend-after-q2-profit-rises-29-1.500632247 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/vv7rsep6/RAK-Ceramics-HQ-image.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-06T09:49:12.194+04:00 RAK Ceramics proposes 10 fils dividend after Q2 profit rises 2.9% Markets https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/my-toys-cristiano-ronaldo-flaunts-his-stunning-car-collection-1.500632248 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/27sxawil/Ron-cars.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-06T09:47:09.711+04:00 ‘My toys,’ Cristiano Ronaldo flaunts his stunning car collection Football, Lifestyle, football, Cristiano Ronaldo https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/preity-zinta-on-batwara-1947-comeback-i-didnt-miss-acting-says-motherhood-was-her-biggest-milestone-1.500632226 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/93ld6z88/batwara.webp But while many assumed she was waiting for the right script or missing the spotlight, Preity says her priorities were elsewhere. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T09:41:06.346+04:00 Preity Zinta on Batwara 1947 comeback: ‘I didn’t miss acting’, says motherhood was her biggest milestone Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/ihc-h1-profit-nearly-triples-to-dh262-billion-revenue-rises-345-1.500632218 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/08/11/STOCK-IHC-International-holding-company_1828cb7e9f9_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-06T09:29:14.145+04:00 IHC H1 profit nearly triples to Dh26.2 billion, revenue rises 34.5% Markets https://gulfnews.com/uae/us-iran-conflict-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-august-6-2026-1.500632205 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/5m0n76ip/DXB_174e506f8bf_original_ratio.jpg A view of Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s busiest international airport since 2014. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T09:21:59.990+04:00 US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (August 6, 2026) UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/fancy-a-quick-getaway-these-uae-flight-deals-under-dh2000-are-still-available-despite-soaring-airfares-1.500632199 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/03742peb/20220526_hamad_airport_181014b3181_original_ratio.jpg Passengers at Doha International Airport. While airfares remain elevated on many routes this summer, travellers can still find return flights from the UAE to destinations including Muscat, Istanbul, Cairo and Athens for under Dh2,000 by choosing the right routes and travel dates. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T09:06:24.051+04:00 Fancy a quick getaway? These UAE flight deals under Dh2,000 are still available despite soaring airfares Aviation, Travel, Emirates airline, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/technology/iphone-18-pro-max-uae-price-hike-why-apples-next-flagship-may-test-buyers-1.500632189 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-10/0pth0mb8/iPhone-17-Pro-iPhone-17-Air-and-iPhone-17 REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE ONLY: Phone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T09:01:06.795+04:00 iPhone 18 Pro Max UAE price hike: Why Apple’s next flagship may test buyers Technology, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/your-money/saving-investment/dirham-strength-against-indian-pakistani-rupees-and-philippine-peso-opens-lucrative-transfer-window-for-expats-1.500301712 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-12/dk86y3am/Stock-exchange-remit Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T08:54:56.190+04:00 Indian rupee, Pakistani rupee and Philippine peso stay soft, lifting dirham value for expats. Should you remit now? YourMoney-Saving-Investment, Pakistan, Philippines, India, Markets, Pakistan, Indian Rupee, india, Philippines, Philippine peso, UAE remittance https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/aramex-revenue-hits-record-dh183-billion-profit-rises-sevenfold-in-q2-1.500632177 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/04/16/190416_aramex_delivery_resources1_16a4505e01c_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-06T08:41:09.194+04:00 Aramex revenue hits record Dh1.83 billion, profit rises sevenfold in Q2 Markets, Aramex https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/meet-tukaram-mundhe-the-ias-officer-transferred-25-times-1.500631372 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/tmz02ehk/TUKARAM-1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-06T08:40:00.000+04:00 Meet Tukaram Mundhe, the IAS officer transferred 25 times India, viral https://gulfnews.com/world/perez-hilton-health-update-family-calls-ordeal-profoundly-heartbreaking-confirms-he-can-communicate-1.500632168 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/l23hlm6f/newsml_afp_com_20251111T000000Z_PH_GTY_2246294769.jpeg Authorities confirmed that Perez Heilton had been alone inside the home during the livestream. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T08:25:42.841+04:00 Perez Hilton health update: Family calls ordeal ‘profoundly heartbreaking’, confirms he can communicate World, Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/flying-today-from-the-uae-check-these-emirates-etihad-air-arabia-and-flydubai-cancellations-first-1.500631723 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-01/8qzb1p7w/EK-Collage.jpeg Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia issue alerts on Kuwait and Bahrain services Gulf News en 2026-08-06T08:23:44.210+04:00 Flying today from the UAE? Check these Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydubai cancellations first Aviation, Travel, Etihad Airways, FlyDubai, Emirates airline, Aviation, Air Arabia https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pradeep-rawat-funeral-emotional-aamir-khan-lagaan-team-bid-farewell-salman-khan-pays-tribute-1.500632144 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/pyzilfqi/202608053892022.jpeg Rawat died on August 4 at the age of 74, following a relapse of cancer. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T07:58:24.619+04:00 Pradeep Rawat funeral: Emotional Aamir Khan, Lagaan team bid farewell; Salman Khan pays tribute Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/every-child-learns-differently-should-every-child-be-educated-the-same-way-1.500631742 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/fzbcaosv/classroom.jpg For generations, education has largely been designed around a single model. Children of the same age progress through the same curriculum, at the same pace, in the same environment, following the same timetable. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/4ycohfcu/Hugh_Viney.jpg Hugh Viney Gulf News en 2026-08-06T07:51:00.000+04:00 Every child learns differently. Should every child be educated the same way? Op-Eds, Education, Education https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-forecast-temperatures-reach-50c-as-chance-of-rain-to-persist-in-uae-1.500632089 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/7ujqvjs8/Summer-rain.avif The NCM said an extension of a surface low-pressure system from the east, combined with an upper-air low-pressure system, would support the formation of convective clouds over the coming days. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T07:47:40.709+04:00 UAE weather forecast: Temperatures reach 50°C as chance of rain to persist in UAE Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/lock-upp-season-2-is-over-whew-shreya-kalra-has-the-last-laugh-with-rs-1-crore-whats-the-next-hate-watch-1.500632134 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/6nrz7ew0/shreya-kalra.webp After weeks of betrayals, blow-ups, and contestants gleefully throwing one another under the bus, the finale saved its biggest twist for last: Shreya Kalra walked away with the trophy and a cool Rs 1 crore Gulf News en 2026-08-06T07:46:34.773+04:00 Lock Upp Season 2 is over (whew): Shreya Kalra has the last laugh with Rs 1 crore. What’s the next hate-watch? Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-oman-report-positive-progress-on-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-framework-as-us-tehran-talks-advance-1.500630949 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/dcxv9j4k/20.jpg The joint statement of the two countries, containing the main considerations and points of agreement, is also in the final review and drafting stage," spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said, according to state news agency IRNA. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/i7mx2efj/HO_GctAXoAAjpec.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-06T07:35:31.822+04:00 Iran says new Strait of Hormuz shipping route agreed with Oman Mena, Donald Trump, iran nuclear programme, Iran, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war, us-israel https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/communication-with-supreme-leader-mojtaba-very-difficult-at-moment-iranian-president-1.500632125 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/8qc8rf0q/202608063893413.jpg Communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-29/u6v6iodv/Mojtaba-Khamenei.avif Iranian army soldiers stand in front of a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojataba Khamenei, during a rally to show their solidarity and support in Tehran. File photo taken on April 29, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T07:23:06.680+04:00 Communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba 'very difficult at moment': Iranian President Mena https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/sweet-revenge-alex-eala-avenges-heartbreak-powers-past-alycia-parks-6-1-4-6-6-2-to-reach-canadian-open-third-round-1.500632115 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/2a02bf29/Screenshot-2026-08-06-at-10.55.12-AM.png Alex Eala defeated American Alycia Parks 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 in the Round of 64 on Centre Court at Sobeys Stadium, advancing to the third round of the WTA 1000 event. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T07:05:37.766+04:00 Sweet revenge: Alex Eala avenges heartbreak, powers past Alycia Parks 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 to reach Canadian Open third round Tennis https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/twin-earthquakes-rattle-northern-california-trigger-shakealert-warnings-1.500632105 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/phpy6hwp/earthquake_170e1d6f49b_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-06T06:50:40.417+04:00 Twin earthquakes rattle Northern California, trigger ShakeAlert warnings Americas https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/how-does-google-make-money-when-you-use-it-for-free-1.500631768 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-12-20/1nbpemjz/US_weighs_big_changes_at_Google__including_breakup_1926f81d8c8_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-06T06:08:00.000+04:00 How does Google make money when you use it for free? Markets, Technology, Americas, Google https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/broad-peak-avalanche-3-climbers-still-missing-as-rescuers-recover-7-bodies-1.500632086 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/x12femut/f4c828a960dcfdc0ed8f5ca4eb82e254.jpg Global fundraising campaign launched to support families of Broad Peak avalanche victims. Rescuers recovered and identified the bodies of Nadhira Ahmed Abdullah Al Harthy of Oman, Pur Bahadur Gurung of Nepal and Mallory Geis of the United States. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/0yd1ezec/HNVKbqXbIAAIn0x.jpg Record-breaking British-Nepali climber Nirmal "Nims Dai" Purja was among the 10 climbers who died in the July 30, 2026 Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan. Drones and military helicopters are helping in the search and recovery operations. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T06:02:20.354+04:00 Broad Peak avalanche: 3 climbers still missing as rescuers recover 7 bodies Asia https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/why-this-dubai-based-iraqi-dentist-treats-some-patients-for-free-1.500631651 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/2ubugtvd/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-01-at-18.44.27.jpeg Dr. Osama Al Hashimi, owner of Osama Al Hashimi Dental Clinic https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/r08qbz0h/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-01-at-18.44.27-1.jpeg Dr. Osama Al Hashimi with a patient https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/ddq5rzfr/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-05-at-15.50.06.jpeg Dr. Osama Al Hashimi with one of his staff members Gulf News en 2026-08-06T06:00:00.000+04:00 Why this Dubai-based Iraqi dentist treats some patients for free people, UAE, Stories-of-success, UAE, Iraq https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/education/best-affordable-schools-dubai-khda-ratings-1.500631978 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-25/dane1ug4/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-25-at-8.08.27-AM.jpeg Parents looking for value can find several KHDA-rated schools with strong academic standards without paying premium private school fees (picture used for illustrative purposes). Gulf News en 2026-08-06T06:00:00.000+04:00 Dubai schools under Dh45,000: Top-rated KHDA schools with affordable fees Living-Education, Education, KHDA, Dubai private schools https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-since-the-1960s-how-a-pakistani-family-preserved-old-bills-rental-papers-and-rare-photos-in-a-home-museum-1.500631596 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/9alvfmsf/Untitled-design-1.jpg Shaukat Rana Muhammad Rafi has preserved decades of bills, telegrams, stamps in his home. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/08341lql/DSC09129.JPG Shaukat Rana Muhammad Rafi with his sons, Taimur Rana and Muhammad Asad. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/crshlyh8/shaukat2.jpeg Shaukat Rana Muhammad Rafi's first driving license https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/hdcqgxhe/tradelicense.jpeg The trade license in 1976 issued by Dubai municipality https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/o5o24zzu/stamps.jpeg Shaukat Rana's collection of stamps. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/o0ebladk/anoldjob-letter.jpeg Muhammad Rafi (Shaukat father) job letter in 1966 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/lwus5wlw/telegrams.jpeg Telegrams, carefully preserved. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/5fx8i0xz/asad.jpeg Carrying this responsibility forward is his son, Muhammad Asad Shaukat Rana, who serves as the guardian, conservator, and archivist of this collection documenting Dubai's history. " Gulf News en 2026-08-06T06:00:00.000+04:00 Dubai since the 1960s: How a Pakistani family preserved old bills, rental papers and rare photos in a home museum UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-moves-to-shut-a-kentucky-organ-donation-group-citing-safety-failures-1.500632018 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/zqs58ojv/preview.jpg FILE - Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., listens during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, May 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File) Gulf News en 2026-08-06T05:47:09.563+04:00 US moves to shut Kentucky organ donation group, citing safety failures organ donation transplant Kentucky nearmiss https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/oil-hovers-near-80-as-us-iran-deal-hopes-offset-lingering-hormuz-supply-risks-1.500632065 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/t32jdnup/Untitled-design-3.jpg The crude oil tanker Idemitsu Maru, owned by a subsidiary of Idemitsu Kosan, sailing through Ise Bay near Chita City in Aichi Prefecture. File photo taken on May 25, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T05:21:28.033+04:00 Oil hovers near $80 as US-Iran deal hopes offset lingering Hormuz supply risks Energy https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/uae-sees-deeper-diversification-driven-transformation-1.500631724 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/bx29zs60/WLD-UAE-GDP-1-Read-Only.jpg The UAE has invested in industries capable of generating growth beyond hydrocarbons. The latest figures show that non-oil activities are expanding while accounting for a larger share of national output. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T05:05:00.000+04:00 UAE sees deeper diversification-driven transformation Op-Eds, Government, UAE economy https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/15-states-now-linked-to-iceberg-lettuce-cyclospora-outbreak-cdc-says-1.500632008 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/iq2v0fh3/preview.jpg FILE - This undated photo taken through a microscope provided by the CDC shows Cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts found in a fresh stool sample which had been prepared with a formalin solution and stained with safranin. (CDC via AP, File) Gulf News en 2026-08-06T04:41:05.216+04:00 Parasitic illness: 15 states now linked to iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak, CDC says Cyclospora CDC Taylor Farms lettuce https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/hormuz-deal-takes-shape-but-its-not-trumps-deal-1.500632054 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/f2sy28ip/202608023888278.jpg US President Donald Trump said Washington and Tehran were having “very good discussions” and suggested a resolution could be “close”, citing Hormuz "reopening". Gulf News en 2026-08-06T04:22:08.071+04:00 Hormuz deal takes shape — but it’s not Trump’s deal Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/russian-drone-factory-director-badly-injured-in-car-explosion-1.500631590 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/s76a1gfl/preview.jpg FILE - Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, speaks with Vladimir Tkachuk, the head of the Uraldronzavod, during his visit to the Special Technology Centre in St. Petersburg, Russia, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T03:36:50.033+04:00 Russian drone factory director badly injured in car explosion russia moscow explosion urals drone tkachuk uraldrinzavod https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/senate-confirms-dr-erica-schwartz-as-cdc-director-bringing-new-leadership-to-troubled-agency-1.500631972 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/xfsdg5sp/preview.jpg Erica Schwartz testifies during a Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions committee confirmation hearing to be the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib) Gulf News en 2026-08-06T03:29:58.954+04:00 Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to troubled agency Erica Schwartz CDC director Trump https://gulfnews.com/uae/employers-to-bear-their-full-share-of-pension-contributions-for-emirati-employees-1.500632043 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/h7peo28v/Emiratis1.jpeg In an explanatory statement outlining the latest updates, Nafis noted that employers’ contributions were previously introduced on a gradual basis, starting at 0% in the first year, followed by 2%, 4%, 5%, and 6% in subsequent years. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/znbdd78h/Emiratis3.jpeg Nafis emphasises that the concept of a fair salary is intrinsically linked to the long-term protection of Emirati employees in the private sector. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/d0xjjof5/Emiratis2.jpeg Nafis encourages Emiratis to view the private sector as an environment that offers genuine opportunities for professional growth. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T03:23:21.695+04:00 Employers to bear their full share of pension contributions for Emirati employees UAE, Employment https://gulfnews.com/world/scientists-are-certain-a-wayward-spacex-rocket-slammed-into-the-moon-as-predicted-1.500631792 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/vjuz1qzm/preview.jpg FILE - A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from pad 39A with a payload of a pair of lunar landers at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Jan. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File) Gulf News en 2026-08-06T02:56:34.176+04:00 Scientists are certain a wayward SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon as predicted spacex rocket moon crash elon musk https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/abdul-el-sayed-the-michigan-doctor-who-wants-to-lead-the-left-to-the-us-senate-1.500632016 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/w0t2z55d/newsml_afp_com_20260805T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289211554.jpeg Michigan Democratic Senate primary winner Abdul El-Sayed arrives to a press conference in front of the Spirit of Detroit statue on August 05, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. Gulf News en 2026-08-06T02:42:13.158+04:00 Abdul El-Sayed, the Michigan doctor who wants to lead the left to the US Senate Americas https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/fifa-reaffirm-full-support-for-infantino-apologise-for-world-cup-privatisation-plan-1.500632022 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-01/shspqfpe/preview.jpg FIFA President Gianni Infantino reaffirmed that Iran will take part in its World Cup fixtures held in the United States Gulf News en 2026-08-06T02:37:44.530+04:00 FIFA 'reaffirm full support' for Infantino, apologise for World Cup privatisation plan Football, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/multiple-people-killed-in-north-carolina-shooting-1.500631990 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/3cnrm5ev/gulfnewsimport20211012Stock-crime-police-jailed17c752f0d88large.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-06T00:02:08.838+04:00 Multiple people killed in North Carolina shooting Americas https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/fresh-off-historic-title-alex-eala-rejoins-venus-williams-in-toronto-1.500631985 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/fy8aathp/newsml_afp_com_20260803T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288166829.jpeg Jessica Pegula of the United States returns a shot against Alexandra Eala of the Philippines in the women's singles championship match on the final day of the Mubadala DC Open 2026 at William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on August 3, 2026 in Washington, DC. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T23:48:03.119+04:00 Fresh off historic title, Alex Eala rejoins Venus Williams in Toronto Tennis, Filipina tennis player, Philippines, Tennis, Alex Eala https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/pakistan-beat-west-indies-by-eight-wickets-to-level-series-2-1.500631981 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/be52lyj8/newsml_afp_com_20260805T173534Z_doc_c42p33k.jpeg Babar Azam (L) of Pakistan and Roston Chase (R) of West Indies share the trophy for the drawn series at the end of the fourth day of the second Test match between West Indies and Pakistan at Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on August 5, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T23:31:09.874+04:00 Pakistan beat West Indies by eight wickets to level series Cricket, cricket, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/lightning-strike-kills-footballer-injures-nine-during-match-in-southern-thailand-1.500631963 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/snuu5igg/image.jpg The incident occurred during the Golok Cup regional tournament at Santiphap Stadium in Narathiwat province as players continued competing in heavy rain brought by the monsoon season. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T23:04:47.385+04:00 Lightning strike kills footballer, injures nine during match in southern Thailand Asia, Asia https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/yemen/yemens-houthis-say-attacked-saudi-oil-tanker-in-the-red-sea-1.500631157 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/5ajvlj20/202608053892293.jpg Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said on Wednesday that they attacked two Saudi oil tankers, as the rebels pressed on with their maritime blockade of the kingdom. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T23:00:12.832+04:00 Yemen's Houthis claim attacks on two Saudi oil tankers Yemen https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/man-arrested-at-trumps-la-golf-course-faces-firearms-charge-1.500631952 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/9fnqo7cc/22.jpg Taele first came to the attention of authorities on Friday at the Rancho Palos Verdes golf course. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T22:41:41.458+04:00 Man arrested at Trump's LA golf course faces firearms charge Americas https://gulfnews.com/uae/science/uae-observatory-tracks-falcon-9-rocket-stage-impact-on-moon-1.500631937 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/fj8mvn4h/download.webp A UAE astronomical observatory said it tracked the impact of the upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on the Moon on Wednesday, with the collision estimated to have ejected around 1,100 tonnes of lunar soil and rocks into space. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T22:23:54.669+04:00 UAE observatory tracks Falcon 9 rocket stage impact on Moon Science, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-president-canadian-pm-discuss-bilateral-cooperation-in-phone-call-1.500631938 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/yj3zya6m/i0i061ch1ka1pctpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-05T22:15:40.427+04:00 UAE President, Canadian PM discuss bilateral cooperation in phone call Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/dh30m-uae-lottery-winning-numbers-revealed-check-the-latest-results-1.500631900 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/144otoa5/Screenshot-2026-08-05-at-9.37.05-PM.png UAE Lottery show host Diala Makki during Lucky Day Draw No. 260805 Gulf News en 2026-08-05T21:54:57.292+04:00 Dh30m UAE Lottery: Winning numbers revealed – check the latest results UAE, The UAE Lottery https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-says-close-to-hormuz-plan-with-oman-but-reopening-depends-on-us-1.500631776 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/rxujc3f6/ANI_20260612131539.jpg Esmaeil Baqaei, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Gulf News en 2026-08-05T21:34:12.817+04:00 Iran says close to Hormuz plan with Oman, but reopening depends on US Mena, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/middle-east-war-fuels-philippine-solar-surge-as-households-seek-cheaper-power-1.500630917 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/boz07swu/21.jpg Workers installing solar panels on a roof in Carmona, in the Philippine province of Cavite. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/7d594oui/newsml_afp_com_20260805T020045Z_doc_c2ez2g6.jpeg Solar panels on the roof of SM Mall of Asia in Pasay, Metro Manila. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/htbphea4/newsml_afp_com_20260805T020045Z_doc_c2ey6za.jpeg Shows workers installing solar panels on a roof in Carmona, in the Philippine province of Cavite. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/yoa4qe41/newsml_afp_com_20260805T020045Z_doc_c2ey6yx.jpeg Solar panels on the roof of residential homes in Paranaque, Metro Manila. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/hatigo7i/newsml_afp_com_20260805T020030Z_doc_c2ey6zg.jpeg Workers installing solar panels on a roof in Carmona, in the Philippine province of Cavite. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/fzjs4elg/newsml_afp_com_20260805T020029Z_doc_c2ey6zb.jpeg Workers installing solar panels on a roof in Carmona, in the Philippine province of Cavite. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/u6c2ijr9/newsml_afp_com_20260805T020029Z_doc_c2ey6zh.jpeg Workers installing solar panels on a roof in Carmona, in the Philippine province of Cavite. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/19ty2l32/newsml_afp_com_20260805T020029Z_doc_c2ey6z9.jpeg Workers installing solar panels on a roof in Carmona, in the Philippine province of Cavite. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/mw05hnkf/newsml_afp_com_20260805T020029Z_doc_c2ey6z2.jpeg Workers putting on safety gear before installing solar panels on a roof in Carmona, in the Philippine province of Cavite. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T20:43:28.135+04:00 Middle East war fuels Philippine solar surge as households seek cheaper power Philippines, Energy https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/woman-arrested-as-four-people-stabbed-in-central-london-1.500631668 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/yne9sh4d/16.jpg Police officers stand beside cordon tape at Endell road in covent garden, central London. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T20:15:38.062+04:00 Woman arrested as four people stabbed in central London Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/who-is-abdul-al-sayed-the-public-health-reformer-who-could-become-americas-first-muslim-senator-1.500631797 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/5gyugb6u/newsml_afp_com_20260805T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289202909.jpeg Michigan Democratic Senate primary winner Abdul El Sayed leaves after holding a press conference in front of the Spirit of Detroit statue on August 05, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/6ahm89by/newsml_afp_com_20260805T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289203341.jpeg Michigan Democratic Senate primary winner Abdul Al Sayed speaks during a press conference in front of the Spirit of Detroit statue on August 05, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T20:02:41.208+04:00 Who is Abdul Al Sayed, the public health reformer who could become America's first Muslim senator? Americas, Mena, Egypt, americas https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-standing-desks-on-amazonae-2026-upgrade-your-home-office-with-the-right-height-adjustable-desk-1.500609731 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-16/ie5adert/standingdesk-1.png Modern standing desk workspace Gulf News en 2026-08-05T20:00:00.000+04:00 Best standing desks on Amazon.ae 2026: Upgrade your home office with the right height adjustable desk Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-rain-hits-al-dhafra-as-temperatures-soar-to-512c-1.500631491 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-23/jh520oiy/Rain-brings-cooler-stormy-weather-to-Abu-Dhabi. NCM warns of unstable conditions as storms build over Al Dhafra and eastern areas Gulf News en 2026-08-05T19:37:07.839+04:00 UAE weather: Rain hits Al Dhafra as temperatures soar to 51.2°C Weather https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-allows-transfer-of-foreign-workers-from-companies-to-individuals-1.500631747 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/civrdbsl/Saudi-Human-Resources.webp The service is available through its electronic platform, and is designed to regulate the transfer of expatriate workers from private sector establishments to individuals under specific rules and conditions. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T19:12:12.878+04:00 Saudi Arabia allows transfer of foreign workers from companies to individuals Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/dust-raising-winds-high-waves-forecast-along-saudi-red-sea-coast-1.500631728 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/42npwmke/Dust-blowing-winds.webp The weather conditions are expected to impact coastal areas between Yanbu and Al Qunfudhah, including the road linking the two cities, from August 5 to 7. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T19:11:43.255+04:00 Dust-raising winds, high waves forecast along Saudi Red Sea coast Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubais-etihad-rail-passenger-station-to-be-named-al-yalayis-station-1.500631739 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/u2k73ga2/New-Etihad-Rail-Dubai-Station-1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-05T19:01:57.620+04:00 Dubai’s Etihad Rail passenger station to be named ‘Al Yalayis Station’ UAE, Transport, Etihad Rail https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/israel-resumes-lebanon-strikes-as-talks-underway-in-rome-1.500631716 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/6tye25z0/19.jpg A Lebanese man sits outside his damaged house in the village of Zawtar al-Gharbieh, south Lebanon. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T18:44:08.486+04:00 Israel resumes Lebanon strikes as talks underway in Rome Mena, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/air-india-appoints-former-ethiopian-airlines-chief-as-ceo-1.500631705 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/n3fmzao4/Tewolde-Gebremariam.jpg Tewolde Gebremariam Gulf News en 2026-08-05T18:39:24.383+04:00 Air India appoints former Ethiopian Airlines chief as CEO Aviation, India, India UAE travel https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/from-carter-to-trump-why-washington-keeps-getting-iran-wrong-1.500631655 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/152mh2v6/US-PRESIDENTS-1.jpg Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-12-30/spadfan6/Jimmy-carter-Iran.jpg US President Jimmy Carter signs the order blocking Iranian funds in US banks, on November 14, 1979 in Washington DC, as White House Counsel Lloyd Cutler (left), Secretary of the Treasury G. William Miller (second right) and Attorney General Benjamin Civiletti look on. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2014/5/14/1_16a08270018.1332555_1507392179_16a08270018_large.jpg Former president Ronald Reagan while admitting to missteps in the Iran-Contra scandal, said ‘mistakes were made’. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-28/mfwfj18n/Larry_King_with_US_President_Bill_Clinton_and_Vice_President_Al_Gore_1772f841fe9_original_ratio.jpg Larry King with US President Bill Clinton and Vice-President Al Gore https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/10/27/obama-1666872525697_1841958439f_large.jpg File photo: US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden host former US President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama for the unveiling of their official White House portraits, in the East Room of the White House, in Washington, US, September, 7, 2022. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T18:34:07.161+04:00 From Carter to Trump: Why Washington keeps getting Iran wrong Americas, Mena, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/sharjah-issues-caravan-safety-guidelines-to-prevent-fires-and-protect-occupants-1.500631632 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/nnq6tfhc/Sharjah-Civil-Defence-issuses-Caravan-safety-guidelines.png The authority advised owners to inspect electrical wiring and connections regularly and ensure that suitable fire extinguishers are readily available and maintained in good working order. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T18:00:29.927+04:00 Sharjah issues caravan safety guidelines to prevent fires and protect occupants emergencies, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/banking/crypto-payments-in-uae-explained-1.500629742 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/047qom32/Bitcoin_17ade1dcec2_original_ratio.jpg Bitcoin and other digital assets are gaining new payment uses, but strict regulations still shape how transactions work. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T17:28:29.782+04:00 Crypto payments in UAE: What can you buy with Bitcoin? Living-Banking, YourMoney-Cryptocurrency, Markets, UAE Central Bank, Cryptocurrency https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/dubai-unveils-dh80m-plan-to-light-up-dubai-creek-1.500631630 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/57q5nep6/Creek-2.jpg Six key locations will be illuminated to create a vibrant nighttime destination. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T17:18:49.580+04:00 Dubai unveils Dh80m plan to light up Dubai Creek Government, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/dubai-aims-to-increase-emirati-teachers-in-private-schools-to-3000-by-2033-1.500631614 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/u4kik3mf/Emirati-Educator-Forum.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/telnswoe/Amina_Alkawari_jpg.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-05T17:07:36.991+04:00 Dubai aims to increase Emirati teachers in private schools to 3,000 by 2033 Education https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-consulate-in-dubai-clarifies-tatkal-service-for-urgent-applications-as-expats-face-passport-delays-in-uae-1.500631573 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/wb5217c9/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-05-at-4.58.08-PM.jpeg Dr E Vishnu Vardhan Reddy Gulf News en 2026-08-05T17:03:56.645+04:00 Indian Consulate in Dubai clarifies Tatkal service for urgent applications as expats face passport delays in UAE UAE, India, UAE, Indian expats, india https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/can-spider-man-become-cinemas-first-3-billion-film-only-seven-films-have-passed-2-billion-in-the-box-office-1.500631610 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/rhm5pw35/Hilly-Natural-Mountains-Aesthetics-Mood-Photo-Collage-9.png Only seven films have made more than $2 billion worldwide. Here's why Avatar stopped short of $3 billion and whether Spider-Man or Avengers could become the first film to reach the milestone. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/816a2fbb/merlin136943931c7277997-0176-4aa2-af30-c52d693cfd7c-superJumbo.jpg Avengers: Infinity War (2018) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/kbx2l831/45.jpg Tom Holland in a scene from "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." Gulf News en 2026-08-05T17:01:55.788+04:00 Can Spider-Man become cinema's first $3 billion film? Only seven films have passed $2 billion in the box office Entertainment, hollywood, Marvel https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-conflict-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-this-evening-august-5-1.500631589 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/ht7g97se/preview.jpg Washington and Tehran move closer to a possible arrangement, but shipping risks and Red Sea attacks keep tensions elevated. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T16:57:12.364+04:00 US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know this evening (August 5) Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/travel-scams-soar-as-cybercriminals-target-emirates-booking-sites-1.500631586 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/qzl57are/gulfnews2026-07-02si6hbtd0online-travel-booking.avif The attacks rely on fake airline websites, fraudulent ride-hailing platforms and deceptive booking pages designed to trick users into revealing sensitive financial information. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T16:46:55.592+04:00 Travel scams soar as cybercriminals target Emirates, booking sites Aviation, UAE, travel, Summer flights https://gulfnews.com/uae/were-hiring-abu-dhabi-business-reporter-1.500631572 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/35uh4loe/abu-dhabi-business-reporter.png Gulf News en 2026-08-05T16:43:25.326+04:00 We're hiring: Abu Dhabi Business Reporter UAE, Living-UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/spacex-rocket-stage-believed-to-have-slammed-into-moon-2-1.500631575 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-27/mrf1iol5/newsml_afp_com_20250227T003822Z_doc_36yn97q.jpeg Intuitive Machines' Athena lander on top of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, launches toward the moon from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Florida, February 26, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T16:36:48.725+04:00 SpaceX rocket stage believed to have slammed into Moon Americas, Space https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dubai-traffic-nears-normal-in-june-with-recovery-gaining-pace-in-q2-salik-ceo-1.500631531 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/08/11/Stock-Salik_189e3128d31_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-05T16:27:13.447+04:00 Dubai traffic nears normal in June, with recovery gaining pace in Q2: Salik CEO Markets, Salik https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/rta-adds-three-new-areas-to-dubai-bus-on-demand-network-as-ridership-rises-25-1.500631553 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/v0i4f4z7/حافلات-تحت-الطلب-تتوسع-إلى-20-منطقة-في-دبي-وتنقل-أكثر-من-نصف-مليون-راكب-في-ستة-أشهر-فقط-1.JPG 25.1 percent growth in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/ba3ksftk/حافلات-تحت-الطلب-تتوسع-إلى-20-منطقة-في-دبي-وتنقل-أكثر-من-نصف-مليون-راكب-في-ستة-أشهر-فقط-2.JPG Gulf News en 2026-08-05T16:20:27.762+04:00 RTA adds three new areas to Dubai Bus-On-Demand network as ridership rises 25% Transport, UAE, UAE, RTA, Dubai transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/fake-part-time-job-scams-dubai-police-warns-residents-of-bank-account-fraud-1.500631558 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/jywnck1t/HO9RPLIWIAA5fW.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-05T16:19:47.318+04:00 Fake part-time job scams: Dubai Police warns residents of bank account fraud Crime, Dubai, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/sharjah-advances-kalba-ring-road-expansion-project-1.500631525 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/l5rfi4uj/reader_picture_17b0720275c_original_ratio.jpg Illustrative image. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T16:08:16.091+04:00 Sharjah advances Kalba ring road expansion project Transport, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/cerave-moisturiser-review-the-dermatologist-favourite-explained-1.500617718 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-23/k44wdoj7/cerave-1.png CeraVe Moisturising Cream Gulf News en 2026-08-05T16:00:00.000+04:00 CeraVe moisturiser review: the dermatologist favourite explained Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/cristiano-ronaldo-and-georgina-rodriguez-wedding-this-weekend-heres-what-we-know-1.500631512 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/urcap2q7/Ron-wed.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-05T15:55:53.005+04:00 Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez wedding this weekend? Here’s what we know Football, Lifestyle, football, Cristiano Ronaldo, lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/why-is-it-raining-in-the-uae-when-its-nearly-50c-the-answer-starts-near-madagascar-1.500631464 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-16/zveszo4z/Rain UAE summer rains https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/jt9dt1nb/residents.jpg Residents enjoying the rain in Manama, near Fujairah, on August 4. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T15:44:19.267+04:00 Why is it raining in the UAE when it's nearly 50°C? The answer starts near Madagascar UAE, Weather, UAE weather, Rain https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/sharjah-civil-defence-unveils-three-new-firefighting-and-rescue-vehicles-1.500631382 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/cdd2b7jd/HO8pt6DaMAAN1Wo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-05T15:40:27.271+04:00 Sharjah Civil Defence unveils three new firefighting and rescue vehicles emergencies https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-orders-cooperatives-to-retire-workers-aged-70-and-above-1.500631255 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/sg1ev68x/gulfnewsimport20190415Kuwaitresources116a4505d5b9large.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-05T15:34:45.428+04:00 Kuwait orders cooperatives to retire workers aged 70 and above Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/shah-rukh-khan-replaces-virat-kohli-at-top-of-celebrity-brand-list-1.500631476 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-22/63022p36/newsml_afp_com_20250322T144943Z_doc_37j36vk.jpeg Shah Rukh Khan with Virat Kohli Gulf News en 2026-08-05T15:21:03.476+04:00 Shah Rukh Khan replaces Virat Kohli at top of celebrity brand list Cricket, BollyWood, Lifestyle, celebrity wars, Virat Kohli, shah rukh khan, lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/montenegro-visa-free-entry-uae-residents-1.500631440 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/tjftd82v/markfo-kotor-43729241920.jpg From dramatic Adriatic coastlines and medieval towns to direct flights from Dubai, Montenegro is fast becoming one of the UAE's most sought-after summer destinations. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T15:18:35.201+04:00 Montenegro visa-free entry for UAE residents: Why this European escape is booming this summer Living-UAE, Travel, Aviation, UAE Travel, Europe travel https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/the-price-of-waiting-why-clint-khan-says-dubais-strongest-investment-opportunities-are-becoming-more-selective-1.500631461 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/0qqqp08m/IMG3611.JPG Clint Khan Gulf News en 2026-08-05T15:08:57.038+04:00 The price of waiting: Why Clint Khan says Dubai’s strongest investment opportunities are becoming more selective Company News https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/moviedom-launches-indian-film-festival-of-dubai-1.500631460 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/fascr4p2/Movie-Dom.gif Gulf News en 2026-08-05T15:07:38.525+04:00 Moviedom launches Indian Film Festival of Dubai Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/netflix-confirms-musafir-cafe-season-2-just-12-days-after-its-streaming-debut-release-date-and-details-1.500631430 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/298h8cjj/MusafirCafe.jpg.avif Musafir Cafe started streaming on 24 July. Netflix confirmed a second season on Wednesday. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/ulpayo27/s87qdfn8mahima-625x30024July26.jpeg.webp Gulf News en 2026-08-05T15:00:02.272+04:00 Netflix confirms Musafir Cafe Season 2 just 12 days after its streaming debut: Release date and details Entertainment, TV, netflix https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/dubai-business-school-and-harvard-business-school-online-collaborate-to-advance-future-focused-business-education-1.500631407 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/1gs0ytzf/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-16-at-20.40.27-2.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/ynior986/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-16-at-20.40.28-2.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-05T14:45:59.511+04:00 Dubai Business School and Harvard Business School Online collaborate to advance future-focused business education Company News https://gulfnews.com/sport/sajid-khan-proves-pakistans-trump-card-yet-again-1.500631394 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/n7y6ofu5/newsml_afp_com_20260804T200452Z_doc_c3y928p.jpeg Sajid Khan of Pakistan celebrates the dismissal of unseen Amir Jangoo of West Indies during the third day of the second Test match between West Indies and Pakistan at Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on August 4, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T14:41:56.480+04:00 Sajid Khan proves Pakistan’s trump card yet again Sport, Cricket https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/watch-goalkeeper-shown-red-card-after-bizarre-incident-1.500631406 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/7dsez2mq/Goalie.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-05T14:38:06.573+04:00 Watch: Goalkeeper shown red card after bizarre incident Football, football https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/golden-dragon-marks-50-years-with-grand-opening-of-its-new-flagship-restaurant-1.500631398 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/0b6wprph/Golden-Dragon.gif Gulf News en 2026-08-05T14:36:45.811+04:00 Golden Dragon marks 50 years with grand opening of its new flagship restaurant Company News, Company News https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/arab-monetary-fund-staff-and-families-gain-hotel-gym-and-leisure-discounts-1.500631395 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/10/26/The-UAE-s-competitive-dining-scene-often-features-promotions-and-discounts--making-it-an-attractive-option-for-cost-conscious-consumers._18b6c9455d7_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-05T14:32:11.226+04:00 Arab Monetary Fund staff and families gain hotel, gym and leisure discounts Retail https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/no-relief-for-sara-duterte-as-philippine-supreme-court-dismisses-impeachment-petitions-1.500631389 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-07/cyzpr62d/newsml_afp_com_20260707T051515Z_doc_b9fw96b.jpeg Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte Gulf News en 2026-08-05T14:29:19.378+04:00 No relief for Sara Duterte as Philippine Supreme Court dismisses impeachment petitions Philippines, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/uae-tourists-can-claim-vat-refunds-at-19340-stores-and-on-noon-purchases-1.500631374 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-25/yupsjafk/VAT-refund VAT refund Gulf News en 2026-08-05T14:18:08.726+04:00 UAE tourists can claim VAT refunds at 19,340 stores and on Noon purchases Retail https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/we-thought-we-would-die-inside-air-indias-terrifying-turbulence-ordeal-and-what-caused-it-1.500631362 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/9ecxikyx/turbuilance.avif Overhead bin flaps hang open above the aisle after violent turbulence rocked the Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T14:16:03.514+04:00 ‘We thought we would die’: Inside Air India’s terrifying turbulence ordeal —and what caused it India, Aviation, india, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/mohamed-salah-set-to-join-trabzonspor-on-a-two-year-deal-1.500631149 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/61ezr7i7/newsml_afp_com_20260805T100830Z_doc_c3z89pt.jpeg Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah gestures as he arrives at Istanbul Ataturk Airport to complete his transfer to Turkish football club Trabzonspor in Istanbul on August 5, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T14:13:48.729+04:00 Mohamed Salah arrives in Istanbul to ecstatic welcome from hundreds of fans Football, football, Mohamed Salah, Turkey https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-south-fire-caused-by-workshop-accident-no-injuries-reported-civil-defence-1.500631361 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/04/16/Dubai-Civil-Defence_18787d37ffd_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-05T13:55:06.489+04:00 Dubai South fire caused by workshop accident, no injuries reported: Civil Defence UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/fifa-president-infantino-holds-emergency-talks-with-directors-1.500631360 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/cxmb20br/preview.jpg FILE - FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, talks to UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin during the FIFA 75th Congress at the Conmebol Convention Center in Luque, Paraguay, Thursday, May 15, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T13:53:08.291+04:00 FIFA president Infantino holds emergency talks with directors Football, FIFA World Cup, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-99-of-uae-labour-disputes-settled-without-court-1.500631337 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/12/13/MOHRE-v1-1702473148143_18c634ea700_large.jpg The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) headquarters. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/p4vfmd3t/Dr-Ahmed-Al-Qara.jpg Ahmed Al Qara, Director of Labour Relations Department at MOHRE Gulf News en 2026-08-05T13:29:32.411+04:00 How 99% of UAE labour disputes settled without court? UAE, UAE Labour Law https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-revokes-visa-of-brazilian-ambassador-to-washington-2-1.500631332 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/6npqiy2z/preview.jpg Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks to supporters during the Workers' Party convention, where he was confirmed as the party's presidential candidate for the next election in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T13:27:18.615+04:00 US revokes visa of Brazilian ambassador to Washington Americas https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pradeep-rawats-ghajini-scarred-audiences-with-one-iron-rod-clink-how-he-got-aamir-khan-on-board-1.500631290 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/yqpj5rlm/praddep.webp Pradeep Rawat as Ghajini Gulf News en 2026-08-05T13:17:29.725+04:00 Pradeep Rawat’s Ghajini scarred audiences with one iron rod clink: How he got Aamir Khan on board Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/dxb-turns-into-indoor-walking-track-as-dubai-mallathon-lands-at-worlds-busiest-airport-1.500631296 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/uem1tfuw/Dubai-Mallathon.jpg Dubai Mallathon to turn DXB into an indoor walking track as part of a citywide initiative to encourage healthier and more active lifestyles. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T13:16:24.644+04:00 DXB joins Dubai Mallathon, transforming world’s busiest airport into fitness venue Lifestyle, people, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/dubais-1m-global-water-award-targets-ai-powered-water-solutions-1.500631302 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-22/smk3jhar/Saeed_Mohammed_Al_Tayer_MD_CEO_of_DEWA.JPG Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer Gulf News en 2026-08-05T13:10:40.515+04:00 Dubai’s $1m Global Water Award targets AI-powered water solutions Environment, Environment https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dubai-duty-free-lets-uae-residents-pay-with-crypto-at-dxb-and-online-1.500631261 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/4ghx6cxr/HO8C0OqaQAA1g6l.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/ggto3w6r/HO8C1AVbcAIh3vr.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-05T12:52:35.429+04:00 Dubai Duty Free lets UAE residents pay with crypto at DXB and online Aviation https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/yallah-eala-philippine-embassy-in-uae-celebrates-tennis-stars-remarkable-rise-1.500631247 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/r9t0o3m0/Capture1.PNG The Philippine Embassy in the UAE warmly congratulates Filipino tennis star Alex Eala on her recent landmark achievement https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/1xcq5tpc/Capture1.PNG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/a58nrw41/Capture2.PNG Gulf News en 2026-08-05T12:50:45.280+04:00 'Yallah Eala': Philippine Embassy in UAE celebrates tennis star's remarkable rise Tennis, UAE, Pinoy, UAE, Filipina tennis player, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/al-wathba-date-festival-celebrates-uae-farming-heritage-1.500631259 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/k3skn23j/dtes.jpg The inaugural event welcomed dozens of farmers, hundreds of harvest baskets and crowned the winners of the Largest Date Bunch competition. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T12:45:52.625+04:00 Al Wathba Date Festival celebrates UAE farming heritage people, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/business/why-financial-talent-will-shape-uae-wealth-management-1.500630428 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/ojtbck98/Brendan-Gow-and-the-Capital-Haus-Team.jpg The Capital Haus team with Founder and Executive Chairman, Brendan Gow https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/oekan8la/Brendan_Gow___Co___Founder_of_Capital_Haus.jpg Brendan Gow, Founder and Executive Chairman of Capital Haus Gulf News en 2026-08-05T12:33:00.918+04:00 Why financial talent will shape UAE wealth management Business, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/abu-dhabi-sees-sharp-rise-in-alternative-penalties-to-imprisonment-1.500631238 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/lnaigf8z/ADJD.jpg The Judicial Department says greater use of community service and electronic monitoring is helping rehabilitate offenders and support their reintegration into society. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T12:28:36.789+04:00 Abu Dhabi sees sharp rise in alternative penalties to imprisonment Government, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-adds-nine-african-routes-with-single-ticket-travel-through-saa-1.500631240 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/sgwvpfs9/emiratesandsouthafricanairwaysexpandcodeshareagreement.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-05T12:28:25.540+04:00 Emirates adds nine African routes with single-ticket travel through SAA Aviation, Emirates airline https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/list-of-all-movies-that-made-1-billion-as-spider-man-brand-new-day-joins-cinemas-elite-1.500631220 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/cdpa7fih/brandnewday.webp Zendaya and Tom Holland in Spider Man in Spider-Man Brand New Day https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-15/t815dyh8/preview.jpg This image released by A24 shows the characters Lady Yin, left, and Ne Zha in a scene from "Ne Zha 2." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/l2vgkglm/Richard_Attenborough__Laura_Dern__and_Sam_Neill_in_Jurassic_Park__1993__1579583274771_16fc67fff15_or.jpg Jurassic Park (1993): Spielberg strikes again with Jurassic Park, based on a 1990 novel, about a wealthy business man and a team of genetic scientists who create a park of resurrected dinosaurs. Of course, disaster ensues. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-10/pdwyo5sc/newsml_afp_com_20260609T000000Z_PH_GTY_2280809515.jpeg A view of Toy Story characters are seen during the Toy Story 5 Los Angeles World Premiere at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on June 09, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-11/wi4bn9z7/preview.jpg This image released by Disney shows Lo'ak, performed by Britain Dalton, left, and Tsireya, performed by Bailey Bass in a scene from "Avatar: Fire and Ash." Gulf News en 2026-08-05T12:22:29.561+04:00 List of all movies that made $1 billion as Spider-Man: Brand New Day joins cinema's elite Entertainment, HollyWood https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/hiring-a-domestic-worker-in-the-uae-heres-what-you-need-to-know-1.500631216 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/exwllnz5/How_to_apply_for_refund_on_a_domestic_worker_s_visa_deposit__1753bb20f7e_original_ratio.jpg MoHRE says employers must understand the key differences between licensed recruitment agencies and direct hiring before signing a contract. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T12:07:19.577+04:00 Hiring a domestic worker in the UAE? Here's what you need to know Government, MoHRE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/shame-on-you-for-calling-yourself-a-leader-khushbu-sundar-tears-into-udhayanidhi-stalin-over-trisha-krishnan-row-1.500631212 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/ve6zp4jx/202603103703182.jpg Khushboo Sundar https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-13/4t7jrj4k/VIJAY-TRISHA-11.jpg Thalapathy Vijay and Trisha. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T11:56:29.119+04:00 'Shame on you for calling yourself a leader': Khushbu Sundar tears into Udhayanidhi Stalin over Trisha Krishnan row Entertainment, South-Indian, India, Tamil Cinema https://gulfnews.com/world/perez-hilton-hospitalised-after-police-respond-to-tiktok-livestream-concerns-what-happened-1.500631199 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/l23hlm6f/newsml_afp_com_20251111T000000Z_PH_GTY_2246294769.jpeg Authorities confirmed the man had been alone inside the home during the livestream. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T11:55:19.827+04:00 Perez Hilton hospitalised after police respond to TikTok livestream concerns: What happened World, Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/how-overseas-filipino-workers-can-get-up-to-50000-to-complete-a-bachelors-degree-1.500631192 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-16/p21lz2t5/Graduation 500 qualified OFWs will form the first batch of LEAP-OFWs scholars. Photo for illustrative purposes only Gulf News en 2026-08-05T11:51:49.290+04:00 How overseas Filipino workers can get up to ₱50,000 to complete a bachelor's degree Philippines, UAE, Education, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/uae/qasr-al-watan-named-among-worlds-top-100-travel-experiences-for-2026-1.500631178 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/zb07nxzq/xbg0619s1ka0shcpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-05T11:38:15.463+04:00 Qasr Al Watan named among world's top 100 travel experiences for 2026 UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/jyotika-once-earned-3-times-more-than-suriya-now-its-30-times-less-1.500631164 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/rfuuhhu0/jtotika.webp Jyotika and Suriya have been married for nearly 20 years. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T11:27:35.877+04:00 Jyotika once earned 3 times more than Suriya: ‘Now it’s 30 times less' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/uae-shoppers-can-compare-8343-essential-goods-prices-across-525-outlets-1.500631150 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/at2ldy3g/UAEgrocery. UAE grocery Gulf News en 2026-08-05T11:20:49.898+04:00 UAE shoppers can compare 8,343 essential goods prices across 525 outlets Retail, Food https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/shandong-auto-and-auto-parts-matchmaking-event-held-in-sharjah-uae-1.500631148 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/uuvapafs/PHOTO-2026-08-04-16-48-08.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-05T11:05:14.569+04:00 Shandong Auto and Auto Parts matchmaking event held in Sharjah, UAE Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/apparel-group-launches-aivi-for-smarter-back-to-school-shopping-1.500631134 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/n0bki10k/PHOTO-2026-08-05-07-54-18.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-05T10:55:00.177+04:00 Apparel Group launches AIVI for smarter Back-to-School shopping Company News https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-shuts18-illegal-warehouses-in-jeddah-in-enforcement-raid-1.500630924 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/i0c5fcr9/Jeddah.webp 18 illegal warehouses have been closed during a joint enforcement campaign targeting unlicensed storage and distribution activities in Jeddah. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T10:34:41.441+04:00 Saudi Arabia shuts18 illegal warehouses in Jeddah in enforcement raid Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/mohamed-salah-to-arrive-in-turkey-to-complete-free-transfer-with-trabzon-1.500630919 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/56ejbchj/Mo-Salah.webp Turkish club Trabzonspor said Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah will arrive in Turkey on Wednesday to complete formalities for his proposed free transfer following his departure from Liverpool. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T10:34:10.372+04:00 Mohamed Salah to arrive in Turkey to complete free transfer with Trabzon Football, Football transfers https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-approves-partial-land-ownership-for-housing-developments-1.500630935 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/sh2vpjmf/Riyadh.webp The new framework is expected to provide greater flexibility for real estate developers by allowing housing projects to be established under a partial ownership model, supporting the growth of integrated residential communities and broadening investment opportunities in the property market. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T10:33:18.833+04:00 Saudi Arabia approves partial land ownership for housing developments Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-warns-consumers-to-stop-using-benq-portable-projector-over-fire-risk-1.500630941 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/f0vp8ifb/adobe-express-template-26-21.jpeg Consumers have been urged to stop using the BenQ GV31 Portable Projector immediately after identifying a battery defect that could pose a fire risk. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T10:32:53.355+04:00 Oman warns consumers to stop using BenQ portable projector over fire risk Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/european-technical-llc-launches-annual-maintenance-contracts-for-dubai-landlords-ahead-of-peak-summer-season-1.500631100 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/s6ckvyv1/image2-new.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-05T10:27:28.518+04:00 European Technical LLC launches annual maintenance contracts for Dubai landlords ahead of peak summer season Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/former-pakistan-cricketers-face-pcb-ban-over-unauthorised-league-1.500631097 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-01/5nepqs03/8h1LvYF5_400x400.png PCB bars use of Pakistan’s name in private cricket leagues after WCL fiasco: Report Gulf News en 2026-08-05T10:19:09.707+04:00 Former Pakistan cricketers face PCB ban over unauthorised league Cricket, cricket, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/dubai-real-estate-developers-prioritise-strategic-land-acquisitions-over-scale-1.500631096 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-12/tks9gaw0/STAFFNAT_260312_Dubai_Skyline_VSAKLANI_11773321046344.jpg Dubai skyline. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/0xun5j6n/Casa.jpeg Luthfullah K Gulf News en 2026-08-05T10:17:01.775+04:00 Dubai real estate developers prioritise strategic land acquisitions over scale Analysis https://gulfnews.com/uae/levoit-everestair-lands-in-the-uae-bringing-pure-air-to-families-battling-year-round-allergies-and-dust-1.500622711 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/2mn2xenp/1.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/fattybr6/2.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/3zk8xgz4/4.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/uee29z31/3.png Gulf News en 2026-08-05T10:16:16.645+04:00 Levoit EverestAir lands in the UAE, bringing pure air to families battling year-round allergies and dust UAE, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/my-life-with-the-walter-boys-a-snoozy-netflix-show-where-everything-happens-yet-nothing-happens-bring-on-season-3-1.500631072 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/h1i3ot5t/alex.jpg The poster of My Life with The Walter Boys, Nikki Rodriguez, Noah LaLonde and Ashby Gentry. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T10:08:09.788+04:00 My Life With the Walter Boys: A snoozy Netflix show where everything happens, yet nothing happens. Bring on Season 3 Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/agthia-proposes-144-higher-dividend-after-h1-profit-jumps-147-1.500631085 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/03/15/Stock---Agthia_186e4a5b837_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-05T10:08:07.165+04:00 Agthia proposes 14.4% higher dividend after H1 profit jumps 147% Markets https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-coolers-and-ice-boxes-on-amazonae-2026-keep-food-and-drinks-colder-for-longer-1.500603338 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-10/cgand3vi/watercoolers-1.png Coolers by the beach Gulf News en 2026-08-05T10:01:00.000+04:00 Best coolers and ice boxes on Amazon.ae 2026: Keep food and drinks colder for longer Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/therabody-theragun-review-a-premium-massage-gun-that-earns-its-place-for-regular-recovery-1.500599722 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-17/9bly9sl4/therabody-1.png Muscle Recovery Essentials Gulf News en 2026-08-05T10:00:00.000+04:00 Therabody Theragun review: A premium massage gun that earns its place for regular recovery Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/technology/top-10-billionaires-shaping-the-global-chip-industry-in-ai-age-leaders-behind-nvidia-tsmc-arm-intel-amd-samsung-asml-foxconn-cambricon-1.500629053 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/rhg82i9r/top-chipmakers.jpg TOP CHIP EXECS: As AI adoption accelerates, demand for high-performance chips has surged, transforming semiconductor companies into some of the world's most valuable businesses and creating unprecedented wealth for their founders and major shareholders. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/q45aqk02/Jensen_Huang_1891c719820_original_ratio.jpg Jensen Huang https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-14/g4ob9rve/preview.jpg Masayoshi Son, chairman and CEO of SoftBank Group, speaks during a business event in Tokyo, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (Miyuki Saito/Kyodo News via AP) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/q00su88m/samuelisrz2527_720x4801.jpg Henry Samueli is a co-founder and chair of Broadcom, a US tech giant that supplies chips for wireless and broadband communication. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-24/xwp32h0e/newsml_afp_com_20260424T054639Z_doc_a8tw7vb.jpeg Lei Jun, Chairman and CEO of Chinese electronics company Xiaomi, introduces Xiaomi's Vision Gran Turismo concept car at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 24, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/fup8hrb5/Cambricon-CNS.webp Chen Tianshi, 41. His meteoric rise underscores how China’s robust support for its domestic AI industry is minting a new class of state-aligned tech elites. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/dmib9zr0/HenryNicholasNAC.jpeg Henry Thompson Nicholas III, 66, holds a Master's and PhD in Electrical Engineering from University of California Los Angeles. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/z5b5q7p0/jason-richard-chang-1.jpg Jason Chang (right) and Richard Chang. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/1ftsnptf/Morris-Chang.webp Morris Chang https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/p83hd5lj/Model_B_Terry_Gou__founder_of_Foxconn_Technology_Group___183ea55c20c_original_ratio.jpg Foxconn’s founder Terry Gou. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/nmq0h2sk/Mark_Liu_TSMC_18fe840b6d1_original_ratio.jpg Mark Liu https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/5kdc4zbg/newsml_afp_com_20260706T172212Z_doc_b9et9rv.jpeg Intel Corporation CEO Lip-Bu Tan (R) watches as US President Donald Trump speaks during a Rose Garden Club event on the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 6, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-24/nfefpeh3/ANI_20260724075050.jpg Lisa Su, Chair and CEO, AMD Gulf News en 2026-08-05T09:58:42.118+04:00 Top billionaires shaping the global chip industry in AI age: Leaders behind NVIDIA, TSMC, Arm, Intel, AMD, Samsung, ASML, Foxconn, Cambricon Technology, Business https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/will-vvs-laxman-replace-ajit-agarkar-as-team-india-chief-selector-1.500631067 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/08/24/VVS-Laxman_182d0312965_large.jpg VVS Laxman Gulf News en 2026-08-05T09:53:36.779+04:00 Will VVS Laxman replace Ajit Agarkar as Team India chief selector? Cricket, cricket, india, BCCI https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/uae-pmi-rises-to-four-month-high-after-june-slump-hiring-resumes-1.500631051 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-23/3h6k65z5/STAFFNAT_250923_Ru_ya_Careers_Fair_VSAKLANI_291758625557825.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-05T09:39:47.420+04:00 UAE PMI rises to four-month high after June slump, hiring resumes economy, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/adnoc-distribution-profit-jumps-59-to-record-568-million-dividend-approved-1.500631038 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/11/11/ADNOC-Distribution_175b5da6de9_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-05T09:23:02.548+04:00 ADNOC Distribution profit jumps 59% to record $568 million, dividend approved Energy https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/alcaraz-withdraws-from-cincinnati-masters-with-wrist-injury-2-1.500631037 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/6gnw3gfl/Copy_of_898682_01_02_1713267986471_18ee6bad039_original_ratio.jpg Carlos Alcaraz Gulf News en 2026-08-05T09:17:22.665+04:00 Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati Masters with wrist injury Tennis, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/dana-gas-begins-iraq-gas-supplies-to-support-kirkuk-electricity-generation-1.500631019 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/i9xw25q8/03KhorMorKM250ExpansionFacilities.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-05T09:09:37.165+04:00 Dana Gas begins Iraq gas supplies to support Kirkuk electricity generation Energy https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/south-korea-police-raid-starbucks-hq-over-tank-day-fiasco-1.500630974 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/389uk271/newsml_afp_com_20260622T075710Z_doc_b7uh963.jpeg The logo of Starbucks coffee company is seen on a shop's window in Seoul on June 22, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T09:08:16.781+04:00 South Korea police raid Starbucks HQ over 'Tank Day' fiasco Asia https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/7-biggest-k-dramas-of-2026-still-to-come-ji-chang-wook-and-son-ye-jins-romance-song-kangs-return-and-more-1.500630224 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-27/2xgy8833/Untitled-design-1.png Scandal: The drama follows a web of intrigue and power as its characters engage in a high-stakes game of love and deception. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/mj05hl40/remarried-empress.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-05T08:57:18.464+04:00 7 biggest K-Dramas of 2026 still to come: Ji Chang-wook and Son Ye-jin's romance, Song Kang's return and more Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/us-iran-conflict-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-aug-5-2026-1.500630992 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-27/ts9v9cwt/DXB_Dubai_International_Airport_182d025b890_original_ratio.jpeg A scene inside Dubai International Airport (DXB). Gulf News en 2026-08-05T08:46:09.535+04:00 US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 5, 2026) UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/south-1.500630538 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/t29ls5w6/MOHAN-11.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/65v4921c/Chattakari.jpg A poster of the 1974 Malayalam film Chattakari, one of Mohan Sharma's breakthrough movies. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/fxp84hvn/Mohan-Sharma Mohan Sharma during the early years of his acting career. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T08:31:00.000+04:00 Veteran actor Mohan Sharma seeks help in old age home after decades on screen South-Indian, India https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/brazil-wants-argentine-ambassador-out-buenos-aires-1.500630933 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/sxzz962d/newsml_afp_com_20260803T020940Z_doc_c3tq8tb.jpeg This combination of pictures created on August 02, 2026 shows Argentina’s President Javier Milei speaking during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 21, 2026, and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaking during an event to highlight accomplishments in the first two years in office in Brasilia on April 3, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T08:19:27.567+04:00 Brazil wants Argentine ambassador out: Buenos Aires Americas https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/no-shame-in-admitting-it-failed-adipurush-writer-on-prabhas-film-asks-fans-to-stop-ramayana-comparisons-1.500630978 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/9a47ddip/prabhas.webp Gulf News en 2026-08-05T08:14:52.894+04:00 ‘No shame in admitting it failed’: Adipurush writer on Prabhas film, asks fans to stop Ramayana comparisons Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-were-having-very-good-discussions-insists-iran-keen-to-find-a-way-to-end-conflict-1.500630944 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/mck9ltjq/20260407007.JPG US-Iran tensions deepen after Trump’s fresh warning to Tehran Gulf News en 2026-08-05T08:07:54.197+04:00 Trump on Iran: 'We're having very good discussions', insists Tehran keen to find a way to end conflict Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/emirati-womens-day-this-dubai-label-turns-traditional-khoos-weaving-into-fashion-1.500630971 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/tztr0mvy/Dr.-Eng.-Suaad-Al-Shamsi-Amal-Ibrahim-Amani-Al-Shehhi-Reem-Al-Kaabi.JPG Dr. Eng. Suaad Al Shamsi, Amal Ibrahim, Amani Al Shehhi, Reem Al Kaabi, were panelists for the event. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T07:58:29.112+04:00 Emirati Women's Day: This Dubai Label turns traditional Khoos weaving into fashion Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/travel/flying-from-the-uae-today-emirates-etihad-air-arabia-flydubai-flights-cancellations-advisories-1.500630969 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-06/6oqi58s5/gulfnews2024-11-183b3019asflight18594ab55f7originalratio.avif Airlines continue to revise flight schedules due to operational constraints and temporary airspace restrictions across parts of the Gulf region. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T07:56:56.950+04:00 Flying from the UAE today? Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai flights cancellations, advisories Travel, Aviation, UAE Travel, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/singer-neha-bhasin-hits-out-at-bhumi-pednekar-over-scripted-neet-protest-remarks-keep-quiet-1.500630959 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/ggaciwoq/Untitled-design.png Bhumi's comments came amid protests led by the CJP over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T07:49:13.137+04:00 Singer Neha Bhasin hits out at Bhumi Pednekar over 'scripted' NEET protest remarks: ‘Keep quiet' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/strait-of-hormuz-why-are-there-two-routes-1.500630923 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/iga1tcmh/isw.jpg Map from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) and Critical Threats Project showing competing maritime traffic separation schemes in the Strait of Hormuz as August 4, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T07:48:30.765+04:00 Strait of Hormuz: Why are there two 'routes'? Mena https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/uaes-wynn-al-marjan-island-in-ras-al-khaimah-sets-opening-date-project-cost-climbs-to-57-billion-1.500630954 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-16/43v0q2go/Wynn-Al-Marjan-Island-1.jpg Construction is progressing rapidly at Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. Wynn Resorts has confirmed the integrated resort will welcome its first guests in September 2027. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T07:35:47.743+04:00 UAE's Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah sets opening date; project cost climbs to $5.7 billion Tourism, Ras Al Khaimah tourism https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/tom-hollands-spider-man-brand-new-day-crosses-1-billion-worldwide-in-just-six-days-1.500630952 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/wb62bldc/preview.jpg This image released by Sony Pictures shows Tom Holland in a scene from "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." (Sony Pictures via AP) Gulf News en 2026-08-05T07:27:34.543+04:00 Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Brand New Day crosses $1 billion worldwide in just six days, leaves The Odyssey behind Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-says-us-iran-talks-underway-calls-it-irans-last-chance-before-decapitation-1.500629793 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/6omo6uni/preview.jpg Iran outlines conditions for Strait of Hormuz shipping deal. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/6omo6uni/preview.jpg FILE - A man sits on a surfboard as a container ship and other commercial vessels appear anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Monday, July 27, 2026. (Razieh Poudat/ISNA via AP, File) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/12/08/REG-Netanyahu-1575811098449_16ee5a92752_large.jpg Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/ozlu6c4d/rezaee.jpeg Iranian Major Gen. Mohsen Rezaei https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-15/16igi7lz/newsml_afp_com_20250915T180837Z_doc_74l99md.jpeg Qatar's Foreign Mininstry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari Gulf News en 2026-08-05T07:23:19.031+04:00 US-Iran talks: Washington seeks denuclearisation deal as Europe weighs Hormuz role Mena, Donald Trump, Israel, Gaza, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/brent-tops-79-oil-prices-edge-higher-as-markets-weigh-us-iran-talks-hormuz-reopening-1.500630928 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/05/21/1.797567_4219047303_16ada58c407_large.jpg As of 10:58 am (Aug. 5) Tokyo time on Wednesday, OilPrice.com data showed WTI crude at $75.88 a barrel, up 11 cents, or 0.15%, while Brent crude was at $79.61, up 27 cents, or 0.34%. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T06:55:58.739+04:00 Brent tops $79: Oil prices edge higher as markets weigh US-Iran talks, Hormuz reopening Energy https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/aishwarya-rai-bachchan-aaradhya-greet-airport-staff-with-namaste-as-they-return-from-us-trip-1.500630912 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/9j2oal8u/202608053892030.jpg Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Aaradhya greet airport staff with ‘Namaste’ as they return from US trip Gulf News en 2026-08-05T06:40:44.019+04:00 Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Aaradhya greet airport staff with ‘Namaste’ as they return from US trip Entertainment, ians https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-forecast-afternoon-rain-chances-persist-through-sunday-as-temperatures-near-49c-1.500630909 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-28/25euq17i/rain Partly cloudy skies, scattered rain chances to linger over eastern and southern areas Gulf News en 2026-08-05T06:39:55.620+04:00 UAE weather forecast: Afternoon rain chances persist through Sunday as temperatures near 49°C Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-long-can-rice-meat-and-dairy-stay-out-in-uae-summer-food-poisoning-risks-and-safe-storage-rules-1.500630645 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/mcsdmh4u/Person_sick_18b8a77d303_original_ratio.jpg High temperatures dramatically speed up bacterial growth, meaning food that looks, smells and even tastes perfectly normal may already be unsafe to eat. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/0mfdz78w/ruba.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/qmkdbr0l/unni3.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-05T06:00:00.000+04:00 How long can rice, meat and dairy stay out in UAE summer? Food poisoning risks and safe storage rules UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae-success-stories/from-surviving-on-rice-and-soy-sauce-to-creating-jobs-how-the-uae-changed-one-filipino-familys-future-1.500630166 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/52g3jkn8/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-02-at-16.34.10.jpeg David family https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/pkt9wcg8/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_02_at_06_31_38.jpeg Joan David https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/fcrb0l5u/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-02-at-06.31.38.jpeg Joan David https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/ev37vwsd/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-04-at-14.05.45.jpeg David family https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/hzcjvbhz/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-04-at-13.59.01.jpeg Joan David with her husband Russell https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/0chspu8z/Capture.PNG Handing out free pandesal Gulf News en 2026-08-05T06:00:00.000+04:00 From surviving on rice and soy sauce to creating jobs: How the UAE changed one Filipino family's future UAE Success Stories, people, UAE, Pinoy, Stories-of-success, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/princess-eugenie-has-given-birth-to-a-girl-in-portugal-palace-says-1.500630750 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/oua9jyad/preview.jpg FILE - Britain's Princess Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank leave after attending the Christmas day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham in Norfolk, England, Dec. 25, 2023.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File) Gulf News en 2026-08-05T05:45:07.183+04:00 Princess Eugenie has given birth to a girl in Portugal, palace says princess eugenie baby first daughter charles andrew https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/armed-man-arrested-at-trump-la-golf-course-before-presidents-visit-1.500630903 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/obtgolw8/Trump-assassin.jpg The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Jeanine John Taele from nearby Downey, California, was arrested on Sunday afternoon at the golf course in Rancho Palos Verdes. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T05:39:38.306+04:00 Armed man arrested at Trump LA golf course before president's visit Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-oman-make-positive-progress-on-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-framework-iran-foreign-ministry-spokesperson-1.500630899 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/81fajvc3/ANI_20260803072804.jpg Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei Gulf News en 2026-08-05T05:22:47.934+04:00 Iran, Oman make ‘positive’ progress on Strait of Hormuz shipping framework: Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mena https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/watch-himmat-singhs-accidental-kick-sparks-one-of-crickets-craziest-run-outs-in-delhi-premier-league-1.500630821 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/jt4wi0t8/run-out.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-05T05:22:00.000+04:00 Watch: Himmat Singh’s accidental kick sparks one of cricket’s craziest run-outs in Delhi Premier League Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/one-dead-five-injured-after-russia-launches-overnight-attack-on-kyiv-1.500630885 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/cz8bo1ts/ANI_20260804235638.jpg Representative image. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T05:08:15.979+04:00 One dead, five injured after Russia launches overnight attack on Kyiv Europe https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/how-jaywan-cardholders-can-save-on-travel-dining-shopping-entertainment-1.500630639 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/pwf7vcvd/jaywan-4.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-05T05:08:00.000+04:00 How Jaywan cardholders can save on travel, dining, shopping, entertainment Banking, YourMoney-Saving-Investment, Government, UAE Central Bank https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/from-reactive-care-to-proactive-futures-the-growing-role-of-genetic-counselling-in-shaping-fertility-care-in-the-uae-1.500630633 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/4dpems0g/lab.jpg National premarital genetic screening helps identify carriers and at-risk couples early, supporting informed reproductive decision-making, while newborn screening enables early diagnosis and timely intervention. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/2ui2qyu9/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_03_at_10_41_47.jpeg Dr Arianna D'Angelo Gulf News en 2026-08-05T05:06:00.000+04:00 From reactive care to proactive futures: The growing role of genetic counselling in shaping fertility care in the UAE Op-Eds, Health, Health https://gulfnews.com/business/property/beyond-supply-glut-manila-condo-market-faces-repricing-what-it-means-1.500630690 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-01-13/apc1snvo/Manila-high-rise-property-under-construction.png Towering high-rises above Manila’s skyline. The Philippine capital's condo market that "overheated" due to POGO-driven speculation is showing early signs of "healing". The problem of a lack of proper housing for millions of Filipinos is not an engineering one; rather, it's a "disconnect" between supply and demand. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/kvto50zq/Screenshot-2026-07-03-at-3.42.13-PM.png A view of the Vertis North development in Quezon City, one of the 16 cities comprising Metro Manila. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/kvto50zq/Screenshot-2026-07-03-at-3.42.13-PM.png A view of the Vertis North development in Quezon City, one of the 16 cities comprising Metro Manila. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/10/25/Condo-glut-in-Manila-condominium-oversupply_192c2bf07e8_large.jpg Recovery of the Manila condominium market depends on the area, with high-demand districts such as those near universities and rail stations vs low-demand "submarkets", where vacancy could hit up to 50%. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T04:36:03.198+04:00 Beyond supply glut, Manila condo market faces 'repricing': The numbers that matter Property, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/uae/colleague-recalls-dubai-gas-cylinder-blast-that-killed-indian-expat-from-kerala-1.500630876 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/cw7r22h6/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-04-at-7.56.25-PM.jpeg Shijin Paul Gulf News en 2026-08-05T04:04:55.765+04:00 Colleague recalls Dubai gas cylinder blast that killed Indian expat from Kerala UAE, India, UAE, Indian expats, india https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/not-true-us-war-secretary-pete-hegseth-rejects-media-reports-claiming-us-missile-defence-stockpiles-dangerously-low-1.500630872 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/md6ac2xf/ANI_20260804231602.jpg US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (File Photo/Reuters) Gulf News en 2026-08-05T04:01:23.232+04:00 'Not true': US War Secretary Pete Hegseth rejects media reports claiming US missile defence stockpiles 'dangerously low' Americas, Mena https://gulfnews.com/business/lockheed-martin-eyes-more-uae-defence-work-and-deeper-local-talent-push-1.500630361 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/yas63gb5/Lockheed-Martin https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/b1aambug/Dan_Mouton_Headshot_May_2024_2025__1__JPG.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/re2gmesi/Lockheed-Martin Gulf News en 2026-08-05T04:00:00.000+04:00 Lockheed Martin eyes more UAE defence work and deeper local talent push Business, Americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/podcasts/inside-abu-dhabis-rise-as-a-global-entertainment-powerhouse-etharas-david-powell-on-f1-ufc-and-year-round-live-concert-experiences-1.500630294 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/qojx00ib/DSC09109.JPG David Powell, Chief Portfolio and Strategy Officer at Ethara, with The Hustle host and Gulf News Entertainment, Lifestyle and Sports Editor Manjusha Radhakrishnan at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/f0lan18a/DSC09109.JPG David Powell, Chief Portfolio and Strategy Officer at Ethara, with The Hustle host and Gulf News Entertainment, Lifestyle and Sports Editor Manjusha Radhakrishnan at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/01/01/Jennifer-Lopez-performs-in-Times-Square-on-New-Years-Eve-in-New-York-City--U.S.--December-31--2020.-Gary-Hershorn-Pool-via-REUTERS_176bcfa80db_large.jpg Jennifer Lopez, Metallica, Katy Perry, Benson Boone, Post Malone and more headline a packed 2025 UAE concert calendar across Abu Dhabi and Dubai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-15/k60ctoht/newsml_afp_com_20050204T000000Z_PH_GTY_52129866.jpeg Singer Ciara performs on the Pepsi Smash Concert Series for Superbowl XXXIX, February 3, 2005 at the Jacksonville Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/03/31/20220331-christina-aguilera_17fe0be3806_large.jpg Christina Aguilera https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/h2ujehmw/A_view_of_the_Etihad_Arena_that_will_host_the_IIFA_Awards_in_March_2022_17db80d751f_original_ratio.jpg A view of the Etihad Arena https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/0kleieqr/Fernando_Alonso_5_resources1_16a08524792_original_ratio.jpg Fernando Alonso acknowledges the crowd after his final F1 race at Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina circuit. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/l5h8j119/DSC09115.JPG David Powell of Ethara, Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer, in Abu Dhabi Gulf News en 2026-08-05T04:00:00.000+04:00 Inside Abu Dhabi’s rise as a global entertainment powerhouse: Ethara’s David Powell on F1, UFC and year-round live concert experiences Podcasts, UAE, Entertainment, Music, Motorsport, Football, Business, Formula-One, UAE, hollywood, Formula1, Music, Concert, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-deal-takes-shape-as-qatar-says-draft-agreement-is-circulating-1.500630861 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-17/prqzo6jr/Hormuz.jpg US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine speaks as a map of the Strait of Hormuz is displayed during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. File photo taken on April 16, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/1wetdxui/newsml_afp_com_20250924T000000Z_PH_GTY_2237130678.jpeg Dr. Majed al-Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister of Quatar and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. File photo taken on September 24, 2025 in New York City. Gulf News en 2026-08-05T03:27:44.372+04:00 US-Iran deal takes shape as Qatar says draft agreement is 'circulating' Mena https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/cristiano-ronaldo-makes-first-appearance-with-al-nassr-after-world-cup-setback-1.500630805 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-27/7gownny7/Copy_of_341421_01_02_1680344801715_1873c5ae1d1_original_ratio.jpg Cristiano Ronaldo Gulf News en 2026-08-05T00:00:07.028+04:00 Cristiano Ronaldo makes first appearance with Al Nassr after World Cup setback Football, football, Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-issues-safety-alert-as-rain-thunderstorms-and-strong-winds-forecast-1.500630659 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/40zr5q9o/Rain Residents should avoid leaving home unless necessary during periods of severe weather, stay away from valleys. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T23:57:59.588+04:00 UAE issues safety alert as rain, thunderstorms and strong winds forecast Weather, weatherforecast https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/c1kccb3-qatars-emir-president-discuss-efforts-de-escalate-1.500630795 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/p4ojpkvv/ifo0601z1ka1sw4po.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-04T23:51:22.023+04:00 Trump, Qatar Emir discuss US-Iran de-escalation efforts Qatar, Americas, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/technology/apple-pay-launches-in-the-philippines-with-support-from-major-banks-and-retailers-1.500630799 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/qcg50zb3/15.jpg Apple said users' card numbers are not stored on their devices or on Apple servers. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T23:37:28.595+04:00 Apple Pay launches in the Philippines with support from major banks and retailers Technology, Retail, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/netanyahu-says-no-israeli-withdrawal-from-gaza-until-hamas-has-been-completely-disarmed-1.500630794 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/01/01/20240101-netanyahu_18cc6118794_large.jpg Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Gulf News en 2026-08-04T23:25:46.556+04:00 Netanyahu says no Israeli withdrawal from Gaza until Hamas has been completely disarmed Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/yemen/indian-vessel-sinks-in-red-sea-after-projectile-strike-off-yemen-1.500630696 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/r96lh1r4/14.jpg The MEA said the continued attacks on commercial shipping in the region were "deeply worrisome". Gulf News en 2026-08-04T21:34:13.918+04:00 Indian vessel sinks in Red Sea after projectile strike off Yemen Yemen, Mena https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/manila-mrt-7-nears-finish-line-as-government-approves-changes-35-minute-commute-in-sight-instead-of-3-hrs-1.500630676 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-03/51cxnsb7/MRT-7-Commonwealth-Avenue-1.jpg A train undergoes a trial run on the under-construction Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7). The $1.27-billion project is expected to boost connectivity between Manila and the province of Bulacan, running along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-01/u5od140a/MRT-7-main-depo-ni-QC.png The train depo of Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7), the biggest such facility in Manila. San Miguel Corp (SMC), the concessionaire for MRT-7, handles the financing, design, construction, and operation of the 23-km rail system through their wholly-owned subsidiary, SMC MRT-7 Corp. (formerly Universal LRT Corp.). It is being built by San Miguel Infrastructure in Quezon City. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/1h6w1gnx/MRT_7_train_Manila__18217374fea_original_ratio.jpg COMMON STATION: Construction of the common station, or the "grand unified station", connecting LRT-1, MRT-3, MRT-7, and the Metro Manila Subway. MRT-7 is the latest line, which spans 22.8km across 14 stations, running northeast from an interchange with Line MRT-3 at North Avenue and connecting it to San Jose del Monte in Bulacan. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-03/jhbr6l8x/train-MRT-7-side-view.jpeg Test run: MRT Line 7 is expected to serve up to 300,000 passengers daily, providing a vital link between Metro Manila and neighboring provinces.  Gulf News en 2026-08-04T21:15:17.271+04:00 Manila: MRT-7 nears finish line as government approves changes — 35-minute commute in sight, instead of 3 hrs Energy, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/veteran-indian-actor-pradeep-rawat-dies-at-74-after-battle-with-cancer-1.500630658 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/laferdsz/nawat.PNG Gulf News en 2026-08-04T20:41:39.206+04:00 Veteran Indian actor Pradeep Rawat dies at 74 after battle with cancer BollyWood https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egypt-earthquake-mother-dies-after-shielding-children-during-tremor-1.500630553 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/79eet7y0/Egypt Family members said the deceased had been in good health and had no known chronic medical conditions. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T20:00:20.559+04:00 Egypt earthquake: Mother dies after shielding children during tremor Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/why-marathon-super-shoes-hide-a-carbon-plate-1.500626372 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/z4luug1k/shoescarbonplate-1.png Layered marathon racing shoe revealing its carbon plate Gulf News en 2026-08-04T20:00:00.000+04:00 Why marathon super shoes hide a carbon plate Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-reports-fewer-births-and-deaths-in-first-half-of-2026-1.500630585 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/k440af0f/OMAN Gulf News en 2026-08-04T19:59:23.957+04:00 Oman reports fewer births and deaths in first half of 2026 Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/why-europes-heatwaves-can-feel-harsher-than-the-gulfs-despite-lower-temperatures-1.500630623 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/d2u5ouja/Europ Despite lower temperatures than the Gulf, Europe's heatwaves can feel more exhausting because of longer daylight, sun angle and urban conditions. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T19:58:39.715+04:00 Why Europe's heatwaves can feel harsher than the Gulf's despite lower temperatures Weather, weatherforecast https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/filipina-bound-for-dubai-stopped-at-clark-airport-over-fake-oec-1.500630618 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/yx2aofa9/gulfnews2024-11-28xcjfpiabSampleofOEC16516774730531808fa62921originalratio.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/9od8ue56/762893156_1048869551025350_7249079967551983802_n.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-04T19:53:28.579+04:00 Filipina bound for Dubai stopped at Clark airport over fake OEC Philippines https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-expat-from-kerala-killed-in-dubai-gas-cylinder-blast-confirms-consulate-1.500630603 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/027cgczc/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-04-at-7.56.25-PM.jpeg Shijin Paul Gulf News en 2026-08-04T19:38:35.989+04:00 Indian expat from Kerala killed in Dubai gas cylinder blast, confirms consulate UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/weather-update-uae-summer-heat-crosses-50c-as-thunderstorms-heavy-rain-hit-parts-of-the-country-1.500630554 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/rmld54ph/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-04-at-6.50.06-PM.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-04T19:12:59.786+04:00 Weather update: UAE summer heat crosses 50°C as thunderstorms, heavy rain hit parts of the country Weather https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/six-years-after-beirut-port-blast-victims-families-say-wound-has-not-healed-2-1.500630557 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/69njdfk1/newsml_afp_com_20260804T094811Z_doc_c3wl7g3.jpeg Family members carry the portraits of the victims of 2020 Beirut port blast as they gather near the blast's ground zero on the sixth anniversary of the explosion, in Beirut on August 4, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/ntxvjncw/newsml_afp_com_20260804T093149Z_doc_c3wk4ke.jpeg This photograph shows a view of the destroyed silos of Beirut port on August 4, 2026, on the sixth anniversary of the port blast. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T19:02:11.754+04:00 Six years after Beirut port blast, victims’ families say ‘wound has not healed’ Mena, Lebanon https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/italian-garbagemen-help-recover-lost-1-mln-euro-lottery-ticket-1.500630541 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/cdczcihq/12.jpg A one-million-euro lottery ticket was found in the rubbish in Italy after the panicked winner asked binmen to help her retrieve it, Gulf News en 2026-08-04T18:56:14.090+04:00 Italian garbagemen help recover lost 1 mln euro lottery ticket Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/palestinians-hold-mass-funeral-for-112-bodies-finally-recovered-from-a-2023-gaza-strike-1.500630550 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/619byybd/preview.jpg Bodies of members of the Hassayna and Abu Sharia families, killed in an Israeli strike in 2023 and recently recovered from the rubble, are draped in Palestinian flags during their funeral in Gaza City, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/di4g2oae/newsml_afp_com_20260804T120718Z_doc_c3wt4ra.jpeg Palestinian mourners carry the bodies of members of the Abu Sharia and Al Hasayna families, whose remains were recently recovered from the rubble of residential buildings in the Al Sabra neighbourhood which were struck by Israeli bombardments in November 2023, during their funeral in Gaza City on August 4, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T18:53:39.294+04:00 Palestinians hold mass funeral for 112 bodies finally recovered from a 2023 Gaza strike Mena, Israel, Gaza https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-says-iran-facing-last-chance-before-decapitation-1.500629043 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-04/1yc861lk/20200901_Top_News_donald_trump_174490d977e_large.jpg The United States was hopeful that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be done "today or tomorrow", a top US official said Tuesday, hours after yet another cargo ship was hit in the vital waterway. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T18:47:44.072+04:00 US hopeful Hormuz strait deal will be done 'today or tomorrow' after ship hit Americas, Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/ramadan/when-does-ramadan-2027-begin-everything-you-need-to-know-1.500630523 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/f1ai4x9o/Ramadan In 2027, astronomical calculations indicate Ramadan is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February, subject to the official sighting of the crescent moon. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T18:35:06.563+04:00 When does Ramadan 2027 begin? Everything you need to know Ramadan, Ramadan https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-correctional-system-earns-global-eagle-award-from-aca-1.500630512 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/zeftdmtp/11.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-04T18:13:14.118+04:00 Dubai correctional system earns Global Eagle Award from ACA UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/team-india-arrive-in-sri-lanka-for-test-series-1.500630506 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/htyigy9d/Tean-India.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-04T18:12:21.679+04:00 Team India arrive in Sri Lanka for Test series Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/what-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-us-iran-talks-flight-updates-and-travel-advisories-this-evening-1.500630493 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/uv58yu8u/gulfnews2026-07-27ts9v9cwtDXBDubaiInternationalAirport182d025b890originalratio.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-04T18:00:24.947+04:00 What UAE residents need to know today: US-Iran talks, flight updates and travel advisories this evening Mena, Gulf, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/girl-rape-case-entire-police-station-staff-suspended-in-pakistan-1.500630434 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/w9e5lk39/shutterstock_640095790_rape_sexual_abuse_generic_174a458361f_original_ratio.jpg DIG Operations Lahore has suspended entire 78 members staff of a police station for negligence in an alleged rape case of an intellectually challenged girl. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T16:54:37.460+04:00 Girl rape case: Entire police station staff suspended in Pakistan Pakistan, crime https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/c1kcbqz-uae-president-receives-uae-pavilion-team-from-expo-1.500630431 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/ytr3a3sc/rhv0606y1ka1aelpn.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/q59svdcl/vtn060701ka1aelpn.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-04T16:50:29.118+04:00 UAE President receives UAE Pavilion team from Expo 2025 Osaka Government https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/one-killed-four-injured-after-vehicle-overturns-in-oman-1.500630407 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-12/hnfhygd2/camel.jfif The ROP said the victim, an Omani citizen, died at the scene, while the four injured passengers were treated by the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority before being transferred to Nizwa Hospital and Khoula Hospital for further medical care. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T16:40:05.460+04:00 One killed, four injured after vehicle overturns in Oman Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-schools-to-have-185-teaching-days-in-2026-2027-academic-year-1.500630354 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-24/rq0s0lh6/gulfnews2026-04-20i15cpkdeCopy-of-Copy-of-Gems-Metropole-Schoolerreee.avif Schools across the UAE will begin new academic year on August 31, welcoming students back to classrooms after two-month summer break. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T16:33:35.013+04:00 UAE schools to have 185 teaching days in 2026-2027 academic year Education, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/meet-indian-expat-student-in-dubai-chosen-to-represent-uae-in-building-and-launching-satellite-1.500630370 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/6pbb4zbj/MDX2V7A8414.JPG.jpeg Shafaq Mandha https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/o6s1drgl/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-04-at-4.23.59-PM.jpeg Shafaq Mandha with her mentors at the university. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T16:31:29.811+04:00 Meet Indian expat student in Dubai chosen to represent UAE in building and launching satellite UAE, India, UAE, Indian expats, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-sets-two-week-deadline-for-students-to-switch-academic-streams-in-new-school-year-1.500630322 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-05/vk4ur4x9/STAFFNAT_2260105_Back_to_School_VSAKLANI_71767607266865.jpg New rules give students two weeks to change school streams, with academic assessments, counselling and approvals to ensure better learning outcomes. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T16:29:11.732+04:00 UAE sets two-week deadline for students to switch academic streams in new school year Education, UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/how-do-i-exit-a-project-i-never-entered-farhan-akhtar-shuts-down-lalkaara-rumours-with-aamir-khan-1.500630362 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/l71243ft/newsml_afp_com_20190913T000000Z_PH_GTY_1174524557.jpeg The rumours suggested Farhan had walked away from Lalkaara to make room for his upcoming RD Burman biopic. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T16:20:46.369+04:00 'How do I exit a project I never entered?': Farhan Akhtar shuts down Lalkaara rumours with Aamir Khan Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/why-merino-wool-doesnt-smell-after-days-of-wear-1.500618269 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-23/g8w2bxwk/merinowool-1.png Merino Wool Essentials Gulf News en 2026-08-04T16:00:00.000+04:00 Why merino wool doesn't smell after days of wear Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/uae/readers-share-their-summer-sunset-photos-1.500628979 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/snqb0ebc/IMG2160.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/esck7j11/Alia-Fayed.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/9l8j5k2f/Jayson-Esguerra.jpeg "This breathtaking view captures the core identity of the United Arab Emirates. The contrast between the natural, timeless desert sun and the ultra-modern skyline mirrors a nation deeply rooted in its heritage while relentlessly engineering the future. The glowing towers do not just represent structural heights; they reflect the UAE's golden era of global leadership, visionary ambition, and unified progress." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/7rbvrqd5/Jayson-Esguerra-2.jpeg "The Sentinel of Tomorrow— A tiny observer bridging past traditions and future horizons." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/abids1nh/Sajjad-Salam.jpeg "Taken during a vibrant sunset along with Etisalat Head Office standing tall as usual, June 25, 2026, Sunset at Capital City, Muroor Rd. Abu Dhabi." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/cbcg85iq/Sajjad-Salam-2.jpeg "Framing the Sunset, minarets cut against an endless gradient in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi on July 29." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/77oemg1p/Ritika-Saxena.jpg The Ocean's Last Prayer Location - Umm Al Quwain beach https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/xnl60j2y/Ritika-Saxena-2.jpg "The Last Ray of Hope Dubai Production City May 2021." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/6j16zrzh/Ritika-Saxena-3.jpg "Whispering Dunes Location: Sharjah, UAE (Desert Safari)" https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/1kz5l96z/Joy-Gonzales.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/itoa5i1g/Nick-Griffiths.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/7p2t04rp/Florencia-Cuestas.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/suphcml6/Astha-Balwani.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/t0tdsxhw/Hussain.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/p82amdkd/Isma-Kausar.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/htq5v5ba/Rohith-Menon-VP.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/6sbh9e8p/IMG1918.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/v2e6v53e/IMG6441.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/p1igkn62/IMG1538.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/w25dh7d8/Yan-Ma.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/elwfcj1d/Diana-Shayamalie.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/rupb5dpl/Ahmad-Malulein.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/vyz1t8c1/Bandana-Dhakal.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/wo9j2egz/shiron-Lun.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/6gcecaqt/Fatma-Asghari.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/quz8nu6d/Sarah-Hammond.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/j78fgadj/Ajmal-Anas.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/z9adkjc7/Cynde-Paderna.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/e9bn88sg/inbound202337894234094035.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/j2kqlpgp/Cheryl-Tejano.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/fvrf8f6l/Elie-Elias.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/0cwt417v/IMG2374.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/fz4qp9pc/Nivedan-Sivapragasam.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/14vtmb0l/Liza-Baquiran.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/hom5fzr8/IMG2160.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/v0d6isls/Ralph-Benedict-Navos.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/a8nujjfw/Roberta-Fantato.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/4d1l5boy/Muhammad-Mustafa-Mustafa.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/vaq0d6ax/Muhammad-Muhammad.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/04xlic1v/MARK-ONYX-TAGGUEG.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/o9f98acm/Aysha-Siddiqui.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/s09oaqxv/Dennis-Fontanos.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/8r7jrrcw/Laarni-Angeline-David-.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-04T15:54:58.503+04:00 Readers share their summer sunset photos UAE, Living-UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/gulf-news-honours-top-distributors-as-2026-subscription-campaign-delivers-strong-results-1.500630063 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/1sp55bts/PHOTO-2026-08-04-11-25-38.jpg Top performing GN news boys honoured on August 3 for subscription campaign success https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/87hp74zg/IMG8015.JPG Vijay Vaghela, CEO of Gulf News Gulf News en 2026-08-04T15:49:01.536+04:00 Gulf News honours top distributors as 2026 subscription campaign delivers strong results UAE, Gulfnews, people, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/beyond-the-sun-meet-the-rain-chasers-tracking-the-uaes-summer-storms-1.500630323 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/2wph97oc/hameed1.jpg Hameed Ali and his wife, Aneesa Hameed and children. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/jt9dt1nb/residents.jpg Residents enjoying the rain. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/9ci8b1gi/group3.jpg Muhammed Sajjad KP, known as the UAE weatherman, at the centre, with other UAE residents enjoying the rain. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/rnd7meep/imtiaz.jpg Imtiaz Ahmad Gondal with his six-year-old son, Mohammad Zian, and seven-year-old daughter, Hareem Fatima. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T15:38:31.099+04:00 Beyond the sun: Meet the rain-chasers tracking the UAE’s summer storms UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-india-flights-which-new-destinations-can-you-now-fly-to-from-abu-dhabi-1.500630325 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/6lrku4r4/202606213833247.jpg Air India Express has expanded its Abu Dhabi operations with new direct flights to Navi Mumbai, Indore and Lucknow, while services to Guwahati will begin on August 7. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T15:36:59.813+04:00 UAE-India flights: Which new destinations can you now fly to from Abu Dhabi? Aviation, Travel, UAE Travel, India UAE travel, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/precision-medicine-advances-in-uae-with-3d-printed-guides-for-spinal-surgery-at-medcare-orthopaedics-and-spine-hospital-1.500629898 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/9n82bsjx/Doctors-in-OT.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/5nzv2ehq/Doctor-in-OT.png Gulf News en 2026-08-04T15:19:41.315+04:00 Precision medicine advances in UAE with 3D-printed guides for spinal surgery at Medcare Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/business/property/early-completion-sets-new-pace-for-abu-dhabi-housing-1.500630309 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/3e7fastn/building.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-04T15:19:03.319+04:00 Early completion sets new pace for Abu Dhabi housing Property, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/kerala-floods-kill-21-as-fresh-rain-fuels-concerns-1.500630300 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/t7ayaw54/WIN-KERALA-FLOOD-11-Read-Only.jpg Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after rainfall, in Kozhikode on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T15:13:17.919+04:00 Kerala floods kill 21 as fresh rain fuels concerns India, kerala https://gulfnews.com/uae/you-can-now-eat-at-160-dubai-restaurants-for-just-dh10-heres-how-1.500630293 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/i8c25lvj/Chicken_wings_and_gochujang__188c476967b_original_ratio.jpg IlUSTRATIVE PHOTO ONLY Gulf News en 2026-08-04T15:11:05.826+04:00 You can now eat at 160+ Dubai restaurants for just Dh10 —here's how UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae-success-stories/respect-the-law-embrace-the-culture-pakistani-influencer-shares-lessons-from-his-uae-journey-1.500630249 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/g51x8qnx/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-04-at-13.16.17.jpeg Fahad Asad https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/ygru8tni/FotoJet.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/wf8q6suo/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-04-at-13.43.48.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-04T14:54:31.776+04:00 'Respect the law, embrace the culture': Pakistani influencer shares lessons from his UAE journey UAE Success Stories, people, UAE, Stories-of-success, UAE, Pakistani expats https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-forecast-rain-hits-ras-al-khaimah-showers-to-reach-eastern-southern-regions-today-and-through-the-week-temperatures-near-50c-1.500630202 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/lqreqy5c/gulfnewsimport20200113NAT-120120-RAK-RAIN-19-157891692762816f9ec8588dlarge.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-04T14:50:49.500+04:00 UAE weather forecast: Rain hits Ras Al Khaimah; showers to reach eastern, southern regions today and through the week; temperatures near 50°C Weather, UAE, UAE weather, Weather forecast, Rain https://gulfnews.com/uae/guggenheim-abu-dhabi-appoints-dr-valerie-hillings-as-inaugural-director-1.500630267 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/0s8qowin/valerie.jpg Since 2018, she has served as Director of the North Carolina Museum of Art, where she led a reimagining of the permanent collection galleries, added roughly 400 works to the collection, and oversaw a doubling of annual attendance to 1.2 million visitors. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T14:48:20.083+04:00 Guggenheim Abu Dhabi appoints Dr. Valerie Hillings as inaugural director UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/when-will-uae-fuel-prices-return-to-pre-war-levels-what-motorists-can-expect-1.500630206 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-27/m86hifw0/Petrol-price-1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-04T14:36:41.989+04:00 When will UAE fuel prices return to pre-war levels? What motorists can expect Energy, Markets, Government, Fuel prices, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/safety-security/uae-gas-cylinder-safety-tips-lpg-home-guide-1.500630243 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/hty34dj7/LPG-gas-cylinders-for-kitchen-cooking From illegal suppliers to storage mistakes, these LPG safety tips can help UAE residents prevent fires and gas leaks. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T14:35:08.344+04:00 Gas cylinder safety in UAE: Essential LPG tips every resident should know Living-Safety-Security, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/alex-eala-shows-patience-is-her-biggest-asset-1.500630253 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/0d0pfiqh/newsml_afp_com_20260802T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288790486.jpeg Rising ace proves composure on court matters more than raw power Gulf News en 2026-08-04T14:34:54.025+04:00 Alex Eala shows patience is her greatest strength Tennis, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/suspected-heatstroke-kills-three-lions-at-japan-zoo-2-1.500630250 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/10/16/lion_19296d0ff37_large.jpg Illustrative image. Three lions at a Tokyo zoo have died from suspected heatstroke. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T14:34:19.326+04:00 Suspected heatstroke kills three lions at Japan zoo Asia, Japan https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-summons-firms-influencers-over-food-ad-violations-misleading-health-claims-1.500630229 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/56m6pxt7/adobe-express-template-26-19.jpeg Several companies and social media influencers have been summoned over alleged violations of regulations governing the advertising and promotion of food products, including infant and toddler foods. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T14:31:35.915+04:00 Oman summons firms, influencers over food ad violations, misleading health claims Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/new-rta-road-changes-cut-traffic-congestion-by-30-1.500630248 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/cc8u30e2/rta-rd-two.JPG Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reduced peak-hour congestion by adding more lanes on Latifa bint Hamdan Street in Dubai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/3uydu3o5/road.jpg Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reduced peak-hour congestion by adding more lanes on Latifa bint Hamdan Street in Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T14:29:30.083+04:00 New RTA road changes cut traffic congestion by 30% Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-sidelined-for-us-open-2026-by-stress-fracture-1.500629716 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-16/2fagrgrw/newsml_afp_com_20210908T000000Z_PH_GTY_1339098895.jpeg Emma Raducanu of the United Kingdom serves against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland during her Women’s Singles quarterfinals match on Day Ten of the 2021 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2021 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T14:28:06.984+04:00 Emma Raducanu sidelined for US Open 2026 by stress fracture Tennis, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/world/surfing-dogs-ride-waves-for-charity-at-california-world-championships-1.500630232 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/j814y9hb/newsml_afp_com_20260801T212214Z_doc_c3rk9u3.jpeg Stella (R) and Moxy compete during the World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/9k5qd5e0/newsml_afp_com_20260801T211928Z_doc_c3rk9tu.jpeg Iza Surf Dog competes during the World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California, on August 1, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/ouhlqt0e/newsml_afp_com_20260801T211738Z_doc_c3rk9tn.jpeg Rusty competes during the World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California, on August 1, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/lojysx3q/newsml_afp_com_20260801T212038Z_doc_c3rk9ty.jpeg Rocket jumps off his board while competing in the World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California, on August 1, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/d2hnn5lm/newsml_afp_com_20260801T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288658154.jpeg A dog competes in the World Dog Surfing Championships on August 01, 2026 in Pacifica, California. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/p234du7x/newsml_afp_com_20260801T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288658019.jpeg Sally jumps off her board while competing in the World Dog Surfing Championships, rides a wave on August 01, 2026 in Pacifica, California. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/y731565r/newsml_afp_com_20260801T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288658080.jpeg Rusty (L) and Iza Surf Dog compete in the World Dog Surfing Championships on August 01, 2026 in Pacifica, California. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/kszx0l97/newsml_afp_com_20260801T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288658065.jpeg Bradley "Shortboard" Cooper, Rippin' Rosie and Charlie compete as the "dream team" in the World Dog Surfing Championships on August 01, 2026 in Pacifica, California. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/yckvsi9i/newsml_afp_com_20260801T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288658140.jpeg Dogs compete in the World Dog Surfing Championships on August 01, 2026 in Pacifica, California. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/era8t0zj/newsml_afp_com_20260801T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288658102.jpeg Roxy competes in the World Dog Surfing Championships on August 01, 2026 in Pacifica, California. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/wdn0aceo/newsml_afp_com_20260801T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288654241.jpeg Roxy sits in the sunshine after competing in the World Dog Surfing Championships on August 01, 2026 in Pacifica, California. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/to9ujn44/newsml_afp_com_20260801T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288655010.jpeg A crowd of over a thousand people and their dogs gather to watch the World Dog Surfing Championships on August 01, 2026 in Pacifica, California. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/zjetv1v6/newsml_afp_com_20260801T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288655058.jpeg Bradley "Shortboard" Cooper is celebrated after competing in the World Dog Surfing Championships on August 01, 2026 in Pacifica, California. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T14:25:23.431+04:00 Surfing dogs ride waves for charity at California world championships World, news-photos https://gulfnews.com/friday/lifetstyle/shooting-on-film-is-back-and-its-becoming-advertisings-most-coveted-craft-1.500630230 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/ogcjzd9y/PHOTO-2026-07-30-12-41-43.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-04T14:18:35.301+04:00 Shooting on film is back, and it's becoming advertising's most coveted craft Friday-Lifetstyle, Friday https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/why-libraries-are-booming-in-the-uae-and-house-of-wisdom-is-leading-the-way-1.500630153 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-27/ge7cnd5u/STAFFNAT_260723_House_of_Wisdom_VSAKLANI_81785145284791.jpg The House of Wisdom in Sharjah features a landscaped central courtyard garden and interiors filled with natural light. Its modern architectural design, which seamlessly blends with nature, is one of the many reasons the library has become a popular destination for visitors. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/ljt8ahmm/STAFFNAT_260723_House_of_Wisdom_VSAKLANI_11785145257374.jpg Ali Al Blooshi, Executive, Cultural & Literary at House of Wisdom in Sharjah. Virendra Saklani/Gulf News https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-27/864ibc6n/STAFFNAT_260723_House_of_Wisdom_VSAKLANI_71785145282179.jpg House of Wisdom in Sharjah. Virendra Saklani/Gulf News https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-27/uiymex6w/STAFFNAT_260723_House_of_Wisdom_VSAKLANI_121785145260005.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-27/ge7cnd5u/STAFFNAT_260723_House_of_Wisdom_VSAKLANI_81785145284791.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-27/pikbik7y/STAFFNAT_260723_House_of_Wisdom_VSAKLANI_161785145264336.jpg Gerry Judah created The Scroll, a massive 36-meter-tall spiraling public art piece standing in front of the House of Wisdom cultural center in Sharjah, UAE. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/nceoq01o/IMG6052.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-27/x92nwswj/STAFFNAT_260723_House_of_Wisdom_VSAKLANI_111785145256406.jpg House of Wisdom in Sharjah. Virendra Saklani/Gulf News Gulf News en 2026-08-04T14:07:00.637+04:00 Why libraries are booming in the UAE, and House of Wisdom is leading the way people, Community, Arts Culture, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/udhayanidhi-stalin-released-after-arrest-no-judicial-remand-over-trisha-remark-case-1.500630203 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/i3lttwje/20260804187f.jpg Madras HC orders Udhayanidhi Stalin’s release after questioning Gulf News en 2026-08-04T13:57:14.022+04:00 Udhayanidhi Stalin released after arrest: No judicial remand over Trisha remark case Entertainment, South-Indian, India, crime, Tamil Cinema, india https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/is-shah-rukh-khan-co-hosting-bigg-boss-20-salman-khans-cryptic-karan-arjun-comment-sends-fans-guessing-1.500630193 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/zp5qx192/Indian_bollywood_actors_Shah_Rukh_Khan_with_Salman_Khan_on_the_sets_of_Bigg_Boss_season_10_during_th.jpg Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan Gulf News en 2026-08-04T13:56:32.315+04:00 Is Shah Rukh Khan co-hosting Bigg Boss 20? Salman Khan's cryptic Karan Arjun comment sends fans guessing Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/when-indias-cricket-icon-sachin-tendulkar-played-for-pakistan-1.500630155 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-27/pofng65t/newsml_afp_com_20240609T000000Z_PH_GTY_2156778606.jpeg Sachin Tendulkar Gulf News en 2026-08-04T13:30:06.303+04:00 When India’s cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar played for Pakistan Cricket, Sport, cricket, Pakistan, india