https://gulfnews.com/sport/did-mourinhos-need-for-love-cost-man-united-success-1.500636134 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2014/12/29/1_16a0805bbb4.1433316_3224093663_16a0805bbb4_large.jpg Could a prime Jose Mourinho have saved Manchester United from their downfall? https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/e8nuvwve/FERGUSON-MOURINHO After a tough end to his Real Madrid career, Mourinho decided to snub United and return to Chelsea https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/4gok5b9n/Jose_Mourinho. Mourinho arrived in London with supreme confidence and backed it up with back-to-back league titles https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/kodpxlpk/1_16a084130c6_2064218_3059880248_16a084130c6_original_ratio.jpg Alex Ferguson won a record 13 Premier League titles with Manchester United https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/ixj8kfwt/David_Moyes. Moyes' 10-month reign was United's shortest managerial spell in 87 years Gulf News en 2026-08-10T14:27:14.870+04:00 Did Mourinho’s ‘need for love’ cost Man United success? Sport, Football, football, premier league, manchester united, Chelsea https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/adnoc-gas-explores-new-uae-east-coast-lng-plant-with-habshan-recovery-at-85-1.500636128 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-03/w90oxzq7/newsml_afp_com_20260303T105619Z_doc_99pu3xm.jpeg A truck drives past an ADNOC Gas — a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company — facility in Abu Dhabi on March 3, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T14:08:16.693+04:00 ADNOC Gas explores new UAE east coast LNG plant with Habshan recovery at 85% Energy, Markets, Abu Dhabi, oil https://gulfnews.com/world/total-solar-eclipse-on-august-12-2026-where-will-it-be-visible-1.500636109 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-06/1km6yj81/newsml_afp_com_20231014T000000Z_PH_GTY_1724076590.jpeg A woman looks at the sun with solar glasses after the Annular Solar Eclipse completed on October 14, 2023 in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah (picture used for illustrative purposes) Gulf News en 2026-08-10T14:03:30.663+04:00 Total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026: Where will it be visible? World, Americas, Europe, Solar eclipse https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ar-rahmans-son-ar-ameen-in-chennai-car-accident-suffers-minor-injuries-1.500636123 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/2k5wh5lw/ARH.webp Both Ameen and his friend were taken to Kauvery Hospital as a precaution, treated, and released the same day. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T14:01:02.611+04:00 AR Rahman’s son AR Ameen in Chennai car accident, suffers minor injuries Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/typhoon-dolphin-weakens-but-disrupts-travel-in-east-china-1.500635778 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/ugjnxxng/33.jpg A man walks against strong wind and rain as Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall at Dongsha community in Yuhuan, Taizhou, eastern China's Zhejiang Province Gulf News en 2026-08-10T13:59:20.566+04:00 Typhoon Dolphin weakens but disrupts travel in east China Asia, China https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-vs-iran-a-battle-of-two-clocks-over-hormuz-1.500636116 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/ynkn5t0d/Screenshot-2026-03-01-at-9.32.32-AM.png Washington is betting economic pressure will force Iran to compromise first. Tehran is betting Trump needs Hormuz reopened before it has to surrender its leverage. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T13:58:24.073+04:00 Trump vs Iran: A battle of two clocks over Hormuz Americas, Mena, Gulf, Donald Trump, Iran, americas, Gulf, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/uk-couple-held-in-iran-end-hunger-strikes-family-1.500636062 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-19/r5yjtzu8/newsml_afp_com_20260219T073359Z_doc_98649t4.jpeg A handout photograph released in London on August 4, 2025 by the family of Craig and Lindsay Foreman, shows Craig and Lindsay in an undated location at an undated time. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T13:51:09.598+04:00 UK couple held in Iran end hunger strikes: family Mena, Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/ex-thai-mp-shoots-dead-local-official-over-money-row-1.500635926 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-11/k2yav0ax/Stock-crime-scene Illustrative image. Former MP Chalong Riewrang told reporters he had tried to talk to local official Thongchai Yenprasert about money. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T13:41:30.516+04:00 Ex-Thai MP shoots dead local official over money row World https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/race-to-no-1-elena-rybakina-edges-closer-to-aryna-sabalenka-1.500636105 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/pgy88obd/32.jpg Rybakina has never reached No 1, but Sabalenka’s early exit in Toronto, has suddenly made the possibility much more immediate. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T13:39:56.431+04:00 Race to No 1: Elena Rybakina edges closer to Aryna Sabalenka Tennis https://gulfnews.com/world/iran-says-hormuz-stays-closed-until-us-meets-demands-netanyahu-rejects-gaza-plan-1.500635762 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/ikxywg6r/260630-N-D0477-1132.jpg US-Iran tensions rise Gulf News en 2026-08-10T13:36:33.430+04:00 Iran says Hormuz stays closed until US meets demands; Netanyahu rejects Gaza plan World https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/spider-man-brand-new-day-beats-avatar-to-become-indias-biggest-hollywood-hit-1.500636095 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/5gy50seu/Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-1.33.16-PM.png Spider-Man: Brand New Day has passed Avatar: The Way of Water to become the highest-grossing Hollywood release in Indian box office history. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/09/11/Avatar--The-Way-of-Water_1832cb8e998_large.jpg This image released by 20th Century Studios shows Jake Sully, voiced by Sam Worthington, in a scene from "Avatar: The Way of Water." 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 2026-08-10T13:36:23.776+04:00 Spider-Man: Brand New Day beats Avatar to become India’s biggest Hollywood hit Entertainment, HollyWood, hollywood, Marvel https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-foils-advanced-cyberattacks-targeting-vital-sectors-1.500636064 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/2djoe8rd/202606223835052.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-10T13:34:19.748+04:00 UAE foils advanced cyberattacks targeting vital sectors UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/big-ticket-abu-dhabi-reveals-how-uae-residents-can-win-dh100000-for-free-without-buying-a-ticket-1.500636081 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/yzzfbvzl/DBT-KV.jpg Show hosts Richard and Bouchra announced the launch of the Dear Big Ticket-Season 4 on August 3. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T13:26:02.160+04:00 Big Ticket Abu Dhabi reveals how UAE residents can win Dh100,000 for free without buying a ticket UAE, UAE, Big Ticket https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/house-of-the-dragon-season-4-will-be-the-last-release-date-cast-and-more-1.500636076 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/11y2jvql/House-of-the-Dragon-5.jpg.webp House of the Dragon finished its third season on Sunday and has one left. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/o4idnd0c/RrPUF99nFSAfNqfW8VhCUG-1200-80.jpg.webp So long, Roddy and Ormund https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/ryspmgxk/Emma_D_Arcy_and_Matt_Smith_in__House_of_the_Dragon__17f1646a3d5_original_ratio.jpeg Emma D'Arcy and Matt Smith in 'House of the Dragon' Gulf News en 2026-08-10T13:20:55.192+04:00 House of the Dragon season 4 will be the last: release date, cast and more Entertainment, TV, hollywood https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/emirates-nbd-joins-dubai-fund-to-bring-more-ai-and-fintech-solutions-to-banking-1.500636063 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/e9gyy2mx/EmiratesNbd-future-fund.jpg Marwan Hadi, Group Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management at Emirates NBD and Nader Albastaki, Managing Director of the Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) sign the pact. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T13:13:48.482+04:00 Emirates NBD joins Dubai fund to bring more AI and FinTech solutions to banking Banking, Emirates NBD https://gulfnews.com/uae/al-wathba-dates-festival-concludes-in-abu-dhabi-1.500636065 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-10/sddq970a/Al-Wathba-Food-Festival-Competitions-kick-off-in-Abu-Dhabi Al Wathba Food Festival Gulf News en 2026-08-10T13:04:57.167+04:00 Al Wathba Dates Festival concludes in Abu Dhabi UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/sara-tendulkar-after-arjuns-wedding-walking-away-before-youre-married-is-a-great-step-1.500636034 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/gy4wxa2s/Sara-Tendulkar-1.jpg Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali with daughter Sara Tendulkar. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/9qd5j3l6/VWB26_Sara_Digital_jpg.webp Sara Tendulkar https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/6hmq13um/sachin-anjali-wedding.jpg.webp Sachin and Anjali Tendulkar married in 1995 after several years together. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/1rzjd74d/6ummrlqk_arjun_tendulkar_and_saaniya_chandok_pti_625x300_06_March_26_jpg.webp Arjun Tendulkar married Saaniya Chandhok on 5 March at a private venue in South Mumbai Gulf News en 2026-08-10T13:01:32.132+04:00 Sara Tendulkar after Arjun’s wedding: ‘Walking away before you’re married is a great step’ Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/edenred-uae-secures-in-principle-central-bank-approval-for-stored-value-facility-license-1.500636045 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/2hs6wjqo/Claudio-Di-Zanni.gif Gulf News en 2026-08-10T12:48:36.514+04:00 Edenred UAE secures in-principle Central Bank approval for stored value facility license Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/business/property/former-dubai-zoo-site-gets-construction-contract-for-90-home-community-1.500636033 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/s3mrgg3u/Image-1Shamal-Awards-Main-Works-Contract-for-Former-Dubai-Zoo-site.png The former Dubai Zoo site in Jumeirah 1 is being transformed into a 90-home low-rise residential community, with the main construction contract now awarded to Dutco Construction. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/yva1bzpw/Image-2Shamal-Awards-Main-Works-Contract-for-Former-Dubai-Zoo-site.jpg The former Dubai Zoo site in Jumeirah 1 is being transformed into a 90-home low-rise residential community, with the main construction contract now awarded to Dutco Construction. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T12:47:43.375+04:00 Former Dubai Zoo site gets construction contract for 90-home community Property, Dubai property https://gulfnews.com/technology/techie-tonic-why-continuous-pqc-readiness-is-the-new-frontier-in-cybersecurity-1.500636037 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/0rqsokpd/Cyber-attacks For many CISOs, continuous assessment represents the natural evolution of cybersecurity itself. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T12:43:47.962+04:00 Techie Tonic: Why continuous PQC readiness is the new frontier in cybersecurity Technology https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/moyn-islam-on-why-the-best-business-plans-challenge-your-assumptions-1.500636032 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/77nxy4um/Moyn-Islam.gif Gulf News en 2026-08-10T12:41:06.100+04:00 Moyn Islam on why the best business plans challenge your assumptions Company News, Company News https://gulfnews.com/sport/dubai-welcomes-womens-asia-cup-all-the-details-1.500636007 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/4vhm5o8p/2021-DUBAI2.jpg Dubai International Cricket Stadium awaits two weeks of action https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/iq5zax22/ASIA-CUP Sri Lanka won the previous Women's Asia Cup tournament https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/gqmq4bw1/ASIA-CUP India will be favourites heading into the tournament Gulf News en 2026-08-10T12:40:28.337+04:00 Dubai welcomes Women’s Asia Cup – All the details Sport, Cricket, UAE-Sport, UAE, cricket, Pakistan, india, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/vismaya-mohanlals-thudakkam-sets-record-worldwide-opening-for-female-led-malayalam-film-surpasses-lokah-1.500636016 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/g9mv4ip0/202605133785954.jpg Mohanlal says daughter Vismaya Mohanlal https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-01/7p42snw3/LOKAH-322.jpg A still of Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen in 'Lokah Chapter 1 Chandra', out in UAE cinemas now https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/r4xmbj1k/thudakkam.jpeg Thudakkam Gulf News en 2026-08-10T12:34:33.513+04:00 Vismaya Mohanlal’s ‘Thudakkam’ sets record worldwide opening for female-led Malayalam film, surpasses ‘Lokah’ Entertainment, South-Indian https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/team-india-find-plenty-of-positives-ahead-of-first-test-1.500636026 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-19/m4coqam4/Shubman-Gill Shubman Gill Gulf News en 2026-08-10T12:33:34.598+04:00 Team India find plenty of positives ahead of first Test Cricket https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/whitney-houstons-iconic-i-wanna-dance-with-somebody-look-is-now-a-barbie-doll-1.500636001 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/a464w1qc/JJY07C260113.jpg Mattel has added Whitney Houston to its Barbie Signature series, with a doll recreating her look from the 1987 video for I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me). https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/f8jeielr/Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-12.13.57-PM.png Her pumps are pointed-toe with tapered white heels carrying abstract red and blue splash motifs. And the body is articulated. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/pieksqcy/JJY07C260242.jpg The doll wears a lilac ribbed knit mini dress with colourful drop earrings and the bold eye makeup from the video. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T12:26:05.567+04:00 Whitney Houston’s iconic ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ look is now a Barbie doll Entertainment, Lifestyle, Americas, Retail https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/family-of-four-found-shot-dead-in-cairo-suspect-arrested-1.500636002 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/5vf79awl/Cordon-off.jpg The bodies of the mother and her two daughters were discovered inside a covered car that had been parked for several days on a street in the Al Narges neighbourhood after residents became suspicious and alerted police. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T12:25:57.575+04:00 Family of four found shot dead in Cairo, suspect arrested Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/flyadeal-expands-its-india-network-with-new-route-from-riyadh-1.500636006 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-19/xgkdseo5/f3-aircraft-request-01.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-10T12:17:52.727+04:00 flyadeal expands its India network with new route from Riyadh Aviation https://gulfnews.com/sport/uae-sport/sports-changed-my-life-cabral-says-after-winning-gold-in-abu-dhabi-1.500635971 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/hz24neqg/Brazil-Jiu.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-10T12:15:00.000+04:00 Sports changed my life, Cabral says after winning gold in Abu Dhabi UAE-Sport, UAE, abu dhabi https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/abu-dhabi-and-dubai-parking-systems-move-closer-to-unified-digital-access-1.500635995 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/7gu2qonb/Parkin.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-10T12:10:43.842+04:00 Abu Dhabi and Dubai parking systems move closer to unified digital access Markets, Parkin, parking https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/bollywood-filmmaker-shakeel-noorani-73-arrested-over-alleged-rape-of-actress-1.500635991 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/h21czod8/Shakeel-Noorani.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-10T12:02:18.809+04:00 Bollywood filmmaker Shakeel Noorani, 73, arrested over alleged rape of actress BollyWood https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/spider-man-dhurandhar-2-chalamets-opera-row-and-more-10-moments-that-shaped-the-year-so-far-1.500635841 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/nef9kdj7/Hilly-Natural-Mountains-Aesthetics-Mood-Photo-Collage-15.png Here is the rewind, before December goes and changes everything. 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." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-10/9eyjodx0/dhurandhar-2-advance-booking-crushes-stree-2-in-premiere-juggernaut-loading-103854393-16x90.jpg.webp Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/0mck1dcn/Hilly-Natural-Mountains-Aesthetics-Mood-Photo-Collage-16.png The Super Mario Galaxy Movie got there in June. Michael crossed in July and became the highest-grossing biopic ever made. Toy Story 5 joined on 26 July. Spider-Man took six days. The Odyssey is expected imminently. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-26/ao6rns1w/SnapInsta.to641749443183502852722386531637228496528919368n.jpg Vijay Deverakonda has shared the first photos from his wedding to Rashmika Mandanna https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/nm767jnc/preview.jpg Matt Damon as Odysseus in a scene from "The Odyssey." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-18/siey0j80/newsml_afp_com_20260518T132759Z_doc_b3837xn.jpeg Indian actor Ram Charan (C) attends the trailer launch of his upcoming film 'Peddi' in Mumbai on May 18, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/fdick1nt/images-15.jpeg Chalamet is now a four-time nominee without a win. He was, when the camera found him, applauding Jordan. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-24/yv0sfrhi/202503243358716.jpg Yash kickstarts new schedule of ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ in Mumbai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/mchjqhop/ec51trldeepika-padukone625x30020April26.jpg.webp Deepika Padukone announced second pregnancy with new photoshoot https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/wlylvp3p/gulfnews_2026_05_23_btk5b1pg_HIdZ7_b0AALwXM_jpg.avif Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walked the carpet with her daughter Aaradhya. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/kse7yxmu/Alia_Bhatt_Cannes_2026_looks.jpg 3 of Alia Bhatt's looks for Cannes 2026 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/xcsnukot/Hilly-Natural-Mountains-Aesthetics-Mood-Photo-Collage-17.png Movie lineup for December Gulf News en 2026-08-10T11:58:01.552+04:00 Spider-Man, Dhurandhar 2, Chalamet’s opera row and more: 10 moments that shaped the year so far Entertainment, HollyWood, BollyWood, hollywood, bollywood, shah rukh khan, Marvel https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-to-open-registration-for-2027-haj-season-on-september-14-1.500635974 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/s4gkkohz/Hajj.webp Registration for 2027 Hajj season will be available through the authority’s smart application and website from September 14 to 25. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T11:52:05.428+04:00 UAE to open registration for 2027 Hajj season on September 14 UAE, Hajj https://gulfnews.com/sport/100-years-of-speed-britains-first-grand-prix-roars-back-to-life-at-brooklands-1.500635966 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/r5s3gl0t/first-British-Grand-Prix.jpg The first British Grand Prix was held at Brooklands in Surrey in 1926 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/utpiuscp/TTT.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/j845q2b4/DADAASD.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-10T11:42:31.775+04:00 100 years of speed: Britain’s First Grand Prix roars back to life at Brooklands Sport, World https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/global-village-invites-fb-businesses-to-register-for-season-31-1.500635940 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/qcii80zq/Global-Village-3.jpg Restaurants, cafés, kiosks and food trolleys are invited to register for Season 31, offering businesses the opportunity to showcase their concepts to millions of visitors from across the region. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T11:31:32.870+04:00 Global Village invites F&B businesses to register for Season 31 Entertainment, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/24-hours-or-6-ofw-lounge-rule-cleared-up-for-filipino-workers-1.500635939 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/g7jnhcgw/Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-3.20.33-PM.png An OFW can remain inside the lounge for a limited time of up to six hours per visit, OWWA said, with possible extensions for special circumstances and subject to available space. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/u3uq83gq/OFW_lounge.jpeg The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has explained that OFWs arriving on an international flight may use the lounge at Ninoy Aquino International Airport if the passenger has a confirmed domestic connecting flight within 24 hours of the actual international arrival. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/8cjixfnq/Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-3.20.25-PM.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/ss8f3mx9/Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-3.20.48-PM.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/2abjoo3p/Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-3.20.41-PM.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/g7jnhcgw/Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-3.20.33-PM.png Between 4,000 and 6,000 OFWs depart from Manila Airport (NAIA) every day. The OFW Lounge has seating for only 216 people at Terminal 3 and 140 at Terminal 1, according to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/gac62ms6/Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-3.20.17-PM.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/ypddtj19/Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-3.20.08-PM.png The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration has clarified that an OFW arriving on an international flight may use the OFW Lounge at Ninoy Aquino International Airport if the passenger has a confirmed domestic connecting flight within 24 hours of the actual international arrival. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/5npumroe/Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-3.19.57-PM.png The main entrance of the OFW Lounge at NAIA https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/ih4gfjis/Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-3.19.10-PM.png An OFW's stay is limited to six hours per visit, OWWA said, with possible extensions for special circumstances and subject to available space. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/jahxj49y/Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-3.18.59-PM.png A scene inside the OFW lounge https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/5npumroe/Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-3.19.57-PM.png The main entrance of the OFW Lounge at NAIA https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/rh6zp922/OFW-lounger-banner.jpeg A standee outside the lounger has some reminder for OFWS using the lounge. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/pab60pai/transit_lounge.jpeg A Baggage Storage service forms part of the OFW Lounge. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T11:30:20.254+04:00 24 hours or 6? OFW Lounge rule cleared up for Filipino workers Philippines https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/uae-hiring-shows-signs-of-rebound-in-2026-after-one-of-worlds-strongest-recoveries-1.500635931 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/12/22/Stock-job-cv-hiring-office-contract-vacancy_17de1b286d1_large.jpg Picture used for illustrative purposes. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T11:25:42.525+04:00 UAE hiring shows signs of rebound in 2026 after one of world’s strongest recoveries Markets https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/focus-on-what-you-can-control-zaheer-khan-to-mohammed-shami-1.500635941 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-08/xkh4coe6/Shami_1928ff736a1_large.jpg Mohammed Shami Gulf News en 2026-08-10T11:23:45.959+04:00 Focus on what you can control, Zaheer Khan to Mohammed Shami Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oil-slick-from-grounded-ship-off-oman-spreads-across-390-sq-km-1.500635914 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/o8pkyrq9/Oman-oil-slick.avif Oman’s Environment Authority said satellite imagery and technical analysis showed oil pollution remained on the sea's surface near the grounded Caroline Bezengi, with the slick extending northeast from the islands towards the mainland coast. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T11:12:38.734+04:00 Oil slick from grounded ship off Oman spreads across 390 sq km Oman https://gulfnews.com/sport/al-jazira-announce-three-year-deal-with-new-balance-1.500635930 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/n9f1prwu/JC-x-NB-Signing-Ceremony-1.jpg The agreement was signed by Tariq Mohammed Al Muhairi, CEO of Al Jazira Club Group, and Stuart Henwood, Senior Director and General Manager, New Balance MEAI. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T11:08:28.182+04:00 Al Jazira announce three-year deal with New Balance Sport, Football, UAE-Sport, UAE, football, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/uae-brics-non-oil-trade-tops-312-billion-al-zeyoudi-calls-for-hormuz-reopening-1.500635908 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/5ye94cll/HPMMv0baUAAdvNa.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-10T10:55:20.292+04:00 UAE-BRICS non-oil trade tops $312 billion, Al Zeyoudi calls for Hormuz reopening Markets, India https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/worker-killed-five-injured-in-rockfall-at-egypts-largest-gold-mine-1.500635861 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/63x6kfp7/Gold-mine.jpeg The incident occurred inside one of the tunnels in the underground work area at the Sukari gold mine in Egypt’s Eastern Desert. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T10:45:47.603+04:00 Worker killed, five injured in rockfall at Egypt’s largest gold mine Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/saudia-to-add-four-boeing-777-freighters-through-new-dae-deal-1.500635869 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/05/05/DAE_1793c33f5d2_large.jpg The Saudia deal adds another aircraft-leasing transaction to DAE's expanding aviation portfolio, while providing the Saudi carrier with four new Boeing 777F aircraft for its growing cargo operations. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T10:42:45.480+04:00 Saudia to add four Boeing 777 freighters through new DAE deal Aviation https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/abu-dhabi-rolls-out-free-entry-visas-for-indian-tourists-1.500635902 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/lsygo3bo/Visa-Subsidy-Programme-1.jpg Indian passport holders travelling from India can receive a complimentary UAE entry visa when booking a minimum three-night stay in Abu Dhabi through participating travel partners under a new programme running until October 31. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T10:41:21.852+04:00 Free UAE visa for Indian tourists: Abu Dhabi launches new holiday offer Tourism, Abu Dhabi, https://gulfnews.com/sport/worst-celebration-ever-brazilian-defender-takes-painful-tumble-into-a-tunnel-1.500635863 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/wpv5fciq/screen-shot.jpg The 29-year-old had no idea he was about to take a deep fall Gulf News en 2026-08-10T10:10:28.275+04:00 Worst celebration ever? Brazilian defender takes painful tumble into a tunnel Sport, Football, football https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/baseus-car-charger-review-fast-charging-that-survives-the-heat-1.500630197 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/p21iy81u/carcharger-1.png Dual-port car charger powering devices inside a sunlit vehicle cabin. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T10:00:00.000+04:00 Baseus car charger review: Fast charging that survives the heat Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/rajamouli-says-masai-mara-was-too-big-for-varanasis-imax-frame-1.500635848 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/1031gy67/SnapInsta.to769189625183474123792471556295504669555663022n.jpg SS Rajamouli marked Mahesh Babu's 51st birthday on Sunday by releasing the actor's first look as Rudhra, alongside a note about filming in Kenya. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T09:59:23.766+04:00 Rajamouli says Masai Mara was too big for ‘Varanasi’s IMAX frame Entertainment, BollyWood, bollywood https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/flying-from-uae-to-bahrain-or-kuwait-which-airlines-are-operating-now-1.500635850 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-03/xunflxu4/newsml_afp_com_20260603T063515Z_doc_b4tz4we.jpeg Security officers at the Kuwait International Airport on June 1, 2026, when the airport resumed operations following a phased reopening plan. Several flights to Kuwait have been cancelled or suspended due to operational reasons amid heightened regional tensions. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T09:59:04.177+04:00 Flying from UAE to Bahrain or Kuwait? Which airlines are operating now Aviation, Travel, FlyDubai, Emirates airline, Qatar Airways, Bahrain, Kuwait, Air Arabia https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/adx-adds-30000-new-investors-in-h1-dividends-hit-dh499-billion-1.500635845 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-12/ucrpaym3/ADX-003.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-10T09:52:35.718+04:00 ADX adds 30,000 new investors in H1, dividends hit Dh49.9 billion Markets, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/adnoc-gas-beats-q2-profit-guidance-approves-940m-dividend-and-lifts-2030-growth-target-1.500633770 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/j4gnwgw5/STOCK_ADNOC_1889b899a26_original_ratio.JPG Gulf News en 2026-08-10T09:38:23.129+04:00 ADNOC Gas beats Q2 profit guidance, approves $940m dividend and lifts 2030 growth target Markets https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/alex-eala-eyes-short-break-to-recharge-and-pamper-herself-1.500635829 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/xq84awgb/newsml_afp_com_20260809T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289793093.jpeg Alexandra Eala of the Philippines acknowledges the crowd after losing to Belinda Bencic of Switzerland during day eight of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 09, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T09:28:10.157+04:00 Alex Eala eyes short break to recharge and pamper herself Tennis, Filipina tennis player, Tennis, Alex Eala https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/jude-anthany-joseph-clears-the-air-on-mohanlal-secondary-artist-remark-says-ayushmann-khurrana-not-to-blame-1.500635823 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/l4lq4vht/ayushmann.webp Gulf News en 2026-08-10T09:27:17.452+04:00 Jude Anthany Joseph clears the air on Mohanlal ‘secondary artist’ remark, says Ayushmann Khurrana not to blame Entertainment 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/lcfn3y8p/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 2026-08-10T09:18:41.493+04:00 Indian rupee, Pakistani rupee and Philippine peso stay soft, lifting dirham value for expats. Should you remit now? YourMoney-Saving-Investment, Pakistan, Philippines, India, Markets, Pakistan, Indian Rupee, india, Philippines, Philippine peso, UAE remittance https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/sonu-nigam-reveals-why-he-sang-mohammed-rafi-during-surgery-these-songs-are-close-to-my-heart-1.500635795 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/f2c8c3zu/Sonu-Nigam.jpg Sonu Nigam sings Mohammed Rafi classic 'Suhani raat dhal chuki, na jaane tum kab aoge' during surgery. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T08:47:13.311+04:00 Sonu Nigam reveals why he sang Mohammed Rafi during surgery: ‘These songs are close to my heart’ Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/us-iran-conflict-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-aug-10-2026-1.500635799 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-20/44cpa4nk/Stock-photo-of-Dubai-Airports-Dec-2025 Passengers disembark at Dubai International Airport Terminal 1. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T08:42:06.661+04:00 US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 10, 2026) UAE, Americas https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/blackpinks-10th-anniversary-jisoo-apologises-after-backlash-over-low-key-plans-cites-miscommunication-1.500635701 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-24/fgqiwi0e/blackpink12.jpeg Blackpink turned 10. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T08:05:00.000+04:00 BLACKPINK’s 10th anniversary: Jisoo apologises after backlash over low-key plans, cites ‘miscommunication’ Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/flying-from-uae-today-here-are-emirates-etihad-air-arabia-flights-hit-by-cancellations-delays-1.500635765 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-16/twnqy9b7/20260307324.JPG Flying from the UAE today? Here's everything that's changed—from Kuwait and Bahrain flight cancellations to airline travel updates. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T08:02:55.716+04:00 Flying from UAE today? Here are Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia flights hit by cancellations, delays Aviation, Mena, Emirates airline, Air Arabia, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/milky-way-to-light-up-arab-skies-in-spectacular-august-display-1.500635730 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/0o2cephf/Milky-way.webp Moonless skies over the coming evenings are expected to create particularly favourable viewing conditions, allowing stargazers in dark locations with minimal light pollution to see the galaxy stretching across the night sky. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T07:58:37.311+04:00 Milky Way to light up Arab skies in spectacular August display Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/netflixs-the-last-house-ending-explained-please-leave-the-dogs-out-of-this-escalating-weirdness-1.500635698 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/6odomep4/thelasthouse.webp The Last House is streaming on Netflix. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T07:50:00.000+04:00 Netflix’s The Last House ending explained: Please leave the dogs out of this escalating weirdness Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/iran-sets-new-conditions-for-hormuz-reopening-1.500635088 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/ijy6fmrp/20260530001.JPG Tehran ties Hormuz reopening to sweeping US concessions on war, sanctions and assets https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/1tek2hx6/ANI_20260808003716.jpg US President Donald Trump (File Photo/Reuters) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/g7g1ha5o/preview.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/o3vq6vhp/Khorfakkan The shipment has also set a new operational record at Xiaomo Port, representing the largest single vehicle shipment ever handled by the Chinese port. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/dpqnlans/pez-and-moj.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-28/5f5ufpo4/Israeli-Prime-Minister-Benjamin-Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/ozlu6c4d/rezaee.jpeg Iranian Major Gen. Mohsen Rezaei Gulf News en 2026-08-10T07:45:04.965+04:00 Iran says Hormuz stays closed until US meets demands; Netanyahu rejects Gaza plan World, Americas, Gulf, UAE, US-Israel-Iran war, us-iran https://gulfnews.com/business/property/ofw-paid-608000-for-a-manila-condo-what-the-maceda-law-can-and-cannot-save-1.500635734 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/qjstoy75/Skyline-of-Manila.jpg A view of the Manila skyline: The condominium boom in the Philippine capital made "preselling" look almost risk-free. But the current market offers an important reminder to buyers: a property purchased on paper is still an investment — and every investment carries a price risk. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/16cl16wu/Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-11.32.40-AM.png High-rises under construction in Manila. Colliers has described Metro Manila's condominium market as a buyer's market, with more than 32,300 unsold ready-for-occupancy (RFO) units as of Q2 2026. Developers are reportedly using promotions, extended payment terms and rent-to-own schemes to stimulate mid-income demand. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/16cl16wu/Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-11.32.40-AM.png High-rises under construction in Manila. Colliers has described Metro Manila's condominium market as a buyer's market, with more than 32,300 unsold ready-for-occupancy (RFO) units as of Q2 2026. Developers are reportedly using promotions, extended payment terms and rent-to-own schemes to stimulate mid-income demand. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/7g50t8jh/colliers.jpeg In July, Colliers Philippines director Joey Bondoc said affordability was the biggest challenge in the housing market despite easing prices. The firm’s latest data showed lower and mid-income homes make up most of the country’s unsold ready-for-occupancy inventory. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/y6309t5c/pexels-christian-velbis-456975610-15792731.jpg A bustling urban scene in Mandaluyong, a district of Manila, Philippines, with heavy traffic and modern skyscrapers. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/uk7qnwkp/pexels-wanxianren-5077028.jpg Dense urban landscape: A skyline of skyscrapers and urban residential areas in Manila, partly showing Pasay City, one of the capital's constituent districts. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T07:42:33.779+04:00 OFW paid ₱608,000 for a Manila condo. What the Maceda Law can — and cannot — save Property, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/my-life-with-the-walter-boys-season-4-release-date-when-will-the-netflix-show-return-to-the-ranch-1.500635686 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/sxr92m3b/cole.jpg Netflix renewed the series for a fourth season back in May, months before Season 3 even premiered, and production is already underway as of August 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T07:30:00.000+04:00 My Life with The Walter Boys Season 4 release date: When will the Netflix show return to the ranch? Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/from-ib-to-british-curriculum-helping-your-child-transition-with-confidence-in-dubai-1.500633713 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/64drga9k/Article-Picture.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/d03f2hwb/Article-second-picture.png Gulf News en 2026-08-10T07:00:00.000+04:00 From IB to British curriculum: Helping your child transition with confidence in Dubai Education https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/western-europe-sets-new-temperature-record-as-heat-waves-pummel-the-region-1.500635728 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/ffz93y7u/preview.jpg People walk on a sandbar underneath the Danube's Margareth Bridge in downtown Budapest, Hungary, Wednesday Aug. 5, 2026, as the river, which runs through 10 European countries, has receded never-before-seen low water levels. (AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky) Gulf News en 2026-08-10T06:59:42.120+04:00 Western Europe sets new temperature record as heat waves pummel the region Europe weather climate change https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/egyptian-arrested-over-double-murder-in-kuwait-1.500635727 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/o4c218aa/download.webp The arrest followed an intensive investigation that identified the suspect and tracked him down as he allegedly attempted to flee the country. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T06:30:22.972+04:00 Egyptian arrested over double murder in Kuwait Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/weather-forecast-uae-braces-for-rain-dust-as-temperatures-hit-49c-1.500635722 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/50dsgkdj/Hot-weather.avif The weather will be fair to partly cloudy, with convective clouds expected to develop over some eastern and southern areas by the afternoon, bringing a chance of rain. Light to moderate winds will freshen at times and cause blowing dust. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T06:27:34.539+04:00 Weather forecast: UAE braces for rain, dust as temperatures hit 49°C Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/alleged-cartel-boss-kinahan-charged-in-ireland-1.500635428 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-09/r7izajxt/gulfnewsimport20210615STOCK-jailed-prison-handcuff-crime17a0f18e42alarge.avif The 49-year-old Irishman appeared in court after being flown back on Sunday evening from Dubai on the basis of an arrest warrant issued by Ireland. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/29zsp75y/UAE Daniel Kinahan: The extradition followed a final ruling by the Dubai Court of Cassation and was carried out under the bilateral extradition treaty. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T06:06:07.746+04:00 Alleged cartel boss Kinahan charged in Ireland following Dubai arrest Europe, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-summer-gut-health-how-extreme-heat-can-trigger-bloating-acidity-and-food-poisoning-1.500635679 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/11/01/Person-feeling-unwell_18b8a74be52_large.jpg Many summer digestive complaints can be prevented with a few changes to hydration, diet, and food safety. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/o257652x/janoudi.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/hloqv9o1/ruba.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-10T06:00:00.000+04:00 UAE summer gut health: How extreme heat can trigger bloating, acidity and food poisoning UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/sport/home-lost-to-assam-floods-janmoni-wins-gold-and-keeps-olympic-dream-alive-1.500635665 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/q3ywfjbx/Janmoni-Konwar.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-10T05:20:00.000+04:00 Home lost to Assam floods, Janmoni wins gold and keeps Olympic dream alive Sport, india https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-guards-say-wont-reopen-hormuz-without-us-meeting-tehrans-demands-1.500635270 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/zez58i63/302.jpg Vessels are seen anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Khasab on Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula. File photo on May 17, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T05:19:34.137+04:00 Iran Guards say won't reopen Hormuz without US meeting Tehran's demands Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/dr-congo-ebola-death-figure-rises-to-1887-1.500635707 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/oi8fpmno/20260621647f.jpg The latest government figures represent a significant increase from the 4,053 confirmed cases and 1,850 deaths reported as of Aug. 5-6. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T04:30:18.716+04:00 DR Congo: Ebola death figure rises to 1,887 Africa https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-gas-cylinder-blast-victim-had-lost-brother-was-familys-sole-support-says-relative-1.500635662 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/4tda8eyf/image0.jpeg Nkeng Boris Gulf News en 2026-08-10T04:30:00.000+04:00 Dubai gas cylinder blast victim had lost brother, was family's sole support, says relative UAE, UAE, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/perseid-meteor-shower-set-for-peak-this-week-under-moonless-skies-1.500635705 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-22/wwknupp5/Perseid_meteor_shower_189cfc5ca7e_original_ratio.jpg The Perseids are a prolific meteor shower associated with the comet Swift–Tuttle. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T04:23:09.009+04:00 Perseid meteor shower set for peak this week under moonless skies World https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/17d6w1e-typhoon-dolphin-makes-second-landfall-chinas-1.500635699 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/ceivb12w/Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-8.07.51-AM.png Typhoon isDolphin making landfall in China, while Tropical Storm Chan-hom heading towards mainland Japan, and three more systems are spinning around the Mariana Islands, all at the same time. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T04:12:00.133+04:00 Typhoon 'Dolphin' makes second landfall in China's Zhejiang Asia https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/oil-rises-as-hormuz-deal-hopes-clash-with-irans-demands-1.500635700 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-16/csrtmdav/newsml_afp_com_20260716T083428Z_doc_c2bx673.jpeg Oil tankers unload imported crude oil at the at the crude oil terminal of in Qingdao port, in China’s eastern Shandong province on July 16, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T03:51:14.304+04:00 Oil rises as Hormuz deal hopes clash with Iran’s demands Energy https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-announces-staff-secretary-will-scharf-will-be-his-new-white-house-counsel-1.500635683 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/z6l087f9/preview.jpg President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Morristown Airport, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, in Morristown, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) Gulf News en 2026-08-10T03:04:49.622+04:00 Trump announces staff secretary Will Scharf will be his new White House counsel trump white house counsel will scharf https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/drought-hits-europes-largest-rivers-impacting-irrigation-power-freight-1.500635678 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/opoxmfpe/newsml_afp_com_20260808T155103Z_doc_c49d7zq.jpeg This aerial photograph shows the sandbanks exposed by the receding waters of the Po River, in Mezzana Bigli, near Pavia, northern Italy, on August 8, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/337jhvhk/newsml_afp_com_20260803T151252Z_doc_c3v77t4.jpeg A vessel sails past the partially dried-up river bed of the Rhine at the blast furnace (Hochofen) Schwelgern of the steel works of Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG in Duisburg, western Germany on August 3, 2026, 2026, following exceptionally hot weather. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/jx6a73r8/newsml_afp_com_20260809T110509Z_doc_c49z79g.jpeg This aerial photograph shows boats stranded on the sand after the harbor dried up due to low water levels of the Danube River near Batina, northeastern Croatia on August 9, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T03:03:28.200+04:00 Drought hits Europe's largest rivers, impacting irrigation, power, freight Europe https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/rybakina-gauff-advance-to-toronto-quarter-finals-1.500635671 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/4aykirhi/newsml_afp_com_20260809T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289765255.jpeg Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan returns a shot to Liudmila Samsonova during day eight of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 09, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T02:43:34.507+04:00 Rybakina, Gauff advance to Toronto quarter-finals Tennis https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egypt-calls-for-full-israeli-withdrawal-sustained-aid-access-to-gaza-1.500635668 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/20bum947/ANI_20260809191837.jpg Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T02:31:35.687+04:00 Egypt calls for full Israeli withdrawal, sustained aid access to Gaza Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-fires-cruise-missiles-at-oil-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz-setting-vessel-ablaze-near-oman-report-1.500635675 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/yxm145zr/Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-5.42.37-AM.png The claim that an oil tanker has been hit off Oman originated from the X account Hormuz Letter, which posted the report along with video footage showing a bright red glow and what appears to be a fire or explosion on the horizon at night, filmed from a rocky shoreline overlooking the water. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T02:08:36.885+04:00 Iran fires cruise missiles at oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz setting vessel ablaze near Oman: Report Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/strait-of-hormuz-threat-remains-severe-84-incidents-low-traffic-and-tanker-attack-1.500635644 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/ikxywg6r/260630-N-D0477-1132.jpg US-Iran tensions rise: Strait of Hormuz on high alert as tanker traffic collapses, 84 incidents logged and a new ADNOC vessel attack heighten fears of imminent hostile action. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/5s56gu8v/news.PNG Tanker traffic collapses as threat of new attacks and mines looms over key chokepoint https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/sx0u2cqf/1.PNG Gulf News en 2026-08-10T00:02:00.000+04:00 Strait of Hormuz threat remains severe: 84 incidents, low traffic and tanker attack Mena, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/air-india-phuket-delhi-flight-turbulence-passengers-raise-questions-over-pilots-condition-1.500635615 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 2026-08-09T22:49:21.682+04:00 Air India Phuket-Delhi flight turbulence: Passengers raise questions over pilot’s condition India, air india https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/watch-how-emirates-turned-a380-boeing-777-parts-into-a-giant-arsenal-crest-1.500635622 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/stan66yk/800sirtimclarkandrichardgarlicktourtheaircraftedarsenalcrest.jpeg The 2.4-metre illuminated sculpture was created over 34 days by Emirates Engineering in Dubai before being flown to London https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/bi4cb9cq/HPTJ0a4aUAAUJRo.jpg Upcycled Emirates aircraft parts mark 20-year partnership with Arsenal FC https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/oddidnb4/800permertesackerkaihavertzmartinodegaardriccardocalafioriandemiratescabincrewwiththeaircraftedarsenalcrest.jpg An Airbus A380 wheel hub forms the wheel of Arsenal’s cannon, with a titanium air duct creating its barrel https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/wq0q58mh/19204225ekarsenalaircraftedcrestinfographic16-9v5.jpg The installation marks 20 years of the Emirates and Arsenal partnership and its extension through to 2033 Gulf News en 2026-08-09T22:28:50.078+04:00 Watch: How Emirates turned A380, Boeing 777 parts into a giant Arsenal crest Aviation, Football, Emirates airline https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/laser-beam-hits-malaysia-airlines-cockpit-near-kolkata-briefly-disorienting-pilot-flight-lands-safely-1.500635602 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/12/28/Man-found-barely-alive-in-landing-gear-of-Algeria-flight-to-Paris_18cb1cf9601_large.jpg Past warnings resurface as laser near Kolkata airport raises fresh safety concerns https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/12/28/Man-found-barely-alive-in-landing-gear-of-Algeria-flight-to-Paris_18cb1cf9601_large.jpg The UAE drew 1–1 with Iraq in the first leg in Abu Dhabi, leaving Tuesday’s match in Basra as a showdown to determine which team advances to the intercontinental playoff Gulf News en 2026-08-09T22:02:45.467+04:00 Laser beam hits Malaysia Airlines cockpit near Kolkata, briefly disorienting pilot; flight lands safely India, india https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/inside-irans-hormuz-strategy-keep-trump-from-walking-away-1.500635584 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-23/uyj1qevz/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-7.22.56-AM.png A vessel operates in the Strait of Hormuz, where attacks on civilian tankers and merchant ships have sharply disrupted shipping. Iran is keeping the strategic waterway largely closed as it seeks to use control of Hormuz as leverage in negotiations with the United States. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T21:22:37.507+04:00 Inside Iran’s Hormuz strategy: Keep Trump from walking away Mena, Americas, Donald Trump, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/sinner-withdraws-from-cincinnati-open-with-knee-injury-2-1.500635582 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/10/29/SPO_241029-SINNER-1730214696269_192d8d51581_large.jpg World No.1’s US Open buildup hit as knee forces him out of key Masters event Gulf News en 2026-08-09T20:58:53.764+04:00 Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open with knee injury Tennis, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/denmark-shooting-several-injured-as-police-hunt-gunmen-1.500635570 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/10/12/Stock-crime-police-jailed_17c752e1503_large.jpg Authorities probe suspected gang-related violence west of Copenhagen Gulf News en 2026-08-09T20:36:19.591+04:00 Denmark shooting: Several injured as police hunt gunmen Europe, Europe https://gulfnews.com/uae/uaes-reem-al-hashimy-attends-colombia-presidential-inauguration-1.500635552 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/hhnu737d/a50065ls1ka1jkcpo.jpeg Talks in Bogotá highlight plans to deepen trade, investment and energy cooperation Gulf News en 2026-08-09T20:16:05.535+04:00 UAE’s Reem Al Hashimy attends Colombia presidential inauguration UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/indias-sarfaraz-khan-to-replace-sudharsan-in-sri-lanka-series-1.500635555 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-23/hnwaa6wv/202601233648330.jpg Selectors turn to in-form Sarfaraz with India sitting fifth in WTC standings Gulf News en 2026-08-09T20:12:39.996+04:00 India's Sarfaraz Khan to replace Sudharsan in Sri Lanka series Cricket, cricket, india https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/the-science-of-insoles-how-arch-support-changes-your-stride-1.500630246 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/pln4b2fj/insoleshoes-1.png Arch support insole illustrating foot alignment and stride mechanics Gulf News en 2026-08-09T20:00:00.000+04:00 The science of insoles: how arch support changes your stride Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-alert-heavy-rain-strong-winds-and-poor-visibility-forecast-1.500635533 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/2lxo36wz/FotoJet-9.jpg Drivers urged to take extra care amid heavy rain, strong winds and low visibility https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/wyt1ehyl/HPSmqm9XMAAHLfT.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-09T19:59:01.754+04:00 UAE weather alert: Heavy rain, strong winds and poor visibility forecast Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport/raul-fernandez-wins-british-motogp-grand-prix-1.500635437 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/2dhkttc4/newsml_afp_com_20260809T141134Z_doc_c4a72tp.jpeg Trackhouse MotoGP's Spanish rider Raul Fernandez holds up the winner's trophy to celebrate his victory on the podium at the end of the MotoGP British Grand Prix at Silverstone circuit, central England on August 9, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T18:56:13.819+04:00 Raul Fernandez wins British MotoGP Grand Prix Motorsport https://gulfnews.com/business/inside-bill-ackmans-35b-fund-even-janitors-and-receptionists-own-millions-1.500635510 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-04/skq6sk7n/newsml_afp_com_20260504T170037Z_doc_a9rx8l9.jpeg Inside the culture where no ‘undesired departures’ and millionaire staff are the norm Gulf News en 2026-08-09T18:54:13.067+04:00 Inside Bill Ackman’s $35b fund, even janitors and receptionists own millions Business https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/russias-military-bases-in-syria-set-for-major-change-under-new-deal-1.500635409 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/dkerpu0e/Syria.jpg Members of a Syrian army engineering team prepare a mine-clearing vehicle near landmines collected for destruction during an operation to clear minefields left behind during the war in Qara, in the Damascus countryside, Syria, on Friday, August 7, 2026. [Illustrative image] Gulf News en 2026-08-09T18:51:08.388+04:00 Russia’s military bases in Syria set for major change under new deal Mena, Syria, Russia https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ipl-financial-pressure-forcing-players-to-play-through-injuries-1.500635499 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/bzf4e3lu/Jasprit_Bumrah_1682520715867_187be0cb28c_original_ratio.jpg Jasprit Bumrah Gulf News en 2026-08-09T18:21:45.443+04:00 ‘IPL financial pressure forcing players to play through injuries’ Cricket, cricket, india, BCCI https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/oman-mandates-e-invoicing-for-vat-registered-businesses-from-april-2027-1.500635473 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/fi4zj0zk/Oman-flag.webp Implementation will take place in two phases. Companies with annual supplies exceeding OMR5 million will be required to adopt the system from April 1, 2027, while those below the OMR5 million threshold will come under the requirements from October 1, 2027. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T17:55:03.313+04:00 Oman mandates e-invoicing for VAT-registered businesses from April 2027 economy, Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pinoy-celebs/whats-next-for-sb-girls-new-surprises-await-uae-fans-in-dubai-1.500635470 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/6plksw6v/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-09-at-17.19.05.jpeg Gulf News conducted an exclusive interview with the SB Girls after their "Get Get Aw" concert held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on August 8 Gulf News en 2026-08-09T17:36:55.261+04:00 What’s next for SB Girls? New surprises await UAE fans in Dubai Pinoy-Celebs, Entertainment, UAE, UAE, Filipino artists, events, Dubai, Concert, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-to-release-new-images-of-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-after-undated-video-state-media-1.500635464 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/8z9fa6nc/ANI_20260809000651.jpg Iran to release new images of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei amid intensifying speculation over his health Gulf News en 2026-08-09T17:32:08.466+04:00 Iran to release new images of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei after undated video: State media Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-expats-and-missions-in-uae-gear-up-for-indias-80th-independence-day-celebrations-1.500635467 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/b0irb9t5/My-India-Reel.jpg The #MyIndiaMyStory campaign, invite Indian expats to share their most memorable experiences of India through reels. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T17:28:17.925+04:00 Indian expats and missions in UAE gear up for nation's 80th Independence Day celebrations UAE, India, UAE, Indian expats, india https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-war-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-this-evening-as-strait-of-hormuz-tensions-persist-1.500635439 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/ge403fpk/Hormuz.jpg Small boats line the shore as cargo ships and other commercial vessels appear anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, in Iran. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T17:06:17.515+04:00 US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know this evening as Strait of Hormuz tensions persist Mena, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/where-will-the-uaes-pledged-two-million-companies-sit-1.500635448 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/jguy17cy/Xu-Ma-CEO-Tomorrow-World-Properties.gif Gulf News en 2026-08-09T17:06:13.937+04:00 Where will the UAE's pledged two million companies sit? GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/who-is-arjun-ayanki-kerala-man-who-taunted-police-on-social-media-is-caught-1.500635405 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/qv474ypg/202608073895024.jpg From DYFI activist to accused taunter: The many cases trailing Arjun Ayanki Gulf News en 2026-08-09T16:46:45.287+04:00 Who is Arjun Ayanki? Kerala man who taunted police on social media is caught India, kerala, crime, Kerala politics https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/mahesh-babu-turns-50-chiranjeevi-jr-ntr-lead-birthday-wishes-1.500635422 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/18zhq0it/mahes.webp Megastar Chiranjeevi was among those celebrating the milestone, describing Mahesh Babu as “the pride of Telugu Cinema”. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/ii4q3m9c/202608093896918.jpg The outpouring of wishes comes as anticipation builds around Mahesh Babu’s next phase on the big screen, with several of his colleagues looking ahead to Varanasi and predicting an increasingly global chapter for the Telugu superstar. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T16:30:52.440+04:00 Mahesh Babu turns 50: Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR lead birthday wishes Entertainment, India, india https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/man-arrested-7-months-after-indian-woman-found-murdered-in-canada-1.500635393 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/vknge4pz/arres.gif Abdul Ghafoori, a Toronto resident who had been wanted across Canada for the first-degree murder of 30-year-old Himanshi Khurana, was arrested at a Toronto airport on Friday, police said, according to Indian media reports. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T16:23:13.037+04:00 Man arrested 7 months after Indian woman found murdered in Canada Americas, India, crime, india, americas https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/kuwait-airways-becomes-wholly-state-owned-shareholding-company-1.500635395 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/glxo3a5m/Kuwait-airport.avif Kuwait Airways has been transformed into a wholly state-owned shareholding company under a new decree law aimed at strengthening the national carrier's governance, operational flexibility and long-term growth strategy. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T16:11:32.879+04:00 Kuwait Airways becomes wholly state-owned shareholding company Aviation, Kuwait, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-yoga-and-pilates-gear-on-amazonae-2026-mats-and-accessories-for-every-practice-1.500629077 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/dpd7cpsk/yogapilatesgear-1.png Yoga mats, cork blocks and Pilates gear ready to use Gulf News en 2026-08-09T16:00:00.000+04:00 Best yoga and Pilates gear on Amazon.ae 2026: Mats and accessories for every practice Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-says-saudi-tukey-defence-pact-is-purely-defensive-1.500635383 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/v5hoyay6/preview.jpg From left, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing a trilateral defence agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-05/59a0g8ei/202607053852487.jpeg Pakistan Deputy PM Ishaq Dar: Mecca Joint Defence Agreement complements existing pacts, avoids new confrontations Gulf News en 2026-08-09T15:51:13.392+04:00 Pakistan says Saudi-Turkey defence pact is 'purely defensive' Pakistan, Mena, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/what-does-it-take-to-win-dubais-new-dubai-it-award-1.500635384 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/7ehsb8fm/Stock___Dubai_Economy_189d8af8387_original_ratio.jpg The first ‘Dubai-it’ Award will open nominations on August 10. FIle photos https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/4r6xdt3p/His_Excellency_Mohammad_Abdullah_Al_Gergawi_1708578405414_18dcf357c60_original_ratio.jpg Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi Gulf News en 2026-08-09T15:45:39.009+04:00 What does it take to win Dubai’s new Dubai-it Award? UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-deports-10827-illegal-residents-in-one-week-1.500635365 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/4957h48c/Violators.webp The arrests were made during joint inspection campaigns conducted by security authorities in coordination with relevant government agencies between July 30 and August 5. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T15:45:27.086+04:00 Saudi Arabia deports 10,827 illegal residents in one week Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-may-end-60-day-grace-period-for-h-1b-workers-what-it-means-for-foreign-workers-1.500635351 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-26/lf23e98x/202512263619307.jpeg ​US H-1B rule shift alarms Indian tech workers, diaspora families Gulf News en 2026-08-09T15:15:55.846+04:00 US may end 60-day grace period for H-1B workers: What it means for foreign workers Americas, Visa, US immigration policy https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/hormuz-shut-red-sea-under-threat-saudi-arabia-faces-a-new-houthi-front-1.500635331 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/7ng8t1gg/babalmandept_1786271300523.jpg RED SEA ON ALERT: A sailor from Yemen’s internationally recognised government patrols a shipping lane off Hanish Island. Renewed Houthi attacks have put Saudi shipping and one of the region’s vital maritime routes under growing pressure. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/768pcwtg/newsml_afp_com_20260807T073455Z_doc_c46t368.jpeg Container ships are seen anchored near the Strait of Bab al-Mandeb off Yemen's coast in the Gulf of Aden on August 6, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T14:43:21.515+04:00 Hormuz shut, Red Sea under threat: Saudi Arabia faces a new Houthi front Saudi, Mena, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, US-Israel-Iran war, houthis https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/after-eala-rafa-nadal-academy-unearths-another-gem-1.500635337 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/22f2h4ey/newsml_afp_com_20260807T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289504592.jpeg Alina Korneeva on August 07, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T14:39:35.581+04:00 After Eala, Rafa Nadal Academy unearths another gem Tennis https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/watch-iran-releases-first-video-of-supreme-leader-amid-health-rumours-1.500635323 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/3yj8pfho/Iran The 12-second video, published on Saturday, shows Khamenei seated on a carpet in a room while speaking with several officials and advisers. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T14:38:45.863+04:00 Watch: Iran releases first video of Supreme Leader amid health rumours Mena, Iran https://gulfnews.com/world/court-crime/uae-extradites-daniel-kinahan-to-ireland-over-organised-crime-allegations-1.500635330 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/29zsp75y/UAE The extradition followed a final ruling by the Dubai Court of Cassation and was carried out under the bilateral extradition treaty. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T14:38:12.200+04:00 UAE extradites Daniel Kinahan to Ireland over organised crime allegations Court-Crime, crime https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/health-fitness/green-spaces-linked-to-lower-risk-of-type-2-diabetes-1.500635328 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/48adw08n/Garden.jpg Researchers found a lower risk of type 2 diabetes among people with substantial home gardens. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T14:37:23.568+04:00 Green spaces linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes Health Fitness, Health https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/china/typhoon-dolphin-makes-landfall-in-eastern-china-1.500635315 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/roj54mj3/newsml_afp_com_20260809T045421Z_doc_c49t3t3.jpeg A passenger walks past glass windows taped at a temporary waiting room at Hangzhou railway station in eastern China's Zhejiang province on August 9, 2026, as a precaution against Typhoon Dolphin. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T14:26:46.806+04:00 Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in eastern China China https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/21-dot-balls-3-wickets-sunil-narines-stunning-4-over-spell-in-t20-1.500635321 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-16/8cztgm60/newsml_afp_com_20260516T175853Z_doc_b32v6v3.jpeg West Indies cricket player Sunil Narine Gulf News en 2026-08-09T14:16:58.055+04:00 21 dot balls, 3 wickets: Sunil Narine’s stunning 4-over spell in T20 Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/china/hong-kong-records-highest-temperature-since-records-began-in-1884-1.500635305 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/walauaz4/Hong-Kong The record-breaking temperature was linked to a low-pressure system associated with Typhoon Dolphin. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T14:07:51.215+04:00 Hong Kong records highest temperature since records began in 1884 China, China https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/indian-woman-sets-guinness-world-record-for-longest-haired-living-woman-1.500635301 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/znyvzz9r/India https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/0ckt34rp/Hair Gulf News en 2026-08-09T13:57:41.328+04:00 Indian woman sets Guinness World Record for longest hair on a living person India, india https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/ks-chithra-says-the-other-artists-were-cleared-a-month-before-mohanlals-visa-stalled-1.500635296 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/hpfoebeg/Mohanlalcropped.jpg Mohanlal spent Saturday in a hotel in Singapore, waiting for an approval that never came, while a convention centre on the other side of the Coral Sea filled with people who had nothing to perform. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/03/22/190322_mohanlal_resources1_16a30b3a26e_large.jpg Actor Mohanlal Gulf News en 2026-08-09T13:55:37.241+04:00 K.S. Chithra says the other artists were cleared a month before Mohanlal's visa stalled South-Indian, mohanlal https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/thailand-teen-shooter-once-brought-bb-gun-to-school-police-1.500635260 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/qq81dey6/Thailand-shooter Gulf News en 2026-08-09T13:54:50.670+04:00 Thailand teen shooter once brought BB gun to school: police Asia https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/rishabh-pant-wants-to-return-home-chief-minister-dhami-promises-help-1.500635297 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-31/xd0cddbt/Test_Match_Ind_vs_Eng_0095.JPG Rishabh Pant Gulf News en 2026-08-09T13:45:46.030+04:00 Rishabh Pant wants to return home, Chief Minister Dhami promises help Cricket, India, cricket https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/from-a-cheap-straw-basket-to-a-101m-handbag-the-story-of-jane-birkins-birkin-bag-1.500635269 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/g25sipcn/960x0.jpg For more than a decade before there was any such thing as a Birkin bag, Jane Birkin carried a straw basket. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/rdnhccfy/JANEBIRKINgrande.jpg For more than a decade before there was any such thing as a Birkin bag, Jane Birkin carried a straw basket. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/mzz4p9c9/AN-VOGUK-230924-JB.jpg.webp She covered it in stickers for Médecins du Monde and UNICEF, added beads and worry beads collected from Greece, Israel and Palestine, and let the leather get scuffed, scratched and stained. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/g03xq2tt/jane-first-birkin.jpg She carried it almost every day from 1985 to 1994. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/irh9tcyn/jane-birkin-straw-bag-01.jpg.webp Jane Birkin participates in a pro-choice demonstration of support for French family planning during an abortion trial in Bobigny on Nov. 1, 1972. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/gdz09m4x/birkin-bag-1024x768.png Le Birkin Voyageur, the one she carried daily between 2003 and 2007, sold in Abu Dhabi for $2.9 million. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T13:25:19.416+04:00 From a cheap straw basket to a $10.1m handbag: The story of Jane Birkin’s Birkin bag Entertainment, Fashion, Fashion https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/why-has-the-us-ordered-inspections-of-1900-boeing-737-max-jets-1.500635281 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/9x303at1/US The directive applies to the 737 Max 8, 737 Max 9 and 737-8200 models, covering 471 aircraft registered in the United States and 1,429 aircraft operating internationally. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T13:23:21.945+04:00 Why has the US ordered inspections of 1,900 Boeing 737 Max jets? Aviation, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/south-korea-football-association-apologises-as-sex-scandal-deepens-crisis-1.500635280 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/cvdxmaah/SKFA.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-09T13:20:13.375+04:00 South Korea Football Association apologises as sex scandal deepens crisis Football, football, FIFA World Cup, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/inside-team-indias-injury-crisis-why-laxman-is-under-scanner-1.500635275 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/vebptynj/202608083896693.jpg BCCI secretary Saikia likely to meet VVS Laxman during visit to CoE on Sunday (Credit: X/BCCI) Gulf News en 2026-08-09T13:15:50.760+04:00 Inside Team India’s injury crisis: Why Laxman is under scanner Cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/yemens-houthis-claim-drone-strike-on-aramco-refinery-in-saudi-arabia-1.500635187 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/8uivhzxz/ANI_20260809030946.jpg Representational image. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T13:03:22.066+04:00 Yemen's Houthis claim drone strike on Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia Saudi, Mena, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/inside-mind-of-ghaiths-surreal-uae-digital-art-1.500594308 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/6eovdi26/Mind-of-Ghaith https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/ukqo0jd7/dubai-1-1.png Instagram/@mindofghaith https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/owchiu5m/dubai-3.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/v9x0ojge/dubai-2-1.png Instagram/@mindofghaith https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/iggcqmx4/dubai-4.png Instagram/@mindofghaith Gulf News en 2026-08-09T13:00:00.000+04:00 Inside Mind of Ghaith's surreal UAE digital art UAE, Arts Culture, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-to-cut-building-permit-processing-times-from-days-to-minutes-with-ai-1.500635246 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/9ydj1iwe/DM-AI-building-permit-.jpeg Photo used for illustrative purposes Gulf News en 2026-08-09T12:42:17.365+04:00 Dubai to cut building permit processing times from days to minutes with AI UAE, Dubai, Dubai Municipality https://gulfnews.com/uae/uaes-midday-work-ban-achieves-99-compliance-1.500635247 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/e9itt5o3/Worker The policy is enforced annually from 15 June to 15 September, prohibiting outdoor work and work under direct sunlight between 12.30pm and 3pm. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T12:40:59.468+04:00 UAE's midday work ban achieves 99% compliance UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/fifa-says-gianni-infantino-faces-concerted-effort-to-undermine-him-1.500635027 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/wzgxmume/preview.jpg FIFA President Gianni Infantino Gulf News en 2026-08-09T12:32:01.640+04:00 FIFA says Gianni Infantino faces ‘concerted’ effort to undermine him Football https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/dubai-researchers-create-ai-tool-for-earlier-autism-screening-in-children-1.500635240 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/5cer31fl/Dubai-Uni The system evaluates raw eye-tracking data, including gaze patterns, fixation duration and visual scanning behaviour. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T12:31:04.120+04:00 Dubai researchers create AI tool for earlier autism screening in children Health, Health https://gulfnews.com/business/khorfakkan-port-to-receive-record-shipment-of-6068-byd-vehicles-from-china-1.500635238 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/o3vq6vhp/Khorfakkan The shipment has also set a new operational record at Xiaomo Port, representing the largest single vehicle shipment ever handled by the Chinese port. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T12:20:33.723+04:00 Khorfakkan Port to receive record shipment of 6,068 BYD vehicles from China Business, UAE businesses https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/education/affordable-top-rated-schools-sharjah-1.500635233 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-05/fddtcdma/school-students-UAE-Sharjah Students of Delhi Private School, Sharjah, return to campus in high spirits after the winter vacation. (Picture used for illustrative purposes only). Gulf News en 2026-08-09T12:20:26.017+04:00 Sharjah schools: Top-rated schools under Dh35,000 a year Living-Education, UAE schools, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-dh5000-fine-for-buildings-without-lift-maintenance-contracts-1.500635234 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/qxgi47hd/AD Owners of residential and commercial buildings must contract an approved company to carry out regular lift maintenance. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T12:13:35.192+04:00 Abu Dhabi: Dh5,000 fine for buildings without lift maintenance contracts UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-civil-defence-urges-parents-never-to-leave-children-unattended-1.500635225 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/mo2iuwa3/AD-Civil The authority also warned against leaving children inside parked vehicles while shopping or running errands, even for a few minutes. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T12:10:31.587+04:00 Abu Dhabi Civil Defence urges parents never to leave children unattended UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-bridge-cuts-al-qudra-intersection-wait-by-85-1.500635226 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/cu79zaz6/Qudra-road.jpg Al Qudra Road is a major east-west corridor linking several important residential and development areas and connecting with Dubai’s wider strategic road network. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/z6mq3ij0/RTA-map-qudra.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/aw3sy2xx/rta-info.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/pyg1kyv1/qudra-two.jpg The project is also expected to support continued residential and economic development in the areas served by the corridor https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/28yo6q5u/qudra-three.jpg The RTA will open additional ramp bridges at the intersection in the fourth quarter of 2026 Gulf News en 2026-08-09T12:00:40.705+04:00 Dubai bridge cuts Al Qudra intersection wait by 85% Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-warns-of-drugs-hidden-in-sweets-a4-paper-and-surprise-deliveries-1.500635220 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/xjjdgd94/UAE.jpg Illustrative image. Authorities urged parents to maintain open communication and watch for early warning signs. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T11:48:32.398+04:00 UAE warns of drugs hidden in sweets, A4 paper and surprise deliveries Government, crime https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/cocomelon-the-movie-is-bringing-baby-jj-and-sza-to-the-big-screen-1.500635208 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/13rh2m51/cocomelon.png.webp CoComelon: The Movie arrives on 19 February 2027, and the first teaser landed on Thursday. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T11:46:04.975+04:00 ‘CoComelon: The Movie’ is bringing Baby JJ (and SZA) to the big screen Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-scammers-target-jobseekers-in-the-uae-1.500635216 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/w3husvse/Signing-document Before you sign on the dotted line, keep a few things in mind about job offers, say authorities Gulf News en 2026-08-09T11:39:16.537+04:00 How scammers target jobseekers in the UAE UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/turkey-expects-egypt-to-join-new-regional-defence-alliance-1.500635084 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/v5hoyay6/preview.jpg From left, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing a trilateral defence agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, August 7, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T11:32:14.694+04:00 Turkey expects Egypt to join new regional defence alliance Mena, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey https://gulfnews.com/world/us-iran-conflict-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-august-9-1.500635206 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/jy4eg7kj/202608063893384.jpeg Ships in the Strait of Hormuz Gulf News en 2026-08-09T11:25:44.747+04:00 US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (August 9) World, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/every-time-a-big-film-starts-yash-on-toxic-being-called-shelved-1.500635177 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-04/qr999cq8/YASH-TOXIC.jpg Yash in Toxic https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-24/yv0sfrhi/202503243358716.jpg Yash kickstarts new schedule of ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ in Mumbai Gulf News en 2026-08-09T11:17:40.288+04:00 'Every Time A Big Film Starts': Yash On Toxic Being Called Shelved South-Indian, Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/thousands-storm-madeira-wedding-thinking-cristiano-ronaldo-was-getting-married-1.500635190 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/3hd44wpi/Cristiano_Ronaldo_and_Georgina_Rodriguez_in_Saudi_Arabia__185ca3d94aa_original_ratio.jpg Cristiano Ronaldo ends years of speculation — engaged to longtime love Georgina Rodriguez. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T10:53:19.571+04:00 Thousands storm Madeira wedding thinking Cristiano Ronaldo was getting married Football, Lifestyle, football, Cristiano Ronaldo https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/music/sonu-nigam-turns-surgery-into-an-impromptu-musical-moment-1.500635176 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/f2c8c3zu/Sonu-Nigam.jpg Sonu Nigam sings Mohammed Rafi classic 'Suhani raat dhal chuki, na jaane tum kab aoge' during surgery. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T10:34:07.681+04:00 Sonu Nigam turns surgery into an impromptu musical moment Music, BollyWood https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/nayanthara-reveals-how-yash-spent-45-years-of-his-life-making-toxic-sacrificed-time-with-family-1.500635157 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/db18subl/Screenshot-2026-08-09-at-10.17.04-AM.png Nayanthara and Yash https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-24/yv0sfrhi/202503243358716.jpg Yash kickstarts new schedule of ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ in Mumbai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/idd9eslg/Toxic-A-Fairytale-For-Grown-Ups-Teaser-Out.webp Yash in Toxic a Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups Gulf News en 2026-08-09T10:22:53.777+04:00 Nayanthara reveals how Yash spent 4.5 years of his life making Toxic: ‘Sacrificed time with family’ South-Indian, Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-womens-watches-on-amazonae-2026-stylish-timepieces-for-every-occasion-1.500618650 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-24/nc2uwpoo/womenswatch-1.png Elegant women's watches collection Gulf News en 2026-08-09T10:00:00.000+04:00 Best women's watches on Amazon.ae 2026: Stylish timepieces for every occasion Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/over-1000-flights-cancelled-in-china-as-typhoon-dolphin-looms-1.500635153 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/zmvoxtz3/newsml_afp_com_20260809T045421Z_doc_c49t366.jpeg A passenger walks past glass windows taped at a temporary waiting room at Hangzhou railway station in eastern China's Zhejiang province on August 9, 2026, as a precaution against Typhoon Dolphin. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/ei1de5r1/newsml_afp_com_20260809T014658Z_doc_c49n9nt.jpeg Passengers walk under a departure board at Ningbo railway station as most trains are cancelled due to approaching Typhoon Dolphin on August 9, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T09:51:53.406+04:00 Over 1,000 flights cancelled in China as Typhoon Dolphin looms World https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/dwayne-johnson-speaks-out-on-moanas-box-office-struggles-and-mixed-reviews-1.500635152 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-12/1p81mwnl/preview.jpg This image released by Disney shows Dwayne Johnson as Maui in a scene from "Moana." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-01/7jt8gqvm/preview.jpg This image released by Disney shows Catherine Laga'aia as Moana in Disney's live action film "Moana." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-08/a7ffc8ku/preview.jpg This image released by Disney shows Catherine Laga'aia in a scene from "Moana." Gulf News en 2026-08-09T09:43:26.370+04:00 Dwayne Johnson speaks out on Moana's box office struggles and mixed reviews Entertainment, HollyWood, disney https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/can-alex-eala-overcome-injury-scare-to-continue-her-run-1.500635149 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/ufs4t7dv/newsml_afp_com_20260807T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289541885.jpeg Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates against Caty McNally of the United States during day six of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 07, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T09:38:51.400+04:00 Can Alex Eala overcome injury scare to continue her run? Tennis, Filipina tennis player, Philippines, Alex Eala https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/turkey-says-defence-pact-with-saudi-arabia-pakistan-aligns-with-nato-as-iran-vows-to-resist-coercion-1.500634353 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/z88xe00f/10.jpg Vessels transiting through the Gulf of Oman are pictured off the coast of Muscat. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-01/pmijf785/ANI_20260609154014.jpg Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (File Photo/Reuters) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-26/enf3k1gi/ANI_20260726170237.jpg Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (File Photo) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/11/07/Pezeshkian-1730984869839_19306bcffda_large.jpg Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Gulf News en 2026-08-09T09:31:20.948+04:00 Iran sets US conditions for Hormuz reopening; Oman condemns ship attacks Mena, Donald Trump, iran nuclear programme, Israel, America, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war, us-israel, us-iran https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/pilot-of-turbulence-hit-air-india-flight-that-dropped-300ft-may-have-been-intoxicated-media-1.500635140 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/wnhnykgy/air_india_1686136176740_188958c40a4_original_ratio.jpg Air India planes at rest Gulf News en 2026-08-09T09:17:21.516+04:00 Pilot of turbulence-hit Air India flight that dropped 300ft may have been intoxicated: Media Aviation, India https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/from-global-kitchens-to-dubai-meet-the-couple-behind-dubais-viral-cafe-crunch-1.500633179 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/7nidr6wd/IMG7288.jpeg Mukhtar Kosbayev and Anastassiya with their daughter Aylin https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/6xy14922/IMG7309.jpeg Pastries at CRUNCH https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/2hvm62s1/IMG7253.jpeg Anastassiya with her daughter Aylin https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/bpde932j/3f0249ea-da44-4a44-8419-d345fc24bfc2.JPG The croissant cereal at CRUNCH Gulf News en 2026-08-09T09:00:00.000+04:00 From global kitchens to Dubai: Meet the couple behind Dubai’s viral cafe 'CRUNCH' Lifestyle, Food, UAE, Living-UAE, Dubai, lifestyle, Food https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/rafael-nadal-leads-tributes-following-death-of-messis-father-1.500635130 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/1wb5u6u1/newsml_afp_com_20260809T005407Z_doc_c49p7fk.jpeg Argentine football star Lionel Messi arrives at the Islas Malvinas International Airport after the death of his father Jorge Messi in Rosario, Santa Fe province, Argentina on August 8, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T08:55:31.338+04:00 Rafael Nadal leads tributes following death of Messi’s father Football, football, Lionel Messi, Argentina national football team https://gulfnews.com/world/near-collision-at-sydney-airport-triggers-investigation-1.500635119 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/p8aaxem4/preview.jpg A Jetstar passenger jet takes off from Sydney Airport in Sydney, Gulf News en 2026-08-09T08:19:03.838+04:00 'Near collision' at Sydney Airport triggers investigation World https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/four-killed-in-helicopter-crash-in-rio-de-janeiro-1.500635018 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/1ap637ud/newsml_afp_com_20260808T163355Z_doc_c49f346.jpeg Handout picture released by the Rio de Janeiro Fire Departament showing firefighters working to put out a fire after a helicopter fell, killing four people, at the Tijuca National Park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 8, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T08:03:26.715+04:00 Four killed in helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/fire-at-saudi-aramco-refinery-facility-extinguished-1.500635108 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-09/qj7gu7o3/newsml_afp_com_20260309T150903Z_doc_a2jp4cr.jpeg A view of the logo on the Aramco headquarters Gulf News en 2026-08-09T07:44:13.943+04:00 Fire at Saudi Aramco refinery facility extinguished Saudi https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/world-number-one-sabalenka-ousted-in-toronto-by-alexandrova-1.500635077 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/bf22i8iu/newsml_afp_com_20260808T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289660809.jpeg Aryna Sabalenka reacts while playing Ekaterina Alexandrova during day seven of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T07:28:13.699+04:00 World number one Sabalenka ousted in Toronto by Alexandrova Tennis https://gulfnews.com/sport/messi-missing-after-fathers-death-as-miami-lose-in-leagues-cup-1.500635083 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-09/0toalqkd/newsml_afp_com_20260307T000000Z_PH_GTY_2265495578.jpeg Lionel Messi Gulf News en 2026-08-09T07:16:54.136+04:00 Messi missing after father's death as Miami lose in Leagues Cup Sport, Football https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/k-drama-rewind-whats-wrong-with-secretary-kim-a-frothy-flawed-romcom-with-park-seo-joon-and-park-min-young-1.500635068 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/94ckms5g/whats-wrong.webp Park Seo-joon and Park Min-youn Gulf News en 2026-08-09T07:00:00.000+04:00 K-Drama Rewind, What's Wrong with Secretary Kim: A frothy, flawed romcom with Park Seo-joon and Park Min-Young Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/unstable-weather-to-continue-across-uae-with-more-rain-expected-this-week-1.500635014 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/qzlencsg/Rain Sunday's weather will be fair to partly cloudy, with convective clouds expected to develop during the afternoon. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T06:15:14.161+04:00 Unstable weather to continue across UAE with more rain expected this week Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/ask-gulf-news-can-uae-companies-terminate-employees-on-maternity-leave-1.500632696 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/y2pj61n3/Untitled-design-79.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-09T06:00:00.000+04:00 Ask Gulf News: Can UAE companies terminate employees on maternity leave? Ask Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-flight-status-today-emirates-etihad-flydubai-air-arabia-cancellations-and-updates-1.500635021 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 2026-08-09T06:00:00.000+04:00 UAE flight status today: Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia cancellations and updates Aviation, UAE, Mena, FlyDubai, UAE Travel, Emirates airline, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/ask-gulf-news-can-parents-ask-their-children-for-monthly-maintenance-in-the-uae-1.500635046 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/sjqqmy9r/Untitled-design-80.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-09T06:00:00.000+04:00 Ask Gulf News: Can parents ask their children for monthly maintenance in the UAE? Ask Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pinoy-celebs/core-memory-why-thousands-of-fans-came-to-see-sb-girls-in-abu-dhabi-1.500635056 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/onn5nkku/SBG-10.jpg The Filipino girl pop group SB Girls held their "Get Get Aw" concert at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on August 8 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/q8u7j384/Gecil-Jane-Bonifacio.jpg Gecil Jane Bonifacio, 34, nurse https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/qdqvu7pg/analyn-talagtag.jpg Analyn Talagtag, 36, nanny https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/f48ke5ek/Majilene-Legaspi.jpeg Majilene Legaspi, 32, document controller https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/x88z96ey/maricris-mendoza.jpg Maricris Mendoza, 29, waitress https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/xwjtbxds/Jason-Madara.jpeg Jayson Madara, 37, restaurant reservation officer https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/s4wn6eou/lilibeth-acista-barnachea.jpg Lilibeth Acista Barnachea, 48, housemaid https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/vhtfnja1/dianne-Andaya.jpg Dianne Andaya, 35, cabin crew https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/cpqvzz9j/sbg.jpeg The SB Girls announced that their Dubai concert will be on December 19 Gulf News en 2026-08-09T04:56:00.800+04:00 ‘Core memory’: Why thousands of fans came to see SB Girls in Abu Dhabi Pinoy-Celebs, Entertainment, UAE, UAE, Filipino artists, events, Concert https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubais-rta-opens-new-260-metre-tunnel-to-ease-traffic-on-dubai-al-ain-road-1.500635012 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/akcyb1jm/FotoJet-8.jpg RTA opens key tunnel under Oud Metha project to cut traffic weaving and boost integrated mobility in Dubai Gulf News en 2026-08-09T00:19:44.637+04:00 Dubai's RTA opens new 260-metre tunnel to ease traffic on Dubai-Al Ain Road Transport, RTA, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/porter-flight-to-canada-cancelled-after-child-refuses-seatbelt-1.500635004 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-30/8r72v23i/plane-genric Child’s refusal to wear seatbelt forces Porter Airlines flight to return to terminal and cancel departure Gulf News en 2026-08-09T00:08:55.983+04:00 Porter flight to Canada cancelled after child refuses seatbelt Americas, travel https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-oman-very-close-to-deal-why-strait-of-hormuz-reopening-may-still-wait-1.500634995 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-18/d40mq1f6/newsml_afp_com_20250218T010236Z_doc_36xw7p4.jpeg Iran, Oman near Hormuz shipping deal, but full reopening hinges on US talks Gulf News en 2026-08-08T23:05:35.630+04:00 Iran, Oman ‘very close’ to deal: Why Strait of Hormuz reopening may still wait Mena, Donald Trump, Oman, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/watch-heavy-rain-and-hail-sweep-parts-of-uae-as-thunderstorms-continue-1.500634980 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/1mlf7gnj/Hails Hail was reported in the Mahafiz area of Sharjah, while heavy thunderstorms moved across the emirate. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T22:30:26.430+04:00 Watch: Heavy rain and hail sweep parts of UAE as thunderstorms continue Weather, Weather forecast https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/will-trump-meet-irans-latest-price-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-1.500634965 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/e8x2cnry/newsml_afp_com_20260527T000000Z_PH_GTY_2278474158.jpeg Iran’s demands could force US President Donald Trump to decide whether to make concessions or tolerate continued disruption to a waterway central to global energy supplies. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T21:56:29.804+04:00 Will Trump meet Iran’s latest price to reopen Strait of Hormuz? Mena, Americas, Gulf, Oman, Donald Trump, Oman, americas, Gulf, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/dh30-million-uae-lottery-winning-numbers-and-winners-revealed-1.500634948 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/h57i8y7p/b.jpg Winning numbers announced in Dh30m UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw No. 260808 Gulf News en 2026-08-08T21:43:39.936+04:00 Dh30 million UAE Lottery: Winning numbers and winners revealed UAE, UAE, The UAE Lottery https://gulfnews.com/uae/high-paying-uae-job-offer-mohre-warns-job-seekers-about-recruitment-scams-1.500634931 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-27/uzndfcn7/Stock_job_cv_hiring_office_contract_vacancy_17de1b28847_original_ratio.jpg Ministry warns UAE job hunters: don’t pay or share details without verification https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/ikltlzww/HPNt90TWkAA4rB9.jpg UAE job scam alert: High salary, quick hiring could be a trap Gulf News en 2026-08-08T21:05:57.215+04:00 High-paying UAE job offer? MOHRE warns job seekers about recruitment scams UAE, UAE, UAE jobs, fake job scams in Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/tamil-nadu-to-pass-resolution-against-delimitation-what-it-means-and-why-it-matters-1.500634919 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/g4nrc1xu/20260717312F.jpg Tamil Nadu’s push to freeze Lok Sabha seats: Inside the looming battle over delimitation and southern representation Gulf News en 2026-08-08T20:41:27.451+04:00 Tamil Nadu to pass resolution against delimitation: What it means and why it matters India, india https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-automatic-and-mechanical-watches-on-amazonae-2026-affordable-classics-that-never-need-a-battery-1.500617414 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-23/r1inh8lo/automaticwatch1-1.png Series of classic automatic watches Gulf News en 2026-08-08T20:00:00.000+04:00 Best automatic and mechanical watches on Amazon.ae 2026: Affordable classics that never need a battery Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/joe-bidens-cancer-spreads-to-bones-causing-severe-pain-hunter-biden-reveals-health-update-1.500634890 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-21/7c08zc7h/preview.jpg File - President Joe Biden speaks at the International African American Museum in Charleston, S.C., Jan. 19, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T19:46:06.224+04:00 Joe Biden’s cancer spreads to bones, causing severe pain: Hunter Biden reveals health update Americas, Joe Biden https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egypt-uncovers-burial-ground-spanning-4000-years-of-history-in-nile-delta-1.500634888 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/vzzek7kk/Egypt The discoveries were made at the Kom El Khilgan archaeological site in Dakahlia governorate. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T19:31:26.250+04:00 Egypt uncovers burial ground spanning 4,000 years of history in Nile Delta Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/uae/al-zeyoudi-voices-uaes-grave-concern-over-irans-attacks-on-shipping-1.500634883 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/s92xxj2t/UAE-BRICS Gulf News en 2026-08-08T19:31:12.420+04:00 Al Zeyoudi voices UAE's grave concern over Iran's attacks on shipping UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/technology/apple-may-raise-iphone-17-prices-before-iphone-18-pro-launch-uae-buyers-take-note-1.500634876 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-02/477mi4g9/newsml_afp_com_20251102T160705Z_doc_82rp2t3.jpeg Leak hints at August iPhone 17 price rise ahead of iPhone 18 Pro launch Gulf News en 2026-08-08T19:30:24.895+04:00 Apple may raise iPhone 17 prices before iPhone 18 Pro launch: UAE buyers take note Technology, apple, technology, iPhone, Smartphones https://gulfnews.com/uae/shoppers-surprised-as-uae-president-visits-abu-dhabi-shopping-mall-1.500634821 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/jmyahee8/UAE Videos shared widely on social media showed Sheikh Mohamed strolling through the mall. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T19:02:08.973+04:00 Shoppers surprised as UAE President visits Abu Dhabi shopping mall UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-conflict-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-this-evening-august-8-1.500634819 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/fsx64h2s/Hormuz.jpg A man sits on a surfboard as a container ship and other commercial vessels appear anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, in Iran. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T18:40:41.861+04:00 US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know this evening (August 8) Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/lionel-messis-father-jorge-dies-aged-68-1.500634827 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/05/09/SPO-Jorge-Messi-with-Messi-1683646737927_188012a6e20_large.jpg Jorge Messi with his son, Lionel Messi. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T18:27:21.913+04:00 Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 Football, Lionel Messi https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-delays-dubai-china-flights-due-to-typhoon-dolphin-1.500634782 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-23/z83vsy7d/gulfnews2024-11-28scbxbv25StockEmiratesairline17c5e7b811boriginalratio.avif Emirates reschedules Dubai–China services as Typhoon Dolphin disrupts travel Gulf News en 2026-08-08T17:44:36.902+04:00 Emirates delays Dubai–Shanghai and Hangzhou flights due to Typhoon Dolphin Aviation, Asia, Dubai, China https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/what-to-expect-from-the-new-saudi-turkey-pakistan-deal-1.500634757 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/ybe08ypi/newsml_afp_com_20260807T140120Z_doc_c47q3zt.jpeg Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L), Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (C) and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif are seen during the meeting in Mecca on August 7, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T17:38:53.128+04:00 What to expect from the new Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan deal Saudi, Pakistan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistani-passport-august-update-full-list-of-visa-free-voa-and-e-visa-destinations-1.500634732 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/4hjxe202/pass.jpg Planning summer or winter travel? Check the latest visa options for Pakistani passport holders. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T17:20:13.249+04:00 Pakistani passport August update: Full list of visa-free, VOA and e-visa destinations Pakistan, Travel, Pakistan, e-visa, travel, Visa https://gulfnews.com/world/offbeat/trumps-son-in-law-michael-boulos-makes-surprise-kerala-visit-1.500634754 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/8fioxtdp/kerala.jpg US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and businessman Michael Boulos (right) with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor during a houseboat ride through the backwaters of Alappuzha, Kerala. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T17:07:02.209+04:00 Trump’s son-in-law Michael Boulos makes surprise Kerala visit Offbeat, India https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/hamas-says-still-ready-to-go-ahead-with-gaza-plan-1.500634667 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/ogdi7ynh/newsml_afp_com_20260802T181053Z_doc_c3tg863.jpeg A Palestinian child rides his bicycle past the rubble of destroyed buildings in Gaza City on August 2, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T16:16:43.874+04:00 Hamas says still ready to go ahead with Gaza plan Mena, Israel, Gaza, Palestine https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/mohanlal-apologises-after-australia-visa-delay-postpones-sydney-show-1.500634697 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-12-24/jw796c8p/Mohanlal Malayalam actor Mohanlal during an interview with Gulf News in Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T16:14:40.218+04:00 Mohanlal apologises after Australia visa delay postpones Sydney show South-Indian, India https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/expired-milk-fungus-on-veggies-bengaluru-5-star-hotels-face-action-1.500634689 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/1euqyf3n/OPN_EDITS__17ebe999044_original_ratio.jpg Notices issued, legal action likely as inspectors find unsafe food in top hotels Gulf News en 2026-08-08T16:05:11.078+04:00 Expired milk, fungus on veggies: Bengaluru 5-star hotels face action India, india https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/nepal-rescuers-find-five-bodies-months-after-deadly-avalanche-1.500634633 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/rojaxy1i/1_16a080618bb_639880_1926021005_16a080618bb_original_ratio.gif Illustrative image. An Italian-Canadian, a German, an Italian and two Nepalis were killed near the Tibet border last year. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T16:03:30.322+04:00 Nepal rescuers find five bodies months after deadly avalanche Asia, Nepal https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/kindle-paperwhite-review-the-e-reader-for-summer-travel-1.500610031 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-17/14ebcfsf/kindle-1.png Kindle by the Coast Gulf News en 2026-08-08T16:00:00.000+04:00 Kindle Paperwhite review: The e-reader for summer travel Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/donald-trumps-former-lawyer-todd-blanche-confirmed-as-us-attorney-general-1.500634556 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/aa1bvflz/newsml_afp_com_20260805T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289203744.jpeg US Attorney General Todd Blanche Gulf News en 2026-08-08T15:49:52.667+04:00 Donald Trump’s former lawyer Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general Americas, Donald Trump https://gulfnews.com/technology/elon-musks-x-ends-creator-revenue-sharing-what-happens-to-your-payouts-1.500634678 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/10/28/Elon-Musk-s-X-is-tilting-right_18b764a85f8_large.jpg X ends creator revenue sharing, shifts focus to original content rewards Gulf News en 2026-08-08T15:48:39.542+04:00 Elon Musk’s X ends creator revenue sharing: What happens to your payouts? Technology, technology, Elon Musk https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-rain-hits-sharjah-as-unstable-conditions-continue-1.500634658 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/b35l6aq4/Rain The rainfall followed moderate to heavy showers on Friday in several parts of the country. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T15:16:38.713+04:00 UAE weather: Rain hits Sharjah as unstable conditions continue Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/katseye-faces-second-member-hiatus-as-sophia-laforteza-steps-away-1.500634649 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-02/vkujspw7/newsml_afp_com_20260201T000000Z_PH_GTY_2259528605.jpeg Member of the US girl group Katseye Sophia Laforteza https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/6hxrtbxk/newsml_afp_com_20260804T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289117829.jpeg Lara Raj, Megan, Daniela, and Yoonchae of Katseye https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-02/6gnjtvk1/newsml_afp_com_20260201T000000Z_PH_GTY_2259528573.jpeg Member of the US girl group Katseye Manon Bannerman Gulf News en 2026-08-08T15:04:56.306+04:00 Katseye faces second member hiatus as Sophia Laforteza steps away Entertainment, lifestyle, Health https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-condemns-missile-attack-on-adnoc-linked-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz-1.500634643 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/mr5nrlq3/UAE The UAE called on Iran to immediately halt these hostile attacks, fully cease all acts of aggression and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T14:52:45.163+04:00 UAE condemns missile attack on ADNOC-linked tanker in Strait of Hormuz UAE, UAE