https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/paris-hilton-leads-tributes-to-presley-gerber-im-completely-heartbroken-i-still-cant-believe-this-is-real-1.500682016 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/un78tesd/images-50.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-09-21T10:12:25.004+04:00 Paris Hilton leads tributes to Presley Gerber: 'I'm completely heartbroken, I still can't believe this is real' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dh1000-saving-leads-to-dh15m-intellectual-property-loss-1.500682005 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/rda9kooc/IMG-20260919-WA0149.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/ght6zyl9/gulfnews2024-11-17e0gkqq2zStockLawcourtcrime174735e8b58originalratio.avif Gulf News en 2026-09-21T10:08:49.310+04:00 Dh1,000 saving leads to Dh1.5m intellectual property loss Crime https://gulfnews.com/sport/real-madrid-win-euroleague-basketball-supercup-in-abu-dhabi-1.500682003 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/96u5hoh8/Real-Madrid-claimed-the-title.JPG Real Madrid won big in Abu Dhabi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/bwqsy9ws/Dubai_Basketball_VS_Fenerbahce_Tarfin_Istanbul_Semi_final.JPG Dubai Basketball face both Real Madrid and Fenerbahce Tarfin Istanbul in the UAE capital. Gulf News en 2026-09-21T10:03:57.027+04:00 Real Madrid win Euroleague basketball SuperCup in Abu Dhabi Sport, Abu Dhabi, UAE-Sport, UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-flight-status-today-emirates-etihad-flydubai-air-arabia-operations-us-travel-alert-1.500681975 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-21/uv6p89jx/UK Passengers urged to check UAE flight status as Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia adjust schedules Gulf News en 2026-09-21T09:41:25.226+04:00 UAE flight status today: Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia operations; US travel alert Aviation, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Emirates airline, Etihad Airways, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/manu-bhaker-borrowed-masseuses-kit-for-asian-games-2026-opening-ceremony-1.500681969 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/sz6217kc/Manu_Bhaker_03__AUG___002.JPG Asian Shooting C https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/4zh4q5b8/20260919143F.jpg Nagoya illuminates Asia: Manu Bhaker, Pawan Sehrawat lead India as Games ‘declared open’ Gulf News en 2026-09-21T09:40:44.510+04:00 Manu Bhaker borrowed masseuse's kit for Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony Manu Bhaker, Asian Games, flag bearer, opening ceremony, ceremonial kit, wardrobe issue, shoe size, masseuse kit, India shooting, 10m air pistol, 25m pistol, Paris 2024, IOA, Nagoya, India contingent https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/dubai-gold-prices-consolidate-as-inflation-spooks-traders-1.500681974 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-17/4p0fhkth/gold-alo12455.jpg Shoppers compare intricate gold designs. Gulf News en 2026-09-21T09:38:37.057+04:00 Dubai gold prices consolidate as inflation spooks traders Retail, YourMoney-Saving-Investment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-warns-us-against-new-strikes-as-trump-says-houthis-will-not-fight-us-1.500681842 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/s8i1nfrb/33.jpg US President Donald Trump signals he is open to meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New York this week Gulf News en 2026-09-21T09:32:39.745+04:00 Iran warns US against new strikes as Trump says Houthis will not fight US Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/technology/facebook-instagram-down-for-thousands-of-users-1.500681953 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/mlvbkkbv/STOCK_Facebook__Instagram_and_mobile_messaging_service_WhatsApp_17c51175e56_original_ratio.jpg More than 17,000 reports of issues with Facebook and more than 5,000 reports of issues with Instagram were recorded as of 01.11 GMT Gulf News en 2026-09-21T09:25:10.760+04:00 Facebook, Instagram down for thousands of users Technology https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/cindy-crawfords-son-presley-gerber-dies-at-27-1.500681952 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-21/q97p5459/newsml_afp_com_20260120T000000Z_PH_GTY_2257324326.jpeg Presley Walker Gerber at the World Premiere of "Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir" at AMC The Grove 14 on January 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Gulf News en 2026-09-21T09:08:09.613+04:00 Cindy Crawford’s son Presley Gerber dies at 27 Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/nearly-everyone-eats-them-these-8-food-preservatives-may-be-tied-to-high-blood-pressure-large-french-study-finds-1.500681928 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/11/20/Woman-putting-salt_18becc48487_large.jpg High sodium consumption through salt raises blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and other chronic health conditions. Gulf News en 2026-09-21T09:02:04.653+04:00 Nearly everyone eats them: These 8 food preservatives may be tied to high blood pressure, large French study finds Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/sport/real-madrid-star-federico-valverde-likely-to-miss-uruguays-friendly-against-india-1.500681930 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/2f4ijbp8/newsml_afp_com_20260920T162139Z_doc_c8ua3nq.jpeg Real Madrid's Uruguayan midfielder #08 Federico Valverde runs with the ball during the Spanish league football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on September 20, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-21T09:00:22.419+04:00 Real Madrid star Federico Valverde likely to miss Uruguay's friendly against India Federico Valverde, Real Madrid, Uruguay, India friendly, ankle injury, Madrid derby, Atletico Madrid, Kang-In Lee, Salt Lake Stadium, Diego Forlan, Darwin Nunez, Ronald Araujo, Asian tour, La Liga, Uruguay squad https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/uae-schools-changing-school-lunches-processed-foods-1.500681906 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/3s4oo8ar/pexels-shkrabaanthony-5852270.jpg Schools are cutting back on sugary and highly processed foods while putting greater emphasis on balanced meals and nutrition education Gulf News en 2026-09-21T08:39:00.765+04:00 From nuggets to wholegrain pizza: How UAE schools are changing what children eat Health, Living-Health, UAE schools https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-treasury-chief-says-meeting-with-china-on-trade-ai-very-successful-1.500681814 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-22/3ach7pss/newsml_afp_com_20250422T212033Z_doc_436g9al.jpeg US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent. File photo taken on April 22, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-09-21T08:37:17.721+04:00 US Treasury chief says meeting with China on trade, AI 'very successful' Americas, Asia https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/oq-deepens-omanangola-energy-ties-during-royal-visit-with-strategic-cooperation-memoranda-1.500681918 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/7ed7qxai/Oman-Angola-Ties.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-21T08:26:07.440+04:00 OQ deepens Oman–Angola energy ties during Royal visit with strategic cooperation memoranda Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/your-money/saving-investment/dirham-strength-against-indian-pakistani-rupees-and-philippine-peso-opens-lucrative-transfer-window-for-expats-1.500301712 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/t6neh2pa/STAFFBUS_260605_Al_Ansari_Exchange_VSAKLANI_81780888254796.jpg Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when. Gulf News en 2026-09-21T08:24:49.836+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/sport/calls-mount-against-referees-as-chiefs-beat-colts-in-dramatic-game-1.500681914 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/d3hzlaec/newsml_afp_com_20260920T000000Z_PH_GTY_2296326711.jpeg Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs watches a replay in overtime against the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/au5r2daz/newsml_afp_com_20260920T000000Z_PH_GTY_2296325574.jpeg Laquon Treadwell #13 of the Indianapolis Colts catches a pass against L'jarius Sneed #38 of the Kansas City Chiefs in over time at Arrowhead Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. Gulf News en 2026-09-21T08:22:47.686+04:00 Calls mount against referees as Chiefs beat Colts in dramatic game Chiefs vs Colts, NFL referees, officiating controversy, overtime thriller, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, fumble review, first down call, Kansas City win, Colts loss, YAC record, NFL catch rule, fan backlash, Miami Dolphins, NFL Week 2 https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-mass-sept-21-rallies-kick-off-as-malacañang-locks-down-1.500681896 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/ok3ay1hc/Screenshot-2026-09-21-at-11.56.44-AM.png Protesters join a march before mid-day on the streets of Manila on Monday (Sept. 21, 2026), to mark the 54th anniversary of Martial Law. On Sept. 21, 1972, deposed ex-President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. signed Proclamation No. 1081. The regime eventually involved widespread arrests, detention, torture, censorship, restrictions on civil liberties, confiscation of property and businesses by Marcos cronies, and siphoning of Filipino taxpayers' money, some of which were later returned by Swiss banks. Marcos Sr. was deposed during the 1986 "People Power" Revolution and died while in exile in Hawaii in 1989. Gulf News en 2026-09-21T08:18:06.886+04:00 Philippines: Mass Sept. 21 rallies kick off as Malacañang locks down, where protests are planned Philippines https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/how-indias-first-3d-film-my-dear-kuttichathan-made-magic-for-rs-40-lakh-1.500681895 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/x4rgdiev/IMAAA.jpg The film originally released on August 24, 1984, and was later re-released in English, introducing its pioneering 3D experience to a wider audience. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/qiwdp0zp/PIC-11.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-21T08:16:46.114+04:00 How India’s first 3D film ‘My Dear Kuttichathan’ made magic for Rs 40 lakh South-Indian, BollyWood https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/abu-dhabi-morning-traffic-major-roads-largely-clear-local-delays-reported-1.500681899 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/j49kymnm/Abu-Dhabi-Traffic-Eastern-Mangrove-road Most key highways remain clear, though motorists face pockets of slower traffic. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/emqpolzm/aud-traffic.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-21T08:03:20.411+04:00 Abu Dhabi morning traffic: Major roads largely clear, local delays reported Transport, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/panama-flagged-bulk-carrier-collides-with-chinese-fishing-boat-near-singapore-strait-1.500681885 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/62ctffa3/34.jpg Video that appears to have been filmed from the fishing vessel shows the larger ship bearing down and hitting it. Gulf News en 2026-09-21T08:01:58.609+04:00 Panama-flagged bulk carrier collides with Chinese fishing boat near Singapore Strait Asia, Viral Video https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/new-era-for-input-vat-credit-do-you-know-your-suppliers-1.500681516 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-28/5vsmvfgv/VAT_3_16f147ec555_original_ratio.jpg Picture used for illustrative purposes. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-15/6nzt4lzx/Pankaj-S.-Jain.jpg Pankaj S. Jain Gulf News en 2026-09-21T08:00:00.000+04:00 New era for input VAT credit – Do you know your suppliers? Analysis, Vat, UAE tax https://gulfnews.com/business/how-ai-and-digital-twins-empower-cities-to-prepare-for-crises-before-they-happen-1.500676318 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-16/vj27g5uz/GettyImages-816341758-1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-16/gf0r9c3m/IMG_4940_Debu.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-16/me1udepa/GettyImages-1161665239-3.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-21T08:00:00.000+04:00 How AI and digital twins empower cities to prepare for crises before they happen Business, Native https://gulfnews.com/sport/kerala-cm-satheesan-asked-to-offer-government-job-to-vidarsa-k-vinod-after-asian-games-2026-medal-1.500681879 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/lrjodvv6/20260920011F.jpg Shooting Vidarsa Vinod’s journey from finding the right guide to Asiad women’s team silver Gulf News en 2026-09-21T07:47:34.451+04:00 Kerala CM Satheesan asked to offer government job to Vidarsa K Vinod after Asian Games 2026 medal Vidarsa Vinod, Kerala shooter, Asian Games, 10m air rifle, silver medal, Kerala CM, sports quota, government job, Kerala sports, women shooter, India shooting, Aichi Nagoya, Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar, Kozhikode athlete https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/akshaye-khanna-wasnt-first-choice-for-dhurandhar-and-almost-turned-down-the-film-are-you-mad-1.500681876 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-15/pwvocc4k/akshaye3.webp Akshaye Khanna in Dhurandhar Gulf News en 2026-09-21T07:44:07.853+04:00 Akshaye Khanna wasn’t first choice for Dhurandhar and almost turned down the film: ‘Are you mad?’ Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/olympic-champion-mike-burton-dies-at-79-after-alzheimers-1.500681872 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/0jxmywuq/MMN.jpg 1968 Press Photo of Mike Burton. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/fhtsop21/Mike-Burton-Mexico-City-Olympics-no-credit-e1540244467184.jpg American swimmer Mike Burton in action to finish in first place to win the gold medal in the final of the Men's 400 metre freestyle swimming event at the 1968 Summer Olympics in the Alberca Olimpica Francisco Marquez pool in Mexico City, Mexico on 23rd October 1968. Gulf News en 2026-09-21T07:41:52.800+04:00 Olympic champion Mike Burton dies at 79 after Alzheimer’s Sport https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/resident-evil-bites-back-zach-creggers-horror-reboot-tops-box-office-with-franchise-best-60-million-debut-1.500681863 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/p5spx64s/preview.jpg This image released by Sony Pictures shows Austin Abrams in a scene from "Resident Evil." (Sony Pictures via AP) Gulf News en 2026-09-21T07:24:26.802+04:00 Resident Evil bites back: Zach Cregger’s horror reboot tops box office with franchise-best $60 million debut Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/sharjah-dubai-morning-traffic-delays-build-on-key-routes-1.500681868 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-23/2v9v3cqa/Dubai-Sharjah-traffic-Dubaisharjahtraffic Morning commuters face congestion near the Sharjah-Dubai border and major connecting roads. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/g3sozatc/Traffic.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-21T07:18:26.045+04:00 Sharjah-Dubai morning traffic: Delays build on key routes Transport, Dubai, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/kriti-sanon-tries-pottery-urges-fans-to-make-it-day-one-1.500681858 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/3gihbyhn/PIC233.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/ec6xmfmn/rrrr.jpg Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon, accompanied by her actress sister Nupur, enjoyed an adventure-filled experience during their stay in Dubai when she went skydiving in the emirate. Gulf News en 2026-09-21T07:15:55.889+04:00 Kriti Sanon tries pottery, urges fans to make it ‘Day One’ BollyWood, viral https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/wordle-got-you-again-10-brutal-words-that-made-us-question-everything-before-breakfast-1.500681855 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-31/ga11t9au/shutterstock2109580778.jpg Players have six attempts to guess a hidden five-letter word. After each guess, the game provides feedback by highlighting letter https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-31/bs5urcep/shutterstock2122038251.jpg Some words break your streak. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-31/qb6ywdk2/shutterstock2116127096.jpg People tend to start with all the vowels first, and play the rules of elimination. Gulf News en 2026-09-21T07:07:27.187+04:00 Wordle got you again? 10 brutal words that made us question everything before breakfast Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-standoff-donald-trump-cuts-weekend-short-as-middle-east-tensions-rise-1.500681044 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/k1e5wkpp/newsml_afp_com_20260918T200801Z_doc_c8qm8wp.jpeg Trump claims Houthi pledge not to target US as Saudi cities face missile strikes https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/0ysicmqa/newsml_afp_com_20260907T101123Z_doc_c7jg49n.jpeg A man walks past a currency exchange along a street in Tehran on September 7, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-21T07:00:35.670+04:00 US-Iran standoff: Trump says Houthis agree not to fight US amid attacks on Saudi Arabia Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-conflict-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-sept-21-1.500681821 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/36mx3qr9/Dxb_supplied_photo_Dubai_International_Airport_180b75e7a56_original_ratio.jpg Dubai International Airport recorded 31.5 million passengers in the first half of 2026. Traffic steadily rebounded through the second quarter, leading to positive momentum for the second half of the year Gulf News en 2026-09-21T07:00:10.420+04:00 US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (Sept. 21) Mena https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/the-university-students-guide-to-pretending-you-understand-the-lecture-1.500678133 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/v59ofqyc/shutterstock2471393597.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-21T07:00:00.000+04:00 The university student’s guide to pretending you understand the lecture Lifestyle, Living-UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/thats-my-husband-taylor-swift-flashes-wedding-ring-as-travis-kelce-scores-his-first-touchdown-of-the-season-1.500681850 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/gz1ak9f1/newsml_afp_com_20260920T000000Z_PH_GTY_2296320079.jpeg Singer Taylor Swift reacts with her mom, Andrea Swift, during the third quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. Gulf News en 2026-09-21T06:54:16.080+04:00 'That's my husband': Taylor Swift flashes wedding ring as Travis Kelce scores his first touchdown of the season Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/neck-pillows-no-phones-how-india-shooters-won-two-asian-games-silvers-1.500681851 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/z30pnxp9/images.jpg Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa Vinod with silver medal. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/oyprxrmm/20260920020F.jpg Asian Games: Elavenil wins silver after thrilling 10m air rifle final at Asian Games Gulf News en 2026-09-21T06:53:39.295+04:00 Neck pillows, no phones: How India shooters won two Asian Games silvers Sport https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/jailer-2-cast-from-vidya-balans-kantha-to-hrithik-roshan-who-plays-whom-in-rajinikanths-film-1.500681843 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/2gch14cs/jailer.jpeg Rajinikanth in Jailer 2. Gulf News en 2026-09-21T06:41:16.594+04:00 Jailer 2 cast: From Vidya Balan’s Kantha to Hrithik Roshan, who plays whom in Rajinikanth’s film Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-forecast-temperatures-to-hit-48c-as-fog-convective-clouds-expected-this-week-1.500681840 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/m8muktw9/reader_picture_177a96292c2_original_ratio.jpg Five days of hot, humid and partly cloudy conditions as temperatures hit 48°C, with fog, mist and convective clouds likely in parts of the country. Gulf News en 2026-09-21T06:32:48.913+04:00 UAE weather forecast: Temperatures to hit 48°C as fog, convective clouds expected this week Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/madrid-derby-controversy-proves-why-its-time-to-scrap-var-1.500681799 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/by6xmsqz/Jose-Mourinho-came-up-with-print-outs-of-both-controversial-incidents-in-the-match Jose Mourinho came up with printouts of both controversial incidents from the match https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/d1wjhfld/Jose-Mourinho Jose Mourinho came up with printouts of both controversial incidents from the match Gulf News en 2026-09-21T06:30:00.000+04:00 Madrid derby controversy proves why it's time to scrap VAR Football, Opinion, football, Real Madrid https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/series-of-explosions-heard-at-aleppo-army-site-in-northern-syria-1.500681808 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-21/y7c7fmfs/Screenshot-2026-09-21-at-10.24.55-AM.png It is not immediately clear what caused the massive explosion at a weapons depot which has shaken the Syrian countryside near Aleppo. The local governor has told people not to approach the site. Gulf News en 2026-09-21T06:27:29.505+04:00 Series of explosions heard at Aleppo army site in northern Syria Mena https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/ras-al-khaimahs-horse-rescuer-how-one-woman-saved-over-50-ailing-horses-and-gave-them-a-safe-haven-1.500681743 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-15/2s1app2d/STAFFNAT_260915_RAK_Horse_Rescue_VSAKLANI_181789481453691.jpg Yasmin Sayyed, founder of Ride to Rescue Animal Shelter in Ras Al Khaimah. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-15/nk3dlmqk/STAFFNAT_260915_RAK_Horse_Rescue_VSAKLANI_11789481457642.jpg Pebbles, the 41-year-old pony in Ras Al Khaimah https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-15/zfsyhq5s/STAFFNAT_260915_RAK_Horse_Rescue_VSAKLANI_131789481743950.jpg Horses inside Ride to Rescue Animal Shelter in Ras Al Khaimah. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-15/osskeamd/STAFFNAT_260915_RAK_Horse_Rescue_VSAKLANI_81789481471940.jpg Horse getting a bath. Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-15/zfsyhq5s/STAFFNAT_260915_RAK_Horse_Rescue_VSAKLANI_131789481743950.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-15/gfc7vn3a/STAFFNAT_260915_RAK_Horse_Rescue_VSAKLANI_201789481460887.jpg Yasmin Sayyed founder of Ride to Rescue Animal Shelter in Ras Al Khaimah. Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-15/h4i2lqdj/STAFFNAT_260915_RAK_Horse_Rescue_VSAKLANI_171789481451057.jpg Yasmin Sayeed: "Every horse has a personality, and Yasmin seems to know exactly how to reach each one." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/muvblkib/mr-nou-nou.jpeg Mr Nounou. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/q6wndky0/qassim.jpeg Mr Qassim, a one-eyed horse. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-15/d9fuvg4e/STAFFNAT_260915_RAK_Horse_Rescue_VSAKLANI_101789481449560.jpg One of the horses inside Ride to Rescue Animal Shelter in Ras Al Khaimah. Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News Gulf News en 2026-09-21T06:00:00.000+04:00 Ras Al-Khaimah's horse rescuer: How one woman saved over 50 ailing horses and gave them a safe haven Lifestyle, Ras Al Khaimah, people https://gulfnews.com/sport/she-is-only-13-and-has-smashed-an-asian-games-record-1.500681791 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/u14hpfft/newsml_afp_com_20260920T085716Z_doc_c8tl68l.jpeg Gold medallist China's Yu Zidi celebrates on the podium during the victory ceremony of the women's 200m butterfly swimming event during the 2026 Asian Games at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on September 20, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/u14hpfft/newsml_afp_com_20260920T085716Z_doc_c8tl68l.jpeg Gold medallist China's Yu Zidi celebrates on the podium during the victory ceremony of the women's 200m butterfly swimming event during the 2026 Asian Games at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on September 20, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-21T06:00:00.000+04:00 She is only 13 and has smashed an Asian Games record Sport https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-passport-services-in-uae-alhinds-icacs-launch-new-sunday-counter-1.500681749 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/6lvv3nzb/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-20-at-3.55.53-PM.jpeg The 'Sunday passport collection counter' has been introduced at all 16 ICACs across the UAE https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/g1empntr/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-20-at-3.55.56-PM.jpeg The 'Sunday passport collection counter' has been introduced at all 16 ICACs across the UAE Gulf News en 2026-09-21T05:00:00.000+04:00 Indian passport services in UAE: Alhind's ICACs launch new Sunday counter UAE, India, UAE, Indian expats, india https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/five-uae-destination-stays-where-the-hotel-is-the-whole-reason-to-go-1.500681359 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/392awx5j/546846375.jpg Najd Al Meqsar, Khorfakkan, Sharjah https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/fkhdbhtz/QE2-Exterior.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/6sv8vpgz/Captains-Room-Balcony.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/xymv91fu/Travellers-Cove-.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/g5brqfhc/Mysk-Al-Faya.jpeg.webp https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/wuzbvp9u/MYSK_AL_FAYA_RETREAT__SHARJAH__1758d528728_original_ratio.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/pov9fcm8/Shurooq2.webp https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/z3ubtwo2/546846259.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/1c480b5q/Screenshot-2025-08-27-at-3.22.49-PM.png.webp https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/efi17cht/Screenshot-2025-08-27-at-3.24.18-PM.png.webp https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/akub4841/Wishi-Restaurant2.jpg.webp https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/3v6ibds1/240130718.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/3rsi6jk4/240127923-1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/dzh3c0o2/141842197.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/ot1qsh4l/QasrAlSarabDesertResortbyAnantara.jpg.webp https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/1my36zb7/QasrAlSarabDesertResortbyAnantaraGuestRoomSahraExteriorViewPool.jpg.webp https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/qxurzf40/25cc12ff.jpg.avif Gulf News en 2026-09-21T05:00:00.000+04:00 Five UAE destination stays where the hotel is the whole reason to go Lifestyle, Things-To-Do-Going-Out https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/iran-fm-to-visit-qatar-for-talks-before-un-assembly-state-media-1.500681778 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/10/08/Araghchi-1728377842545_1926b58ebaf_large.jpg Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Gulf News en 2026-09-21T04:40:09.586+04:00 Iran FM to visit Qatar for talks before UN assembly: state media Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/iran-shuts-language-centre-linked-to-french-embassy-1.500681471 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-15/00327vbp/202601153638974.jpg The Iranian judiciary accused the French language centre associated with the French embassy of conducting "illegal acts that violated diplomatic conventions". Gulf News en 2026-09-21T04:36:24.543+04:00 Iran shuts language centre linked to French embassy Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-says-open-to-meeting-with-iran-president-pezeshkian-1.500681803 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/euw4sy1b/trump-pez-1.jpg US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Trump is tightening the economic squeeze as Tehran faces growing pressure to find a way out of the war. Gulf News en 2026-09-21T03:28:07.647+04:00 Trump says 'open' to meeting with Iran President Pezeshkian Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/oil-prices-ease-as-markets-weigh-saudi-supply-recovery-against-hormuz-risks-1.500681414 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-17/r10f3uzu/newsml_afp_com_20260617T083848Z_doc_b7cy39e.jpeg A tanker is stocked with crude oil at the Hamble oil refinery near Southampton, southern England. File photo taken on October 4, 2021. Gulf News en 2026-09-21T03:08:46.719+04:00 Oil prices ease as markets weigh Saudi supply recovery against Hormuz risks Energy, Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/17fowrq-china-successfully-launches-nine-satellites-into-1.500681802 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/k3evea20/Lijian-1-Y18-rocket China successfully launched 9 satellites into space from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China at 12:03 on September 20 (Beijing Time). The satellites were carried by a Lijian-1 Y18 carrier rocket and have entered their planned orbits, according to the commercial spaceflight company CAS Space. Gulf News en 2026-09-21T02:59:16.065+04:00 China successfully launches 9 satellites into space Asia https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/russia-vows-revenge-for-election-day-attacks-as-poll-shows-ruling-party-win-1.500681119 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/swudzz66/ANI_20260920121546.jpg Plumes of smoke rise from fires at an oil refinery following what the authorities say is a Ukrainian drone strike in Moscow, Russia (Photo/Reuters) Gulf News en 2026-09-21T02:36:28.665+04:00 Russia vows revenge for election-day attacks as poll shows ruling party win Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/yes-the-philippines-now-has-a-99-year-private-land-lease-framework-what-to-know-1.500680869 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-04/cvg7p89u/Screenshot_2026_06_03_at_10_06_19_PM.png Republic Act No. 12252, approved on September 3, 2025, amending the 1993 Investors' Lease Act (RA 7652), raises the maximum lease period to up to 99 years (from 75 years) for qualified foreign investors. A view of the South Luzon Expressway. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/frw36b6s/LIMA-ESTATE.jpg Location map of Lima Estate, as it intersects the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), which represents the Philippines’ largest economic "engine", accounting for approximately 50% of GDP. The LEC offers a compelling platform for economic growth, supported by targeted fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, a skilled, English-proficient workforce, and opportunities to integrate into regional and global supply chains. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/02/03/Semiconductor-and-Electronics-Industries-in-the-Philippines-Foundation-Inc.--Seipi--on-Wednesday-said-the-Asian-country-s-_17ec007009b_large.jpg A Philippine semiconductor worker. The electronics sector shipped nearly $50 billion worth of goods in 2025. Gulf News en 2026-09-21T02:01:00.000+04:00 Yes, the Philippines now has a 99-year land lease law: What to know Philippines https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/forget-the-controversy-this-is-how-koke-changed-the-madrid-derby-1.500681785 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/mx0eyyk2/newsml_afp_com_20260920T162046Z_doc_c8ua3mw.jpeg Atletico Madrid's Canadian forward #15 Jonathan David (L) and Atletico Madrid's Spanish midfielder #06 Koke react after the Spanish league football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on September 20, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/mx0eyyk2/newsml_afp_com_20260920T162046Z_doc_c8ua3mw.jpeg Atletico Madrid's Canadian forward #15 Jonathan David (L) and Atletico Madrid's Spanish midfielder #06 Koke react after the Spanish league football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on September 20, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-21T00:37:32.995+04:00 Forget the controversy; this is how Koke changed the Madrid derby Football, football https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi/uae-delivers-10-million-earthquake-aid-shipment-to-colombia-underscoring-ongoing-humanitarian-commitment-1.500681770 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/82a4i5zd/newsml_afp_com_20260814T155614Z_doc_c4p37q3.jpeg People carry boxes amid the rubble of a collapsed building four days after a 7.4 earthquake in Pereira, Colombia on August 14, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T23:44:08.085+04:00 UAE continues its humanitarian efforts, sends humanitarian aid to Colombia Abu Dhabi, UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/us-arrests-18-suspects-in-killing-of-haitian-president-1.500681768 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/07/10/Haiti_17a8f3f511a_large.jpg Haitian National Policemen guard the entrance to the US Embassy Gulf News en 2026-09-20T23:41:36.329+04:00 US arrests 18 suspects in killing of Haitian president World https://gulfnews.com/world/patrick-clancy-to-give-first-tv-interview-on-60-minutes-after-lindsay-clancy-mistrial-1.500681721 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/1h1y8j7i/preview.jpg Patrick Clancy sits on the stand during the Lindsay Clancy murder trial at Plymouth Superior Court in Plymouth, Mass., on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T23:28:36.732+04:00 Patrick Clancy to give first TV interview on '60 Minutes' after Lindsay Clancy mistrial patrick clancy lindsay postpartum Massachusetts trial https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-seven-members-of-one-family-among-nine-killed-in-horrific-al-ahsa-crash-1.500681756 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/k9cv5foh/Horrific-collision.webp Seven members of one family travelling in the first vehicle were killed. They were the father and mother, three sons and two daughters. Two young men travelling in the second vehicle also died. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T23:05:49.933+04:00 Saudi Arabia: Seven members of one family among nine killed in horrific Al Ahsa crash Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/flash-floods-in-keralam-landslide-kills-2-injures-1-critically-after-shed-buried-in-mud-1.500681755 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/nosd65jr/nw.JPG Two dead, one critical as Idukki landslide buries farm shed during heavy rains Gulf News en 2026-09-20T23:03:53.260+04:00 Flash floods in Keralam: Landslide kills 2, injures 1 critically after shed buried in mud India, kerala https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/syrian-airlines-expands-european-network-with-direct-flights-to-copenhagen-vienna-1.500681727 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/uikt51g9/Syrian-Air.jpg Syrian Airlines will begin operating flights to Copenhagen on Monday, September 21, and to Vienna on Tuesday, September 22. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T22:26:26.481+04:00 Syrian Airlines expands European network with direct flights to Copenhagen, Vienna Aviation, Syria https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/one-in-a-billion-father-and-son-sailors-share-fleeting-mid-ocean-reunion-as-ships-cross-paths-1.500681725 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/szv7kw6b/FotoJet-1.jpg Father and son’s ships cross paths in a once-in-a-billion ocean reunion Gulf News en 2026-09-20T22:22:21.504+04:00 ‘One in a billion’: Father and son sailors share fleeting mid-ocean reunion as ships cross paths India, Offbeat, trending, india, Viral Video https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/venus-to-shine-at-peak-brightness-over-oman-skies-on-september-22-1.500681714 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/3hiej48d/Venus-to-peak.webp At an apparent magnitude of around minus 4.8, Venus will be the brightest planet in the night sky and the third brightest celestial object visible from Earth after the Sun and Moon. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T22:09:09.696+04:00 Venus to shine at peak brightness over Oman skies on September 22 Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/uae/four-uae-aid-convoys-carrying-781-tonnes-of-humanitarian-aid-enter-gaza-under-operation-chivalrous-knight-3-2-1.500681430 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/00ebob46/2n907b9x1ka19s2pn.jpg Latest UAE convoys deliver vital food, shelter and water supplies to Gaza Gulf News en 2026-09-20T22:08:43.072+04:00 Four UAE aid convoys carrying 781 tonnes of humanitarian aid enter Gaza under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 UAE, Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/mohammed-bin-rashid-every-great-idea-begins-with-a-great-teacher-1.500681532 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/di66t8ml/Sheikh-Mohammed-bin-Rashid.webp His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T21:45:17.516+04:00 Mohammed bin Rashid: Every great idea begins with a great teacher Education, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/kerala-cm-satheesan-stops-convoy-after-spotting-accident-victim-on-road-in-ernakulam-1.500681671 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-16/09byn1kf/202609163943811.jpg Budget projects to be put on track within two years, says CM Satheesan Gulf News en 2026-09-20T21:19:24.137+04:00 Kerala CM Satheesan stops convoy after spotting accident victim on road in Ernakulam India, accident, kerala, Kerala politics https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-calls-for-inclusive-approach-to-combat-extremism-and-hate-speech-1.500681673 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/q999wg20/20-9-2026-uae-uae-1.jpg UAE showcases ‘Tolerance, Peace and Security’ agenda at New York dialogue forum Gulf News en 2026-09-20T21:09:44.010+04:00 UAE calls for inclusive approach to combat extremism and hate speech UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/thief-raids-shop-near-amman-police-station-steals-jd5000-before-arrest-within-hours-1.500681644 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/30wa4v81/Robbery-in-Amman.webp Amman roastery robbery: Suspect cuts safe, steals JD5,000 just 300 metres from police station before rapid arrest and recovery of stolen money. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T21:07:49.695+04:00 Thief raids shop near Amman police station, steals JD5,000 before arrest within hours Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/us-government-staff-in-saudi-arabia-need-approval-for-taif-yanbu-travel-1.500681642 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/kbailwzi/Screenshot-2026-07-29-at-10.05.07-AM.png Alert advises US citizens in Saudi Arabia to stay cautious and informed https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/nu0lwqa5/US The warning comes as fighting between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis has intensified. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T20:42:06.887+04:00 US government staff in Saudi Arabia need approval for Taif, Yanbu travel Saudi, Saudi Arabia, America, US-Israel-Iran war, houthis https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-africa-trade-tops-107b-as-investments-near-150b-anwar-gargash-1.500681623 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/9x5zwjmr/Dr-Anwar-Mohammed-Gargash.avif Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T20:26:02.393+04:00 UAE-Africa trade tops $107b as investments near $150b: Anwar Gargash Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/i-m-telling-the-truth-diana-s-brother-takes-on-king-charles-1.500681627 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/m1yuek1e/spencer_1789920830240.jpg Earl Spencer, Prince Harry and then-Prince Charles join the gun carriage carrying the coffin of the Princess of Wales on Marlboro Road in London during Diana’s funeral on September 6, 1997. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T20:24:39.806+04:00 ‘I’m telling the truth’: Diana’s brother takes on King Charles Europe, UK https://gulfnews.com/travel/flying-home-for-diwali-indian-travellers-face-soaring-festive-airfares-1.500681606 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-07/n4loneav/202511073567451.jpg UAE-based Indian travellers face higher fares as Diwali flight demand rises https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-07/n4loneav/202511073567451.jpg ‘Flagged issues in July’: Air traffic controllers blame outdated systems for Delhi airport glitch Gulf News en 2026-09-20T20:22:04.093+04:00 UAE-India travel: Flying home for Diwali? Indian flyers face soaring festive airfares Travel, Aviation, India, Indian expats, india, air india, India UAE travel https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-rolls-out-new-investment-rules-for-special-economic-and-free-zones-1.500681573 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/t3qd6gr7/Omans-special-economic-and-free-zones.webp The new changes were designed to improve the investment climate, increase the competitiveness of the economic and free zones and attract high value and strategic projects by providing investors with greater regulatory clarity and a more efficient business environment. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T19:42:24.556+04:00 Oman rolls out new investment rules for special economic and free zones Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/dubai-traffic-alert-accident-causes-delays-on-al-ittihad-road-1.500681597 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/nqbbn3mb/traffo.jpg Accident near Al Garhoud Bridge prompts warning for Dubai motorists Gulf News en 2026-09-20T19:41:09.376+04:00 Dubai traffic alert: Accident causes delays on Al Ittihad Road Dubai, Dubai, Dubai Police, Accidents https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-to-host-1000-leaders-at-mohammed-bin-rashid-leadership-forum-best-director-general-to-be-revealed-1.500681564 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/csna14o6/leaders.jpg Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T19:29:44.159+04:00 Dubai to host 1,000 leaders at Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum; best Director General to be revealed UAE, Government, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah/sharjah-safari-to-reopen-on-september-21-for-fifth-season-1.500680810 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/w1j0bmdz/Sharjah-Safari-elephants https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/8k7vsre1/3.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/0zs7bsgi/2.JPG Gulf News en 2026-09-20T18:55:46.473+04:00 Sharjah Safari to reopen for fifth season tomorrow - here's what's new Sharjah, Events, Things To Do https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/lions-k-pop-and-crocs-your-ultimate-uae-family-fun-guide-this-week-1.500681523 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-10/ia40w4tk/newsml_afp_com_20230422T000000Z_PH_GTY_1484216982.jpeg Oneus https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/06/22/GIRAFFE-1655881935586_1818a412af8_large.jpg The stunning Rothschild’s Giraffes at Al Ain Zoo. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/9ju9djim/Copy_of_2023_05_26T104729Z_459324062_RC2P51AXSUPH_RTRMADP_3_EMIRATES_PARK_CROCODILE_1685183145213_18.jpg A chicken wing is seen hanging out of a crocodile's mouth during feeding time at the Dubai Crocodile Park. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/r73zqb43/5.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-14/fruoquqh/GLOBAL-VILLAGE-Season-Dates12.jpg Global village https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-15/czdlt4py/Guggenheim-Abu-Dhabi.jpg Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will feature 28 galleries and 10 sculptural cones on Saadiyat Island. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T18:42:14.489+04:00 Lions, K-pop and crocs: Your ultimate UAE family fun guide this week Lifestyle, Entertainment, Things To Do, Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/italy-to-ban-face-veils-in-schools-limit-foreign-students-per-class-meloni-says-1.500681517 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/m911hb3v/newsml_afp_com_20260917T164349Z_doc_c8ly3yx.jpeg Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni delivers a press conference. Meloni links veil ban and foreign student limits to integration push Gulf News en 2026-09-20T18:27:09.975+04:00 Italy to ban face veils in schools, limit foreign students per class, Meloni says Europe, Europe https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-autumn-begins-wednesday-as-temperatures-set-to-fall-and-rain-chances-rise-1.500681514 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/x62v6kv0/Autumn UAE’s autumnal equinox on September 23 marks the end of peak summer heat, with temperatures gradually dropping and winter clouds appearing from mid October. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T18:19:57.107+04:00 UAE autumn begins Wednesday as temperatures set to fall and rain chances rise Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/veteran-actor-sivaji-ganesans-eldest-daughter-santhi-narayanasamy-dies-at-72-1.500681518 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/eim8do2t/DDD.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-20T18:18:01.292+04:00 Veteran actor Sivaji Ganesan’s eldest daughter Santhi Narayanasamy dies at 72 South-Indian, India https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi/abu-dhabi-police-graduates-202-trainees-from-police-and-security-qualification-course-in-al-ain-1.500681500 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/yklvy7az/PHOTO-2026-09-20-14-26-42.jpg Intensive training prepares new officers to meet modern security challenges Gulf News en 2026-09-20T18:03:18.112+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police graduates 202 trainees from police and security qualification course in Al Ain Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/indigo-cabin-crew-member-kainoor-mistry-dies-in-mumbai-road-crash-1.500681504 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/xtj51ho8/PIC332.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-20T17:57:46.899+04:00 IndiGo cabin crew member Kainoor Mistry dies in Mumbai road crash India https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/train-tragedy-in-egypt-truck-escapes-collision-with-oncoming-train-but-driver-dies-after-terrifying-ordeal-1.500681470 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/bn63jfy0/Train-Truck-crash.webp Truck driver dies of cardiac arrest after Egypt residents push his stranded lorry off railway tracks, narrowly avoiding a train collision in Dakahlia. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T17:55:12.926+04:00 Train tragedy in Egypt: Truck escapes collision with oncoming train but driver dies after terrifying ordeal Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-residents-update-us-travel-alert-iran-ceasefire-terms-saudi-missile-interception-and-flight-updates-1.500681481 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-19/txil5upl/20251219010246.jpg UAE travellers, Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports were operating normally, although several regional flights were cancelled. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T17:36:12.107+04:00 UAE residents’ update: US travel alert, Iran ceasefire terms, Saudi missile interception and flight updates UAE, Mena, Saudi, UAE Travel, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-expats-in-uae-to-get-free-legal-advice-indian-consulate-in-dubai-announces-legal-counselling-camp-1.500681473 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/hqz1sufo/Indian_Flag_173f2eb666b_original_ratio.jpg Photo used for illustrative purposes Gulf News en 2026-09-20T17:23:04.287+04:00 Indian expats in UAE to get free legal advice: Indian Consulate in Dubai announces legal counselling camp UAE, India, UAE, Indian expats, india https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/at-85-haryana-ex-soldier-earns-ma-after-returning-to-books-at-76-1.500681477 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/u4cd4hak/SDDD.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-20T17:22:06.493+04:00 At 85, Haryana ex-soldier earns MA after returning to books at 76 India, viral https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-protests-could-cost-economy-rs120bn-a-day-finance-minister-warns-1.500681461 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-18/qxtbtfo6/_1x_1.jpg Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-26/38223a9p/ANI_20251126202453.jpg Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan Gulf News en 2026-09-20T17:11:35.794+04:00 Pakistan protests could cost economy Rs120b a day, finance minister warns Pakistan, economy, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-reaffirms-commitment-to-peace-sovereignty-and-safe-navigation-at-un-1.500681447 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/01/06/190106-faisal-bin-farhan_16f7af753dd_large.jpg Prince Faisal urges respect for sovereignty, peaceful dispute resolution and security Gulf News en 2026-09-20T16:47:04.653+04:00 Saudi Arabia reaffirms commitment to peace, sovereignty and safe navigation at UN Saudi, Saudi Arabia, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-national-day-2026-to-bring-airshows-naval-displays-and-fireworks-across-kingdom-1.500681422 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/g47xay5t/Saudi-flag.webp Saudi National Day 2026to light up Saudi Arabia with airshows, naval displays, parades and fireworks across nine cities on September 23. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T16:28:34.421+04:00 Saudi National Day 2026 to bring airshows, naval displays and fireworks across Kingdom Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/wife-appreciation-day-2026-what-it-is-and-where-it-came-from-1.500681424 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/brakhx1e/7d8c70edfc7aa3b0d84d62b51a3cd496ed699emv2.png.avif Gulf News en 2026-09-20T16:23:37.704+04:00 Wife Appreciation Day 2026: What it is and where it came from Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/samsonite-checked-suitcase-review-built-for-the-hold-1.500678837 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/5hougyy0/samsoniteluggage-1.png A dependable checked suitcase can take some of the stress out of longer journeys, combining practical capacity with the durability needed for frequent travel. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T16:00:00.000+04:00 Samsonite checked suitcase review: built for the hold Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/sport/jay-shah-congratulates-smriti-mandhana-on-new-t20i-milestone-1.500681398 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-14/rbhzvvj1/STAFFSPO_260913_India_VS_Sri_Lanka_VSAKLANI_41789366242297.jpg Indian opener Smriti Mandhana Gulf News en 2026-09-20T15:56:55.490+04:00 Jay Shah congratulates Smriti Mandhana on new T20I milestone Sport, cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/1-200km-from-home-stranger-and-chatgpt-help-lost-pilgrim-return-1.500681379 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/ci0pnioa/oldman.gif Chaman Lal, a resident of Fatehgarh Gujran village in Ludhiana district, had travelled to Amritsar on September 11 to visit Sri Harmandir Sahib. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T15:54:06.423+04:00 1,200km from home, stranger and ChatGPT help lost pilgrim return India, india https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/pakistani-businessman-muizz-mirza-buys-english-football-club-plymouth-parkway-1.500681363 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/9euysumi/Muizz-Mirza.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-20T15:26:17.652+04:00 Pakistani businessman Muizz Mirza buys English football club Plymouth Parkway Football, football, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/business/etihad-rail-freight-launches-fujairah-icad-cargo-service-1.500681351 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/hki9hsvv/Etihad-rail.jpg New service gives manufacturers and logistics firms a faster inland cargo gateway in Abu Dhabi. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T15:25:37.012+04:00 Etihad Rail Freight launches direct Fujairah-Abu Dhabi cargo service Business, UAE, Etihad Rail https://gulfnews.com/uae/global-village-vip-pack-pre-orders-open-september-21-1.500681350 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/r131z5sm/32.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-20T15:22:29.470+04:00 Global Village VIP Pack pre-orders open September 21 UAE, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah-oman-logistics-corridor-trade-value-jumps-6626-1.500681338 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/vrw4zwvk/Shj More than 34,000 trucks passed through the corridor during the period, while customs authorities processed more than 32,000 declarations. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T15:21:07.692+04:00 Sharjah-Oman logistics corridor trade value jumps 66.26% UAE, Sharjah, UAE businesses https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/yemen/emboldened-houthis-advance-in-yemen-widen-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-what-can-stop-them-1.500681336 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/1poqvu8q/ANI_20260802030418.jpeg US President Donald Trump with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Washington and Riyadh face difficult choices as Houthi forces expand their territorial gains in Yemen. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T15:11:33.670+04:00 Emboldened Houthis advance in Yemen, widen attacks on Saudi Arabia: What can stop them? Yemen, Saudi, Americas, Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, americas, us-iran https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah/sharjahs-new-centre-to-turn-humanitarian-research-into-action-1.500681339 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/6mr3x8ls/sutlan-two.jpeg Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi during the announcement of establishing the “Jawaher Al Qasimi Humanitarian Innovation Centre” at Universitas Gadjah Mada in the Yogyakarta region of the Republic of Indonesia. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/6tk2u2ax/Sultan.jpeg Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi during the announcement of establishing the “Jawaher Al Qasimi Humanitarian Innovation Centre” at Universitas Gadjah Mada in the Yogyakarta region of the Republic of Indonesia. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T15:06:06.353+04:00 Sharjah’s new centre to turn humanitarian research into action Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/cctv-captures-bmw-plunging-off-mumbai-coastal-road-bridge-3-dead-1.500681333 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/wbfppxvn/bmw.gif The accident occurred at around 5.20am as the BMW was travelling from Marine Drive towards Haji Ali. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T14:59:47.875+04:00 CCTV captures BMW plunging off Mumbai Coastal Road bridge; 3 dead India, india https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/new-education-project-aims-to-support-syrias-rebuild-1.500681332 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/tvk6mo6l/education-two.jpg According to UNICEF figures cited by the company, about 2.45 million children were out of school in Syria in 2025 Gulf News en 2026-09-20T14:57:06.642+04:00 New education project aims to support Syria’s rebuild Mena https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/manny-pacquiao-or-rafael-nadal-alex-eala-gets-a-tricky-question-1.500681328 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/6zf5y6n9/preview.jpg Alexandra Eala Gulf News en 2026-09-20T14:54:12.382+04:00 Manny Pacquiao or Rafael Nadal? Alex Eala gets a tricky question Tennis, Filipina tennis player, Philippines, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/8-new-places-and-pop-ups-coming-to-abu-dhabi-1.500680931 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-09/l3ki4kvy/AUD.jpg A view of Abu Dhabi skyline. Daily coordination meetings held to ensure services continue without disruption across the emirate. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/magazines/friday/2505052432_large.jpg Jumeirah at Etihad Towers hotel, Abu Dhabi. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/6vfwhd6m/f035451e-cf9e-4a8f-905b-17540a6e86b0.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/59oa9owb/fa1e7f63-22bc-48e6-9a74-8e3e0d9b7087.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/2f8mqi91/d4882953-2e0f-4c53-8c86-15a9e00db89c.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-01-03/5rk1odhw/liwa_festival_1735886816693.jpg The Liwa Festival proves to be a major success, attracting both local and international attendees eager to witness its spectacular offerings. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/42uwb44h/45c40900-cea0-47a9-9a44-4aac8c1dc37b.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/kjyodn5g/9da2083c-ece4-4cd5-ac19-ca41adbba734.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/vvpfdd6v/9afdb420-c787-4130-8904-27d5f4ab10bf.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/rwld3nf4/661900ff-113c-4766-8cea-a96245e30881.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-09-20T14:53:01.856+04:00 8 new places and pop-ups coming to Abu Dhabi Lifestyle, lifestyle, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/it-took-rishikanth-15-years-to-get-a-lead-role-because-i-am-not-from-chennai-1.500681321 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/ul622wf1/images-49.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-09-20T14:49:03.806+04:00 It took Rishikanth 15 years to get a lead role: 'Because I am not from Chennai' Entertainment, South-Indian https://gulfnews.com/uae/us-mission-to-uae-urges-americans-to-reconsider-middle-east-travel-1.500681300 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/nu0lwqa5/US The warning comes as fighting between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis has intensified. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T14:36:24.270+04:00 US Mission to UAE urges Americans to reconsider Middle East travel UAE, Abu Dhabi, UAE https://gulfnews.com/technology/could-digital-credentials-change-how-professionals-prove-qualifications-1.500681299 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/23mmyfx8/Stock___Digital_banking_181fbae36ba_original_ratio.jpg Digital systems are moving towards making verified information structured and reusable https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/yklazite/Sunil-data-flow.jpg Sunil Kumar Gulf News en 2026-09-20T14:26:02.078+04:00 Could digital credentials change how professionals prove qualifications? Technology, AI https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-student-selected-for-inaugural-global-youth-council-fellowship-1.500681297 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/r86fq72n/Moza-Ahmed.JPEG Moza Ahmed Gulf News en 2026-09-20T14:22:28.252+04:00 Dubai student selected for inaugural Global Youth Council Fellowship UAE, Education, Dubai, UAE, KHDA, Dubai, Education https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/maitreyi-ramakrishnan-on-south-asian-representation-in-the-west-its-personality-first-1.500681279 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/mp483i1l/newsml_afp_com_20260909T000000Z_PH_GTY_2294425064.jpeg Maitreyi Ramakrishnan attends the "Best of the Best" NY Premiere on September 09, 2026 in New York City. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T14:15:45.388+04:00 Maitreyi Ramakrishnan on South Asian representation in the West: 'It's personality first' Entertainment, HollyWood https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-return-for-ashes-unlikely-as-stephen-fleming-backs-retirement-call-1.500681168 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/05/04/SPO_220504-BEN-STOKES-1651650503874_1808e0aa4d2_large.jpg Ben Stokes Gulf News en 2026-09-20T13:56:26.603+04:00 Ben Stokes return for Ashes unlikely as Stephen Fleming backs retirement call Cricket https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah-establishes-16m-humanitarian-innovation-centre-in-indonesia-1.500681274 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/xmdrkg02/Shj The centre will operate through two integrated platforms within the Universitas Gadjah Mada system. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T13:44:09.525+04:00 Sharjah establishes $1.6m humanitarian innovation centre in Indonesia UAE, Sharjah, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/guggenheim-abu-dhabi-opening-date-ticket-prices-artists-and-all-you-need-to-know-1.500681249 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/0elcapi1/header.jpg Twenty years after it was first announced, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi opens to the public on Friday 11 December 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/jrvb9t1b/Modern-and-contemporary.webp It will be the largest museum in the Guggenheim network https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/22xk81ma/Architecture-and-Frank-Gehry.webp Frank Gehry designed it, and the late Pritzker laureate's fingerprints are all over the plan. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T13:16:10.376+04:00 Guggenheim Abu Dhabi: Opening date, ticket prices, artists and all you need to know UAE, Arts Culture, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/from-spark-to-screen-image-nation-studios-on-turning-ideas-into-stories-1.500681230 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/2s5vld2k/0f9734f8-aad5-41cb-8453-0a815bded2e4.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/8nfjebmg/5e65c5e8-c517-4a4b-829d-f83afc15d1f8.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-09-20T12:54:59.396+04:00 From spark to screen: Image Nation Studios on turning ideas into stories Entertainment, UAE https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/dubai-tailgating-fine-rules-1.500083210 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-23/m42ki7kx/Dubai-Sharjah-traffic-Dubaisharjahtraffic Following too closely can result in a fine, black points and vehicle impoundment. Here is the safe distance drivers should keep on Dubai roads Gulf News en 2026-09-20T12:49:51.014+04:00 Tailgating in Dubai: Fine, vehicle impoundment and rules, explained Living-Transport, dubai traffic fines, UAE traffic fines https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/are-dashcams-legal-in-the-uae-how-to-dispute-traffic-fines-1.500080586 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-02/2rujer1k/shutterstock2444123423.jpg Dashcams can be a useful tool for motorists in the UAE, particularly when disputing traffic fines. However, drivers must exercise caution when using and sharing recordings to avoid violating privacy laws. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T12:40:13.590+04:00 Can you use dashcam footage to dispute a UAE traffic fine? What drivers need to know Living-Transport, UAE traffic fines https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/salman-khan-defends-varun-dhawan-and-sohail-over-looks-trolling-that-is-wrong-1.500681220 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/azdycdkr/varun-salman-1503378308.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-20T12:38:31.050+04:00 Salman Khan defends Varun Dhawan and Sohail over looks trolling: 'That is wrong' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/mohamed-salah-makes-most-of-attacking-freedom-to-score-hat-trick-1.500681229 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/01/27/220127-Salah_17e984fb424_large.jpg Mohamed Salah Gulf News en 2026-09-20T12:35:43.193+04:00 Mohamed Salah makes most of attacking freedom to score hat-trick Football https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/tajikistans-new-chapter-in-ibn-sinas-medical-legacy-1.500681225 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/zvvtt0rj/Ibn-Sina.png Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon has launched Abu Ali ibn Sina (Avicenna) International Prize in Medicine. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/wxkpsw5d/Picture2.jpg Ashrafjon Gulov Gulf News en 2026-09-20T12:33:44.843+04:00 Tajikistan’s new chapter in Ibn Sina’s medical legacy Op-Eds, Health, PREMIUM-OPINION https://gulfnews.com/uae/abdulrahman-al-saleh-named-acting-head-of-dubai-rulers-court-1.500681223 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/7m9mcrcc/Hamdan Sheikh Hamdan also thanked Mohammed Al Shaibani for his efforts during his time in the position and across the other roles he has held. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T12:29:14.559+04:00 Abdulrahman Al Saleh named acting head of Dubai Ruler’s Court UAE, Dubai, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-overhauls-army-law-toughens-disciplinary-and-recruitment-rules-1.500681213 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/lgb9x2cd/KUWAIT Under the amended Article 23, the maximum liberty-restricting disciplinary penalty has been increased to 90 days from 60. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T12:27:48.037+04:00 Kuwait overhauls army law, toughens disciplinary and recruitment rules Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/content-creator-jailed-for-promoting-multiple-husbands-and-wives-1.500681196 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/7q3zdh3c/Egypt Egyptian authorities said the content violated public morals and established social values. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T12:15:25.066+04:00 Content creator jailed for promoting multiple husbands and wives Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-opens-registration-for-2027-hajj-season-1.500681193 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/cip1s39u/Oman Registration is open to both Omani citizens and eligible residents seeking to perform the pilgrimage. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T12:10:14.933+04:00 Oman opens registration for 2027 Hajj season Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/mrbeast-and-global-creators-help-transform-village-in-ghana-1.500681200 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/9mjzxu11/A.jpg The campaign tackled education, healthcare, clean water and child labour in a community of 1,062 people. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/kssesyu1/B.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/e8xoizlf/C.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-20T11:57:50.810+04:00 MrBeast and global content creators help transform village in Ghana people https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-nurses-bid-tearful-farewell-to-indian-expat-nurse-in-dubai-after-silent-cancer-battle-1.500681186 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/80u8a4iu/IMG0365.jpg Soumya Augustine https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/l4zto2oq/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-20-at-11.40.08-AM.jpeg Soumya Augustine was given an emotional farewell at the embalming centre on Saturday Gulf News en 2026-09-20T11:54:15.204+04:00 UAE nurses bid tearful farewell to Indian expat nurse in Dubai after silent cancer battle UAE, people, Health, India, UAE, kerala, Indian expats, india, Health https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/pnp-backs-school-safety-task-force-with-deped-dilg-after-south-cotabato-school-shooting-1.500681181 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/uck5rly1/81478622715633518249177362082089328012592626n.jpg Angara visited Banga National High School on Saturday after the shooiting incident. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T11:45:15.732+04:00 PNP backs school safety task force with DepED, DILG after South Cotabato school shooting Philippines https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-bars-celebrities-from-promoting-hajj-campaigns-on-social-media-1.500681188 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/pw3tkl0g/Kuwait Journalists taking part in the pilgrimage season in a professional capacity must do so as members of the accredited media team accompanying Kuwait’s official Hajj mission. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T11:34:01.733+04:00 Kuwait bars celebrities from promoting Hajj campaigns on social media Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-weather-heavy-downpours-and-hail-forecast-until-friday-1.500681176 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/0pzo5emq/KSA The strongest conditions are forecast across parts of Jazan, Asir and Al Baha, where moderate to heavy rain could develop at different points during the week. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T11:33:16.842+04:00 Saudi weather: Heavy downpours and hail forecast until Friday Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/sport/indian-mma-fighter-varun-sanyal-ruled-out-of-asian-games-2026-after-passing-out-in-sauna-1.500681179 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-14/9zdg5jyl/202609143941633.jpeg Inspired by Rocky and WWE, Varun Sanyal ready to make MMA mark at Asian Games debut Gulf News en 2026-09-20T11:28:32.161+04:00 Indian MMA fighter Varun Sanyal ruled out of Asian Games 2026 after passing out in sauna Varun Sanyal, Asian Games 2026, Indian MMA, weight cutting, sauna incident, dehydration, Nagoya Games, Aichi Nagoya, MMA weight cut, medical unfit, 77kg division, Mukhammad Nabiev, Sanjiv Sanyal, logistical chaos, combat sports https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/us-fears-rapid-escalation-in-mideast-after-houthis-attack-riyadh-1.500681163 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/mqot0hah/trump.jpg US President Donald Trump steps off from Marine One upon his arrival at the Ellipse just outside of the White House, in Washington. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T11:13:01.696+04:00 US fears rapid escalation in Mideast after Houthis attack Riyadh Saudi, Yemen, Americas, Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/shafali-verma-scores-49-ball-100-at-asian-games-1.500681164 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-02/84s9tr8l/newsml_afp_com_20251102T124745Z_doc_82rd2kn.jpeg India's Shafali Verma Gulf News en 2026-09-20T10:55:14.258+04:00 Shafali Verma scores 49-ball 100 at Asian Games Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/how-has-rta-cut-oud-maitha-travel-time-to-five-minutes-1.500681155 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/jfjz0kwr/gulfnews2026-09-209r3xqyaqbridges.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/f6n046yr/bridge-two.jpg The development includes upgrades to four major intersections, four bridges and two tunnels with a combined length of 4.3 kilometres https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/ocdd85ra/Infographic.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/s24u2ukp/Oud-metha-map.png Gulf News en 2026-09-20T10:53:29.535+04:00 How RTA cut Oud Maitha travel time from 20 to five minutes Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/ten-lions-found-dead-in-suspected-poisoning-at-tanzania-reserve-1.500681148 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/10/16/lion_19296d0ff37_large.jpg Illustrative image. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T10:50:44.575+04:00 Ten lions found dead in suspected poisoning at Tanzania reserve Africa https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ed-sheeran-cries-onstage-and-introduces-his-new-backing-band-who-are-the-musicians-1.500681149 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/9xm7uok9/images-47.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-09-20T10:43:00.742+04:00 Ed Sheeran cries onstage and introduces his new backing band: Who are the musicians? Entertainment, Music https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/salman-khan-finally-explains-his-bald-look-a-friend-of-mine-passed-away-1.500681135 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/q9t3x0sa/SalmanKhanbald1789879739005g3Dr1789879745301GDED52895a5e-6665-4eb4-b05f-450393144d85fD7d.jpg.avif Gulf News en 2026-09-20T10:09:50.496+04:00 Salman Khan finally explains his bald look: "A friend of mine passed away" Entertainment, Salman Khan https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-deports-more-than-12600-residency-and-labour-law-violators-in-a-week-1.500681122 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/rdksftkh/KSA Authorities also arrested 1,450 people attempting to enter Saudi Arabia illegally. Of those, 56% were Ethiopian nationals, 43% were Yemenis and 1% were of other nationalities. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T10:05:56.347+04:00 Saudi Arabia deports more than 12,600 residency and labour law violators in a week Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/BestBuys-lifestyle/what-long-screen-days-actually-do-to-your-eyes-1.500679311 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/09ahfcsd/renphomassageeye1-1.png Long hours in front of screens can leave eyes feeling tired and dry, making regular breaks and simple eye-care habits an important part of the day. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T10:00:00.000+04:00 What long screen days actually do to your eyes BestBuys-Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/abu-dhabi-hosts-800-global-experts-at-trust-fertility-and-gynecology-conference-2026-1.500681117 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/cwiyribk/IMG7154.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/70bcepcr/IMG7156.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-09-20T09:39:20.065+04:00 Abu Dhabi hosts 800 global experts at Trust Fertility and Gynecology Conference 2026 Health, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/deepikas-old-wish-for-a-big-family-three-little-kids-scuttling-about-1.500681110 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-21/th1j4zys/deepika.PNG Deepika Padukone twins with Daughter Dua in first ever Instagram reveal https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/wb68dpl8/ANI_20260919165041.jpg Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh with their daughter Dua Gulf News en 2026-09-20T09:30:22.205+04:00 Deepika's old wish for a big family: "Three little kids scuttling about" Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/the-school-bag-evolution-what-uae-students-carry-now-1.500678167 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/lvmxsomp/shutterstock2773753843For-Editorial-use-only.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-20T09:30:00.000+04:00 The school bag evolution: what UAE students carry now Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/uae-launches-school-support-campaign-for-gaza-pupils-as-new-term-begins-1.500681112 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/m5e6or8z/Gaza Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 shared footage on X showing celebrations marking the beginning of the school year as well as the distribution of bags and school supplies to pupils. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T09:29:14.119+04:00 UAE launches school support campaign for Gaza pupils as new term begins Mena, Gaza https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/naia-probe-prompts-fast-body-camera-rollout-for-bureau-of-immigration-officers-1.500681097 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/ias909fu/4119021.webp The cameras are meant to document officers' transactions and strengthen accountability, transparency and monitoring. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T09:11:04.077+04:00 NAIA probe prompts fast body camera rollout for Bureau of Immigration officers Philippines https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippine-tribe-in-limbo-over-us-led-tech-hub-1.500681039 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/2iq7hcnp/29.jpg Petronila Munoz, a Filipino chieftain, pointing at the proposed land where the Pax Silica Hub might be built in Capas, Tarlac province. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/a20lrdis/30.jpg People march as they protest against Pax Silica, a US-led initiative, in Manila on August 13, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/wa5dnwpg/31.jpg Construction of a road where Pax Silica Hub might be built in Capas, Tarlac province. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T08:33:18.531+04:00 Philippine tribe in limbo over US-led tech hub Philippines, Technology https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-led-coalition-says-houthis-fired-ballistic-missile-at-riyadh-1.500680221 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/sqgxl553/smoke.jpg This frame grab taken from AFPTV video footage on September 19, 2026 shows a tank leaking at the scene of a fire at the Aramco fuel depot near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T08:05:46.566+04:00 Saudi-led coalition says Houthis fired ballistic missile at Riyadh Saudi, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/8-year-old-among-two-electrocuted-to-death-near-ganpati-pandal-in-mumbais-lalbaug-1.500681049 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/4qp40jrl/20250903202f_U8KXe4m.jpg 8-year-old among two electrocuted to death near Ganpati Pandal in Mumbai Gulf News en 2026-09-20T08:02:36.433+04:00 8-year-old among two electrocuted to death near Ganpati Pandal in Mumbai's Lalbaug India https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/marjan-sees-rak-tourism-recovery-by-2027-as-new-projects-like-wynn-jebel-jais-take-shape-1.500679811 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/zk05xw2k/Wynn-Al-Marjan-Island-Aerial-View-with-Marina.jpeg Wynn Al Marjan Island's beachfront takes shape on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah as construction continues on the $5.7 billion resort. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/vgyme49r/WhatsApp_Image_2026_09_17_at_5_02_07_PM.jpeg “Pretty much back to pre numbers in 2027.” That’s Marjan Hospitality CEO Alison Grinnell’s outlook for Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism recovery — but she says the next three to four months will be key as international travellers gradually return. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T08:00:00.000+04:00 Marjan sees RAK tourism recovery by 2027 as new projects like Wynn, Jebel Jais take shape Tourism, Property, Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah tourism, Ras Al Khaimah property https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/lost-cartoons-galtar-and-the-golden-lance-the-he-man-knockoff-that-stole-an-eight-year-olds-heart-anyway-1.500681042 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/fzqzr9vw/galtar3.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-09-20T08:00:00.000+04:00 Lost Cartoons | Galtar and the Golden Lance: The He-Man knockoff that stole an eight-year-old's heart anyway Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/technology/ai-warning-shots-focus-beijing-on-national-security-risks-1.500681053 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/s06a2zri/gulfnewsimport2014912116a08211ba1.1384413266916272216a08211ba1large.avif Gulf News en 2026-09-20T07:57:00.062+04:00 AI 'warning shots' focus Beijing on national security risks Technology, China https://gulfnews.com/world/oceania/90-year-old-woman-stabbed-to-death-near-sydneys-bondi-beach-1.500681014 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/04/22/Bondi-Beach_171a0da7d5a_large.jpg Police say the 47-year-old suspect was known to the victim and has been refused bail. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T07:54:35.964+04:00 90-year-old woman stabbed to death near Sydney’s Bondi Beach Oceania, Australia https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/six-french-nationals-to-face-trial-in-iraq-over-alleged-is-links-1.500681023 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/mo0lzzfe/Stock_court_justice_judge_1783bb92c82_original_ratio.jpg Baghdad takes on prosecutions of thousands of suspected Islamic State members transferred from Syria. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T07:42:01.663+04:00 Six French nationals to face trial in Iraq over alleged IS links Europe, Mena, France https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bts-vs-sign-language-moment-cortis-wins-big-and-k-dramas-battle-for-ratings-this-week-in-k-entertainment-1.500681067 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/c4odlonf/newsml_afp_com_20260918T000000Z_PH_GTY_2296006897.jpeg V at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 18, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T07:41:20.808+04:00 BTS V’s sign language moment, CORTIS wins big and K-dramas battle for ratings: This week in K-entertainment Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/in-tenzing-a-sherpa-mountaineer-gets-his-due-1.500681030 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/57erue6g/226TIFF-TenzingPremiere15888-61b59-Read-Only.jpg Jennifer Peedom arrives on the red carpet to promote the film "Tenzing" at the Toronto International Film Festival, in Toronto, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T07:32:38.909+04:00 In 'Tenzing', a Sherpa mountaineer gets his due Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/music/ed-sheeran-calls-gaza-situation-catastrophic-and-unjustifiable-1.500681057 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-20/4ijgi7pa/newsml_afp_com_20260920T011800Z_doc_c8te36j.jpeg Fans arrive for English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 19, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T07:12:47.036+04:00 Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation ‘catastrophic and unjustifiable’ Music, Americas, Music https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/chinese-robots-dance-their-way-to-americas-got-talent-finale-1.500680987 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/v9yo2p64/newsml_afp_com_20260919T062042Z_doc_c8qf49e.jpeg Chinese street dancer Wu Yufei performs alongside Unitree Robotics humanoid robots during a demonstration in Pasadena, California, on September 17, 2026, ahead of their performance in the Season 21 finals of "America's Got Talent" on September 22. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/j4wzdz5g/newsml_afp_com_20260919T062041Z_doc_c8qf966.jpeg Chinese street dancer Wu Yufei and a Unitree Robotics humanoid robot mimic Tai Chi-like poses during a demonstration in Pasadena, California, on September 17, 2026, ahead of their performance in the Season 21 finals of "America's Got Talent" on September 22. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/a64k5viw/newsml_afp_com_20260919T062041Z_doc_c8qg2g3.jpeg Chinese street dancer Wu Yufei poses between Unitree Robotics humanoid robots during a demonstration in Pasadena, California, on September 17, 2026, ahead of their performance in the Season 21 finals of "America's Got Talent" on September 22. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/0270nq5g/newsml_afp_com_20260919T062041Z_doc_c8qf963.jpeg Chinese street dancer Wu Yufei observes the movements of Unitree Robotics humanoid robots during a demonstration in Pasadena, California, on September 17, 2026, ahead of their performance in the Season 21 finals of "America's Got Talent" on September 22. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/b43lcnx0/newsml_afp_com_20260919T062041Z_doc_c8qg3ke.jpeg Unitree Robotics marketing manager Xie Shiyu (R) holds a control unit while walking beside humanoid robots in Pasadena, California, on September 17, 2026, ahead of a performance by Unitree Robotics engineer Wu Yufei and eight humanoid robots in the Season 21 finals of "America's Got Talent" on September 22. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/l4xyqngb/newsml_afp_com_20260919T062041Z_doc_c8qg29e.jpeg Chinese street dancer Wu Yufei performs alongside Unitree Robotics humanoid robots during a demonstration in Pasadena, California, on September 17, 2026, ahead of their performance in the Season 21 finals of "America's Got Talent" on September 22. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/wn37p9ku/newsml_afp_com_20260919T062041Z_doc_c8qg3zq.jpeg A Unitree Robotics label is placed on a humanoid robot in Pasadena, California, on September 17, 2026, ahead of a performance by Unitree dancer Wu Yufei and eight humanoid robots in the Season 21 finals of "America's Got Talent" on September 22. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T07:00:00.000+04:00 Chinese robots dance their way to America's Got Talent finale Entertainment, World https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/island-hotspots-maldives-seychelles-sri-lanka-feel-the-middle-east-travel-shock-amid-airspace-closures-cancellations-1.500679840 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/f90r2egy/Maldives_kids_178efc8deb8_original_ratio.jpg Rustic chalets raised over glittering turquoise waters are par for the course in The Maldives. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-15/jji1a3bo/Sri-Lanka-pavilion.jpeg Sri Lanka pavilion at Arabian Travel Market 2026 Gulf News en 2026-09-20T07:00:00.000+04:00 Island hotspots Maldives, Seychelles, Sri Lanka feel the Middle East travel shock amid airspace closures, cancellations Tourism, Travel, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi tourism https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-loses-his-cool-on-bigg-boss-20-what-did-he-do-1.500680983 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/cz2ybqsu/LEAD.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-20T06:55:00.000+04:00 Salman Khan loses his cool on Bigg Boss 20: What did he do? BollyWood, Entertainment, viral https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-signs-russia-iran-sanctions-law-saudi-arabia-on-alert-amid-houthi-threat-1.500680223 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/k1e5wkpp/newsml_afp_com_20260918T200801Z_doc_c8qm8wp.jpeg US President Donald Trump speaks about healthcare in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on September 18, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/a4gszv7d/HSlDnbhXYAApOZ_.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-20T06:50:31.041+04:00 Trump signs Russia-Iran sanctions law; Saudi Arabia on alert amid Houthi threat Mena, Saudi, Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia, Russia, US-Israel-Iran war, houthis https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-temperatures-to-hit-47c-as-fog-risk-lingers-into-next-week-1.500680950 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/wvixzvhx/weather The weather will be generally fair, becoming partly cloudy at times over eastern areas. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T06:14:14.457+04:00 UAE weather: Temperatures to hit 47°C as fog risk lingers into next week Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/pakistan-coach-misses-training-camp-after-applying-for-wrong-visa-1.500680960 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-22/txljd1w0/Nolberto-Solano.jpg Nolberto Solano has been unable to join Pakistan’s camp in Islamabad after applying for the wrong category of Pakistani visa. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-22/txljd1w0/Nolberto-Solano.jpg Nolberto Solano has been unable to join Pakistan’s camp in Islamabad after applying for the wrong category of Pakistani visa. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T06:00:00.000+04:00 Pakistan coach misses training camp after applying for wrong visa Football, football https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-sends-us-7-conditions-for-talks-awaits-trump-response-1.500680991 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/m62niavm/ANI_20260828002911.jpg Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T05:51:00.000+04:00 Iran sends US 7 conditions for talks, awaits Trump response Mena, Americas, Gulf, Donald Trump, americas, Gulf, us-iran https://gulfnews.com/sport/chosen-as-indias-asian-games-flagbearer-misses-ceremony-as-kit-was-still-in-india-1.500680976 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/e6ydrp7v/newsml_afp_com_20260730T183803Z_doc_c3lx3kz.jpeg India's Tajinderpal Singh Toor competes in the men's shot put final during the athletics event at the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, on day seven of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on July 30, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/e6ydrp7v/newsml_afp_com_20260730T183803Z_doc_c3lx3kz.jpeg India's Tajinderpal Singh Toor competes in the men's shot put final during the athletics event at the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, on day seven of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on July 30, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T05:30:00.000+04:00 Chosen as India’s Asian Games flagbearer, misses ceremony as kit was still in India Sport https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/why-do-we-put-our-working-lives-on-display-1.500679834 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/f43usmdi/online.jpg The desire to be seen is not new; visibility has long been an aspirational norm of modern life. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T05:07:00.000+04:00 Why do we put our working lives on display? Op-Eds, Lifestyle, social media, Viral Video https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/yemen/houthis-target-riyadh-for-first-time-in-latest-escalation-why-attacks-are-raising-alarm-as-us-stays-out-1.500680986 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/9do9uluv/saudiw.gif Smoke rises near Riyadh airport on September 19 after Yemen’s Houthis announced strikes on targets in the Saudi capital and coastal oil facilities. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/d5ixwsjp/newsml_afp_com_20260919T175648Z_doc_c8rz2nx.jpeg This video grab taken from UGC images posted on social media on September 19, 2026, shows smoke rising near Riyadh airport. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T05:01:00.000+04:00 Houthis target Riyadh for first time in latest escalation: Why attacks are raising alarm as US stays out Yemen, Saudi, Americas, Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/watch-andros-townsend-run-over-by-pitch-roller-in-freak-accident-1.500681008 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/07/20/Andros-Townsend_17ac4db67ce_large.jpg Andros Townsend Gulf News en 2026-09-20T04:12:25.215+04:00 Watch: Andros Townsend run over by pitch roller in freak accident Football, football https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ajit-agarkar-not-seeking-extension-as-chief-selector-1.500681005 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/oq43lw0t/20260606148F.jpg Ajit Agarkar Gulf News en 2026-09-20T04:03:06.878+04:00 Ajit Agarkar not seeking extension as chief selector Cricket, cricket, india https://gulfnews.com/opinion/philippines-from-15-year-phone-waits-to-a-telecom-revolution-how-the-back-of-pldts-monopoly-was-broken-1.500677162 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-20/pq4635zd/Philippine_cable_landing_18ef6ddd6f3_original_ratio.jpg Fiber-optic cable landing in the Philippines. It forms part of the multi-billion National Fiber Backbone Project that aims to bring high-speed internet to the country of 119 million people. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-16/4eo84tya/J.-Antonio-carpio2018.jpg Antonio Tirol Carpio is a former associate justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. He served from 2001 until his retirement in 2019. He served as associate justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines for a period of eighteen year. He also served as chief justice in an acting capacity several times during his tenure as Senior Associate Justice. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T02:24:00.000+04:00 Philippines: From 15-year phone waits to a telecom 'revolution' — how the back of PLDT’s monopoly was broken Opinion, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/sport/nfl-announces-punishment-for-texans-dt-mario-edwards-after-foul-on-bills-josh-allen-1.500680963 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/kbw3u5rt/newsml_afp_com_20260917T000000Z_PH_GTY_2295835308.jpeg Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills looks on against the Detroit Lions during the third quarter of the game at Highmark Stadium on September 17, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York. Gulf News en 2026-09-20T00:35:26.037+04:00 NFL announces punishment for Texans DT Mario Edwards after foul on Bills' Josh Allen Mario Edwards, Josh Allen, NFL fine, Texans DT, Bills Texans, roughing passer, NFL discipline, Highmark Stadium, Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans, NFL Week1, quarterback hit, player fines, Detroit Lions, Cincinnati Bengals https://gulfnews.com/uae/watch-dubai-mall-shoppers-surprised-by-mohammed-bin-rashid-visit-1.500680956 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/pis57dpb/MBR The appearance follows a number of similar public visits by Sheikh Mohammed to shopping centres and other destinations in Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T23:44:34.882+04:00 Watch: Dubai Mall shoppers surprised by Mohammed bin Rashid visit UAE, Dubai, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/dh30m-uae-lottery-one-lucky-winner-of-dh100000-did-you-win-tonight-1.500680754 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/n1392su1/Screenshot-2026-09-19-at-9.34.13-PM.png UAE Lottery show host Diala Makki during Lucky Day Draw No. 260919 Gulf News en 2026-09-19T21:59:27.261+04:00 Dh30m UAE Lottery: One lucky winner of Dh100,000 - did you win tonight? UAE, The UAE Lottery https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/pune-womans-missing-husband-found-to-be-on-holiday-with-other-woman-after-filing-police-report-1.500680910 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/uzf89dy6/Phone Gulf News en 2026-09-19T21:51:31.000+04:00 Pune woman’s ‘missing’ husband found to be on holiday with other woman after filing police report India, Offbeat https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/anthropic-on-track-to-top-100-billion-revenue-pace-ahead-of-potential-ipo-1.500680887 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/ubxsh42o/Anthropic Anthropic’s growth has accelerated dramatically over the past year. Its annualised revenue run rate stood at about $9 billion at the end of 2025. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T21:19:24.841+04:00 Anthropic on track to top $100 billion revenue pace ahead of potential IPO Americas, Technology https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/sam-raimi-josh-cooley-team-up-for-live-action-99-nights-in-the-forest-roblox-movie-1.500680871 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/pb4cakqg/The-Evil-Dead A still from The Evil Dead Gulf News en 2026-09-19T20:45:46.071+04:00 Sam Raimi, Josh Cooley team up for live-action ‘99 Nights in the Forest’ Roblox movie Entertainment, HollyWood https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ai-actress-suddenly-starts-speaking-chinese-during-tv-interview-1.500680862 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-01/np0b6soj/Tilly-Norwood Norwood apologised, describing what happened as a "little hiccup" and saying her "wires" sometimes get crossed. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T20:42:22.722+04:00 AI 'actress' suddenly starts speaking Chinese during TV interview Entertainment, Technology https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/BestBuys-lifestyle/best-hiking-boots-on-amazonae-2026-5-pairs-for-cooler-uae-trails-1.500678798 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/x9wt5vpe/hikingboots1-1.png The right hiking boots can make cooler-season UAE trails more comfortable, offering the grip, support and durability needed for uneven terrain. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T20:00:00.000+04:00 Best hiking boots on Amazon.ae 2026: 5 pairs for cooler UAE trails BestBuys-Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/woman-jailed-for-nearly-6-months-after-facial-recognition-lead-seeks-10-million-1.500680838 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/p8jfh2u3/Facial_recognition_generic_resources1_16a0853c253_original_ratio.jpg Charges were dropped after evidence supported her claim she was in another state. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T19:58:28.554+04:00 Woman jailed for nearly 6 months after facial-recognition lead seeks $10 million Americas, Offbeat https://gulfnews.com/uae/watch-sharjah-police-urge-drivers-to-keep-safe-distance-to-avoid-traffic-accidents-1.500680770 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/1s361j3k/sharjahcombo4x3.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-19T19:29:42.591+04:00 Watch: Sharjah Police urge drivers to keep safe distance to avoid traffic accidents UAE, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/young-emiratis-turn-india-trips-into-25-ideas-to-strengthen-uae-india-ties-1.500680776 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/l5l07y9s/IMG7598.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-09-19T19:03:36.195+04:00 Young Emiratis turn India trips into 25 ideas to strengthen UAE-India ties Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/dubai-police-warn-of-accident-on-this-key-road-1.500680779 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/usmhsdnh/202609173944984.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-19T18:48:27.200+04:00 Dubai Police warn of accident on this key road Dubai, Transport https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/woman-found-fatally-beaten-on-outskirts-of-karnataka-field-with-crying-and-clinging-toddler-1.500680759 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/q3clzrby/newsml_afp_com_20260730T160350Z_doc_c3l98nq.jpeg photo for illustrative purposes only Gulf News en 2026-09-19T18:37:15.059+04:00 Woman found fatally beaten on outskirts of Karnataka field with crying and clinging toddler India https://gulfnews.com/uae/us-iran-war-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-this-evening-september-19-1.500680721 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/7isn4usf/gulfnews2026-09-06sn109thf33.avif USS Abraham Lincoln Gulf News en 2026-09-19T18:09:53.186+04:00 US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know this evening, September 19 UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood-power-couple-deepika-padukone-and-ranveer-singh-welcome-baby-girl-two-1.500680708 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/z8etd052/ANI_20260908213009.jpg Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Dua Gulf News en 2026-09-19T17:37:11.422+04:00 Bollywood power couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcome baby girl two Entertainment, BollyWood https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/japans-ex-pm-still-hands-out-flyers-after-40-years-and-commuters-barely-notice-1.500680697 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/0wy649nt/PIC-111.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-01/y3mytkvc/newsml_afp_com_20260201T082450Z_doc_94px3ke.jpeg Yoshihiko Noda, co-leader of the Centrist Reform Alliance, delivers a speech during the House of Representatives election campaign in Tokyo on February 1, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T17:31:11.738+04:00 Japan’s ex-PM still hands out flyers after 40 years — and commuters barely notice Asia, viral https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/abu-dhabi-launches-academy-to-train-thousands-of-tourism-frontliners-1.500680693 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/xhcbjm4s/ad The VX Academy is the first major implementation of DCT Abu Dhabi’s wider Visitor Experience programme, following the launch of Visitor Experience Guidelines earlier this year. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T17:25:19.515+04:00 Abu Dhabi launches academy to train thousands of tourism frontliners Tourism, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi tourism https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/vijay-sethupathi-confirms-maharaja-2-and-offers-to-act-for-free-in-hollywood-remake-1.500680681 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/s8bfldr3/ssss.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/h8tur128/Maharaja_18a84241156_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-19T17:12:45.919+04:00 Vijay Sethupathi confirms ‘Maharaja 2’ and offers to act for free in Hollywood remake South-Indian https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/a-millisecond-software-glitch-led-to-more-than-2000-cancelled-uk-flights-1.500680685 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-08/irg7g35p/newsml_afp_com_20260908T190539Z_doc_c7py3pp.jpeg Delayed passengers wait and queue with their luggage at Terminal 3 of London Heathrow airport, west of London on September 8, 2026, following major disruption due an issue affecting the NATS air traffic control systems. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T17:11:02.118+04:00 A millisecond software glitch led to more than 2,000 cancelled UK flights Aviation, Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/surgeon-dies-after-cardiac-arrest-and-collapse-during-operation-1.500680647 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/xcjkqpve/Egypt Gulf News en 2026-09-19T16:36:42.123+04:00 Surgeon dies after cardiac arrest and collapse during operation Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/hamdan-bin-mohammed-orders-the-expansion-of-flame-tree-planting-across-city-1.500526782 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/h7farnk6/Flames-tree During a meeting with a team from Dubai Municipality and Dubai Future Foundation, Sheikh Hamdan directed the expansion of flame tree planting across streets, residential areas, recreational spaces and public parks. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T16:27:43.989+04:00 Hamdan bin Mohammed orders the expansion of flame tree planting across city Environment https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/inter-milan-and-italy-icon-mazzola-dies-aged-83-1.500680596 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/ajc0xw0p/newsml_afp_com_20260919T113733Z_doc_c8rf7kg.jpeg This photograph taken on May 8, 1970 in Italy, shows Italian forward and midfielder Sandro Mazzola who played for the Italian national soccer team during the 1970 World Soccer Cup. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T16:22:39.218+04:00 Inter Milan and Italy icon Mazzola dies aged 83 Football https://gulfnews.com/uae/mohammed-bin-rashid-addresses-dubai-youth-with-story-of-the-years-of-the-card-1.500680627 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/nv4bi0zg/MBR Sheikh Mohammed said poverty, hunger and disease spread through Dubai during those years as families lost their sources of income and struggled to secure basic food. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T16:20:47.241+04:00 Mohammed bin Rashid addresses Dubai youth with story of the ‘Years of the Card’ UAE, Dubai, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubais-atlantis-the-royal-ranks-4th-in-50-best-hotels-2026-wins-two-top-awards-1.500680554 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/ez13tdrt/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-19-at-4.14.41-PM.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-09-19T16:19:15.345+04:00 Dubai's Atlantis The Royal ranks 4th in 50 Best Hotels 2026, wins two top awards UAE, Dubai, Tourism https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/abu-dhabi-completes-60-projects-worth-dh12-billion-launches-next-phase-1.500680603 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-23/7mfmiy6b/Abudhabiskyline-2026 More than 60 projects worth Dh12 billion completed as emirate launches next livability phase. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T16:09:05.190+04:00 Abu Dhabi completes 60 projects worth Dh12 billion, launches next phase Government, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/home-and-kitchen/how-a-self-cleaning-uv-water-bottle-actually-works-1.500678301 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/75m65b9r/selfcleaningbottle-1.png UV-C bottle technology adds an extra layer of water care by using light to help reduce certain microorganisms between regular washes. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T16:00:00.000+04:00 How a self-cleaning UV water bottle actually works BestBuys-Home-and-Kitchen https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/major-problems-at-riyadh-airport-with-flights-cancelled-delayed-flightradar24-1.500680571 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-01/4fc8vwa9/newsml_afp_com_20260301T180118Z_doc_99gq8zq.jpeg King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh Gulf News en 2026-09-19T15:56:21.753+04:00 'Major problems' at Riyadh airport, with flights cancelled, delayed: Flightradar24 Saudi, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/uae/sheikh-hamdan-announces-second-rashid-village-in-zanzibar-1.500680581 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/j55bj22d/Hamdan The Zanzibar village will provide education and training opportunities designed to help beneficiaries build more secure futures and support a dignified life. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T15:43:57.134+04:00 Sheikh Hamdan announces second Rashid Village in Zanzibar UAE, Dubai, UAE https://gulfnews.com/technology/japan-trials-robot-bins-to-ease-cleaners-workload-1.500680573 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/oa1k5n9u/newsml_afp_com_20260918T091004Z_doc_c8nd3yh.jpeg Mobile robotic trash bins are pictured during testing at the Shinjuku Station transport complex in Tokyo https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/w75ec22k/newsml_afp_com_20260918T091003Z_doc_c8nd3yg.jpeg Mobile robotic trash bins are pictured during testing at the Shinjuku Station transport complex in Tokyo https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/xjaat92q/newsml_afp_com_20260918T091003Z_doc_c8nd3yk.jpeg Mobile robotic trash bins are pictured during testing at the Shinjuku Station transport complex in Tokyo https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/jt0smywu/newsml_afp_com_20260918T091004Z_doc_c8nd3ye.jpeg A commuter puts waste into a mobile robotic trash bin being tested at the Shinjuku Station transport complex in Tokyo https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/etkychkg/newsml_afp_com_20260918T091003Z_doc_c8nd3yf.jpeg People walk around a mobile robotic trash bin being tested at the Shinjuku Station transport complex in Tokyo Gulf News en 2026-09-19T15:39:49.155+04:00 Japan trials robot bins to ease cleaners’ workload Technology, World, technology, Japan https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/indonesia-accepts-malaysias-help-to-tackle-wildfires-1.500680478 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/brhf94ui/newsml_afp_com_20260919T084255Z_doc_c8r86fk.jpeg A helicopter drops water on burning forests and land in the Tegal Arum and Guntung Damar areas, Banjarbaru, in Indonesia’s South Kalimantan province on September 19, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T14:47:51.450+04:00 Indonesia accepts Malaysia's help to tackle wildfires Asia https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/drone-incidents-near-uk-military-sites-rise-sharply-media-1.500680459 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/1rfsnx74/newsml_afp_com_20260827T082054Z_doc_c6lg4g3.jpeg Britain's Armed Forces Minister Louise Sandher-Jones watches a trench assault capability demonstration, during a visit to UK Forward Land Forces, deployed as part of Operation Cabrit, at Tapa Camp near Tapa, Estonia on August 26, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T14:43:13.240+04:00 Drone incidents near UK military sites rise sharply: Media Europe, UK https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-approves-potential-27b-air-defence-sale-to-ukraine-1.500680483 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/0ykrvp7p/newsml_afp_com_20260919T090430Z_doc_c8ra79e.jpeg This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian State Emergency Service on September 19, 2026 shows rescuers pushing out a fire in a warehouse damaged following an air strike in Brovary, Kyiv region, amid the Russian attack of Ukraine. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T14:37:28.694+04:00 US approves potential $2.7b air defence sale to Ukraine Americas, Europe, Ukraine, Russia https://gulfnews.com/sport/asian-games-kick-off-in-nagoya-uae-takes-centre-stage-at-grand-opening-ceremony-1.500680522 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/29f0bvd7/228048-01-02-Read-Only.jpg Members of United Arab Emirates' delegation wave their country's national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/jkk9k308/newsml_afp_com_20260919T102334Z_doc_c8rb8ch.jpeg National flags are held up during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/le6ukuwt/newsml_afp_com_20260919T101752Z_doc_c8rb8bl.jpeg Members of Japan's delegation wave their country's national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/b6ol3yye/newsml_afp_com_20260919T100549Z_doc_c8rb48r.jpeg Members of Palestine's delegation wave their national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/gc1quiqe/newsml_afp_com_20260919T095736Z_doc_c8rb8aj.jpeg Members of East Timor's delegation wave their country's national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/0rzgalzq/newsml_afp_com_20260919T094026Z_doc_c8rb46h.jpeg Members of India's delegation wave their country's national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/ugnpxslv/newsml_afp_com_20260919T100549Z_doc_c8rb48u.jpeg Members of Pakistan's delegation wave their country's national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/gc7qmt0f/newsml_afp_com_20260919T092913Z_doc_c8ra8nf.jpeg Members of China's delegation wave their country's national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/liwh5h27/newsml_afp_com_20260919T092913Z_doc_c8ra8mw.jpeg Members of Brunei's delegation wave their country's national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/v6zyw3z1/newsml_afp_com_20260919T092913Z_doc_c8ra8mg.jpeg Members of Bangladesh's delegation wave their country's national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/i3qlzf8e/newsml_afp_com_20260919T102302Z_doc_c8rb8bu.jpeg Japan's Emperor Naruhito (centre L), Empress Masako (centre R), Japan's Crown Prince Akishino (6th R), Crown Princess Kiko (5th R) and International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry (6th L) clap during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/nl4yqp09/newsml_afp_com_20260919T102302Z_doc_c8rb8ce.jpeg Japan's Emperor Naruhito (centre L), Empress Masako (centre R), Japan's Crown Prince Akishino (2nd R), Crown Princess Kiko (R) and International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry (2nd L) clap during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T14:34:23.798+04:00 Asian Games kick off in Nagoya: UAE takes centre stage at grand opening ceremony Sport, Asia, UAE, Dubai, Japan https://gulfnews.com/sport/indians-living-in-japan-on-stand-by-to-house-asian-games-athletes-2-1.500680498 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/ck1tm75j/newsml_afp_com_20260919T014938Z_doc_c8qz66f.jpeg Kawasaki T-4s of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic demonstration team perform a flypast ahead of the opening ceremony for the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T14:02:05.249+04:00 Indians living in Japan on stand-by to house Asian Games athletes Sport, India, india, Japan https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabis-ai-powered-patient-safety-system-now-links-all-hospitals-1.500680435 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/pkv3tocc/5f3c120d-2883-4823-9e94-8059e8595e1e.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-19T13:38:13.391+04:00 Abu Dhabi's AI-powered Patient Safety System now links all hospitals UAE, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-police-warn-against-fake-domestic-worker-recruitment-ads-1.500680463 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/ykdvcr5s/DP Domestic worker recruitment advertisements may offer tempting prices, Dubai Police said, but some are fraudulent and intended to deceive prospective employers. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T13:17:17.826+04:00 Dubai Police warn against fake domestic worker recruitment ads UAE, Dubai, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/philippine-consulate-in-dubai-braces-for-passport-renewal-surge-1.500680455 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-16/w8mxfol9/STOCK-PASSPORT The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs began issuing passports with 10-year validity in 2018. Photo for illustrative purposes only Gulf News en 2026-09-19T13:14:05.740+04:00 Philippine Consulate in Dubai braces for passport renewal surge UAE, UAE, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-police-unveils-2040-vision-for-safer-smarter-roads-1.500680457 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/51bfcrb5/dubai-police.jpg The roadmap will use AI and digital technology to tackle future traffic challenges and improve road safety. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/2xtk106w/latifa_two.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-09-19T13:08:09.234+04:00 Dubai Police unveils 2040 vision for safer, smarter roads Transport, Dubai, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-police-warn-of-fake-global-village-season-31-websites-and-social-media-scams-1.500680423 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/f2w1vb8l/global-village-scam-warning-4x3.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-19T12:26:10.390+04:00 Dubai Police warn of fake Global Village Season 31 websites and social media scams UAE, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/uae/weekend-digest-uaes-new-t-sukuk-passport-rules-visa-free-travel-speed-limit-cut-and-more-1.500680406 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/kygd7hy1/FotoJet.jpg Stay updated with UAE’s weekend digest: new T-Sukuk launch, Indian passport visa-free list, Pakistan ranking drop, E311 speed limit cut and CBSE re-exams. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-22/lzu1fhpw/gulfnews2024-11-164r5i7acz116a0808e9cb783880186722716316a0808e9cboriginalratio.avif The participants also agreed to strengthen coordination among government agencies and service providers to ensure smoother and more efficient passport services for the Pakistani diaspora. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-15/3f2nwlzh/Dr-Afeena-Raheem.jpg Dr Afeena Raheem https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/uj7nulac/Stock_Dirhams_17503894849_original_ratio.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/09/11/Maharaja_18a84241156_large.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/sqrk56hc/MUSAFIR-CAFE-276.jpg Musafir Cafe https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/j12bzcow/Republic_of_India_Passport_174b01e8b33_original_ratio.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/jjgwkuf3/newsml_afp_com_20260917T144946Z_doc_c8ll438.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/12/16/speedometer--odometer--speeding--speed-driving_18c73a4b3a4_large.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/za1znbl8/20260218159f.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/u9pwv9jy/HSbtzJyagAc3FwO.png Gulf News en 2026-09-19T12:15:08.024+04:00 Weekend Digest: UAE’s new T-Sukuk, passport rules, visa-free travel, speed limit cut and more UAE, Dubai, India, Travel, Dubai, transport, Abu Dhabi, travel, Visa https://gulfnews.com/uae/mohammed-bin-rashid-shares-six-decades-of-life-lessons-in-letter-to-ajman-ruler-1.500680404 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/b5l1xp6n/MBR In a response to a letter sent by Sheikh Mohammed to Ajman Ruler, Sheikh Humaid expressed his appreciation for the book and the lessons it shares. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T12:01:25.310+04:00 Mohammed bin Rashid shares six decades of life lessons in letter to Ajman Ruler UAE, Dubai, Ajman, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/25-uae-hotels-in-dubai-abu-dhabi-and-ras-al-khaimah-named-michelin-key-winners-1.500680381 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/yt53h6da/b7c74f8b-eea7-4b06-a67e-858eb1828536.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-19T11:59:20.827+04:00 25 UAE hotels in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah named Michelin Key winners UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-police-complex-attack-kills-31-injures-over-100-as-gunfight-continues-1.500680271 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/3xy3zmx1/newsml_afp_com_20260918T145853Z_doc_c8pu2t3.jpeg Army personnel stand amid the rubble following an explosion inside the police headquarters at Kohat in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on September 18, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T11:38:23.747+04:00 Pakistan police complex attack kills 31, injures over 100 as gunfight continues Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/music/ed-sheeran-returns-to-stage-after-palestinian-controversy-1.500680312 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/tn0u91fz/newsml_afp_com_20251214T000000Z_PH_GTY_2251929698.jpeg Ed Sheeran Gulf News en 2026-09-19T11:26:50.183+04:00 Ed Sheeran returns to stage after Palestinian controversy Music, Americas, Music https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/turkey-revokes-irans-bank-mellat-licence-1.500680311 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/619djqsg/newsml_afp_com_20260907T100412Z_doc_c7jg4a3.jpeg A man uses an automated teller machine (ATM) from Bank Mellat in Tehran on September 7, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T11:14:31.414+04:00 Turkey revokes Iran’s Bank Mellat licence Banking, Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/business/abu-dhabis-yas-island-gets-new-dh6-billion-community-with-launch-of-the-wadi-1.500680370 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/jg3jd1oq/516d57b5-adda-41bf-a4e8-3ac65bf850eb.jpg Gulf News en 2026-09-19T11:12:33.299+04:00 Abu Dhabi's Yas Island gets new Dh6 billion community with launch of THE WADI Business, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-philippines-discuss-stronger-defence-and-security-cooperation-1.500680353 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/iurr3jl2/81476877414521123603172721783815917403421267n.png.jpeg From left to right: Ahmed Saeed Ali Alramli Alketbi, Gilberto Teodoro, and Mohamed Obaid Alzaabi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/ec46w4ik/81447112032373586697972292723482130668416260n.png.jpeg From left to right: Ahmed Saeed Ali Alramli Alketbi, Gilberto Teodoro, Mohamed Obaid Alzaabi, and Musabbeh Said Humaid Binsumait Al Ali https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/4ni29e3w/81412764329595528810654377853526873118297774n.png.jpeg From left to right: Ahmed Saeed Ali Alramli Alketbi, Gilberto Teodoro, Mohamed Obaid Alzaabi, and Musabbeh Said Humaid Binsumait Al Ali Gulf News en 2026-09-19T10:58:32.023+04:00 UAE, Philippines discuss stronger defence and security cooperation UAE, Philippines, UAE, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/world/oceania/australias-new-visa-rules-what-backpackers-and-international-students-need-to-know-1.500680349 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/12/31/Sydney-harbour-Australia_176b7b851a4_large.jpg Australia is tightening temporary migration rules, with backpackers facing ballots and international students facing new family restrictions. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/7549nnbt/newsml_afp_com_20260826T064537Z_doc_c6hm4cq.jpeg Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke on September 17 announced stricter visa rules for backpackers and international students. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T10:55:52.464+04:00 Australia’s new visa rules: What backpackers and international students need to know Oceania, Education, Australia, Visa https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/abu-dhabi-to-expand-al-ghad-nurseries-to-12000-seats-by-2029-1.500680339 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/nwtr40g5/AD The expansion will bring this offering to more families across Abu Dhabi, helping more children benefit from quality early education. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T10:28:07.524+04:00 Abu Dhabi to expand Al Ghad Nurseries to 12,000 seats by 2029 Education, Abu Dhabi, Education https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/suicides-surge-in-argentina-putting-young-people-at-risk-and-prompting-calls-for-urgent-action-1.500680120 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/yhjo1c73/buenos-aires.jpg Suicide rates have jumped 57.6% since 2017, prompting calls for stronger prevention and mental health support. [Illustrative image] Gulf News en 2026-09-19T10:26:42.776+04:00 Suicides surge in Argentina, putting young people at risk and prompting calls for urgent action Americas https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/abu-dhabi-sets-new-visitor-experience-standards-across-11-key-touchpoints-1.500680331 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/7blxujd1/AD The guidelines provide a common reference point shaping the Abu Dhabi brand. Gulf News en 2026-09-19T10:23:53.837+04:00 Abu Dhabi sets new visitor experience standards across 11 key touchpoints Tourism, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi tourism