https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/falcons-worth-up-to-dh1m-steal-the-show-at-adihex-2026-in-abu-dhabi-1.500656220 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/8rn42nt9/ANS8629.JPG Visitors flock to Abu Dhabi exhibition as falconry, heritage and equestrian displays take centre stage. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/2klqeewz/DSC8226.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/o5qbjock/DSC6435.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/r2kzypwi/MB19284.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/n3ilvw2e/MB19461.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/ge2vt66h/DSC6442.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/wo9zals8/DSC7926.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/sdgkwwmi/JR800457.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/b88gbd2o/MM11396.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/gqwotnil/SOO07871.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/rn2z68ws/SOO02253.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/adhgxi6o/SM25381.JPG Gulf News en 2026-08-29T12:19:01.680+04:00 Falcons worth up to Dh1m steal the show at ADIHEX 2026 in Abu Dhabi people, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-police-trains-school-security-guards-on-traffic-safety-1.500656212 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/wr81xono/dubai-police.jpg Guards from 35 schools learned how to manage traffic and respond to minor incidents. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T12:02:03.146+04:00 Dubai Police trains school security guards on traffic safety Transport, Dubai, Dubai transport https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-war-at-six-months-82-ships-redirected-under-us-blockade-hezbollah-rejects-israel-lebanon-deal-1.500656040 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/raep2rzg/HQ0DNriXoAAspzp.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/4qvlmk0y/HQ2PtK3XgAATSSA.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-29T11:55:10.975+04:00 US-Iran war at six months: 82 ships redirected under US blockade, Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon deal Mena, Donald Trump, iran nuclear programme, Israel, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war, us-iran https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/six-killed-18-injured-in-multi-vehicle-crash-in-omans-samail-1.500656194 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/i211vhpv/Oman Gulf News en 2026-08-29T11:42:31.014+04:00 Six killed, 18 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Oman’s Samail Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/england-pace-quartet-might-keep-jofra-archer-going-until-he-is-40-1.500655924 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/fcei8mjo/newsml_afp_com_20260828T150107Z_doc_c6qw4fm.jpeg England's Jofra Archer (L) celebrates with teammates after bowling Pakistan's Ali Usman on day two of the second Test match at Lord's cricket ground in Leeds, London on August 28, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T11:26:44.347+04:00 England pace quartet might keep Jofra Archer going until he is 40 Cricket, UK https://gulfnews.com/uae/us-iran-war-at-six-months-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-aug-29-2026-1.500656163 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2016/3/30/1_16a08142d49.1701028_2236591801_16a08142d49_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-29T11:26:10.714+04:00 US-Iran war at six months: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 29, 2026) UAE, Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/nepal-floods-four-member-australian-malayali-family-among-missing-1.500656181 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/kgbyi2mm/ssss.jpg (From left) Rishab Sreedharan Iyer, Sreedharan Iyer, Lakshmi Sreedharan Iyer and Rudra Sreedharan Iyer, the four family members missing in Nepal. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T11:20:04.487+04:00 Nepal floods: Four-member Australian Malayali family among missing India https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/donald-trump-to-mark-911-at-pentagon-not-new-york-1.500655954 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/1fll1fe2/newsml_afp_com_20260828T000000Z_PH_GTY_2292496944.jpeg President Donald Trump walks to a vehicle after stepping off Marine One after landing at the Ellipse near the White House on August 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T11:18:15.068+04:00 Donald Trump to mark 9/11 at Pentagon, not New York Donald Trump, 9/11 anniversary, Pentagon ceremony, New York memorial, September 11, Twin Towers, Al-Qaeda, terror attacks, JD Vance, White House, Maggie Haberman, New York Times, Truth Social, first responders, 9/11 victims https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-parents-urged-to-check-discounts-in-final-back-to-school-shopping-rush-1.500656162 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/grvw8a7m/back-to-school-shopping Pupils across the UAE are scheduled to return to classrooms on Monday, Aug. 31, while Dubai private schools following September-start calendars begin the 2026-27 academic year that day. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T10:53:27.721+04:00 Dubai parents urged to check discounts in final back-to-school shopping rush UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/nepal-china-himalayan-flood-disaster-more-than-2400-missing-as-search-operations-widen-1.500656016 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/9j1rm806/Nepal.jpg A girl cries as she boards a helicopter with her family after being rescued from their village, which was cur off by flash flooding in Nepal's Nuwakot district, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T10:51:28.050+04:00 Nepal-China death toll crosses 630 as nearly 3,000 remain missing Nepal floods, Nepal China disaster, Himalayan floods, death toll, missing persons, Trishuli hydropower, tsunami-like floods, Tibet flooding, Mount Kailash, hydropower workers, rescue operations, glacier collapse, Red Cross response, tourists stranded, Nepal India rivers https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-diplomats-families-begin-return-to-middle-east-embassies-1.500656158 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/djh6awpr/embassy.jpg A Bahraini armored personnel vehicle and personnel reinforce US Embassy security just outside of a gate to the building, surrounded in barbed wire, in Manama, Bahrain. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T10:42:01.269+04:00 US diplomats, families begin return to Middle East embassies US diplomats, Middle East embassies, Iran war, restricted operations, ordered departure, authorised departure, State Department, diplomat families, US embassies, US Iran policy, Qatar embassy, Kuwait embassy, Bahrain embassy, Israel embassy, Lebanon embassy https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khans-raksha-bandhan-celebration-wins-praise-for-its-secular-message-1.500656149 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/zcan5hye/PIC22.jpg Arpita shared pictures and videos from the Raksha Bandhan celebrations on her Instagram stories, showing her tying a rakhi on Salman's wrist. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T10:31:29.078+04:00 Salman Khan’s Raksha Bandhan celebration wins praise for its secular message BollyWood, viral https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/how-this-19-year-old-indian-student-in-sharjah-uses-ai-to-tackle-farming-fuel-and-deepfakes-1.500656128 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/aiqpw5ps/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-12.12.04.jpeg Bashaar Naik https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/m8zs8dn8/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-14.00.39.jpeg Bashaar Naik (second from left) with his family https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/x48ryu6d/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_28_at_14_00_39_2.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/f79i3q3q/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_28_at_14_02_29.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/5ewj6283/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-12.12.03-2.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/76fixk9c/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-12.12.03-3.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-29T10:06:11.455+04:00 How this 19-year-old Indian student in Sharjah uses AI to tackle farming, fuel, and deepfakes people, UAE, UAE, AI, indian students, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/why-moisturiser-works-better-on-damp-skin-1.500651551 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/7m00mci9/moisturiser1-1.png A woman applying moisturiser to damp skin, highlighting how moisture helps support hydration. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T10:00:00.000+04:00 Why moisturiser works better on damp skin Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/the-rise-of-quiet-socialising-why-uae-residents-are-choosing-plans-that-dont-feel-like-plans-1.500652837 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/769kyx85/shutterstock2583179453-1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-29T10:00:00.000+04:00 The rise of ‘quiet socialising’: Why UAE residents are choosing plans that don’t feel like plans Living-UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-inflight-catering-bill-rises-12-to-dh53-billion-1.500656107 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/xfacv03v/Emirates The figure was 12 per cent higher than the Dh4.746 billion recorded a year earlier and works out to an average of about Dh443 million a month. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T09:38:08.916+04:00 Emirates’ inflight catering bill rises 12% to Dh5.3 billion Aviation, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/flying-from-the-uae-today-emirates-etihad-air-arabia-flydubai-flight-status-and-cancellations-1.500656096 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-26/y2xgohfi/Dubai-Airports-Dec-2025 UAE travellers urged to check flight status as Bahrain, Kuwait routes face cancellations amid regional tensions Gulf News en 2026-08-29T09:32:46.320+04:00 Flying from the UAE today? Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai flight status and cancellations Aviation, Gulf, Emirates airline, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/nepal-floods-first-batch-of-106-stranded-maharashtra-tourists-reaches-india-84-more-expected-today-1.500656097 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/qq7q18m0/202608293922321.jpg Nepal floods: First batch of 106 stranded Maharashtra tourists reaches India; 84 expected today (Ld) Gulf News en 2026-08-29T09:19:43.430+04:00 Nepal floods: First batch of 106 stranded Maharashtra tourists reaches India; 84 more expected today Asia, ians https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/gunfire-and-explosions-shake-niamey-after-attackers-target-airport-and-presidency-1.500656098 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/pzkcn20u/NIGER Two Reuters witnesses reported heavy exchanges of fire around Diori Hamani International Airport and near the presidential palace. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T09:15:29.429+04:00 Gunfire and explosions shake Niamey after attackers target airport and presidency Africa, Africa https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/strengthening-strategic-ties-pm-modi-embarks-on-four-day-visit-to-uzbekistan-kyrgyzstan-1.500656071 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/oypd6tyb/202608293922269.jpg PM Modi begins four-day Central Asia tour to boost strategic ties with Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan Gulf News en 2026-08-29T08:16:52.632+04:00 'Strengthening strategic ties': PM Modi embarks on four-day visit to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan India, ians https://gulfnews.com/world/trump-announces-deal-for-huge-us-stake-in-venezuelan-oil-reserves-2-1.500655990 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-23/5bh4qnn6/newsml_afp_com_20260423T201110Z_doc_a8tg8dy.jpeg US President Donald Trump Gulf News en 2026-08-29T08:12:02.527+04:00 Trump announces deal for huge US stake in Venezuelan oil reserves World https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/ecuador-ex-president-sentenced-to-5-years-for-corruption-1.500656047 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/kil22njp/newsml_afp_com_20260828T213031Z_doc_c6rn3zy.jpeg Ecuador's former president (2017–2021) Lenin Moreno speaks with the media as he leaves the National Court of Justice over a corruption case in Quito, on May 11, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T08:05:02.877+04:00 Ecuador ex-president sentenced to 5 years for corruption Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-declares-hormuz-mine-cleared-as-qatar-iran-seek-de-escalation-and-new-carrier-heads-to-middle-east-1.500654981 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/04/13/The-aircraft-carrier-USS-Theodore-Roosevelt-_17174751618_large.jpg The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits the Pacific Ocean while conducting a tailored ship’s training availability off the coast of Southern California on April 30, 2017. The Sailor assigned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) who was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the US Naval Hospital Guam April 9 died of COVID-related complications reported by the US Navy on April 13, 2020. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/pgjn3c0x/newsml_afp_com_20260810T095419Z_doc_c4az2jp.jpeg Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on August 10, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T07:32:43.204+04:00 US declares Hormuz mine-cleared as Qatar, Iran seek de-escalation and new carrier heads to Middle East Mena, Donald Trump, iran nuclear programme, Israel, Iran, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war, us-israel, us-iran https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/5-k-drama-pairs-so-good-they-kept-coming-back-for-more-lee-dong-wook-and-yoo-in-na-hyun-bin-and-son-ye-jin-1.500656020 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/dx6ygrme/touch.jpeg Lee Dong-wook and Yoo In-Na in Touch Your Heart https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/7wswz8nx/lee.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/ef09mvdl/dongwook.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-29T07:00:00.000+04:00 5 K-Drama pairs so good, they kept coming back for more: Lee Dong-wook and Yoo In-na, Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-alert-temperatures-to-hit-48c-with-blowing-dust-and-chance-of-rain-1.500656028 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/m7i63p1q/Weather Partly cloudy conditions across the country, with humidity increasing overnight and into Sunday morning over some coastal areas. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T06:47:43.775+04:00 UAE weather alert: Temperatures to hit 48°C with blowing dust and chance of rain Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/the-world-is-absorbing-irans-oil-shock-can-tehran-absorb-its-own-1.500655667 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/zdhzyjab/37.jpg Vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T05:43:00.000+04:00 The world is absorbing Iran’s oil shock. Can Tehran absorb its own? Op-Eds, Mena, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/ronaldo-answers-substitution-drama-with-goal-no-978-but-was-it-already-going-in-1.500655993 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/n9jzjptw/newsml_afp_com_20260828T193836Z_doc_c6rg7ra.jpeg Nassr's Portuguese forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo controls the ball during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Nassr and Al-Taawoun at the Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh on August 28, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/hhcc97fz/newsml_afp_com_20260828T193836Z_doc_c6rg2xq.jpeg Nassr's Portuguese forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo controls the ball during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Nassr and Al-Taawoun at the Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh on August 28, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T04:35:07.826+04:00 Ronaldo answers substitution drama with goal No. 978 but was it already going in? Football, football https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-expresses-solidarity-with-algeria-after-deadly-wildfires-1.500655919 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/sg0mxulp/Mofa Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T23:55:31.737+04:00 UAE expresses solidarity with Algeria after deadly wildfires UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/england-seize-control-as-pakistan-collapse-at-lords-1.500655882 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/tj77ln8o/newsml_afp_com_20260828T144426Z_doc_c6qt9kc.jpeg England's Ollie Robinson appeals for a LBW decision against Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan, given after a successful review on day two of the second Test match at Lord's cricket ground in Leeds, London on August 28, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T23:17:41.993+04:00 England seize control as Pakistan collapse at Lord’s Cricket, Pakistan, UK https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/donald-trump-announces-new-us-space-academy-1.500655862 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/drasvvff/newsml_afp_com_20260828T175111Z_doc_c6rd6nw.jpeg US President Donald Trump holds up an executive order establishing a new US Space Academy after signing it at NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, on August 28, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T23:06:29.878+04:00 Donald Trump announces new US 'Space Academy' Space Academy, Trump space, US Space Force, NASA training, space recruits, military space, China rivalry, Johnson Space Center, West Point model, Artemis 2, Moon race, Mars missions, space strategy, space industry, space medal https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-to-allow-online-passport-renewal-for-citizens-living-abroad-1.500655690 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/0p9fuviz/ecc415cb714cbb8c2519af70ebcf39cf.jpg US online passport renewal platform could add 220,000 overseas users by 2027, streamlining applications and reducing consular workload. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T22:23:51.088+04:00 US to allow online passport renewal for citizens living abroad online passport renewal, US passports, Americans abroad, digital renewal, State Department, overseas citizens, embassy visits, consular services, travel documents, online platform, passport fees, processing time, Form DS-82, passport security, Federal Register https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/saif-ali-khan-stabbing-case-accused-moves-to-plead-guilty-1.500655742 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/kjlt9rg9/202608283922111.jpg Saif Ali Khan Gulf News en 2026-08-28T22:16:18.883+04:00 Saif Ali Khan stabbing case: Accused moves to plead guilty Saif Ali Khan, stabbing case, Saif stabbing, guilty plea, Mohammad Shariful, Bollywood crime, Bandra residence, Lilavati Hospital, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, robbery weapon, grievous hurt, Foreigners Act, celebrity security, social media debate, Mumbai court https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/music/dolly-parton-streams-skyrocket-after-her-death-up-2109-in-the-us-and-1280-globally-1.500655696 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/mwj6hy0u/preview.jpg A portrait of the late Dolly Parton surrounded by flowers and cards in a memorial sits outside her home Thursday, August 27, 2026, in Brentwood, Tennessee. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/s2xwwx0i/preview.jpg Dolly Parton performs at Glastonbury music festival, June 29, 2014. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T21:20:10.390+04:00 Dolly Parton streams skyrocket after her death, up 2,109% in the US and 1,280% globally Music, Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/nepal-flood-toll-hits-469-1400-missing-as-china-pauses-rescue-on-overflowing-lake-1.500655104 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/1o2t1o9m/preview.jpg In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a drone photo shows a flood-hit area in Nuwakot, Nepal on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua via AP) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/emq37j6f/Screenshot-2026-08-27-at-10.58.04-AM.png A horrific scene of severe flooding at the Rasuwagadhi border point on the Nepal-Tibet border. The strong currents wreaked havoc across the area, leaving 400 pilgrims and 105 Indian tourists also missing in the Nepal floods. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/ltnh55az/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192303Z_doc_c6ny266.jpeg satellite image taken on October 18, 2023 showing the Pasang Lhamu Highway running alongside the Trishuli river near Thulo Bharku in the Rasuwa District of Bagmati Province in Nepal and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/r7oa7gcu/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192251Z_doc_c6nx2nq.jpeg Image taken on October 18, 2023 showing the Trishuli Bridge in Nepal before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/1no0wxsu/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192217Z_doc_c6nu9zt.jpeg Satellite image taken on April 19, 2024 showing an overview of overview of bridges and buidlings along the Trishuli River before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/6vt06pnj/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192204Z_doc_c6nv6zu.jpeg Satellite image taken on October 18, 2023 showing an overview of overview of bridges and buidlings along the Trishuli River before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/boga8ucg/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192149Z_doc_c6nv4wg.jpeg Satellite image taken on October 18, 2023 showing the mountain village of Syapru Besi in the Rasuwa District of northern Nepal before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/tla4k5kh/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192134Z_doc_c6nu6g3.jpeg Satellite image taken on April 19, 2024 showing an overview of the China-Nepal border and Gyirong Port/Rasuwagadhi border post before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/p5xhngbs/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192119Z_doc_c6nt4nq.jpeg Satellite image taken on April 19, 2024 showing an overview of the China-Nepal border and Gyirong Port/Rasuwagadhi border post before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/ltnh55az/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192303Z_doc_c6ny266.jpeg satellite image taken on October 18, 2023 showing the Pasang Lhamu Highway running alongside the Trishuli river near Thulo Bharku in the Rasuwa District of Bagmati Province in Nepal and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/r7oa7gcu/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192251Z_doc_c6nx2nq.jpeg Image taken on October 18, 2023 showing the Trishuli Bridge in Nepal before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/1no0wxsu/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192217Z_doc_c6nu9zt.jpeg Satellite image taken on April 19, 2024 showing an overview of overview of bridges and buidlings along the Trishuli River before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/6vt06pnj/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192204Z_doc_c6nv6zu.jpeg Satellite image taken on October 18, 2023 showing an overview of overview of bridges and buidlings along the Trishuli River before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/boga8ucg/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192149Z_doc_c6nv4wg.jpeg Satellite image taken on October 18, 2023 showing the mountain village of Syapru Besi in the Rasuwa District of northern Nepal before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/tla4k5kh/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192134Z_doc_c6nu6g3.jpeg Satellite image taken on April 19, 2024 showing an overview of the China-Nepal border and Gyirong Port/Rasuwagadhi border post before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/p5xhngbs/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192119Z_doc_c6nt4nq.jpeg Satellite image taken on April 19, 2024 showing an overview of the China-Nepal border and Gyirong Port/Rasuwagadhi border post before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/yp85oqw2/ANI_20260828064251.jpg Flash flood ravages Nepal’s Nuwakot (Photo/ANI) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/s2vseyc8/People-walk-past-damage-in-the-aftermath-of-flash-floods-in-Devighat-in-the-Nuwakot-district-in-Nepal-Thursday-Aug-27-2026. People walk past damage in the aftermath of flash floods in Devighat in the Nuwakot district in Nepal, Thursday, Aug 27, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/n8dpbeer/preview.jpg In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a drone photo shows a flood-hit area in Nuwakot, Nepal on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua via AP) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/airq1m3e/20260827671.JPG Trump offers aid after Nepal-Tibet floods https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/zd8yahh7/PG1-NEPAL-1-Read-Only.jpg An aerial view shows houses lying deluged in sludge after flash floods at Devighat, Bidur Municipality in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 27, 2026. Nepal's disaster agency said that 823 people remained out of contact on August 27, more than 24 hours after a deadly flood tore through the border region with Tibet. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/wqtgsz0u/preview.jpg People walk past damage in the aftermath of flash floods in Devighat in the Nuwakot district in Nepal, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/h0xagjia/ANI_20260827203712.jpg Flash flood ravages Nepal’s Nuwakot (Photo/ANI) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/o98uym46/ANI_20260828024817.jpg Flash flood ravages Nepal’s Nuwakot (Photo/ANI) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/9f74m2zr/newsml_afp_com_20260828T044431Z_doc_c6pf7ke.jpeg Army personnel guide rescued residents at an army camp following flash floods, in Battar Bazar town of Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 28, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T20:54:10.399+04:00 Nepal flood toll hits 579, 2,400 missing as China pauses rescue on overflowing lake Asia https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/indias-forex-reserves-hit-record-7293-billion-on-strong-dollar-inflows-1.500655519 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-28/ou3m1l9w/Stock_Reserve_Bank_of_India_RBI__174074147d6_original_ratio.jpg The sharp rise in reserves has been supported by strong foreign currency inflows following measures introduced by the RBI in June to attract overseas capital. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T20:34:05.628+04:00 India’s forex reserves hit record $729.3 billion on strong dollar inflows India forex reserves, RBI reserves, foreign exchange, dollar inflows, rupee support, diaspora deposits, FCNR deposits, overseas capital, carry cost, US interest rates, rupee recovery, oil prices, external position, capital flows, RBI intervention https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-and-kuwait-agree-to-strengthen-defence-cooperation-1.500655613 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/3pq46wu9/202608283921914.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T20:27:45.475+04:00 India and Kuwait agree to strengthen defence cooperation India Kuwait defence, defence cooperation, Joint Defence Committee, strategic partnership, military cooperation, defence industry, military exercises, defence training, defence medicine, defence R&D, DRDO, DPSUs, National War Memorial, Amitabh Prasad, Raed Alsakran https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-laptop-sleeves-and-tech-organisers-on-amazonae-2026-5-picks-for-students-1.500651427 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/n374adkw/laptopsleeve-1.png Laptop sleeves and a tech organiser arranged with everyday student essentials. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T20:00:00.000+04:00 Best laptop sleeves and tech organisers on Amazon.ae 2026: 5 picks for students Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/metas-landmark-us-teen-settlement-faces-major-age-verification-and-privacy-challenges-1.500655679 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/jqwhh8le/preview.jpg Meta's new teen restrictions could require ID checks, selfies or activity-based age estimates. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T19:51:14.419+04:00 Meta’s landmark US teen settlement faces major age verification and privacy challenges Meta settlement, teen safety, age verification, Instagram teens, Facebook teens, parental controls, privacy concerns, data surveillance, social media regulation, online curfew, time limits, digital rights, age estimation, VPN workarounds, US states https://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport/emirati-racer-alia-abdulsalam-breaks-formula-4-powerboat-world-speed-record-1.500655695 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/5a1xdbmm/ly906opz1ka1c5qpo.jpeg Emirati racer Alia Abdulsalam Fairooz Gulf News en 2026-08-28T19:17:24.001+04:00 Emirati racer Alia Abdulsalam breaks Formula 4 powerboat world speed record Alia Abdulsalam, Formula 4, powerboat racing, world speed record, Emirati racer, marine motorsport, Lake Songe, UIM F4, Norway racing, women in motorsport, UAE sports, speed record, Alia Fairooz, John Brewer, UIM championship https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/what-uae-residents-need-to-know-about-the-us-iran-standoff-this-evening-august-28-1.500655668 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/100490sp/hormuz.jpg Children play at a beach as commercial vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T18:32:49.657+04:00 What UAE residents need to know about the US-Iran standoff this evening, August 28 UAE travel advisory, US Iran standoff, Strait of Hormuz, UAE residents, Middle East tensions, flight disruptions, Dubai flights, Emirates flights, Etihad Airways, flydubai, Air Arabia, shipping disruption, energy markets, Qatar mediation, US aircraft carrier https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/turning-sorrow-into-service-taiwanese-filipina-expat-offers-free-sound-therapy-to-uae-residents-navigating-grief-1.500655638 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/j1u1l5rl/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-11.21.24.jpeg Dubai-based Taiwanese-Filipina expat Joanne Tan https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/vuc72r1b/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-11.55.16.jpeg Joanne Tan's first photo in the UAE https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/y5m1bvno/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-14.50.12.jpeg Joanne Tan during one of her sound therapy sessions https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/pok767fm/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-14.09.59.jpeg Joanne Tan (second clockwise from left) during her “Together We Pause” programme https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/9wj1comm/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-14.10.02.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T18:20:12.936+04:00 Turning sorrow into service: Taiwanese-Filipina expat offers free sound therapy to UAE residents navigating grief people, UAE, Stories-of-success, UAE, lifestyle, Health https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/why-sonia-gandhis-memoir-has-landed-in-a-publishing-controversy-1.500655602 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/7h8y4hsr/newsml_afp_com_20260820T042254Z_doc_c63a74w.jpeg Indian National Congress (INC) party leader Sonia Gandhi (L) walks with her children Rahul Gandhi (C) and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (R) at former Indian prime minister Rajiv Gandhi's memorial on his 82nd birth anniversary in New Delhi on August 20, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/t7f10k9n/202608283921802.jpg ‘Was willing and keen’: Penguin India hints it never refused to publish Sonia Gandhi’s memoir. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T17:36:03.140+04:00 Why Sonia Gandhi’s memoir has landed in a publishing controversy India, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/c1ymq9v-uae-president-vps-offer-condolences-king-norway-1.500655570 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/uwr6bxuq/sxo06opy1ka1b73po.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/09/25/King-Harald-V-of-Norway-_174c49c7348_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T17:35:38.002+04:00 UAE leaders offer condolences over death of Norway’s King Harald V Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weekend-weather-rain-chance-dusty-winds-and-humidity-1.500655589 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/8lsamrp8/Light_rain_in_Sharjah_on_Tuesday__18703227cf9_original_ratio.jpg Winds could reach 40km/h on Saturday before humidity rises overnight and Sunday morning. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T17:33:09.322+04:00 UAE weekend weather: Chance of rain, dusty winds and humidity Weather https://gulfnews.com/world/offbeat/need-spiritual-guidance-gurus-join-chatbot-trend-as-people-turn-to-ai-for-answers-1.500655027 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/avrot1es/preview.jpg A lifelike Sadhguru chatbot powered by artificial intelligence is displayed in Los Angeles, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/4vr44xyv/Sadu.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T17:27:38.771+04:00 Need spiritual guidance? Gurus join chatbot trend as people turn to AI for answers AI spiritual guidance, spiritual chatbots, AI gurus, GitaGPT, Bhagavad Gita AI, Sadhguru app, Digital Deepak, AI spirituality, Hindu gurus, AI religion, Krishna avatar, virtual guru, AI ethics, Innerverse 360, Self-Realization Fellowship https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/india-may-send-second-string-squad-for-asian-games-over-japan-facilities-1.500655575 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-26/63pjh9h0/20260725464ff.jpg BCCI plans to assess facilities in Japan before deciding on the squad. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T17:11:52.008+04:00 India may send second-string squad for Asian Games over Japan facilities Asian Games cricket, India B team, Japan facilities, BCCI concerns, second-string squad, Aichi Nagoya, BCCI observer, temporary dressing rooms, small hotel rooms, India cricket squad, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah, Asian Cricket Council, India gold medal https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/indian-railways-doubles-littering-penalty-to-rs-1000-what-can-get-you-fined-1.500655523 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-20/83e3fcv6/82cf99a6e0288bcac8d88e6728793d34.jpg Indian Railways has increased the penalty for violating cleanliness rules from a maximum of Rs500 to Rs1,000. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T16:27:33.834+04:00 Indian Railways doubles littering penalty to Rs 1,000: What can get you fined? India, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/from-sleeping-on-streets-to-shaping-future-leaders-how-this-filipino-educator-found-a-new-life-in-abu-dhabi-1.500655480 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/90q3trd5/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-12.19.51-4.jpeg Abu Dhabi-based Filipino educator Rex Bacarra https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/q8lgzky3/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-13.37.21.jpeg Rex Bacarra speaking at a TEDx event https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/s5qlceue/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-13.28.46.jpeg Rex Bacarra speaking to graduates https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/ow7qkfhw/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-12.19.51.jpeg Rex Bacarra visiting a school in Samar, Philippines https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/98qe6g2m/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-12.19.51-3.jpeg From left to right: Rex Bacarra and Deena Elsori, chair of the General Education and Foundation Programme at Rabdan Academy Gulf News en 2026-08-28T16:19:20.818+04:00 From sleeping on streets to shaping future leaders: How this Filipino educator found a new life in Abu Dhabi people, UAE, Pinoy, Stories-of-success, UAE, Education, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-pakistan-sign-defence-and-military-cooperation-agreement-1.500655500 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/t30wxcrr/KUNA The agreement was announced in a press statement issued by the Ministry of Defense during the Kuwaiti Defense Minister's official visit to Pakistan. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T16:15:52.145+04:00 Kuwait, Pakistan sign defence and military cooperation agreement Kuwait, Pakistan, Pakistan, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/casio-kids-watch-review-a-sturdy-first-watch-for-school-1.500653935 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/2e8puk1e/casiokidswatch-1.png A practical first watch for school days Gulf News en 2026-08-28T16:00:00.000+04:00 Casio kids' watch review: a sturdy first watch for school Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/inside-ratcliffes-moscow-mission-what-cia-chief-told-russia-1.500655454 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-13/ve3rd5jq/newsml_afp_com_20260713T000000Z_PH_GTY_2285347685.jpeg CIA Director John Ratcliffe exits the West Wing at the conclusion of a Freedom 250 Grand Prix showcase on West Executive Avenue between the West Wing of the White House and the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on July 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T15:30:57.118+04:00 Inside Ratcliffe’s Moscow mission: What CIA chief told Russia Americas, Europe, America, Ukraine, Russia https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/adihex-2026-opens-in-abu-dhabi-with-record-2405-exhibitors-from-71-countries-1.500655451 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/acjomb55/IMG7053.jpeg The 10-day exhibition features falconry, equestrianism, hunting, conservation and outdoor activities. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/5m58w1n1/IMG7056.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/466j5gxy/IMG7055.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/iy0sk0mb/IMG7051.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T15:21:41.596+04:00 ADIHEX 2026 opens in Abu Dhabi with record 2,405 exhibitors from 71 countries people, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/flying-through-dubai-airport-soon-heres-what-happens-to-laptops-and-liquids-1.500655427 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-06/kt5t04q1/stock-Airport-security-check Dubai International Airport's (DXB) advanced security scanners allow passengers to keep laptops and liquids inside their hand luggage during screening. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/ddt7p6w4/STOCK_DUBAI_AIRPORT_17ee2f5a13b_original_ratio.jpg DXB is targeting to welcome 100 million passengers to its hub by 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T15:08:45.031+04:00 Flying through Dubai Airport soon? Here’s what happens to laptops and liquids Aviation, UAE Travel, Dubai International Airport DXB, Dubai Airports, Dubai travel https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/devdutt-padikkal-reflects-on-breakthrough-sri-lanka-test-series-1.500655432 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/b2doz90e/newsml_afp_com_20260827T121257Z_doc_c6ma3mx.jpeg India's Devdutt Padikkal (R) receives Player of the Series trophy in the end of the fifth day of the second Test match against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on August 27, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T15:03:58.002+04:00 Devdutt Padikkal reflects on breakthrough Sri Lanka Test series Devdutt Padikkal, Sri Lanka Tests, India tour, breakthrough series, Player of Series, Test century, spin preparation, No.3 batter, first-class form, Karnataka cricket, RCB batter, Test debut impact, Sri Lanka fightback, India vs Sri Lanka, Test batting https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-launches-riyadh-digital-district-to-attract-global-tech-talent-1.500655397 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/1fmogxdt/KSA The project was intended to establish Riyadh as a global destination for technology companies, talent and digital entrepreneurship. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T14:38:25.811+04:00 Saudi Arabia launches Riyadh Digital District to attract global tech talent Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/organisation-of-islamic-cooperation-elects-mauritanian-diplomat-as-new-secretary-general-1.500655388 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/jyzpt92v/OIC Under the OIC charter, the secretary-general serves a five-year term that may be renewed once. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T14:33:27.445+04:00 Organisation of Islamic Cooperation elects Mauritanian diplomat as new secretary-general Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/women-make-up-71-of-emirati-private-sector-workforce-1.500655379 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/q0dg5fuo/Women The number reached 123,388 women by the end of the first half of 2026, while more than 26,000 private-sector establishments have employed Emirati women. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T14:31:44.018+04:00 Women make up 71% of Emirati private-sector workforce UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/anwar-gargash-diplomacy-demands-balance-between-flexibility-and-resolve-1.500655368 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/yoomwlw5/Gargash Gargash said successful negotiations depended on a realistic assessment of the leverage available to those at the table, rather than exaggeration or escalation. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T14:31:09.068+04:00 Anwar Gargash: diplomacy demands balance between flexibility and resolve UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-records-dh12-billion-in-villa-deals-in-burj-khalifa-area-1.500655244 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/26q7sucd/BURJ-KHALIFE The sale involved a villa covering about 379,000 square feet, putting the transaction at an average of Dh1,914 per square foot. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T14:29:52.129+04:00 Dubai records Dh1.2 billion in villa deals in Burj Khalifa area Property, UAE businesses https://gulfnews.com/sport/the-battle-for-footballs-future-why-uefa-is-taking-on-infantino-and-fifa-1.500655364 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/mr928foh/newsml_afp_com_20260824T091657Z_doc_c6cz49g.jpeg UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin and FIFA President Gianni Infantino have a strained relationship https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/jk1ookfj/FIFA_President_Gianni_Infantino_18aff0a74be_large.jpg The current FIFA president once worked for UEFA as general secretary from 2009 until 2016. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2018/12/03/Aleksander_Ceferin_resources1_16a0853a118_large.jpg FIFA scrutiny gives UEFA leverage to weaken Infantino, demand reform and challenge FIFA’s power. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T14:00:00.851+04:00 The battle for football’s future: Why UEFA is taking on Infantino and FIFA Sport, Football, Champions League, FIFA World Cup, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/technology/iphone-18-pro-max-could-cross-dh5500-4-premium-phones-that-cost-less-including-samsung-s26-ultra-1.500655320 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-18/0jxsrbyh/macworld.avif Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and the foldable in the first half of September Gulf News en 2026-08-28T13:40:49.977+04:00 iPhone 18 Pro Max could cross Dh5,500? 4 premium phones that cost less, including Samsung S26 Ultra Technology, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/how-ankabut-and-ai-ready-devices-are-reshaping-student-experience-in-uae-education-1.500655275 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/5j9re1ys/AI.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/lbvbhy83/Tolga-Özdil.jpg Tolga Özdil, Regional Commercial Director- Middle East, Turkey & Africa https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/h01yoe93/Sofiane-Benna‏.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T13:08:39.094+04:00 How Ankabut and AI-ready devices are reshaping student experience in UAE education GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/hrithik-roshan-and-sussanne-khan-overwhelmed-as-son-hrehaan-debuts-saba-azad-cheers-makes-me-fearless-1.500655303 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-28/80v87qsg/202503283361858.jpg Sussanne Khan commented on the music video itself, expressing how overwhelmed she was. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T13:05:41.538+04:00 Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan overwhelmed as son Hrehaan debuts, Saba Azad cheers: 'Makes me fearless' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/rooted-in-tradition-and-driven-by-ambition-mira-bin-thani-speaks-on-emirati-womanhood-1.500654720 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/m1ez4att/572c02c3-3a3f-4ae1-afc4-2a9281612377.jpeg Mira Bin Thani on redefining what it means to be a modern Emirati woman https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/wdicn7l8/Screenshot_2026_08_28_at_2_49_38_am.png Bin Thani's published book 'skin and stars' https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/s2jbgbcl/00b9e1e1_b841_402f_98fc_bc704eaf7e1a.jpeg Bin thani horse riding https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/wkm17s5o/IMG8623.jpeg Donuts at Bin Thani's shop 'GONUTS' Gulf News en 2026-08-28T13:00:07.568+04:00 Rooted in tradition and driven by ambition: Mira Bin Thani speaks on Emirati womanhood Lifestyle, UAE, UAE, Dubai, lifestyle, Emirati Women's Day https://gulfnews.com/opinion/metas-18-billion-wake-up-call-how-the-uae-got-there-first-and-being-a-thankful-dad-1.500654637 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/nohj31qk/meta.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T13:00:00.000+04:00 Meta's $18 billion wake-up call, how the UAE got there first and being a thankful dad Opinion https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/what-uae-based-nepali-expats-are-saying-as-floods-hit-their-homeland-1.500655285 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/9m6306ct/nepalis.jpeg Clockwise from top left: Nabin Poudel, Sarita Tamang, Binod Basnet, Bikas Shahi, Durga Pandey, and Kamal Jung Karki https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/30p93ykx/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-11.05.36.jpeg Floods at Timure, Rasuwa District in Nepal https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/6m41mcf6/Nabin-Poudel.jpeg Nabin Poudel, bank officer, 18 years in the UAE https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/cioalh6f/Binod-Basnet.jpeg Binod Basnet, receptionist, 14 years in the UAE https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/4cok9r37/Sarita-Tamang.jpeg Sarita Tamang, nurse, 13 years in the UAE https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/88irotp1/Durga-Pandey.jpeg Durga Pandey, sales executive, five years in the UAE https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/uttq2egi/Kamal-Jung-Karki.jpeg Kamal Jung Karki, general secretary of the Nepal Association NRNA UAE, 12 years in the UAE https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/c21yb1d6/Bikas-Shahi.jpeg Bikas Shahi, deputy regional coordinator for the Middle East of the Non-Resident Nepali Association, 21 years in the UAE Gulf News en 2026-08-28T12:59:35.111+04:00 What UAE-based Nepali expats are saying as floods hit their homeland people, UAE, Asia, UAE, Nepal https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/how-bollywood-celebrated-raksha-bandhan-2026-preity-zinta-leads-wishes-ranbir-kapoors-throwback-1.500655277 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/mfi17qgl/ranbirriddhima.webp Riddhima Kapoor's throwback for Ranbir Kapoor. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/vkewsprb/ranbirriddhima.webp Ranbir Kapoor with Riddhima Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T12:46:39.714+04:00 How Bollywood celebrated Raksha Bandhan 2026: Preity Zinta leads wishes, Ranbir Kapoor's throwback Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-announces-flexible-working-hours-for-federal-employees-as-schools-reopen-1.500655260 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/54ierpl1/back-to-school Employees with children in primary school and above may arrive late or leave early on their child’s first school day so they can take them to and from school or home. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T12:30:47.862+04:00 UAE announces flexible working hours for federal employees as schools reopen Education, Education, Back-to-school https://gulfnews.com/sport/abbas-ali-make-use-of-tricky-conditions-for-england-batters-1.500655236 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/75w8dzwl/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-28-2026-122129-PM.png Abbas and Ali led Pakistan to a strong opening day at Lord's https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/8xmiqsv8/newsml_afp_com_20260827T122604Z_doc_c6mf3k8.jpeg Abbas celebrates taking the wicket of England's Joe Root on day one of the second test match between England and Pakistan. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/cbulv5zy/newsml_afp_com_20260827T151439Z_doc_c6n77mm.jpeg England's Jordan Cox celebrates his half-century. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T12:23:46.271+04:00 Abbas & Ali make use of tricky conditions for England batters Sport, Cricket, cricket, Pakistan, india https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/nepal-flood-victims-found-nearly-200km-downstream-in-india-1.500655243 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/iovhscu4/newsml_afp_com_20260826T182122Z_doc_c6kg7z3.jpeg Rescuers use an excavator to transport victims and survivors along the streets submerged by mud following flash floods and a landslide disaster in Devghat in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 26, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T12:11:02.685+04:00 Nepal flood victims found nearly 200km downstream in India Asia, india, Nepal https://gulfnews.com/uae/starlink-gets-10-year-uae-licence-what-it-means-for-residents-1.500655233 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/mkoxthfu/Starlink Satellite internet can now be offered to individuals under Starlink's new UAE licence. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T12:10:05.219+04:00 Starlink gets 10-year UAE licence: What it means for residents UAE, technology https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-sets-textbook-packages-for-every-grade-in-new-school-year-guide-1.500655216 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/arf8xnne/moe The guide was developed to support an integrated learning environment and improve the quality of education. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T12:06:51.727+04:00 UAE sets textbook packages for every grade in new school-year guide Education, Education, Back-to-school https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-sets-dh500000-fine-for-unlicensed-higher-education-institutions-1.500655224 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/qb19z69l/mohesr The new schedule of violations includes penalties reaching half a million dirhams, with immediate closure applying to entities or premises operating without the required licence or approval. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T12:04:16.502+04:00 UAE sets Dh500,000 fine for unlicensed higher education institutions Education, Education, Back-to-school https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-sets-four-day-phased-return-for-students-as-new-school-year-begins-1.500655204 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/54gh4812/Back-to-school The phased return will run from Monday, August 31, to Thursday, September 3, with individual schools deciding which year groups attend on each day. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T11:59:42.573+04:00 UAE sets four-day phased return for students as new school year begins Education, Education, Back-to-school https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/austrian-climber-gets-backpack-back-63-years-after-losing-it-in-glacier-1.500655192 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/4ajwkqp8/20230924_andrea_18ac6058d03_original_ratio.jpg Research published last year estimated that, if greenhouse gas emissions remain high, the rate at which the world’s glaciers disappear could peak at as many as 4,000 a year around the middle of this century. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T11:49:08.920+04:00 Austrian climber gets backpack back 63 years after losing it in glacier Europe https://gulfnews.com/sport/womens-asia-cup-in-dubai-premier-league-us-open-the-big-gulf-news-weekend-sports-preview-1.500655167 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/elxzr29j/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-11.30.52.jpeg Sport on ground and around the world... we've got you covered https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/rw44uyo9/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-16.37.40.jpeg All eight captains from the competing nations pose next to the DP Word Women's T20 Asia Cup trophy. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/zx1ecp7u/newsml_afp_com_20260823T143000Z_doc_c6br33v.jpeg Erling Haaland will be looking to open his Premier League account against Crystal Palace on Friday. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/511fu6rg/preview.jpg Carlos Alcaraz returned to the court alongside Serena Williams in the US Open's mixed doubles tournament. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/vefn1zh8/preview.jpg Min Woo Lee is ahead as it stands. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T11:31:56.770+04:00 Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai, Premier League, US Open: The big Gulf News weekend sports preview Sport, Football, Cricket, Golf-in-UAE, UAE-Sport, Tennis, UAE, cricket, football, premier league, LIV Golf, arsenal, Manchester City, Rory McIlroy, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/etihad-captain-huda-al-musallami-becomes-uaes-first-emirati-woman-training-captain-1.500655190 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/n6mjo8fs/Captain-Huda.jpg Captain Huda Al Musallami. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-20/zonkbmqo/Etihad-A321LR.jpg An Etihad Airways Airbus A321LR. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T11:27:07.491+04:00 Etihad Captain Huda Al Musallami becomes UAE’s first Emirati woman training captain Aviation, Travel, UAE Travel, Etihad Airways, travel, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/back-to-school-anime-watchlist-11-series-to-stream-in-the-uae-from-jujutsu-kaisen-to-spy-x-family-1.500655177 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/jlt4nqsu/spy.jpg A poster of Spy x Family Gulf News en 2026-08-28T11:21:25.137+04:00 Back-to-school anime watchlist: 11 series to stream in the UAE, from Jujutsu Kaisen to Spy x Family Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/iran-says-us-pressure-must-end-to-put-diplomacy-back-on-track-1.500655170 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/eckb8ssb/IRAN-QATAR Araghchi said putting diplomacy “back on track isn’t impossible”, arguing that any renewed negotiations would depend on the United States recognising that “pressure doesn’t work”. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T11:14:35.722+04:00 Iran says US pressure must end to put diplomacy ‘back on track’ Qatar, Iran, Qatar https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/what-to-watch-before-avengers-doomsday-15-mcu-films-and-shows-in-15-weeks-from-x-men-to-loki-doable-1.500655146 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/lmwc71x3/avengers.webp The poster of Avengers Endgame. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T10:59:20.610+04:00 What to watch before Avengers Doomsday: 15 MCU films and shows in 15 weeks, from X-Men to Loki. Doable? Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-leaders-celebrate-emirati-women-as-partners-in-progress-1.500655148 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/2k1hlvf2/UAE-LEADERS UAE leaders: There is something of the homeland in every woman, serenity, compassion, spirit and life. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T10:57:30.749+04:00 UAE leaders celebrate Emirati women as partners in progress UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/satellite-images-show-bedrock-and-glacier-collapsed-on-nepal-china-border-then-rivers-flooded-1.500654908 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/e3uykglj/preview.jpg This satellite image provided by Vantor shows Syapru Besi, Nepal on Oct. 18, 2023. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T10:57:08.034+04:00 Satellite images show bedrock and glacier collapsed on Nepal-China border, then rivers flooded climate change nepal tibet glacier collapse floods, Nepal glacier flood, Langtang Lirung, bedrock collapse, satellite images, Trishuli River, glacial hazards, permafrost melt, climate change, Nepal China border, Syapru Besi, geomorphology, mountain instability, glacier collapse, Langtang trek https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/norways-king-harald-v-dead-at-89-palace-1.500655149 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/nuulrwya/newsml_afp_com_20260823T185716Z_doc_c6c96wg.jpeg Palace confirms the death of the country's monarch at Oslo University Hospital. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T10:49:29.777+04:00 Norway's King Harald V dead at 89: palace Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/six-months-on-trump-claims-hes-in-no-hurry-to-end-iran-war-1.500655142 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/6s9p9j1h/Trump_resources1_16a0851bb9f_original_ratio.png As the conflict in Iran grinds on, Trump’s talk of finding a quick end to the war also appears to be fading. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T10:47:23.390+04:00 Six months on, Trump claims he’s in no hurry to end Iran war Mena, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/friday/lifetstyle/innoventures-education-ispiring-the-future-of-learning-1.500655136 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/k43rjuym/FRI260828InnoventuresRWAS.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/o2fl2emm/FRI260828Innoventures3.jpg Poonam Bhojani, CEO of Innoventures Education https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/v8qmc5ad/FRI260828InnoventuresDIA-TS.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T10:43:12.357+04:00 Innoventures Education: Ispiring the future of learning Friday-Lifetstyle, Friday https://gulfnews.com/sport/praggnanandhaa-scripts-history-with-maiden-grand-chess-tour-title-1.500655128 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/nz9q3oyk/Praggnanandhaa.jpg Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa Gulf News en 2026-08-28T10:36:37.288+04:00 Praggnanandhaa scripts history with maiden Grand Chess Tour title Praggnanandhaa, Grand Chess Tour, chess, chess tour, Grandmaster, Fabiano Caruana, St Louis, rapid chess, blitz chess, Sinquefield Cup, Wesley So, Garry Kasparov, Tamil Nadu, chess finals, Indian chess https://gulfnews.com/friday/lifetstyle/just-a-thought-uae-driving-licence-at-last-and-onam-ready-1.500655113 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/mbhuk6np/FRI260828Just-A-Thought.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T10:19:03.138+04:00 Just a Thought: UAE driving licence, at last, and Onam ready! Friday-Lifetstyle https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/nepal-china-floods-death-toll-rises-to-469-over-1400-missing-as-global-rescue-efforts-intensify-1.500653688 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/zd8yahh7/PG1-NEPAL-1-Read-Only.jpg An aerial view shows houses lying deluged in sludge after flash floods at Devighat, Bidur Municipality in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 27, 2026. Nepal's disaster agency said that 823 people remained out of contact on August 27, more than 24 hours after a deadly flood tore through the border region with Tibet. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/zd8yahh7/PG1-NEPAL-1-Read-Only.jpg An aerial view shows houses lying deluged in sludge after flash floods at Devighat, Bidur Municipality in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 27, 2026. Nepal's disaster agency said that 823 people remained out of contact on August 27, more than 24 hours after a deadly flood tore through the border region with Tibet. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/gps7ffld/Screenshot-2026-08-27-at-10.58.04-AM.png A horrific scene of severe flooding at the Rasuwagadhi border point on the Nepal-Tibet border. The strong currents wreaked havoc across the area, leaving 400 pilgrims and 105 Indian tourists also missing in the Nepal floods. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/c53hmgag/20260826589f.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/zkogotmz/ANI_20260827054556.jpeg Nepalis speak about the flash floods https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/0qpcffcw/784796527_4494111384174217_9108898500716167848_n.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/9jyxzjle/202608273919957.jpg Padma Shri awardee Shankar https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/mzfct32g/ANI_20260827092455.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/ltnh55az/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192303Z_doc_c6ny266.jpeg satellite image taken on October 18, 2023 showing the Pasang Lhamu Highway running alongside the Trishuli river near Thulo Bharku in the Rasuwa District of Bagmati Province in Nepal and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/r7oa7gcu/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192251Z_doc_c6nx2nq.jpeg Image taken on October 18, 2023 showing the Trishuli Bridge in Nepal before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/1no0wxsu/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192217Z_doc_c6nu9zt.jpeg Satellite image taken on April 19, 2024 showing an overview of overview of bridges and buidlings along the Trishuli River before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/6vt06pnj/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192204Z_doc_c6nv6zu.jpeg Satellite image taken on October 18, 2023 showing an overview of overview of bridges and buidlings along the Trishuli River before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/boga8ucg/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192149Z_doc_c6nv4wg.jpeg Satellite image taken on October 18, 2023 showing the mountain village of Syapru Besi in the Rasuwa District of northern Nepal before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/tla4k5kh/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192134Z_doc_c6nu6g3.jpeg Satellite image taken on April 19, 2024 showing an overview of the China-Nepal border and Gyirong Port/Rasuwagadhi border post before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/p5xhngbs/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192119Z_doc_c6nt4nq.jpeg Satellite image taken on April 19, 2024 showing an overview of the China-Nepal border and Gyirong Port/Rasuwagadhi border post before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T10:11:28.566+04:00 Nepal-China floods: Death toll rises to 469, over 1,400 missing as global rescue efforts intensify Asia https://gulfnews.com/friday/women-of-vision-how-amreen-iqbal-turns-womens-stories-into-gold-1.500654362 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/wtyp8lty/Amreen-Iqbal.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T10:11:00.000+04:00 Women of Vision: How Amreen Iqbal turns women’s stories into gold Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/friday/fashion/uae-designers-script-a-new-language-of-modesty-through-their-silhouettes-1.500655075 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/1xyifjrb/FRI260828Emirati-FashionZay-and-Clay1.jpg Jalabiyas from CLAY https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/vvgr64g6/FRI260828Emirati-FashionHeba-Al-JasmiZay-Clay.jpeg Heba Al Jasmi, ZAY and CLAY https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/8g4e8kb2/FRI260828Emirati-FashionZay-and-Clay3.jpg Black jalabiya from ZAY https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/anaybrqv/FRI260828Emirati-FashionRaushan.jpg Raushan Tilani https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/j8jelb3x/FRI260828Emirati-FashionDesign-Dome-X-Fashion10.jpg Short abaya from Design Dome https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/h55f8wuz/FRI260828Emirati-FashionChapan-pattern-Aisha.jpg An Aisha chapan by Raushan Tilani https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/cindcsuj/FRI260828Emirati-FashionDesign-Dome-X-Fashion12.jpg A kaftan from Design Dome Gulf News en 2026-08-28T10:08:14.976+04:00 UAE designers script a new language of modesty through their silhouettes Friday-Fashion https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/jansport-superbreak-one-review-a-simple-school-staple-built-for-the-year-1.500653043 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/3b8v2k4d/jansportbag-1.png The JanSport SuperBreak One pairs a lightweight design with practical everyday school storage. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T10:00:00.000+04:00 JanSport SuperBreak One review: a simple school staple built for the year Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/emirati-women-shaping-stories-that-carry-uaes-national-voice-to-world-latifa-bint-mohammed-1.500655054 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/q1pfzhod/0gc06o391ka0pzapo.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T09:35:17.871+04:00 Emirati women shaping stories that carry UAE's national voice to world: Latifa bint Mohammed Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/women-at-heart-of-uae-society-active-partners-in-shaping-future-fatima-bint-mubarak-1.500655045 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/ztg06a4g/ocj06opd1ka0pdlpo.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T09:24:59.097+04:00 Women at heart of UAE society, active partners in shaping future: Fatima bint Mubarak Government https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/flying-from-uae-today-emirates-etihad-flydubai-and-air-arabia-flights-affected-1.500655031 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-21/uv6p89jx/UK Passengers urged to check UAE flight status as Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia adjust schedules Gulf News en 2026-08-28T09:19:56.273+04:00 Flying from UAE today? Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia flights affected Gulf, Aviation, Emirates airline, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-conflict-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-aug-28-2026-1.500655014 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/rrr4k1qn/Screenshot-2026-08-28-at-10.22.00-AM.png The US military is keeping a tight grip over Iran-linked ships, keeping significant naval power in the region, sending a new carrier strike group to the region. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T09:06:03.499+04:00 US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 28, 2026) Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/back-to-school-share-your-photos-with-gulf-news-1.500652680 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/xx5xbxqw/back-to-school-2.jpg First day after summer break in 2025 at Delhi Private School in Sharjah. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/13g5qpjo/Back-to-School.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/n6l5mhmj/back-to-school-3.jpg Al Khaleej International School 2025-2026 Gulf News en 2026-08-28T09:00:00.000+04:00 Back to School: Share your photos with Gulf News Education https://gulfnews.com/friday/armaf-beauté-marks-emirati-womens-day-with-power-in-every-swipe-campaign-1.500655013 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/s0nwfwb6/Armaf.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T08:54:12.793+04:00 Armaf Beauté marks Emirati Women’s Day with ‘Power in Every Swipe’ campaign Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/back-to-school-with-aster-simple-health-tips-for-childrens-well-being-1.500654971 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/94fw3lrs/Aster.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/f7oea11x/Dr-Vasanth.jpg Dr Vasanth Kumar Ramamoorthy https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/bgl7nvse/Dr-Sameeha.jpg Dr Sameeha Moorkath https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/jshlreb9/Dr-Anchitha.jpg Dr Anchitha Meenu https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/if7hywhs/Dr-Aaishwarya-Shetty.jpg Dr Aishwarya Shetty https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/lnlhks32/Dr-Sudha.jpg Dr Sudha Rao Gulf News en 2026-08-28T08:26:25.992+04:00 Back-to-School with Aster: Simple health tips for children’s well-being GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-shuts-the-door-on-iran-deal-hormuz-diplomacy-hits-a-wall-1.500654976 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-27/laitj9bc/newsml_afp_com_20260527T000000Z_PH_GTY_2278488592.jpeg U.S. President Donald Trump (2nd-L) and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (2nd R) and State Secretary Marco Rubio (L) during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House. File photo taken on May 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T08:22:39.805+04:00 Trump shuts the door on Iran deal: Hormuz diplomacy hits a wall Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/netflixs-my-brilliant-career-review-how-did-a-radical-feminist-classic-get-flattened-into-a-love-triangle-1.500654890 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/hdolmzpn/netflix.jpeg The six-part series is streaming on Netflix. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T08:15:00.000+04:00 Netflix’s My Brilliant Career review: How did a radical feminist classic get flattened into a love triangle? Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/after-tukaram-mundhe-lady-singham-roshan-jacob-leads-ups-2075-raid-food-crackdown-1.500654450 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/x7a0av5l/FOOD-MAIN-1.png Dr Roshan Jacob and Tukaram Mundhe, two tough IAS officers known for their no-nonsense approach to tackling food safety violations and adulteration. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T08:05:00.000+04:00 After Tukaram Mundhe, ‘Lady Singham’ Roshan Jacob leads UP’s 2,075-raid food crackdown India, viral https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/the-emirati-house-smells-why-oud-bukhoor-and-gahwa-can-never-be-replaced-1.500643547 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/vwl4gz8q/shutterstock1136802203.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T08:00:00.000+04:00 The Emirati ‘house smells’: why oud, bukhoor and gahwa can never be replaced Living-UAE, UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/world/middle-east-war-tanker-hit-in-hormuz-as-qatar-pushes-for-diplomacy-1.500653674 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/fsx64h2s/Hormuz.jpg A man sits on a surfboard as a container ship and other commercial vessels appear anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, in Iran. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/846rnij5/Screenshot_2026_08_28_at_11_11_30_AM.png US Admiral Brad Cooper Gulf News en 2026-08-28T07:58:46.246+04:00 Iran President calls for regional security pact among Muslim states Iran security pact, Muslim states, regional security, Strait of Hormuz, Iran Qatar talks, Middle East war, US Iran tensions, Hormuz diplomacy, Trump Iran, US sanctions, Chinese banks, NATO Russia, Iran executions, US aircraft carrier, oil prices https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/strait-of-hormuz-cleared-of-iranian-mines-centcom-chief-admiral-cooper-1.500654955 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-23/r7xe0pir/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-7.22.56-AM.png The US confirmation that Iranian sea mines have been completely cleared from the internationally recognised shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz marks a major operational milestone Gulf News en 2026-08-28T07:56:38.345+04:00 Strait of Hormuz cleared of Iranian mines: CentCom chief Admiral Cooper Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/kim-soo-hyun-clears-another-legal-hurdle-defeats-410k-watch-brand-lawsuit-over-kim-sae-ron-allegations-1.500654866 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-11/3d43ikr2/Untitled-design.png After Kim Sae-ron's death last year, a YouTuber had emerged with allegations that she had been in a relationship with Kim Soo-hyun, when she was only 15. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T07:30:00.000+04:00 Kim Soo-hyun clears another legal hurdle, defeats $410K watch brand lawsuit over Kim Sae-ron allegations Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/90-americans-unaccounted-for-after-catastrophic-floods-hit-nepal-and-tibet-1.500654765 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/rb90bz6a/preview.jpg This photo provided by Jolene Gosha shows Venus Patel, left, walking his friend, Pratik Jhaveri, center, down the wedding aisle in Collinsville, Ill., June 18, 2022. CORRECTION: Corrects Jolene's surname from Gosh to Gosha. (Jolene Gosha via AP) Gulf News en 2026-08-28T07:24:50.219+04:00 90 Americans 'unaccounted for' after catastrophic floods hit Nepal and Tibet nepal flash floods missing americans https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/gulf-medical-university-uaes-premier-private-medical-hub-shaping-global-healthcare-talent-1.500654952 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/9jnltt93/Gulf_Medical_University_191a297f7f3_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T07:08:00.000+04:00 Gulf Medical University: UAE’s premier private medical hub shaping global healthcare talent GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/asus-expertbook-b5-flip-g2-lightweight-ai-powered-laptop-tailored-for-students-1.500654940 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/tt9vrbnm/Asus.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T07:06:00.000+04:00 ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2: Lightweight AI-powered laptop tailored for students GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/ankabut-launches-agentic-ai-platform-to-transform-uae-campus-services-1.500654934 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/voxe5ji6/Ankabut.jpg A staff member reviewing an AI-prepared recommendation and approving it - human hand on the final decision. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T07:04:00.000+04:00 Ankabut launches agentic AI platform to transform UAE campus services GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/back-to-school-paediatric-experts-share-tips-for-a-stronger-school-year-1.500654644 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/gv5b8lzk/Medcare.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/7r6g3fm9/shutterstock_1318189367.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/m56193un/Dr-Shruti.jpg Dr Shruthi Punnapu, Specialist Paediatrician https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/1radel4a/Flu-Protection.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/cm1777fv/Dr-Abeer-AlKhalafawi.jpg Dr Abeer Al Khalafawi, Consultant Paediatrician https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/y8a65tnv/Lunchbox.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/zwv242e5/Dr-Siddarth.jpg Dr Siddharth Arora, Specialist Paediatrician https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/grj9qin0/Hug.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/6st622ga/Dr.-Danny-Alsalloum.jpg Dr Danny Alsalloum, Specialist Paediatrician Gulf News en 2026-08-28T07:02:00.000+04:00 Back-to-School: Paediatric experts share tips for a stronger school year GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/burjeel-turns-back-to-school-checkups-into-a-fun-free-safari-for-uae-children-1.500654610 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/a4ohz64e/Burjeel-Dino-Venture.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/5nnat2zc/Burjeel-Experts.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T07:00:00.000+04:00 Burjeel turns back-to-school checkups into a fun, free safari for UAE children GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/birthday-bliss-how-a-uae-community-has-made-7500-birthday-dreams-come-true-1.500654839 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/f64g8of4/Untitled-design-86.jpg Birthday Bliss is a volunteer-led non-profit that organises free birthday parties for children from families facing financial hardship. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/4dd77w5n/Mika.jpg Iris Maria, known as Mika, the founder of Birthday Bliss. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/qfx33ij5/IMG6582.JPG Each child gets their own gift basket based on their birthday wish list. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/o1ht7v34/IMG6570.JPG Customised birthday cakes donated by local bakeries for each child. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/er8klvmv/clips.00171817.Still002d.jpg Alejandra Aranda, founder of Kids Lab Music, sings and plays games with children during the birthday celebration. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/4jjyniik/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-18-at-2.52.30-PM.jpeg The Birthday Bliss community also organises birthday celebrations at labour camps in Dubai, along with events for Christmas, Eid, iftars, Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/eecppogc/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_18_at_2_40_50_PM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/xflgacy6/Bday-Bliss.00082323.Still003.jpg Birthday Bliss volunteers at a recent birthday party with the children and families. The team provides everything from cakes, gifts and decorations to catering and entertainment. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/wreei3nj/IMG6569.JPG Volunteers wrapping up birthday gifts. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/35qgsuqe/IMG6567.JPG Volunteers wrapping up birthday gifts. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/fd0bpyof/Nazu-Aziz.jpg Nazu Aziz https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/5obu0207/IMG6633.jpg Aalia Pirbhai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/a8bk5laj/IMG6577.jpg Antonella Depalo https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/w8272je4/IMG6558-2.jpg Ayana and Talia, one of the children volunteering with their parents. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/flhyunog/IMG6578-2.jpg Sophie has been part of Birthday Bliss events since she was old enough to walk. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T07:00:00.000+04:00 Birthday Bliss: How a UAE community has made 7,500 birthday dreams come true people, UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/friday/lifetstyle/digestive-system-from-end-to-end-or-support-your-longevity-or-speed-up-your-death-1.500654452 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/yuwfff6r/FRI260828ExpertsLudmilaDr-Ludmila.jpeg Dr Ludmila Vassilieva | MD, PhD, GP, Cardiologist, Homeopath, Founder of Holistic Healing Medicine, Founder of Holistic Global Academy — several decades of holistic healing practice; 34 years of experience in the UAE, since 1992 Gulf News en 2026-08-28T07:00:00.000+04:00 Digestive system from mouth to anus or support your longevity or speed up your death Friday-Lifetstyle, Friday https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-forecast-rain-possible-on-friday-temperatures-to-hit-48c-1.500654930 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/jpruscfb/weather Temperatures are expected to range from 43°C to 48°C across internal areas, while coastal and island locations will see highs of between 39°C and 45°C. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:56:25.705+04:00 UAE weather forecast: Rain possible on Friday, temperatures to hit 48°C Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/friday/women-of-vision-how-four-emirati-redefine-uae-culture-through-art-film-literature-1.500654526 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/efbux5ay/Women-of-Vision.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/7m4d79cy/Azza_Al_Qubaisi.jpg Azza Al Qubaisi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/6yfszkhc/Nujoom_Alghanem.jpg Nujoom Al Ghanem https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/3u1halbz/Salha_Obaid.jpg Salha Obaid https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/08dm2p9m/Rawan_Alyahmadi.jpg Rawan Alyahmadi Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:50:00.000+04:00 Women of Vision: How four Emirati redefine UAE culture through art, film, literature Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/friday/women-of-vision-how-emirati-nephrologist-champions-early-kidney-care-1.500654510 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/k6a0lnb2/Dr-Hassa-Obaid-Khalifa-Al-Zaabi.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:48:00.000+04:00 Women of Vision: How Emirati Nephrologist champions early kidney care Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/the-success-of-emirati-women-is-a-national-achievement-1.500654697 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/07/11/1.520529_1493207472_16be0b48f0b_large.jpg Participants and students during Employers Day at Dubai Women's College. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/oq449zrt/HE_Dr_Shamma_Khalifa_Al_Mazrouei. Dr Shamma Khalifa Al Mazrouei Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:46:00.000+04:00 The success of Emirati women is a national achievement Op-Eds, UAE, UAE Success Stories, UAE, Emirati Women's Day https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/nepal-floods-bengali-actor-kharaj-mukherjee-stranded-manasi-parekh-recounts-absolutely-horrifying-ordeal-1.500654855 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/cphrkcno/kharag.webp Bengali actor Kharaj Mukherjee and his wife Protiva were in Nepal for the shoot of a Bangladeshi film when the floods disrupted both the production and their travel plans Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:45:00.000+04:00 Nepal floods: Bengali actor Kharaj Mukherjee stranded, Manasi Parekh recounts 'absolutely horrifying' ordeal Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/friday/women-of-vision-how-moza-al-falasis-practice-preserves-emirati-womens-stories-1.500654351 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/i52thi5w/Moza-Al-Falasi.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:44:00.000+04:00 Women of Vision: How Moza Al Falasi’s practice preserves Emirati women’s stories Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/friday/women-of-vision-aysha-al-shamsi-turns-family-rituals-into-contemporary-portrait-1.500654323 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/jipiq385/Aysha-Saif-Hemrani-Al-Shamsi.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:42:00.000+04:00 Women of Vision: Aysha Al Shamsi turns family rituals into contemporary portrait Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/congo-begins-vaccinations-to-fight-the-fastest-growing-ebola-outbreak-in-history-1.500654853 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/6nx8yi29/preview.jpg Congo’s Health Minister Roger Kamba administers an Ebola vaccine to a health care worker in Kisangani, Congo, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Samy Kamanga) Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:41:15.314+04:00 Congo begins vaccinations to fight the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history congo ebola vaccines https://gulfnews.com/friday/how-ayman-al-yaman-channels-online-attention-into-education-autism-awareness-economic-relief-1.500654297 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/mjn4bszy/Ayman-Al-Yaman.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:40:00.000+04:00 How Ayman Al Yaman channels online attention into education, autism awareness, economic relief Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/friday/how-a-19-year-old-economist-is-turning-theory-into-real-world-simulations-1.500654275 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/09g9r4h3/Chandrini-Sugumar.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:38:00.000+04:00 How a 19-year-old economist is turning theory into real-world simulations Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/friday/how-a-12-year-old-is-helping-children-breathe-easier-build-sustainable-future-1.500654257 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/xoetxshy/Nakshatra.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:36:00.000+04:00 How a 12-year-old is helping children breathe easier, build sustainable future Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/friday/smarter-way-to-water-grade-12-innovator-builds-drone-to-keep-dubais-green-spaces-alive-1.500654236 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/q7cnmrgp/Anthony.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:34:00.000+04:00 Smarter Way to Water: Grade 12 innovator builds drone to keep Dubai’s green spaces alive Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/friday/how-dubai-teen-creates-low-cost-hydration-tablets-for-heat-protection-1.500654222 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/hrjflycn/Jash-Jain.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:32:00.000+04:00 How Dubai teen creates low-cost hydration tablets for heat protection Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/friday/purpose-in-pink-17-year-old-builds-ai-platform-to-support-breast-cancer-patients-1.500654196 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/wdj9r0je/Saiyette.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:30:00.000+04:00 Purpose in Pink: 17-year-old builds AI platform to support breast cancer patients Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/who-is-sonal-dinusha-is-the-star-who-stunned-india-sri-lankas-next-big-thing-1.500654830 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/rhy3s5vg/20260827412f.jpg Is Sonal Dinusha the next big thing to come out from Sri Lanka? https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/rhy3s5vg/20260827412f.jpg Is Sonal Dinusha the next big thing to come out from Sri Lanka? Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:07:00.000+04:00 Who is Sonal Dinusha? Is the star who stunned India Sri Lanka's next big thing? Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/gta-6s-real-fantasy-is-complicated-love-not-crime-inside-netflixs-26-minute-extended-look-gameplay-1.500654847 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-19/cwtt5aie/ANI_20260713080101.jpg GTA 6 is set to arrive on 19 November 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S Gulf News en 2026-08-28T05:58:17.116+04:00 GTA 6's real fantasy is complicated love, not crime: Inside Netflix’s 26-minute ‘Extended Look’ gameplay Entertainment, Technology, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/902-wickets-and-counting-pakistans-mohammad-abbas-joins-elite-company-after-lords-four-wicket-haul-1.500654821 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/8dsdtbvo/newsml_afp_com_20260827T170944Z_doc_c6nm27m.jpeg Pakistan's Muhammad Abbas (L) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's Jofra Archer (unseen) for 14 runs on day one of the second test match between England and Pakistan at Lord's cricket ground in London on August 27, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/8dsdtbvo/newsml_afp_com_20260827T170944Z_doc_c6nm27m.jpeg Pakistan's Muhammad Abbas (L) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's Jofra Archer (unseen) for 14 runs on day one of the second test match between England and Pakistan at Lord's cricket ground in London on August 27, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/81rmz555/Abbas-stats-before-the-Lords-test Abbas - stats before the Lords test Gulf News en 2026-08-28T05:30:00.000+04:00 902 wickets and counting: Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas joins elite company after Lord's four-wicket haul Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/how-the-uae-is-compressing-a-century-of-institutional-learning-1.500653236 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/htod0z34/Copy-of-OPN-UAE-EDUCATION-1-Read-Only.jpg A new school does not have to discover everything for itself. It can inherit experience before it has accumulated much of its own. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/595g5ppw/Bernard.jpg Bernard J. West Gulf News en 2026-08-28T05:12:00.000+04:00 How the UAE is compressing a century of institutional learning Op-Eds, Education, Education, UAE schools, Dubai private schools https://gulfnews.com/uae/emirati-man-drowns-off-mykonos-during-greek-holiday-1.500654893 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/mkhoxiv0/IMG-20260827-WA0347.jpg Badr Al Harmi was remembered by friends and residents as a respected and kind-hearted member of the Ras Al Khaimah community. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/y0oblmf0/IMG-20260827-WA0346.jpg Badr Abdullah Mohammed Al Harmi, a government employee from Al Mairid area of Ras Al Khaimah, was the only son of his parents and is survived by four sisters. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/nb8ah7fo/IMG-20260827-WA0341-1.jpg In a touching tribute, friends and well-wishers launched a community fundraising campaign that succeeded in covering the costs of building two mosques and a water well in his memory before his burial. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T04:48:33.145+04:00 Emirati man drowns off Mykonos during Greek holiday UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/magnitude-6-earthquake-strikes-in-gulf-of-aden-1.500654875 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/01/16/Earthquake_185b97dfba4_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T04:36:46.346+04:00 Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes in Gulf of Aden Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/qatar-pm-meets-iran-president-in-tehran-pezeshkian-said-iran-and-qatar-remained-two-countries-of-friends-and-brothers-despite-what-he-called-recent-bitter-events-1.500654873 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/xlcowl5k/ANI_20260827232202.jpg Qatar Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani meets Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran (Photo/X/@MofaQatar_EN) Gulf News en 2026-08-28T04:11:45.965+04:00 Qatar PM meets Iran President in Tehran: Pezeshkian said Iran and Qatar remained 'two countries of friends and brothers' despite what he called recent 'bitter events' Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/syria-president-appoints-kurdish-leader-mazloum-abdi-as-his-adviser-1.500654829 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/ps2ekb8d/newsml_afp_com_20260825T184427Z_doc_c6gx23b.jpeg Mazloum Abdi (front), leader of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), arrives before a televised speech at the People's Palace in Damascus on August 25, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/08jz0ump/newsml_afp_com_20260820T180522Z_doc_c66k963.jpeg Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander-in-chief Mazloum Abdi, speaks during a press conference in Syria's northeastern city of Hasakeh on December 6, 2024. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T03:51:32.207+04:00 Syria president appoints Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi as his adviser Mazloum Abdi, Syrian presidency, Kurdish integration, Syrian Democratic Forces, Ahmed al-Sharaa, Kurdish autonomy, SDF dissolution, Syrian army, Islamic State, Kurdish rights, Damascus deal, US envoy, Kurdish language, Syrian Kurds, regional stability https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/stars-and-stripes-publisher-editor-and-reporter-sue-pentagon-to-challenge-their-firings-1.500654837 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/n715ri87/preview.jpg FILE - The Pentagon is seen from the air, July 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) Gulf News en 2026-08-28T03:44:28.952+04:00 Stars and Stripes publisher, editor and reporter sue Pentagon to challenge their firings stars stripes pentagon censorship media lawsuit, Stars and Stripes, Pentagon lawsuit, press freedom, First Amendment, military news, Max Lederer, Erik Slavin, Lara Korte, Trump administration, editorial independence, media censorship, U.S. military, Abraham Lincoln, Democracy Defenders, press rights https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-officials-tie-cyclospora-outbreak-involving-iceberg-lettuce-to-3-more-states-1.500654833 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/7adm3km3/preview.jpg This undated photo taken through a microscope and provided by the CDC shows Cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts found in a fresh stool sample which had been prepared with a formalin solution and stained with safranin. (CDC via AP, File) Gulf News en 2026-08-28T03:24:16.301+04:00 US officials tie cyclospora outbreak involving iceberg lettuce to 3 more states lettuce cyclospora FDA CDC outbreak Mexico https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-orders-lake-ontario-to-be-renamed-lake-america-2-1.500654767 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/0xvxmmrt/newsml_afp_com_20260827T000000Z_PH_GTY_2291733802.jpeg A map labeling Lake Ontario as "Lake America" is displayed as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on August 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America" amid an ongoing trade war between the US and Canada. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T03:17:09.750+04:00 Trump orders Lake Ontario to be renamed 'Lake America' Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/irans-hormuz-leverage-risks-becoming-a-strategic-liability-and-ultimately-backfire-1.500654854 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/zdhzyjab/37.jpg Vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T02:53:11.453+04:00 Iran's Hormuz leverage risks becoming a 'strategic liability' — will ultimately backfire, says Saudi Prince Mena, Saudi https://gulfnews.com/technology/meet-vinod-khosla-why-he-thinks-era-of-abundance-is-possible-1.500654803 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/thwcyjk8/newsml_afp_com_20260408T000000Z_PH_GTY_2270477043.jpeg Indian-American billionaire Vinod Khosla. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T02:13:47.299+04:00 Meet Indian-American billionaire Vinod Khosla: Why he thinks 'era of abundance' is possible Technology, India https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/new-us-aircraft-carrier-to-deploy-to-the-middle-east-report-1.500654819 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/04/13/The-aircraft-carrier-USS-Theodore-Roosevelt-_17174751618_large.jpg The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits the Pacific Ocean while conducting a tailored ship’s training availability off the coast of Southern California on April 30, 2017. The Sailor assigned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) who was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the US Naval Hospital Guam April 9 died of COVID-related complications reported by the US Navy on April 13, 2020. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-31/ql9fzr2y/Abraham.jpg File photo: A US Navy officer walks past fighter jets sitting on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. A US naval strike group led by this aircraft carrier has deployed to Middle Eastern waters, the US said on January 26, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T01:38:21.867+04:00 New US aircraft carrier to deploy to the Middle East: report Americas, Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/quick-commerce-expands-to-477-cities-as-players-target-smaller-untapped-markets-clsa-1.500653779 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/arqkiuf0/ANI_20260827052958.jpg A CLSA report shows dark stores are now spread across 477 cities in India, as newer players target untapped geographies while established companies deepen their networks in key markets. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T01:32:13.429+04:00 Quick commerce expands to 477 cities as players target smaller, untapped markets: CLSA quick commerce, dark stores, Blinkit, Zepto, Flipkart Minutes, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, Tier-2 cities, CLSA report, India ecommerce, delivery apps, network density, first-mover, untapped markets, urban logistics https://gulfnews.com/opinion/the-philippines-doesnt-just-vote-for-policies-it-votes-for-a-show-1.500654813 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-14/zrukh3vl/newsml_afp_com_20260714T100649Z_doc_c24r3g4.jpeg Senator Robin Padilla drinks from a bottle of water during the impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte at the Philippine Senate in Pasay, Metro Manila on July 14, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/0d4jsf3a/Dado-Banatao.jpg Diosdado P. Banatao was a Filipino electrical engineer who worked in the high-tech industry, credited with having developed the first 10-Mbit Ethernet CMOS chip, the first system logic chipset compatible with IBM's PC/XT and the PC/AT, and one of the first graphical user interface (GUI) accelerators.He co-founded Mostron, Chips and Technologies, and S3 Graphics. Banatao was born in Iguig, Cagayan, Philippines on May 23, 1946. Known for his philanthropic works, Banatao died a Silicon Valley billionaire on December 25, 2025. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/iio6uoql/newsml_afp_com_20260804T080917Z_doc_c3wc8mq.jpeg Philippine Senate (assembled as impeachment court) presiding officer Francis Escudero (R) and Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian gesture during the trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte at the senate in Pasay city, Metro Manila on August 4, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/nmgo4i23/gulfnews2026-07-074qdq0guhScreengrab-vp-sara-3Mar2026-Sara-Dutertes-threats-bribery-allegations-replayed-at-House-hearing-2048x1133.avif A screengrab from Vice President Sara Duterte's online media briefing in November 2024 captures the moment she made expletives-laden remarks that prosecutors say threatened President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and then-House Speaker Martin Romualdez — statements that have become one of the most hotly contested pieces of evidence in her Senate impeachment trial. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/heh6aurl/newsml_afp_com_20260813T055159Z_doc_c4jm89e.jpeg People march as they protest against Pax Silica, a US-led initiative, in Manila on August 13, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T01:23:38.559+04:00 The Philippines doesn't just vote for policies — it votes for a show Opinion, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/why-sharjahs-al-maleh-and-fishing-festival-is-worth-a-visit-this-weekend-1.500654801 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/3u9uagys/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-23.55.39-4.jpeg 13th edition of the Al Maleh and Fishing Festival at Al Hisn Island in Dibba Al Hisn https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/g1bnlj0d/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-23.55.36-2.jpeg The event has featured the participation of more than 80 exhibitors across pavilions https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/ujj1gfiq/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-23.55.38.jpeg Hessa Alhosani, marketing and communication director of Sharjah International Marine Sports Club https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/bsg62776/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-23.55.37-3.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/ff6c1g3c/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-23.55.39-2.jpeg Sour Tasty booth https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/oqzvolzf/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-23.55.38-2.jpeg Wesal Sultan Sulaiman Ali Aldhuhoori, from the legal affairs department of the Sharjah Economic Development Authority https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/mtajk9g1/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-23.55.38-3.jpeg Sheikha Ahmed Aldhouri, head of the trade names section of the Sharjah Economic Development Authority https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/6wps5lwz/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-23.55.38-5.jpeg Fatima Ali Boharoon, research assistant at Gulf Aquaculture https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/9tstfrbe/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-23.55.36-3.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/hroili6g/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-23.55.36-5.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/ebmf6zfk/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-23.55.39-3.jpeg Manar Mohamed, owner of Atiaf Aloud https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/tj1d7p0y/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-22.24.47.jpeg Mohammed Ahmed Al Shehhi, board member of the SCCI https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/kflmo1pe/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-23.55.39-5.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T00:32:09.448+04:00 Why Sharjah's Al Maleh and Fishing Festival is worth a visit this weekend people, UAE, UAE, events, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/uae-friday-sermon-honours-prophet-muhammads-life-and-legacy-1.500654799 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/fvw0ow9y/1_16a080f8cd7_817040_2379459538_16a080f8cd7_large.jpg Friday sermon urges Muslims to follow the Prophet’s example and encourages students, parents and teachers as the new academic year begins. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T00:05:00.197+04:00 UAE Friday sermon honours Prophet Muhammad’s life and legacy people https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-launches-back-to-school-campaign-for-202627-academic-year-1.500654794 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-22/wddao9no/UAE-Ministry-of-Education-Stock The UAE Ministry of Education campaign will engage students, schools, families and the wider community. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T23:48:40.236+04:00 UAE launches back-to-school campaign for 2026–27 academic year Education https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-steps-up-humanitarian-aid-for-flood-hit-nepal-with-10m-package-1.500654693 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/7hu7dz4n/newsml_afp_com_20260827T080030Z_doc_c6lj4nq.jpeg People watch from a rooftop as houses lay deluged in sludge after flash floods at Trishuli in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 27, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T23:10:31.213+04:00 UAE steps up humanitarian aid for flood-hit Nepal with $10m package UAE aid, Nepal floods, humanitarian aid, flood relief, Nepal disaster, Sheikh Mohamed, UAE Aid Agency, Nepal-China floods, flash floods, landslides, missing persons, global solidarity, emergency response, natural disasters, Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/donald-trump-renames-lake-ontario-lake-america-amid-trade-war-with-canada-1.500654752 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/58yx38xq/newsml_afp_com_20260827T000000Z_PH_GTY_2291733364.jpeg A map labeling Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' is displayed as US President Donald Trump takes a question from a reporter after signing an executive order during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on August 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T22:38:31.979+04:00 Donald Trump renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ amid trade war with Canada Americas, Donald Trump https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/el-niño-is-getting-stronger-and-climate-change-may-be-why-1.500654747 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-28/wka15vh6/preview.jpg Bleached coral is visible at the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, off the coast of Galveston, Texas, in the Gulf of Mexico. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T22:35:31.034+04:00 El Niño is getting stronger — and climate change may be why Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/iran-war-enters-sixth-month-as-donald-trumps-goals-keep-shifting-1.500654741 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/2qf3gfgo/newsml_afp_com_20260827T173416Z_doc_c6nn3mr.jpeg US President Donald Trump Gulf News en 2026-08-27T22:28:54.091+04:00 Iran war enters sixth month as Donald Trump's goals keep shifting Americas, Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-president-vps-offer-condolences-to-nepal-president-over-flood-landslide-victims-1.500654668 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/z8lk4icv/sh806nn01ka1mgspo.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/p7ilg0ye/nepals_1787741847234.jpg Residents look at houses partially submerged in muddy water after flash floods at Trishuli Bazar in Nepal Gulf News en 2026-08-27T21:22:19.862+04:00 UAE President, VPs offer condolences to Nepal President over flood, landslide victims Government https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-arrests-two-over-fake-government-stamps-at-hospital-1.500654565 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/50619zsr/download.webp The arrests were made by the Criminal Police Department following an investigation into the illegal use of government stamps at the hospital where both suspects worked. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T21:12:06.470+04:00 Kuwait arrests two over fake government stamps at hospital Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/hollywood/peter-cullen-iconic-voice-of-optimus-prime-dies-at-85-1.500654654 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/wf1549lc/ANI_20260827162544.jpg Cullen's unmistakable voice made Optimus Prime one of animation's most enduring characters. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T20:51:25.397+04:00 Peter Cullen, iconic voice of Optimus Prime, dies at 85 HollyWood https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/iran-war-has-burned-through-65-of-us-patriot-missiles-analysis-says-1.500654559 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/qfrvkk1r/preview.jpg Missile transfers and heavy use against Iran have left US air defences in Europe under pressure. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T20:32:49.169+04:00 US Patriot missile stocks in Europe 'beyond critical' as Iran war drains arsenal Americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/mourinho-wants-more-than-goals-from-real-madrid-superstar-mbappe-1.500654528 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/wo67jz6z/newsml_afp_com_20260826T205152Z_doc_c6kx2g4.jpeg Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring a hat-trick and his team's fourth goal during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Real Sociedad at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on August 26, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T20:04:51.726+04:00 Mourinho wants more than goals from Real Madrid superstar Mbappe Football https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/new-balance-1906r-review-the-tech-runner-turned-icon-1.500647671 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/d5xnv3qk/newbalance1906r-1.png New Balance 1906R sneakers displayed in an urban setting Gulf News en 2026-08-27T20:00:00.000+04:00 New Balance 1906R review: the tech runner turned icon Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/hitesh-motwani-appointed-ceo-of-insurancemarketae-avinash-babur-moves-to-chairman-role-1.500654541 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/4wfl908h/Avinash-Babur-Hitesh-Motwani.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-27T19:32:45.905+04:00 Hitesh Motwani appointed CEO of InsuranceMarket.ae, Avinash Babur moves to Chairman role Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/sonal-dinusha-helps-sri-lanka-draw-second-india-test-1.500654412 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/lo850w3n/newsml_afp_com_20260827T095635Z_doc_c6lw7ll.jpeg Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha celebrates after scoring a century during the fifth day of the second Test match against India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on August 27, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T19:16:19.435+04:00 Sonal Dinusha helps Sri Lanka draw second India Test Sonal Dinusha, Sri Lanka vs India, second Test, match-saving century, World Test Championship, Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, Test cricket, Colombo Test, follow-on, Gary Kirsten, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, WTC standings, Sri Lanka cricket https://gulfnews.com/sport/fpl-3-players-to-add-3-to-sell-1.500654508 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/hg0u92z3/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-27-2026-070318-PM.png Ready to have a strong Gameweek 2? Check out these tips! https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/yqr30q98/newsml_afp_com_20260824T202146Z_doc_c6er7cq.jpeg Chelsea's English midfielder tore it up against Fulham https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/j9xxtk9v/newsml_afp_com_20260822T171342Z_doc_c6ar6xk.jpeg The Mali midfielder had quite the debut for the Bees https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/0d6wn3gk/newsml_afp_com_20260823T172828Z_doc_c6c66cu.jpeg Szoboszlai showed extreme confidence with his late spot kick against Newcastle https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/p8lcd363/newsml_afp_com_20260823T130922Z_doc_c6bl9pq.jpeg McGinn and Villa are going to struggle if they don't make signings before the window closes https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/ti0um44b/newsml_afp_com_20260823T144947Z_doc_c6br7nm.jpeg Guehi dragged City back in the game against Bournemouth but I'm not sold on City yet https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/y0o47rvb/newsml_afp_com_20260823T165805Z_doc_c6c33ub.jpeg Liverpool's German midfielder hasn't quite reached the heights he did in Germany Gulf News en 2026-08-27T19:13:10.999+04:00 FPL: 3 players to add 3 to sell Sport, Football, Premier League, premier league, Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-aid-agency-uae-space-agency-partner-to-strengthen-disaster-response-capabilities-1.500654473 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/sjyskj1v/agency.jpg New partnership will build local expertise in satellite data and crisis management. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T18:57:56.819+04:00 UAE Aid Agency, UAE Space Agency partner to strengthen disaster response capabilities Government https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/uefa-prepares-criminal-complaint-against-fifas-infantino-1.500654447 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/q9pkw5lt/preview.jpg File Photo: FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a news conference. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T18:55:58.268+04:00 UEFA prepares criminal complaint against FIFA's Infantino Football, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/back-to-school-national-ambulance-boosts-emergency-readiness-1.500654399 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/2ajrfk00/National-ambulance-boosts-emergency-readiness-as-UAE-schools-reopen-for-new-term. National ambulance boosts emergency readiness as UAE schools reopen for new term. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/0xyzvum8/National-ambulance-boosts-emergency-readiness-as-UAE-schools-reopen-for-new-term. National ambulance boosts emergency readiness as UAE schools reopen for new term. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T18:36:48.322+04:00 Back to school: National ambulance boosts emergency readiness emergencies, Education, UAE schools, Back-to-school https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/heavy-vehicles-worker-buses-banned-from-entering-abu-dhabi-island-during-morning-peak-1.500654458 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/2j9wb3zi/Abu-Dhabi-Mobility.webp Heavy vehicles, worker buses restricted during morning peak hours inside Abu Dhabi Island from August 31 to September 4. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T18:36:19.164+04:00 Heavy vehicles, worker buses banned from entering Abu Dhabi Island during morning peak Transport, abu dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/butcher-of-bosnia-ratko-mladic-dead-1.500654465 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/i5gi18ce/newsml_afp_com_20260827T124559Z_doc_c6ml6t3.jpeg Ex-Bosnian Serb military chief Ratko Mladic removes his facemask as he arrives in the courtroom prior to the hearing of the final verdict on appeal against his genocide conviction over the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, Europe's worst act of bloodshed since World War II, on June 8, 2021 at the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) in The Hague. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T18:32:29.228+04:00 ‘Butcher of Bosnia’ Ratko Mladic dead Europe, Murder https://gulfnews.com/uae/gdrfa-dubai-announces-holiday-working-hours-for-prophets-birthday-1.500654354 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-04/8lenflxf/gulfnewsimport20190501Visa-GDRFA16a73efee54large.avif GDRFA Dubai announces holiday hours, with digital services available 24/7 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/05/01/Visa--GDRFA_16a73eefa1e_large.jpg GDRFA Dubai announces holiday hours, with digital services available 24/7 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/p8bijjc9/IMG_20260827_WA0147.jpg GDRFA Dubai announces holiday hours, with digital services available 24/7 Gulf News en 2026-08-27T18:32:09.964+04:00 GDRFA Dubai announces holiday working hours for Prophet’s Birthday UAE, Dubai, GDRFA https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/back-home-from-summer-holidays-etihad-abu-dhabi-airports-has-a-cultural-welcome-waiting-for-you-1.500654437 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/pacba8s4/Welcome-Home.jpg As families return home from their summer holidays ahead of the new school year, Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Airports and the Culture Sector ofthe Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) have partnered to launch Welcome Back to Abu Dhabi at Zayed International Airport (AUH) Gulf News en 2026-08-27T18:11:57.478+04:00 Back home from summer holidays? Etihad, Abu Dhabi Airports has a cultural welcome waiting for you Aviation, Travel, UAE, Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi, Zayed International Airport, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/uae/us-iran-conflict-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-tonight-august-27-1.500654377 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-18/w26pxtln/newsml_afp_com_20260718T121646Z_doc_c2hz4c4.jpeg The USS Theodore Roosevelt, with about 5,000 personnel, is expected to deploy for at least 7 months, with its crew preparing for an 8-month mission. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T17:47:15.186+04:00 US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know tonight, August 27 UAE, Mena, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-sharjah-traffic-e311-e11-among-key-roads-to-watch-this-evening-1.500654405 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-23/h6vgb0lu/Dubai-Sharjah-traffic-Dubaisharjahtraffic Motorists are urged to allow extra time and check routes before setting off. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T17:45:21.413+04:00 Dubai-Sharjah traffic: E311, E11 among key roads to watch this evening Dubai Sharjah traffic, E311, E11, evening rush, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Al Ittihad Road, Dubai traffic, Sharjah traffic, Emirates Road, road closures, rush hour, Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Business Bay, traffic updates https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/from-brunches-to-snow-parks-and-premier-league-nights-your-ultimate-long-uae-weekend-guide-1.500654334 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-12-20/obj6fbmm/Snow_Abu_Dhabi_188a098a222_original_ratio.jpg Located in Reem Mall, Snow Abu Dhabi covers an area of 9,732 sqm. The destination features more than 20 rides and attractions. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/08/25/STOCK-spa-women-s-day-deals_18a2cd74f1b_large.jpg If your body’s been running on fumes, head for a spa treat https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/nv125un8/artem_bryzgalov_d7xZrRQanp8_unsplash.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/wt8ozoux/All_Day_Menu.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/dmdfqtau/Snow-Abu-Dhabi Snow Abu Dhabi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-23/kmdpsg9o/DSS-–-Image-1.jpeg The 2026 edition of DSS is set to be the most value-packed yet, according to Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE). https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/m9odybni/Picture1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/pf9te84x/rowleys_difc_long_weekend_special.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/h1tfhc8k/Copy_of_05_SPLENDOUR_FIELDS_1920X1080.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/nymfsfb4/harrypotter.webp Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone completes 25 years. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T17:24:52.183+04:00 From brunches to snow parks and Premier League nights: Your ultimate long UAE weekend guide Lifestyle, Entertainment, Things To Do https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-lottery-marks-milestone-night-with-13-dh5-tickets-winning-dh25000-each-1.500654333 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/i492pi3x/Play-responsibly.jpg The UAE Lottery urges players to set limits, stay in control, and play responsibly.Photo used for illustrative purposes Gulf News en 2026-08-27T17:05:14.247+04:00 UAE Lottery marks milestone night with 13 Dh5 tickets winning Dh25,000 each UAE, UAE, The UAE Lottery https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-to-open-two-new-lanes-on-emirates-road-on-august-30-1.500654332 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/z02llmnc/New-lane.jpg The 5km expansion will raise capacity and cut peak-hour journey times by up to 25%. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T16:55:17.501+04:00 Dubai to open two new lanes on Emirates Road on August 30 Emirates Road, Dubai traffic, RTA Dubai, road expansion, new lanes, Dubai Sharjah, Northern Emirates, congestion relief, journey times, traffic capacity, Wadi Al Amardi, Dh750m project, Dubai roads, commuter route, logistics corridor https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/sharjah-civil-defence-trains-1200-school-bus-staff-for-safety-1.500654266 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/82yzhh9v/IMG-20260827-WA0095.jpg Sharjah Civil Defence trains 1,200 school bus staff ahead of new academic year https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-16/dkw0tcbz/SCHOOLBUS School Bus in Dubai Gulf News en 2026-08-27T16:46:16.405+04:00 Sharjah Civil Defence trains 1,200 school bus staff for safety emergencies, Education, Education, Sharjah, transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/emirati-womens-progress-is-a-shared-journey-sheikha-bodour-1.500654308 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/bpd5kdu2/Budur.jpg Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi Gulf News en 2026-08-27T16:41:26.361+04:00 Emirati women's progress is a shared journey: Sheikha Bodour Government, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/world/black-sea-petroleum-completes-shift-to-non-russian-crude-at-kulevi-1.500654282 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/lbcb71n5/Picture1-lead.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-27T16:28:06.371+04:00 Black Sea Petroleum completes shift to non-Russian crude at Kulevi World, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/uae/no-homework-less-screen-time-which-uae-students-will-benefit-from-2026-27-academic-year-policy-changes-1.500654259 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/06/13/homework_19012001586_large.jpg Students from KG 1 to Grade 2 under the Ministry of Education will not have homework to complete and Grade 2 students will not use devices for four subjects from 2026-27 academic year starting on August 31. Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T16:15:18.498+04:00 No homework, less screen time: Which UAE students will benefit from 2026-27 academic year policy changes UAE, Education, UAE, Dubai, Education https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/abu-dhabi-announces-free-darb-tolls-public-parking-for-prophet-birthday-holiday-1.500654242 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/3gmht251/Mawaqif.webp Darb tolls and public parking will be free on Friday, August 28, for Prophet Mohammed's Birthday holiday. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T16:13:50.534+04:00 Abu Dhabi announces free Darb tolls, public parking for Prophet Birthday holiday Transport, abu dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-parents-welcome-metas-18-billion-child-safety-deal-and-midnight-social-media-shutdown-pressure-is-off-us-1.500654188 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/q508rk4a/PARENTS-META.jpg Left (top): Alison Rego, Sabine Muzaffar, Sharrah Khilawala, Nicole Akalla and Chris Baby. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/uhfxebdv/nicole.jpg Dubai-based Nicole Akalla, Senior PR & Communications Consultant: "When the app shuts off on its own, it's just a rule of the game rather than mom or dad constantly nagging, which usually stops the daily arguments before they start." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/sdlqby9h/sharrah.jpg Dubai-based Sharrah Khilawala: "The technology helps, but parents still must hold the line." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/mem5ybnl/chris.jpg Chris Baby, a mother of three children aged six, four: "Sleep is extremely important for their development, and having restrictions built into the apps would also take some of the pressure off parents." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/0gonrmtr/alison1.jpg Alison Rego: "Parental controls and screentime limits are necessary, and we use them in our home." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/rpzgrurb/sneha.jpg Dr Sneha John, Dubai-based psychologist at Medcare Camali Clinic, Jumeirah: "You need to shape the environment first. You need to set the rules from the beginning, and not just for the children, the adults need to follow the rules too." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/3gdy55hl/laura44.jpg Behavioural specialist Laura Brennan, from the Inclusive Athlete. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T16:13:20.561+04:00 UAE parents welcome Meta’s $18 billion child-safety deal and midnight social media shutdown: ‘Pressure is off us’ UAE, Lifestyle, Technology https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/emirati-womens-forum-2026-opens-in-dubai-1.500654256 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/kec16my1/05-27-08-2026-Hamad.jpg Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed attended several of the forum’s main sessions and toured the accompanying activations. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/zqi9kdtj/06-27-08-2026-Hamad.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/m3ij8e78/08-27-08-2026-Hamad.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/oai0rjb7/_01__27_08_2026_Hamad.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/svjjkhxw/01-27-08-2026-Hisham.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/boa5elb4/02-27-08-2026-Hisham.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-27T16:12:24.092+04:00 Emirati Women’s Forum 2026 opens in Dubai Government https://gulfnews.com/the-kurator/style/tamara-ralph-on-the-one-thing-shell-never-compromise-on-1.500654235 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/9ydyk5n6/MAIN-IMAGE.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/caiixxs7/Tamara-Raplh-HC-F26-001.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/7v92is3h/Tamara-Raplh-HC-F26-012.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/7egzsis9/Tamara-Raplh-HC-F26-032.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-27T16:05:41.736+04:00 Tamara Ralph on the one thing she’ll never compromise on Style https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-first-watches-for-kids-and-teens-on-amazonae-2026-easy-watches-for-learning-time-1.500646534 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/31k7am1h/Kidswatches-1.png Colourful first kids watches for school days Gulf News en 2026-08-27T16:00:00.000+04:00 Best first watches for kids and teens on Amazon.ae 2026: Easy watches for learning time Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/municipal-police-chief-killed-four-wounded-in-iraqs-baghdad-shooting-1.500654212 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/ak42p7oo/Iraq-shooting.jpg Baghdad Municipal Police chief was killed and three employees and a member of the federal forces were also wounded in a shooting. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T15:50:16.996+04:00 Municipal police chief killed, four wounded in Iraq's Baghdad shooting Mena, Iraq https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/fat-banking-benefits-risks-and-what-patients-should-know-1.500654223 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/d85k5w6d/fat-banking.jpg 'Fat banking' is gaining attention among aesthetic patients in Dubai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/mpnd92a5/Dr-Simon-Ivanov.jpg Dr Simon Ivanov Gulf News en 2026-08-27T15:49:43.031+04:00 Fat banking: Benefits, risks and what patients should know Health, Health https://gulfnews.com/business/property/emirati-women-invest-dh27-billion-in-sharjah-property-market-1.500654164 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/fa50vxbd/Sharjah.webp The investments covered 3,385 properties and involved 3,737 Emirati women investors between January and August, according to data released by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department on the occasion of Emirati Women’s Day. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T15:48:54.728+04:00 Emirati women invest Dh2.7 billion in Sharjah property market Property, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/why-dolly-parton-wrote-a-letter-to-eminem-after-hall-of-fame-induction-1.500654211 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/11/04/Eminem-Dolly-1667556982638_18442243f99_large.jpg Rapper Eminem and singer Dolly Parton. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T15:41:15.668+04:00 Why Dolly Parton wrote a letter to Eminem after Hall of Fame induction Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-flights-to-kathmandu-continue-to-operate-despite-deadly-nepal-tibet-floods-1.500654177 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/emq37j6f/Screenshot-2026-08-27-at-10.58.04-AM.png A horrific scene of severe flooding at the Rasuwagadhi border point on the Nepal-Tibet border. The strong currents wreaked havoc across the area, leaving 400 pilgrims and 105 Indian tourists also missing in the Nepal floods. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T15:31:56.733+04:00 UAE flights to Kathmandu continue to operate despite deadly Nepal-Tibet floods Aviation, Travel, Nepal https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/overseas-pakistanis-minister-reviews-consular-services-during-dubai-visit-1.500654189 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/hbksdggs/Pak-consulate.jpg Hussain Muhammed (left) briefing Minister of State for Overseas Pakistanis during h Muhammad Awn Chaudhry during his visit to the Pakistan Consulate General in Dubai on Thursday, August 27. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T15:29:53.689+04:00 Overseas Pakistanis minister reviews consular services during Dubai visit Pakistan, UAE, UAE, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-approves-new-penalties-framework-for-higher-education-institutions-1.500654163 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-09/tbqw9szc/Ministry-of-Higher-Education-and-Scientific-Research-MoHESR The new framework aims to strengthen compliance, transparency and student protection. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T15:13:04.157+04:00 UAE approves new penalties framework for higher education institutions Education, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/the-future-of-finance-why-security-not-more-apps-will-power-the-financial-super-app-1.500654108 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/gcg2d4x4/Tarik-Erk.jpg Tarik Erk, Head of MENAT & Senior Executive Officer Abu Dhabi, Binance. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T15:09:51.855+04:00 The Future of Finance: Why security, not more apps, will power the financial super app GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/friday/wizzmoni-partners-with-oman-air-to-launch-ai-powered-co-branded-wizz-voyager-multi-currency-travel-card-2-1.500654146 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/l9phlrsg/Wizzmoni.jpg From L-R: Krishnan R, Director & CEO, Wizzmoni India, with Surya Kuchibotla, VP – Retailing, Ancillary & Commerce, Oman Air, at Oman Air–Wizz Voyager travel card launch Gulf News en 2026-08-27T15:06:14.566+04:00 Wizzmoni partners with Oman Air to launch AI-powered co-branded ‘Wizz Voyager’ multi-currency travel card Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/acrid-stench-charred-walls-reveal-devastation-of-pakistan-infant-ward-fire-1.500654128 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/6wdzdayc/newsml_afp_com_20260827T071342Z_doc_c6lf6wg.jpeg Security personnel stand in a damaged corridor at the site, a day after a fire at the Mother and Child Health ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital in Islamabad on August 27, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T14:58:55.172+04:00 Acrid stench, charred walls reveal devastation of Pakistan infant ward fire Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/rachin-ravindra-reveals-why-manchester-city-won-his-heart-1.500654133 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-04/ry387cio/newsml_afp_com_20260304T144307Z_doc_99wu6h9.jpeg New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra Gulf News en 2026-08-27T14:52:50.497+04:00 Rachin Ravindra reveals why Manchester City won his heart Football, Cricket https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/three-generations-of-emirati-healthcare-women-come-together-on-etihad-rail-ahead-of-emirati-womens-day-1.500654123 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/597i3snv/Burjeel-Holdings-brings-together-three-generations-of-Emirati-healthcare-women-onboard-Etihad-Rail.jpg Burjeel Holdings brings together three generations of Emirati healthcare women onboard Etihad Rail Gulf News en 2026-08-27T14:42:55.656+04:00 Three generations of Emirati healthcare women come together on Etihad Rail ahead of Emirati Women’s Day Company News https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/no-human-chief-guest-rs12-million-robot-steals-ujjain-show-1.500654124 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/250fl6m4/PHHH.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-27T14:42:44.317+04:00 No human chief guest? Rs1.2 million robot steals Ujjain show India, Viral Video https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/rakul-preet-singh-reveals-unseen-facets-of-surpanakha-that-drew-her-to-ramayana-role-1.500653974 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/h5pvk6va/202608273920244.jpeg Rakul Preet Singh reveals what made give her nod to portray Surpanakha in ‘Ramayana’ Gulf News en 2026-08-27T14:37:50.099+04:00 Rakul Preet Singh reveals unseen facets of Surpanakha that drew her to ‘Ramayana’ role BollyWood, bollywood https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/hdfc-bank-faces-class-action-lawsuit-in-us-shares-decline-1.500654028 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/8bsl8pvi/cats_RDqghre.jpg HDFC Bank faces class action lawsuit in US, shares decline. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T14:25:50.089+04:00 HDFC Bank faces class-action lawsuit in US, shares decline Banking, India https://gulfnews.com/uae/largest-ever-abu-dhabi-hunting-and-equestrian-exhibition-opens-tomorrow-1.500654097 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-07/yumymq85/downloaded-image-41.jpg Falconry is firmly in the spotlight at this event Gulf News en 2026-08-27T14:23:30.326+04:00 Largest-ever Abu Dhabi hunting and equestrian exhibition opens tomorrow UAE, Events https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/ogold-expands-international-reach-through-strategic-partnership-with-belobaba-1.500654096 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/15sng1l9/OGold.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-27T14:19:51.512+04:00 OGold expands international reach through strategic partnership with BELOBABA Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/world/mexico-arrests-man-for-killing-influencer-on-livestream-1.500653983 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/01lsyif7/Cesar-Gastelum.jpg Cesar Gastelum Gulf News en 2026-08-27T14:09:32.722+04:00 Mexico arrests man for killing influencer on livestream World https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/how-abu-dhabis-community-events-are-bringing-residents-closer-1.500654048 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/6pnha69c/abu-dhabi-events.jpg Local gatherings foster stronger bonds among Abu Dhabi’s diverse residents https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/6j8y0a53/Martina-Venus.jpeg Martina Venus, founder of Abu Dhabi Flea Market https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/9z4qtkck/flea-market.jpg The markets have been held in different parts of Abu Dhabi, including Al Bandar, German School Abu Dhabi, Marks & Spencer Mall, and Grand Millennium Al Wahda https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/nuk8gnyz/Abdulla-Al-Suwaidi.jpeg Abdulla Al Suwaidi, CEO of Sandbox Events https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/o1m3829t/playground.jpg Playgrounds event held at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/0mbszi68/Laura-Profile.JPG Laura Davison, director of consumer marketing at That Abu Dhabi Girl https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/3hu6eluw/that-abu-dhabi-girl.jpg That Abu Dhabi Girl community gathering Gulf News en 2026-08-27T14:07:33.585+04:00 How Abu Dhabi’s community events are bringing residents closer people, Community, UAE, UAE, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/tie-the-rakhi-game-on-7-uae-gaming-spots-for-a-sibling-smackdown-or-not-this-raksha-bandhan-1.500654032 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/yh1r4n72/Rakhi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/zwx5w9ey/brass_monkey_ladies_night_1755b03344e_original_ratio.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-07/gohjceug/Trampoline_1.jpg How high can you jump? Try your luck at Loco Bear https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/uystlecd/Top_Golf_Dubai__176c72cc10a_original_ratio.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/epbjxzuj/Incredible_Ramadan_deals_you_won_t_want_to_miss_178d07ba683_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-27T13:54:28.872+04:00 Tie the rakhi, game on: 7 UAE gaming spots for a sibling smackdown (or not) this Raksha Bandhan Entertainment, Lifestyle, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah-rolls-out-residential-parking-permits-in-three-neighbourhoods-1.500654067 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/0396m704/32e9016f-b88e-4a7c-8a98-117a322dca81.png Gulf News en 2026-08-27T13:47:42.645+04:00 Sharjah rolls out residential parking permits in three neighbourhoods UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/did-ronaldinho-really-score-at-46-the-truth-behind-viral-video-1.500654062 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/ch5f641r/newsml_afp_com_20260820T200448Z_doc_c66q8lq.jpeg Newly recruited Brazilian football player Ronaldinho poses on stage with the jersey of Ravenna FC next to the president of the club, Ignazio Cipriani (R) during the team presentation in Marina di Ravenna on August 20, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T13:42:51.185+04:00 Did Ronaldinho really score at 46? The truth behind viral video Football, Trending, football https://gulfnews.com/things-to-do/10-things-you-can-get-for-free-in-dubai-this-emirati-womens-day-1.500653934 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/pgnr0qi0/Hilly-Natural-Mountains-Aesthetics-Mood-Photo-Collage-24.png To Emirati Women's Day venues across Dubai are giving away complimentary desserts, drinks, spa treatments and experiences. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/ul1yng55/Amaru__5_.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/dtne6g8u/image-3.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/ilb0shgx/image-86.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/e08btrox/img_9805_2.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/zmddyeir/image-4.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/3tmdt2ic/arrogante.webp https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/dlvbzy91/coya.webp https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/4lnr4ycr/salvaje.webp https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/s3semhdo/Feature-Image-2-8.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/nptn834b/Feature-Image-2-9.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-27T13:41:06.214+04:00 10 things you can get for free in Dubai this Emirati Women's Day Things To Do, Lifestyle, Food, Emirati Women's Day https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/tollywood-director-pavan-sadineni-booked-for-alleged-sexual-abuse-sent-to-judicial-custody-1.500654027 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/j4jyfmpu/ANI_20260827090947.jpg Telugu film director Pavan Sadineni (Photo/instagram/@sadinenipavan) Gulf News en 2026-08-27T13:37:49.149+04:00 Tollywood director Pavan Sadineni booked for alleged sexual abuse, sent to judicial custody Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubais-shared-housing-law-with-up-to-dh1m-fines-comes-into-effect-will-there-be-inspections-evictions-now-1.500654011 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/05/21/1.1928249_3792938631_16adb1b09ad_large.jpg Photo of a shared accommodation used for illustrative purposes. The new law regulates shared housing in Dubai, safeguarding the rights of owners and residents, ensuring safe and healthy living conditions, preventing overcrowding and informal housing, addressing building and land use violations, promoting fair rentals, and supporting the stability and appearance of the emirate’s real estate market. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T13:11:11.955+04:00 Dubai’s shared housing law with up to Dh1m fines comes into effect: Will there be inspections, evictions now? UAE, Property, UAE, Dubai property, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-issues-red-alerts-as-heavy-rain-flash-floods-threaten-several-regions-1.500653979 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/ldip3rji/Saudi-weather.webp Moderate to heavy thunderstorms are expected over parts of Jazan, Asir, Al Baha, Mecca and Medina. The downpours could trigger flash floods and would be accompanied by hail and strong winds stirring up dust and sand. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T13:04:06.776+04:00 Saudi Arabia issues red alerts as heavy rain, flash floods threaten several regions Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/anwar-gargash-media-credibility-vital-to-protect-truth-from-misinformation-1.500653999 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/trhqmcpg/Dr-Anwar-Mohammed-Gargash.avif Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T13:03:21.729+04:00 Anwar Gargash: Media credibility vital to protect truth from misinformation Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/uae-to-compete-in-acc-mens-premier-cup-2026-in-malaysia-1.500653872 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/uur5897o/n2l06n1a1ka0u1vpo.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-27T13:02:32.612+04:00 UAE to compete in ACC Men's Premier Cup 2026 in Malaysia Sport https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/al-maktoum-airport-10-key-numbers-uae-travellers-need-to-know-about-dubais-new-airport-1.500654003 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/04/28/New-Dubai-airport_18f23a09260_large.jpg Dubai's proposed $35 billion airport project aims to position Al Maktoum International as the largest in the world, with a final capacity projected to accommodate 260 million passengers. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/579btxg1/AMIA-Ext.PNG An artist’s impression of Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), where a 50km automated people mover will connect nine stations. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T13:02:16.643+04:00 Al Maktoum Airport: 10 key numbers UAE travellers need to know about Dubai’s new airport Aviation, Travel, Dubai Airports, Dubai South https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/back-to-school-5-must-have-tablets-on-noon-for-studying-creating-and-staying-connected-1.500650484 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/wp7kgw17/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-024257-PM.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/uhlw2qkw/1ce2ce8e-a6ca-487f-88fb-32c553e66d76.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/1q56x04y/fabc5875-46b3-4531-9e7a-7e473e4303f2.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/kt3jrp1o/fd7a467d-7603-46dd-b68e-a13ffe743002.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/lv956v5t/1368fe2a-1c0f-4498-a13a-57bb1b1b6cbc.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/ny5jlh8m/e31bb847-a128-4855-9a19-f759237fa30b.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-27T13:00:00.000+04:00 Back to School: 5 must-have tablets on noon for studying, creating and staying connected Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/liverpool-agree-162m-deal-to-sign-bradley-barcola-from-psg-1.500654010 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-14/wuzn8f6m/newsml_afp_com_20260714T000000Z_PH_GTY_2286103705.jpeg Bradley Barcola #12 of France looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between France and Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-14/wuzn8f6m/newsml_afp_com_20260714T000000Z_PH_GTY_2286103705.jpeg Bradley Barcola #12 of France looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between France and Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T12:59:16.802+04:00 Liverpool agree $162m deal to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG Football, football, Football transfers https://gulfnews.com/technology/meta-gives-kids-two-hours-a-day-on-instagram-and-facebook-1.500654006 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/pqc36zux/202608263919561.jpg While acknowledging the changes go further than Meta has ever gone when it comes to child safety, critics and children’s advocates cautioned it will not solve its myriad problems overnight. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T12:55:24.980+04:00 Meta gives kids two hours a day on Instagram and Facebook Technology, technology https://gulfnews.com/sport/vozinha-shines-in-his-first-start-for-colo-colo-1.500653989 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/7tbktac3/newsml_afp_com_20260806T003545Z_doc_c4389yl.jpeg Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha poses during his presentation as new Colo Colo goalkeeper at the Monumental Stadium in Santiago on August 5, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T12:54:38.197+04:00 Vozinha shines in his first start for Colo Colo Sport, Football https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/dravid-sehwag-back-in-india-team-after-14-years-1.500653959 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/be0ra50i/IMG_7378_es6ChXg.jpeg Aaryavir Sehwag, Anvay Dravid picked in India U-19 squad for series against Australia Gulf News en 2026-08-27T12:42:30.880+04:00 Dravid, Sehwag back in India team after 14 years Cricket, Sport https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/iran-oman-talks-on-strait-of-hormuz-what-we-know-1.500653198 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-26/kol744wh/ANI_20260626055521.jpg Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi Gulf News en 2026-08-27T12:36:38.579+04:00 Iran-Oman talks on Strait of Hormuz: What we know Gulf https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/sonu-nigam-pulled-into-kriti-sanons-raksha-bandhan-ad-row-after-mistaken-identity-this-is-not-me-1.500653963 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/s2f33rp1/Sonu_Nigam___Don_t_mess_with_a_mad_man__17406ecc034_original_ratio.jpg Three decades deep into a career that's shaped the sound of Bollywood, Sonu Nigam isn't short on material to choose from Gulf News en 2026-08-27T12:36:08.249+04:00 Sonu Nigam pulled into Kriti Sanon’s Raksha Bandhan ad row after mistaken identity: ‘This is not me' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/golfer-suspended-for-betting-on-pga-tour-events-1.500653965 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/38d2zjqm/preview.jpg Matt Gogel will face a ban as a punishment for the wrong-doing https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/u43frvyu/newsml_afp_com_20260822T000000Z_PH_GTY_2291060625.jpeg Vince India and Jake Staiano, received similar suspensions of six and three months respectively for similar betting violations. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T12:34:00.971+04:00 Golfer suspended for betting on PGA Tour events Sport, Golf-in-UAE, LIV Golf, UAE Golf https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/welcome-to-uni-a-graduates-guide-to-surviving-your-first-semester-1.500645591 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-19/s8b9dwqb/shutterstock2617771655.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-27T12:27:16.837+04:00 Welcome to Uni: A graduate’s guide to surviving your first semester Living-UAE, UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/champions-league-draw-202627-uae-time-pots-new-rules-and-key-details-1.500653950 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/3lwon3hd/Champions-League-draw-2026-UAE-time-pots-and-key-details Champions League draw 2026: UAE time, pots and key details https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/3lwon3hd/Champions-League-draw-2026-UAE-time-pots-and-key-details Champions League draw 2026: UAE time, pots and key details Gulf News en 2026-08-27T12:25:40.922+04:00 Champions League draw 2026/27: UAE time, pots, new rules and key details Football, football https://gulfnews.com/uae/adek-expands-summer-work-placements-giving-578-abu-dhabi-students-hands-on-career-experience-1.500653956 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/pqntnyn1/ADEK https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/nxz25ao2/Photo_3.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-27T12:25:21.784+04:00 ADEK expands summer work placements, giving 578 Abu Dhabi students hands-on career experience UAE, Education https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/syria-now-offers-international-card-payments-as-financial-system-reconnects-1.500653895 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-22/b2pbtkha/newsml_afp_com_20260722T151906Z_doc_c2vl2h8.jpeg Ongoing construction work is pictured at a site in Marota City, a new mixed-use development project near the Umayyad Square in Damascus earlier this year. Photo used for illustrative purposes. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T12:23:20.908+04:00 Syria takes major step towards international card payments after first transactions in 15 years Banking, Syria, Visa https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/how-robert-downey-jrs-iron-man-death-sets-up-doomsday-collapse-and-what-it-costs-the-avengers-to-face-him-1.500653875 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/zhakbare/avengers.avif Robert Downey Jr in Endgame Gulf News en 2026-08-27T12:19:23.053+04:00 How Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man death sets up Doomsday collapse — and what it costs the Avengers to face him Entertainment