https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/usisrael-war-on-iran-day-35-us-rescues-missing-pilot-trump-seeks-15t-defense-budget-1.500494905 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-14/vu8bzciu/newsml_afp_com_20260314T144108Z_doc_a39y79w.jpeg This US Air Force handout photo released by US Central Command public affairs shows an F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft taking off for a mission during Operation Epic Fury at an undisclosed location on March 9, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/8t2bdei2/HEyAMomXoAAEhJo.jpg U.S. Navy fighter jets prepare for a combat flight during Operation Epic Fury. To date, U.S. forces have flown over 12,000 combat flights directly supporting Operation Epic Fury. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/nq0es7p9/HE7tITXXgAA26X9.jpg Since 1 March, WHO has verified over 20 attacks on health care in Iran, resulting in at least nine deaths, including that of an infectious diseases health worker and a member of the Iranian Red Crescent Society. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/kymkzv2a/HEmuHvXQAEQFg-.jpg Italian Prime Minister Arrives in Jeddah https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/91o4t4qh/Bridge.jpg Strike comes hours after President Trump vows massive damage if Iran resists. Gulf News en 2026-04-04T00:21:46.444+04:00 US–Israel war on Iran, day 35: US rescues missing pilot; Trump seeks $1.5t defence budget Mena, Americas, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-property-sales-reach-dh1767-billion-in-q1-2026-off-plan-demand-and-prices-hold-firm-1.500495516 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/im02ughf/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-26-at-4.17.41-PM.jpeg Dubai property market extends growth streak. Gulf News en 2026-04-04T00:01:00.000+04:00 Dubai property sales reach Dh176.7 billion in Q1 2026, off-plan demand and prices hold firm Property, Dubai property https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/spacex-ipo-can-elon-musk-justify-a-175-trillion-valuation-1.500495409 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2018/12/04/181204_SpaceX_resources1_16a0853a2ac_large.jpg File picture of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch. Gulf News en 2026-04-04T00:01:00.000+04:00 SpaceX IPO: Can Elon Musk justify a $1.75 trillion valuation? Markets, Americas https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/air-india-air-india-express-to-operate-42-flights-to-west-asia-on-april-4-1.500495789 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-11/k6axgvr2/AIR-INDIA-AND-AIR-INDIA-EXPRESS.jpg UAE flight update: Travel made easy with extra flights from UAE to India in April Gulf News en 2026-04-03T23:55:25.210+04:00 Air India, Air India Express to operate 42 flights to West Asia on April 4 Aviation, Travel, air india, India UAE travel, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/gargash-iran-missile-attacks-show-arrogance-not-strength-1.500495786 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-01/2mgaed21/Dr.-Anwar-Mohammed-Gargash Top UAE official criticises Zarif article, cites regional aggression. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T23:27:56.364+04:00 Gargash: Iran missile attacks show ‘arrogance, not strength’ Government, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/new-cbse-curriculum-202627-mathematics-science-go-two-level-three-languages-now-mandatory-1.500495781 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-01/ik6x019c/202604013730772.jpg CBSE rolls out curriculum on computational thinking, AI for Classes 3-8 from 2026-27 Gulf News en 2026-04-03T23:25:14.120+04:00 New CBSE curriculum 2026‑27: Mathematics, science go two-level; three languages now mandatory Education, CBSE, Education, UAE schools https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/kkr-captain-ajinkya-rahane-hits-back-at-critics-they-are-jealous-of-me-1.500494858 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/86zv42ww/newsml_afp_com_20260402T162337Z_doc_a6l99fr.jpeg Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Indian cricket player Ajinkya Rahane plays a shot during the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 2, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/86zv42ww/newsml_afp_com_20260402T162337Z_doc_a6l99fr.jpeg Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Indian cricket player Ajinkya Rahane plays a shot during the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 2, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T23:01:11.929+04:00 KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane hits back at critics: “They are jealous of me" Cricket, IPL, cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/58magnitude-quake-hits-afghanistan-pakistan-8-dead-in-kabul-1.500495772 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/02/07/Stock-Earthquake_1777b559696_large.jpg Epicenter in Hindu Kush sends strong shocks through northern Afghanistan, Pakistan Gulf News en 2026-04-03T22:57:37.714+04:00 5.8‑magnitude quake hits Afghanistan, Pakistan; 8 dead in Kabul Asia, Pakistan, Earthquake, Afghanistan https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/qatar-warns-dont-use-emergency-alert-tones-as-mobile-ringtones-1.500495754 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/paxl46my/NOTHING_phone_1894f2e4bc3_original_ratio.jpg Qatar warns against using emergency alert tones as ringtones Gulf News en 2026-04-03T22:14:04.411+04:00 Qatar warns: Don’t use emergency alert tones as mobile ringtones Qatar, Qatar, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/one-dead-four-injured-after-fires-at-habshan-gas-facilities-in-abu-dhabi-1.500495728 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/ry8poel9/uaeflag.JPG Four injured in incident, including 2 Egyptians and 2 Pakistani nationals Gulf News en 2026-04-03T21:34:19.763+04:00 UAE: Egyptian killed, 4 injured after debris hits Abu Dhabi gas facility UAE, UAE, Abu Dhabi, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/earthquake-in-india-tremors-felt-across-delhi-ncr-parts-of-north-india-1.500495717 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/ptvlrww0/202604033733605.jpg Tremors felt across Delhi-NCR, parts of North India Gulf News en 2026-04-03T21:16:10.778+04:00 Earthquake in India: Tremors felt across Delhi-NCR, parts of North India India, india, Earthquake https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/1-crew-member-rescued-after-us-fighter-jet-goes-down-in-iran-1.500495606 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/wtyp53n0/068088-01-02-Read-Only.jpg A media representative walks past a heavily damaged building following a strike at the Azadi Sport Complex in Tehran on April 3, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T20:50:51.973+04:00 1 crew member rescued after US fighter jet goes down in Iran Mena, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-national-bags-dh20m-in-big-ticket-1.500495687 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/lpx58zww/Screenshot-2026-04-03-at-8.14.05-PM.png Big Ticket’s live draw series 285 held in Abu Dhabi Gulf News en 2026-04-03T20:39:21.110+04:00 Indian national bags Dh20m in Big Ticket UAE, UAE, Abu Dhabi, Big Ticket https://gulfnews.com/business/abu-dhabi-aluminium-complex-recovery-could-take-up-to-12-months-1.500495683 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-19/caug7tn1/_1x_1.jpg The company said the site sustained damage following recent attacks and is undergoing phased recovery, with full restoration of operations expected to take time. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T20:26:53.380+04:00 Abu Dhabi aluminium complex recovery could take up to 12 months Business, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/do-you-know-my-name-sheikh-mohammeds-moment-with-child-melts-hearts-1.500495680 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/tdif8iq1/Screenshot-2026-04-03-at-8.22.27-PM.png Sheikh Mohammed was seen engaging in a warm, spontaneous conversation with a young girl, Bella Maria. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T20:26:29.024+04:00 'Do you know my name?': Sheikh Mohammed's moment with child melts hearts people https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/why-abhishek-sharma-was-fined-despite-srhs-win-1.500495676 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-28/rehlll7i/newsml_afp_com_20260328T143259Z_doc_a62h64u.jpeg Sunrisers Hyderabad's Indian cricket player Abhishek Sharma https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-28/rehlll7i/newsml_afp_com_20260328T143259Z_doc_a62h64u.jpeg Sunrisers Hyderabad's Indian cricket player Abhishek Sharma walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal during the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 28, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T20:13:41.770+04:00 Why Abhishek Sharma was fined despite SRH's win? Cricket, IPL, cricket https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-temperatures-to-rise-up-to-5c-in-april-ncm-says-1.500495586 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/07/17/hot-summer-heat_1896476525d_large.jpg Temperatures to climb as changing systems bring clouds and rain chances Gulf News en 2026-04-03T18:33:57.131+04:00 UAE temperatures to rise up to 5°C in April, NCM says Weather https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/dubai-born-hotel-group-enters-morocco-with-casablanca-launch-1.500495580 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/kqob8h7x/Leva.jpg The hotel, formerly known as the Washington Hotel, will undergo a phased refurbishment. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/85811zdg/JS_Anand__Founder___CEO__LEVA_Hotels_and_Ismail_OUKRID__COO_of_the_Group_at_Ares_Invest__Oukrid_Fami.jpeg JS Anand, Founder and CEO of LEVA Hotels and Ismail Oukrid, COO of the Group, Ares Invest, Oukrid Family Office. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T18:27:01.926+04:00 Dubai-born hotel group enters Morocco with Casablanca launch Tourism, Hotels, Dubai tourism, travel https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/what-do-astronauts-eat-on-the-way-to-the-moon-inside-the-artemis-ii-menu-1.500495558 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/llp6q3ko/newsml_afp_com_20260402T013941Z_doc_a6hr9vv.jpeg The Artemis II crewed lunar mission lifts off from Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on April 1, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/4thxp1sb/menu.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/bdfk1t9h/newsml_afp_com_20260403T072350Z_doc_a6mu8g3.jpeg This screen grab from NASA's feed released on April 3, 2026, shows the four Artemis II crew members (L-R) Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialist, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander, Christina Koch, Artemis II mission specialist and Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot as they head to orbit the Moon for the first time in more than half a century. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T18:10:46.296+04:00 What do astronauts eat on the way to the Moon? Inside the Artemis II menu Americas https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/mohammed-bin-rashid-40-million-students-join-arab-reading-challenge-1.500495493 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-23/kswp562f/STAFFNAT_251023_Arab_Reading_Challenge_VSAKLANI_11761217557005.jpg Students at the 2025 Arab Reading Challenge award ceremony. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T17:42:41.433+04:00 Mohammed bin Rashid: 40 million students join Arab Reading Challenge Government https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/uae-minister-says-food-supply-steady-urges-residents-to-avoid-stockpiling-1.500495531 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/dgxzku1f/inv02le61ka1baypn.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-03T17:26:03.110+04:00 UAE minister says food supply steady, urges residents to avoid stockpiling Retail, UAE https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/from-super-mario-galaxy-to-project-hail-mary-your-uae-weekend-watchlist-1.500495416 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/nifvrjud/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-03-at-4.31.54-PM.jpeg Super Mario Galaxy, Project Hail Mary, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, Scream 7 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-31/ue6otbcc/preview.jpg This image released by Universal Pictures shows, from left, Luigi, voiced by Charlie Day, Mario, voiced by Chris Pratt, Yoshi, voiced by Donald Glover, and Princess Peach, voiced by Anya Taylor-Joy, in a scene from "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-17/te8xo1ug/preview.jpg This image released by Amazon MGM Studios shows Ryan Gosling in a scene from "Project Hail Mary." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-18/a0v809tt/preview.jpg This image released by Searchlight Pictures shows Samara Weaving in a scene from "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/9wh1xthv/P_HO00012959_1773660427800.jpg Beshama https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-01/ycwdmlj7/preview.jpg This image released by Paramount Pictures shows the character Ghostface in a scene from "Scream 7." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/2kciv14y/kekek.avif Anna Cathcart and Sangheon Lee in XO Kitty, Season 3 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/mdfzzoxl/The-Bad-Guys-The-Series-Season-2-Trailer-0-39-screenshot.png The Bad Guys: S2 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-26/di37pejw/20260121141827Bloodhounds-2.jpg.webp First look at Bloodhounds 2 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/4gdew8vo/MV5BMjI0ODFiNTEtMGZjNi00YTA0LWEyZmQtZmU0ZTE0ZWYxMTg3XkEyXkFqcGdeQXZ3ZXNsZXk.V1.jpg Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/7ijfozdb/OTK-103-00868R-H-2025.jpg.webp Daredevil: Born Again Gulf News en 2026-04-03T17:19:04.892+04:00 From Super Mario Galaxy to Project Hail Mary: Your UAE weekend watchlist Lifestyle, Entertainment, disney, movies, mammootty, UAE cinema guide, Marvel https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-metro-operator-names-new-chief-to-lead-next-growth-phase-1.500495512 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/60ntew5o/e3a805ae-7a68-4a85-ada7-194b397ebb6b.jpg Mr. Sardana’s career is defined by navigating high-density rail environments. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T17:16:26.186+04:00 Dubai Metro operator names new chief to lead next growth phase Transport https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ranjith-sexual-assault-case-lawyer-mohammed-siyad-steps-down-over-conflict-of-interest-claims-1.500495495 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/iu763m3h/202604013729395.jpg Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith sent to judicial custody; govt stands with survivor, says Kerala Minister Gulf News en 2026-04-03T17:08:54.580+04:00 Ranjith sexual assault case: Lawyer Mohammed Siyad steps down over conflict of interest claims Entertainment, India, South-Indian, kerala, kerala cinema https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-traffic-alert-hessa-street-diversion-this-weekend-1.500495478 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-12/3b0zz913/Hessa-Street-Development-Project Drivers urged to use alternative routes as works begin at key intersection. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T16:46:13.607+04:00 Dubai traffic alert: Hessa Street diversion this weekend Transport https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/dhurandhar-director-aditya-dhar-hits-back-over-baseless-plagiarism-claims-1.500495439 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/iimohga8/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-03-at-4.16.04-PM.jpeg Aditya Dhar director of Ranveer Singh's action thriller Dhurandhar The Revenge is accused of plagiarism Gulf News en 2026-04-03T16:45:24.484+04:00 Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar hits back over 'baseless' plagiarism claims Entertainment, BollyWood, bollywood https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/artemis-ii-astronauts-rocket-toward-the-moon-after-spending-a-day-around-earth-1.500495475 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/bdfk1t9h/newsml_afp_com_20260403T072350Z_doc_a6mu8g3.jpeg This screen grab from NASA's feed released on April 3, 2026, shows the four Artemis II crew members (L-R) Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialist, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander, Christina Koch, Artemis II mission specialist and Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot as they head to orbit the Moon for the first time in more than half a century. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T16:38:50.242+04:00 Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth Americas https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/fashion/meet-uae-based-designer-shehna-hussain-bringing-personalised-modest-fashion-to-paris-fashion-week-2026-1.500490520 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-30/6lm4rk2x/DSC02847.JPG Shehna Hussain, UAE designer showcases her collection at Paris Modest Fashion Week https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-30/qmogr379/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-11.03.56-AM.png Fashion by Shehna at Istanbul Modest Fashion Week https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-30/rkaou2iw/7FelopaterEffat-Photographer-12115.jpg Abu Dhabi Modest Fashion Week at 2025 St Regis https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-30/aiq5x0of/DSC_2922.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-30/5em9gsh5/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-11.06.17-AM.png Nafs Collection by Shehna https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-30/37lapfa5/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-11.10.24-AM.png Sukoon Collection Preview by Shehna https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-30/uttnrq48/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-10.50.37-AM.png Behind the scenes of Fashion by Shehna https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-30/49vgd74m/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-11.06.44-AM.png Movement collection by Shehna Gulf News en 2026-04-03T16:34:51.688+04:00 Meet UAE-based designer Shehna Hussain bringing personalised modest fashion to Paris Fashion Week 2026 Fashion, Lifestyle, Fashion, lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/new-daily-weight-loss-pill-approved-in-uae-no-injections-needed-1.500495458 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/06/02/pills--generic_172731ff67e_large.jpg Photo for illustrative purposes only Gulf News en 2026-04-03T16:32:43.450+04:00 New daily weight-loss pill approved in UAE, no injections needed Health https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/how-filipino-seafarers-can-get-help-as-middle-east-situation-evolves-1.500495441 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-18/lxv3p8ly/202603183712891.jpg Hotlines available for Filipino seafarers in need of assistance Gulf News en 2026-04-03T16:25:54.736+04:00 How Filipino seafarers can get help as Middle East situation evolves Mena, Philippines, Philippines, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/iran-war-massive-plume-of-smoke-rises-from-kuwait-refinery-after-drone-attack-1.500495451 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/epa19u4y/DSSS.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-03T16:18:54.867+04:00 Iran war: Massive plume of smoke rises from Kuwait refinery after drone attack Gulf, Kuwait, news-video, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/abu-dhabi-12-injured-after-missile-debris-falls-in-ajban-1.500495445 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/u6ccc9nw/UAEflag.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-04-03T16:14:19.782+04:00 Abu Dhabi: 12 injured after missile debris falls in Ajban Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-begins-sidewalk-upgrades-covering-90000-sqm-in-2026-plan-1.500495435 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/90henkaw/326c5af1-f024-44d0-88f0-8d95cd2c8d5d.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/w1oyznr8/b6ad6d27_d88c_4569_b1dc_f5cea84f2439.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/santp7ff/771fc441-7316-4715-95c0-1054fc445dbd.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/ivisb2xu/5fb1b689-7e2b-4a71-863c-b6ae578599be.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-03T16:03:19.281+04:00 Dubai begins sidewalk upgrades covering 90,000 sqm in 2026 plan Transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-launches-unified-platform-with-121-digital-services-under-zero-bureaucracy-drive-1.500495421 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/z8jimg0d/76162d9a-e82c-4e67-b442-b5258cf8e480.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-04-03T15:50:03.425+04:00 UAE launches unified platform with 121 digital services under zero bureaucracy drive Government https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/when-will-the-icc-decide-on-dutertes-appeal-and-whats-at-stake-1.500495355 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-28/af1mo5v1/newsml_afp_com_20251128T111830Z_doc_86g67hr.jpeg Portraits of Philippines' former president Rodrigo Duterte are displayed outside the International Criminal Court in The Hague Gulf News en 2026-04-03T15:39:38.027+04:00 When will the ICC decide on Duterte’s appeal and what's at stake Philippines, Europe, Philippines, Europe https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/abu-dhabi-shuts-amina-restaurant-over-food-safety-violations-1.500495408 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/o9yn2pzo/HE-g2jRaAAAZJvB.jpg Restaurant closed in Abu Dhabi after repeated food safety breaches. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T15:37:26.713+04:00 Abu Dhabi shuts Amina Restaurant over food safety violations emergencies https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/uae-scales-up-food-production-with-140-new-products-in-pipeline-1.500495391 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/08/05/20200805-farm-hands_173bd01d103_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-03T15:32:04.470+04:00 UAE scales up food production with 140 new products in pipeline Retail, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/nct-127-future-after-mark-lees-exit-explained-lineup-changes-military-service-and-inactive-members-1.500495381 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-29/dfl0h19g/newsml_afp_com_20190928T000000Z_PH_GTY_1177734404.jpeg Johnny, Haechan, Mark, Jaehyun, Taeyong of NCT 127 at the 2019 Global Citizen Festival: Power The Movement in Central Park on September 28, 2019 in New York City. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T15:26:11.813+04:00 NCT 127 future after Mark Lee's exit explained: Lineup changes, military service and inactive members Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-air-defense-intercepted-18-ballistic-missiles-4-cruise-missiles-and-47-drones-from-iran-on-april-3-2026-1.500495387 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/lwjvpo7p/UAEflag Gulf News en 2026-04-03T15:25:39.141+04:00 UAE air defense intercepted 18 ballistic missiles, 4 cruise missiles and 47 drones from Iran on April 3, 2026 Government, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/lost-your-job-in-the-uae-here-are-your-essential-legal-rights-and-entitlements-1.500495384 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-12/0y2wlntf/STAFFNAT_260312_Office_Rush_VSAKLANI_101773319833771.jpg Evening rush in Business Bay as office workers head home after work in Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T15:19:25.071+04:00 Lost your job in the UAE? Here are your essential legal rights and entitlements Living-Ask-Us, UAE Labour Law https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/bahrain/bahrain-intercepts-188-missiles-445-drones-since-start-of-iranian-attacks-1.500495378 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/ojp3v59n/bx702l3x1ka15sqpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-03T15:18:20.408+04:00 Bahrain intercepts 188 missiles, 445 drones since start of Iranian attacks Bahrain https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/what-lies-beneath-trumps-ballroom-a-hidden-military-complex-1.500495382 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-30/rjtk153n/newsml_afp_com_20260329T000000Z_PH_GTY_2268502724.jpeg President Donald Trump holds a rendering of the proposed East Wing of the White House while speaking to members of the media onboard Air Force One on March 29, 2026 while en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland from West Palm Beach Florida. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T15:17:26.337+04:00 What lies beneath Trump’s ballroom: A hidden military complex Americas, Donald Trump, America https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/dubai-announces-ev-supercharging-stations-across-600-parking-spaces-in-parks-beaches-1.500495373 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/11/22/Stock-EV-Charging-Station_18bf62665f9_large.jpg Photo used for illustrative purposes Gulf News en 2026-04-03T15:12:50.627+04:00 Dubai announces EV supercharging stations across 600 parking spaces in parks, beaches Environment, Government, UAE, Dubai, Dubai Municipality https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/ogold-sets-a-new-regional-standard-with-individual-account-level-insurance-and-comprehensive-war-risk-protection-2-1.500495377 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/v00zs1t0/Image1200x900.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-03T15:05:56.868+04:00 OGold sets a new regional standard with individual account-level insurance and comprehensive war risk protection Company News https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/iran-war-fertilizer-supply-squeeze-deepens-raising-risks-for-global-food-prices-1.500495362 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-19/et3hike9/newsml_afp_com_20260319T092544Z_doc_a3vj9z9.jpeg Fertilizer is unloaded from a ship at the port in Lianyungang, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province on March 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/b18btznq/fertilizer fertilizer https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/qt776olt/fertilizer fertilizer https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/jxp5kn9c/fertilizer fertilizer Gulf News en 2026-04-03T15:02:55.236+04:00 Iran war: Fertilizer supply squeeze deepens, raising risks for global food prices Retail, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/the-kurator/flair/the-khan-reopens-as-damascus-cultural-heartbeat-1.500495358 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/4jr61tmm/DSC08222cmjnRVB-1.jpg The Khan offers a a selection as rich as it is diverse carefully selected by Amjad Malki and Sandra Hakim https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/fcq8u2xh/DSC08414cmjnRVB.jpg   It holds its own history as it is housed inside a 17th-century caravanserai Gulf News en 2026-04-03T14:49:15.486+04:00 The Khan reopens as Damascus’ cultural heartbeat Flair, Lifestyle, The Kurator https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-uae-community-helped-raise-millions-for-captains-through-careems-tip-matching-campaign-1.500495342 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/vrqv9b8y/Careem.jpg Captains across Careem Food, Quik, Box, Shops, Rides, and Hala Taxi benefited from the initiative Gulf News en 2026-04-03T14:38:43.168+04:00 How UAE community helped raise millions for captains through Careem’s tip-matching campaign UAE, Ramadan, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/emirates-nbd-gets-rbi-nod-for-3-billion-rbl-bank-deal-1.500495341 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2017/7/23/1_16a084186a8.2063178_4127143261_16a084186a8_large.jpg RBI clears Emirates NBD entry into RBL, marking a major shift in Indian banking. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T14:36:36.037+04:00 Emirates NBD gets RBI nod for $3 billion RBL Bank deal Banking, Emirates NBD, india https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/BestBuys-lifestyle/7-multitasking-moisturisers-and-serums-to-prep-your-skin-for-uae-summers-2026-1.500495300 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/niaz77qv/Woman_taking_on_a_skincare_routine_18bd841d667_original_ratio.jpg Consistency is key when it comes to skincare. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T14:32:10.128+04:00 7 multi‑tasking moisturisers and serums to prep your skin for UAE summers, 2026 BestBuys-Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/united-in-strength/celebrity-pianist-omar-harfouch-brings-concerto-for-peace-to-dubai-to-counter-fake-news-and-spotlight-citys-safety-1.500495235 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/jzdnmchs/Omar-Harfouch Celebrity pianist Omar Harfouch brings ‘Concerto for Peace’ to Dubai to counter fake news and spotlight city’s safety https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/12/10/Omar-Harfouch-Orlando-Bloom_193b12c2c47_large.jpg Omar Harfouch along with Hollywood star and UNICEF Ambassador Orlando Bloom at the Concerto for Peace in Dubai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/vifdgfe5/Omar-Harfouch Omar Harfouch with his patrons https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/sd4wfohz/Omar-Harfouch Omar Harfouch doing what he does best Gulf News en 2026-04-03T14:21:37.054+04:00 Celebrity pianist Omar Harfouch brings ‘Concerto for Peace’ to Dubai to counter fake news and spotlight city’s safety United in Strength, UAE, Entertainment, Music, World, UAE, Donald Trump, Music, Iran Israel conflict, United Nations https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/philippines-solar-loan-turns-suns-power-into-a-salary-deduction-how-to-apply-1.500495249 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/mf8uac1v/Solar-2025-11-10-13-16-31.jpg A rooftop solar installation in the Philippines. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/c2dqouzt/GSIS-GFA.jpg The state-owned pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) had a total of 2,736,710 members and pensioners as of March 2025. Photo shows the GSIS headquarters in Pasay City, Metro Manila. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T14:21:35.506+04:00 Philippines: Solar loan turns sun's power into a salary deduction — how to apply Energy, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/abu-dhabi-opens-eight-centres-for-autism-diagnosis-1.500495329 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/jzu6669m/autism.jpg Centres across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra offer timely assessments. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T14:21:21.361+04:00 Abu Dhabi opens eight centres for autism diagnosis Health, Health, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/reckless-drivers-spotted-on-dubai-roads-police-issue-warning-1.500495321 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/g9f9mbfk/Dubai-Police-warn-motorists-against-reckless-driving Such behaviours can also escalate into dangerous confrontations between drivers Gulf News en 2026-04-03T14:09:41.833+04:00 Reckless drivers spotted on Dubai roads, police issue warning UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/stay-alert-abu-dhabi-police-warn-drivers-against-distracted-driving-1.500495314 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/fd2qttgs/driving.jpg Police urge motorists to stay focused to avoid serious accidents. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T14:09:26.060+04:00 Stay alert: Abu Dhabi Police warn drivers against distracted driving Transport, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/sport/uae-sport/dubai-basketball-stay-in-contention-for-euroleague-qualification-after-victory-over-monaco-1.500495306 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/13k49255/Dzana-MusaJustin-Anderson-2.jpg Dzana Musa and Justin Anderson of Dubai celebrate after an important win over Monaco https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/fprv80m2/Justin-Anderson-Monaco.jpg Anderson powers in a huge dunk for Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/3itkh6c3/Jurica_Golemac.jpg Head coach Jurica Golemac was in high praise of his team following their victory Gulf News en 2026-04-03T14:04:47.703+04:00 Dubai Basketball stay in contention for EuroLeague qualification after victory over Monaco UAE-Sport, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-board-denies-noc-thushara-moves-court-to-play-ipl-for-rcb-1.500495276 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/y9r4pfwf/Nuwan-Thushara Nuwan Thushara has moved the Colombo District Court https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/y9r4pfwf/Nuwan-Thushara Nuwan Thushara is moving to courts Gulf News en 2026-04-03T13:57:09.039+04:00 Sri Lanka board denies NOC; Thushara moves court to play IPL for RCB Cricket, IPL, IPL-Bangalore, cricket https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/grateful-beyond-words-sonam-kapoor-shares-tender-first-look-at-her-second-son-1.500495285 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/ct0y34rj/Screenshot-2026-04-03-at-1.34.16-PM.png Sonam Kapoor's son Gulf News en 2026-04-03T13:53:05.500+04:00 'Grateful beyond words': Sonam Kapoor shares tender first look at her second son Sonam Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor newborn, Sonam Kapoor Son https://gulfnews.com/uae/emirates-environmental-group-honours-52-entities-as-uae-deepens-net-zero-and-circular-economy-drive-1.500495272 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/a1ercv8b/2XEE8333.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/0eyq3rb1/2XEE8022.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-03T13:50:38.886+04:00 Emirates Environmental Group honours 52 entities as UAE deepens net zero and circular economy drive UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-fuel-prices-surge-over-50-as-oil-shock-hits-households-1.500495293 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/oldgaxgm/newsml_afp_com_20260402T212010Z_doc_a6m899e.jpeg Clients queue at a gas station amid rising petrol prices in Karachi on April 3, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T13:47:51.442+04:00 Pakistan fuel prices surge over 50% as oil shock hits households Pakistan, Energy, Pakistan, Fuel prices https://gulfnews.com/sport/hyderabad-thump-kolkata-in-ipl-1.500494745 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/poxffvl3/newsml_afp_com_20260402T172925Z_doc_a6ll23u.jpeg Sunrisers Hyderabad's Sri Lankan cricket player Eshan Malinga (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Kolkata Knight Riders' Indian player Ramandeep Singh during the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 2, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T13:47:14.302+04:00 Hyderabad thump Kolkata in IPL Sport, IPL, IPL-Hyderabad https://gulfnews.com/world/good-friday-and-easter-explained-the-meaning-behind-christianitys-holiest-days-1.500495284 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-18/4nyt7j3r/newsml_afp_com_20250418T133428Z_doc_42re86n.jpeg Participants wearing white masks push a carriage with a crucifix during an Easter traditional procession to mark Good Friday Gulf News en 2026-04-03T13:46:36.646+04:00 Good Friday and Easter explained: The meaning behind Christianity’s holiest days World, UAE, UAE, Easter https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trumps-stone-age-threat-to-iran-a-war-phrase-with-a-long-past-1.500495283 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/m7soctzu/trump.jpg US President Donald Trump speaks during the National Republican Congressional Committee's annual President's Dinner at Union Station in Washington, DC on March 25, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/evdi1jpl/Curtis-LeMay-Read-Only.jpg Curtis LeMay https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/kjr6q8my/James-Baker-Read-Only.jpg James Baker https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/i5gu9ue1/US-deputy-secretary-of-state-Richard-Armitage-Read-Only.jpg Richard Armitage Gulf News en 2026-04-03T13:42:45.476+04:00 Trump’s ‘Stone Age’ threat to Iran: A war phrase with a long past Mena, Americas, Iran, America, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/inside-dubais-work-from-hotel-trend-why-uae-residents-are-shifting-from-home-offices-and-why-its-paying-off-1.500495229 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/05/03/Stock-hotel-lobby_17932a81f09_large.jpg Across Dubai, hotels are leaning into this shift, transforming into hybrid spaces where you can answer emails, take meetings, and then head to the pool, spa, or dinner. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T13:19:21.239+04:00 Inside Dubai's work from hotel trend: Why UAE residents are shifting from home offices and why it's paying off UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/salman-khan-spent-hours-on-call-with-a-heart-transplant-fan-before-her-surgery-1.500495242 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/vs5bfs18/Screenshot-2026-04-03-at-1.05.06-PM.png The two met in person in 2018, after Reena's second heart transplant. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/3wu88n41/SalmanKhan17752002078131775200207944.png.avif Reena Raju with Salman Khan Gulf News en 2026-04-03T13:11:32.944+04:00 Salman Khan spent hours on call with a heart transplant fan before her surgery Salman Khan, Salman Khan heart patient, Being Human foundation, Salman Khan charity https://gulfnews.com/opinion/we-reached-the-moon-so-why-did-we-stop-dreaming-1.500495180 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/lsdoqvqv/gulfnews2026-04-02jwpk68a3202604023730950.avif NASA launches historic Artemis II crewed Moon mission https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/wfey8at5/gulfnews2026-04-02bp0y1hdfArtemis-II.avif With Artemis II, humans will for the first time orbit the Moon’s "far side" with their eyes, giving humanity a visceral, real‑time view of regions robotic missions have only mapped from afar.​ It's also the first human mission to fly around the Moon since Apollo, which ended 53 years ago. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T12:57:00.000+04:00 We reached the Moon — so why did we stop dreaming? Opinion https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/ras-al-khaimah-issues-new-law-to-curb-infectious-diseases-1.500495238 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/05/18/Stock-Ras-Al-Khaimah-Skyline_1882e2da696_large.jpg Law No. 4 of 2026 strengthens preventive measures in public health establishments. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T12:55:42.863+04:00 Ras Al Khaimah issues new law to curb infectious diseases Health, Ras Al Khaimah, Health https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/cosmo-stands-in-solidarity-with-the-uae-community-1.500495239 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/grnzaq39/K0A9918-qqq.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-03T12:54:51.328+04:00 COSMO stands in solidarity with the UAE community Company News https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/debris-falls-at-abu-dhabi-sites-after-iranian-missiles-intercepted-1.500495222 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/u6ccc9nw/UAEflag.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-04-03T12:41:35.320+04:00 Debris falls at Abu Dhabi gas sites after Iranian missiles intercepted Government, Abu Dhabi, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/uae-dh971-food-deals-restaurants-apps-you-need-to-know-1.500495190 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-12/4892sl2y/202601123635706.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-03T12:35:52.940+04:00 UAE Dh9.71 food deals: Restaurants & apps you need to know Lifestyle, UAE, Food, lifestyle, Food https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/katseyes-manon-removes-katseye-from-instagram-bio-amid-departure-rumours-1.500495158 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/elidpc9e/sddefault.jpg Manon Bannerman Gulf News en 2026-04-03T12:32:43.535+04:00 KATSEYE's Manon removes KATSEYE from Instagram bio amid departure rumours Entertainment, Music, Kpop, Music https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/part-of-manila-airport-terminal-1-ceiling-collapses-7-injured-1.500495187 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/fltqxi1f/ceiling-collapse-1.jpg Screengrabs showing part of the Terminal 1 of Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport ceiling that collapsed on Friday, April 3, 2026. Travelers within the vicinity were diverted as a precaution. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T12:32:22.561+04:00 Manila airport: 7 hurt as portion of Terminal 1 ceiling collapses during Good Friday rush Philippines https://gulfnews.com/your-money/saving-investment/should-your-next-car-be-electric-after-the-war-6-reasons-why-you-may-need-to-1.500494704 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/01/04/electric_car_1_resources1_16a3106ab22_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-03T12:30:00.000+04:00 Should your next car be electric after the war? 6 reasons why you may need to YourMoney-Saving-Investment, Retail https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/inside-irans-hormuz-strategy-who-can-pass-and-who-cant-1.500495192 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/70kly9xq/IranEnergyTriage72330-3c469-Read-Only.jpg Liberia-flagged tanker Shenlong Suezmax, carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia, that arrived clearing the Strait of Hormuz, is seen at the Mumbai Port in Mumbai, India, Thursday, March 12, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/7y77x2rs/Strait-of-Hormuz.png Gulf News en 2026-04-03T12:28:10.064+04:00 Inside Iran’s Hormuz strategy: Who can pass - and who can’t Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/no-country-has-the-right-to-disrupt-international-trade-flows-or-threaten-supply-routes-says-uae-minister-1.500495189 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-23/1nhwkgxc/hormuz-shipping-AFP-im-31808537.avif Geopolitical tensions in key sea routes pose new risks to global logistics. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T12:24:08.728+04:00 'No country has the right to disrupt international trade flows or threaten supply routes,' says UAE minister Business, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/american-university-in-dubai-extends-distance-learning-till-end-of-semester-1.500495178 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/s1gge4yf/Stock_e_learning_student_home_173e33d9d70_original_ratio.jpg Photo used for illustrative purposes Gulf News en 2026-04-03T12:21:14.850+04:00 American University in Dubai extends distance learning till end of semester Education, UAE, Dubai, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/pray-from-home-dubai-churches-announce-temporary-closures-1.500494898 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/45srl3dc/Copy_of_2020_04_10T153230Z_383966525_RC2R1G9U42LD_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH_CORONAVIRUS_EASTER_POLAND_1586688.jpg A mobile phone is used to transmit online celebrations on Good Friday Gulf News en 2026-04-03T12:17:22.200+04:00 Pray from home: Dubai churches announce temporary closures UAE, UAE, Easter in Dubai, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/uae-flags-unauthorised-financial-companies-urges-public-to-verify-licences-1.500495179 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-24/cng6v5oy/police.jpg Residents told to verify licences as scammers promise up to 10% monthly profit. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T12:09:28.170+04:00 UAE flags unauthorised financial companies, urges public to verify licences Markets, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-philippines-reaffirm-commitment-to-protect-filipino-workers-1.500495155 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/cxsbjzbf/dmw.jpg From left to right: Hans Cacdac, secretary of the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers and Dr. Abdulrahman Abdulmannan Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/5nmeyzdt/dmw-2.jpg From left to right: Philippine ambassador to the UAE Alfonso Ver and Philippine Department of Migrant Workers secretary Hans Cacdac Gulf News en 2026-04-03T12:06:07.773+04:00 UAE, Philippines reaffirm commitment to protect Filipino workers UAE, Philippines, UAE, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/abu-dhabi-launches-state-of-the-art-biobank-for-personalised-healthcare-1.500495168 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/jj1848p8/biobank.jpg The new biobank combines genomics, clinical data and lifestyle information to improve care outcomes. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T12:02:32.148+04:00 Abu Dhabi launches state-of-the-art biobank for personalised healthcare Health, Health, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/marks-handwritten-letter-reveals-his-next-step-after-leaving-nct-i-truly-want-to-find-those-answers-and-achieve-them-1.500495149 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/jo94g5gu/HE9klrxWUAACivc.jpeg Mark Lee will be exiting NCT and SM Entertainment Gulf News en 2026-04-03T11:56:08.761+04:00 Mark Lee NCT after 10 years to pursue his dreams in busking: 'With just an acoustic guitar' Mark Lee NCT exit, Mark handwritten letter, Mark Lee future plans, why Mark left NCT, SM Entertainment Mark, NCT news 2026, Mark Lee statement, Czennies reaction K-pop departures, Mark Lee solo career https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-defences-intercept-destroy-7-drones-on-april-3-1.500495042 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-14/72zpgwl3/1-Eqal-Tower-Riyadh-Saudi-Arabia.jpeg A view of the Saudi capital Riyadh. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T11:46:17.978+04:00 Saudi defences intercept, destroy 7 drones on April 3 Saudi https://gulfnews.com/business/vietnam-exports-surge-over-17-in-q1-2026-1.500495150 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/e0g7h8yy/VinFast_battery_electric_cars_for_export_184b0dd2d9a_original_ratio.jpg VinFast electric cars for export. According to Vietnam News Agency (VNA), export performance stayed robust, with total turnover hitting nearly $97 billion by mid-March, marking a 17.1 percent increase compared to the same period last year. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/qd0liyvi/PROGRESS_REPORT__Employees_make_a_phone_call_to_report_progress_and_receive_guidance_while_working_o.jpg Employees make a phone call to report progress and receive guidance while working on the ventilator production line at the Vinsmart factory, operated by Vingroup JSC, in Hanoi, Vietnam. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T11:38:58.375+04:00 Vietnam exports surge over 17% in Q1 2026 Business https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-intercepts-new-missiles-and-drones-from-iran-amid-rising-tensions-1.500495090 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-16/5zi4m2sa/UAEflag Gulf News en 2026-04-03T11:38:45.015+04:00 UAE air defences foil missile and drone attacks from Iran Government, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/distance-learning-in-the-uae-7-tips-for-students-to-create-a-focused-study-zone-at-home-1.500495112 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/s1gge4yf/Stock_e_learning_student_home_173e33d9d70_original_ratio.jpg The UAE on Monday night announced the continuation of distance learning across nurseries, kindergartens, and public and private schools. Photo used for illustrative purposes Gulf News en 2026-04-03T11:38:39.995+04:00 Distance learning in the UAE: 7 tips for students to create a focused study zone at home UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/mark-lee-parts-ways-with-nct-after-10-years-i-will-never-forget-where-i-started-1.500495101 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/43rv5npn/Mark-Lee-leaves-SM-Entertainment-and-NCT Mark Lee leaves SM entertainment and NCT Gulf News en 2026-04-03T11:15:24.994+04:00 Mark Lee pens emotional post after leaving NCT: 'I will never forget where I started' Entertainment, Music, Kpop, NCT, Music https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/xdc-network-expands-exchange-reach-with-kraken-usdc-listing-at-record-low-fee-1.500495126 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/sokcg70l/XDC-Network-pic1.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-04-03T11:07:30.908+04:00 XDC Network expands exchange reach with Kraken USDC listing at record low fee Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/sikh-gurudwara-and-hindu-temple-in-dubai-closed-until-further-notice-1.500495116 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/y10e8z1b/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-03-at-1.04.24-PM.jpeg Shri Krishna Temple in Dubai. Photo used for illustrative purposes. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/wchvqbl6/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-18-at-7.09.22-PM.jpeg The Hindu Temple Dubai. Photo used for illustrative purposes https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-06/w50i5dph/Vatican-Sikh-1.jpg Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara Dubai. Photo used for illustrative purposes Gulf News en 2026-04-03T11:06:09.407+04:00 Sikh Gurudwara, Shri Krishna Temple and Hindu Temple in Dubai closed until further notice people, UAE, UAE, Dubai, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/mark-is-leaving-nct-after-10-years-it-makes-sense-why-jisung-was-crying-fans-react-1.500495115 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/xfi8jo9d/HE9bUvXb0AAhKpn.jpeg Mark, a founding member of NCT, will be parting ways with SM Entertainment on 8 April https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/04/21/190427_nct127_resources1_16a4506110d_large.jpg NCT 127 — Johnny, Mark, Haechan, Yuta, Taeyong, Jaehyun, Doyoung, Jungwoo and Taeil Gulf News en 2026-04-03T11:01:59.986+04:00 NCT Mark exits after 10 years: 'It makes sense why Jisung was crying' fans react Entertainment, Music, Music https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/abu-dhabi-police-fulfil-young-brothers-patrol-wish-1.500495110 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/gkpdndq7/Police.jpg Abu Dhabi Police initiative blends community outreach with road safety lessons. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T10:50:17.951+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police fulfil young brothers’ patrol wish Transport, huda ata https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/trump-mocks-macron-wife-france-pushes-back-1.500495084 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-18/2xquvswi/newsml_afp_com_20260218T105111Z_doc_97z23f9.jpeg France's President Emmanuel Macron (L) and his wife Brigitte Macron (C) walk from their airplane as they arrive in New Delhi on February 18, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T10:15:23.456+04:00 Trump mocks Macron, wife: France pushes back Europe, Americas, America, France https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/dubai-gold-edges-higher-as-market-finds-footing-what-buyers-should-know-1.500495077 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/m4uvdkgx/DubaiGold Dubai Gold Gulf News en 2026-04-03T10:13:17.267+04:00 Dubai gold edges higher as market finds footing, what buyers should know Retail, YourMoney-Saving-Investment, UAE Gold, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/where-to-celebrate-easter-2026-in-the-uae-17-best-brunches-and-roasts-from-burj-khalifa-to-beach-feasts-1.500486862 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/p7h7oui4/The-CroftSundayRoast-09866.jpg From Easter egg hunts and adopt-a-bunny experiences to gourmet spreads and live entertainment, here are the top Easter brunches to check out this year: https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-30/8mj7vetr/00005149-Edit-Edit.jpg At.mosphere at Burj Khalifa https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/wzz4ccht/The_Croft_.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/l65liqrk/Easter-Afternoon-Tea-Noor-Lounge-2.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/bo9a9v60/EasterRSGD14.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-30/kafk9ljl/Solara-2.jpg Solara, Address Dubai Mall https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-30/gtrxy8f5/Thiptara.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-03T09:35:25.468+04:00 Where to celebrate Easter 2026 in the UAE: 17 best brunches and roasts from Burj Khalifa to beach feasts Lifestyle, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/fair-weather-today-light-rain-and-strong-winds-forecast-across-uae-next-week-1.500495035 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-17/flbxmutt/Cloudy-6.jpeg Fair to partly cloudy skies with moderate to fresh winds forecast. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T09:31:28.744+04:00 Fair weather today, light rain and strong winds forecast across UAE next week Weather, UAE weather, NCM forecast https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/endless-lines-empty-wallets-worlds-poorest-nations-buckle-under-155-billion-fuel-burden-1.500494947 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-31/t6lgbu08/petrol11_1774950602544.jpg Commuters wait in long queues for fuel at a petrol station in Prayagraj, India, Thursday, March 26, 2026, amid fears of shortages following the escalation of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/kkunwlkc/preview.jpg People stand in a queue at a filling station as they wait to fill their containers with gas in Karachi, Pakistan, Thursday, April 2, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-23/7p766qsg/newsml_afp_com_20260323T045710Z_doc_a4ca8ct.jpeg An employee (C) pumps liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) into a customer's container at a fuel station in Phnom Penh on March 23, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/yqca2imy/Kashmiri_residents_queue_up_at_a_fuel_station_in_Srinagar__16c5beb90b2_original_ratio.jpg Kashmiri residents queue up at a fuel station in Srinagar, on Sunday. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-31/1bdeqbg9/preview.jpg People queue to buy fuel at a petrol station, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-31/t6lgbu08/petrol11_1774950602544.jpg Commuters wait in long queues for fuel at a petrol station in Prayagraj, India, Thursday, March 26, 2026, amid fears of shortages following the escalation of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-28/6b070z6j/newsml_afp_com_20260328T120029Z_doc_a6293gz.jpeg Motorcyclists queue to refuel at a gas station operated by Pertamina, Indonesia’s state-owned oil and gas company, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran disrupts energy flows and global oil prices rise, prompting Indonesia to consider a weekly work-from-home policy to cut fuel use, in Yogyakarta on March 28, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-28/h62hl6rl/newsml_afp_com_20260328T120030Z_doc_a6293h4.jpeg Cars queue to refuel at a gas station operated by Pertamina, Indonesia’s state-owned oil and gas company, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran disrupts energy flows and global oil prices rise, prompting Indonesia to consider a weekly work-from-home policy to cut fuel use, in Yogyakarta on March 28, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-27/43g5f1jn/newsml_afp_com_20260327T154909Z_doc_a4xx9xd.jpeg A volunteer directs vehicles and manages queues at a petrol station during a fuel shortage in Addis Ababa on March 27, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-27/tv2hed9s/newsml_afp_com_20260327T154908Z_doc_a4xx9wx.jpeg Drivers queue for fuel at a petrol station as a shortage affects daily life in Addis Ababa on March 27, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-15/b61zr05y/india_1773572265604.jpg Drivers wait in a queue to refuel their auto rickshaws at a fuel station in Biyagama on the outskirts of Colombo on March 15, 2026. In neighbouring Sri Lanka, authorities raised LPG prices by eight percent on March 11, a day after increasing fuel prices by a similar percentage. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-12/vjix75v2/newsml_afp_com_20260312T123753Z_doc_a2yf6hg.jpeg People queue up to refuel their vehicles at a gas station in Chennai on March 12, 2026 as oil price spike caused by the war in the Middle East has sparked exasperation at petrol pumps around Asia, where many economies are heavily dependent on fossil fuel imports. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-09/jce9i6um/newsml_afp_com_20260309T092637Z_doc_a2gt6fk.jpeg People wait in a queue to refuel their vehicles near a fuel station in Dhaka on March 9, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-08/qwpfovt4/newsml_afp_com_20260308T094213Z_doc_a2e874k.jpeg People wait in a queue to refuel their vehicles near a fuel station in Dhaka on March 8, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-06/lqh8arm8/ANI_20260306194251.jpg Vehicles queue at a fuel station in Dhaka https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-08/6l8ng46y/newsml_afp_com_20260308T094542Z_doc_a2e873y.jpeg People wait in a queue (R) to refuel their vehicles near a fuel station in Dhaka on March 8, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-28/k6trzu7t/newsml_afp_com_20260328T120030Z_doc_a6293gy.jpeg Motorcyclists queue to refuel at a gas station operated by Pertamina, Indonesia’s state-owned oil and gas company, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran disrupts energy flows and global oil prices rise, prompting Indonesia to consider a weekly work-from-home policy to cut fuel use, in Yogyakarta on March 28, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/yqca2imy/Kashmiri_residents_queue_up_at_a_fuel_station_in_Srinagar__16c5beb90b2_original_ratio.jpg Kashmiri residents queue up at a fuel station in Srinagar, on Sunday. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-16/rakf01zk/20251218490f.jpg India has tax buffer to avoid retail fuel price hike up to $110 a barrel: Report. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-16/aw7aurvr/f3a2869c651aafe0f84b7b44b04b1240.jpg Pakistan increases price of kerosene, light diesel oil (File image) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-31/t6lgbu08/petrol11_1774950602544.jpg Commuters wait in long queues for fuel at a petrol station in Prayagraj, India, Thursday, March 26, 2026, amid fears of shortages following the escalation of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-28/6b070z6j/newsml_afp_com_20260328T120029Z_doc_a6293gz.jpeg Motorcyclists queue to refuel at a gas station operated by Pertamina, Indonesia’s state-owned oil and gas company, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran disrupts energy flows and global oil prices rise, prompting Indonesia to consider a weekly work-from-home policy to cut fuel use, in Yogyakarta on March 28, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-10/0cz8etop/newsml_afp_com_20260310T034453Z_doc_a2ln3ct.jpeg Motorists queue to pump gasoline into their vehicle at a gas station in Hanoi on March 10, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-30/s5owkod6/Fuel-pump-Phil-IMG1228.jpg More than 95 countries have reported oil price increases since the start of the on-going Middle East war. Photo shows a scene at petrol pump in the Philippines taken on March 30, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/ry212fwu/202604023731000.jpg Consumer prices rise 2.2% in South Korea on surging oil prices. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/08/06/Bangladeshis-queue-at-a-gas-station-in-Dhaka-after-government-has-increased-fuel-prices-on-August-5--2022.-_182723d9f24_large.jpg Bangladeshis queue at a gas station in Dhaka after government has increased fuel prices on August 5, 2022. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-31/t6lgbu08/petrol11_1774950602544.jpg Commuters wait in long queues for fuel at a petrol station in Prayagraj, India, Thursday, March 26, 2026, amid fears of shortages following the escalation of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh) (Photo: AP) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-27/43g5f1jn/newsml_afp_com_20260327T154909Z_doc_a4xx9xd.jpeg A volunteer directs vehicles and manages queues at a petrol station during a fuel shortage in Addis Ababa on March 27, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-28/h62hl6rl/newsml_afp_com_20260328T120030Z_doc_a6293h4.jpeg Cars queue to refuel at a gas station operated by Pertamina, Indonesia’s state-owned oil and gas company, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran disrupts energy flows and global oil prices rise, prompting Indonesia to consider a weekly work-from-home policy to cut fuel use, in Yogyakarta on March 28, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T09:19:52.781+04:00 Endless lines, empty wallets: World’s poorest nations buckle under $155 billion fuel burden Energy, World https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/xo-kitty-season-3-review-a-warm-messy-and-comforting-delight-1.500494485 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/2kciv14y/kekek.avif Anna Cathcart and Sangheon Lee in XO Kitty, Season 3 Gulf News en 2026-04-03T09:15:19.396+04:00 XO Kitty Season 3 review: A warm, messy and comforting delight led by a solid cast Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/dubais-dh1-billion-stimulus-what-it-means-for-companies-and-jobs-1.500494978 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/12/30/Copy-of-NAT-TOURISTS-DUBAI-MALL88-1672407701357_18563445788_large.jpg Tourists and visitors at Dubai mall ahead of the New year celebrations. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/ztt8zs2d/3daf3be7_68dd_4796_b4af_bebf0d9dd4ec.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/4tg4kszi/Dr_Florian_Meier.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-27/1s18g00d/STOCK_Issam_Kazim_187e26cc6bf_original_ratio.jpg A unified Schengen-style GCC visa could bring positive attention to region as a whole, says Issam Kazim https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-22/byyrup7n/image00005.jpg Katy Keenan, CEO of the British Chamber of Commerce Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/pkrsvb93/Helal_Saeed_Almarri_18824875718_original_ratio.jpg Helal Saeed Almarri | Director General, Department of Economy and Tourism – Dubai | Nationality: Emirati https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-25/4f5xddfb/Ahmed-Bin-Sulayem.jpg Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/233jjrbw/b05996d4_089f_4908_997a_20f07c233639.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-03T09:13:09.201+04:00 Dubai's Dh1 billion stimulus: What it means for companies and jobs Business, Dubai, UAE businesses https://gulfnews.com/sport/tiger-woods-handcuffed-after-florida-crash-bodycam-shows-1.500495014 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/lpyturuv/Woods.jpg Golfer Tiger Woods is taken into custody by sheriff's deputies following a car crash in Jupiter Island, Fla., Friday, March 27, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T09:05:11.020+04:00 Tiger Woods handcuffed after Florida crash, bodycam shows Sport, Tiger Woods https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/send-me-to-jail-five-more-times-rajpal-yadav-as-court-reserves-judgment-in-cheque-bounce-case-1.500494957 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/8l7e38x4/202602193679491.jpg The actor described the financial toll the case had taken, saying he had sold five flats and made partial payments. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T08:17:22.436+04:00 'Send me to jail five more times': Rajpal Yadav as court reserves judgment in cheque bounce case Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/blake-lively-vs-justin-baldoni-court-axes-sexual-harassment-claims-retaliation-trial-still-on-1.500494942 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-10/a8gw3koj/preview.jpg The legal battle between It Ends With Us co-stars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively has taken a new turn Gulf News en 2026-04-03T07:47:23.840+04:00 Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: Court axes sexual harassment claims, retaliation trial still on Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/b1-bridge-in-iran-toppled-as-trump-escalates-threats-1.500494937 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/91o4t4qh/Bridge.jpg Strike comes hours after President Trump vows massive damage if Iran resists. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T07:28:47.707+04:00 B1 bridge in Iran toppled as Trump escalates threats Mena, Americas, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/xo-kitty-season-4-when-will-the-netflix-series-return-for-the-final-semester-everything-we-know-1.500494928 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/0na3fce6/xokitty.jpg Anna Cathcart and Sangheon Lee in a promotional still for XO, Kitty Gulf News en 2026-04-03T07:22:08.094+04:00 XO, Kitty Season 4: When will the Netflix series return for the final semester? Everything we know Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/north-koreas-kim-pets-puppies-kittens-at-pyongyang-pet-shop-1.500494916 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/5y2rbvui/newsml_afp_com_20260403T001120Z_doc_a6me6kf.jpeg This undated picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on April 3, 2026 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (front R) and his daughter Kim Ju Ae (front L) inspecting a pet shop awaiting the opening of the fourth-stage district of the Hwasong Area in Pyongyang. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T07:15:09.589+04:00 North Korea's Kim pets puppies, kittens at Pyongyang pet shop Asia https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/pete-hegseth-removes-army-chief-randy-george-two-generals-1.500494926 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/fdxtm5pr/newsml_afp_com_20260402T210258Z_doc_a6m8363.jpeg General Randy George and US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth Gulf News en 2026-04-03T07:09:32.953+04:00 Pete Hegseth removes Army chief Randy George, two generals Americas, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/daiso-japan-launches-its-all-new-easter-collection-for-2026-1.500493079 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-01/kye1cr6c/Easter-SM-04.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-03T07:00:00.000+04:00 Daiso Japan launches its all-new Easter collection for 2026 Company News https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/the-summer-i-turned-pretty-salary-standoff-explained-why-the-cast-says-they-signed-movie-deal-under-duress-1.500494921 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/h2u5a27q/newsml_afp_com_20250917T183912Z_doc_74vn3t4.jpeg US actor Gavin Casalegno, US actress Lola Tung and US actor Christopher Briney on the red carpet upon arrival for the Special screening of the final episode of the serie "The Summer I turned pretty", in Paris, on September 17, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T06:55:47.965+04:00 The Summer I Turned Pretty salary standoff explained: Why the cast says they signed movie deal under duress Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/paris-police-ban-french-muslim-gathering-1.500494826 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-30/yinl609w/newsml_afp_com_20260330T071515Z_doc_a66c93e.jpeg A photo shows parked buses and trucks near police vehicles ahead of a demonstration by lorry and coach drivers to block the city's Boulevard Peripherique ring road, in eastern Paris, on March 30, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T06:34:57.473+04:00 Paris police ban French Muslim gathering Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/usisrael-war-on-iran-day-34-trump-says-us-to-hit-iran-extremely-hard-for-2-3-weeks-2-1.500493799 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/en8fqgft/Trump.jpg President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Washington. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/cikdq187/iran.jpg Tehran, April 1 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/kgxdfu5f/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_02_at_3_58_28_PM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/10/29/China-s-Foreign-Minister-Wang-Yi._18b7a96647a_large.jpg China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/fdxtm5pr/newsml_afp_com_20260402T210258Z_doc_a6m8363.jpeg This combination of pictures created on April 2, 2026 shows US Army Chief of Staff General Randy George (L) in Washington, DC on September 19, 2025 and US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in Washington, DC, on March 31, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T06:21:03.750+04:00 US–Israel war on Iran, day 34: Trump says US to hit Iran 'extremely hard' for 2-3 weeks Mena, UAE, Donald Trump, Iran, America, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-announces-interception-destruction-of-one-drone-1.500494829 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/09/23/OPN-200923-SAUDI-FLAGS-1600857243870_174ba8700df_large.jpg The Saudi national flag. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T06:17:53.060+04:00 Saudi Arabia announces interception, destruction of one drone Saudi https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/cuba-pardons-2010-prisoners-in-humanitarian-easter-gesture-1.500494875 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-19/a1sjrciq/newsml_afp_com_20260319T200525Z_doc_a3yr98x.jpeg Brazilian activist Thiago Avila (L) gestures as he helps carry boxes with aid to be loaded on a boat that starts its journey to take humanitarian aid to Cuba, as part of the Convoy to Cuba, organised by left-wing activists from various countries in the Americas and Europe, in Puerto Progreso, Yucatan state, Mexico, on March 19, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T06:03:26.367+04:00 Cuba pardons 2,010 prisoners in 'humanitarian' Easter gesture Americas https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/chinas-central-bank-adds-12-banks-as-digital-yuan-operators-1.500494896 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/x48by1n8/bjb02l3u1ka0fmxpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-03T06:00:40.673+04:00 China's central bank adds 12 banks as digital yuan operators Banking, Asia https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-announces-interception-of-hostile-missile-drone-attacks-1.500494853 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-02/rirodauh/stock-kuwait-skyline A view of Kuwait City. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T05:36:55.838+04:00 Kuwait announces interception of hostile missile, drone attacks Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/hajj-2026-what-the-pilgrimage-means-how-it-works-and-everything-muslims-need-to-know-before-the-journey-begins-1.500494484-1.500494484 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-05/s97me1s6/j9z04ctu1k91tm6po.jpg A guide to rituals, history, costs and key preparations for the 2026 pilgrimage https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/11/29/Umrah-saudi-mosque_193785a7db6_large.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-05/2v539rhq/newsml_afp_com_20250605T044854Z_doc_49ad98g.jpeg Muslim pilgrims make their way towards Saudi Arabia's Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahma or Mount of Mercy, during the climax of the Hajj pilgrimage on June 5, 2025. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-06/rxmty7ux/newsml_afp_com_20250606T052718Z_doc_49ez2jf.jpeg Muslim pilgrims perform the symbolic 'stoning of the devil' ritual as part of the hajj pilgrimage in Mina Gulf News en 2026-04-03T05:00:00.000+04:00 How to plan your Hajj 2026 journey, from registration and health to spiritual readiness Saudi https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/oil-gas-prices-wont-immediately-return-to-normal-even-if-the-iran-war-ends-eu-warning-1.500492522 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-01/q3ussfr1/preview.jpg European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jorgensen speaks with the media as he arrives for a meeting of EU energy ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, March 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) Gulf News en 2026-04-03T04:26:40.521+04:00 Oil, gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends: EU warning energy eu oil gas iran supply https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/uk-foreign-secretary-yvette-cooper-convenes-40-countries-to-demand-immediate-and-unconditional-reopening-of-hormuz-1.500494854 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-10/ihkjsyq9/Strait-of-Hormuz44-Read-Only.jpg This handout natural-colour image acquired with MODIS on Nasa’s Terra satellite taken on February 5, 2025 shows the Gulf of Oman and the Makran region (C) in southern Iran and southwestern Pakistan, and the Strait of Hormuz (L) and the northern coast of Oman (bottom). Gulf News en 2026-04-03T04:08:29.995+04:00 UK convenes 40 countries to demand 'immediate and unconditional reopening' of Hormuz Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-vows-crushing-attacks-as-strikes-hit-regional-infrastructure-1.500493915 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/za0rpfq8/Copy_of_Virus_Outbreak_Iran_Photo_Essay_62753_jpg_53370_1_1586428589951_1715e833780_original_ratio.jpg Iran and its allies traded fire with Israel and the United States, as Washington-linked assets across the Middle East were targeted alongside civilian infrastructure — with the month-long war on Friday showing little sign of easing. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T03:48:00.117+04:00 Iran vows 'crushing' attacks as strikes hit regional infrastructure Mena https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/mbappe-reveals-why-messi-is-the-best-he-does-everything-right-1.500494849 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/gs6hzrc5/Mbappe-on-Messi Mbappe speaking about Lionel Messi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/gs6hzrc5/Mbappe-on-Messi Mbappe speaking about Lionel Messi Gulf News en 2026-04-03T03:44:24.942+04:00 Mbappe reveals why Messi is the best: “He does everything right” Football, football, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/lawsuit-says-taylor-swifts-showgirl-pose-comes-too-close-to-the-work-of-a-real-one-1.500492605 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-01/7at3mk0d/preview.jpg FILE - Taylor Swift appears at the MTV Video Music Awards in Elmont, N.Y., on Sept. 11, 2024. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File) Gulf News en 2026-04-03T03:33:37.394+04:00 Lawsuit says Taylor Swift's 'Showgirl' pose comes too close to the work of a real one taylor swift showgirl lawsuit https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-reduces-tariffs-on-steel-aluminum-copper-derivatives-1.500494839 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/jxq54ks4/Rebars_vs_Steel_bars_19049a09863_original_ratio.jpg Steel rebars: The new US policy maintains a 50% import duty on steel, aluminum, and copper imports under Section 232 of the Trade Act of 1974. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T02:58:19.967+04:00 Trump reduces tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper derivatives Americas https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/oil-price-urals-crude-surges-to-12345-brent-crude-at-10903-1.500494836 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-23/uzwdee2p/newsml_afp_com_20260323T074537Z_doc_a4ch62b.jpeg The oil tanker "Deyna" near the port of Marseille-Fos on Mars 23, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/jct1pg78/Screenshot-2026-04-03-at-6.17.29-AM.png Global oil prices as of 7.17am Tokyo on Friday, April 3, 2026, 10.17pm GMT on Thursday (April 2, 2026) Gulf News en 2026-04-03T02:31:17.683+04:00 Oil price: Urals crude surges to $123.45, Brent crude at $109.03 Energy https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/gcc-secretary-general-calls-on-security-council-to-ensure-immediate-end-to-unprovoked-iranian-attacks-on-gulf-states-1.500494825 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-15/a6w9cshy/newsml_afp_com_20250915T180908Z_doc_74la7gy.jpeg Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jassim al-Budaiwi Gulf News en 2026-04-03T01:52:58.694+04:00 GCC Secretary General calls on Security Council to ensure immediate end to unprovoked Iranian attacks on Gulf states Gulf https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-denies-reports-of-an-irgc-attack-on-an-oracle-data-centre-1.500494824 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/lh3fa4mo/UAE-Flag6.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-03T01:46:23.666+04:00 Dubai denies reports of an IRGC 'attack' on an Oracle data centre UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/unrealistic-to-liberate-strait-of-hormuz-through-force-french-president-macron-1.500494554 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/bz09jrkx/202604023731967.jpg Unrealistic to liberate Strait of Hormuz through force: French President Macron Gulf News en 2026-04-03T01:19:53.123+04:00 Unrealistic to liberate Strait of Hormuz through force: French President Macron Mena, Europe, ians https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/qatar-successfully-intercepts-iranian-drones-1.500494729 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-15/jzvzuter/newsml_afp_com_20250915T090052Z_doc_74hl3fb.jpeg High-rise buildings are pictured in the Doha skyline. File phone taken on September 15, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-04-03T01:14:42.144+04:00 Qatar successfully intercepts Iranian drones Mena, Qatar https://gulfnews.com/your-money/saving-investment/how-to-own-netflix-for-less-than-what-you-pay-for-your-subscription-1.500494685 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-16/8gkb1vod/Netflix-and-chill Gulf News en 2026-04-03T00:30:00.000+04:00 How to own Netflix for less than what you pay for your subscription YourMoney-Saving-Investment, Markets, YourMoney-Saving-Investment https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/un-security-council-reaffirms-commitment-to-gcc-sovereignty-independence-territorial-integrity-1.500494794 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/t4qj1xwr/HE7JHI8aUAAq1qT.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-02T23:44:18.822+04:00 UN Security Council reaffirms commitment to GCC sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity Government, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-shuts-desert-breeze-café-over-food-safety-violations-1.500494785 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-28/m60htad0/Shop-closed Gulf News en 2026-04-02T23:17:09.124+04:00 Abu Dhabi shuts Desert Breeze Café over food safety violations UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubais-newly-announced-economic-measures-set-to-boost-resilience-and-growth-across-sectors-1.500494767 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-12/94lna55q/Dubaiskyline2026 Dubai skyline Gulf News en 2026-04-02T22:35:50.598+04:00 Dubai’s newly announced economic measures set to boost resilience and growth across sectors UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-fires-attorney-general-pam-bondi-us-media-1.500494705 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/11/22/Former-Florida-Attorney-General-Pam-Bondi_193530f4c5d_large.jpg Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi Gulf News en 2026-04-02T21:20:20.886+04:00 Trump fires attorney general Pam Bondi: US media Americas https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uks-oxfordaqa-cancels-igcse-and-a-level-exams-in-uae-for-mayjune-2026-series-1.500494701 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/wgywwdw8/Examination Photo used for illustrative purposes Gulf News en 2026-04-02T21:04:31.996+04:00 UK's OxfordAQA cancels IGCSE and A Level exams in UAE for May/June 2026 series Education, UAE, Education, UAE schools, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/danish-warship-sunk-by-nelsons-british-fleet-discovered-after-225-years-1.500494652 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/zwhpbmc3/DenmarkNelsonShip91238-237dd-Read-Only.jpg An archaeologist points to a computer screen, showing a map of the wreck of Danish flagship "Dannebroge" that sank during the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/g395iovu/DenmarkNelsonShip36495-eaf53-Read-Only.jpg Morten Johansen, head of maritime archaeology at Denmark's Viking Ship Museum, shows a metal insignia recovered from the wreck of Danish flagship "Dannebroge" that sank during the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801, in Copenhagen, Denmark, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/gbxz3qph/DenmarkNelsonShip33292-eb990-Read-Only.jpg This handout photo from Sept. 15, 2015, provided by the Viking Ship Museum shows the underwater view of a diver as he discovers a cannon, thought to be from Danish flagship "Dannebroge" that sank during the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/xafvif14/DenmarkNelsonShip13337-1d2ca-Read-Only.jpg Archaeologists sail with boat through the harbor in Copenhagen, Denmark, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T20:23:50.695+04:00 Danish warship sunk by Nelson's British fleet discovered after 225 years Europe https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uks-pearson-cancels-international-gcse-a-level-and-ipls-exams-in-uae-for-mayjune-2026-1.500494594 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2016/1/7/1_16a0803e9c8.1650214_3423993297_16a0803e9c8_large.jpg Photo used for illustrative purposes Gulf News en 2026-04-02T19:17:45.897+04:00 UK’s Pearson cancels International GCSE, A Level and iPLS exams in UAE  for May/June 2026 Education https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-secures-from-iran-safe-passage-of-its-ships-seafarers-through-the-strait-of-hormuz-1.500494560 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/vycxvyh6/Phil-Iran.jpg On Thursday Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said she held a “very productive” phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation and ensuring maritime security. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T19:09:16.826+04:00 Philippines secures from Iran 'safe passage' of its ships, seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz Philippines https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/cambridge-cancels-june-2026-exams-in-uae-for-igcse-o-level-as-a-level-and-ipq-students-1.500494562 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/1oyzqnfs/NAT210106_will_UAE_exams_be_cancelled_1609999377738_176db70e54b_original_ratio.jpg Photo used for illustrative purposes Gulf News en 2026-04-02T18:43:34.925+04:00 Cambridge cancels June 2026 exams in UAE for IGCSE, O Level, AS & A Level and IPQ students Education https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-president-and-king-of-jordan-discuss-regional-developments-and-bilateral-cooperation-in-phone-call-1.500494539 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/0sqq3tg6/zxc02kaf1ka1e9tpo.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-04-02T18:27:04.084+04:00 UAE President and King of Jordan discuss regional developments and bilateral cooperation in phone call UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/abu-dhabi-women-to-get-dh25m-worth-of-lulu-shopping-vouchers-in-new-campaign-1.500494530 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/i33fvm9q/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-02-at-3.15.52-PM.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-04-02T18:11:29.132+04:00 Abu Dhabi women to get Dh2.5m worth of Lulu shopping vouchers in new campaign Health, UAE, Health https://gulfnews.com/uae/12-year-old-boy-drowns-in-sharjah-wadi-police-issue-urgent-warning-to-parents-1.500494531 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/96ci93fv/Sharjah Gulf News en 2026-04-02T18:01:55.807+04:00 12-year-old boy drowns in Sharjah wadi; police issue urgent warning to parents UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/airfares-are-soaring-after-jet-fuel-spike-what-uae-residents-must-know-before-travelling-1.500494520 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/01/21/STOCK-travel-airport-generic_17e7d5c4cda_large.jpg Rising jet fuel prices amid ongoing airspace disruptions continue to push airfares higher and reshape global travel patterns. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T17:57:01.119+04:00 Airfares are soaring after jet fuel spike. What UAE residents must know before travelling Aviation, Travel, UAE Travel https://gulfnews.com/sport/yas-heat-academys-al-sabq-discovers-next-generation-of-emirati-racing-talent-1.500494231 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/k6abt5i7/Yas-Heat-Academy-is-a-motorsport-development-programme-focused-on-identifying-nurturing-and-developing-Emirati-racing-talent-from-a-young-age Yas Heat Academy is a motorsport development programme, focused on identifying, nurturing, and developing Emirati racing talent from a young age. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/1hcegmcz/11.05.2025YasHeatBambinoKartingSelectionCV-CV62065.jpg The Al SABQ programme was first lauched in 2025 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/1ru3bb7j/11.05.2025YasHeatBambinoKartingSelectionCV-CV63367.jpg Emirati drivers as young as 5, will receive training, competitive experience, and opportunities to participate in championship events https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/updrs7qf/11.05.2025YasHeatBambinoKartingSelectionCV-V2209.jpg The second-edition of the programme takes place on take place on Saturday 18 April 2026 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/03/21/STOCK-Yas-Marina-circuit-Abu-Dhabi_17faba61c9e_large.jpg The Yas Marina Circuit has hosted the Formula 1 season‑ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix every year since its inaugural race in 2009 Gulf News en 2026-04-02T17:54:25.401+04:00 Yas Heat Academy’s ‘Al SABQ’ discovers next generation of Emirati racing talent Sport, Motorsport https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-expresses-solidarity-with-pakistan-offers-condolences-over-flood-victims-1.500494490 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-28/o2i5ji4g/ANI_20250928112601.jpg Floods in Pakistan Gulf News en 2026-04-02T17:48:33.260+04:00 UAE expresses solidarity with Pakistan, offers condolences over flood victims UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-expresses-solidarity-with-afghanistan-offers-condolences-over-flood-victims-1.500494494 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-06/6urdqw4z/ANI_20251006112032.jpg Residents clear debris and wade through floodwater after heavy rains and flash floods hit parts of Afghanistan. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T17:40:14.692+04:00 UAE expresses solidarity with Afghanistan, offers condolences over flood victims UAE, World https://gulfnews.com/sport/ronaldo-messi-join-forces-as-lego-unveils-fifa-world-cup-2026-collection-1.500494500 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/17v9xfri/LEGO-MESSI-RONALDO-1.jpg Ronaldo and Messi advertise the new LEGO collection! https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/l7g2976n/LEGO-MESSI-RONALDO-1 Ronaldo, Messi, Mbappe and Vini reimagined as minifigures https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/11/24/Louis-Vuitton-Messi-Ronaldo_184a85e6822_large.jpg The two great rivals, Messi and Ronaldo, face off over a chessboard improvised from a Louis Vuitton Damier attaché case Gulf News en 2026-04-02T17:35:51.020+04:00 Ronaldo & Messi join forces as LEGO unveils FIFA World Cup 2026 collection Sport, Football, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo https://gulfnews.com/technology/7-ways-dubais-ai-powered-government-will-change-your-daily-life-in-the-uae-1.500494477 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-30/94v71qhi/Abudhabiskyline-2026 New directive marks a shift from digitising services to restructuring how government operates Gulf News en 2026-04-02T17:31:29.860+04:00 7 ways Dubai’s AI-powered government will change your daily life in the UAE Technology, Government, Living-UAE, AI, UAE government services https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/wcc-slams-audacious-predators-calls-out-systemic-failure-in-malayalam-film-industry-after-ranjith-assault-allegation-1.500494483 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/10/28/Ranjith_192d38a2867_large.jpg Kerala sex abuse scandal intensifies: Ranjith faces police case https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/82n8su7z/tab_Women_in_Cinema_Collective_PC_16a0851f7fa_original_ratio.jpg The Women In Cinema Collective (WCC) holding a press conference. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T17:31:04.861+04:00 WCC slams ‘audacious predators’, calls out systemic failure in Malayalam film industry after Ranjith assault allegation Entertainment, South-Indian, kerala, kerala cinema, sexual assault, india, Kerala politics, #metoo https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/worlds-oldest-tortoise-very-much-alive-despite-death-rumors-1.500494482 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/12/02/World-s-oldest-tortoise-Jonathan-turns-190_184d3815ab1_large.jpg Guinness World Records lists Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise, as the oldest living land animal. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T17:24:57.496+04:00 World's oldest tortoise very much alive despite death rumors Europe https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/danube-group-pledges-no-layoffs-on-time-salaries-amid-geopolitical-turmoil-1.500494450 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/09/21/Stock-Rizwan-Sajan_18ab67a6468_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-02T17:11:05.690+04:00 Danube Group pledges no layoffs, on-time salaries amid geopolitical turmoil Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/is-it-legal-to-delay-salaries-or-force-unpaid-leave-in-the-uae-1.500494428 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-19/ho0s1ysj/Dubaiofficestaff Evening rush in Business Bay as office workers head home after work in Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T17:00:55.407+04:00 Is it legal to delay salaries or force unpaid leave in the UAE? Living-Ask-Us, Ask Gulf News, UAE Labour Law, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/cucurella-says-he-would-rather-shave-his-head-than-join-real-madrid-1.500494425 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/ris8t9ky/newsml_afp_com_20260125T144407Z_doc_93xf4ex.jpeg Chelsea's Spanish defender #03 Marc Cucurella heads the ball during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea at Selhurst Park in south London on January 25, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/ris8t9ky/newsml_afp_com_20260125T144407Z_doc_93xf4ex.jpeg Chelsea's Spanish defender #03 Marc Cucurella heads the ball during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea at Selhurst Park in south London on January 25, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T16:56:05.397+04:00 Cucurella says he would rather shave his head than join Real Madrid Football, football https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/singapore-airlines-extends-dubai-flight-cancellations-1.500494403 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/10/24/Singapore-Airlines-restaurant-gallery-_1755a74d3df_large.jpg Singapore Airlines said passengers affected by the cancellations will be offered alternative travel arrangements or refunds. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T16:55:10.184+04:00 Singapore Airlines extends Dubai flight cancellations Aviation, Travel, travel, Asia, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-parents-welcome-distance-learning-extension-our-childrens-safety-comes-first-1.500494409 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/4t2gn1y2/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-31-at-6.54.52-PM.jpeg Praseetha Rajesh's daughter Anvi attending online class from her home. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/6ph3qxng/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-01-at-1.10.09-PM.jpeg Ambica Sachin's son Dhruv is in Year 6 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/cs4un0wp/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-31-at-9.09.57-PM.jpeg Ikram Mohammed's daughter Anjum is a university student https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/br0jjvyo/WhatsApp_Image_2026_03_31_at_2_43_54_PM.jpeg Fatima Martin Gulf News en 2026-04-02T16:55:04.499+04:00 UAE parents welcome distance learning extension: 'Our children's safety comes first' Education, United in Strength, UAE, Education, UAE schools, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-intensifies-diplomacy-to-ease-us-iran-tensions-offers-to-host-talks-1.500494424 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-29/gc56qcgm/Andrabi-FO.jpg Pakistan Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi says Pakistan is actively working to create a conducive environment for de-escalation and dialogue. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T16:50:14.600+04:00 Pakistan intensifies diplomacy to ease US-Iran tensions, offers to host talks Pakistan, Gulf, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-airport-marks-autism-awareness-day-by-highlighting-inclusive-travel-support-1.500494301 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/iwth8m1t/IMG1676.jpeg Airport services include fast track routes, quiet lounges and trained staff for autism support. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T16:44:15.891+04:00 Dubai Airport marks Autism Awareness Day by highlighting inclusive travel support UAE, UAE, Dubai, Mental health https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-sharjah-issues-mosquito-safety-guide-1.500494410 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/09/12/mosquito_18a8a42a5d3_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-02T16:43:46.087+04:00 UAE: Sharjah issues mosquito safety guide UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/strait-of-hormuz-crisis-worsens-as-over-40-nations-push-to-restore-shipping-1.500494402 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-30/otd0ltnh/ANI_20260330231044.jpg Iran tensions choke Hormuz shipping as global powers seek solution. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T16:43:07.636+04:00 Strait of Hormuz crisis worsens as over 40 nations push to restore shipping Europe https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/world-autism-awareness-day-how-uae-families-support-autistic-children-during-distance-learning-1.500494351 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/9c2w0xs1/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-01-at-3.29.45-PM-1.jpeg Aaron Tsimourtos, aged 7, studies in Gems Jumeriah Primary School, has autism and ADHD https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/2hyea8g3/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-01-at-4.55.48-PM.jpeg Rachel Kelly's six-year-old son Noah and her husband https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/w3s0mo5q/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-01-at-4.16.01-PM.jpeg Noah's sensory space https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/7kikxst9/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-01-at-4.16.44-PM.jpeg Noah has a schedule to help him maintain a routine https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/c05108a3/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-01-at-3.29.45-PM.jpeg Shahmeen Sheikh and her son Aaron https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/mz66knwd/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-01-at-3.29.44-PM.jpeg Aaron Tsimourtos is 7 years old Gulf News en 2026-04-02T16:31:03.547+04:00 World Autism Awareness Day: How UAE families support autistic children during distance learning Lifestyle, UAE, Parenting-Child-Health, UAE, lifestyle, Health https://gulfnews.com/sport/fakhar-zaman-appeals-pcb-ban-amid-ball-tampering-row-1.500494375 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/5r5qtfsw/newsml_afp_com_20260224T145336Z_doc_98rp2e3.jpeg Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman has appealed the two-match ban he is set to face https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-30/tp7uht1q/newsml_afp_com_20260330T060337Z_doc_a66b4zq.jpeg Zaman is currently playing with Lahore Qalandars in the PSL Gulf News en 2026-04-02T16:14:33.927+04:00 Fakhar Zaman appeals PCB ban amid ball-tampering row Sport, Cricket, cricket, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/technology/consumer-electronics/this-new-iphone-hack-can-steal-your-data-just-by-visiting-a-website-1.500494358 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/09/08/Counterfeit_iPhone_Scam_18305_16d1096effa_large.jpg This Sept. 12, 2018, file photo shows an Apple iPhone XR on display. Powerful exploit enables silent data theft and tracking on older iPhones and iPads Gulf News en 2026-04-02T16:03:03.988+04:00 This new iPhone hack can steal your data just by visiting a website Consumer-Electronics, Retail https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/filipino-workers-in-uae-can-now-send-money-faster-with-new-du-gcash-tie-up-1.500494355 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/09/16/People-using-a-GCash-kiosk-in-the-Philippines_191fa590221_large.jpg People using a GCash kiosk in the Philippines. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T15:59:59.368+04:00 Filipino workers in UAE can now send money faster with new du-GCash tie-up Banking, YourMoney-Saving-Investment https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/why-autism-in-women-is-often-missed-hidden-toll-of-masking-and-misdiagnosis-1.500494236 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-01-29/hqqgkr54/woman-meditate.jpg Many women go years undiagnosed, masking their autism to fit social expectations. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/iz1re538/3ee8bfdf-7702-4265-82a8-20cb243e02e0.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-04-02T15:49:19.948+04:00 Why autism in women is often missed: Hidden toll of masking and misdiagnosis Lifestyle, Health, UAE, lifestyle, Mental health https://gulfnews.com/sport/fighting/philippines-pacquiao-says-mayweather-fight-not-an-exhibition-1.500494296 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-24/eqteqiet/Floyd-Mayweather-and-Manny-Pacquiao Floyd Mayweather Jr. exchange punches with Manny Pacquiao during their welterweight unification championship bout, May 2, 2015 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T15:43:32.691+04:00 Philippines' Pacquiao says Mayweather fight 'not an exhibition' Fighting https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/gulf-news-edufair-returns-to-abu-dhabi-with-expanded-academic-and-career-pathways-1.500494277 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/h0sx7bj0/NAT-250524-AD-Edufair-General-VSAKLANI-28.jpg Students and parents interacting with exhibitors at Edufair in Abu Dhabi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/z8e9ffnv/01AUHEdufair1200x900.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/knh5g6h5/NAT-250524-AD-Edufair-Gallery-VSAKLANI-3.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-02T15:40:20.349+04:00 Gulf News Edufair returns to Abu Dhabi with expanded academic and career pathways Education, Edufair https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/how-japans-new-shared-custody-law-affects-migrant-lives-1.500494295 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/10/15/Family-travel-Covid_1752cd34fb4_large.jpg Custody changes coincide with a generally stricter immigration landscape under Japan's new administration https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/82eyq4k1/cfo.jpg The Commission on Filipinos Overseas together with the Japan Federation of Bar Associations during a high-level meeting on March 26 Gulf News en 2026-04-02T15:34:43.242+04:00 How Japan’s new shared custody law affects migrant lives Asia, Japan, Philippines, Asia https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-air-defense-intercepted-19-ballistic-missiles-and-26-drones-from-iran-on-april-2-2026-1.500494318 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/lwjvpo7p/UAEflag ADCMC leads strategic efforts to safeguard the community and enhance crisis response Gulf News en 2026-04-02T15:30:29.664+04:00 UAE air defense intercepted 19 ballistic missiles and 26 drones from Iran on April 2, 2026 Government, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/a-play-at-mall-of-the-emirates-changed-my-life-dubai-bred-actor-niraj-nair-carves-a-niche-in-new-yorks-theatre-scene-1.500494218 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/i6ny24zg/Dubai-bred-actor-Niraj-Nair ‘The Angel That Troubled The Waters’ at Target Margin Theater directed by Leo Egger https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/692hxmh6/Dubai-bred-actor-Niraj-Nair Niraj Nair, the actor behind ‘The Angel That Troubled The Waters’ at Target Margin Theater directed by Leo Egger https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/r0dsxgly/Dubai-bred-actor-Niraj-Nair Dubai-bred actor Niraj Nair https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/1sk9v901/Dubai-bred-actor-Niraj-Nair Niraj Nair in 'The Flip Protocol’ at Classic Stage Company directed by Tessa Bagby Gulf News en 2026-04-02T15:24:06.471+04:00 ‘A play at Mall of the Emirates changed my life’: Dubai-bred actor Niraj Nair carves a niche in New York’s theatre scene Entertainment, HollyWood, BollyWood, UAE, hollywood, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/umm-al-quwain-police-crack-down-on-kids-riding-illegal-e-bikes-1.500494300 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-14/porrhew2/0000.jpg Umm Al Quwain Police cite safety risks, urge supervision in neighbourhoods. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T15:15:06.932+04:00 Umm Al Quwain Police crack down on kids riding illegal e-bikes Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/abu-dhabi-issues-traffic-alert-ahead-of-saturday-closures-1.500494284 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/1h6vwd5m/Capture.JPG Gulf News en 2026-04-02T15:14:59.222+04:00 Abu Dhabi issues traffic alert ahead of Saturday closures Transport https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/indian-art-record-ravi-varma-painting-fetches-179m-1.500494278 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/qgfqfa0b/painting.jpg Painted in the 1890s, when Ravi Varma was at the height of his career, Yashoda and Krishna captures an intimate moment from the Shrimad Bhagavatam — the infant Krishna seeking his mother’s attention as she tends to household work. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/as2g7c4y/Raja-Ravi-Varma.jpg A 1904 photo of Raja Ravi Varma. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T14:53:46.494+04:00 Indian art record: Ravi Varma painting fetches $17.9m India, Arts Culture, india https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/more-questions-than-answers-what-trump-left-unsaid-on-iran-1.500494272 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/4sje0xe6/trump.jpg US President Donald Trump gestures after speaking at a televised address on the conflict in the Middle East from the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, DC on April 1, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T14:51:29.477+04:00 More questions than answers: What Trump left unsaid on Iran Mena, Americas, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/anwar-gargash-contrasts-uae-tolerance-with-irans-platform-for-aggression-1.500494256 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-25/wrje1dcx/newsml_afp_com_20260325T075021Z_doc_a4lr263.jpeg r. Gargash says Iranian regime turned historic Gulf connections into threats to neighbours. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T14:32:28.023+04:00 Anwar Gargash contrasts UAE tolerance with Iran’s ‘platform for aggression’ Government, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/prime-developments-ltd-announced-as-platinum-sponsor-for-investment-gateway-summit-2026-1.500494237 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/q4p7pw5p/Prime-Developments.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-02T14:31:47.704+04:00 Prime Developments Ltd. announced as platinum sponsor for Investment Gateway Summit 2026 Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/emirates-nbd-secures-225b-in-long-term-financing-amid-strong-global-demand-1.500494246 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-30/bjsxwfye/ANI_20250630064646.jpg Emirates NBD head office in Dubai, UAE Gulf News en 2026-04-02T14:27:20.136+04:00 Emirates NBD secures $2.25b in long-term financing amid strong global demand Banking, Emirates NBD, UAE digital banking https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/only-24-per-cent-of-uae-rear-seat-passengers-always-wear-a-seat-belt-survey-finds-2-1.500494235 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/02/09/190209_seat_belt_generic_resources1_16a4a15c719_large.jpg According to the survey, the non-use of seat belts represents the biggest opportunity to reduce road fatalities in the UAE and around the world. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T14:25:39.894+04:00 Only 24 per cent of UAE rear-seat passengers always wear a seat belt, survey finds Transport, Living-Transport, UAE traffic fines https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-wanted-to-stop-a-bomb-but-left-uranium-behind-1.500494221 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/zp9s07pu/Iran_nuclear_natanz_1731961f4ec_original_ratio.jpg Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility, a key enrichment site, as questions mount over the fate of Tehran’s uranium stockpile after US-led strikes. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T14:11:04.381+04:00 Trump wanted to stop Iran's bomb — but left uranium behind Americas, Mena, Donald Trump, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/mecca-airport-metro-plans-move-forward-says-saudi-official-1.500494215 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2014/10/3/1_16a0836c2ae.1393705_1652230283_16a0836c2ae_large.jpg Mecca's road infrastructure has also undergone major upgrades to accommodate increasing traffic and improve access to key religious sites. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T14:02:01.545+04:00 Mecca airport, metro plans move forward, says Saudi official Aviation, Saudi, UAE Travel, Saudi Arabia, travel https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/which-clubs-are-in-for-sandro-tonali-real-madrid-united-and-more-1.500494195 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/q9nzfdc4/newsml_afp_com_20260326T210604Z_doc_a4vc8dp.jpeg Italy's midfielder #08 Sandro Tonali celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the play-off FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualification semi-final football match between Italy and North Ireland at the Gewiss stadium in Bergamo, on March 26, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/q9nzfdc4/newsml_afp_com_20260326T210604Z_doc_a4vc8dp.jpeg Italy's midfielder #08 Sandro Tonali celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the play-off FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualification semi-final football match between Italy and North Ireland at the Gewiss stadium in Bergamo, on March 26, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T13:51:14.735+04:00 Which clubs are in for Sandro Tonali? Real Madrid, United and more Football, football https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/dubais-khda-issues-distance-learning-guidelines-asks-schools-to-review-system-in-two-weeks-1.500494168 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/04/07/NAT-200331-E-LEARNING-2-1586243443813_171537a1c68_large.jpg Photo used for illustrative purposes https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/03/31/NAT-200331-E-LEARNING-1-1585661135193_17130c4c95c_large.jpg Photo used for illustrative purposes Gulf News en 2026-04-02T13:40:06.798+04:00 Dubai’s KHDA issues distance learning guidelines, asks schools to review system in two weeks Education, UAE, UAE, KHDA, Dubai, UAE schools, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/how-to-turn-remittances-to-long-term-investments-1.500494158 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/10/18/Stock-Money-exchange-dirhams-currency_1753a9177af_large.jpg It is important to convert hard-earned remittances into investments for long-term stability Gulf News en 2026-04-02T13:30:40.340+04:00 How to turn remittances to long-term investments Philippines, UAE, Philippines, UAE remittance https://gulfnews.com/world/rare-birth-of-endangered-golden-monkey-in-belgium-1.500494171 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/fpcdgcs0/MON1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-02T13:29:08.660+04:00 Rare birth of endangered golden monkey in Belgium World, news-video https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/wind-fog-or-more-rain-uaes-weekend-weather-explained-1.500494133 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-25/athq39m0/Amitabh-Sharma.jpg From hazy starts to cloudy skies as temperatures climb through the weekend Gulf News en 2026-04-02T13:20:30.397+04:00 Wind, fog or more rain? UAE's weekend weather explained Weather https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/hope-rises-again-easter-messages-from-dubai-clergy-1.500494125 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/dquvm4kr/PIC-PRIEST.jpg Clockwise from top left: Bishop Zachariah Severios, Bishop Paolo Martinelli, Rev. Prem Mitra, and Rev. Jijo T. Mutheri. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/mbayo3nh/Zachariah-Mar-Severios.JPG Bishop Zachariah Severios, chief celebrant of passion week at St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral in Oud Metha https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/doul9m9k/Paolo-Martinelli.jpg Bishop Paolo Martinelli, apostolic vicar of Southern Arabia https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/b1v7ejlz/REV.-JIJO-THANKACHAN-MUTHERI-300x300.jpg Rev. Jijo T. Mutheri, Vicar, Mar Thoma Parish in Jebel Ali https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/cexpmjya/Prem-Mitra.png Prem Mitra, chaplain at Holy Trinity Church in Oud Metha Gulf News en 2026-04-02T12:59:41.860+04:00 Hope rises again: Easter messages from Dubai clergy people, UAE, Easter in Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/nine-killed-17-injured-in-cairo-building-fire-1.500494135 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-15/2py75ovm/STOCK-AMBULANCE Emergency teams battle blaze in Zeitoun district, probe under way. [Illustrative image] Gulf News en 2026-04-02T12:51:44.414+04:00 Nine killed, 17 injured in Cairo building fire Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/eight-killed-four-injured-in-egypt-road-crash-1.500494128 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/h7t677bc/HE4hmDiXYAAaXcB.jpg Injured rushed to hospital as authorities launch investigation. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T12:45:38.218+04:00 Eight killed, four injured in Egypt road crash Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/elon-musks-spacex-moves-toward-record-ipo-that-could-raise-75-billion-1.500494117 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-27/qvpwuu7h/Tesla__X__formerly_known_as_Twitter__and_SpaceX_s_CEO_Elon_Musk_speaks_with_other_delegates_on_Day_1.jpg Tesla, X (formerly known as Twitter) and SpaceX's CEO Elon Musk speaks with other delegates on Day 1 of the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park in Bletchley, Britain on November 1, 2023. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T12:37:56.985+04:00 Elon Musk's SpaceX moves toward record IPO that could raise $75 billion Markets, Americas, Elon Musk https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/dos-and-donts-for-ofws-why-sharing-unverified-posts-can-land-you-in-trouble-1.500494039 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-25/wb42urm7/newsml_afp_com_20260125T014454Z_doc_93wm7ez.jpeg Onlookers use their phones to record footage Gulf News en 2026-04-02T12:35:50.720+04:00 Dos and don’ts for OFWs: Why sharing unverified posts can land you in trouble Mena, UAE, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/rethinking-autism-and-our-role-in-understanding-it-1.500494107 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/klchfzu5/OPN-AUTISM-13-Read-Only.jpg Autistic people are not missing empathy. More often, what has been missing is shared understanding. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T12:34:02.981+04:00 Rethinking autism – and our role in understanding it Op-Eds, Health, Health https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/relm-secures-full-vara-vasp-license-expanding-regulated-digital-asset-broker-dealer-services-in-uae-1.500494092 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/aqkg28ve/Relm.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-02T12:29:58.987+04:00 Relm secures full VARA VASP License, expanding regulated digital asset broker-dealer services in UAE Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ranbir-kapoors-ramayana-teaser-out-and-everything-you-need-to-know-1.500494035 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/gdlaunqe/ANI_20260402050246.jpg Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama (Photo/instagram/@iamnamitmalhotra ) Gulf News en 2026-04-02T12:29:09.970+04:00 Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana: Teaser out and everything you need to know Entertainment, BollyWood, bollywood, ranbirkapoor, Ranbir Kapoor https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/sharjah-education-academy-admissions-open-heres-what-to-know-about-fall-2026-programmes-1.500494086 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/p3kmi94b/1.jpg Sharjah Education Academy https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/k6mlzs14/2.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/v6wxlara/3.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-02T12:24:41.801+04:00 Sharjah Education Academy admissions open: Here’s what to know about fall 2026 programmes Education, UAE, Education, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/sport/f1-academy-replace-saudi-arabia-grand-prix-1.500494094 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/2c4igpzz/newsml_afp_com_20251122T000000Z_PH_GTY_2248033160.jpeg F1 Academy were originally affected by the cancellation of the Saudi GP https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/duqibml3/Saudi_Arabian_GP_1892bfe2a9f_original_ratio.jpg The Saudi Arabia GP along with Bahrain is cancelled due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-03/y7xrra0m/newsml_afp_com_20251003T082613Z_doc_77kf33w.jpeg Managing Director of the F1 Academy Susie Wolff says the decision was made to 'maximize track time' https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/s1kdxn04/Shakir_Bahrain_GP_1892bfd3be4_original_ratio.jpg F1 fans have called the organisers to carry the decision to the main grid Gulf News en 2026-04-02T12:23:20.258+04:00 F1 Academy replace Saudi Arabia Grand Prix Sport, Motorsport, Formula1 https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/pakistans-sahibzada-farhan-equals-kohlis-record-closes-in-on-babar-1.500494083 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-28/q0147vjg/newsml_afp_com_20260228T151905Z_doc_99c8668.jpeg Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on February 28, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-28/q0147vjg/newsml_afp_com_20260228T151905Z_doc_99c8668.jpeg Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on February 28, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/xyzu8eez/Multan-Sultans Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans Gulf News en 2026-04-02T12:17:32.442+04:00 Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan equals Kohli’s record, closes in on Babar Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-planning-a-1950s-style-wedding-a-big-summer-ahead-with-kelce-1.500494040 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-27/ta3w98kj/202508273492588.jpg Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got engaged in 2025 and we are still reeling from his magnificent proposal https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/a71ufge3/107588555_15698731_A_view_shows_singer_and_songwriter_Swift_s_home_in_the_Watch_Hil_a_11_17750754204.jpg A view of Taylor Swift's home in the Watch Hill neighborhood in Westerly, Rhode Island https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-10/9opnllyo/Travis-Kelce-and-Taylor-Swift Travis Kelce, left, and Taylor Swift pose after the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Jan. 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/hf3qt83s/107588683_15698731_The_wedding_cake_It_will_be_traditional_like_seen_here_in_this_1_a_16_17750754207.jpg Traditional cake from the 1950s visual image for inspiration https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/11/12/Taylor-Swift_18bc3be398e_large.jpg Speculations say that Taylor Swift might go with names like Sarah Burton, formerly of Alexander McQueen, and Vivienne Westwood with multiple outfit changes throughout the day Gulf News en 2026-04-02T11:58:54.127+04:00 Taylor Swift planning a 1950s-style wedding: ‘A big summer ahead’ with Kelce Taylor Swift wedding 2026, Taylor Swift Travis Kelce wedding, Taylor Swift 1950s wedding, Taylor Swift Rhode Island wedding, Swift Kelce guest list, Taylor Swift wedding dress, Swift wedding plans, Taylor Swift June wedding https://gulfnews.com/business/property/more-homebuyers-are-choosing-this-saudi-city-as-demand-rises-1.500494058 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/07/11/Jeddah-skyline_17a95ca9c63_large.jpg His family has never given up or stopped searching for him since he went missing. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T11:54:57.030+04:00 More homebuyers are choosing this Saudi city as demand rises Property, Saudi, Saudi Arabia, Saudi real estate https://gulfnews.com/world/look-artemis-ii-launches-astronauts-on-historic-moon-flyby-1.500494065 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/jwpk68a3/202604023730950.jpeg NASA launches historic Artemis II crewed Moon mission https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/f3zf3m1x/059077-01-02.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/0bavzo6o/059157-01-02.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/pjeeoi10/059246-01-02.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/sx6bdylc/059288-01-02.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/xz8dvuq9/059298-01-02.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/ynpefubl/060316-01-02.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/xatecwx7/NASAArtemisMoonshot52745-55d08.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/wcdufxr6/NASAArtemisMoonshot56599-8eec1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/2p8jqp6n/NASAArtemisMoonshot92178-6d6c9.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-02T11:53:54.685+04:00 Look: Artemis II launches astronauts on historic Moon flyby World, news-video https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-safari-park-celebrates-the-birth-of-second-endangered-white-rhino-calf-1.500494048 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/wna3zhb3/DSP-celebrates-newborn-white-rhino-calf-Salam-1.jpg The southern white rhino is classified as 'near threatened' by the IUCN with approximately 15,700 remaining in the wild. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/yqkqpp2g/DSP-celebrates-newborn-white-rhino-calf-Salam-4.jpg Salam is the second southern white rhino newborn welcomed to the park through its breeding programme, following the birth of Onyx in 2024 Gulf News en 2026-04-02T11:41:51.591+04:00 Dubai Safari Park celebrates the birth of second endangered white rhino calf UAE, Lifestyle, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/artemis-ii-astronauts-could-change-how-we-see-earth-forever-1.500493985 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/bp0y1hdf/Artemis-II.jpg With Artemis II, humans will for the first time orbit the Moon’s "far side" with their eyes, giving humanity a visceral, real‑time view of regions robotic missions have only mapped from afar.​ It's also the first human mission to fly around the Moon since Apollo, which ended 53 years ago. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/fg4chqzm/NASA-ARTEMIS-MISSION.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/04/03/20230304-artemis_18747fc8f86_large.jpg Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hanson https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-02/z06axosh/newsml_afp_com_20260202T191535Z_doc_94vg9nu.jpeg A piece of White Mountain anorthosite mineral is seen at the Greenland School of Minerals and Petroleum in Sisimiut, Greenland on February 2, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T11:32:09.863+04:00 How Artemis II astronauts could change how we see Earth forever Americas, Technology https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/abu-dhabi-police-warn-drivers-dh2000-fine-and-23-black-points-for-reckless-acts-on-the-road-1.500494037 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/6n6x1tpd/HE4ZvsxaYAAnm1w.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-02T11:26:30.758+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police warn drivers: Dh2,000 fine and 23 black points for reckless acts on the road Transport, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/sport/tiger-woods-turns-down-us-ryder-cup-captaincy-1.500494033 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/lcryayoa/Tiger_Woods_177d2f1c5a6_large.jpg The PGA have confirmed that Tiger Woods has turned down the role of US Ryder Cup captain at next year's tournament https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/05/25/Tiger-Woods-lines-up-a-putt-as-Phil-Mickelson-looks-on_1724ab16720_large.jpg Woods last competed in a traditional official golf tournament at The Open Championship (British Open) in July 2024, where he missed the cut. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/z05ystbl/1_16a0850f087_2282639_1150913654_16a0850f087_original_ratio.jpg Woods has only won the Ryder Cup once for his country Gulf News en 2026-04-02T11:21:20.176+04:00 Tiger Woods turns down US Ryder Cup captaincy Sport, Tiger Woods https://gulfnews.com/friday/golden-bird-jewels-expands-affordable-luxury-jewellery-featuring-moissanite-lab-grown-diamonds-1.500494028 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/q85gezrd/GoldenBirdJewels.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-02T11:19:16.616+04:00 Golden Bird Jewels expands affordable luxury jewellery featuring moissanite, lab grown diamonds Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/dubai-urges-residents-to-ignore-rumours-and-follow-verified-updates-1.500494029 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/co8q2rc6/newsml_afp_com_20250220T094924Z_doc_36y99ud.jpeg Public advised to trust facts and avoid sharing unverified information. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/59dsf369/image.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-02T11:16:52.310+04:00 Dubai urges residents to ignore rumours and follow verified updates people, Dubai, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/masdar-totalenergies-form-22-billion-asia-renewables-platform-1.500494009 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/m4h88483/Cirata.jpg Binding agreement to merge onshore renewable activities in nine countries across Asia Gulf News en 2026-04-02T11:01:35.306+04:00 Masdar, TotalEnergies form $2.2 billion Asia renewables platform Energy https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-travellers-face-sharp-rise-in-airfares-whats-driving-the-spike-1.500493994 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/12/22/Stock-Airfare-Rise_18c8ff1e115_large.jpg Fuel costs are the biggest factor in dictating how much more airlines will charge this year. So far, indications are that fuel costs are heading higher. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T11:00:28.613+04:00 UAE travellers face sharp rise in airfares: What’s driving the spike? Aviation, Travel, travel, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/ajms-global-signs-deal-to-help-germanys-deecke-global-partners-enter-difc-fund-market-1.500493995 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/tytffkai/AJMS.jpg Left to right: Rizwan Khan, Chief Business Officer, AJMS Global; Manuel Kessler, Managing Director, Deecke Global Partners Investment Consultancies L.L.C; Dr. Abhishek Jajoo, Chief Executive Officer, AJMS Global; and Vivek Mundhra, Managing Partner, AJMS Global — at the agreement signing ceremony in Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T10:49:25.110+04:00 AJMS Global signs deal to help Germany’s Deecke Global Partners enter DIFC fund market GN Focus, Company News https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ipl/bangladesh-ipl-and-wpl-broadcasts-hit-by-media-rights-dispute-1.500493980 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/5usu3ftm/JioStar.jpg Rights for 2023–27 seasons revert to JioStar, legal proceedings being considered. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T10:30:56.826+04:00 Bangladesh IPL and WPL broadcasts hit by media rights dispute IPL, Cricket, Bangladesh https://gulfnews.com/uae/us-israel-war-on-iran-day-34-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-on-april-2-1.500493967 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/efbpuccv/gulfnews2026-03-10b7ythppmUAEflag.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/frb939rz/gulfnews2026-04-0132vz99r3HE1zcQXa4AAHqT.avif Gulf News en 2026-04-02T10:25:21.856+04:00 US-Israel war on Iran, Day 34: What UAE residents need to know on April 2 UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/united-in-strength/inside-zayed-universitys-collective-care-model-supporting-college-students-through-distance-learning-in-uae-1.500493336 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/05/13/zayed-university-students-_1881543ed57_large.jpg Students at Zayed University https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/qtvf73sh/Jane_Tatterton.jpeg Jane Tatterton, Assistant Provost for Student Affairs, Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/07/14/Zayed-University_181fd0fe6ee_large.jpg Zayed University has sharpened its focus on equipping students with the tools to ensure their success in uncertain times Gulf News en 2026-04-02T09:46:42.393+04:00 Inside Zayed University’s ‘collective care’ model: Supporting college students through distance learning in UAE United in Strength, UAE, World, Education, UAE, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/uae-warns-against-scam-messages-impersonating-officials-1.500493917 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-17/gsew15x3/202509173513605.jpeg The ministry urges the public not to respond to such messages, avoid sharing personal or financial information. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T09:17:48.182+04:00 UAE warns against scam messages impersonating officials people, crime, cybercrime https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ipl/ipl-2026-opens-to-massive-audiences-setting-new-engagement-benchmarks-1.500493910 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/axewqx4b/IPL.jpg Delhi Capitals' Sameer Rizvi (C) and teammate Tristan Stubbs (L) run between the wickets as Lucknow Super Giants' Anrich Nortje looks on during their IPL match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 1, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T09:09:15.545+04:00 IPL 2026 opens to massive audiences, setting new engagement benchmarks IPL, IPL-Delhi, IPL-Lucknow https://gulfnews.com/technology/dubai-launches-amer-cybersecurity-reporting-service-to-combat-online-fraud-1.500493908 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/uds667kh/gdrfadubai7961203d1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-02T09:07:55.365+04:00 Dubai launches ‘Amer’ cybersecurity reporting service to combat online fraud Technology, Crime, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/dubai-gold-drops-after-3-day-rally-as-trump-speech-hits-sentiment-1.500493896 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/01/30/BUS-200128-GOLD-21-1580360338356_16ff4d10bb5_large.jpg Piling up the gold bars at the Meena Jewellers outlet in Gold Souq. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T08:47:18.525+04:00 Dubai gold drops after 3-day rally as Trump speech hits sentiment Retail, YourMoney-Saving-Investment, UAE Gold, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-woman-acquitted-in-cybercrime-case-over-alleged-explicit-content-1.500493886 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/02/21/Stock-Dubai-courts_177c47f567a_large.jpg Forensic errors and lack of intent lead to acquittal; ex-husband’s civil claim dismissed. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T08:40:19.326+04:00 Dubai woman acquitted in cybercrime case over alleged explicit content Crime, crime, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/your-money/saving-investment/rupee-and-peso-dip-turns-into-a-remittance-boost-for-uae-expats-1.500301712 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/r4u9kfq1/Peso_bills_PHP_peso_dollar_181d90c72f9_original_ratio.jpg Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T08:14:12.167+04:00 Indian rupee, Pakistani rupee and Philippine peso remain soft, boosting dirham for expats. Remit now? YourMoney-Saving-Investment, Pakistan, Philippines, India, Markets, Pakistan, Indian Rupee, india, Philippines, Philippine peso, UAE remittance https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/magnitude-74-earthquake-strike-in-indonesia-tsunami-alert-1.500493751 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/ghzm653c/10.jpg Police officers inspect a damaged building following an earthquake in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia Gulf News en 2026-04-02T08:10:05.408+04:00 Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off Indonesia, tsunami alert lifted Asia https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/iranian-missile-intercepted-near-key-abu-dhabi-zone-1.500493857 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-23/y5wkqhyt/newsml_afp_com_20260123T125140Z_doc_93rx87r.jpeg A view of Abu Dhabi skyline. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T07:57:04.762+04:00 Iranian missile intercepted near key Abu Dhabi zone Government, Abu Dhabi, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-forecast-fog-dust-rain-and-rough-seas-expected-as-pressure-systems-converge-1.500493834 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/6gi2qii3/gulfnews2024-11-17cjmnw3esStockweather177ca5cf19coriginalratio.avif Gulf News en 2026-04-02T07:25:53.569+04:00 UAE weather forecast: Fog, dust, rain and rough seas expected as pressure systems converge Weather https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/usisrael-war-on-iran-day-33-trump-claims-iran-president-wants-ceasefire-tehran-calls-it-false-and-baseless-1.500492706 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-01/mqud9lrl/US-President-Donald-Trum US President Donald Trump https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/07/25/al-jaber.JPG_18235b9f17a_large.JPG Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/08/05/starmer-1722865693485_19122cc3344_large.jpg British prime minister has sought to rebuild post-Brexit relations with the EU since winning power in July 2024. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T06:32:11.465+04:00 US–Israel War on Iran, Day 33: Trump claims Iran president wants ceasefire; Tehran calls it 'false and baseless' Mena, Americas, Yemen, UAE, Iraq, travel, Iran Israel conflict, Yemen, US-Israel-Iran war, houthis https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/uae-minister-inaugurates-burjeel-holdings-flagship-aesthetics-brand-tajmeel-clinic-in-dubai-1.500493731 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-01/ts7h70wy/H.E.-Dr.-Thani-bin-Ahmed-Al-Zeyoudi-inaugurates-Tajmeel’s-flagship-clinic-in-Jumeirah.jpg-1.jpeg Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi officially opens Tajmeel Clinic in Jumeirah. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T06:30:00.000+04:00 UAE minister inaugurates Burjeel Holdings' flagship aesthetics brand Tajmeel Clinic in Dubai Health, Business, UAE, Dubai, Health, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/oil-price-spike-brent-wti-jump-nearly-5-after-trumps-iran-speech-1.500493805 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/thg0yqoq/ANI_20260328072857.jpg Kharg Island (Photo/Reuters) Gulf News en 2026-04-02T06:29:12.947+04:00 Oil price spike: Brent, WTI jump nearly 5% after Trump's Iran speech Energy, Americas https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/education/uae-distance-learning-2026-latest-updates-on-schools-universities-and-exams-1.500493429 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-01/euatdj44/Remote-learning Gulf News en 2026-04-02T06:00:00.000+04:00 UAE distance learning 2026: Latest updates on schools, universities and exams Living-Education, UAE schools https://gulfnews.com/uae/distance-learning-in-the-uae-how-parents-are-helping-kids-stay-focused-in-online-classes-1.500493635 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/12/29/Distance-learning--remote-learning_17e05eaf792_large.jpg Representational image of distance learning used for illustrative purpose only https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-01/qf2gc3x4/WhatsApp_Image_2026_03_31_at_23_58_07.jpeg Dubai-based Anisha Lakhani, a sales executive with her daughter. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-01/hunphiio/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_01_at_21_49_05.jpeg Mona Dhanjal, with her son, Ryan. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-01/wuybk2mw/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_01_at_21_50_39.jpeg Dubai-based Shaheera Anwar https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/eqagecb8/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-01-at-22.30.34.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-04-02T06:00:00.000+04:00 Distance learning in the UAE: How parents are helping kids stay focused in online classes UAE, Lifestyle, United in Strength https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-says-us-to-hit-iran-extremely-hard-for-2-3-weeks-1.500493784 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-01/mqud9lrl/US-President-Donald-Trum US President Donald Trump Gulf News en 2026-04-02T05:46:10.213+04:00 Trump says US to hit Iran 'extremely hard' for 2-3 weeks Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/oil-prices-worst-behind-us-now-wti-brent-drop-to-under-100-murban-at-103-on-war-ceasefire-hopes-amid-thin-overnight-trading-1.500493781 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/05/15/Stock-Oil-Prices_18f7b729b63_large.jpg Goldman Sachs has cut its oil price forecasts for the rest of 2025 and 2026. The bank now expects Brent crude to average $60 this year and $56 next year, with WTI following a similar path. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/vl76tv94/Screenshot-2026-04-02-at-9.13.08-AM.png Data on the latest oil futures (updated with an 11-16 minute delay) as of 1.12 GMT on Friday (April 2, 2026). Gulf News en 2026-04-02T05:31:50.174+04:00 Oil prices — worst behind us now? WTI, Brent drop to under $100, Murban at $103 on war ceasefire hopes amid thin overnight trading Energy, World https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/indian-schools-in-dubai-home-deliver-books-to-students-ahead-of-online-reopening-1.500493717 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-01/g1fzjvj0/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-01-at-4.42.50-PM.jpeg A courier service arranged by Leams Education handles the homedelivery of books and other schools supplies to students of The Indian Academy in Dubai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-01/pkitpwoz/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_02_at_1_39_04_AM.jpeg A parent receives books sent by Global Indian International School. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T05:30:00.000+04:00 Indian schools in Dubai home deliver books to students ahead of online reopening Education, United in Strength, UAE, Indian expats, Education, UAE schools, Dubai private schools, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-residents-told-situation-safe-after-defence-operation-against-iran-aerial-threats-1.500493771 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-10/oxjrgpgh/gulfnews2026-03-057odx7i2wnewsmlafpcom20260305T175920Zdoca24n37y.avif Authorities urge residents to stay safe and follow verified updates Gulf News en 2026-04-02T05:05:47.853+04:00 UAE residents told situation safe after defence operation against Iran aerial threats UAE, Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/uaes-air-defence-systems-responding-to-incoming-missile-drone-threats-from-iran-1.500493760 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-23/csly164l/UAEflag UAE flag Gulf News en 2026-04-02T04:39:05.071+04:00 UAE's air defence systems responding to incoming missile, drone threats from Iran UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/liftoff-nasa-launches-first-crewed-moon-mission-in-over-50-years-1.500493759 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/x1ce1w36/nj702k8h1ka0bmdpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-02T04:22:09.674+04:00 Liftoff: Nasa launches first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years Americas https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/golds-31-trillion-market-shows-why-investors-still-hold-just-3-1.500493387 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-30/hg0p5cd3/Stock-Gold-Shoppers-at-gold-souq-in-Deira. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T04:01:00.000+04:00 Gold’s $31 trillion market shows why investors still hold just 3% Markets, UAE Gold, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trumps-nato-threat-rattles-alliance-as-global-economy-reels-from-irans-choking-of-hormuz-1.500493735 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/04/07/opn-Nato-meeting-in-Washington1-1554642479616_16a4505831b_large.jpg A Nato alliance meeting. US President Donald Trump's frustration centres on allies refusing to automatically join US military operations — alongside Israel — against Iran. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-25/9inrari9/preview.jpg FILE - President Donald Trump, right, meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 21, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-22/53c2g3bi/preview.jpg President Donald Trump, right, meets with Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte during a meeting on the sidelines of the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T02:56:20.272+04:00 Trump’s Nato threat rattles alliance as global economy reels from Iran's choking of Hormuz Mena, World https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/new-un-report-urges-action-to-restore-navigation-through-strait-of-hormuz-1.500493730 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/zf44avfn/OPN_STRAIT_OF_HORMUZ_173e71e330d_original_ratio.jpg The free movement of those ships through Hormuz Strait is vital to the global economy, according to UNCTAD. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T02:25:20.706+04:00 New UN report urges action to restore navigation through Strait of Hormuz Mena, World https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/scattered-rain-morning-fog-expected-across-uae-until-6-april-1.500493718 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/io4maqh4/Fog_in_Dubai_1778f836b1b_original_ratio.jpg Unsettled weather in the UAE is expected to bring scattered rain, and fog particularly across coastal, northern, and eastern areas. File photo. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/wsk6eu0g/Fog_in_Sharjah_1770f037e10_original_ratio.jpg Commuters across the UAE encountered heavy fog on the roads in Sharjah. Gulf News en 2026-04-02T02:07:35.846+04:00 Scattered rain, morning fog expected across UAE until 6 April Weather https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/uae-affirms-embrace-of-iranian-community-as-integral-to-its-diverse-social-fabric-mofa-1.500493724 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-23/klnirby2/UAEflag Gulf News en 2026-04-02T01:43:29.832+04:00 UAE affirms embrace of Iranian community as integral to its diverse social fabric: MoFA Mena, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/who-is-sameer-rizvi-the-dhoni-inspired-talent-with-a-raina-connection-1.500493708 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-21/lcposmbl/newsml_afp_com_20250521T172437Z_doc_47m28r3.jpeg Delhi Capitals' Sameer Rizvi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-21/lcposmbl/newsml_afp_com_20250521T172437Z_doc_47m28r3.jpeg Delhi Capitals' Sameer Rizvi Gulf News en 2026-04-02T00:45:04.584+04:00 Who is Sameer Rizvi? The Dhoni-inspired talent with a Raina connection Cricket, IPL, cricket