https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-says-iran-deal-includes-hormuz-reopening-pakistan-eyes-fresh-us-iran-talks-1.500551471 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/uevzgirg/newsml_afp_com_20260522T000000Z_PH_GTY_2277690732.jpeg Trump claims Hormuz reopening near as Pakistan mediates US-Iran accord https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/da7nxphh/newsml_afp_com_20260524T075301Z_doc_b3vl92l.jpeg US Secretary of State Marco Rubio addresses a joint press conference with India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (not pictured) following their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on May 24, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/fyt5avse/adios.JPG https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/12/05/European-Commission-President-Ursula-von-der-Leyen_1763424f1d4_large.jpg European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/tqiqd5zj/newsml_afp_com_20260524T102328Z_doc_b3vv3cq.jpeg Smoke rises following an Israeli strike on the village of Zawtar Al Charkiyeh in southern Lebanon on May 24, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/hnoxsb1x/newsml_afp_com_20260524T064326Z_doc_b3vj22q.jpeg Rubio and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor (L) hold talks with India’s Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on May 24. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/jb02bb3u/newsml_afp_com_20260524T072502Z_doc_b3vl8zu.jpeg India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (R) and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio address a joint press conference following their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on May 24, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/j5mj5no0/newsml_afp_com_20260524T004057Z_doc_b3v97le.jpeg A person carrying an umbrella walks past Secret Service police officers near the White House after a gunman opened fire in Washington, DC, on May 23, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/hpkn5335/newsml_afp_com_20260523T000000Z_PH_GTY_2277375208.jpeg Emergency teams work the scene after multiple rapid-fire gunshots ring out near the White House on May 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump was reportedly inside the White House working on a peace deal with Iran. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/6mjubz47/newsml_afp_com_20260523T231614Z_doc_b3v93hl.jpeg A police officer uses binoculars on the roof of a building at the White House in Washington, DC, after shots were reportedly fired on May 23, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/fvglm9k3/newsml_afp_com_20260523T225820Z_doc_b3v93gj.jpeg Secret Service agents are seen after a lockdown was lifted at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 23, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/zdjstda4/newsml_afp_com_20260523T000000Z_PH_GTY_2277375563.jpeg Emergency teams work the scene after multiple rapid-fire gunshots ring out near the White House on May 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump was reportedly inside the White House working on a peace deal with Iran. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/gn4euwqb/newsml_afp_com_20260523T000000Z_PH_GTY_2277375377.jpeg Emergency teams work the scene after multiple rapid-fire gunshots ring out near the White House on May 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump was reportedly inside the White House working on a peace deal with Iran. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/2he5ukv7/newsml_afp_com_20260523T000000Z_PH_GTY_2277373185.jpeg Members of the U.S. Secret Service tend to a wounded man on the scene of a shooting near the White House on May 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. Emergency teams work the scene after multiple rapid-fire gunshots ring out outside the White House. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-14/890qtcnl/Donald-Trump Gulf News en 2026-05-24T17:04:39.707+04:00 Iran and US closing in on deal to end war; Pakistan eyes fresh US-Iran talks Mena, Americas, Donald Trump, iran nuclear programme, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/diplomacy-and-defiance-why-iran-is-seeking-a-deal-without-backing-down-1.500551785 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/97runwjh/newsml_afp_com_20260523T104625Z_doc_b3tt2rl.jpeg Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian (right) during his meeting with Pakistan’s Defence Forces Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir in Tehran on May 23, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/awty90ia/iranians12_1779622617168.jpg A bride and group couple rides in a military jeep arriving for a public mass wedding ceremony at Imam Hossein Square in Tehran on May 18, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T16:23:31.225+04:00 Diplomacy and defiance: Why Iran is seeking a deal — without backing down Mena, Americas, Israel, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/al-nassr-reportedly-prepares-record-offer-for-guardiola-after-manchester-city-exit-1.500551795 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/p4ph5ne2/preview.jpg Al Nassr is reportedly preparing a record-breaking financial package to persuade Pep Guardiola to take over as head coach following his departure from Manchester City. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T16:20:12.893+04:00 Al Nassr reportedly prepares record $65m-$95m offer for Guardiola after Manchester City exit Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/sport/uae-sport/guardiola-eyed-by-uae-football-association-to-coach-national-team-after-manchester-city-exit-1.500551782 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/zce1ti0f/gettyimages-Pep-Guardiola.jpg Pep Guardiola has emerged as a potential candidate to coach the UAE national football team following his departure from Manchester City. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T15:56:02.398+04:00 Guardiola eyed by UAE Football Association to coach national team after Manchester City exit UAE-Sport, Football, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/bahrain/bahrain-sentences-nine-to-life-over-alleged-iran-revolutionary-guard-links-1.500551776 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/6i48e4gj/Shutterstock.avif Nine defendants sentenced to life imprisonment and two others to three years in prison in two separate cases involving alleged links to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Gulf News en 2026-05-24T15:39:40.641+04:00 Bahrain sentences nine to life over alleged Iran Revolutionary Guard links Bahrain, Bahrain https://gulfnews.com/uae/nobodys-child-dubai-issues-special-permission-to-bury-twice-abandoned-filipina-girl-1.500551746 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/l54lj1i8/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-24-at-3.20.01-PM.jpeg The last happy family photo of Fatima with her foster parents, Syed Ali Moazzam and Muozzama, before she was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease that left her in a vegetative state for over two years. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/3owvbo6d/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-24-at-3.30.56-PM.jpeg The foster parents are grateful to Dubai authorities for granting permission for Fatima's burial despite her undocumented residency status. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T15:38:35.674+04:00 Nobody’s child: Dubai issues special permission to bury twice-abandoned Filipina girl UAE, people, Philippines, Pakistan, UAE, Pakistan, Dubai, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/uae/ras-al-khaimah-police-deploy-massive-eid-al-adha-security-plan-1.500551780 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/9djxdpjy/IMG-20260524-WA0034.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-24T15:31:17.381+04:00 Ras Al Khaimah Police deploy massive Eid Al Adha security plan UAE, Eid Al Adha https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uaes-flagship-emirati-careers-fair-adds-entrepreneurship-focus-for-2026-1.500551774 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/12mpdy8n/fair.jpg The 2026 edition of the Tawdheef × Zaheb faire, to take place at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from November 17 to 19 Gulf News en 2026-05-24T15:23:47.355+04:00 UAE’s flagship Emirati careers fair adds entrepreneurship focus for 2026 Education, UAE jobs https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/qatar-announces-eid-al-adha-holiday-for-public-sector-1.500551761 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/29ktvnkx/Qatarflag Qatar announced five-day holiday for the public sector to celebrate Eid Al Adha. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T15:20:13.288+04:00 Qatar announces Eid Al Adha holiday for public sector Qatar https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/will-reopening-hormuz-quickly-reverse-damage-from-near-three-month-closure-1.500551766 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-20/48cogoz5/Ships-at-Anchor-in-the-Strait-of-Hormuz-off-Omans-northern-coast.-AFP.avif Ships at Anchor in the Strait of Hormuz, off Oman's northern coast. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T15:17:54.482+04:00 Will reopening Hormuz quickly reverse damage from near three-month closure? Energy, Markets, Americas, Gulf, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-delivery-rider-praised-after-removing-dead-cat-from-busy-road-1.500551751 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/jzbdjrkt/Delivery-rider.jpg Talabat delivery rider was filed as he removed a dead cat from the middle of a busy road and carrying it to a safer place. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T15:09:28.773+04:00 Dubai delivery rider praised after removing dead cat from busy road UAE, UAE, Dubai, Viral Video, viral https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/telugu-star-ram-charan-calls-bumrah-a-footballer-during-peddi-event-and-apologises-later-1.500551753 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/m92vw3c4/Ram-Charan-and-Bumrah Ram Charan apologised for calling Bumrah a footballer https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/m92vw3c4/Ram-Charan-and-Bumrah Ram Charan apologised for calling Bumrah a footballer Gulf News en 2026-05-24T15:03:24.326+04:00 Telugu star Ram Charan calls Bumrah a footballer during Peddi event and apologises later Cricket, Entertainment, cricket https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-president-and-leaders-discuss-regional-developments-in-joint-phone-call-1.500551744 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/8xj5ov13/qlz040fq1ka14rgpo.jpg UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Gulf News en 2026-05-24T14:55:49.565+04:00 UAE President and leaders discuss regional developments in joint phone call Government, UAE, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-livestock-market-houses-nearly-90000-animals-ahead-of-eid-1.500551711 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/3oh1n9jj/Dubai-Livestock-Market Dubai Livestock Market covers a total area of 537,000 square metres and has been developed with advanced infrastructure Gulf News en 2026-05-24T14:34:31.363+04:00 Dubai livestock market houses nearly 90,000 animals ahead of Eid UAE, UAE, Eid Al Adha UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/russian-army-confirms-launching-nuclear-capable-oreshnik-missile-at-ukraine-2-1.500551728 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/l8av456e/newsml_afp_com_20260524T094449Z_doc_b3vt4nv.jpeg This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Security Service on January 9, 2026 reportedly shows a fragment of a Russian Oreshnik ballistic missile at an undisclosed location, said to have been used for only the second known time in a strike on the western Lviv region overnight, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T14:24:11.562+04:00 Russian army confirms launching nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile at Ukraine Americas, Ukraine, Russia https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/what-s-in-trump-s-largely-done-iran-deal-and-will-the-irgc-agree-1.500551708 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/nellnhlm/trumph.gif US President Donald Trump said Saturday a deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated," with the proposal including opening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, though the agreement was "subject to finalisation." https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-11/9teq6vsk/Hormuz-strait.jpg A geotagged map showing the absence of tanker traffic on the Strait of Hormuz. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/5of00ko2/newsml_afp_com_20260523T113707Z_doc_b3tw76j.jpeg Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian embraces Pakistan’s Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in Tehran on May 23, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T14:07:22.825+04:00 What’s in Trump’s ‘largely done’ Iran deal — and will the IRGC agree? Mena, Americas, Gulf, Israel, americas, Gulf, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-reserves-six-public-beaches-exclusively-for-families-during-eid-1.500551696 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/hhwda1jm/DM The designated beaches include Jumeirah 1, Jumeirah 2 and its night beach, Jumeirah 3, Umm Suqeim 1 and its night beach, Umm Suqeim 2, as well as Khor Al Mamzar Beach and its night beach. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T13:36:12.832+04:00 Dubai reserves six public beaches exclusively for families during Eid UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/gargash-says-uae-positions-receive-strong-international-respect-at-globsec-1.500551686 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/a6d30sce/Gargash In a post on X, Gargash said the UAE had maintained a strong and influential presence at the conference. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T13:35:06.629+04:00 Gargash says UAE positions receive strong international respect at Globsec UAE, UAE, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/bahrain/bahrain-raises-readiness-level-urges-caution-on-suspicious-objects-1.500551695 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-09/lsxxu3vm/Bahrain-Flag Bahrain reports IRGC-linked network targeting Shia community Gulf News en 2026-05-24T13:30:53.911+04:00 Bahrain raises readiness level, urges caution on suspicious objects Bahrain, Bahrain, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/rubio-hints-at-iran-war-announcement-within-hours-in-india-remarks-1.500551684 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/a4jeam0t/newsml_afp_com_20260524T080316Z_doc_b3vn66c.jpeg US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) addresses a joint press conference with India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar following their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on May 24, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T13:17:08.176+04:00 Rubio hints at Iran war announcement within hours in India remarks India, Mena, America, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sharjah-approves-major-reforms-for-correctional-system-1.500551654 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/2o90ebdk/ممثلو-الحكومة.jpg Sharjah Consultative Council during debate on new correctional reform law https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/dhrpt4t5/جانب-من-الجلسة.jpg Sharjah Consultative Council during debate on new correctional reform law https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/e6s5f8gr/رئاسة-المجلس.jpg Sharjah Consultative Council during debate on new correctional reform law Gulf News en 2026-05-24T12:57:04.143+04:00 Sharjah approves major reforms for correctional system Government, UAE, Sharjah, Sharjah Police https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/kuwait-airways-to-operate-728-weekly-flights-across-58-destinations-in-june-1.500551663 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2014/11/21/1_16a08362fed.1416049_390039230_16a08362fed_large.jpg Kuwait Airways boosts global reach while managing high fuel costs and airspace restrictions https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/jsislxyo/HJEjrH0XAAA5L26.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-24T12:56:22.302+04:00 Kuwait Airways to operate 728 weekly flights across 58 destinations in June Aviation, Kuwait, Kuwait, travel, Aviation, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-beaches-prepare-for-eid-al-adha-visitor-surge-1.500551634 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/5ysart6l/Abu-Dhabi-beaches Maintenance works and extensive cleaning operations had been completed across all beach facilities, alongside strengthened safety and security measures. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T12:41:33.938+04:00 Abu Dhabi beaches prepare for Eid Al Adha visitor surge UAE, UAE, Eid Al Adha UAE, Eid Al Adha https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/more-than-1594-environmental-violations-recorded-in-rak-since-january-1.500551638 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/44gcx2pz/bbq The violations included lighting fires or barbeques directly on the ground, littering outside designated disposal areas. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T12:40:59.659+04:00 More than 1,594 environmental violations recorded in RAK since January Environment, Ras Al Khaimah https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-police-warns-eid-fireworks-can-cause-deadly-injuries-1.500551628 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/t627otjx/firework.jpg Dubai Police warns residents against using fireworks during Eid Al Adha celebrations. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/caf4gfe2/firework.jpg Dubai Police Gulf News en 2026-05-24T12:40:23.188+04:00 Dubai Police warns Eid fireworks can cause deadly injuries Crime, UAE, Dubai, Eid Al Adha UAE, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-signals-readiness-to-host-next-round-of-iran-us-talks-1.500551651 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-28/yza1fugt/newsml_afp_com_20251128T070649Z_doc_86cp6nq.jpeg This handout photograph released by Pakistan's Prime Minister Office on September 26, 2025, shows Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (L), Army Chief and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir (R) posing with US President Donald Trump (C) at the White House in Washington, DC. File photo for illustrative purpose only Gulf News en 2026-05-24T12:30:09.789+04:00 Pakistan signals readiness to host next round of Iran-US talks Pakistan, World, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/eid-al-adha-2026-uae-road-trips-best-holiday-escapes-from-hatta-to-liwa-1.500550828 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/exkrcut0/road-trips-in-uae.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/qra3lunk/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-24-at-12.09.33-PM.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/9suyf4nt/hatta_pic_2_tweeted_by_hamdan_1684683786294_1883efa8844_original_ratio.jpg A little over an hour’s drive from Dubai, Hatta provides a quick natural escape for city residents and tourists. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/gqtzbngn/hatta1.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-16/sh94m3o9/gulfnews2024-11-18tcr9sar9jebeljais17d04ead110originalratio.avif https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-23/tlf6v0zr/Devika-Jayakumar.jpg A serene view of the Hajar Mountains from Shees Park in Khorfakkan, captured by Devika Jayakumar. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/7a2rtfd4/image11717670099.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-11/gmz1qwri/Jebel-Hafeet Jebel Hafeet https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/ub05gjis/al-zorah-nature-reserve-min.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/in1kbai1/gulfnews2024-11-18e4ymff9tMangroveBeach17e6db02b0boriginalratio.avif Gulf News en 2026-05-24T12:21:42.116+04:00 Eid Al Adha 2026 UAE road trips: Best holiday escapes from Hatta to Liwa UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/sharjah-to-develop-dh183m-american-school-for-more-than-2400-students-1.500551632 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/r5hkghei/Shurroq.jpeg Yousif Al Mutawa and Dr Sulaiman Tareq Al Abduljader during the agreement signing ceremony in the presence of Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, CEO of Shurooq. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T11:58:27.648+04:00 Sharjah to develop Dh183m American school for more than 2,400 students Education, Education https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-cyber-insurance-market-reaches-70-million-amid-rising-digital-threats-1.500551611 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/fwnnnhsj/Cyber-Security The Council expected cyber insurance premiums to increase significantly over the coming years. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T11:33:43.646+04:00 UAE cyber insurance market reaches $70 million amid rising digital threats UAE, Technology, UAE, cybercrime https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/sun-to-align-directly-above-kaaba-on-day-of-arafat-in-rare-33-year-event-1.500551605 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/m3zzejky/Kaaba The event will take place at noon on May 27, 2026, corresponding to the ninth day of Dhul Hijjah 1447H, when the sun will stand directly above the Kaaba. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T11:32:52.626+04:00 Sun to align directly above Kaaba on Day of Arafat in rare 33-year event Saudi, Hajj, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/why-obsession-is-the-years-best-horror-film-and-an-absolute-must-watch-1.500551570 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/tt8mphls/Screenshot-2026-05-24-105947.png Inde Navarrette as Nikki in the movie Obsession https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/admqqv6w/Screenshot-2026-05-24-110208.png Obsession follows your typical Nice Guy Barron 'Bear' Bailey (Michael Johnston), who has a crush on Nikki Freeman (Inde Navarrette). https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/ylpx9r5m/Screenshot-2026-05-24-110254.png From the point Nikki is taken over by the wish, Barker keeps her face shrouded in shadow, hiding her eyes so you can never read her intentions or anticipate her next move. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T11:06:29.982+04:00 Why Obsession is the year's best horror film and an absolute must-watch Entertainment, HollyWood, hollywood, Horror https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-eid-al-adha-break-to-bring-hotter-weather-and-humid-nights-1.500551582 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/bhiqhbkc/Weather Hotter conditions are expected to return from Monday, coinciding with the start of the week-long Eid Al Adha break for government employees. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T11:02:52.975+04:00 UAE Eid Al Adha break to bring hotter weather and humid nights Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/how-saudi-arabia-is-shielding-pilgrims-from-extreme-hajj-heat-1.500551594 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/6pnp9tj6/Hajj The heat mitigation strategy has also included the use of specialised reflective paving materials that absorb less heat than conventional surfaces, helping lower ground temperatures during peak daytime hours. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T11:02:25.043+04:00 How Saudi Arabia is shielding pilgrims from extreme Hajj heat Saudi, Hajj, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/petrodollar-isnt-collapsing-but-iran-war-is-exposing-its-limits-1.500551553 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2015/10/10/1_16a08119860.1598367_595118256_16a08119860_large.jpg The global conversation around oil is no longer just about supply disruptions or higher fuel costs. It is increasingly about currencies, financial influence, and whether the foundations of the petrodollar system are beginning to shift. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T11:00:41.346+04:00 Petrodollar isn’t collapsing - but Iran war is exposing its limits Op-Eds, Energy, Banking https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/dozens-killed-in-blast-targeting-train-in-pakistan-1.500551578 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/2oqnoui8/newsml_afp_com_20260524T052637Z_doc_b3vh8we.jpeg Security personnel and residents rescue injured blast victims from derailed carriages after an explosion targeted a train in Quetta on May 24, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/db24twjp/202605243799874.jpg 24 killed in blast targeting Jaffar Express shuttle in Pakistan https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/rtre9x8r/ANI_20260524083509.jpg Bomb blast in Quetta (Photo/Reuters) https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/qlksvuod/yf10404c1ka0wikpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-24T10:38:11.298+04:00 Pakistan train blast: At least 24 killed, over 50 injured in Quetta explosion near railway track Pakistan, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/cbse-issues-class-12-post-result-advisory-after-payment-discrepancies-1.500551560 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-15/wkbetqar/CBSEstudents Technical glitch hits CBSE Class XII fee payments; refunds, corrections underway Gulf News en 2026-05-24T10:10:11.499+04:00 CBSE issues Class 12 post-result advisory after payment discrepancies Education, CBSE, india, Education, UAE schools https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/how-ingredients-and-community-have-shaped-dubais-bkry-1.500528387 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-11/4p20k3sp/IMG7283.jpeg Kameel Rasyid and the bkry team. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-11/qm0vq6qh/IMG7318.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-11/6zeeinx2/IMG7305.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-05-24T10:00:00.000+04:00 How ingredients and community have shaped Dubai's bkry Lifestyle, Food, United in Strength, UAE, UAE, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/pilgrims-flock-to-saudi-arabia-for-hajj-pilgrimage-1.500551537 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/sdw19nay/newsml_afp_com_20260522T201030Z_doc_b3rw3ja.jpeg Muslim worshippers gather to pray around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in the holy city of Mecca on May 22, 2026 ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/ey9oonhz/newsml_afp_com_20260523T195335Z_doc_b3uy69n.jpeg A female Muslim worshipper reacts as she arrives in the grounds of the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in the holy city of Mecca on May 23, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/ah9ieq53/newsml_afp_com_20260523T195047Z_doc_b3uy7zq.jpeg Muslim worshippers arrive in the grounds of the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in the holy city of Mecca on May 23, 2026, for the start of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/ccnug6om/newsml_afp_com_20260523T194550Z_doc_b3uy7cr.jpeg Muslim worshippers gather to pray at the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in the holy city of Mecca on May 23, 2026, at the start of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/6w5l74py/newsml_afp_com_20260523T174105Z_doc_b3un7gd.jpeg A Muslim worshipper sits praying, as others walk along the street in the holy city of Mecca on May 23, 2026, ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/odzl9ddz/newsml_afp_com_20260522T201541Z_doc_b3rw6x6.jpeg A Muslim worshipper prays near the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in the holy city of Mecca on May 22, 2026 ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/9l27q7no/newsml_afp_com_20260522T201541Z_doc_b3rw3jb.jpeg A Muslim worshipper prays around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in the holy city of Mecca on May 22, 2026 ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/7v7t3xcg/newsml_afp_com_20260522T201330Z_doc_b3rx6zw.jpeg Muslim worshippers touch the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in the holy city of Mecca on May 22, 2026 ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/yynfrd5p/newsml_afp_com_20260522T201030Z_doc_b3rw3jf.jpeg Muslim worshippers gather to pray around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in the holy city of Mecca on May 22, 2026 ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T09:34:52.203+04:00 Pilgrims flock to Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrimage Saudi, Hajj, Saudi Arabia, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/movie-rewind-october-varun-dhawan-and-banita-sandhu-in-a-stirring-drama-where-love-lingers-like-fallen-flowers-1.500551522 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/q12xdbee/october.jpeg Varun Dhawan and Banita Sandhu in October Gulf News en 2026-05-24T08:39:42.549+04:00 Movie Rewind | October: Varun Dhawan and Banita Sandhu's aching romance where love drifts like fallen flowers Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/video-white-house-shooting-caught-on-camera-as-reporters-take-cover-1.500551510 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/pmtwn09q/FotoJet-1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-24T08:02:00.678+04:00 Video: White House shooting caught on camera as reporters take cover Americas, crime, America https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/who-was-nasire-best-secret-service-identifies-white-house-shooting-suspect-1.500551480 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/jt2h6g8t/newsml_afp_com_20260523T221634Z_doc_b3v7487.jpeg The 21-year-old was issued a “stay-away order” after multiple encounters with the Secret Service, according to reports. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T07:18:52.182+04:00 Who was Nasire Best? Secret Service identifies White House shooting suspect Americas, crime, Donald Trump, America https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/19-feared-trapped-after-collapse-at-philippines-construction-site-2-1.500551477 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/10/12/Stock-crime-police-jailed_17c752f0df8_large.jpg Walls and scaffolding buckle, leaving dozens feared trapped in Angeles City Gulf News en 2026-05-24T06:53:46.751+04:00 19 feared trapped after collapse at Philippines construction site Philippines, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/fair-weather-and-rising-temperatures-expected-across-uae-this-week-1.500551426 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/u0gu2z4a/Weather Temperatures are expected to reach highs of up to 44°C in internal areas, while coastal and island regions could record temperatures ranging between 33°C and 39°C. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T06:35:39.132+04:00 Fair weather and rising temperatures expected across UAE this week Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/irans-strait-of-hormuz-plan-sparks-fears-of-global-oil-shock-1.500550639 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-18/oijfs4z2/newsml_afp_com_20260518T095110Z_doc_b37349e.jpeg Vessels are seen anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Khasab on Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula on May 17, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-26/ddz0pkcm/trump_192c4152297_large.jpg Critics say deal creates separate tax rules for the US president and family. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/pildle9j/newsml_afp_com_20260522T133815Z_doc_b3qk6jk.jpeg US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets the press after the NATO Foreign Ministers' meeting in Sweden. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/8gsg4n7n/Screenshot-2026-05-23-at-7.18.41-AM.png FlightAware geolocation data shows aircraft movement across the Middle East at 3:20 a.m. Gulf Standard Time on May 23, 2026, as airlines continued rerouting flights around restricted Iranian airspace and conflict-sensitive corridors near the Strait of Hormuz. The map reflects ongoing aviation disruptions tied to regional tensions following the fragile US-Iran ceasefire, with many international carriers avoiding western and central Iranian airspace due to security concerns. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/jzf4gkm2/newsml_afp_com_20260522T124550Z_doc_b3qc72z.jpeg NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte attends a press conference at the NATO Foreign Ministers' meeting in Helsingborg on May 22, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/e0i1zryv/newsml_afp_com_20260523T084930Z_doc_b3tm7fr.jpeg A displaced Palestinian man carries a girl while standing amid the debris of a building that was destroyed by an Israeli strike at Nuseirat refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip on May 23, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/fifnszjw/newsml_afp_com_20260523T085235Z_doc_b3tn228.jpeg A displaced Palestinian boy along with his bicycle stands amid the debris of a building that was destroyed by an Israeli strike at Nuseirat refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip on May 23, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/4i4oi3qr/newsml_afp_com_20260523T085135Z_doc_b3tn23t.jpeg Displaced Palestinians inspect the debris of a building that was destroyed by an Israeli strike at Nuseirat refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip on May 23, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/haj2d2rr/newsml_afp_com_20260523T084955Z_doc_b3tn222.jpeg A displaced Palestinian man inspects the debris of a building that was destroyed by an Israeli strike at Nuseirat refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip on May 23, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/rlu5kh4x/newsml_afp_com_20260523T085322Z_doc_b3tn22t.jpeg Displaced Palestinians look at the rubble of a building that was destroyed by an Israeli strike at Nuseirat refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip on May 23, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/odzl9ddz/newsml_afp_com_20260522T201541Z_doc_b3rw6x6.jpeg A worshipper prays near the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in the holy city of Mecca on May 22, 2026 ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/1kxjhznd/newsml_afp_com_20260522T201447Z_doc_b3rw966.jpeg Worshippers gather to pray around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in the holy city of Mecca on May 22, 2026 ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/qm56wkx0/newsml_afp_com_20260522T201329Z_doc_b3rx2c9.jpeg Worshippers touch the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in the holy city of Mecca on May 22, 2026 ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/whup1ouc/newsml_afp_com_20260522T201145Z_doc_b3rw3gu.jpeg Worshippers gather to pray around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in the holy city of Mecca on May 22, 2026 ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/yynfrd5p/newsml_afp_com_20260522T201030Z_doc_b3rw3jf.jpeg Worshippers gather to pray around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in the holy city of Mecca on May 22, 2026 ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/iiktu7h9/newsml_afp_com_20260522T201330Z_doc_b3rx2cn.jpeg Muslim worshippers touch the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in the holy city of Mecca on May 22, 2026 ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/u6ojzfys/HI4dSebgAA5Bsp.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/pnjlqcy7/newsml_afp_com_20260523T051214Z_doc_b3th39e.jpeg Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli strike that targeted an area in the southern Lebanon coastal city of Tyre on May 23, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/b7gxiodu/HJAYVugWQAI7xzr.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/hp7wjklx/HJAb33TXwAA7lwF.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-24T06:29:05.009+04:00 Trump says a deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz are 'largely negotiated' Asia, Americas, Mena, UAE, Donald Trump, Israel, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ipl/keep-your-feet-on-the-ground-sachins-emotional-message-to-arjun-tendulkar-after-impressive-lsg-debut-1.500551353 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/eg7fgo24/Sachin-and-Arjun Arjun Tendulkar impressed on his LSG debut https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/eg7fgo24/Sachin-and-Arjun Arjun Tendulkar impressed on his LSG debut Gulf News en 2026-05-24T06:00:00.000+04:00 ‘Keep your feet on the ground’: Sachin’s emotional message to Arjun Tendulkar after impressive LSG debut IPL, cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/shooting-near-white-house-suspect-killed-after-opening-fire-on-secret-service-agents-1.500551462 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/a4eg1ea6/newsml_afp_com_20260523T000000Z_PH_GTY_2277375663.jpeg Emergency teams work the scene after multiple rapid-fire gunshots ring out near the White House on May 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump was reportedly inside the White House working on a peace deal with Iran. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/j5mj5no0/newsml_afp_com_20260524T004057Z_doc_b3v97le.jpeg A person carrying an umbrella walks past Secret Service police officers near the White House after a gunman opened fire in Washington, DC, on May 23, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/huyd2zi1/newsml_afp_com_20260524T003506Z_doc_b3v97kw.jpeg Secret Service officers and members of the National Guard stand near the White House after a gunman opened fire in Washington, DC, on May 23, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/gn4euwqb/newsml_afp_com_20260523T000000Z_PH_GTY_2277375377.jpeg Emergency teams work the scene after multiple rapid-fire gunshots ring out near the White House on May 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump was reportedly inside the White House working on a peace deal with Iran. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/tgbibq5t/newsml_afp_com_20260523T000000Z_PH_GTY_2277375557.jpeg Emergency teams work the scene after multiple rapid-fire gunshots ring out near the White House on May 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump was reportedly inside the White House working on a peace deal with Iran. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/kuozxxh1/newsml_afp_com_20260523T000000Z_PH_GTY_2277375394.jpeg Emergency teams work the scene after multiple rapid-fire gunshots ring out near the White House on May 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump was reportedly inside the White House working on a peace deal with Iran. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/ng7ec5k4/newsml_afp_com_20260523T000000Z_PH_GTY_2277375560.jpeg Emergency teams work the scene after multiple rapid-fire gunshots ring out near the White House on May 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump was reportedly inside the White House working on a peace deal with Iran. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/qn89lf88/newsml_afp_com_20260523T000000Z_PH_GTY_2277373256.jpeg Members of the U.S. Secret Service clear pedestrians from the scene of a shooting near the White House on May 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. Emergency teams work the scene after multiple rapid-fire gunshots ring out outside the White House. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/2he5ukv7/newsml_afp_com_20260523T000000Z_PH_GTY_2277373185.jpeg Members of the U.S. Secret Service tend to a wounded man on the scene of a shooting near the White House on May 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. Emergency teams work the scene after multiple rapid-fire gunshots ring out outside the White House. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/6mjubz47/newsml_afp_com_20260523T231614Z_doc_b3v93hl.jpeg A police officer uses binoculars on the roof of a building at the White House in Washington, DC, after shots were reportedly fired on May 23, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/npdpr4uh/newsml_afp_com_20260523T230728Z_doc_b3v93h7.jpeg An armed Secret Service agent is seen next to an ambulance near the White House in Washington, DC, on May 23, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/fvglm9k3/newsml_afp_com_20260523T225820Z_doc_b3v93gj.jpeg Secret Service agents are seen after a lockdown was lifted at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 23, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/yhx1v5p9/newsml_afp_com_20260523T222059Z_doc_b3v748e.jpeg An armed Secret Service agent reacts at the White House in Washington, DC, after gunshots were apparently heard on May 23, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T05:42:20.416+04:00 Shooting near White House: Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service agents Americas, Donald Trump, America https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/fake-jobs-hidden-malware-irans-cyber-spy-playbook-1.500550527 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/2rdo1efj/cyber_attack__cyber_security__hacking__hacker_176381b2c45_original_ratio.jpg In the latest campaign tracked by Unit 42, the hackers targeted software engineers with deep access to company networks. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T05:41:00.000+04:00 Fake jobs, hidden malware: Iran’s cyber spy playbook Mena, Americas, Gulf, Technology, technology, americas, Gulf, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/what-sudanese-residents-and-families-shared-at-dubais-sudan-festival-1.500551378 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/undy3jyh/Sudan-17.jpg The festival offered a day of cultural, heritage, and artistic activities that captured the richness and diversity of Sudanese culture. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/k04rpjzj/Sudan-18.jpg "We gather today to reaffirm the values and principles that unite our two countries, and, above all, our shared commitment to building a better future for both," said Sheikh Nahyan. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/nlkxw34u/Sudan-2.jpg Dr. El Amin Gafar Ahmed Taha, head of the Sudanese community in the UAE https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/n2unw2b4/Sudan-8.jpg Aya Eltayeb https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/pcwkiofj/Sudan-19.jpg From left to right: Nada Ibrahim and Aya Eltayeb with her sister and father https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/ibq4hodd/Sudan-14.jpg Usama Abdulbagl Yusif https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/iujumgeh/Lula-Albcha.jpeg Lula Albcha https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/0vu0ke6m/Sudan-3.jpg Visitors had the opportunity to experience Sudanese life, folk arts, and traditions in a truly festive atmosphere. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T03:05:11.759+04:00 What Sudanese residents and families shared at Dubai’s Sudan Festival people, Arts Culture, UAE, events, Sudan https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-says-trumps-hormuz-reopening-claim-far-from-reality-1.500551409-1.500551409 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-18/el65de2l/newsml_afp_com_20260518T095129Z_doc_b3734g3.jpeg Vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Khasab on Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula on May 17, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-05-24T02:06:46.403+04:00 Iran says Trump’s Hormuz reopening claim ‘far from reality’ Mena, Americas, Gulf, Donald Trump, americas, Gulf, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/stability-of-the-gulf-region-is-fundamental-to-the-global-economy-and-maritime-security-says-gcc-chief-1.500551299 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/td7ztrjo/xqe03zeb1ka1ntppo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-23T23:28:42.791+04:00 Stability of the Gulf region is fundamental to the global economy and maritime security, says GCC chief Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-police-arrest-youths-over-violent-bladed-weapon-brawl-1.500551338 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/10d6yt9g/20200915_top_news_arrest_in_goa_17490d3c54b_original_ratio.jpg For illustrative purposes only. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T22:50:09.834+04:00 Dubai Police arrest youths over violent bladed weapon brawl Crime https://gulfnews.com/world/iran-and-us-are-close-to-an-understanding-aimed-at-ending-the-war-officials-say-1.500551178 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/hye3pydl/newsml_afp_com_20260523T113708Z_doc_b3tw76g.jpeg In this handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian (R) meets with Pakistan’s Army Chief Syed Asim Munir in Tehran on May 23, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T22:21:15.341+04:00 Iran and US are close to an understanding aimed at ending the war, officials say iran united states war ceasefire negotiations hormuz https://gulfnews.com/uae/dh30m-uae-lottery-five-players-won-dh100000-each-did-you-bag-a-prize-1.500551298 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/cq2rsq3f/Screenshot-2026-05-23-at-9.33.43-PM.png UAE Lottery show host Chadi Khalaf during Lucky Day Draw No. 260523 Gulf News en 2026-05-23T21:54:06.064+04:00 Dh30m UAE Lottery: Five players won Dh100,000 each – did you bag a prize? UAE, The UAE Lottery https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-president-receives-phone-call-from-emir-of-qatar-1.500551280 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/wa10n7hr/a2d03ze91ka1ma8po.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-05-23T21:11:28.233+04:00 UAE President receives phone call from Emir of Qatar Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-warns-unprecedented-hormuz-tensions-are-destabilising-commodity-markets-1.500551252 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/7o9npy40/UAE-flag The UAE specifically warned that Iran’s “unlawful closure” of the Strait of Hormuz, which violates international law and the right to lawful transit passage, had intensified volatility across global markets. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T20:33:26.117+04:00 UAE warns unprecedented Hormuz tensions are destabilising commodity markets UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/cbse-third-language-rule-board-issues-r3-phased-rollout-update-structural-changes-detailed-1.500551203 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-15/ep9d8dpv/CBSEstudents UAE CBSE schools get flexibility on Indian language requirement under R3 plan https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/n9opyjru/HI7mn3GbMAAiQis.jpg CBSE to make third language compulsory from Class 9 under phased R3 rollout https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/7vd8282a/HI7mn3gbAAA9Su6.jpg New CBSE R3 framework to ensure students learn at least two Indian languages Gulf News en 2026-05-23T19:28:30.864+04:00 CBSE third language rule: Board issues R3 phased rollout update, structural changes detailed Education, CBSE, india, Education, UAE schools https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-deploys-full-scale-military-security-and-medical-operation-for-hajj-1.500551154 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/0hkz9zhw/Hajj-2026 The Land Forces will participate in crowd management and maintaining order around the Grand Mosque and its entrances. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T19:21:28.099+04:00 Saudi Arabia deploys full-scale military, security and medical operation for Hajj Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/indian-expat-woman-threw-daughter-off-sharjah-building-before-jumping-to-death-say-witnesses-1.500551177 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/77jd82qs/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-23-at-4.44.07-PM.jpeg The high-rise residential building in Al Nahda area of Sharjah where the incident took place. According to eyewitnesses, the mother threw the daughter off their 15th floor balcony and jumped to her death. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T18:54:50.008+04:00 Indian expat woman threw daughter off Sharjah building before jumping to death, say witnesses Crime, emergencies, India, UAE, kerala, Indian expats, india, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/cbse-refutes-claim-of-re-evaluation-cancellation-assures-continuity-1.500551161 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-15/r5ir7o0d/CBSEstudents Board dismisses forged notice, extends deadline for scanned answer book requests Gulf News en 2026-05-23T18:30:00.700+04:00 CBSE refutes claim of re-evaluation cancellation, assures continuity Education, CBSE, india, Education https://gulfnews.com/uae/little-girls-dream-comes-true-as-sheikh-mohammed-stops-for-photo-at-dubai-hills-mall-1.500551143 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/hfefzfsp/MBR-Dubai-Hills-mall For Naya, what happened inside the crowded mall was not simply a chance encounter. It was a moment that, according to her mother, became one of the happiest days of her life. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T18:28:58.621+04:00 Little girl’s dream comes true as Sheikh Mohammed stops for photo at Dubai Hills Mall UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-arrives-in-china-amid-us-iran-war-tensions-1.500551137 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/q0z5crnw/HI8S9zWQAA-7AT.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-23T17:55:55.158+04:00 Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif arrives in China amid US-Iran war tensions Pakistan, Pakistan, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-blockade-milestone-us-says-100-ships-redirected-since-april-13-1.500551107 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/fus51aa4/HH9zcfRXsAQmpyg.jpg US blockade of Iranian ports escalates as over 100 commercial ships redirected https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/z0evwevx/HJAYVugWQAI7xzr.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-23T17:34:54.179+04:00 Iran blockade milestone: US says 100+ ships redirected since April 13 Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/flying-out-of-dubai-full-list-of-40-airlines-operating-through-dxb-right-now-1.500551055 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/ty9cmmmt/A380_Emirates_Airbus_0006_173c4558bc7_original_ratio.jpg Over 40 airlines boost Dubai’s reach across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/vw1wpnl1/HI5GHjbwAAIODP-1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-23T16:54:30.853+04:00 Flying out of Dubai? Full list of 40+ airlines operating through DXB right now Aviation, UAE Travel, Dubai International Airport DXB, Dubai Airports, Dubai travel, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-fatwa-council-issues-detailed-guidelines-on-valid-eid-al-adha-sacrifices-1.500551023 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/ewrdv0sl/Eid-Al-Adha Animals selected for sacrifice must be free from visible defects that could invalidate the ritual, including lameness, illness, blindness in one eye or severe weakness and emaciation. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T16:51:27.053+04:00 UAE Fatwa Council issues detailed guidelines on valid Eid Al Adha sacrifices UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/she-sold-luxury-dreams-that-never-existed-across-gulf-and-egypt-1.500550937 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/wow3xtwg/Jail The case exposed a sophisticated fraud scheme targeting investors and families seeking holiday properties and tourism investments. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T14:49:21.443+04:00 She sold luxury dreams that never existed across Gulf and Egypt Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/sharjah-waives-truck-toll-fees-for-oman-cargo-traffic-to-boost-trade-flows-1.500550950 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/izbyk7k4/image-12.jpg Trucks transporting goods through the approved logistics corridor and entering via the Khatmat Malaha and Al Madam border crossings will be exempt from truck toll charges within Sharjah. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T14:48:40.990+04:00 Sharjah waives truck toll fees for Oman cargo traffic to boost trade flows Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/eid-al-adha-holidays-in-uae-free-parking-in-dubai-abu-dhabi-sharjah-and-ajman-1.500550955 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2017/11/26/1_16a084509be.2130771_4267096102_16a084509be_large.jpg A parking meter in Sharjah. Residents urged to plan journeys as free parking and travel perks roll out Gulf News en 2026-05-23T14:42:52.871+04:00 Eid Al Adha holidays in UAE: Free parking in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman Transport, Public parking, dubai parking fees, UAE traffic fines, Sharjah, Dubai parking https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/indian-expat-woman-daughter-found-dead-at-sharjah-residential-building-1.500550956 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-29/4alr9d3n/Stock-crime-scene Photo used for illustrative purposes Gulf News en 2026-05-23T14:23:33.362+04:00 Indian expat woman, daughter found dead at Sharjah residential building emergencies, India, UAE, crime, Indian expats, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/why-china-is-calling-one-man-its-most-devoted-fraudster-1.500550946 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/osd24ysn/51fb7ef1-87f0-4b76-9866-0857bb421aef7f835411.avif Liao Dan (right) beside a group of reporters. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T14:18:15.191+04:00 Why China is calling one man its ‘most devoted fraudster’ Asia, Offbeat https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/1-million-watch-stolen-during-crowd-crush-near-cannes-hotel-washrooms-1.500550930 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/z8mf5t58/download.jpg The watch was stolen during a moment of congestion and jostling near the hotel’s restroom area, allowing the thieves to carry out the operation amid the crowd without immediately drawing attention. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T13:55:48.001+04:00 €1 million watch stolen during crowd crush near Cannes hotel washrooms Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/sharjah-deploys-155-buses-and-9760-intercity-trips-for-eid-holiday-1.500550918 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/lldzdvhb/SRTA Bus intervals on intercity routes will also be reduced to just five minutes during peak hours to accommodate the expected surge in passenger movement. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T13:34:47.436+04:00 Sharjah deploys 155 buses and 9,760 intercity trips for Eid holiday Transport, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-police-activate-extensive-eid-security-and-traffic-plan-1.500550921 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/b8pt7ccj/AD-Police Police presence will also be reinforced in densely populated areas and entertainment destinations to support traffic movement and maintain public safety throughout the celebrations. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T13:33:32.283+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police activate extensive Eid security and traffic plan UAE, Transport, UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/5-bollywood-comedies-from-the-90s-that-always-feel-like-bottled-sunshine-kabhi-haan-kabhi-naa-to-duplicate-1.500550876 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/gyn2uocy/kabhi.webp A still from Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa Gulf News en 2026-05-23T13:28:43.300+04:00 5 Bollywood comedies from the 90s that always feel like bottled sunshine: Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa to Duplicate Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/cannes-2026-just-got-more-iconicaishwarya-rai-bachchan-and-aaradhya-bachchan-steal-the-spotlight-1.500550907 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/btk5b1pg/HIdZ7-b0AALwXM.jpg Aaradhya joins Aishwarya as fans celebrate 24 years of iconic Cannes style Gulf News en 2026-05-23T13:20:57.882+04:00 Cannes 2026 just got more iconic: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya Bachchan steal the spotlight BollyWood, bollywood, Fashion, Bollywood icons https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-shuts-western-airspace-amid-fears-of-renewed-us-strikes-1.500550862 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/6asr78gy/Iran The organisation said all civil flight permits had been suspended at airports located in the western sector of Tehran’s Flight Information Region. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T13:06:39.927+04:00 Iran shuts western airspace amid fears of renewed US strikes Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/army-officers-survive-leh-chopper-crash-selfie-after-escape-goes-viral-1.500550888 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/am4d6vbx/rtg3rgnkleh-crash625x30023May26.webp Three Indian Army officers survive Ladakh crash as inquiry begins into incident. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/ak51dnp0/ecjhjnf4chopper-crash-leh625x30023May26.webp Gulf News en 2026-05-23T12:54:31.108+04:00 Army officers survive Leh chopper crash, selfie after escape goes viral India https://gulfnews.com/uae/eid-al-adha-2026-pakistan-missions-in-uae-announce-eid-holidays-1.500550878 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2013/9/14/1_16a0825f402.1230999_3243320336_16a0825f402_large.jpg Pakistan Embassy building in Abu Dhabi Gulf News en 2026-05-23T12:47:55.969+04:00 Eid Al Adha 2026: Pakistan missions in UAE announce Eid holidays UAE, Pakistan, Eid Al Adha UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-police-warn-against-promoting-fake-goods-on-social-media-1.500550877 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/uttl7yi0/HIJgg5XYAAMaV7.jpeg Young users and e-sellers warned against advertising counterfeit products online. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T12:44:07.540+04:00 Dubai Police warn against promoting fake goods on social media Crime https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/eid-al-adha-2026-ajman-announces-free-parking-during-holidays-1.500550871 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/tm690b7r/i667188.jpeg Ajman waives parking fees from May 26–29 to ease Eid Al Adha travel Gulf News en 2026-05-23T12:29:00.437+04:00 Eid Al-Adha 2026: Ajman announces free parking during holidays Transport, Ajman https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/grand-mosque-launches-smart-navigation-system-to-ease-pilgrim-movement-1.500550852 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/yxstk6nd/Navigation-system Geographic coding signs have been installed on columns throughout the ground floor of the Grand Mosque. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T12:15:45.489+04:00 Grand Mosque launches smart navigation system to ease pilgrim movement Saudi https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-mobilizes-massive-hajj-security-operation-as-pilgrim-arrivals-exceed-15-million-1.500550832 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/g8j57pp6/Saudi-Hajj Saudi authorities said security strategies this year rely heavily on advanced surveillance technologies, AI-supported monitoring systems and coordinated field operations. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T12:01:11.023+04:00 Saudi Arabia mobilizes massive Hajj security operation as pilgrim arrivals exceed 1.5 million Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/uae/sphere-abu-dhabi-secures-17b-construction-deal-completion-set-for-2029-1.500550838 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-15/lcwa6zd0/Sphere-Abu-Dhabi.jpg ALEC wins $1.7b deal to build landmark Sphere Abu Dhabi on Yas Island Gulf News en 2026-05-23T11:56:13.792+04:00 Sphere Abu Dhabi secures $1.7b construction deal, completion set for 2029 UAE, Tourist-destinations, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi tourism https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-warns-citizens-in-texas-as-heavy-rain-raises-flood-concerns-1.500550817 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/tfns3ifw/Texas The consulate called on UAE nationals to follow safety instructions issued by local authorities and to remain alert as severe weather conditions continue across parts of the state. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T11:54:36.573+04:00 UAE warns citizens in Texas as heavy rain raises flood concerns UAE https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/dubai-restaurant-week-spokesperson-reflects-on-the-future-of-the-citys-food-scene-dubai-is-a-global-gastronomy-destination-1.500550781 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/czh7k0nt/IMG3879.jpeg Spokesperson Alreem AlRedha shares why cultural fusions and resilience shape the city's food scene Gulf News en 2026-05-23T11:31:10.419+04:00 Dubai Restaurant Week spokesperson reflects on the future of the city's food scene: 'Dubai is a global gastronomy destination' Lifestyle, Food, UAE, UAE, Dubai, lifestyle, Food https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-police-traced-and-returned-a-lost-handbag-with-silver-bars-worth-around-dh2m-at-airport-1.500550819 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/vcwq7338/polcie.PNG Gulf News en 2026-05-23T11:30:46.295+04:00 Dubai Police traced and returned lost handbag with silver bars worth around Dh2m at airport UAE, Dubai Airports, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dubai-airports-expect-the-busiest-eid-travel-day-on-may-31-with-194500-passengers-1.500550808 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/gxyj1120/DXB Eid period is one of the airport’s most important annual peak seasons, combining the usual holiday travel rush with increased movement linked to the pilgrimage season. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T11:23:29.389+04:00 Dubai airports expect the busiest Eid travel day on May 31 with 194,500 passengers Aviation, UAE Travel, Dubai Airport, Dubai travel https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/over-80-dead-dozens-trapped-in-china-coal-mine-blast-1.500550742 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/rgizbrsy/ChinaCoalMineExplosion9611-30880-Read-Only.jpg This photo released by Xinhua News Agency, shows a scene at the rescue site of the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city, China's Shanxi Province, Saturday, May 23, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T11:09:56.298+04:00 At least 90 dead, more trapped in China coal mine blast Asia https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/how-this-emirati-is-turning-culture-into-community-impact-1.500550786 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/ctuz0hd7/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-23-at-10.15.38.jpeg Mohammed Kazim, co-founder of Tamashee https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/afitf4jk/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-23-at-10.04.46.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/7tmtttfd/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-23-at-10.15.38-2.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/qd932phr/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-23-at-10.15.38-3.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-05-23T11:03:14.831+04:00 How this Emirati is turning culture into community impact people, Eid, UAE, UAE businesses https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/neet-ug-2026-fee-refund-window-opens-last-date-eligibility-and-how-to-apply-1.500550799 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/vgwbcbz3/202605233798468.jpg NEET UG 2026: Refund portal opens; candidates can submit bank details till May 27 Gulf News en 2026-05-23T10:51:42.485+04:00 NEET UG 2026 fee refund window opens: Last date, eligibility and how to apply India, india, Education https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/rubio-visits-india-to-renew-ties-after-trumps-china-diplomacy-1.500550782 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/u436q6kh/HI4dSebgAA5Bsp.jpg White House invite, Quad talks signal sharper US–India alignment in Indo-Pacific https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/1696l4hm/ANI_20260523043754.jpg US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor accompanies US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on visit to Missionaries of Charity, Kokata https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/8d00a8yu/newsml_afp_com_20260523T042938Z_doc_b3tg866.jpeg US Secretary of State Marco Rubio gets out of his car to board a plane to New Delhi at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on May 23, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/x3zax78k/newsml_afp_com_20260523T043441Z_doc_b3tg86b.jpeg US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, speaks with Jeanette Rubio, the wife of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio before their departure to New Delhi at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on May 23, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/rte8m3km/newsml_afp_com_20260523T041320Z_doc_b3tf84r.jpeg Sisters of the Missionaries of Charity wave to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio after his visit to the international headquarters of Missionaries of Charity known as the "Mother House" in Kolkata on May 23, 2023. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T10:33:48.407+04:00 US-India ties: Rubio meets PM Modi, conveys Trump’s White House invitation India, Americas, india, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-philippines-explore-joint-insurance-support-for-filipino-workers-1.500550751 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/88s7oacm/doh.jpg From left to right: Ted Herbosa and Maha Barakat Gulf News en 2026-05-23T10:00:47.612+04:00 UAE, Philippines explore joint insurance support for Filipino workers UAE, Philippines, UAE, Health, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/saudi-arabia-bans-charging-power-banks-onboard-flights-1.500550755 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-07/eo18zxy9/Power-Bank Passengers, crew banned from recharging power banks during flights in the Kingdom Gulf News en 2026-05-23T09:57:15.513+04:00 Saudi Arabia bans charging power banks onboard flights Aviation, Saudi, Saudi Arabia, travel https://gulfnews.com/uae/decoding-the-uae-mango-craze-retailers-reveal-alphonso-vs-badami-battle-top-picks-and-price-shifts-1.500550414 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/voaoa47j/Mango As the mango season heats up, retailers break down the supply chain hurdles, rising logistics costs and a growing appetite. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/uavrm3py/Mango The season may be packed with variety, but retailers say getting mangoes onto shelves this year has been more complicated than usual. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/hlvkufvv/Hanaa_Mallak__GM_of_Groceries___Careem_UAE.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/93n3k413/Mango Prices have increased slightly compared to previous years, mainly due to higher logistics costs Gulf News en 2026-05-23T09:00:00.000+04:00 Decoding the UAE mango craze: Retailers reveal Alphonso vs Badami battle, top picks and price shifts UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-jury-clears-boeing-in-250m-737-max-grounding-lawsuit-1.500550702 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/10/12/Boeing-737-MAX-airplanes_1927ecf6a54_large.jpg Court sides with Boeing over airline losses tied to 20-month MAX grounding. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T08:39:33.564+04:00 US jury clears Boeing in $250m 737 MAX grounding lawsuit Americas, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/40000-evacuated-as-chemical-tank-leak-sparks-explosion-fears-in-california-1.500550687 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-22/hab4m0eh/preview.jpg Authorities race to stop hazardous tank failure near Disneyland and homes. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T08:10:58.608+04:00 40,000 evacuated as chemical tank leak sparks explosion fears in California Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-to-force-foreigners-seeking-green-cards-to-apply-from-abroad-1.500550657 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/mec7ivdg/202605233798387.jpeg It is the latest step by the Trump administration to make legal immigration more difficult for foreigners. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T07:19:02.769+04:00 Trump to force foreigners seeking green cards to apply from abroad Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/gargash-says-50-50-chance-of-us-iran-agreement-on-hormuz-strait-1.500549476 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/1fz6bnsh/HIwreJjWEAAopBd.jpg EU sanctions, US ‘Plan B’ loom as fragile US-Iran talks test Hormuz peace https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/ezrgbn8d/wam1213.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-19/6d9ieymc/newsml_afp_com_20260519T101743Z_doc_b3b77cq.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/w2ldxna2/newsml_afp_com_20260522T093636Z_doc_b3ph2uc.jpeg No country should accept "tolling system" in Strait of Hormuz: Marco Rubio https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/cen78ljc/newsml_afp_com_20260522T134810Z_doc_b3qk963.jpeg Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli strike that targeted the Nabatieh village in southern Lebanon on May 22, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-19/sm9419ri/newsml_afp_com_20260519T145241Z_doc_b3ch8nq.jpeg Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the village of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-19/2rsvlbkj/newsml_afp_com_20260519T093046Z_doc_b3ay3nq.jpeg Smoke rises following an Israeli strike on the village of Kfar Roummane in the southern Nabatieh district. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-17/on1fx9d4/newsml_afp_com_20260517T115805Z_doc_b33x8uh.jpeg A photograph taken from the southern Lebanese area of Nabatieh shows smoke as it rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted an area in the southern Lebanese village of Zawtar al-Charkiyah. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-18/3tuqzdbe/newsml_afp_com_20260518T134327Z_doc_b3862nq.jpeg Smoke rises following Israeli bombardment on the village of Zebdine in the Nabatieh district in southern Lebanon. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/pildle9j/newsml_afp_com_20260522T133815Z_doc_b3qk6jk.jpeg US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets the press after the NATO Foreign Ministers' meeting in Sweden. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/pnd5zu3e/wam1213.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/11/02/OPN-Tulsi-Gabbard-1572693202440_16e2bd1d609_large.jpg US Rep. Tulsi Gabbard https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/8gsg4n7n/Screenshot-2026-05-23-at-7.18.41-AM.png FlightAware geolocation data shows aircraft movement across the Middle East at 3:20 a.m. Gulf Standard Time on May 23, 2026, as airlines continued rerouting flights around restricted Iranian airspace and conflict-sensitive corridors near the Strait of Hormuz. The map reflects ongoing aviation disruptions tied to regional tensions following the fragile US-Iran ceasefire, with many international carriers avoiding western and central Iranian airspace due to security concerns. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T07:01:27.282+04:00 US-Iran peace talks: UAE’s Gargash sees Strait of Hormuz deal as uncertain; Pakistan pushes diplomacy Mena, Americas, Asia, UAE, Donald Trump, Israel, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/ministry-of-climate-change-environment-announces-readiness-for-eid-al-adha-1.500550206 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/lefhd1ay/36x03yuj1ka1b4ppo.jpeg The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) confirmed that its field teams and specialised veterinary staff are working round the clock at border crossings and relevant facilities to ensure the safety of incoming livestock shipments to the UAE and verify that they are free from infectious and epidemic diseases, including zoonotic diseases. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T06:49:44.028+04:00 Full readiness for Eid Al Adha: Ministry of Climate Change & Environment UAE, Eid Al Adha https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/reported-oman-iran-talks-signal-new-phase-in-hormuz-crisis-1.500550542 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-14/b3xb8sxt/preview.jpg Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during talks in Muscat in February. Oman has reportedly held discussions with Tehran over a possible payment system linked to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T06:21:00.000+04:00 Reported Oman-Iran talks signal new phase in Hormuz crisis Mena, Gulf, Oman, Americas, Markets, Donald Trump, Oman, americas, Gulf, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-braces-for-dusty-weekend-as-temperatures-dip-slightly-1.500550625 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/8otu7zz3/UAE-Weather NCM said the country will remain under the influence of a weak surface low-pressure system extending from the east. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T06:05:04.087+04:00 UAE braces for dusty weekend as temperatures dip slightly Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/last-minute-eid-al-adha-in-uae-staycations-desert-escapes-free-ice-cream-1.500550262 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/3m7apgr8/Dubai_172cc63185c_original_ratio.jpg For those skipping travel plans, UAE has a lot planned for Eid Al Adha. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T06:01:00.000+04:00 Last-minute Eid Al Adha in UAE: Staycations, desert escapes, free ice cream Tourism, Eid Al Adha UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/white-house-mulls-renewed-military-action-against-iran-amid-fears-of-regional-escalation-report-1.500550601 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/8qgmk9m9/Trump-Hegseth.jpeg The meeting included top defence and intelligence officials, among them CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, and General Dan Caine, chair of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, as the administration assessed military and diplomatic options tied to Iran’s nuclear activities and regional security threats. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T05:59:03.140+04:00 White House mulls renewed military action against Iran amid fears of regional escalation: report Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/technology/spacex-hits-milestone-with-successful-launch-of-starship-v3-1.500550627 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/4pc985yp/SpaceX.jpeg The successful V3 flight advances key milestones: hot staging, booster performance, and in-orbit operations. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T05:51:51.675+04:00 SpaceX hits milestone with successful launch of Starship V3 Technology, Americas https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ipl/virat-kohlis-travis-head-handshake-snub-after-heavy-rcb-defeat-to-srh-1.500550502 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/rtboykfh/Kohli Kohli-Travis head-handshake snub https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/rtboykfh/Kohli Kohli-Travis head-handshake snub Gulf News en 2026-05-23T05:43:00.000+04:00 Virat Kohli’s Travis Head handshake snub after heavy RCB defeat to SRH IPL, cricket https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/how-is-shadab-still-relevant-in-odi-khushdil-shahs-repost-sparks-debate-over-pcbs-selection-1.500550512 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-28/zuuzdnfb/newsml_afp_com_20250528T175315Z_doc_48g96wd.jpeg Pakistan's Khushdil Shah (R) celebrates with Salman Ali Agha (L) after taking the wicket of Bangladesh's Towhid Hridoy (not pictured) during the first Twenty20 international cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on May 28, 2025. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-28/zuuzdnfb/newsml_afp_com_20250528T175315Z_doc_48g96wd.jpeg Pakistan's Khushdil Shah (R) celebrates with Salman Ali Agha (L) after taking the wicket of Bangladesh's Towhid Hridoy (not pictured) during the first Twenty20 international cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on May 28, 2025. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/xs5vjpr6/HI65v7fa8AAucZ8.jpeg Khushdil Shah has reposted this on his X Gulf News en 2026-05-23T05:10:00.000+04:00 “How is Shadab still relevant in ODI?” Khushdil Shah's repost sparks debate over PCB's selection Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/hormuz-crisis-pushes-global-oil-market-toward-red-zone-1.500550533 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/1fz6bnsh/HIwreJjWEAAopBd.jpg The Strait of Hormuz — the narrow maritime chokepoint through which roughly one-fifth of global seaborne oil and gas passes — has remained effectively shut since Iran blocked traffic following joint US-Israeli strikes in late February. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T04:59:00.000+04:00 Hormuz crisis pushes global oil market toward ‘red zone’ Mena, World, Markets, Gulf, americas, Gulf, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/belgium-to-buy-700-million-cruise-missiles-for-f-35-jets-drones-1.500550393 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/zn1gjc8f/1qh03y2x1ka1msppo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-23T04:50:27.553+04:00 Belgium to buy €700 million cruise missiles for F-35 jets, drones Europe https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/178hkcm-more-than-180-new-services-are-set-added-dubainow-1.500550560 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/0xf51sek/2vq03ycm1ka1bk5po.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-05-23T03:44:14.156+04:00 More than 180 new services are set to be added to 'DubaiNow' app by end of February 2027 Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/usiran-talks-see-slight-progress-but-gaps-over-uranium-stockpile-control-over-strait-of-hormuz-persist-1.500550573 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-20/peca3kfo/Ships-at-Anchor-in-the-Strait-of-Hormuz-off-Omans-northern-coast.-AFP.avif The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy claimed on May 22 that 35 vessels transited the strait over a 24-hour period after obtaining Iranian “permission” and receiving Iranian “security” protection. Analysts say a renewed tanker traffic may reflect growing optimism around backchannel diplomacy as US President Donald Trump suggested progress in talks with Tehran and hinted that the conflict could de-escalate and oil prices could go down “very quickly.” File photo shows ships at Anchor in the Strait of Hormuz, off Oman's northern coast. Gulf News en 2026-05-23T03:13:28.475+04:00 US–Iran talks see 'slight progress' but major gaps over uranium stockpile, control over Strait of Hormuz persist Mena https://gulfnews.com/sport/al-ain-thrash-al-jazira-to-lift-presidents-cup-sealing-domestic-double-1.500550448 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/bbesrw8n/al-ain.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-05-23T00:27:54.231+04:00 Al Ain thrash Al Jazira to lift President's Cup, sealing domestic double Sport, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/eu-expands-iran-sanctions-to-protect-freedom-of-navigation-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-1.500550467 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/3d5xup8h/nrw03yuv1ka1r3fpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-23T00:11:10.152+04:00 EU expands Iran sanctions to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz Government, World https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/twisha-sharmas-death-and-indias-dangerous-obsession-with-adjusting-in-marriage-1.500550473 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/cdbckbyj/202605223797610.jpg Twisha Sharma death case: MP High Court orders second autopsy by AIIMS Delhi https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/pzxn82vn/202605223797549.jpg MP Govt recommends CBI probe in Twisha Sharma’s death case https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/y415m5ws/20260522398.jpg Police take Twisha Sharma's husband into custody after he appears in Jabalpur court. Gulf News en 2026-05-22T23:30:30.997+04:00 Twisha Sharma’s death and India’s dangerous obsession with ‘adjusting’ in marriage India, Opinion, Court-Crime, crime, india https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/who-killed-trumps-ai-order-musk-says-it-wasnt-him-1.500550461 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-01/a9lnfh9a/Elon_Musk_and_Donald_Trump__Donald_Trump_and_Elon_Musk_19149a44722_large.jpg Trump’s AI Order Collapses After Silicon Valley Pushback, Musk and Meta Deny Swaying Decision Gulf News en 2026-05-22T23:09:24.622+04:00 Who killed Trump's AI order? Musk says it wasn't him Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/us-intelligence-chief-tulsi-gabbard-resigns-1.500550404 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-25/6uegcrgl/newsml_afp_com_20250325T000000Z_PH_GTY_2206328627.jpeg Tulsi Gabbard Gulf News en 2026-05-22T22:24:51.276+04:00 US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns World, Americas https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-welcomes-who-resolution-condemning-irans-attacks-on-civilians-and-health-infrastructure-1.500550388 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/h5s81z1w/wam1213.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-05-22T22:05:34.607+04:00 UAE welcomes WHO resolution condemning Iran's attacks on civilians and health infrastructure UAE, World https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sharjah-named-guest-of-honour-at-warsaw-international-book-fair-2026-2-1.500550307 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/57haqr55/sck03yup1ka1j9hpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-22T21:55:05.218+04:00 Sharjah named Guest of Honour at Warsaw International Book Fair 2026 Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-transforms-al-rams-into-integrated-waterfront-destination-in-ras-al-khaimah-1.500550277 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/m2o3jvdv/rak.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-22T19:40:54.719+04:00 UAE transforms Al Rams into integrated waterfront destination in Ras Al Khaimah UAE https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/bits-pilani-dubai-campus-connects-400-students-with-80-uae-recruiters-at-11th-annual-career-fair-1.500550250 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/mf6d42j9/BPDC-Career-Fair-Photo-3.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/myjwahnl/BPDC-Career-Fair-Photo-2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-22T18:37:39.716+04:00 BITS Pilani Dubai campus connects 400+ students with 80+ UAE recruiters at 11th Annual Career Fair GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/twisha-sharma-case-husband-surrenders-as-probe-deepens-1.500550235 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/y415m5ws/20260522398.jpg Police take Twisha Sharma's husband into custody after he appears in Jabalpur court. Gulf News en 2026-05-22T18:28:40.490+04:00 Twisha Sharma case: Husband surrenders as probe deepens into death of former India beauty queen India, india https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/the-digital-asset-revolution-an-institutional-shift-1.500549691 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/whtpwypz/Gulf-NewsGISDACNative800x600-1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-22T18:11:04.795+04:00 The digital asset revolution – an institutional shift Banking https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/now-you-can-book-riyadh-air-flight-ticket-sales-to-london-flights-1.500550203 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-20/hk4kas8g/STOCK_Riyadh_Air_18e37e44e74_original_ratio.jpg Riyadh Air has launched its long-awaited commercial flights to London. Gulf News en 2026-05-22T17:55:19.536+04:00 Riyadh Air finally opens London bookings on new Boeing 787 Dreamliner Aviation, Travel, Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egypt-announces-biggest-oil-and-gas-discovery-in-15-years-1.500550170 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/gumf6gpa/Egypt-oil The discovery was achieved through the exploratory well "Bastan South 1X," which was drilled using a rig operated by the Egyptian Drilling Company. Gulf News en 2026-05-22T17:52:35.679+04:00 Egypt announces biggest oil and gas discovery in 15 years Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/abu-dhabi-launches-intelligent-surgical-network-with-johnson-johnson-1.500550201 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/c1fuc4yh/b3c9eed7-0cec-41c2-a585-c483b94932ba.jpeg New AI-native system connects major hospitals under unified surgical network Gulf News en 2026-05-22T17:50:06.286+04:00 Abu Dhabi launches intelligent surgical network with Johnson & Johnson Health, UAE, Health https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/pmos-replaces-pcos-doctors-in-uae-explain-why-women-should-not-ignore-irregular-periods-1.500550181 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/1uddko3j/WKR_190703_Depersonalization_2_1562339713737_16bc2b422c9_original_ratio.jpg PMOS affects 170 million women around the world during their reproductive age https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/giu1j7yb/Dr.-Sindhu-Ravishankar.jpeg Dr. Sindhu Ravishankar, specialist gynecologist at Aster Clinic Discovery Garden https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/ivqi78b4/Dr.-Neha-Lalla.jpeg Dr. Neha Lalla, specialist obstetrics and gynaecology at Prime Hospital https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/sscshi8m/Dr.-Fathima-Thasneem.jpeg Dr. Fathima Thasneem, specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist at Medcare Women and Children Hospital Gulf News en 2026-05-22T17:47:46.552+04:00 PMOS replaces PCOS: Doctors in UAE explain why women should not ignore irregular periods Health, UAE, lifestyle, Health https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-ministry-of-interior-becomes-first-federal-entity-to-achieve-iso-ai-certification-1.500550194 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-27/dixcczjw/UAE-Ministry-of-Interior-STOCK Certification underscores leadership in secure, innovative digital transformation Gulf News en 2026-05-22T17:38:31.728+04:00 UAE Ministry of Interior becomes first federal entity to achieve ISO AI certification UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/beirut-sets-up-open-air-shelter-for-displaced-families-1.500550188 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/30jqgxn6/421170-01-02.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-22T17:35:36.521+04:00 Beirut sets up open-air shelter for displaced families Mena, news-video https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/flydubai-cyprus-airways-partner-to-boost-global-connectivity-1.500550152 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-23/a7mo8caw/flydubaiBoeing737MAX The partnership enables customers to travel on a single itinerary with coordinated baggage handling and streamlined transfers via Dubai International (DXB). Gulf News en 2026-05-22T17:17:50.727+04:00 flydubai, Cyprus Airways partner to boost global connectivity Aviation, UAE https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/uae-june-2026-rules-salik-parking-fees-salary-deadlines-legal-age-1.500550148 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-12/efqseyfe/Dubaiskyline2026 Gulf News en 2026-05-22T17:12:42.416+04:00 New UAE rules for June 2026: Higher Salik and parking fees, salary deadlines, and lower legal age Living-Ask-Us, Parkin, Salik, Dubai parking https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/video-fujairah-finds-3-turtle-nesting-sites-releases-7-turtles-1.500550035 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/smjbgxeh/IMG-20260522-WA0063.jpg Sea turtles released off Fujairah coast after successful nesting season https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/2bq0mt6y/IMG-20260522-WA0068.jpg Sea turtles released off Fujairah coast after successful nesting season https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/s3dq3sq4/IMG-20260522-WA0065.jpg Sea turtles released off Fujairah coast after successful nesting season Gulf News en 2026-05-22T17:07:07.174+04:00 Video: Fujairah finds 3 turtle nesting sites, releases 7 turtles Environment, UAE, Fujairah, Environment