https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/netanyahu-vows-more-west-bank-settlements-1.500653030 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/exgwlfl3/newsml_afp_com_20260825T115118Z_doc_c6fu8bc.jpeg A view shows the Qalandia refugee camp in the foreground, with the Israeli settlement of Kokhav Ya’akov in the background, south of the West Bank city of Ramallah, on August 25, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T16:35:32.181+04:00 Netanyahu vows more West Bank settlements Mena, Israel, Gaza https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/nepal-floods-37-nris-among-nearly-400-kailash-pilgrims-reported-missing-1.500653014 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/y57ft5wi/ANI_20260826114110.jpg A view of the flood-affected areas in Nuwakot district of Nepal. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/zx8dp57z/newsml_afp_com_20260826T115218Z_doc_c6jb9cr.jpeg Rescue personnel carry a person affected by flash floods at Devghat in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 26, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T16:22:55.993+04:00 Nepal floods: 37 NRIs among nearly 400 Kailash pilgrims reported missing Asia, India, World, india, Nepal https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/middle-east-war-iran-oman-propose-temporary-hormuz-shipping-corridor-1.500652439 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/13994ain/Screenshot-2026-08-25-at-7.16.36-AM.png The UK Maritime Trade Operations (MTO) has reported that an oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman at 20:57 UTC on Aug. 24, (12:57 am Gulf Standard Time). https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/qiwz97id/26.jpg Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/tobsl4c8/newsml_afp_com_20260821T112411Z_doc_c49b8yl.jpeg Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkia Gulf News en 2026-08-26T16:18:20.989+04:00 Middle East War: Iran, Oman propose temporary Hormuz shipping corridor Mena https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-recalls-kishore-kumars-hilarious-phone-mix-up-he-thought-i-was-amit-kumar-1.500652995 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/udvtqpa9/q15n52ngamitabh-bachchan625x30026August26.jpg.webp Gulf News en 2026-08-26T16:08:55.455+04:00 Amitabh Bachchan recalls Kishore Kumar's hilarious phone mix-up: ‘He thought I was Amit Kumar’ BollyWood, Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-duty-free-draw-two-indian-expats-win-1m-each-1.500652987 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/w60syw34/B78A0186-2.jpg The latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw was held on August 26 at Concourse A of Dubai International Airport https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/4a6byqud/B78A0204-2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-26T16:04:16.292+04:00 Dubai Duty Free draw: Two Indian expats win $1m each UAE, Dubai Duty Free https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/sharjah-ruler-approves-organisational-structure-for-sharjah-airport-authority-1.500652993 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-18/gjdi5n1v/Sharjah-airport.jpg The decree stipulates the approval of the general organisational structure of the Sharjah International Airport Authority. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T16:03:52.885+04:00 Sharjah Ruler approves organisational structure for Sharjah Airport Authority Aviation, Travel, UAE Airports, travel https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-rolling-and-trolley-school-bags-on-amazonae-2026-five-wheeled-backpacks-for-easier-school-runs-1.500650279 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/7g8fa83h/trolleyschoolbags-1.png Colourful wheeled school backpacks Gulf News en 2026-08-26T16:00:00.000+04:00 Best rolling and trolley school bags on Amazon.ae 2026: Five wheeled backpacks for easier school runs Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/asha-bhosles-final-film-song-will-release-on-what-would-have-been-her-93rd-birthday-1.500652972 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/pzuju3hm/TAB_Asha_Bhosle_1_1556354473978_original_ratio.jpg Asha Bhosle's voice will be heard on the big screen one final time, and it arrives on the day she was born. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-12/aky43pu2/Screenshot-2026-04-12-at-9.28.00-AM.png Asha Bhosle with her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle Gulf News en 2026-08-26T15:58:59.932+04:00 Asha Bhosle's final film song will release on what would have been her 93rd birthday Entertainment, Music https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/alex-eala-gets-stunning-mural-at-iconic-manila-basketball-court-1.500652983 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-21/z8rnpc6k/Alex-Eala Alex Eala Gulf News en 2026-08-26T15:53:06.146+04:00 Alex Eala gets stunning mural at iconic Manila basketball court Tennis, Philippines, Filipina tennis player, Philippines, Alex Eala https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/air-france-resumes-dubai-flights-after-six-month-disruption-riyadh-services-also-return-1.500652975 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/05/03/Air-France-KLM_16a7dfeebcb_large.jpg Air France is resuming flights to Dubai following months of disruption. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T15:49:33.494+04:00 Air France resumes Dubai flights after six-month disruption, Riyadh services also return Aviation, Travel, travel, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/harry-potter-toxic-and-chumbak-what-to-watch-in-uae-cinemas-and-on-ott-this-weekend-1.500652948 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/nymfsfb4/harrypotter.webp Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone completes 25 years. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T15:47:09.216+04:00 Harry Potter, Toxic and Chumbak: What to watch in UAE cinemas and on OTT this weekend Entertainment, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/sheikh-zayed-houbara-programme-showcases-49-years-of-conservation-at-adihex-2026-1.500652954 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/t6dx7kbw/98c13e94-33ad-4d95-86ce-e51a87aece99.jpg AI, breeding and tracking technology showcase nearly five decades of conservation https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/fbsqh4q2/1dbda298-5e66-439e-915c-23d25e6a3699.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-26T15:38:40.625+04:00 Sheikh Zayed Houbara Programme showcases 49 years of conservation at ADIHEX 2026 Environment https://gulfnews.com/technology/ai-moves-from-experiment-to-infrastructure-in-uae-legal-sector-1.500652953 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/r35mqky1/ANI_20260725070621.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/ncqan6pu/Dmitry-Grinik.jpg Dmitry Grinik Gulf News en 2026-08-26T15:31:19.411+04:00 AI moves from experiment to infrastructure in UAE legal sector Technology, AI https://gulfnews.com/world/master-of-escapes-caught-in-spain-after-fourth-prison-break-1.500652862 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/d1gpwgrj/sheets-genric Police said he had previously escaped from prisons in Terni and Parma in Italy and from a Belgian prison Gulf News en 2026-08-26T15:11:00.773+04:00 'Master of Escapes' caught in Spain after fourth prison break World https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/nepal-floods-kill-8-105-indians-among-384-us-uk-tourists-reported-missing-1.500652912 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/p7ilg0ye/nepals_1787741847234.jpg Residents look at houses partially submerged in muddy water after flash floods at Trishuli Bazar in Nepal https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/b6gjkgnn/nepals1_1787741849032.jpg This frame grab from a UGC footage courtesy of Nepal Police shows floodwaters sweeping through houses along the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa district after flash floods on August 26, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T15:07:21.633+04:00 Nepal floods kill 16; 105 Indians among 384 US, UK tourists reported missing Asia, India, india, China, Nepal https://gulfnews.com/world/hungarian-author-peter-nadas-dies-aged-83-publicist-1.500652870 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/h6crnqxi/newsml_afp_com_20260826T102958Z_doc_c6j47cv.jpeg Hungarian author Peter Nadas in 2024 Gulf News en 2026-08-26T15:03:40.495+04:00 Hungarian author Peter Nadas dies aged 83: publicist World https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/second-suspect-arrested-in-swedish-school-attack-1.500652736 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/cxm35hkv/newsml_afp_com_20260822T094818Z_doc_c69x2r7.jpeg Fagersta residents leave flowers and candles at a makeshift memorial outside a school in Fagersta, central Sweden, on August 22, 2026, a day after a 17-year-old girl was killed and three other people were injured in a sword attack at the school. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/e7mhz5ec/newsml_afp_com_20260822T112858Z_doc_c6a68ll.jpeg Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson visit the makeshift memorial outside a school in Fagersta, central Sweden, on August 22, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/v5qd0a1z/newsml_afp_com_20260822T112858Z_doc_c6a68lq.jpeg Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson visit the makeshift memorial outside a school in Fagersta, central Sweden, on August 22. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/x3i4c366/newsml_afp_com_20260821T155154Z_doc_c68w69e.jpeg Police special forces work at the scene where an attacker with a sword wounded several people at a high school in Fagersta. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/f1r6fftm/preview.jpg People leave flowers and candles at a makeshift memorial outside a school in Fagersta, Sweden, Saturday Aug. 22, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T15:01:05.730+04:00 Second suspect arrested in Swedish school attack Europe https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-international-hunting-and-equestrian-exhibition-opens-friday-1.500652836 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/uxejtyq7/b2q06mnr1ka12eepo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-26T14:54:13.708+04:00 Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition opens Friday UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dubai-international-airport-on-track-to-hit-100-million-passengers-in-18-months-says-ceo-1.500652891 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-27/jzlomaj3/Dubai-International-Airport "I reckon we're going to end this year in the sort of low 70 millions, which was great," says Paul Griffiths. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/11/15/Paul-Griffiths-at-Dubai-airshow-2023_18bd35a4133_large.jpg "We've been, I think, nearly 12 years as number one, and I'm not going to lose that crown to anyone else," says Paul Griffiths. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T14:52:37.830+04:00 Dubai International Airport on track to hit 100 million passengers in 18 months, says CEO Aviation, Travel, UAE Airports, Dubai Airports, travel, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/uae/before-you-buy-what-uae-food-labels-are-really-telling-you-1.500652878 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/10/11/reading-food-labels-for-web_17c6e2ff693_large.jpg Decode UAE food labels to make smarter, healthier choices. Photo for illustrative purposes only https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/l53f4q81/Melanie-Dsouza.jpeg Melanie Dsouza, clinical dietician at Medcare Shaikh Saqr Al Qasimi Hospital in Sharjah https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/pp9qsich/Prachi-Telang.jpeg Prachi Telang, dietician at Prime Medical Centre in Reef Mall https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/1qu3in43/Olivia-Yacoub.jpeg Olivia Yacoub, research and development chef at EatX https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-09/r6b4k9k3/IMG5466.jpeg New Nutri-Mark QR system in Abu Dhabi aims to steer shoppers toward healthier food choices https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-26/v9g5b81a/NAT_DM_PIC_1_1740559903835.jpg Dubai Municipality intensifies monitoring campaigns and field inspections to ensure public health and food safety Gulf News en 2026-08-26T14:45:30.416+04:00 Before you buy: What UAE food labels are really telling you UAE, Health, UAE, Dubai, Health, Abu Dhabi, Food https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/nepal-floods-at-china-border-kill-8-cause-major-casualties-in-tibet-1.500652810 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-08/9q7fp5ho/202507083446857.jpg Flash floods hit Nepal-China border Gulf News en 2026-08-26T14:44:14.415+04:00 Nepal floods at China border kill 8, cause 'major casualties' in Tibet Asia https://gulfnews.com/uae/emirati-womens-day-2026-how-shamsa-al-mheiri-is-helping-women-turn-ambition-into-impact-1.500652880 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/skncrhg8/Shamsa-Al-Mheiri Shamsa Al Mheiri Gulf News en 2026-08-26T14:34:30.854+04:00 Emirati Women’s Day 2026: How Shamsa Al Mheiri is helping women turn ambition into impact UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/mitchell-starc-replaces-jasprit-bumrah-as-no-1-test-bowler-1.500652867 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/12/27/Mitchell-Starc_176a4a9440e_large.jpg Australia's Mitchell Starc bowls to India's Hanuma Vihari during play on day two of the second test between them at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, on Sunday. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T14:24:28.750+04:00 Mitchell Starc replaces Jasprit Bumrah as No. 1 Test bowler Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-foils-biggest-drug-operation-in-its-history-seizes-kd150-million-haul-1.500652830 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/5kvk5lkn/Kuwait-flag.avif Kuwait seizes record KD150 million Lyrica haul in its largest drug operation, uncovering a manufacturing facility and boosting prevention and rehabilitation measures. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T14:08:19.533+04:00 Kuwait foils biggest drug operation in its history, seizes KD150 million haul Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/yashs-toxic-beats-dhurandhars-opening-day-haul-before-lunch-despite-mixed-reviews-racing-to-500-million-1.500652846 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/yh6jhy5t/image2026-08-23100941161.png Yash at the Toxic pre-release event at Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad on Saturday. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T14:08:18.620+04:00 Yash's Toxic beats Dhurandhar's opening day haul before lunch despite mixed reviews racing to ₹500 million Entertainment, South-Indian https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/know-the-full-story-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-hits-back-at-manjrekar-1.500652847 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/fyrm8cjg/India_vs_England_0130F.jpg ‘I’ll always give my best every single time,’ says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after historic India debut in the second T20I against England on Saturday. Photo credit: BCCI/X Gulf News en 2026-08-26T14:05:45.557+04:00 ‘Know the full story’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits back at Manjrekar Cricket, cricket, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-police-warn-of-organised-begging-networks-exploiting-vulnerable-people-1.500652715 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-29/5cww50yn/Begging.JPG The Royal Oman Police urged citizens and residents to report cases of begging or suspected exploitation rather than encouraging the practice. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T14:01:48.132+04:00 Oman police warn of organised begging networks exploiting vulnerable people Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/uae/nyu-abu-dhabi-researchers-develop-3d-printed-gastric-stent-technology-1.500652789 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/6cm6g0ud/d1x06mnp1ka107xpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-26T13:56:08.548+04:00 NYU Abu Dhabi researchers develop 3D-printed gastric stent technology UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/dubai-champions-a-childhood-crush-and-making-us-open-semis-1.500652826 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/yzx6ocr0/newsml_afp_com_20260825T000000Z_PH_GTY_2292030167.jpeg Andrey Rublev and Mirra Andreeva embrace during their mixed doubles match against Sara Errani of Italy and Andrea Vavassori of Italy during Fan Week at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T13:55:27.519+04:00 Dubai champions, a childhood crush and making US Open semis Sport, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/give-me-my-child-back-parents-anguish-after-islamabad-hospital-fire-1.500652802 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/42xwtebg/pakistm_1787735672082.jpg Jaweria, who lost her child in the fire, reacts following a blaze at the Mother and Child Health (MCH) ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital in Islamabad on August 26, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/913hhqn5/newsml_afp_com_20260826T074931Z_doc_c6hr3g3.jpeg Police look on from shattered windows at the scene following a fire. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T13:29:31.466+04:00 ‘Give me my child back’: Parents’ anguish after Islamabad hospital fire Pakistan, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/uncannycs-emerges-as-a-go-to-odoo-partner-for-gcc-businesses-1.500652616 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/6lvwj8yr/Uncanny.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-26T13:23:51.503+04:00 UncannyCS emerges as a go-to Odoo partner for GCC businesses GN Focus, Company News https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/dolly-partons-final-weeks-country-icon-kept-cancer-fight-private-before-death-at-80-1.500652784 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-04/xkc3r4pw/preview.jpg FILE - Dolly Parton in Overland Park, Kan., on Aug. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File) Gulf News en 2026-08-26T13:19:28.958+04:00 Dolly Parton’s final weeks: Country icon kept cancer fight private before death at 80 Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-tax/uae-sets-new-tax-reporting-rules-for-multinational-companies-1.500652772 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/08/30/Stock-Corporate-Tax_18a452c1bf8_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-26T13:17:35.560+04:00 UAE sets new tax reporting rules for multinational companies Corporate Tax, Tax News, YourMoney-Taxation, UAE Corporate Tax, UAE tax https://gulfnews.com/sport/golf-in-uae/dechambeau-drops-cryptic-post-on-leaving-liv-golf-1.500652742 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/01/23/Bryson_DeChambeau_resources1_16a3107559a_large.jpg Bryson DeChambeau. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T13:16:56.782+04:00 DeChambeau drops cryptic post on leaving LIV Golf Golf-in-UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/ferrari-world-hosts-ladies-only-run-for-emirati-womens-day-1.500652744 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/x4q7a435/epd06ma41ka0yh5po.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-26T13:11:16.695+04:00 Ferrari World hosts ladies-only run for Emirati Women's Day Sport, Things To Do https://gulfnews.com/sport/ronaldo-fumes-after-early-substitution-leads-to-al-nassr-win-1.500652631 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/q301slwt/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-26-2026-112500-AM.png Ronaldo left fuming whilst his new coach and teammates celebrate their win Gulf News en 2026-08-26T13:10:30.382+04:00 Ronaldo fumes after early substitution leads to Al Nassr win Sport, Football, football, Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-visa-interviews-disrupted-worldwide-for-consular-officer-training-1.500652768 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-08/2nd2oxza/stock-US-Visa A training initiative is being conducted across US embassies and consulates, with visa appointments being adjusted to allow officers to participate. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T13:09:49.110+04:00 US visa interviews disrupted worldwide for consular officer training Americas, America, Visa https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/kuku-kohli-dies-at-77-ajay-devgn-mourns-director-who-launched-him-vicky-kaushal-katrina-kaif-attend-funeral-1.500652754 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/1n1zw5ou/ANI_20260825163106.jpg Filmmaker Kuku Kohli (Image source: ANI) Gulf News en 2026-08-26T12:59:22.713+04:00 Kuku Kohli dies at 77: Ajay Devgn mourns director who launched him, Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif attend funeral Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/three-franchises-sold-as-afghanistan-premier-league-unveil-official-trophy-1.500652758 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/lc132c4r/APL.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-26T12:58:01.624+04:00 Three franchises sold as Afghanistan Premier League unveil official trophy Cricket, UAE-Sport, Afghanistan https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-announces-no-homework-and-new-exams-for-some-students-and-new-school-evaluations-for-2026-2027-1.500652759 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/1q50xxh7/Stock_schools_18a694ebd7b_original_ratio.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/7wooxfbq/Sarah-bint-Yousef-Al-Amiri Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Technology and chairwoman of the UAE Space Agency Gulf News en 2026-08-26T12:57:06.588+04:00 No homework and new exams for some UAE students for 2026-2027 Education https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/six-months-into-the-iran-war-hormuz-is-still-a-chokepoint-under-siege-and-uncertainty-grips-energy-markets-1.500651257 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-23/d8qz5dv9/Hormuz.jpg A strange new normal has emerged around the Strait of Hormuz: the conflict has become quieter in some places, but the world's most important energy chokepoint remains dangerously constrained. This handout photo taken on March 11, 2026 shows smoke rising from the Thai bulk carrier 'Mayuree Naree' near the Strait of Hormuz after an attack. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/io2jxju0/US-Iran-war-at-a-glance.png The initial US-Israel campaign targeted Iran's military and strategic infrastructure and sought to weaken Tehran's ability to retaliate. Iran's military capabilities have been significantly degraded, according to US assessments and reporting, but the war has not produced a decisive political settlement. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/9quxmfj8/hormuz-war.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/ha2qf8pn/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-25-2026-043953-PM.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-10/4hohy008/preview.jpg Before the war, vessels generally followed the established International Maritime Organisation (IMO) traffic corridor through the centre of the strait. Now ships are using multiple routes. One runs closer to the Iranian coast and is the route Tehran has indicated it wants vessels to use. Another runs closer to Oman, away from the Iranian coastline and areas where mines are feared. Photo shows oil tankers sitting at anchor offshore in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, taken on May 2, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/iga1tcmh/isw.jpg Map prepared by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) and Critical Threats Project showing competing maritime traffic separation schemes in the Strait of Hormuz as of August 4, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/tq39tppf/generated-image-1.png Gulf News en 2026-08-26T12:56:33.344+04:00 Six months into the Iran war, Hormuz is still a chokepoint under siege — and uncertainty grips energy markets Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/i-promised-abu-dhabi-id-return-with-the-crown-uae-raised-kaziah-liz-mejo-on-the-journey-to-miss-universe-india-2026-1.500652638 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/yemz4bki/Kaziah-Liz-Mejo Kaziah Liz Mejo, who grew up in Abu Dhabi, after being crowned Miss Universe India 2026, in Jaipur on August 23 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/adgd97bw/HQb9pI8bUAET4z9.jpg For Mejo, the UAE gave her two identities that never had to compete. She could remain deeply Indian while learning to feel at home among people from around the world. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/xeziyusb/HQb9pI9bYAAxzwv.jpg Miss Universe India 2025 Manika Vishwakarma crowned Kaziah as her successor at the finale. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/5qkafkz1/Kaziah-Liz-Mejo Kaziah Liz Mejo from Kerala poses for a photo after being crowned as Miss Universe India 2026, in Jaipur on Sunday. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/12/13/Copy-of-289225-01-02-1639373075718_17db23ff534_large.jpg File photo: Miss India, Harnaaz Sandhu, is crowned Miss Universe during the 70th Miss Universe beauty pageant in Israel's southern Red Sea coastal city of Eilat on December 13, 2021. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T12:46:56.327+04:00 UAE-raised Kaziah Liz Mejo on journey to Miss Universe India 2026: ‘I promised Abu Dhabi I’d return with crown’ Entertainment, UAE, Lifestyle, BollyWood, Beauty-Beat, UAE, bollywood, kerala, india, Miss Universe https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/oil-rich-iran-runs-dry-petrol-stations-shut-as-drivers-circle-empty-pumps-for-hours-1.500652727 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/tpgu9tin/british-Intel.jpeg Long queues are reportedforming around Tehran's petrol stations, with several reportedly shut, including Pasdaran, Mirdamad, Shariati Park, Damavand, Mirza-ye Shirazi and Dolat. Some are capping fills at 20 litres a car. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T12:44:12.727+04:00 Oil-rich Iran runs dry: Petrol stations shut as drivers circle empty pumps for hours Energy https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-back-to-school-are-your-childs-school-shoes-hurting-their-feet-doctors-explain-how-to-pick-the-right-pair-1.500652632 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/t0btfcam/schoolshoes-1.png A shoe that looks sharp, fits the budget, and matches the uniform can still be wrong for the foot inside it. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/3iqaqnqx/SCHOOL-BUS REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE ONLY: Parents drop children at the school in Sharjah. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/h34m6ehr/brajesh.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/lufzts1m/pooja.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-26T12:43:03.064+04:00 UAE back-to-school: Are your child’s school shoes hurting their feet? Doctors explain how to pick the right pair UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dubais-new-dwc-airport-dh55-billion-in-new-contracts-expected-by-year-end-1.500652723 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/04/29/STOCK-Al-Maktoum-International-Airport-NEW_18f2a759e16_large.jpg Dubai approved plans for $35 billion passenger terminal at Dubai World Central. The terminal will go live in the next decade. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/11/15/Paul-Griffiths--CEO-of-Dubai-Airports_17d2482f8e7_large.jpg "What other proof do you need that our confidence in the future is completely unfazed by the development of the new airport?" says Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports Gulf News en 2026-08-26T12:40:27.459+04:00 Dubai's new DWC airport: Dh55 billion in new contracts expected by year-end Aviation, Travel, Dubai Airports, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-advances-international-sports-cooperation-at-brics-sports-ministers-meeting-in-india-1.500652718 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/qfizldrv/awv06ma21ka0y41po.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-26T12:39:43.049+04:00 UAE advances international sports cooperation at BRICS Sports Ministers’ Meeting in India UAE, Sport https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/three-us-secret-service-officials-placed-on-administrative-leave-1.500652731 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/pm8ct8zq/newsml_afp_com_20260823T192445Z_doc_c6ca6ke.jpeg Members of a US Secret Service sniper team (above) look on during the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, DC, on August 23, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T12:38:28.914+04:00 Three US Secret Service officials placed on administrative leave Americas, Donald Trump https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/exeed-vx-premium-seven-seater-suv-tailored-to-realities-of-uae-family-life-1.500652722 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/24b6zyot/VX-GREEN-BLACK-AWD.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-26T12:34:58.498+04:00 EXEED VX: Premium seven-seater SUV tailored to realities of UAE family life GN Focus, Company News https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/dont-be-scared-bro-sarfaraz-khan-comes-on-as-substitute-and-sledging-goes-viral-against-sri-lanka-1.500652713 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/cdwnfuob/newsml_afp_com_20260825T044748Z_doc_c6f39r8.jpeg India's Saransh Jain (L), Yashasvi Jaiswal (C), and Sarfaraz Khan speak during the third day of the second Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on August 25, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/cdwnfuob/newsml_afp_com_20260825T044748Z_doc_c6f39r8.jpeg India's Saransh Jain (L), Yashasvi Jaiswal (C), and Sarfaraz Khan speak during the third day of the second Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on August 25, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T12:25:36.495+04:00 'Don't be scared, bro': Sarfaraz Khan comes on as substitute and sledging goes viral against Sri Lanka Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/the-chainsmokers-the-script-join-yasalam-after-race-concerts-line-up-1.500652714 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/08mdf8xb/Chainsmokers.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/pqlff97p/The_Script.jpg The Script Gulf News en 2026-08-26T12:23:59.034+04:00 The Chainsmokers, The Script join Yasalam After-Race Concerts line-up Entertainment, Sport https://gulfnews.com/sport/alcaraz-returns-to-action-in-iconic-partnership-with-williams-1.500652710 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/fjv7rl14/newsml_afp_com_20260825T000000Z_PH_GTY_2292035350.jpeg The pair looked like they were having the time of their lives on court https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/z0ahohle/newsml_afp_com_20260825T214155Z_doc_c6h838k.jpeg Tennis fans around the world were pleased to see Alcaraz back on court https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/oklaua1w/newsml_afp_com_20260825T211634Z_doc_c6h837p.jpeg The pair were eventually beaten in the quarter-finals by Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/1z5okcwj/202608263918583.jpg Williams began her 2026 comeback on June 9 at Queen’s Club in London Gulf News en 2026-08-26T12:21:48.519+04:00 Alcaraz returns to action in iconic partnership with Williams Sport, Tennis, America, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/1000-people-pull-historic-japanese-castle-into-place-1.500652641 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/aywm4eh6/newsml_afp_com_20260826T033323Z_doc_c6hg49e.jpeg Participants pull Hirosaki Castle using ropes to its original position following repair works in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/3u7162xq/newsml_afp_com_20260826T034014Z_doc_c6hg8ct.jpeg Visitors watch as participants pull Hirosaki Castle using ropes to its original position following repair works in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture on August 26, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/f10pcmyg/newsml_afp_com_20260826T033323Z_doc_c6hg4nq.jpeg Participants pull Hirosaki Castle using ropes to its original position following repair works in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture on August 26, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/8aucumgd/newsml_afp_com_20260826T033323Z_doc_c6hf8wm.jpeg Participants wearing gloves prepare to pull Hirosaki Castle using ropes to its original position following repair works in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture on August 26, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/agc7hfmc/newsml_afp_com_20260826T033323Z_doc_c6hg7nt.jpeg A general view shows a section of Hirosaki Castle uring an operation to move it back to its original position following repair works in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture on August 26, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/avf121ka/newsml_afp_com_20260826T033323Z_doc_c6hf8wl.jpeg Participants take pictures after pulling Hirosaki Castle using ropes to its original position following repair works in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture on August 26, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/55u5crny/newsml_afp_com_20260826T033323Z_doc_c6hf8wn.jpeg Visitors watch as participants pull Hirosaki Castle using ropes to its original position following repair works in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture on August 26, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T11:41:07.337+04:00 1,000 people pull historic Japanese castle into place Asia, news-video https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/on-25th-anniversary-harry-potter-movies-return-to-uae-screens-1.500652645 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/01/23/tab_Harry-Potter-and-the-Philosopher-s-Stone__-1548240642146_16a3107505e_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-26T11:35:06.104+04:00 On 25th anniversary, Harry Potter movies return to UAE screens Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/kriti-sanons-raksha-bandhan-ad-pulled-down-after-online-fury-brand-giva-addresses-hurt-sentiments-1.500652611 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/j4xc6ebi/ANI_20260826055534.jpg Kriti Sanon in the now withdrawn Raksha Bandha advertisement (Photo/Instagram@giva.co) Gulf News en 2026-08-26T11:12:28.754+04:00 Kriti Sanon's Raksha Bandhan ad pulled down after online fury, brand GIVA addresses hurt sentiments Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/museum-of-the-future-to-shut-temporarily-from-september-1-returning-with-new-experiences-in-2027-1.500652565 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-27/7kdwxgd0/20220223_museum_of_the_future_17f266a82e3_original_ratio.jpg Museum of the Future in Dubai Gulf News en 2026-08-26T11:11:53.183+04:00 Museum of the Future to shut temporarily from September 1, returning with 'new experiences' in 2027 UAE https://gulfnews.com/technology/why-apple-is-cutting-200-jobs-in-vision-pro-siri-teams-1.500652608 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/02/26/20240226-apple-vision-pro_18de67cb60a_large.jpg About 100 positions are reportedly being eliminated from the Vision Pro team, while roughly another 100 cuts affect Siri and software teams, according to people familiar with the changes. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-02/ia8y94xv/newsml_afp_com_20250902T131858Z_doc_736m33b.jpeg Customers use Mac and mixed-reality headset Vision Pro models of US tech giant Apple Inc., displayed for sale at the Phoenix Mall on the opening day of the first Apple retail store in Bengaluru on September 2, 2025. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-14/b2snlcva/newsml_afp_com_20250214T141831Z_doc_36xt4wb.jpeg This photograph shows wordmark of Siri, a digital assistant developed by Apple Inc., displayed on a smartphone in Bordeaux, south-western France on February 14, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T11:08:36.165+04:00 Why Apple is slashing 200+ jobs from Vision Pro and Siri teams Technology https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/who-is-dev-chaudhary-dpl-batters-unusual-style-goes-viral-1.500652588 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/uk7jtjvt/Dev.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-26T10:39:29.328+04:00 Who is Dev Chaudhary? DPL batter’s unusual style goes viral Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/astronauts-install-new-antenna-during-iss-spacewalk-1.500652538 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-18/5fgl74wp/newsml_afp_com_20260818T184247Z_doc_c4y43we.jpeg This August 18, 2026, frame grab from a NASA live video stream shows ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot working during a spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS), with the goal of replacing a space-to-ground antenna on the orbital complex, according to NASA. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T10:30:16.487+04:00 Astronauts install new antenna during ISS spacewalk World https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/toxic-early-reviews-yashs-raging-fairytale-leaves-a-bitter-taste-kiara-advani-gets-a-raw-deal-1.500652559 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/j11x150o/toxic.webp A recurring theme across early reactions is that Toxic looks the part but struggles to hold together as a story. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T10:12:29.094+04:00 Toxic early reviews: Yash's raging fairytale leaves a bitter taste, Kiara Advani gets a raw deal Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/how-the-branded-residence-boom-is-reshaping-the-uaes-skyline-1.500652561 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/tu36jfva/Dr-Ankur-Aggarwal.jpg Dr. (CA) Ankur Aggarwal, Chairman and Founder, BNW Developments Gulf News en 2026-08-26T10:12:07.705+04:00 How the branded residence boom is reshaping the UAE's skyline Company News, Company News https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/why-kids-shoes-need-room-to-grow-1.500650390 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/miixlv6q/kidsshoes-1.png Anology of the heel space in a pair of school shoes Gulf News en 2026-08-26T10:00:00.000+04:00 Why kids’ shoes need room to grow Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/aunt-dolly-forever-how-dolly-parton-raised-the-hannah-montana-generation-on-rockstar-aunts-and-rhinestones-1.500652519 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/ilvss0hr/dolly.webp Gulf News en 2026-08-26T09:47:32.036+04:00 Aunt Dolly forever: How Dolly Parton raised the Hannah Montana generation on rockstar aunts and rhinestones Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/14-babies-die-in-pakistan-hospital-blaze-1.500652550 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-24/pirpfsgx/Fire Gulf News en 2026-08-26T09:42:06.892+04:00 14 babies die in Pakistan hospital blaze Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/uae/us-iran-conflict-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-aug-26-2026-1.500652499 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/idy1sdf5/Dubai_Marina_17d052341cb_original_ratio.jpg A view of Dubai Marina. The UAE coordinates closely with the United States on de-escalation efforts. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T09:12:43.452+04:00 US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 26, 2026) UAE, Mena https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/lea-salonga-on-unfollowing-btss-rm-and-j-hope-after-chris-brown-backlash-i-was-waking-up-sad-1.500652489 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/2ct8zl6p/newsml_afp_com_20250608T000000Z_PH_GTY_2219213215.jpeg Lea Salonga atThe 78th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 08, 2025 in New York City. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T08:47:13.174+04:00 Lea Salonga on unfollowing BTS's RM and J-Hope after Chris Brown backlash: 'I was waking up sad' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/student-safety-first-abu-dhabi-puts-full-responsibility-on-schools-1.500652486 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/x8pyappb/IMG6682.jpeg Abu Dhabi regulators stressed that schools bear full responsibility for the safety of all students and individuals on board school buses throughout the journey, even when schools outsource transport services to third-party operators. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/k0q18mf2/IMG6684.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/4nsy0c57/IMG6683.jpeg Regulators mandate school bus transport operators to comply with all applicable traffic and road safety laws, regulations, executive regulations and amendments. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/hyz2ysyr/IMG6681.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-26T08:42:41.695+04:00 Student safety first: Abu Dhabi puts full responsibility on schools Education https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/uae-traffic-alert-sharjah-dubai-commute-slowing-as-accidents-hit-e311-e611-and-ittihad-road-1.500652475 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2010/1/17/1_16a0801f1ab.569529_399568960_16a0801f1ab_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-26T08:39:50.449+04:00 UAE traffic alert: Sharjah-Dubai commute slowing as accidents hit E311, E611 and Ittihad Road Transport https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood-filmmaker-kuku-kohli-dies-at-77-after-heart-attack-1.500652482 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/1n1zw5ou/ANI_20260825163106.jpg Filmmaker Kuku Kohli (Image source: ANI) Gulf News en 2026-08-26T08:32:08.196+04:00 Bollywood filmmaker Kuku Kohli dies at 77 after heart attack Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/flying-from-uae-today-emirates-etihad-air-arabia-flydubai-flight-updates-1.500652470 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-01/8qzb1p7w/EK-Collage.jpeg Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia issue alerts on Kuwait and Bahrain services Gulf News en 2026-08-26T08:19:15.023+04:00 Flying from UAE today? Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai flight updates Aviation, Gulf, Emirates airline, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/priyanka-chopras-reset-in-trouble-as-orlando-bloom-exits-days-before-shoot-makers-hunt-for-replacement-1.500652458 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/5qjeh1bo/Orlando_Bloom_and_Priyanka_Chopra__18c0f8e59a9_original_ratio.jpg Penned by Jordan Rawlins, the survival thriller follows a woman who regains consciousness deep in the wilderness with zero memory of how she ended up there. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T08:17:37.118+04:00 Priyanka Chopra's Reset in trouble as Orlando Bloom exits days before shoot, makers hunt for replacement Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/dolly-parton-and-carl-dean-inside-the-nearly-60-year-love-story-lived-almost-entirely-out-of-the-spotlight-1.500652441 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/5nyall3d/Happy-Thanksgiving-from-me-and-mine-to-you-and-yours-❤️.jpg The couple had a quiet wedding in 1966. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T08:00:45.923+04:00 Dolly Parton and Carl Dean: Inside the nearly 60-year love story lived almost entirely out of the spotlight Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/trump-says-us-clears-hormuz-mines-as-iran-oman-discuss-temporary-corridor-1.500651227 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/8l8g05q2/32.jpg Trump said Iran had been warned that any vessel placing new mines in the strategic waterway would be “immediately and systematically destroyed”. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/gwswjk97/202608253917280.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/5j3djr79/HQlBj3QbgAAsuKM.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-26T08:00:34.448+04:00 Trump says US clears Hormuz mines as Iran, Oman discuss temporary corridor World, Mena, Americas, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/uae-heat-and-humidity-can-put-extra-strain-on-the-heart-here-are-the-warning-signs-1.500651142 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-13/ueezjpqj/Stock-weather-summer Dehydration can reduce blood volume and make the heart beat faster, while heat and humidity make it harder for the body to cool itself. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/fc3yc5cg/Dr__Jan_Niclas_Strickling.jpg Dr. Jan Niclas Strickling, Consultant Cardiology of Medcare Hospital Al Safa https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/04/12/India-forecasts-searing-heat-ahead-of-world-s-biggest-election_18ed2521c7b_large.jpg Temperatures have risen to almost 50C in the UAE recently and some countries have seen the mercury climb to new highs this summer. Image used for illustrative purpose only. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/ohra5ipp/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_20_at_10_38_21_AM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-13/axclrmhw/Stock-weather-summer https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/ditvgpf9/Jesse-Bracamonte.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/xbogeelx/Dr_Ahsanul.png Gulf News en 2026-08-26T08:00:00.000+04:00 UAE heat and humidity can put extra strain on the heart - here are the warning signs Health, Summer https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/at-16-indian-ai-prodigy-raul-john-aju-pays-father-rs-2-lakh-salary-1.500652095 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/sxgx1lza/RAUL-111.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/jnqknt2f/AAAA.jpg UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres interacts with AI prodigy Raul John Aju on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit, in New Delhi in Feb 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T07:45:00.000+04:00 At 16, Indian AI prodigy Raul John Aju pays father Rs 2 lakh salary India, Offbeat, viral https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/four-days-before-her-death-dolly-parton-spoke-about-her-health-struggles-still-healing-still-working-1.500652426 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/a2bo8zkg/preview.jpg FILE - Dolly Parton at United Way of America convention in Detroit, Friday, May 15, 2009. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File) Gulf News en 2026-08-26T07:42:47.200+04:00 Four days before her death, Dolly Parton spoke about her health struggles: 'Still healing, still working' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-approves-school-curriculum-changes-for-2026-27-what-parents-need-to-know-1.500652418 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/1gkhdr6w/366cd6f1-f7f7-48f3-8fde-f66d3b81e460.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-26T07:27:16.109+04:00 UAE approves school curriculum changes for 2026-27: what parents need to know UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dubai-airports-set-to-pick-up-pace-after-tough-first-half-sees-31-traffic-drop-1.500652012 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-06/1q8wxklj/Dubaiairport Passengers at the departures area of Dubai International Airport as UAE travellers continue with summer holiday plans while increasingly opting for flexible tickets and delaying last-minute bookings amid ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-27/ylgh0s1z/Dubai-International-Airport Travellers make their way through Dubai International's departure terminal, as the airport reported 31.5 million guests in the first half of 2026, down 31.3 per cent year-on-year amid regional airspace disruption. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T07:20:00.000+04:00 Dubai Airports set to pick up pace after tough first half sees 31% traffic drop Aviation, Travel, Emirates Group, Emirates airline, Dubai Airports, travel, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/why-raksha-bandhan-is-celebrated-traditions-to-know-and-dubai-dining-deals-to-try-1.500652410 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/yh1r4n72/Rakhi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/59ytfpd5/prchi_palwe_WciKbLIFGxc_unsplash.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/tq2tnmia/Rohini___Aug__1_.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-26T07:10:21.139+04:00 Why Raksha Bandhan is celebrated, traditions to know and Dubai dining deals to try Lifestyle, Things To Do, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-forecasts-rain-through-saturday-with-heavy-downpours-in-some-areas-1.500652406 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/41rhgab6/Saudi-Arabia-Weather.webp Rain along the western coast, stretching from north of Jazan towards Taif in Mecca region, is expected to intensify later in the day, while showers over Najran and the Eastern Province gradually weaken. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T06:55:42.846+04:00 Saudi Arabia forecasts rain through Saturday, with heavy downpours in some areas Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-rain-strong-winds-and-dust-expected-as-temperatures-soar-to-49c-1.500652396 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/lqb9y3lt/Summer-rain.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-26T06:51:55.246+04:00 UAE weather: Rain, strong winds and dust expected as temperatures soar to 49°C Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/technology/spacex-unveils-plans-for-100-billion-louisiana-spaceport-targeting-30-daily-starship-launches-1.500652363 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/yty0aaly/34.jpg The new facility will be built in Vermillion Parish, about 115 miles (185 km) west of New Orleans. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T06:51:15.993+04:00 SpaceX unveils $100 billion ‘Starbase Louisiana’: The biggest launch site on Earth for high-frequency deep-space missions Technology https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/from-debt-and-abuse-to-running-for-strength-how-this-filipino-expat-empowers-women-supports-businesses-through-sport-1.500651950 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/f24clc74/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-25-at-15.00.40.jpeg Eden Uy Silvio, co-founder of 3F Striders https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/uv5ws0pu/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_25_at_15_00_30.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/28x19z4z/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-25-at-15.00.40-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/iy4gu347/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_25_at_15_00_29.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/tlgbq36k/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_25_at_14_05_10.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/v9eiknfn/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-25-at-14.05.11.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/bn4juv53/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_25_at_14_05_09.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-26T06:45:00.000+04:00 From debt and abuse to running for strength: How this Filipino expat empowers women, supports businesses through sport people, UAE, Pinoy, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egypt-to-witness-five-hour-partial-lunar-eclipse-covering-93-of-moon-1.500652401 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/c9atnb9x/Solar-eclipse-in-Egypt.webp The eclipse, which coincides with the full Moon of the Islamic month of Rabi Al Awwal, will last about five hours across all its phases, according to the Egyptian cabinet’s media centre and the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T06:32:44.094+04:00 Egypt to witness five-hour partial lunar eclipse covering 93% of Moon Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/uae-fuel-prices-for-september-will-petrol-ease-as-oil-costs-fall-1.500652156 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/572qjk3z/newsml_afp_com_20260415T153125Z_doc_a7wt2wp.jpeg The UAE Fuel Price Committee reviews and adjusts retail fuel prices at the close of each month, in line with prevailing trends in global energy markets. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T06:20:00.000+04:00 UAE fuel prices for September: Will petrol ease as oil costs fall? Energy, Markets, Living-UAE, YourMoney-Saving-Investment, Fuel prices https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/most-uae-residents-are-vitamin-d-deficient-can-you-just-take-supplements-without-a-test-1.500651781 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-25/dtrzaypx/Supplements The UAE has sunshine almost every day of the year, and yet somewhere between 60 and 90 per cent of GCC residents are vitamin D deficient. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/sy18t0vp/Dr__Anna_Protasova_jpg.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/ipr9wsou/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_11_at_3_23_14_PM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/3hxgpb9c/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_12_at_11_14_19_AM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/y740r8zz/Dr__Job_Simon_jpg.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-26T06:00:00.000+04:00 Most UAE residents are vitamin D deficient: Can you just take supplements without a test? Lifestyle, Health, Health https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/ship-to-ship-transfers-keep-gulf-oil-moving-outside-hormuz-as-direct-traffic-hits-multi-month-low-1.500652385 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/4sdx55uw/Screenshot-2026-08-21-at-11.05.54-AM.png A screengrab showing shipping traffic around Hormuz Strait, based on Automatic Identification System (AIS) data as of Aug. 21, 2026. Iran’s long-claimed dominance over the Strait of Hormuz is reportedly eroding as most oil tankers reroute via the UN-authorised Omani corridor or switch off tracking to bypass Iranian oversight. US military protection, degraded Iranian naval assets, and growing alternative flows are reportedly weakening Tehran’s ability to dictate terms, though attacks, insurance costs and volatile prices show the crisis is far from over. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/jfmtnxvv/ship-to-ship.jpg Ship-to-ship transfers keep Gulf oil moving outside Hormuz as direct traffic hits multi-month low Gulf News en 2026-08-26T05:55:56.937+04:00 Ship-to-ship transfers keep Gulf oil moving outside Hormuz as direct traffic hits multi-month low Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-back-to-school-2026-key-term-dates-vaccine-checks-backpacks-budgets-and-everything-parents-need-to-know-1.500651638 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/073t9d88/STAFFNAT_260420_School_New_VSAKLANI_11776668739386.jpg Picture used for illustrative purposes. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/mm0ldo18/STAFFNAT_260420_School_New_VSAKLANI_51776668449128.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2015/8/16/1_16a0819b0ed.1567734_2428235494_16a0819b0ed_large.jpg Trolley bags and tablets are considered a way to reduce the weight of children’s school bags. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T05:30:00.000+04:00 UAE back-to-school 2026: Key term dates, vaccine checks, backpacks, budgets and everything parents need to know Education https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/mamdani-says-he-opposes-rss-rally-in-new-york-but-unsure-of-any-jurisdiction-to-cancel-it-1.500652315 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/8k751ytp/ANI_20260825203845.jpg New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Gulf News en 2026-08-26T05:29:58.617+04:00 Mamdani says he opposes RSS rally in New York, but unsure of any jurisdiction to cancel it Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-proposes-lifting-iran-sanctions-and-canceling-economic-campaign-in-exchange-for-hormuz-reopening-report-1.500652371 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/aq9aosbt/hormuz_1786623099882.jpg Iranian women walk along the seashore, as vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off the port city of Bandar Abbas, in southern Iran on August 10, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T05:05:43.707+04:00 US proposes lifting Iran sanctions and canceling economic campaign in exchange for Hormuz reopening: report Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-issues-security-alert-in-mexican-border-city-and-suspends-consular-activities-1.500652299 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/2wsenm1r/newsml_afp_com_20260825T220648Z_doc_c6h838y.jpeg A member of the National Guard guards government buildings in Mexicali’s Civic Center, Baja California, Mexico, on August 25, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T04:41:35.266+04:00 US issues security alert in Mexican border city and suspends consular activities Mexicali threat border Mexico US https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/father-of-navy-sailor-aboard-uss-lincoln-released-from-immigration-custody-1.500652300 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/s0d0qla9/preview.jpg In this photo courtesy of Katherine Delgado shows her step-father Luis Manuel Aviles, left, and her brother Joshua Aviles stand outside their home in Oct. 2025, shortly before Joshua deployed on the USS Lincoln the following month in Key West, Florida. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T04:28:34.746+04:00 Father of Navy sailor aboard USS Lincoln released from immigration custody Navy sailor USS Lincoln immigrant detention https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-led-gaza-peace-board-warns-hamas-against-flying-kites-1.500652309 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/wodzyi12/newsml_afp_com_20260825T104947Z_doc_c6ft4we.jpeg Boys fly a kite against the backdrop of smoke rising from the Gath shelter, that houses displaced Palestinians, after an Israeli air strike in the west of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip on January 31, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/wodzyi12/newsml_afp_com_20260825T104947Z_doc_c6ft4we.jpeg Boys fly a kite against the backdrop of smoke rising from the Gath shelter, that houses displaced Palestinians, after an Israeli air strike in the west of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip on January 31, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T04:09:20.375+04:00 US-led Gaza peace board warns Hamas against flying kites Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/brazil-fines-tiktok-30-million-in-powerful-signal-over-child-safety-1.500652176 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/qy365s6d/tiktok-and-byd-Combo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-26T04:03:55.760+04:00 Brazil fines TikTok $30 million in 'powerful signal' over child safety Americas, Technology https://gulfnews.com/technology/instagram-chief-admits-touting-teen-safety-tool-while-omitting-it-was-barely-used-1.500652355 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/gcnnyfcj/newsml_afp_com_20260825T212832Z_doc_c6h838c.jpeg Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, leaves the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building & United States Courthouse as Meta is on trial over social media addiction in Oakland, California, on August 25, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T03:47:19.655+04:00 Instagram chief admits touting teen safety tool while omitting it was barely used Technology, World https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/mark-carney-the-former-central-banker-who-said-no-to-trump-1.500652339 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-12/uvgs9swp/newsml_afp_com_20250312T154713Z_doc_36zy7lq.jpeg This combination of pictures created on March 12, 2025 shows Mark Carney, former governor of the bank of Canada, in Montreal, Canada, on February 25, 2025 and US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after landing at the Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida on February 16, 2025 after attending the Daytona 500 car race earlier in the day. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T03:38:58.066+04:00 Mark Carney, the former central banker who said 'no' to Trump Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/true-loss-for-millions-of-people-trump-orders-us-flag-lowered-for-a-week-in-honour-of-late-singer-dolly-parton-1.500652331 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/xpllv62q/ANI_20260825205558.jpg The late singer Dolly Parton https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/iq0l99z1/ANI_20260825205453.png Gulf News en 2026-08-26T03:04:01.217+04:00 'True loss for millions of people': Trump orders US flag lowered for a week in honour of late singer Dolly Parton Americas, Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/syrian-kurdish-leader-dissolves-force-that-spearheaded-fight-against-daesh-1.500652271 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/e9prhqy4/Daesh_Kurdish_led_Syrian_Democratic_Forces_02_resources1_16a30b2cb0e_original_ratio.jpg The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) held hundreds of alleged Daesh members and relatives. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/iwqvki8l/newsml_afp_com_20260825T184427Z_doc_c6gx239.jpeg Mazloum Abdi (C), leader of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), arrives with Syria's interim foreign minister Asaad Shaibani (R) before a televised speech at the People's Palace in Damascus on August 25, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T02:47:11.991+04:00 Syrian Kurdish leader dissolves force that spearheaded fight against Daesh Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-mulls-renaming-lake-ontario-as-lake-america-canadians-balk-at-the-idea-1.500652272 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/774b4szv/preview.jpg People look out across Lake Ontario from the harbor in Toronto, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. (Keito Newman/The Canadian Press via AP) Gulf News en 2026-08-26T02:18:01.329+04:00 Trump mulls renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America.' Canadians balk at the idea Trump renaming Lake Ontario https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/why-thousands-of-indian-students-are-crossing-the-sea-to-study-medicine-in-the-philippines-1.500651623 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/0quf5vb0/davao-1.jpg In March, more than 1,000 Indian students have graduated from Davao Medical School Foundation (DMSF), in southern Philippines. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/e3rako6g/davao-medical3.jpg DMSF, founded in 1976, is marking its 50th year. The students are set to become the future of the healthcare. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/mma8saeh/Davao-medical-4.jpg DMSF says its program uses English as the medium of instruction and emphasizes clinical training. After the graduates took an oath to fulfill their duties as doctors wholeheartedly, it ceremony erupted in joyful celebration celebration, including dance performances. Gulf News en 2026-08-26T02:09:00.000+04:00 Why thousands of Indian students are crossing the sea to study medicine in the Philippines Philippines https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/anaya-bangar-to-play-community-cricket-in-australia-1.500652316 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/ids04f5t/Ananya.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-26T00:51:20.759+04:00 Anaya Bangar to play community cricket in Australia Cricket, cricket, india, Australia https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/how-an-emirati-engineer-built-a-career-in-the-uaes-nuclear-energy-sector-1.500652302 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/zzuaw0fv/5014b054-a198-48be-b9cf-6f0f322d67a3.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/65beald5/e2651c0f-1c26-4e4b-b4c8-8ca8d9bb8210.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-26T00:01:16.614+04:00 How an Emirati engineer built a career in the UAE’s nuclear energy sector people, Energy https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egypts-desert-was-once-a-tropical-sea-filled-with-sharks-fossils-reveal-1.500652221 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/we5rfezi/Egypt During the Late Cretaceous, much of what is now northern Africa was submerged beneath warm seas, and Abu-Tartur supported a diverse tropical marine ecosystem. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T23:51:27.173+04:00 Egypt’s desert was once a tropical sea filled with sharks, fossils reveal Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-records-first-measles-deaths-of-2026-as-outbreak-worsens-1.500652055 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/en4ytzfm/preview.jpg An electron microscope image of a measles virus particle. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T23:37:29.681+04:00 US records first measles deaths of 2026 as outbreak worsens Americas https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/dolly-partons-death-sparks-outpouring-of-grief-in-divided-america-1.500652284 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/7ape3385/35.jpg Dolly Parton performs at Glastonbury music festival, June 29, 2014. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T23:23:15.153+04:00 Dolly Parton's death sparks outpouring of grief in divided America Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/technology/spacex-announces-plans-for-100-billion-spaceport-in-louisiana-1.500652217 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/yty0aaly/34.jpg The new facility will be built in Vermillion Parish, about 115 miles (185 km) west of New Orleans. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T23:13:02.089+04:00 SpaceX announces plans for $100 billion 'spaceport' in Louisiana Technology, Americas https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/dolly-parton-dies-at-80-country-music-icons-life-in-photos-1.500652265 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/35d5zxuo/dims.apnews.webp Dolly Parton, left, Lily Tomlin, center, and Jan Fonda arrive for the premiere of their film “9 To 5" in New York on Dec. 14, 1980. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/crpl10rr/dims_apnews.webp Dolly Parton poses at the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy Ceremony in New York, on Oct. 13, 2022. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/5ee4zx4n/dims.apnews.webp Dolly Parton appears at Dollywood’s Season Passholder and Media Day in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., March 8, 2024. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/tm65o89e/dims.apnews.webp Dolly Parton appears at Dollywood’s Season Passholder and Media Day in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., March 8, 2024. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/g6kictaz/dims.apnews.webp Dolly Parton, left, and Burt Reynolds appear at the premier of their film “The Best little Whorehouse in Texas” in Austin, on July 12, 1982. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/m1ukh009/dims.apnews.webp Dolly Parton reads her book “Coat of Many Colors,” at the Library of Congress in Washington on Feb. 27, 2018. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/0wix97rt/dims.apnews.webp Singer and Actress Dolly Parton shown at a party following the premiere of her movie ‘Nine to Five’ in Los Angeles, Dec. 12, 1980. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/xtqjc5aw/dims.apnews.webp Dolly Parton, left, and Kenny Rogers rehearse a song for their appearance on the TV show “Live... And in Person” in Los Angeles on Sept. 27, 1983. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/n4z3l169/dims.apnews.webp Dolly Parton, center, stands on stage with Lily Tomlin, left, and Jane Fonda at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Sept. 17, 2017. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/6hrrfgqi/dims_apnews.webp Dolly Parton, center, stands with other 2006 Kennedy Center honorees being celebrated for their contributions to American culture at the State Department in Washington, Dec. 2, 2006. From left are Zubin Mehta, Stephen Spielberg, Dolly Parton, Smokey Robinson, and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T22:41:56.168+04:00 Dolly Parton dies at 80: Country music icon's life in photos Entertainment, entertainment-photos https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/djokovic-sabalenka-tumble-out-of-us-open-mixed-doubles-1.500652155 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/8cpba6uu/newsml_afp_com_20260825T160129Z_doc_c6gm76q.jpeg Serbia's Novak Djokovic (L) and Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka during Fan Week as part of the 2026 US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, on August 25, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/fyvu68ip/newsml_afp_com_20260825T000000Z_PH_GTY_2292008664.jpeg Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Aryna Sabalenka walk out in their mixed doubles match during Fan Week at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/7b7x6yg8/newsml_afp_com_20260825T000000Z_PH_GTY_2292008049.jpeg Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Aryna Sabalenka embrace in a practice session during Fan Week at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/ietuc1sf/newsml_afp_com_20260825T160302Z_doc_c6gm76n.jpeg Serbia's Novak Djokovic (L) plays a return as his teammate Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka (R) looks on during their mixed doubles tennis match against Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova and Britain's Henry Patten during Fan Week as part of the 2026 US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, on August 25, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/vnmvgtwd/newsml_afp_com_20260825T155032Z_doc_c6gg3f8.jpeg Serbia's Novak Djokovic (R) and Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka (L) react during their mixed doubles tennis match against Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova and Britain's Henry Patten during Fan Week as part of the 2026 US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, on August 25, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/6cwo5p4f/newsml_afp_com_20260825T154247Z_doc_c6gg3eu.jpeg Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka speak with each other during their mixed doubles tennis match against Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova and Britain's Henry Patten during Fan Week as part of the 2026 US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, on August 25, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/lhfeycaz/newsml_afp_com_20260825T000000Z_PH_GTY_2292008321.jpeg Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic of Serbia embrace Katerina Siniakova of Czechia and Henry Patten of the United Kingdom in a practice session during Fan Week at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/0nbq946f/newsml_afp_com_20260825T000000Z_PH_GTY_2292008146.jpeg Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Aryna Sabalenka interact in their Mixed Doubles match during Fan Week at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/3s606b2h/newsml_afp_com_20260825T000000Z_PH_GTY_2292008057.jpeg Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Aryna Sabalenka interact in a practice session during Fan Week at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/zzrpy9ll/newsml_afp_com_20260825T000000Z_PH_GTY_2292007430.jpeg Aryna Sabalenka walks with Novak Djokovic of Serbia to the net in a practice session during Fan Week at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T22:40:12.555+04:00 Djokovic, Sabalenka tumble out of US Open mixed doubles Tennis https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/us-country-music-legend-dolly-parton-dies-at-80-family-1.500652239 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/xszsiiat/FILE___Dolly_Parton_arrives_at_the_61st_annual_Grammy_Awards_on_Feb__10__2019__in_Los_Angeles__Parto.jpg US country music legend Dolly Parton, who grew up poor in Tennessee and became a household name with hits like "Jolene" and "Coat of Many Colors," has died at age 80, her family said Tuesday. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T22:33:12.691+04:00 US country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80: family Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/dubai-ranks-first-globally-for-cultural-creative-industry-fdi-projects-for-fourth-year-1.500652226 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/mx4zz226/0xh06lj41ka1nu5pn.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-25T22:02:02.669+04:00 Dubai ranks first globally for cultural, creative industry FDI projects for fourth year economy, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/ajman-announces-public-holiday-for-prophets-birthday-1.500652190 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/8ymvxjrj/أعلنت-دائرة-الموارد-البشرية-لحكومة-عجمان،-أن-عطلة-المولد-النبوي-الشريف-لعام-1448هـ-للجهات-الحك.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-25T21:20:28.202+04:00 Ajman announces public holiday for Prophet’s Birthday Government https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-is-running-out-of-money-can-trump-s-economic-d-day-force-a-deal-1.500652158 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/euw4sy1b/trump-pez-1.jpg US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Trump is tightening the economic squeeze as Tehran faces growing pressure to find a way out of the war. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T20:41:48.519+04:00 Iran is running out of money. Can Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ force a deal? Mena, Americas, Donald Trump, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/groom-dies-suddenly-on-his-wedding-night-1.500652096 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/2m3td94w/Egypt The celebrations had proceeded normally until he became unwell and collapsed as the event was coming to an end, according to local reports. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T20:28:33.470+04:00 Groom dies suddenly on his wedding night Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/apple-launches-m6-mac-mini-and-m5-ultra-mac-studio-in-major-ai-upgrade-1.500652127 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/x33i33zs/Apple-Mac-mini-hero-260825big.jpg.large2x.jpg Apple unveils its most powerful desktop Macs yet as it doubles down on AI. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T20:19:18.947+04:00 Apple launches M6 Mac mini and M5 Ultra Mac Studio in major AI upgrade Retail, Consumer-Electronics https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/adib-board-approves-proposed-dh175-billion-rights-issue-1.500652140 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/knkx2f7a/ADIB_HQ_179839c740b_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-25T20:18:27.377+04:00 ADIB board approves proposed Dh1.75 billion rights issue Banking, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/canada-hits-back-at-trump-with-tariffs-of-up-to-50-1.500652108 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/qagavins/newsml_afp_com_20260824T182655Z_doc_c6ej74b.jpeg Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks about the trade dispute with the United States at the Davie Shipyard in Levis, Quebec, Canada on August 24, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T20:04:33.187+04:00 Canada hits back at Trump with tariffs of up to 50% economy, Americas https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/why-hyaluronic-acid-can-leave-skin-feeling-dry-1.500646826 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/8rjk24hu/hyaluronicskin-1.png Dry skin illustrated alongside moisture attracting droplets. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T20:00:00.000+04:00 Why hyaluronic acid can leave skin feeling dry Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/technology/media/whatsapp-changes-account-security-what-billions-of-users-need-to-know-1.500652073 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/od7epxqa/Stock_WhatsApp_17738c38b77_original_ratio.jpg The messaging giant is strengthening logins as account takeover scams evolve. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T19:30:04.668+04:00 WhatsApp changes account security: What billions of users need to know Media https://gulfnews.com/world/singapore-offers-nearly-dh200000-per-child-in-bid-to-lift-birth-rate-1.500652011 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/pbwdd9u2/Singapore Under the new SG Child Support Package, every Singaporean child will receive up to S$62,000, regardless of birth order. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T19:20:19.695+04:00 Singapore offers nearly Dh200,000 per child in bid to lift birth rate World, Singapore https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/abu-dhabi-urges-public-not-to-leave-vehicles-and-boats-abandoned-in-public-spaces-1.500651979 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/vydhqvby/AD The campaign also highlighted the impact of leaving vehicles and boats unattended for prolonged periods without maintenance or cleaning. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T18:36:46.922+04:00 Abu Dhabi urges public not to leave vehicles and boats abandoned in public spaces Transport, Environment https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-to-witness-brief-penumbral-lunar-eclipse-on-august-28-1.500651790 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/9o2yz7dj/eclipse-330191280-1170x610.png Gulf News en 2026-08-25T18:35:47.158+04:00 Oman to witness brief penumbral lunar eclipse on August 28 Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/abu-dhabi-police-sets-dh15-daily-fee-for-smart-vehicle-impound-service-1.500651925 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/41v33sr4/AD Applications can be submitted through the TAMM government services platform or at customer service centres. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T18:35:01.545+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police sets Dh15 daily fee for smart vehicle impound service Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/watch-powerful-storm-hits-al-ain-as-rain-falls-across-parts-of-uae-1.500651974 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/w9ex6jqy/Rain Rain was also reported in Al Faw in Sharjah, while showers fell over Al Faqa along the Dubai-Al Ain road and on the Al Shuwaib road north of Al Ain. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/bj2hu08c/33.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-25T18:33:52.227+04:00 UAE weather update: Storm hits Al Ain as rain and hail seen in Dubai Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/israel-moves-to-evict-un-training-centre-for-palestinians-1.500651999 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/6hrufadg/newsml_afp_com_20260825T114717Z_doc_c6fu8bk.jpeg This picture shows a view of the UNRWA Vocational Training Centre, located between the Kafr Aqab neighbourhood and the Qalandia refugee camp, south of the West Bank city of Ramallah, on August 25, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T18:29:27.400+04:00 Israel moves to evict UN training centre for Palestinians Mena, Israel, Palestine, United Nations https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/dubai-to-open-26-new-private-education-institutions-in-2026-27-1.500651973 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/04/08/BC-back-to-school_17159d2c1fa_large.jpg With a few clever hacks, you can turn that cluttered nightmare into a zen-worthy study zone where your brain actually wants to work. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T18:26:38.977+04:00 Dubai to open 26 new private education institutions in 2026-27 Education, Dubai, Back-to-school https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/heading-home-dubai-sharjah-commuters-face-bumper-to-bumper-traffic-this-evening-1.500651948 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-27/di5rs3ms/Noushin-Sajjad-2.jpg Heavy traffic towards Sharjah and accidents on E311 add to the evening commute. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T18:18:18.258+04:00 Heading home? Dubai-Sharjah commuters face bumper-to-bumper traffic this evening Transport https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/indias-new-consul-general-visits-guru-nanak-darbar-1.500651957 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/t46i4vyw/PHOTO-2026-08-24-18-11-07-1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-25T18:05:26.574+04:00 India’s new Consul General visits Guru Nanak Darbar GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-secret-service-aware-of-iranian-state-media-video-threatening-barron-trump-1.500651805 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/wwjobhp4/preview.jpg FILE - Barron Trump watches as his father, President Donald Trump attends an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event at Capital One Arena, in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File) Gulf News en 2026-08-25T17:59:22.593+04:00 US Secret Service aware of Iranian state media video threatening Barron Trump Barron Trump Iran Secret Service https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/yashs-toxic-storms-towards-rs-50-crore-in-advance-sales-1.500651943 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/l9h461mj/ssss.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-04/qr999cq8/YASH-TOXIC.jpg Yash in Toxic Gulf News en 2026-08-25T17:53:46.997+04:00 Yash’s Toxic storms towards Rs 50 crore in advance sales BollyWood, South-Indian https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-welcomes-us-move-to-remove-syria-from-terrorism-list-2-1.500651916 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/k6gw5uvp/UAE The ministry said the move would contribute to reinforcing security, stability and prosperity in Syria. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T17:34:53.343+04:00 UAE welcomes US move to remove Syria from terrorism list UAE, UAE, Syria https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-floating-hospital-fits-prosthetic-limbs-for-64-palestinians-1.500651681 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/jrjtx7or/31.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-25T17:25:32.044+04:00 UAE Floating Hospital fits prosthetic limbs for 64 Palestinians Government https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/mystery-us-military-plane-lands-in-moscow-kremlin-says-it-knows-nothing-1.500651902 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/0xzbst3i/globe.webp The US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo airport after flying directly from Riga, Latvia, according to data from flight-tracking service Flightradar24 cited by Reuters and AFP Gulf News en 2026-08-25T17:24:06.288+04:00 Mystery US military plane lands in Moscow, Kremlin says it knows nothing Americas, Europe, americas, Russia https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/mada-media-reinforces-role-in-developing-dubais-out-of-home-advertising-sector-1.500651876 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/b814tj6l/Mada-Media.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/2wy025qt/Mada_Media_Infographic.png Gulf News en 2026-08-25T17:13:36.371+04:00 Mada Media reinforces role in developing Dubai’s out-of-home advertising sector Company News, Company News https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/urvashi-rautela-defends-tricolour-gown-at-miss-universe-it-was-about-artistic-expression-1.500651849 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/68c3ke0h/Screenshot-2026-08-25-at-4.37.24-PM.png Urvashi Rautela's appearance as a judge at the Miss Universe India pageant in Jaipur on Sunday was meant to be a tribute to her country. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T17:00:45.496+04:00 Urvashi Rautela defends tricolour gown at Miss Universe: ‘It was about artistic expression’ Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/technology/consumer-electronics/power-meets-precision-with-asus-expertbook-ultra-1.500651858 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/md3aq73d/1110x625ASUS.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-25T16:55:58.098+04:00 Power meets precision with ASUS ExpertBook Ultra Consumer-Electronics, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/rta-completes-traffic-upgrades-at-six-school-zones-across-dubai-1.500651863 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/kg6tg6xk/29.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/oupw51ln/30.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-25T16:53:49.763+04:00 RTA completes traffic upgrades at six school zones across Dubai Transport, Education, Back-to-school https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/scci-ibpc-sharjah-celebrate-indias-independence-day-at-sharjah-maritime-museum-1.500651853 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/8uv3dnqv/IBPC-Sharjah-1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-25T16:48:12.510+04:00 SCCI & IBPC Sharjah celebrate India’s Independence Day at Sharjah Maritime Museum Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/uae/the-story-behind-murmur-sharjahs-first-homegrown-emirati-fine-dining-concept-1.500651770 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/o6bs2rrt/Murmur-interiors-3.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/9f70c3up/Murmur-Desserts-.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/568px97y/Machboos-Arancini.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/nbdhnem2/Wagyu-Hummus.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/nlfhfwou/Murmur-Drinks.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/ktko8o4l/Murmurita.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-25T16:41:08.677+04:00 The story behind Murmur: Sharjah's first homegrown Emirati fine-dining concept UAE, Living-UAE, Food, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/us-iran-war-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-this-evening-august-25-1.500651830 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/rlvtib58/ANI_20260822040824.jpg A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T16:40:04.806+04:00 US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know this evening, August 25 UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-turns-bowler-takes-two-wickets-in-four-balls-1.500651828 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/3vesqvp6/newsml_afp_com_20260704T170645Z_doc_b99u24x.jpeg Vaibhav Sooryavanshi takes two wickets in four balls in Duleep Trophy quarter final https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/3vesqvp6/newsml_afp_com_20260704T170645Z_doc_b99u24x.jpeg Vaibhav Sooryavanshi takes two wickets in four balls in Duleep Trophy quarter final Gulf News en 2026-08-25T16:36:44.672+04:00 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi turns bowler, takes two wickets in four balls Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/hsbc-launches-uaes-first-immediately-international-bank-account-1.500651810 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/15aqofaq/Mohamed-AlMarzooqi.jpg Mohamed Al Marzooqi, HSBC UAE Chief Executive Gulf News en 2026-08-25T16:12:03.417+04:00 HSBC launches UAE’s first immediately international bank account Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-president-invites-saudi-king-to-un-water-conference-1.500651735 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/wx3t7ocv/izl06lh11ka16nipo.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-25T16:03:05.015+04:00 UAE President invites Saudi King to UN Water Conference Government, Saudi https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/8-year-old-louisiana-girl-dies-from-a-rare-brain-eating-amoeba-found-in-warm-freshwater-1.500651780 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-08/trzrpnay/202509083503820.jpg Brain-eating amoeba thrives in freshwater bodies around the US and can shoot up the nose and cause an infection that almost always proves fatal. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T16:00:53.815+04:00 8-year-old Louisiana girl dies from a rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater Americas, Health https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-swimming-gear-on-amazonae-2026-pool-and-open-water-essentials-1.500646939 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/2avidf8s/swimaccesories-1.png Swimming essentials by the pool Gulf News en 2026-08-25T16:00:00.000+04:00 Best swimming gear on Amazon.ae 2026: Pool and open water essentials Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-luxury-market-shifts-towards-trust-exclusive-property-access-1.500651804 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/zaz6i369/property.png Salman Bin Ali (right) and Fedy Arapi Gulf News en 2026-08-25T15:59:08.412+04:00 Dubai luxury market shifts towards trust, exclusive property access Property https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egypt-24-injured-on-road-where-19-died-two-weeks-ago-1.500651697 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/37t2i8zx/Egypt-crash.webp The latest collision occurred on Al Dawawis road in Qassasin when a pickup truck carrying workers collided with a passenger car, just two weeks after 19 workers were killed on the same road. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T15:55:20.715+04:00 Egypt: 24 injured on road where 19 died two weeks ago Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/famous-bollywood-ghost-who-haunted-bipasha-basu-in-raaz-quit-films-and-now-lives-in-a-forest-1.500651754 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/xhcjtdx2/malini.avif The actress has now built a life that's almost aggressively grounded. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T15:55:02.692+04:00 Famous Bollywood ‘ghost’ who haunted Bipasha Basu in Raaz, quit films and now lives in a forest Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/are-chelsea-the-only-team-that-can-stop-arsenal-this-season-1.500651615 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/gkjf0jzu/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-25-2026-015858-PM.png Chelsea got their season up and running in style https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/lxal2y07/preview.jpg Arsenal began the new season with a professional performance over Coventry on Friday night. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/x8nxr240/newsml_afp_com_20260823T173505Z_doc_c6c66dk.jpeg Andoni Iraola has a huge job on his hands as the new Liverpool manager. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/sj7fu1h1/newsml_afp_com_20260824T191726Z_doc_c6em46y.jpeg Chelsea have got themselves one of the most sought-after managers in football. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T15:49:53.180+04:00 Are Chelsea the only team that can stop Arsenal this season? Sport, Football, football, premier league, tottenham hotspur, manchester united, Liverpool, arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea https://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport/kimi-antonelli-under-pressure-as-f1-rivals-close-in-1.500651782 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-30/adns8nht/newsml_afp_com_20260329T091231Z_doc_a63q4a7.jpeg Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli celebrates with his team after winning the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit in Suzuka, Mie prefecture on March 29, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T15:49:33.815+04:00 Kimi Antonelli under pressure as F1 rivals close in Motorsport https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/abu-dhabi-police-ready-for-safe-return-to-schools-1.500651764 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/529o3x9s/IMG6999.jpeg Police will focus on traffic flow, buses and pedestrian safety around schools. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T15:42:55.153+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police ready for safe return to schools Education https://gulfnews.com/sport/good-good-callaway-golf-face-backlash-over-ad-1.500651716 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/jb6hqkab/newsml_afp_com_20200916T000000Z_PH_GTY_1272811103.jpeg The advert sparked backlash online with both brands apologising. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T15:39:12.627+04:00 Good Good & Callaway Golf face backlash over Ad Sport, Golf-in-UAE, LIV Golf, UAE Golf https://gulfnews.com/technology/consumer-electronics/huawei-matepad-air-elevates-ai-powered-pc-level-productivity-1.500651732 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/3r5limpu/MatePad-Air-Business.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/6objs3gu/MatePad-Air-Lifestyle.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/zbpqyuh1/MatePad-Air-Outdoor.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-25T15:29:03.641+04:00 HUAWEI MatePad Air elevates AI-powered PC-level productivity Consumer-Electronics, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/rhiya-ahir-the-girl-who-stopped-a-police-van-could-enter-bigg-boss-20-1.500651713 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/aw8zydd0/Screenshot-2026-08-25-at-3.19.30-PM.png Salman Khan returns as host when the show premieres on 6 September 2026 on Colors TV and JioHotstar, and this year fans are being asked to pick one of two names to fill a spot in the house before the premiere even begins. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/ya7ni91m/Screenshot-2026-08-25-at-3.21.35-PM.png Rhiya Ahir (left) and Love Gill (right) Gulf News en 2026-08-25T15:26:08.284+04:00 Rhiya Ahir, the girl who stopped a police van, could enter Bigg Boss 20 Entertainment, Salman Khan https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-changes-skywards-miles-expiry-rules-from-2027-1.500651718 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/xok0q7xn/shot-14-00771-2.2-v12-ar.jpg Skywards Miles earned from June 1, 2027 will remain valid for three years from the date they are earned, whether through an Emirates flight or a partner activity. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T15:21:49.787+04:00 Emirates changes Skywards Miles expiry rules from 2027 Aviation, Travel, Emirates Group, Emirates airline https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/education/uae-families-draw-the-line-let-ai-guide-children-not-do-their-homework-1.500651700 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/ugijnzps/uae-families.jpg UAE households set limits on AI to protect children’s study habits https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/upvs4e6v/Midhuna-Prathap.jpeg Midhuna Prathap with her family https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/tru4t26w/Steffy-Sunny.jpeg Steffy Sunny with her husband and their daughter Evangelene https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/g1ctqnzm/Glory-Anana-Ajani.jpeg Glory Anana Ajani with her daughter Gold https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/ftdj00s1/Sharina-Garcia-and-Kenneth-Garcia.jpeg Sharina and Kenneth Garcia with their daughter Atasia https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/ei0pw5tk/Ayah-Ahmed-Abdel-Hafiz.jpeg Ayah Ahmed Abdel-Hafiz with her family https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/al2mwcx6/Sona-David.jpeg Sona David with her husband and their children Rakshith and Rithvik Gulf News en 2026-08-25T15:19:58.427+04:00 UAE families draw the line: Let AI guide children, not do their homework Living-Education, people, UAE, UAE, technology, Back-to-school, AI in education https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/7-questions-to-ask-before-you-choose-an-upskilling-programme-1.500651668 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/2qdft2qj/shutterstock2475093479.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/fjb0vz70/level-up-1200-x-900.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-25T15:12:47.231+04:00 7 questions to ask before you choose an upskilling programme Education https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/india-pakistan-clash-brings-pressure-like-no-other-harmanpreet-kaur-says-ahead-of-asia-cup-in-uae-1.500651695 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-09/t0as66nv/20260706159f_9FkJHVZ.jpg India captain Harmanpreet Kaur Gulf News en 2026-08-25T15:01:09.757+04:00 India-Pakistan clash brings pressure like no other, Harmanpreet Kaur says ahead of Asia Cup in UAE Cricket, ASIA CUP, cricket, Pakistan, india https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/nine-killed-eight-injured-in-minibus-crash-on-egypts-dabaa-road-in-matrouh-1.500651663 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/4qt9qsbv/Horrific-accident-Egypt.webp The collision occurred on an extension of the Dabaa Corridor in the Al Deek area, on the carriageway heading towards Cairo. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T14:53:23.058+04:00 Nine killed, eight injured in minibus crash on Egypt’s Dabaa road in Matrouh Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/world/armenian-police-arrest-opposition-leader-son-on-graft-charges-1.500651613 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/9tsi2egr/newsml_afp_com_20260825T093835Z_doc_c6fe3kh.jpeg Armenia's ex-president Robert Kocharyan in 2021 Gulf News en 2026-08-25T14:52:02.759+04:00 Armenian police arrest opposition leader, son on graft charges World https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/uae-credit-reports-now-include-micro-loans-such-as-cashnow-1.500651687 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/04/03/Credit-Score_18ea46c7eaf_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-25T14:48:04.208+04:00 UAE credit reports now include micro-loans such as CashNow Banking, Living-Banking, UAE digital banking https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/sanjeev-mansotra-foundation-empowers-tanzanian-youth-with-state-of-art-schools-in-dodoma-1.500651676 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/3mbhraca/PHOTO-2026-08-25-09-14-01.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-25T14:37:29.824+04:00 Sanjeev Mansotra Foundation empowers Tanzanian youth with state-of-art schools in Dodoma Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/sydney-sweeney-takes-on-tom-cruise-with-death-defying-airplane-stunt-2-1.500651651 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/icwiqclh/SY.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-09/xj94db4b/Mission-Impossible-The-Final-Reckoning Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning Gulf News en 2026-08-25T14:36:01.047+04:00 Sydney Sweeney takes on Tom Cruise with death-defying Airplane stunt Entertainment, World https://gulfnews.com/sport/united-fc-launch-sale-of-new-home-kit-following-first-win-in-uae-pro-league-1.500651662 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/rji7thb2/UNITED-FC The club have gone for a completely new look! Gulf News en 2026-08-25T14:33:57.611+04:00 United FC launch sale of new home kit following first win in UAE Pro League Sport, Football, UAE-Sport, UAE, football https://gulfnews.com/friday/friday-partner/baden-bower-takes-its-polarising-guaranteed-pr-model-to-the-gulf-1.500651671 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/vcbn6xmp/Picture1.png Gulf News en 2026-08-25T14:31:09.012+04:00 Baden Bower takes its polarising guaranteed PR model to the Gulf Friday-Partner https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/etihad-rail-sharjah-shifts-traffic-flow-near-university-bridge-until-october-5-1.500651652 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/xowtjnm3/HQjajWxaIAAqPk2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-25T14:25:27.371+04:00 Etihad Rail: Sharjah shifts traffic flow near University Bridge until October 5 Transport https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/sharjah-airport-handles-more-than-390000-passengers-in-peak-summer-week-1.500651640 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/rswl8qmn/SAA-building-in-Sharjah-airport.webp More than 175,000 passengers arrived at the airport during the week, while around 151,000 departed and more than 66,000 were transit passengers. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T14:15:10.717+04:00 Sharjah Airport handles more than 390,000 passengers in peak summer week Aviation, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/narrated-by-the-voice-of-mufasa-lion-is-nat-geos-new-documentary-following-a-real-lion-cub-for-four-years-1.500651626 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/u89cpx93/2688x1076-Q75eabe3ef77edf0a3a9f5693cf1e720be7.jpg The filmmaking team behind the series is the only documentary crew to spend over 1,400 filming days with a single pride and the first to follow one cub into adulthood https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/x63l0fjs/images-19.jpeg Every check-in with the field team started with a question: "How's Kio — is he alive?" https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/mj6fjq7s/579x325-Q100c4136ea863019a4dab6bccc29b51cbd2.jpg Eventually the crew could identify up to 50 lions from different prides by name and family relationships. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T14:09:30.168+04:00 Narrated by the voice of Mufasa, Lion is Nat Geo's new documentary following a real lion cub for four years Entertainment, TV, disney https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-s-economic-d-day-to-strangle-iran-s-economy-but-first-he-must-take-on-china-1.500651598 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/05/19/190519-xi--trump_16ad0961e51_large.jpg Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected in Washington next month for his first state visit in more than a decade, according to The New York Times. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T14:08:58.292+04:00 Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ to strangle Iran’s economy: But first he must take on China Americas, Asia, Mena, Gulf, China, americas, US-Israel-Iran war, oil https://gulfnews.com/uae/summer-sunset-share-your-sunset-photos-with-gulf-news-1.500622634 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/4xkvji88/Gradient-sample-1.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/6xb5r1oy/Summer-Sunset.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/nqx8rr4z/Summer-Sunset https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/4fjm2rui/Summer-Sunset https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/fufx71me/Summer-Sunset https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/msucn0nl/Summer-Sunset Gulf News en 2026-08-25T14:03:43.131+04:00 Summer Sunset: Share your sunset photos with Gulf News UAE, Living-UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/emirati-women-now-lead-major-parts-of-difc-courts-says-director-al-mheiri-1.500651616 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-17/zavufbg1/DIFC_Courts_image_1_1739781321331.jpg The DIFC Courts Gulf News en 2026-08-25T13:47:32.459+04:00 Emirati women now lead major parts of DIFC Courts, says Director Al Mheiri UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/youngest-newjeans-member-hyein-is-back-in-the-spotlight-as-october-comeback-rumours-grow-1.500651601 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/ssn7m31b/hyein-2.jpeg Hyein is 19 now, on the cover of Harper's Bazaar Korea's September issue, and talking about dad jokes. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/8u6f7j10/hyein_3.jpeg Titled In Between, the shoot captures her at the threshold between girlhood and womanhood Gulf News en 2026-08-25T13:45:21.971+04:00 Youngest NewJeans member Hyein is back in the spotlight as October comeback rumours grow Entertainment, Music, Kpop https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/kriti-sanon-pushes-back-after-raksha-bandhan-outfit-ad-backlash-culture-is-in-the-heart-not-the-neckline-1.500651608 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/w027up1h/202510093534905.jpeg Rather than staying quiet, the actor addressed the criticism head-on in an Instagram Story on Tuesday. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T13:45:20.102+04:00 Kriti Sanon pushes back after Raksha Bandhan outfit ad backlash: 'Culture is in the heart, not the neckline' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/convenience-without-the-health-cost-what-uae-doctors-recommend-1.500651589 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/m8nw22gm/202608043891830.jpg Small daily changes can offset hidden health risks. Photo for illustrative purposes only https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/k6f1jrym/Dr.-Unni-Rajasekharan-Nair.jpeg Dr. Unni Rajasekharan Nair, consultant internal medicine at Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/vgdbwh19/Dr.-Syed-Naveed-Azam.jpeg Dr. Syed Naveed Azam, consultant gastroenterologist at RAK Hospital https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/0ndqirz1/Dr.-Murali-Krishna-Neelakantan.jpeg Dr. Murali Krishna Neelakantan, consultant interventional cardiologist at Prime Hospital Gulf News en 2026-08-25T13:44:40.544+04:00 Convenience without the health cost: What UAE doctors recommend Health, UAE, UAE, lifestyle, Health https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/upto-90-off-at-dss-final-sale-at-all-xpressions-outlets-in-dubai-1.500651614 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/9l204c75/Picture1.png Gulf News en 2026-08-25T13:41:14.342+04:00 Upto 90% off at DSS final sale at all Xpressions outlets in Dubai Company News https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/tornado-tears-through-french-village-dozens-injured-2-1.500651596 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/vshrmvnb/newsml_afp_com_20260825T091545Z_doc_c6fg4xd.jpeg This photograph shows a castle damaged following a tornado in Pomas, southwestern France on August 25, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T13:35:14.188+04:00 Tornado tears through French village, dozens injured Europe, France https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/salman-khan-threat-case-mumbai-police-allege-fake-gang-plot-to-extort-money-1.500651591 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/8xkxsh8x/SALMAN-KHAN-21.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-25T13:33:56.515+04:00 Salman Khan threat case: Mumbai Police allege fake gang plot to extort money Entertainment, BollyWood https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/the-tale-of-nokdu-star-jang-dong-yoon-announces-marriage-to-kim-seung-yoon-my-closest-confidant-1.500651592 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/5ljdqb8n/jango.webp In his letter, Jang Dong Yoon described wanting to tell fans directly rather than have the news break elsewhere. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T13:31:11.158+04:00 The Tale of Nokdu star Jang Dong-yoon announces marriage to Kim Seung-yoon: 'My closest confidant' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-mourns-former-indian-expat-doctor-from-kerala-who-helped-deliver-3000-babies-1.500651574 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/drtc3xqo/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-24-at-10.12.27-AM.jpeg Dr Mary John https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/gr1gua4k/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-25-at-1.40.19-PM.jpeg Humaid Al Qutami, former Minister of Health and the then chairman of the Board and Director-General of DHA, cuts a cake with Dr Mary John during her farewell. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T13:26:28.244+04:00 Dubai's healthcare community mourns former Indian expat doctor from Kerala who helped deliver 3,000 babies UAE, Health, people, India, Americas, UAE, kerala, Indian expats, india, Dubai, America https://gulfnews.com/sport/rahul-dravid-backs-india-to-qualify-for-wtc-final-1.500651563 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/01/23/Copy-of-896710-01-02-1674480832938_185ded5d1b4_large.jpg India's coach Rahul Dravid (right) and captain Rohit Sharma (centre) attend a practice session at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on the eve of their third and final one-day international (ODI) match against New Zealand. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T13:03:34.994+04:00 Rahul Dravid backs India to qualify for WTC final Sport, Cricket https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/where-to-shop-for-onam-in-the-uae-best-spots-for-kasavu-sarees-mundus-and-jewellery-sets-1.500651533 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/sz7owyyw/Onam-celebrations Here's your guide to the best spots across Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/da0d7ics/Onam-celebrations Representational image only: UAE is full of jewellery shops and offers during the Onam time, especially Gulf News en 2026-08-25T13:00:21.488+04:00 Where to shop for Onam in the UAE: Best spots for Kasavu sarees, mundus, and jewellery sets Lifestyle, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/usain-bolts-100m-world-record-beaten-not-by-a-human-but-a-chinese-robot-1.500651531 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/lndyjiic/Robots-Outrun-Usain-Bolt Robots Outrun Usain Bolt https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/lndyjiic/Robots-Outrun-Usain-Bolt Robots Outrun Usain Bolt Gulf News en 2026-08-25T12:57:16.881+04:00 Usain Bolt's 100m world record beaten, not by a human but a Chinese robot Sport, Sport, Technology https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/emirati-womens-day-2026-deals-and-desserts-across-the-uae-1.500639589 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/t9iu6fcz/Mausam Mausam https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/3o8ebqxn/Arjaan_Room.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/yts4d758/ana___1_.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/2rjsg8hq/Picture1.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/whz4pd8z/Pistachio_Tiramisu_5.jpeg Pistachio Tiramisu https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/fec335i9/CC_12.jpg Caffeine&Culture https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/32klbkwl/China_Tang_Dubai_x_EWD.png China Tang Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/kfnfeq28/IMG_8694_JPG__1_.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/cbrlqitf/Emirati_Womens_Day_Post.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/kd3jvavg/Guerlain-Spa https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/nw941uy3/Gerbou_Food_3.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/0mdkuxs5/La_Maison_Ani_04_04_22_0743JPEG___Full_size__highest_quality.jpg Tarte Cacahuète & Caramel Salé https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/7y47otg8/Aseeda_French_toast.webp https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/uar35n1l/Untitled_1_0001_DSC07714.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/dk8msdhk/Mausam_restaurant__Open_Terrace_Day.jpg Mausam https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/j308cpmz/DSC06621.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/zv2s7cyx/JBR05973___Enhanced.jpg Raffles Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/6d1x6wfa/Spa_Cenvaree_1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/pfst5t9y/The_Tea_Room.jpg The Tea Room https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/obg69fa0/Address_Downtown_The_Lobby_Lounge_1_EWD.png Address Downtown The Lobby Lounge https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/xuosoxz6/IMG_2831.JPG VEO Fitness https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/l1suhryl/Waldorf_Astoria_DIFC_Spa_Reception.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/rxk26egv/Yugen_Care_by_Dr_Gehad.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/c3csz2zk/Zea Gulf News en 2026-08-25T12:54:41.293+04:00 Emirati Women’s Day 2026: Deals and desserts across the UAE Lifestyle, Food, Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/making-a-pookalam-this-onam-here-is-where-to-buy-the-flowers-in-uae-1.500651532 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-26/elx4zztc/onam-flower-decoration Pookalam: Onam flower decoration https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/8zl551gp/Copy_of_PTI31_08_2020_000014B_1598858103033_174435e88fb_original_ratio.jpg A Keralite woman makes 'Pookalam' (flower rangoli) on the occasion of Onam festival in Chikmagalur, Karnataka. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/9t4hbzz6/Screenshot-2026-08-25-at-12.33.37-PM.png Carmel flowers pookalam options Gulf News en 2026-08-25T12:44:18.494+04:00 Making a pookalam this Onam? Here is where to buy the flowers in UAE Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/air-arabia-launches-flights-to-new-european-destination-with-five-weekly-flights-from-sharjah-1.500651535 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/5sxr5ixr/AaA.jpg Gdansk will join Air Arabia’s existing Sharjah services to Warsaw Chopin and Krakow, as well as the upcoming route to Katowice, which is also scheduled to begin in December. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T12:39:49.031+04:00 Air Arabia launches flights to new European destination with five weekly flights from Sharjah Aviation, Travel, Aviation, Air Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/mrbeasts-latest-viral-video-sees-100-police-officers-hunt-him-for-500000-1.500651517 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/sluag7wm/PIC-11.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/n441kupx/dddd.jpg 100 Indiana State Police Troopers participate in a manhunt for a MrBeast video. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T12:28:00.201+04:00 MrBeast’s latest viral video sees 100 police officers hunt him for $500,000 World, Entertainment, Viral Video https://gulfnews.com/things-to-do/5-things-to-do-mid-week-in-the-uae-ladies-night-out-carting-and-bollywood-games-night-1.500651470 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/xszsz28k/Hilly-Natural-Mountains-Aesthetics-Mood-Photo-Collage-23.png Bollywood games nights, ladies' nights and AR karting: five mid-week picks in Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/pqidf009/choice_package_2.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/sedtwod8/Rohini___Aug__1_.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/g7yw8r0c/DSC03516.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/hw7nhp10/DSC08456-copy-1-1024x683.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/r28pwsda/DSC8971.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-25T12:22:14.065+04:00 5 Things to do mid-week in the UAE: Ladies night out, carting, and Bollywood games night Things To Do, Lifestyle, Food https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/anwar-gargash-iran-must-work-with-gcc-countries-to-find-political-way-out-of-war-1.500651499 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/b0i0fm6q/Dr-Anwar-Mohammed-Gargash.avif Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T12:09:44.879+04:00 Anwar Gargash: Iran must work with GCC countries to find political way out of war Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/trumps-103265-h-1b-fee-what-it-means-for-indians-1.500651507 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-08/marhlphu/stock-US-Visa The Trump administration has proposed charging US employers $103,265 for every new H-1B petition subject to the annual visa cap. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T12:09:41.309+04:00 Trump’s $103,265 H-1B fee: What it means for Indians India, Americas, indian students, America, Visa, US immigration policy, H-1B visa challenges https://gulfnews.com/friday/friday-partner/tariq-khatris-unusual-meta-advertising-results-put-a-new-focus-on-the-economics-of-digital-reach-1.500651466 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/l0ytc6hi/Picture1-revised.gif Gulf News en 2026-08-25T12:00:54.075+04:00 Tariq Khatri’s unusual Meta advertising results put a new focus on the economics of digital reach Friday-Partner https://gulfnews.com/uae/shopping-rush-picks-up-across-uae-ahead-of-onam-celebrations-1.500650756 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/hi3ylgg3/685de8d2-0c4e-411d-bc53-fc1ad21e3c27.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/9ivtbkz7/501c66b9-267d-4e9f-a9f9-987e3520cb7e.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/tdfn47li/943c33aa-f309-4ea2-9a80-a71564b16b0c.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/dvd4kio7/f2afa1d7-7b22-4e26-8885-88637cafd97e.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-25T11:52:08.337+04:00 Shopping rush picks up across UAE ahead of Onam celebrations UAE, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/sport/former-captain-calls-for-carse-punishment-to-send-shiver-through-england-cricket-1.500651476 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/9wpnev0x/Michael-Vaughan-and-Brydon-Carse.jpg Vaughan feels harsher punishment may be the only way to stop England players from misbehaving. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/jvlwwm1m/Test_Ind_vs_Eng_090.JPG Brydon Carse has been left out of England's squad against Pakistan following the incident. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/bvgzygzg/Michael_Vaughan_188340a02ba_large.jpg Vaughan was England’s Test captain from 2003 to 2008. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-30/ayydks84/England_s_Ben_Stokes_16cce7e2f27_original_ratio.jpg Stokes found himself in hot water a few times during his England career. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T11:50:55.062+04:00 Former captain calls for Carse punishment to send “shiver” through England cricket Sport, Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/uae/school-is-almost-back-in-the-uae-whos-more-worried-your-child-or-you-7-ways-to-ease-the-transition-1.500651444 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-17/8u5ukzqi/pexels-gustavo-fring-4149077.jpg Returning to school is an emotional shift, from the comfort and familiarity of home into separation, new friendships, classroom expectations, and a fresh set of demands. And that shift deserves as much attention as the packing list. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-08/ddsf32cd/Child-school Resetting bedtime, wake-up times, screen habits, mealtimes, independence, and expectations all in the same week feels efficient. In practice, it tends to overwhelm children rather than help them. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T11:35:23.991+04:00 School is almost back in the UAE: Who’s more worried — your child or you? 7 ways to ease the transition UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/school-starts-soon-what-vaccines-uae-parents-should-check-before-children-return-to-class-1.500651454 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/7e4fo17f/OPN_210823_EDIT_17b723846ed_original_ratio.jpg As the new academic year is set to start, parents are strongly recommended to get their children vaccinated https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/do52aoxw/Dr.Shereena-Photo-.JPG.jpeg Dr. Shereena Khamis Al Mazrouei, department manager of health promotion and public health programme at Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/8nbsgsx5/Dr-Vishrut-Singh-Specialist-Paediatrics-Aster-Clinic-Bur-Dubai-AJMC.png Dr. Vishrut Singh, specialist paediatrics at Aster Clinic https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/33359d8r/Dr.-Puneet-Wadhwa.jpeg Dr. Puneet Wadhwa, consultant paediatrician at Prime Hospital https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/1j12y652/Dr.-Riham-Ismail.jpeg Dr. Riham Ismail, specialist paediatrics at Medcare Women and Children Hospital Gulf News en 2026-08-25T11:32:59.098+04:00 School starts soon: What vaccines UAE parents should check before children return to class UAE, Education, Health, UAE, Education, Health, Back-to-school https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/asus-unveils-the-new-zenbook-14-copilot-pc-in-the-uae-1.500651418 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/lka5zehy/Picture1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-25T10:54:53.127+04:00 ASUS unveils the new Zenbook 14 Copilot+ PC in the UAE Company News https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/watch-japanese-fan-steals-spotlight-during-india-vs-sri-lanka-test-1.500651435 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/z747knu4/newsml_afp_com_20260825T062745Z_doc_c6f693g.jpeg India's Prasidh Krishna (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis during the third day of the second Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on August 25, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T10:54:43.868+04:00 Watch: Japanese fan steals spotlight during India vs Sri Lanka Test Cricket, cricket, india, Japan, Sri Lanka https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/back-to-school-uae-lunchbox-guide-what-to-pack-how-much-water-kids-need-and-what-to-avoid-1.500651404 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/2jkzvsvt/Brains_boosting_foods_for_your_kids__lunchbox_179f0aef173_original_ratio.jpg A boiled egg and some fruit will keep a child satisfied far longer than a chocolate-filled sandwich or a packet of biscuits. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/hxfyv64e/Brains_boosting_foods_for_your_kids__lunchbox_179f0aeedf8_original_ratio.jpg Skip: sweetened cereal bars. Try: oats, fruit, or a wholegrain snack paired with protein Gulf News en 2026-08-25T10:54:23.384+04:00 Back-to-school UAE lunchbox guide: What to pack, how much water kids need and what to avoid Lifestyle, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/wynn-al-marjan-island-introduces-luxury-townhomes-as-ras-al-khaimah-resort-nears-2027-opening-1.500651421 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/3a0gk0kx/05-Wynn-Al-Marjan-IslandTH-Hero.jpg Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah will introduce four exclusive Townhomes, ranging from 630 to 1,110 square metres, ahead of the resort’s September 2027 opening. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/tw0ammbu/06-Wynn-Al-Marjan-IslandTH-Hero-1-Alt.jpg Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah will introduce four exclusive Townhomes, ranging from 630 to 1,110 square metres, ahead of the resort’s September 2027 opening. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T10:45:11.308+04:00 Wynn Al Marjan Island introduces luxury townhomes as Ras Al Khaimah resort nears 2027 opening Tourism, Hotels, ultra luxury property market, Ras Al Khaimah tourism https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/what-is-onam-everything-you-need-to-know-about-keralas-harvest-festival-1.500651405 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-26/zde4h50g/onam-flower-decoration onam flower decoration https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/09/05/MAVELI-1725515125275_191c0b75238_large.jpg Dressed as Kerala’s mythical King Mahabali or Maveli, Egyptian expat Monzer Nawar greets his colleagues and senior executives, including Dr Sathya Menon to his left, during the company’s early Onam celebrations in Dubai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/08/29/A-woman-devotee-prepares-Pookalam--a-traditional-floral-arrangement--as-she-celebrates-the--Onam--festival-at-Ayyappa-Temple-in-Hyderabad-on-August-29--2023.-_18a404d8320_large.jpg A woman prepares Pookalam, a traditional floral arrangement, as she celebrates the 'Onam' festival. The ten-day festivities peak on Thiruvonam. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-18/ws8wlw5d/Thiruvathira.jpg.jpeg Shoppers join performers of traditional Thiruvathira dance from Kerala at a mall in Dubai during Onam celebrations. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T10:34:35.556+04:00 What is Onam? Everything you need to know about Kerala's harvest festival Lifestyle, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/you-never-know-kerala-nurse-wins-big-ticket-prize-on-second-attempt-1.500651403 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/90itd6py/Manikantan-Mohanan-Maniyan-Mohanan.jpeg Manikantan Mohanan Maniyan Mohanan Gulf News en 2026-08-25T10:23:47.124+04:00 ‘You never know’: Kerala nurse wins Big Ticket prize on second attempt UAE, Big Ticket https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/7-year-old-student-dies-at-palghar-ashram-school-26-others-hospitalised-1.500651326 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/67xpuqj4/202608253917270.jpeg Palghar ashram school Gulf News en 2026-08-25T10:15:33.123+04:00 7-year-old student dies at Palghar ashram school; 26 others hospitalised India https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/salman-khan-steps-in-to-help-his-body-double-parvez-kazi-after-health-emergency-1.500651382 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/ey6djfnl/Parvez17876286096351787628616666e6dc5d71-fb7a-4255-ad78-d0f3cc5bcf74.jpg.avif Parvez Kazi with Salman Khan https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/58ku76yj/images-18.jpeg Parvez Kazi has a sharp resemblance to Salman Khan Gulf News en 2026-08-25T10:12:55.769+04:00 Salman Khan steps in to help his body double Parvez Kazi after health emergency Entertainment, BollyWood, Salman Khan https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/jharkhand-exam-irregularities-over-100-candidates-questioned-as-cid-sit-expands-probe-1.500651323 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/q0ep3e6s/20260821604f.jpg JPSC-JSSC exam irregularities: Over 100 candidates questioned as CID-SIT expands probe Gulf News en 2026-08-25T10:09:10.839+04:00 Jharkhand exam irregularities: Over 100 candidates questioned as CID-SIT expands probe India, ians https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ranveer-singh-rejects-intervention-in-don-3-row-says-only-an-mou-exists-what-it-means-for-farhan-akhtar-1.500651375 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/cgiex7xw/202606033812100.jpeg Ranveer Singh–Farhan Akhtar row: Producers Guild condemns artiste conduct that causes financial losses to producers Gulf News en 2026-08-25T10:09:02.814+04:00 Ranveer Singh rejects intervention in Don 3 row, says only an ‘MoU’ exists: What it means for Farhan Akhtar Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/greg-rusedski-backs-alex-eala-to-make-deep-us-open-run-1.500651392 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-18/a1ydhodv/newsml_afp_com_20260817T000000Z_PH_GTY_2290943120.jpeg Alexandra Eala of the Philippines serves during a match against Amanda Anisimova of the United States on day seven of the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 17, 2026 in Mason, Ohio. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T10:03:46.350+04:00 Greg Rusedski backs Alex Eala to make deep US Open run Tennis, Filipina tennis player, Philippines, Tennis, Alex Eala https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/why-humidity-makes-your-hair-frizz-the-hydrogen-bond-science-1.500647780 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/4drr8dro/frizzyhair-1.png Smooth and frizzy hair comparison analogy Gulf News en 2026-08-25T10:00:00.000+04:00 Why humidity makes your hair frizz: the hydrogen bond science Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-leaders-celebrate-legacy-of-prophet-mohammed-1.500651372 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-18/fdri98nr/UAE-leaders.jpg President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (centre), alongside His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (left) and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Gulf News en 2026-08-25T09:49:55.549+04:00 UAE leaders celebrate legacy of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/us-iran-conflict-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-aug-25-2026-1.500651354 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/r9dxe483/DXB A view of Dubai International Airport: Residents and businesses with travel, cargo or payment exposure are urged to closely follow official notices. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T09:46:49.282+04:00 US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 25, 2026) UAE https://gulfnews.com/your-money/dubai-gold-prices-today-gold-eases-after-three-month-high-what-uae-buyers-need-to-know-1.500651344 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/ewxji73g/Gold_1738eab9569_original_ratio.jpg Gold is currently consolidating after a powerful four-day rally. Bloomberg described the latest move as a pause following a sharp run-up, with the metal having earlier briefly approached $4,700 an ounce. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T09:36:59.750+04:00 Dubai gold prices today: Gold eases after three-month high — what UAE buyers need to know Your Money, Retail, UAE Gold, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/just-say-thank-you-taapsee-pannus-gandhari-hit-by-plagiarism-claim-writer-challenges-kanika-dhillons-credit-1.500651343 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/g4c86j7y/taapsee.jpg Taapsee Pannu in Gandhari. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T09:33:49.008+04:00 ‘Just say thank you’: Taapsee Pannu’s Gandhari hit by plagiarism claim, writer challenges Kanika Dhillon’s credit Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-municipality-provides-three-air-conditioned-walking-tracks-for-residents-to-stay-active-during-summer-1.500651336 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/qebhkdgk/Abu-Dhabi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/y1fe3wrn/IMG_6665.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-25T09:27:42.900+04:00 Abu Dhabi Municipality provides three air-conditioned walking tracks for residents to stay active during summer UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-flights-today-emirates-etihad-air-arabia-and-flydubai-delays-cancellations-1.500650142 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-26/cnf3khdl/Dubai-Airports-Dec-2025 Flying from the UAE today? Here's everything that's changed—from Kuwait and Bahrain flight cancellations to airline travel updates. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T09:04:01.911+04:00 UAE flights today: Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydubai delays, cancellations Aviation, Gulf, FlyDubai, Emirates airline, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia https://gulfnews.com/technology/techie-tonic-is-the-future-of-ai-computing-in-the-devices-we-carry-1.500650348 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-29/zi6gf0w3/AI As AI moves closer to the user, endpoints are evolving from passive tools into personalised, intelligent assistants capable of processing and acting locally. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T09:01:00.000+04:00 Techie Tonic: Is the future of AI computing in the devices we carry? edge AI, AI endpoints, AI agents, on-device AI, NPUs, AI PCs, AI smartphones, AI privacy, endpoint security, AI workspace, VDI AI, AI assistants, agentic AI, AI hardware, intelligent devices https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/paul-smith-joins-star-studded-abu-dhabi-comedy-season-lineup-at-etihad-arena-tickets-date-1.500651319 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/gg1ws9mb/paulsmith.avif He joins a lineup that's shaping up to be one of the season's strongest yet, following previously announced names like Morgan Jay, Maz Jobrani, Mo Amer, and Russell Peters. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T08:54:07.864+04:00 Paul Smith joins star-studded Abu Dhabi Comedy Season lineup at Etihad Arena: Tickets, date Entertainment, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/winter-is-over-kit-harington-heads-to-hogwarts-as-lockhart-in-harry-potter-season-2-nicholas-hoult-bows-out-1.500651301 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/tghpuzje/newsml_afp_com_20260427T000000Z_PH_GTY_2273477278.jpeg Lockhart was first immortalised on film by Kenneth Branagh in the 2002 adaptation, and Harington now takes on the task of putting his own stamp on one of the franchise's most memorably vain characters. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T08:44:11.082+04:00 Winter is over: Kit Harington heads to Hogwarts as Lockhart in Harry Potter Season 2, Nicholas Hoult bows out Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-south-and-sharjah-see-heavy-traffic-delays-on-tuesday-morning-commute-1.500651285 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/xincswai/gulfnews2026-06-24vni9a0tsgulfnews2026-01-12o29r42wbHessa-Street-Development-Project.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-25T08:38:52.298+04:00 Dubai South and Sharjah see heavy traffic delays on Tuesday morning commute Transport https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/stocks-stagger-and-oil-rises-as-traders-eye-iran-threat-nvidia-results-1.500651241 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-18/2nijx8y7/_1x_1.jpg Oil prices fell for a second day on Tuesday as traders judged the risk of renewed military strikes on Iran to have receded, after the United States instead threatened broader economic sanctions. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T08:24:08.218+04:00 Oil down as traders weigh US sanctions threat against Iran Energy https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/deepika-padukone-not-in-brahmastra-2-actors-team-shuts-down-casting-rumours-1.500651284 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/njd8s9rw/newsml_afp_com_20260602T020016Z_doc_b4m33zq.jpeg The speculation wasn't entirely baseless. It was earlier reported that discussions were underway between Padukone and the makers, and other publications quickly picked up on the casting buzz that followed. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T08:11:49.224+04:00 Deepika Padukone not in Brahmastra 2, actor's team shuts down casting rumours Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/property/object-1-launches-sky-level-1-expanding-its-jvc-residential-portfolio-1.500650573 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/hbh9p9j1/Main-photo-for-site.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/cmpdn7sm/Supportive-2nd-photo-for-site.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-25T08:00:00.000+04:00 Object 1 launches SKY LEVEL 1, expanding its JVC residential portfolio Property, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/uae/can-you-really-reverse-ageing-uae-doctors-cut-through-the-longevity-hype-and-what-extends-lifespan-1.500650538 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/9okudmct/Longevity The first myth to fall is the simplest one: Longevity medicine is a quest to squeeze more candles onto the birthday cake. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/8izhm859/Longevity The idea is not only, to add years to life, but to compress morbidity and extend the years lived in good health. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/o88m6o7u/Longevity Longevity https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/4u8f19cv/Dr__Ksenia_Butova__MD___Founder_and_CEO_of_Longevium.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/gjucj85j/youssef.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/laswlgu9/Dr__Birjis.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-25T08:00:00.000+04:00 Can you really reverse ageing? UAE doctors cut through the longevity hype and what extends lifespan UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/chris-slade-former-acdc-drummer-retires-at-79-as-stroke-effects-worsen-ive-had-good-innings-1.500651275 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/yf9kp50s/chrisslade.webp Slade also used the video to thank his bandmates and the fans who've supported him throughout his career, telling followers he would continue to post on his Facebook page from time to time. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T07:56:41.570+04:00 Chris Slade, former AC/DC drummer, retires at 79 as stroke effects worsen: 'I've had good innings' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/emraan-hashmis-awarapan-2-nears-rs-2-billion-globally-enters-top-5-highest-grossing-bollywood-films-of-2026-1.500651265 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-18/r9woymow/awarapan.avif Awarapan 2 released the same day as Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947, and the gap between the two has only grown. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T07:44:01.995+04:00 Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 nears Rs 2 billion globally, enters Top 5 highest-grossing Bollywood films of 2026 Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egypt-arrests-school-owner-accused-of-taking-loans-using-parents-personal-data-1.500651245 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/7chtrme5/download.webp Gulf News en 2026-08-25T07:41:31.320+04:00 Egypt arrests school owner accused of taking loans using parents’ personal data Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/robert-downey-jr-on-avengers-doomsday-weve-laboured-long-and-hard-to-avoid-the-post-endgame-curse-1.500651262 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/04/10/tab-Robert-Downey-Jr_16a4505a1d3.-in-Avengers-Endgame-(2019)-1554875431815_16a4505a1d3_large.jpg Robert Downey Jr in Avengers Endgame Gulf News en 2026-08-25T07:31:44.704+04:00 Robert Downey Jr. on Avengers: Doomsday: ‘We’ve laboured long and hard’ to avoid the post-Endgame curse Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/kuwait-airways-to-launch-direct-phuket-flights-from-october-27-1.500651248 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-18/wqgcj7rp/Kuwait-airways.jpg Kuwait Airways has added Phuket to its networks from October 27. The national carrier will operate two flights a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, with bookings for the new route opening on Tuesday. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T07:25:49.480+04:00 Kuwait Airways to launch direct Phuket flights from October 27 Aviation, Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/indias-costliest-films-ramayana-toxic-and-more-cross-rs-4000-crore-1.500650839 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/dutmwcla/MAIN-11.jpg A combination image featuring scenes from some of India’s most expensive films, including Ramayana, Toxic, GOAT and Pushpa 2. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/n9wnw1cs/RAMAYANA.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/l6lrxoc4/TOXIC.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/n0hb0d81/Kalki-2898-AD.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/tt3ezz1a/RRR.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/2xid9e12/Adipurush.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/39bk7wgc/2.0-RAJ.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/xcmg9v7w/PUSHPA-2.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/wto7cuce/The-Raja-Saab.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/wu3e5ync/goat.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/ebiol0oz/Brahmāstra.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-25T07:21:00.000+04:00 India’s costliest films: Ramayana, Toxic and more cross Rs 4,000 crore Entertainment, BollyWood, South-Indian https://gulfnews.com/auto/when-the-ev-battery-dies-or-car-goes-up-in-flames-can-you-still-get-out-1.500650400 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/lgh88ppo/Screenshot-2026-08-24-at-11.47.02-PM.png In May 2022, California resident Ediel Ruiz Ruiz said he received a notification on his phone that the car alarm to his Tesla Model 3 was going off. He went outside to see his car covered in smoke. He opened the back door and was met with a wall of flames. The first thing to melt was his 4-month-old's car seat. Luckily, no one was in the car. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/aoeco2za/EV-fires-and-Doors.jpeg-GeminiGenerated https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/q9fjn4aa/Tesla-gutted.png A gutted Tesla Model 3 in California. Forbes reported that Tesla vehicles primarily rely on electronic buttons to actuate the doors under normal conditions. In the event of a power failure, the manual backup mechanisms "vary drastically by seat placement and model — and they are frequently hidden from immediate sight. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T07:16:14.892+04:00 When the EV battery dies or car goes up in flames, can you still get out? Auto, Energy https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-warns-expatriates-of-jail-sr50000-fine-for-working-for-themselves-1.500651242 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/itue5ja2/Riyadh.webp The Ministry of Interior said self-employment by expatriates outside the legally permitted employment framework constitutes a violation and urged foreign workers to comply with the kingdom’s residency, labour and border security laws. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T07:08:42.104+04:00 Saudi Arabia warns expatriates of jail, SR50,000 fine for working for themselves Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-forecast-rain-expected-to-continue-this-week-as-temperatures-reach-48c-1.500651230 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/u73k9mma/gulfnews2026-08-08qzlencsgRain.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-25T06:54:12.476+04:00 UAE weather forecast: Rain expected to continue this week as temperatures reach 48°C Weather https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/cool-japan-human-fridge-chills-workers-in-extreme-heat-1.500651217 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/w7yl9878/newsml_afp_com_20260825T020033Z_doc_c67m769.jpeg Konoe employee Taichi Konishi takes a break in a cooling box for workers also known as a "human fridge" at the company's warehouse, a specialist wholesaler of screws and surveying equipment, on a hot day in Higashiosaka, Osaka Prefecture on August 21, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T06:34:14.387+04:00 Cool Japan: Human fridge chills workers in extreme heat Asia https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/turkeys-exports-to-oic-states-reach-415-billion-in-seven-months-of-2026-1.500651189 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-15/mokkk6cc/202606153826433.jpg Total foreign trade volume between Turkey and OIC countries rose 2.2 % over the January-July period compared to the year prior. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T06:28:24.670+04:00 Turkey’s exports to OIC states reach $41.5 billion in seven months of 2026 Markets, Mena, Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/once-its-saviour-us-puts-kuwait-in-irans-crosshairs-1.500651218 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/3tg5nqq9/Kuwait A view of Kuwait City. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/8ng8tv6s/newsml_afp_com_20260824T210010Z_doc_c6dn79e.jpeg This grab taken from the CCTV images released by Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) shows an explosion following a drone strike at Terminal 1 (T1) of Kuwait International Airport on June 3, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T06:22:34.181+04:00 Once its saviour, US puts Kuwait in Iran's crosshairs Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/trump-says-iran-collapsing-as-xi-urges-diplomatic-mideast-solution-1.500650156 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/qt3au7fr/24.jpg Trump claims Iran 'collapsing' as US threatens 'economic D-Day' https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/13994ain/Screenshot-2026-08-25-at-7.16.36-AM.png The UK Maritime Trade Operations (MTO) has reported that an oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman at 20:57 UTC on Aug. 24, (12:57 am Gulf Standard Time). https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/owawm7f4/23.jpg China's President Xi Jinping, right, and King Abdullah II of Jordan attend a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T06:17:14.364+04:00 Trump says Iran ‘collapsing’ as Xi urges diplomatic Mideast solution World, Mena, Gulf, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/new-evidence-prompts-trial-delay-for-libyan-man-charged-in-1988-bombing-of-pan-am-flight-103-1.500651158 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/efp5lmr5/preview.jpg This image provided by the Alexandria, Va., Sheriff's Office shows Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi, who is in custody at the Alexandria Adult Detention Center, Dec. 12, 2022, in Alexandria, Virginia. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T06:11:40.388+04:00 New evidence prompts trial delay for Libyan man charged in 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 lockerbie bombing pan am libyan 1988 https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/fatima-sana-vows-consistency-as-pakistan-eye-asia-cup-glory-in-uae-1.500651124 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/ene9v11h/newsml_afp_com_20260607T140449Z_doc_b6aa4aw.jpeg Pakistan’s Fatima Sana Gulf News en 2026-08-25T05:51:00.000+04:00 Fatima Sana vows consistency as Pakistan eye Asia Cup glory in UAE Cricket, UAE, cricket, Asia Cup https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-ontario-premier-ford-trade-insults-after-canada-us-talks-collapse-1.500651175 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/14k16imw/ANI_20260824224008.jpeg US President Donald Trump and Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford (File Photo/Reuters/X/@fordnation) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/s8eieo9i/ANI_20260824223715.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-25T05:05:14.688+04:00 Trump, Ontario Premier Ford trade insults after Canada-US talks collapse Americas https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/beyond-aid-why-humanitarian-diplomacy-matters-for-the-uae-1.500650850 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/z2z9kfbm/UAE-marks-World-Humanitarian-Day-on-August-19-each-yea.jpg For the UAE, humanitarian diplomacy should not be understood as an adjunct to foreign policy. It is an increasingly important instrument of foreign policy in its own right. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T05:02:00.000+04:00 Beyond aid: Why humanitarian diplomacy matters for the UAE Op-Eds, Government, UAE government services https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-proposes-103265-fee-for-h-1b-visas-1.500651197 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/amu84rs7/WhatsApp_Image_2023_07_28_at_13_24_49.jpeg US proposes $103,265 fee for H-1B visas Gulf News en 2026-08-25T04:57:19.000+04:00 US proposes $103,265 fee for H-1B visas Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-spoke-with-pakistan-army-chief-munir-last-week-ahead-of-tehran-visit-report-1.500651179 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/ic5fcz1r/ANI_20260824212434.jpeg US President Donald Trump and Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir (File Photo/Reuters/ISPR) Gulf News en 2026-08-25T04:49:38.142+04:00 Trump spoke with Pakistan Army Chief Munir last week ahead of Tehran visit: Report Americas, Mena https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/how-17-billion-in-forex-reserves-is-strengthening-pakistans-economy-1.500650884 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/cydxzng2/SBP.jpeg State Bank of Pakistan Gulf News en 2026-08-25T04:44:00.000+04:00 How $17 billion in forex reserves is strengthening Pakistan’s economy economy, Pakistan, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/sport/uae-rider-omar-al-marzooqi-concludes-fei-jumping-world-championship-campaign-in-aachen-1.500651151 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/wqqn6htz/hc406kf81ka1lrrpo.jpg UAE rider Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzooqi and Enjoy de la Mure. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T04:34:03.695+04:00 UAE rider Omar Al Marzooqi concludes FEI Jumping World Championship campaign in Aachen, Germany Sport https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/oil-markets-slip-despite-tanker-strike-off-oman-as-hormuz-tensions-persist-1.500651181 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/03/17/190317_oil_market_resources1_16a30b36f12_large.jpg A worker unloads crude oil from a tanker in Loving County, Texas. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T04:05:45.937+04:00 Oil markets slip despite tanker strike off Oman as Hormuz tensions persist Energy https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-set-for-largest-mass-visa-revocation-in-history-targeting-up-to-200000-foreigners-officials-say-1.500651129 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/gyxsgajs/preview.jpg President Donald Trump walks past Secretary of State Marco Rubio as he arrives for a roundtable on the American mining industry, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, at the State Department in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) Gulf News en 2026-08-25T03:45:48.404+04:00 US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say trump rubio visas revoke https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/unknown-projectile-hits-oil-tanker-off-oman-ukmto-1.500651171 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/13994ain/Screenshot-2026-08-25-at-7.16.36-AM.png The UK Maritime Trade Operations (MTO) has reported that an oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman at 20:57 UTC on Aug. 24, (12:57 am Gulf Standard Time August 25, 2026). Gulf News en 2026-08-25T03:33:45.564+04:00 'Unknown projectile' hits oil tanker off Oman: UKMTO Energy, Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/more-ships-more-sanctions-what-stable-hormuz-ships-traffic-means-1.500650968 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-01/irjyfq43/ANI_20260501095453.jpg Recent MarineTraffic data indicates vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb remained active, with Hormuz recording 121 crossings (up 2.5%) and Bab el-Mandeb recording 269 crossings (up 3.1%). However, headline numbers could mask a shifting mix, including drops in laden transits and increases in ballast and sanctioned movements. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/iktcfa1v/Amzan-off-Yanbu.png Bahri's VLCC Amzan, a Saudi-flagged supertanker, was hit by what the Houthis say was a ballistic missile roughly 63 nautical miles off Yanbu today, sparking a fire on deck. No crew injuries reported, and the Egyptian Navy responded to distress calls. Amzan is the 8th Saudi-linked tanker the Houthis have claimed striking since July 22, part of a declared "blockade" specifically targeting Bahri vessels moving to and from Yanbu. Gulf News en 2026-08-25T02:12:00.000+04:00 More ships, more sanctions: What ‘stable’ Hormuz traffic means Mena, Energy https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/watch-virender-sehwags-son-aaryavir-recreates-his-dads-trademark-shots-1.500651115 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/lgszlbua/Virender_Sehwag_1814809b49e_original_ratio.jpg Virender Sehwag Gulf News en 2026-08-25T00:03:00.000+04:00 Watch: Virender Sehwag’s son Aaryavir recreates his dad’s trademark shots Cricket, cricket, india https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/brydon-carse-replaced-by-sonny-baker-after-handcuff-incident-1.500651105 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/kxq28r56/Test_Ind_vs_Eng_090.JPG Brydon Carse Gulf News en 2026-08-24T23:16:12.092+04:00 Brydon Carse replaced by Sonny Baker after handcuff incident Cricket, cricket, Pakistan, UK https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-removes-syria-from-state-sponsor-of-terrorism-list-1.500651062 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/emz32w4g/gulfnews2024-11-185t36qse1STockUSDEPARTMENTOFSTATE18c49e1ed7aoriginalratio.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-24T22:44:43.659+04:00 US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egypt-villagers-return-cash-after-atm-glitch-doubles-withdrawals-1.500651076 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/slqjyiiz/ATM.jpg The error was repeated during several transactions, with customers receiving amounts greater than those entered on the ATM screen. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T22:40:06.084+04:00 Egypt villagers return cash after ATM glitch doubles withdrawals Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/reno-wildfire-forces-42000-to-evacuate-as-hawk-fire-races-towards-city-1.500650048 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/k0rkimjk/28.jpg Active wildfires in Reno, Nevada. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T22:24:13.796+04:00 Reno wildfire forces 42,000 to evacuate as Hawk Fire races towards city Americas https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/us-treasury-chief-vows-to-cut-every-economic-lifeline-of-iran-1.500651008 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/s7xatczm/27.jpg The Treasury chief earlier declared that an "economic D-Day" had begun against Tehran. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/r7d01rx8/newsml_afp_com_20260824T000000Z_PH_GTY_2291864954.jpeg US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Gulf News en 2026-08-24T22:03:28.125+04:00 US Treasury chief vows to cut every 'economic lifeline' of Iran economy, Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/un-offers-to-facilitate-fertilizer-transit-through-hormuz-1.500651034 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/bxl60xki/gulfnews2026-03-10ihkjsyq9Strait-of-Hormuz44-Read-Only.avif Tehran has indicated it intends to impose fees on ships transiting the strait, which the United States and others in the region oppose. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T21:50:26.128+04:00 UN offers to facilitate fertilizer transit through Hormuz Mena, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/israels-netanyahu-says-iran-tried-to-kill-one-of-his-sons-1.500650996 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/qiwz97id/26.jpg Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T21:44:41.535+04:00 Israel's Netanyahu says Iran 'tried to kill' one of his sons Mena, Israel, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-govt-proposes-103k-fee-for-skilled-worker-visa-1.500651022 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/zvnewh6l/gulfnews2025-10-21i2tqqq02202510213547597.avif Congress created the H-1B program in 1990, and the US currently awards 85,000 H-1B visas per year. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T21:35:10.253+04:00 Trump govt proposes $103k fee for skilled worker visa Americas https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/dhruv-jurel-reveals-emotional-story-behind-jai-jawan-jai-kisan-tattoo-and-century-celebration-1.500650975 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/emr92i1r/Dhruv-Jurel-reveals-story-behind-Jai-Jawan-Jai-Kisan-tattoo-and-century-celebration Dhruv Jurel reveals story behind 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' tattoo and century celebration https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/emr92i1r/Dhruv-Jurel-reveals-story-behind-Jai-Jawan-Jai-Kisan-tattoo-and-century-celebration Dhruv Jurel reveals story behind 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' tattoo and century celebration Gulf News en 2026-08-24T21:02:06.367+04:00 Dhruv Jurel reveals emotional story behind 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' tattoo and century celebration Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/saudi-arabia-to-invest-7-billion-in-three-theme-parks-near-paris-1.500650984 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/chzr2pei/HQf7y9nXcAAw3SS.jpg France and Saudi Arabia on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding for a six-billion-euro ($7 billion) Saudi investment to create three theme parks near Paris, including one likely to be manga-themed, the office of the French president said. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T21:01:27.712+04:00 Saudi Arabia to invest $7 bn in theme parks near Paris: French presidency Tourism, Europe, Saudi https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-municipality-cuts-oil-and-fat-testing-time-from-2-hours-to-2-minutes-1.500650746 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/gn3e9g0o/4ar06kew1ka1cfjpn.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-24T20:12:12.891+04:00 Dubai Municipality cuts oil and fat testing time from 2 hours to 2 minutes UAE https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-haircare-for-damaged-hair-on-amazonae-2026-five-treatments-for-dry-stressed-lengths-1.500645501 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-19/j3bzz3ck/haircare1-1.png Haircare essentials arranged for a nourishing at home routine. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T20:00:00.000+04:00 Best haircare for damaged hair on Amazon.ae 2026: Five treatments for dry, stressed lengths Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwaiti-woman-held-for-allegedly-insulting-municipality-inspector-1.500650920 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/2ouygia1/iStockphoto.avif The incident was reported to the Interior Ministry’s operations room after the inspector said the woman had directed offensive remarks at him while he was working. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T19:58:48.282+04:00 Kuwaiti woman held for allegedly insulting municipality inspector Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/seven-year-old-indian-expat-girl-in-uae-falls-to-death-from-sharjah-flat-1.500650872 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/cncoakwt/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-24-at-7.47.02-PM.jpeg Safa Mubarak was all set to return to school next week Gulf News en 2026-08-24T19:51:36.735+04:00 Seven-year-old Indian expat girl in UAE falls to death from Sharjah flat emergencies, India, UAE, kerala, Indian expats, india https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/sharjah-expands-government-payment-options-with-jaywan-card-across-tahseel-1.500650774 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/d4lvxsd4/Jaywan-card.webp Customers can use Jaywan through the Tahseel website and smart application as well as at all Tahseel service centres, allowing government payments to be completed remotely or in person. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T19:00:04.742+04:00 Sharjah expands government payment options with Jaywan card across Tahseel Banking, Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-update-rain-hits-al-ain-as-suhail-rises-marking-seasonal-shift-1.500650840 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/xxl5ixas/25.jpg Rain in Al Foah, Al Ain. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T18:59:23.438+04:00 UAE weather update: Rain hits Al Ain as Suhail rises, marking seasonal shift Weather, UAE, Rain https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/dubai-weddings-initiative-expands-support-for-emirati-families-1.500650836 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/06/05/NAT-EMIRATI-WEDDING-1559751082881_16b2868c382_large.jpg The Dubai Weddings initiative has helped establish 1,411 families and supported thousands of young Emiratis. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T18:50:32.739+04:00 Dubai Weddings initiative expands support for Emirati families Government https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/dubai-india-trade-more-than-doubles-to-dh2225b-in-a-decade-up-35-since-cepa-1.500650823 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/c2555azv/dmo.jpg Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, speaks during a panel session at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026 in New Delhi, attended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T18:38:10.303+04:00 Dubai-India trade more than doubles to Dh222.5b in a decade, up 35% since CEPA economy, Markets, India, Indian economy, UAE economy https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-sharjah-traffic-motorists-face-congestion-on-e11-e311-and-other-key-routes-1.500650787 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/641yxwyb/traffic.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-15/f2td8jf1/STAFFNAT__260115_Traffic_Jam_VSAKLANI_181768503947818.jpg Huge traffic at Damascus road in Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T17:55:33.915+04:00 Dubai-Sharjah traffic: Motorists face congestion on E11, E311 and other key routes Dubai traffic, Sharjah traffic, Dubai Sharjah commute, E11 congestion, E311 traffic, Al Ittihad Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Al Nahda traffic, Al Taawun congestion, Sahara Centre, Muwaileh traffic, Maleha Street, Sharjah roadworks, traffic diversion, live traffic updates https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-rta-ramps-up-school-safety-with-30-day-bus-inspection-drive-more-taxis-and-buses-1.500650775 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/ke3z7byy/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-24-at-5.32.02-PM.jpeg An RTA employee inspects a school bus ahead of schools reopening on August 31 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/oo4g7fz6/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-24-at-5.32.02-PM-1.jpeg RTA has issued circulars to school bus operators, stressing full operational readiness Gulf News en 2026-08-24T17:54:43.700+04:00 Dubai RTA ramps up school safety with 30-day bus inspection drive, more taxis and buses Transport, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/uae-insurance-assets-hit-dh1649b-as-premiums-surge-15-1.500650779 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/ab784b2f/bankingjan2019_resources1_16a310728a7_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-24T17:49:36.311+04:00 UAE insurance assets hit Dh164.9b as premiums surge 15% Banking, Insurance, UAE insurance https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/parkin-expands-beyond-uae-with-bahrain-push-after-egypt-entry-1.500650758 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-31/nzmd8wbc/nn.PNG Gulf News en 2026-08-24T17:37:20.021+04:00 Parkin expands beyond UAE with Bahrain push after Egypt entry Markets, Bahrain, Africa, Gulf, Egypt, Bahrain https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-tops-global-airlines-in-international-capacity-in-august-1.500650694 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/z83mekw2/Stock_Emirates_Airlines_18bb3128652_original_ratio.jpg The Dubai-based carrier’s international capacity was about 21 per cent higher than second-ranked Ryanair, which recorded around 25.7 billion ASKs during August. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T17:31:39.692+04:00 Emirates tops global airlines in international capacity in August Aviation, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/china/chinas-xi-jinping-urges-diplomatic-mideast-solution-in-talks-with-jordans-king-1.500650709 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/owawm7f4/23.jpg China's President Xi Jinping, right, and King Abdullah II of Jordan attend a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T17:30:57.239+04:00 China's Xi Jinping urges 'diplomatic' Mideast solution in talks with Jordan's king China, Mena, China, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/friday/lifetstyle/asics-keeps-uae-families-moving-this-back-to-school-season-with-comfort-performance-and-wellbeing-1.500650751 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/aupwrpma/FRI260828Friday-PartnerAsics1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/pbwq4719/FRI260828Friday-PartnerAsics3.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-24T17:26:23.243+04:00 ASICS keeps UAE families moving this back-to-school season with comfort, performance and well-being Friday-Lifetstyle, Friday https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/emirati-women-remain-custodians-of-the-uaes-cultural-identity-1.500650720 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/es155xis/IMG6966.jpeg Huda Alkhamis-Kanoo, Founder of Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) and Founder and Artistic Director of Abu Dhabi Festival Gulf News en 2026-08-24T17:03:59.598+04:00 Emirati women remain custodians of the UAE’s cultural identity people https://gulfnews.com/world/how-a-sanctuary-outside-la-has-cared-for-rare-endangered-gibbons-for-a-half-century-1.500650701 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/j818amsd/Copy-of-APTOPIXGibbonConservation2681-b85af.jpg Rocky, a gibbon hand-raised by on-site caretaker Jodi Kleier, sits in an enclosure at the Gibbon Conservation Center in Santa Clarita, Calif. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/h0hkncdu/Copy-of-GibbonConservation1686-0dac7.jpg On-site caretaker Jodi Kleier hands a piece of banana to a gibbon at the Gibbon Conservation Center in Santa Clarita, Calif. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/c0svfi8v/Copy-of-GibbonConservation4592-33923.jpg On-site caretaker Jodi Kleier arranges replica gibbon skeletons and skulls for visitors at the Gibbon Conservation Center in Santa Clarita, Calif. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/dfcjqb5l/Copy-of-GibbonConservation169-3f23a.jpg An aerial view shows the Gibbon Conservation Center in Santa Clarita, Calif. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/zkqgi6d4/Copy-of-GibbonConservation2829-8416b.jpg Two gibbons eat in an enclosure at the Gibbon Conservation Center in Santa Clarita, Calif. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/6lyzu9wj/Copy-of-GibbonConservation4232-1c27c.jpg Gibbon Conservation Center Director Gabi Skollar poses for a photo at the center in Santa Clarita, Calif. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/nznkv5hl/Copy-of-GibbonConservation33684-a619e.jpg Gibbon Conservation Center Director Gabi Skollar feeds a gibbon at the center in Santa Clarita, Calif. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/mkrznboq/Copy-of-GibbonConservation41325-d4b11.jpg A gibbon peers through the fence of an enclosure at the Gibbon Conservation Center in Santa Clarita, Calif. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/z5od4fe3/Copy-of-GibbonConservation46764-f3bd5.jpg Fruits and vegetables for gibbons are laid out on a table at the Gibbon Conservation Center in Santa Clarita, Calif. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T16:51:43.440+04:00 How a sanctuary outside LA has cared for rare, endangered gibbons for a half-century World, news-photos https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-sets-fines-of-up-to-sr5-million-for-marine-pollution-violations-1.500650681 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/zw5vso63/Marine-lives.webp The revised executive regulations for the sustainable management of the marine and coastal environment were approved by Abdulrahman Al Fadley, Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T16:50:10.012+04:00 Saudi Arabia sets fines of up to SR5 million for marine pollution violations Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/tunisia-migrant-boat-tragedy-sparks-clashes-as-death-toll-rises-to-11-1.500650662 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/i94rr4j9/al24-News.jpg The casualty figures have risen sharply since the initial reports of eight bodies being recovered. Tunisia’s coastguard said on Sunday that 11 bodies had been recovered from the boat, which left early on Thursday carrying 15 mostly young Tunisians. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T16:49:39.129+04:00 Tunisia migrant boat tragedy sparks clashes as death toll rises to 11 Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/meet-ameen-avi-singer-of-jhoota-on-his-rise-to-stardom-with-khan-saab-of-dhurandhar-fame-1.500650631 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/jk147unm/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-24-at-12.59.02-PM.jpeg Avinash Kumar, better known by his stage name Ameen Avi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/piqfam3m/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-24-at-12.58.17-PM.jpeg Avinash when he was 5 years old in his father's shop which is still open to this day https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/j0c06r6u/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-24-at-12.57.46-PM.jpeg Avinash in 2011 performing at his college annual function Gulf News en 2026-08-24T16:47:06.713+04:00 Meet Ameen Avi singer of Jhoota on his rise to stardom with Khan Saab of Dhurandhar fame UAE, Entertainment, Music, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/by-the-numbers-the-best-stats-from-the-opening-weekend-in-the-epl-1.500650647 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/fu2o9t67/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-043634-PM.png Check out these stats from the weekend's football. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/6sur4l2b/newsml_afp_com_20260822T121322Z_doc_c6a77qx.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/cejnexle/preview.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/inzsh3hl/newsml_afp_com_20260823T173015Z_doc_c6c66ct.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-24T16:41:49.897+04:00 By the numbers: The best stats from the opening weekend in the EPL Sport, Football, football, premier league, manchester united, Liverpool, Manchester City https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/fake-airline-real-scam-how-bretish-airways-trapped-delhi-airport-jobseekers-1.500650656 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/x8j8r1uc/202608243916299.jpeg Six people, including the alleged mastermind, his associate, a website developer and three tele-callers, have been apprehended after investigators traced the operation to Noida. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T16:37:24.450+04:00 Fake airline, real scam: How ‘Bretish Airways’ trapped Delhi airport jobseekers India, crime, india