https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/end-of-war-in-sight-as-us-and-iran-close-in-on-landmark-accord-1.500572912 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/y5u31h10/centcom.jpg A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet patrols the skies above the Middle East as American forces maintain regional presence and vigilance. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T12:19:19.603+04:00 End of war in sight as US and Iran close in on landmark accord Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/g7-summit-set-for-tense-showdown-with-trump-1.500573054 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/ygehbnm6/G7.jpg Members of the French gendarmerie motorcycle unit attend a general briefing as they prepare ahead of the G7 Summit in Evian, on June 12, 2026 in La-Roche-sur-Foron. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T11:42:31.904+04:00 G7 summit set for tense showdown with Trump Europe https://gulfnews.com/business/dubai-markets-show-high-compliance-as-over-8400-inspections-find-stable-prices-1.500573020 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/t6umsusy/inspection The inspection campaigns covered a wide range of retail outlets and distribution centres, including fruit and vegetable markets, supermarkets and hypermarkets. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T11:37:33.516+04:00 Dubai markets show high compliance as over 8,400 inspections find stable prices Business, UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/blake-lively-awarded-legal-fees-in-justin-baldoni-dispute-court-denies-damages-claim-1.500573010 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/ar1p2lyv/preview.jpg Court rules Lively can recover legal costs but rejects bid for additional damages Gulf News en 2026-06-13T11:24:18.879+04:00 Blake Lively awarded legal fees in Justin Baldoni dispute, court denies damages claim Entertainment, HollyWood, hollywood https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/al-ain-opens-al-reef-park-a-new-community-hub-with-sports-courts-and-family-amenities-1.500573031 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/hgygb9wu/5222300.jpg Located on Abu Aseerah bin Al Harith Street, the park has been designed to serve residents of all ages, offering a mix of sports, leisure and community facilities. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T11:17:09.072+04:00 Al Ain opens Al Reef Park, a new community hub with sports courts and family amenities Environment, UAE, UAE, Environment https://gulfnews.com/world/oceania/woman-critically-injured-after-shark-attack-at-australias-coogee-beach-1.500573035 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/tlckozpl/beach.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-13T11:06:01.377+04:00 Woman critically injured after shark attack at Australia's Coogee Beach Oceania, Australia https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-downs-multiple-iranian-drones-in-strait-of-hormuz-amid-peace-talks-1.500573021 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/a93l3ih6/jet.jpg Maritime tensions rise even as officials signal a breakthrough in negotiations to end the conflict. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T10:54:29.471+04:00 US downs multiple Iranian drones in Strait of Hormuz amid peace talks Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/anthropic-takes-latest-ai-models-offline-to-comply-with-new-us-export-controls-1.500572893 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/91k8ult3/preview.jpg Anthropic co-founder and President Daniela Amodei, left, shakes hands with Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy during the keynote presentaton at Snowflake Summit 26 Monday, June 1, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Gulf News en 2026-06-13T10:53:33.899+04:00 Anthropic takes latest AI models offline to comply with new US export controls anthropic artificial intelligence trump fable mythos https://gulfnews.com/uae/what-the-uae-philippines-have-planned-for-the-next-abu-dhabi-dialogue-1.500573000 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/nst9z5x4/72298749913036414719363155732317409649178781n.jpg From left to right: UAE Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar and Philippine Department of Migrant Workers secretary Hans Cacdac Gulf News en 2026-06-13T10:15:49.059+04:00 What the UAE, Philippines have planned for the next Abu Dhabi Dialogue UAE, Philippines, UAE, Abu Dhabi, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/sport/can-morocco-topple-a-world-cup-dynasty-in-brazil-1.500572042 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/s6uusnpk/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-12-2026-125105-PM.png It won't get much tougher than this for Morocco https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/iwu0t2nf/FIFA_World_Cup_Qatar_2022__Morocco_create_history_by_reaching_semis_184fd52de57_original_ratio.jpg Morocco celebrate beating Portugal in quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/7xublzfw/newsml_afp_com_20260606T000000Z_PH_GTY_2280234763.jpeg Carlo Ancelotti will be expected to return the World Cup trophy back to Brazil https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/h9zi5x94/Hakimi-Vinicius The head-to-head between Hakimi and Vinicius will be an exciting one Gulf News en 2026-06-13T10:00:00.000+04:00 Can Morocco Topple a World Cup Dynasty in Brazil? Sport, Football, World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-spy-powers-lapse-during-world-cup-security-concerns-1.500572992 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/jt8cnpgh/Fans.jpg Fans watch the 2026 World Cup Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T09:59:30.898+04:00 US spy powers lapse during World Cup security concerns Americas, World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/england-world-cup-preparations-hit-by-equipment-theft-1.500572979 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/cws1n1e3/Kane.jpg File photo: England players jog during a training for the national football team in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T09:33:10.762+04:00 England World Cup preparations hit by equipment theft World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/katy-perry-sparkles-at-fifa-world-cup-2026-opener-shares-emotional-stage-moment-with-young-norwegian-singer-1.500572975 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/rprk7tld/newsml_afp_com_20260612T000000Z_PH_GTY_2281308964.jpeg Katy Perry performs during the Parade of Nations before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T09:26:23.386+04:00 Katy Perry sparkles at FIFA World Cup 2026 opener, shares emotional stage moment with young Norwegian singer World Cup, Music, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/canada-earn-historic-first-world-cup-point-with-comeback-draw-1.500572962 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/1zx099j2/Larin.jpg Canada's Cyle Larin (9) celebrates after scoring his sides first goal of the game in the second half of the World Cup Group B soccer match bagainst Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T09:08:21.066+04:00 Canada earn historic first World Cup point with comeback draw World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/technology/no-super-app-no-big-bang-philippines-quietly-hits-digital-payments-milestone-1.500572935 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-15/7gazsh6f/gcash-maya-1.jpg A scan of an e-wallet QR code using GCash or Maya QR is all it takes to buy food, groceries, cabs, electricity and services in the Philippines. Both e-wallets have built-in features that allow users to invest in local stocks and mutual funds directly within their apps. Photo for illustrative purposes only. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/09/16/People-using-a-GCash-kiosk-in-the-Philippines_191fa590221_large.jpg People using a GCash kiosk in the Philippines. Digital payments surpassed the BSP target of 50% of retail transactions in 2023 (52.8% in terms of volume and 55.3% in terms of value). In 2024, e-payments jumped further to 57.4% by volume and 59% by value, as per the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data. This steady year-on-year growth reinforces the momentum of digital payments via interoperable payment "rails". https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/dok06t6f/Screenshot-2026-06-13-at-12.41.54-PM.png Digital payments volume and value have surpassed the 50% target of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/cxtpqvjt/Philippine_Digital_banks_17dc43e41dd_original_ratio.jpg The BSP approved on September 1, 2021 the digital banking licence of PayMaya, the financial arm of PLDT’s digital unit Voyager Innovations. The company said they will focus on the "unbanked and underserved” population of consumers and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The BSP eyes up to 70% of transactions will be done via digital currency by 2028. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/oxlptfoq/The_Philippine_central_bank__called_the_BSP__Bangko_Sentral_ng_Pilipinas__17daf128d05_original_ratio.jpg A view of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the country's central monetary authority. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-19/uk37k5dt/_1x_1.jpg A Philippine retail store offering digital transactions using GCash. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T08:57:50.622+04:00 No ‘super app’, no ‘Big Bang’: Philippines quietly hits digital payments milestone Technology, Markets https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/sharjah-police-release-cctv-video-showing-dangers-of-rushing-1.500572812 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/su7odvqr/Sharjah-video-5.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-13T08:52:42.449+04:00 Sharjah Police release CCTV video showing dangers of rushing Transport, crime, traffic fines, UAE traffic fines, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-temperatures-set-to-climb-to-47c-humidity-to-rise-1.500572757 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/85d74t24/Abu-Dhabi Light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds are expected across the country, with speeds of 10 to 20 km/h, occasionally freshening and reaching up to 35 km/h. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T08:51:16.343+04:00 UAE temperatures set to climb to 47°C, humidity to rise Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/us-star-folarin-balogun-scores-twice-on-world-cup-debut-then-heads-back-for-netflix-1.500572948 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/clqt8ojh/balogun.jpg Folarin Balogun #20 of the United States celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T08:49:24.116+04:00 US star Folarin Balogun scores twice on World Cup debut, then heads back for Netflix World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/sport/dubai-basketball-win-aba-league-championships-1.500572936 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/thfhwbqq/DSC09636.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-13T08:20:23.870+04:00 Dubai Basketball win ABA League championships  Sport, UAE-Sport, UAE, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/working-during-eid-uae-1.500454399 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/08/30/STOCK-OFFICE-STAFF---WORKERS---ABU-DHABI_191a2b6217b_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-13T08:00:00.000+04:00 Working during a public holiday? Here's what the UAE labour law says Living-Ask-Us, UAE Public holidays, UAE Labour Law https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/8-k-drama-cliches-you-can-predict-after-watching-more-than-10-shows-umbrellas-amnesia-and-noble-sacrifices-1.500572682 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/bbiiynr2/k-drama.webp For all their innovation, K-dramas remain fiercely loyal to the tropes fans know by heart Gulf News en 2026-06-13T07:52:54.368+04:00 8 K-Drama cliches you can predict after watching more than 10 shows: Umbrellas, amnesia and noble sacrifices Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-peace-deal-in-sight-trump-says-signing-could-come-within-days-1.500571762 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/fgla6f3i/Tehran.jpg A woman walks past a giant banner depicting Iranian missiles and a sword belonging to Imam Ali, the first Imam of the Shiites, at the Vanak Square in Tehran. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-10/p835xf7x/PM-Shahbaz-Sharif.jpg Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announces austerity measures during a television address on Monday https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/rhds5bpb/Hormuz.jpg A small motorboat passes anchored vessels in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Thursday, June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-04/awfqr8rw/202606043813067.jpeg Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Gulf News en 2026-06-13T07:49:18.120+04:00 US–Iran peace deal: Trump hails deal approval; Tehran pushes back while Pakistan sees breakthrough Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2026-after-correctly-predicting-mexico-shawk-the-hawk-picks-brazil-vs-morocco-1.500572839 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/3u8ii7ba/Brazil-vs-Morocco Shawk The Hawk predicts Brazil vs Morocco fixture https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/3u8ii7ba/Brazil-vs-Morocco Shawk The Hawk predicts Brazil vs Morocco fixture Gulf News en 2026-06-13T07:30:00.000+04:00 World Cup 2026: After correctly predicting Mexico, Shawk the Hawk picks Brazil vs Morocco World Cup https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-categorically-denies-media-reports-alleging-transfer-of-funds-to-iran-1.500572801 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/5n0ov3ki/UAEflag.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/iffru2zj/UAEflag Gulf News en 2026-06-13T07:13:13.518+04:00 UAE categorically denies media reports alleging transfer of funds to Iran Government, Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/ask-gulf-news-can-a-construction-company-be-held-liable-for-injuries-caused-by-its-workers-actions-on-the-job-1.500572825 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/dwx5z97j/Untitled-design-60.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-13T07:00:00.000+04:00 Ask Gulf News: Can a construction company be held liable for injuries caused by its worker's actions on the job? Ask Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/uae-public-holidays-2026-when-is-the-next-day-off-after-eid-al-adha-1.500555678 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-27/clgektad/STAFFNAT_260527_Eid_Celebrations_VSAKLANI_171779909365969.jpg Huge crowd during Eid Al Adha celebrations at Dubai mall fountain area. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T06:00:00.000+04:00 UAE public holidays 2026: When is the next day off? Living-Ask-Us, UAE, UAE Public holidays https://gulfnews.com/uae-success-stories/from-farm-worker-to-entrepreneur-how-the-uae-changed-the-life-of-this-filipina-expat-1.500572248 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/dclk7lx7/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-10-at-18.44.18.jpeg Judy Dimayuga, co-owner of Jeju Skincare https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/1gnnya40/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-10-at-18.43.44.jpeg Judy Dimayuga (third from left) with her family back in the Philippines https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/5ta0ysqz/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-10-at-18.44.11-2.jpeg Judy Dimayuga when she worked as a singer https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/zwu3dpmp/bazaar.jpeg Community bazaar for small businesses affected by the current geopolitical situation where they can showcase their products for free, held at the Salties Creek Beach on May 24 Gulf News en 2026-06-13T05:45:00.000+04:00 From farm worker to entrepreneur: How the UAE changed the life of this Filipina expat UAE Success Stories, people, UAE, Pinoy, Stories-of-success, UAE, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/the-most-important-people-in-our-lives-may-be-the-easiest-to-overlook-1.500569954 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-09/lzum5rty/newsml_afp_com_20250609T140646Z_doc_49nx3nh.jpeg A good leader notices people who greet every morning without recognition - the rickshaw puller, the cook or the watchman. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T05:06:00.000+04:00 The most important people in our lives may be the easiest to overlook Op-Eds https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/how-uae-food-supplies-stayed-moving-during-shipping-disruption-1.500572050 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/mq4zjc9h/EgyptToshkaIrrigation.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/tft8bl8t/Egypt_Toshka.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/mcxvan6j/Al_Dahra_Logistics.png Gulf News en 2026-06-13T04:00:00.000+04:00 How UAE food supplies stayed moving during shipping disruption Retail, Food https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/fifa-2026-kicks-off-in-canada-nora-fatehi-shines-as-empty-seats-spark-debate-1.500572739 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/m9dtyopr/newsml_afp_com_20260612T000000Z_PH_GTY_2281279606.jpeg Sanjoy, Nora Fatehi and Vegedream perform during the Opening Ceremony before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/qwn9nai3/newsml_afp_com_20260612T000000Z_PH_GTY_2281279614.jpeg Sanjoy, Vegedream and Nora Fatehi perform during the Opening Ceremony before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/iw9d8ehn/newsml_afp_com_20260612T000000Z_PH_GTY_2281279605.jpeg Sanjoy, Nora Fatehi and Vegedream perform during the Opening Ceremony before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/j3fwoamp/newsml_afp_com_20260612T000000Z_PH_GTY_2281269053.jpeg Sanjoy, Nora Fatehi and Vegedream perform during the Opening Ceremony before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/xhgxyq84/newsml_afp_com_20260612T000000Z_PH_GTY_2281270435.jpeg Sanjoy, Vegedream and Nora Fatehi perform during the Opening Ceremony before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T23:46:57.515+04:00 FIFA 2026 kicks off in Canada: Nora Fatehi shines as empty seats spark debate World Cup, bollywood, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-desalination-plants-in-egypts-rafah-continue-supplying-water-to-khan-younis-under-operation-chivalrous-knight-3-1.500572394 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/jt8ioohf/ou104jzp1ka1behpo.jpg UAE-run Rafah plants sustain vital water lifeline to Khan Younis amid Gaza crisis Gulf News en 2026-06-12T23:24:28.337+04:00 UAE desalination plants in Egypt’s Rafah continue supplying water to Khan Younis under ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’ UAE, UAE, Gaza https://gulfnews.com/uae/abdullah-bin-zayed-uae-to-deepen-global-partnerships-strengthen-diplomatic-role-1.500572717 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/8sstewna/ABZ Sheikh Abdullah stressed the importance of continuing to invest in people, knowledge and technology, while strengthening the readiness of national institutions and embedding a culture of innovation and continuous development. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T23:09:03.315+04:00 Abdullah bin Zayed: UAE to deepen global partnerships, strengthen diplomatic role UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/neet-ug-2026-re-exam-admit-card-expected-soon-new-timings-and-key-changes-1.500572715 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/5pg940fw/202606123823113.jpg NEET UG 2026 re-exam: Admit card release, new timings and key changes Gulf News en 2026-06-12T22:58:20.692+04:00 NEET UG 2026 re-exam: Admit card expected soon, new timings and key changes India, india, Education https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/duck-wearing-mexico-shirt-in-the-streets-goes-viral-during-world-cup-fever-1.500572707 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/e7mwivyq/Duck-wearing-the-Mexico-shirt Duck wearing the Mexico shirt https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/vlx418g5/Duck-wearing-the-Mexico-shirt Duck wearing the Mexico shirt Gulf News en 2026-06-12T22:45:35.289+04:00 Duck wearing Mexico shirt in the streets goes viral during World Cup fever World Cup, Football, football https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/ghana-world-cup-player-partey-facing-rape-trial-in-uk-denied-canada-visa-fifa-2-1.500572698 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-13/sp0s87n0/newsml_afp_com_20260413T134623Z_doc_a7mc9ra.jpeg Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey departs following his hearing at the Southwark Crown Court in London on April 13, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T22:27:27.747+04:00 Ghana World Cup player Partey, facing rape trial in UK, denied Canada visa: FIFA World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/elon-musk-becomes-worlds-first-trillionaire-as-spacex-shares-jump-1.500572681 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/9eqbf5aq/ANI_20260612162746.jpg SpaceX CEO Elon Musk (Photo/X) Gulf News en 2026-06-12T21:58:33.293+04:00 Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX shares jump Americas, Technology, technology, Elon Musk https://gulfnews.com/technology/what-would-elon-musk-do-with-100000-satellites-1.500572618 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/b8e94wc2/Starlink_18cd81e5b32_original_ratio.jpg Elon Musk explains the direct-to-cell (D2C) service to users. Starlink's V3 satellites, the size of a Boeing 737 when deployed, promise up to 10-20 times the capability of prior generations, with roughly 1,024 Gbps of downlink capacity per satellite — more than 10 times that of V2 models — along with lower "latency", and expanding D2C service to the world's remotest areas. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-20/w3ea28j0/Elon-Musk Elon Musk https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-14/qwta2dzs/Starship-M.png SpaceX's massive Starship rocket soared into its latest test flight Monday (11th test), as the US company vies to defy critics who say its technology might not be on track to deliver NASA's lunar projects and fulfill Elon Musk's Mars ambitions. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T21:48:15.372+04:00 What would Elon Musk do with 100,000 satellites? Technology, Markets https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/sharjah-police-pizza-order-call-saves-woman-in-danger-1.500572620 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/3lu2q29f/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-12-at-9.41.38-PM.jpeg Sharjah emergency team traces caller after cryptic ‘pizza’ distress signal https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/47dluva4/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-12-at-9.41.46-PM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/6uvpsnnh/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-12-at-9.41.46-PM.jpeg Coded ‘pizza delivery’ plea helps Sharjah officers rescue threatened woman Gulf News en 2026-06-12T21:44:11.194+04:00 Sharjah Police 'Pizza Order' call saves woman in danger Crime, crime, Sharjah, Sharjah Police https://gulfnews.com/podcasts/forexcom-experts-reveal-how-middle-east-traders-can-navigate-volatile-global-markets-1.500572646 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/g8aa0ad0/GN-Talks-Thumbnail-V1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T21:21:56.166+04:00 FOREX.com experts reveal how Middle East traders can navigate volatile global markets Podcasts, GN Talks, podcast-post https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/texas-shooting-in-midland-1-dead-9-injured-as-suspect-killed-after-police-standoff-1.500572650 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/n7iyem4s/AP.PNG Gunman opens fire in Midland, Texas, before dying after police standoff Gulf News en 2026-06-12T21:16:45.657+04:00 Texas shooting in Midland: 1 dead, 9 injured as suspect killed after police standoff Americas, America https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bts-greatest-hits-before-fests-2026-army-favourites-swim-1.500572059 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-14/a7bd74xp/newsml_afp_com_20260321T122226Z_doc_a47f7ke.jpeg BTS posing for their concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T21:05:43.621+04:00 BTS turns 13: Tracks that became memories—ARMY’s most replayed Bangtan anthems Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-steps-up-support-for-ebola-containment-amid-africa-outbreak-1.500572617 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/b33pf5sp/UAE-President The President’s directives reflected a leadership vision that places human dignity and the protection of life at the centre of the UAE’s humanitarian work. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T20:49:37.530+04:00 UAE steps up support for Ebola containment amid Africa outbreak UAE, UAE, Health https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/abu-dhabi-to-europe-etihad-adds-two-of-most-loved-european-destinations-to-network-1.500572584 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/n89u4gbb/HKn7t00bcAAIvRr.jpg New Kraków and Palma routes deepen Abu Dhabi’s role as a global travel hub Gulf News en 2026-06-12T20:20:16.260+04:00 Abu Dhabi to Europe: Etihad adds two of most-loved European destinations to network Aviation, Travel, UAE Travel, Etihad Airways, Europe travel https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/why-oil-is-failing-crude-benchmarks-slide-below-90-as-traders-reassess-hormuz-supply-risks-1.500572519 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2009/7/4/1_16a08269571.140564_2245710829_16a08269571_large.jpg Brent crude futures, the international benchmark for oil prices, were at $87.70 per barrel at 3.15pm GMT on Friday (June 12, 2026) down nearly 3% drop. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/yr2uf1ka/Screenshot-2026-06-12-at-11.15.16-PM.png As of 3.15pm GMT on Friday, June 12, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T19:23:26.459+04:00 Why oil is failing: Crude benchmarks slide below $90 as traders reassess Hormuz, supply risks Energy https://gulfnews.com/business/spacex-makes-historic-wall-street-debut-as-musk-renews-mars-ambitions-1.500572497 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/w140ou16/newsml_afp_com_20260612T000000Z_PH_GTY_2281237832.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/ownei1ls/newsml_afp_com_20260612T141238Z_doc_b6vx7ze.jpeg Gwynne Shotwell (c), SpaceX President and Chief Operating Officer, celebrates with SpaceX employees and executives after they rang the opening bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite to celebrate the launch of SpaceX’s initial public offering (IPO) in New York on June 12, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/gystywjd/newsml_afp_com_20260612T140113Z_doc_b6vu8am.jpeg Bret Johnsen (C), SpaceX Chief Financial Officer, and Gwynne Shotwell (center R), SpaceX President and Chief Operating Officer, celebrate with SpaceX employees as they ring the opening bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite to celebrate the launch of SpaceX’s initial public offering (IPO) in New York on June 12, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/upzkhlzz/newsml_afp_com_20260612T000000Z_PH_GTY_2281236985.jpeg NYPD officers stand guard as SpaceX rings the opening bell at the Nasdaq Marketsite at the launch of the company's initial public offering (IPO) on June 12, 2026 in New York City. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/fng9xw4c/newsml_afp_com_20260612T135748Z_doc_b6vu8b9.jpeg A view of the Nasdaq MarketSite after SpaceX company executives rang the opening bell to celebrate the launch of SpaceX’s initial public offering (IPO) in New York on June 12, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T19:00:39.349+04:00 SpaceX makes historic Wall Street debut as Musk renews Mars ambitions Business, news-video https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/garmin-expands-ecg-app-to-customers-in-saudi-arabia-and-the-uae-1.500572492 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/nvaxgteh/Garmin.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T18:59:09.307+04:00 Garmin expands ECG App to customers in Saudi Arabia and the UAE Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/technology/meta-hit-by-major-global-outage-affecting-facebook-instagram-and-whatsapp-1.500572465 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/04/25/20240425-meta_18f13199385_large.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/zuzvtitq/insta.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/ohtve5jh/fb.JPG Gulf News en 2026-06-12T18:32:47.396+04:00 Meta hit by major global outage affecting Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp Technology https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/deal-or-no-deal-where-efforts-to-end-the-iran-war-stand-now-1.500572471 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/f4ovi7mu/preview.jpg A small motorboat passes anchored vessels in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Thursday, June 11, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T18:31:20.025+04:00 Deal or no deal? Where efforts to end the Iran war stand now Mena, Gulf, Americas, America, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/rescued-orphaned-elephant-highlights-nigerias-conservation-fight-1.500572431 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/nigxsjqt/EEEEE.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T18:00:26.576+04:00 Rescued orphaned elephant highlights Nigeria's conservation fight World, news-video https://gulfnews.com/uae/passport-services-for-indian-expats-in-uae-al-hind-takes-over-from-july-1-1.500572397 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-29/4kwumgez/New-Indian-Passport-2025 Al Hind to handle Indian passport, visa and consular services in UAE from 2026 Gulf News en 2026-06-12T17:32:17.550+04:00 Major update on Indian passport, visa services for expats in UAE: Al Hind officially takes over July 1 UAE, India, UAE, india https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-bans-external-flags-at-husseiniyas-ahead-of-muharram-1.500572364 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/g0viqpkf/img2363.jpg Kuwait advises organisers that donations may only be collected through channels approved by the Ministry of Social Affairs. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T17:30:27.049+04:00 Kuwait bans external flags at Husseiniyas ahead of Muharram Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/in-ageing-south-korea-ai-dolls-fill-the-void-of-human-companionship-1.500572373 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/zmusu6du/newsml_afp_com_20260611T020003Z_doc_b2wd3wf.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T17:20:31.444+04:00 In ageing South Korea, AI dolls fill the void of human companionship Asia, news-video https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-plans-major-nato-drawdown-as-trump-shifts-focus-from-europe-1.500572372 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/9lrgfla7/ANI_20260612091258.jpg The United States is planning to significantly reduce the aircraft and warships it makes available for NATO. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T17:17:31.431+04:00 US plans major NATO drawdown as Trump shifts focus from Europe Americas, Europe, Donald Trump, America https://gulfnews.com/business/dubai-records-1523-violations-and-632-reports-at-construction-sites-1.500572341 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/u689pkdt/DM Dubai Municipality reported that 304,435 cubic metres of concrete were supplied to projects under construction in May. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T17:05:15.489+04:00 Dubai records 1,523 violations and 632 reports at construction sites Business, UAE, UAE, UAE businesses https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/could-this-ipo-make-elon-musk-the-worlds-first-trillionaire-while-shaking-everyone-elses-portfolio-1.500572323 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/v6tzdbnq/Copy_of_ukraine_spacex_1stld_writethru_e9736c78_4db2_11ee_a977_8b5e93821e94_1695285927662_18ab6ea5f2.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/vbk00qpw/preview.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/3jzxfogf/Space_X_178ff5eabab_original_ratio.jpg Starship, SpaceX's newest and biggest rocket. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T16:59:45.131+04:00 Could this IPO make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire, while shaking everyone else’s portfolio? Markets, Elon Musk https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-refers-social-media-user-to-prosecutors-over-remarks-targeting-a-brotherly-state-1.500572284 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/44wwpeo7/saudi-850x560.jpg The General Authority of Media Regulation said the content was deemed to be in violation of regulations governing digital and media content. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T16:26:18.656+04:00 Saudi Arabia refers social media user to prosecutors over remarks targeting a brotherly state Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-premium-residency-holders-required-to-obtain-dedicated-work-permits-1.500572297 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/99ev2a2g/Premium-Residency The platform said subscription fees for establishments vary according to company size and are calculated based on the total number of employees. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T16:25:59.179+04:00 Saudi Arabia: Premium Residency holders required to obtain dedicated work permits Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/pope-leo-xiv-meets-migrants-on-the-spanish-island-of-tenerife-1.500572298 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/yxwl1fib/newsml_afp_com_20260612T093134Z_doc_b6uu9ur.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T16:21:17.334+04:00 Pope Leo XIV meets migrants on the Spanish island of Tenerife World, news-video https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/qatar-rejects-washington-post-allegations-on-lng-shutdown-calls-report-unfounded-and-misleading-1.500572294 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/gpfybjq2/Qatarflag Officials accuse critics of undermining mediation, damaging ties with United States Gulf News en 2026-06-12T16:15:02.462+04:00 Qatar rejects Washington Post allegations on LNG shutdown, calls report ‘unfounded’ and misleading Qatar, fake news, Iran, Qatar https://gulfnews.com/travel/emirates-to-screen-every-fifa-world-cup-2026-match-onboard-1.500572216 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/01/21/Emirates_inflight_entertainment_resources1_16a310737f8_large.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/lvr2oelm/full.jpg Emirates’ FIFA World Cup 26 screening schedule on the Sport 24 live channel via ice. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-14/1jy2axsz/dsc-6599-808209.jpg Emirates’ ICE offers 6,500+ on-demand channels in 40+ languages, featuring thousands of hours of movies, TV, music, and podcasts. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T16:10:35.651+04:00 Emirates to screen every FIFA World Cup 2026 match onboard Travel, Living-UAE, World Cup, Lifestyle, Sport, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/smoke-rises-as-israeli-strikes-hit-south-lebanese-village-1.500572278 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/qu63xk1q/newsml_afp_com_20260603T130103Z_doc_b4vg3t3.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T16:08:47.811+04:00 Smoke rises as Israeli strikes hit south Lebanese village Mena, news-video https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/spartan-city-is-back-in-abu-dhabi-3km-obstacle-race-set-to-test-strength-and-stamina-1.500570923 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/obb6fpub/spartan-city-1.jpg Spartan city Gulf News en 2026-06-12T16:04:58.153+04:00 Spartan City is back in Abu Dhabi: 3km obstacle race set to test strength and stamina Entertainment, Lifestyle, Sport https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/how-are-grade-12-results-calculated-uae-ministry-clarifies-1.500572247 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/1obhm3fa/Grade-12 A student's total score is derived from the marks achieved in Group A subjects, which are presented on the certificate in both numerical and letter-grade formats. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T15:48:24.078+04:00 How are Grade 12 results calculated? UAE ministry clarifies Education, Education https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/nobody-knows-my-husband-millie-bobby-brown-shuts-down-trolling-over-marriage-to-jake-bongiovi-1.500572245 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/famckzpl/newsml_afp_com_20251106T000000Z_PH_GTY_2245452581.jpeg Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi attend Netflix's "Stranger Things" Season 5 World Premiere at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres on November 06, 2025 in Hollywood, California. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T15:44:55.244+04:00 'Nobody knows my husband': Millie Bobby Brown shuts down trolling over marriage to Jake Bongiovi Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/is-a-verbal-termination-legal-in-the-uae-what-the-law-says-1.500572241 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/zvuz0eqj/pexels-khwanchai-4175021.jpg A Gulf News reader was verbally let go with no written confirmation and unpaid salary. A UAE legal expert explains what rights employees have and what to do next https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-25/io589t3q/LY_1.jpg Ludmila Yamalova, founder and managing partner of HPL Yamalova & Plewka FZCO Legal Consultancy. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T15:43:54.936+04:00 Is a verbal termination legal in the UAE? What the law says Living-Ask-Us, Ask Gulf News, UAE Labour Law, UAE gratuity https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/etihad-passengers-to-get-free-abu-dhabi-medical-travel-cover-1.500572227 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/ak5n15ze/Abu-Dhabi.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T15:33:47.218+04:00 Etihad passengers to get free Abu Dhabi medical travel cover Aviation, Etihad Airways https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-police-warn-of-tyre-risks-as-summer-heat-raises-accident-threat-1.500572226 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/pjt52r5g/Screenshot Abu Dhabi Police released video footage of traffic accidents caused by tyre blowouts while vehicles were in motion. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T15:32:42.297+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police warn of tyre risks as summer heat raises accident threat UAE, UAE, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/court-crime/snakes-scorpions-frogs-dubai-customs-uncovers-223-live-animals-in-abandoned-suitcase-1.500572220 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/ig71o581/HKmyI2OXQAAKqny.jpg Dubai Customs foils bid to smuggle 223 live animals in unclaimed airport suitcase Gulf News en 2026-06-12T15:18:37.730+04:00 Snakes, scorpions, frogs: Dubai Customs uncovers 223 live animals in abandoned suitcase Court-Crime, crime, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/david-hockney-contemporary-master-of-brilliant-bold-colours-dies-at-88-1.500572212 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/vldz87me/newsml_afp_com_20260612T094222Z_doc_b6ux49e.jpeg British artist David Hockney gestures during a preview of The Queen's Window, a new stained glass window designed by Hockney and created by Barley Studio York, at Westminster Abbey in central London on September 26, 2018. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/ruapz65e/newsml_afp_com_20260612T095418Z_doc_b6v24cq.jpeg Artist David Hockney poses with his artworks "Card Players #3 2014" (L) and "A Bigger Card Players 2015" at a press preview of his new exhibition entitled "Painting and Photography" in central London, on May 14, 2015. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T15:07:16.744+04:00 David Hockney, contemporary master of brilliant, bold colours, dies at 88 Europe, UK https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/free-parking-darb-toll-exemption-announced-in-abu-dhabi-during-hijri-new-year-holiday-1.500572194 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/1qcyde3q/HKmk8AUWsAAb1kN.jpg Mawaqif fees, most Darb tolls waived for one-day holiday break Gulf News en 2026-06-12T15:01:16.324+04:00 Free parking, Darb toll exemption announced in Abu Dhabi during Hijri New Year holiday Transport, UAE Public holidays, parking https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah-based-kerala-expat-plans-family-holiday-after-dh500000-big-ticket-win-1.500572171 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/d1j5doat/Jinoy-Kumar.jpg Jinoy Kumar Gulf News en 2026-06-12T14:50:10.997+04:00 Sharjah-based Kerala expat plans family holiday after Dh500,000 Big Ticket win UAE, UAE, Indian expats, Big Ticket https://gulfnews.com/business/property/uaes-majid-al-futtaim-denies-war-related-delays-at-tilal-al-ghaf-homes-1.500572160 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/09/09/Tilal-Al-Ghaf-in-Dubailand-Lagoon_17471e7b050_large.jpg Tilal Al Ghaf in Dubailand Gulf News en 2026-06-12T14:31:57.509+04:00 UAE’s Majid Al Futtaim denies war-related delays at Tilal Al Ghaf homes Property, Dubai property https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/new-zealand-great-kane-williamson-retires-from-international-cricket-1.500572159 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-09/7swjhpx3/newsml_afp_com_20251209T235707Z_doc_87lw8xc.jpeg Kane Williamson Gulf News en 2026-06-12T14:28:17.981+04:00 New Zealand great Kane Williamson retires from international cricket Cricket https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/moonwalks-in-dubai-world-famous-michael-jackson-tribute-act-returns-this-july-1.500572151 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/02/11/Michael-Jackson-1549872874477_16a4a15d9d6_large.jpg Michael Jackson Gulf News en 2026-06-12T14:24:50.776+04:00 Moonwalks in Dubai: World-famous Michael Jackson tribute act returns this July Entertainment, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/the-fourth-ticket-was-the-charm-uae-based-indian-expat-wins-dh250000-in-big-ticket-1.500572133 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/h3r0dcrp/Sharad-Singh.jpg Sharad Kumar Singh Gulf News en 2026-06-12T14:16:46.145+04:00 The fourth ticket was the charm: UAE-based Indian expat wins Dh250,000 in Big Ticket UAE, UAE, Indian expats, Big Ticket https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/kuwait-airways-starts-direct-zurich-flights-for-summer-travel-1.500572139 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-26/ojjrqy1o/newsml_afp_com_20260426T150441Z_doc_a8zx8kk.jpeg A Kuwait Airways aeroplane prepares to land at Kuwait International Airport, in Kuwait City. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T14:16:23.237+04:00 Kuwait Airways starts direct Zurich flights for summer travel Aviation, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/a-new-era-for-global-banking-dhabi-launches-at-adgm-1.500572118 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/z71xsydk/IMG7175.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T13:57:41.375+04:00 A new era for global banking: Dhabi launches at ADGM Company News https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/deadpool-wolverine-cinematographer-suffers-severe-neck-injuries-in-himachal-crash-1.500572101 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/lt4bnqha/IMG4492.webp The acclaimed Hollywood cinematographer underwent a multi-specialist surgery and remains under observation in Chandigarh hospital. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T13:57:34.662+04:00 'Deadpool & Wolverine' cinematographer suffers severe neck injuries in Himachal crash Entertainment, HollyWood, hollywood https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/uae-expands-summer-protection-for-delivery-workers-with-12000-rest-stations-1.500572063 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/8kjt9ad7/2tk04ji21ka0z4kpo.jpg MoHRE rolls out summer initiative as midday outdoor work restrictions begin. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T13:51:42.118+04:00 UAE expands summer protection for delivery workers with 12,000 rest stations Transport, delivery service, MoHRE, Summer https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/indian-television-and-film-actor-dinyar-tirandaz-dies-at-69-1.500572099 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/hnggsuo1/dinyar.avif Television brought him widespread recognition through popular shows like Nukkad, Byomkesh Bakshi, and the sitcom Zabaan Sambhal Ke Gulf News en 2026-06-12T13:40:42.856+04:00 Indian television and film actor Dinyar Tirandaz dies at 69 Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-expat-in-uae-wins-dh1-million-big-ticket-raffle-will-give-it-all-to-daughter-1.500572096 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/rjm23j4b/Kishoresh-Rout-.jpeg Kishoresh Rout Gulf News en 2026-06-12T13:37:16.586+04:00 Indian expat in UAE wins Dh1 million Big Ticket raffle, will give it all to daughter UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-police-hit-reckless-drivers-with-dh2000-fine-23-black-points-and-60-day-seizure-after-viral-stunt-video-1.500572013 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/k4nuxo2i/reckless-driving.jpg Dubai Police warn motorists that reckless driving can lead to fines and impoundment. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/mcvqom9l/Reckless_driving_3.jpg Dubai Police warn motorists that reckless driving can lead to fines and impoundment. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T13:24:20.904+04:00 Dubai Police hit reckless driver with Dh2,000 fine, 23 black points and 60-day seizure after viral stunt video Crime, dubai traffic fines, traffic fines, Dubai, UAE traffic fines, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-jaishankar-defends-russian-oil-purchases-challenges-europe-on-arms-exports-1.500572077 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/bvyzhfm7/newsml_afp_com_20260611T103550Z_doc_b6q66mg.jpeg Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (R) and India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar meet in Helsinki, Finland on June 11, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T13:18:57.326+04:00 India: Jaishankar defends Russian oil purchases, challenges Europe on arms exports India, india, Russia https://gulfnews.com/sport/amna-al-qubaisi-named-among-times-100-most-influential-people-in-sports-1.500572061 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/xb5c2wt3/PDA2707-opq4496619655-1.jpg The Emirati racer joins an elite list of athletes https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-22/6n8gi15f/200909_Ronaldo_174706f2e42_large.jpg Al Qubaisi joins the likes of footballing legend Cristiano Ronaldo on the list https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/czeame9q/181A7754_opq4488658955__1_.jpg Al Qubaisi was also the sole Arab representative included on TIME's inaugural sports list Gulf News en 2026-06-12T13:09:05.714+04:00 Amna Al Qubaisi named among TIME's 100 most influential people in sports Sport, Motorsport, UAE-Sport, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/england-sri-lanka-kick-off-womens-t20-world-cup-1.500571911 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/4dbz8qfd/newsml_afp_com_20260607T115427Z_doc_b69t9k3.jpeg The ICC Women's T20 World Cup gets under way on Friday 12 June https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/xymub6fg/WSF_ENG_VS_SF_092.JPG Nat Sciver-Brunt is a key player heading into the tournament opener for the Three Lions https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/k4obq841/newsml_afp_com_20260607T143137Z_doc_b6ab4un.jpeg Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu speaks as part of The Captains' Carnival, the activation event for the ICC Women's T20 cricket world cup 2026, in central London on June 7, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T12:54:45.866+04:00 England & Sri Lanka kick-off Women's T20 World Cup Sport, Cricket, cricket, ICC T20 WORLD CUP https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/what-the-new-asia-gcc-social-protection-platform-means-for-migrant-workers-1.500572037 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/8nnmtp1z/IMG6700.JPG.webp From left to right: Valerie Schmitt, Mohammed bin Hassan Al Obaidli, Hans Cacdac, and Gladys Cisneros Gulf News en 2026-06-12T12:54:35.204+04:00 What the new Asia-GCC social protection platform means for migrant workers Gulf, Asia, Philippines, Philippines, Asia, Gulf https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/uae-traffic-alert-dubai-to-sharjah-exit-on-emirates-road-to-close-overnight-for-10-days-for-etihad-rail-works-1.500572016 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/fdm4vkq2/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-12-at-12.31.40-PM.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T12:49:53.143+04:00 UAE traffic alert: Dubai to Sharjah exit on Emirates Road to close overnight for 10 days for Etihad Rail works Transport https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/happy-birthday-mr-president-donald-trump-to-celebrate-80th-birthday-with-cage-fight-at-white-house-1.500572036 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/mtta2voy/cage.jpg The arena for the UFC Freedom 250 fights on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/11/15/Donald-Trump-_19331029ad5_large.jpg A file photo of Donald Trump https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/11/15/Donald-Trump-_19331029ad5_large.jpg Donald Trump Gulf News en 2026-06-12T12:42:30.541+04:00 Happy Birthday Mr. President: Donald Trump to celebrate 80th birthday with cage fight at White House Americas, Donald Trump https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/sp-jain-school-of-global-management-wins-2026-prme-regional-sustainability-award-for-student-led-initiatives-1.500572026 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/wk2dfynm/DSC0978-2.jpg SP Jain School of Global Management’s Intercollege UAE Sustainability Championship in partnership with Flocard https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/ndm9ggpz/Group-Recall.png SP Jain students participating in the hands-on e-waste workshop in partnership with Recall and WAT https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/sgc1babu/PRME-winnerS-P-Jain.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T12:40:53.189+04:00 SP Jain School of Global Management wins 2026 PRME Regional Sustainability Award for student-led initiatives GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-son-hacks-father-to-death-moments-after-losing-property-battle-1.500571991 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/02/07/Police-line_1701e40e148_large.jpg An elderly man was allegedly hacked to death by his son over a property dispute in India. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T12:05:02.200+04:00 India: Son hacks father to death moments after losing property battle India, crime, india https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/home-and-kitchen/how-to-build-the-best-fifa-world-cup-2026-viewing-setup-under-dh1000-in-the-uae-8-budget-friendly-picks-1.500570783 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-14/0hd1fexr/FIFA-World-Cup The FIFA World Cup begins on June 11 Gulf News en 2026-06-12T11:57:30.170+04:00 How to build the best FIFA World Cup 2026 viewing setup under Dh1,000 in the UAE: 8 budget-friendly picks BestBuys-Home-and-Kitchen, World Cup https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/trust-gulf-news-best-buys-codes-for-exclusive-deals-in-the-uae-1.500517984 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-24/8ud2r9g0/Discounts-hero-image-2X.png Gulf News en 2026-06-12T11:56:06.104+04:00 Trust Gulf News’ Best Buys codes for exclusive deals in the UAE Best-Buys, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/deadly-blow-unbreakable-spirit-raul-jiménezs-world-cup-redemption-1.500571980 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/lsngidqy/newsml_afp_com_20260611T214053Z_doc_b6tr6r7.jpeg Mexico's forward Raul Jimenez was brought to tears after scoring his first World Cup goal https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/skglzah3/newsml_afp_com_20260611T231645Z_doc_b6tx2ay.jpeg The number nine rose highest to score his country's second goal of the game https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/c6byy6sb/Raul_Jimenez_resources1_16a3106c6bf_large.jpg Jimenez has recently agreed to return back to Wolves ahead of the new season Gulf News en 2026-06-12T11:50:06.941+04:00 Deadly Blow, Unbreakable Spirit: Raul Jiménez's World Cup Redemption Sport, Football, World Cup, football, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/uae/fujairah-lights-700km-of-roads-with-24500-smart-led-units-1.500571972 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/9m7ecic2/Fujairah The initiative was launched under the directives and close supervision of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T11:44:51.671+04:00 Fujairah lights 700km of roads with 24,500 smart LED units UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-property-values-nearly-doubled-in-top-communities-since-2021-1.500571960 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-06/k5gr93og/newsml_afp_com_20260606T105711Z_doc_b6868f3.jpeg The Dubai Marina skyline is pictured in Dubai on June 6, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T11:33:36.637+04:00 Dubai property values nearly doubled in top communities since 2021 Property, Dubai property https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-ministry-of-higher-education-drives-ai-powered-digital-transformation-to-streamline-student-and-university-services-1.500571919 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/irucejtr/mohesr-ministry.jpg mohesr-ministry Gulf News en 2026-06-12T11:30:18.992+04:00 UAE Ministry of Higher Education drives AI-powered digital transformation to streamline student and university services UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/end-of-us-iran-war-trump-has-a-message-to-ordinary-iranians-1.500571953 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/01/19/Iran-Protests_16fbd554ffa_large.jpg Anti-government protesters attend a demonstration at the Tehran University campus. File photo taken on. January 14, 2020. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/11/06/Iran-protests_1844e032aff_large.jpg This image grab from a UGC video posted on November 3, 2022, reportedly shows Iranian protesters marching along a highway in Iran's northern city of Karaj. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/09/25/Iran-protest_18374ff1593_large.jpg This grab taken from a UGC video and dated to September 22, 2022 shows Iranian demonstrators burning their headscarves and setting fire to a trash bin in the capital Tehran. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-18/pybs6xg5/newsml_afp_com_20260318T001734Z_doc_a3p44f6.jpeg Iranian protesters gather during a demonstration organized by diaspora groups calling for political change in Iran and responding to appeals by opposition figures, outside the Iranian Interests Section in Washington, DC, on March 17, 2026, Gulf News en 2026-06-12T11:28:41.933+04:00 End of US-Iran war? Trump has a message to ordinary Iranians Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/indian-shooting-legend-jaspal-rana-dies-at-49-1.500571965 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/k1nb6uvw/202606123822212.jpg Jaspal Rana remains India’s most successful Commonwealth Games athlete, winning 15 medals across four editions of the Games between 1994 and 2006. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T11:25:37.558+04:00 Indian shooting legend Jaspal Rana dies at 49 India, Sport, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sheikh-mohamed-promotes-shayma-yousef-alawadhi-to-senior-uae-ministry-post-1.500571937 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-17/qc7hyq77/Shyama.jpg Shayma Yousef Alawadhi Gulf News en 2026-06-12T11:13:34.453+04:00 Sheikh Mohamed promotes Shayma Yousef Alawadhi to senior UAE ministry post Government, Sheikh mohamed https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/alia-bhatt-leads-yrfs-alpha-as-srk-cheers-her-fierce-avatar-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-spy-film-1.500571929 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/vmnojgdm/alia.avif Alia Bhatt in Alpha Gulf News en 2026-06-12T11:02:54.678+04:00 Alia Bhatt leads YRF’s Alpha as SRK cheers her fierce avatar: All you need to know about the spy film Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dmcc-plans-new-wealth-tool-for-family-offices-and-investors-1.500571918 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2018/5/15/1_16a08498836.2222054_1340401846_16a08498836_large.jpg The Dubai Multi-Commodities Centre (DMCC). Gulf News en 2026-06-12T10:45:35.146+04:00 DMCC plans new wealth tool for family offices and investors Markets, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-park-police-probe-8647-anti-trump-markings-on-national-mall-2-1.500571912 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/o389nafx/Mall.jpg Members of law enforcement respond to the National Mall as the numbers “8647” are seen in the grass on June 11, 2026 in Washington, DC. The numbers have been adopted by critics of President Donald Trump's administration, serving as a form of protest. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T10:21:06.209+04:00 What does 8647 mean and why did someone etch it into the National Mall? Anti-Donald Trump markings spark probe Americas, Donald Trump https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/dubai-gold-prices-rebound-above-dh500-after-steep-midweek-fall-1.500571903 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-17/23mhfxm2/Stock-Gold-Dubai-2025 Deira Gold Souk, Dubai Gulf News en 2026-06-12T10:19:17.900+04:00 Dubai gold prices rebound above Dh500 after steep midweek fall Retail, UAE Gold, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/sport/canada-us-kick-off-world-cup-campaigns-1.500571891 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/nowve76z/USA-GAME Christian Pulisic , Miguel Almiron , Jonathan Osorio and Edin Dzeko will be in action next in the FIFA World Cup https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/2korxu2l/newsml_afp_com_20260522T010109Z_doc_b3nd7zt.jpeg Canada will be hopeful star man Alphonso Davies will be fit to start the match https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/92evuybh/newsml_afp_com_20260606T225228Z_doc_b6976xp.jpeg The US national team were beat in their final warm up game against Germany Gulf News en 2026-06-12T10:04:33.106+04:00 Canada & U.S set to kick-off World Cup campaigns Sport, Football, World Cup, football, FIFA World Cup, America, Canada https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-brazilian-referee-explains-red-card-in-english-becomes-viral-meme-as-nobody-understands-1.500571873 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/uoi1ferz/Brazzilian-referee South African players' stare at referee's decision sparks laughter https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/uoi1ferz/Brazzilian-referee South African players' stare at referee's decision sparks laughter Gulf News en 2026-06-12T09:58:22.627+04:00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazilian referee explains red card in English, becomes viral meme as nobody understands World Cup, Football, football https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/how-the-409-billion-fifa-world-cup-effect-could-lift-gulf-travel-and-spending-1.500571859 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2018/12/11/181210_football_fifa_world_resources1_16a0853f701_large.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/q2buf3qh/newsml_afp_com_20260611T000000Z_PH_GTY_2281155638.jpeg A general view of the inside of the stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T09:25:11.603+04:00 How the $40.9 billion FIFA World Cup effect could lift Gulf travel and spending Markets, World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/shakira-at-fifa-world-cup-how-many-times-has-she-performed-inside-her-20-year-reign-1.500571848 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/bbw8va8c/preview.jpg Shakira performs during the opening ceremony before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) Gulf News en 2026-06-12T09:22:15.011+04:00 Shakira at FIFA World Cup: How many times has she performed? Inside her 20-year reign World Cup, Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-says-no-final-deal-reached-despite-trump-claims-of-breakthrough-1.500571864 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/t4p7czlq/Iran.jpg A woman walks past a banner bearing the images of the late founder of the Islamic Revolution supreme leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (L), the late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei and his son, the current supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei (R), erected along a street at the Vanak Square in Tehran. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T09:21:20.136+04:00 Iran says no final deal reached despite Trump claims of breakthrough Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/baby-elephant-born-at-uk-zoo-delights-visitors-with-playful-ball-games-1.500571839 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/9fkrws2y/Screenshot-2026-06-12-at-12.30.55-PM.png Staff at London's Whipsnade Zoo said the newborn elephant has integrated well with the herd and is developing normally under the watchful care of his mother and other female elephants. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T09:06:50.219+04:00 Baby elephant born at UK zoo delights visitors with playful ball games Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-is-raising-expectations-that-this-time-he-really-will-close-deal-with-iran-to-wind-down-war-1.500571852 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/2d1y8bz3/newsml_afp_com_20260611T000000Z_PH_GTY_2281119330.jpeg President Donald Trump speaks during a proclamation signing ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House on June 11, 2026 in Washington, DC. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T09:04:00.316+04:00 Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war Americas, Mena, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/gulf-news-focuses-on-fun-with-world-cup-2026-fan-predictor-uae-based-stars-and-hawk-forecasts-1.500571828 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-14/0hd1fexr/FIFA-World-Cup The Fifa World Cup Gulf News en 2026-06-12T08:48:34.716+04:00 Gulf News focuses on fun with World Cup 2026 fan predictor, UAE-based stars and hawk forecasts World Cup, Shawk the Hawk Predictions https://gulfnews.com/your-money/saving-investment/indian-rupee-pakistani-rupee-and-philippine-peso-stay-soft-lifting-dirham-value-for-expats-should-you-remit-now-1.500301712 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/3o0y721c/STAFFBUS_260605_Al_Ansari_Exchange_VSAKLANI_181780888245393.jpg Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T08:34:39.443+04:00 Indian rupee, Pakistani rupee and Philippine peso stay soft, lifting dirham value for expats. Should you remit now? YourMoney-Saving-Investment, Pakistan, Philippines, India, Markets, Pakistan, Indian Rupee, india, Philippines, Philippine peso, UAE remittance https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/uaes-first-publicly-neurodivergent-owned-mental-health-center-launches-in-dubai-1.500571814 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/uwh8ilr4/Elaine-Maichin.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T08:24:41.475+04:00 UAE’s first publicly neurodivergent-owned mental health center launches in Dubai Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/jose-mourinho-returns-to-real-madrid-after-13-years-1.500571816 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2018/12/04/Jose_Mourinho_resources1_16a0853a5c3_large.jpg Jose Mourinho Gulf News en 2026-06-12T08:20:40.274+04:00 Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid after 13 years Football https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/the-bts-7-connection-written-in-the-stars-why-armys-see-poetry-in-the-recurring-pattern-13-years-on-1.500571793 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-26/76audbxd/newsml_afp_com_20260525T000000Z_PH_GTY_2278220749.jpeg Jungkook, Jin, Jimin, RM, J-Hope, V and Suga of BTS accept the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 52nd American Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T08:07:39.096+04:00 The BTS ‘7’ connection: Written in the stars? Why ARMYs see poetry in the recurring pattern 13 years on Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-dusty-winds-humid-nights-and-scorching-inland-heat-ahead-1.500571747 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/b3am9tg2/Weather The UAE will see generally fair weather on Friday, with low cloud cover developing over eastern areas and temperatures climbing to as high as 47°C inland. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/qtsbeyoq/WEATHER_3_1623326813124_179f5d16bc5_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T07:41:22.225+04:00 UAE weather: Dusty winds, humid nights and scorching inland heat ahead Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-renews-iran-attacks-tehran-says-it-closed-strait-of-hormuz-2-1.500570413 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/0hyq8m7h/newsml_afp_com_20260611T194153Z_doc_b6tg4ce.jpeg US President Donald Trump speaks before signing a proclamation in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/0hyq8m7h/newsml_afp_com_20260611T194153Z_doc_b6tg4ce.jpeg US President Donald Trump speaks before signing a proclamation in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-10/45w5jwsk/nato.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/m282ng2p/cairo.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/epmyt5oz/arab.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/187brn6b/cent.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T07:16:32.767+04:00 US renews attacks amid Hormuz and Oman flashpoints; Trump vows 'very hard' strike and Kharg Island seizure, then cancels and touts Europe peace deal signing Americas, Bahrain, Mena, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-var-under-the-spotlight-after-mexico-vs-south-africa-how-video-assistant-referees-work-1.500571757 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/mwgyd2qh/preview.jpg Referee Wilton Sampaio, of Brazil, show the red card to South Africa's Themba Zwane during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) Gulf News en 2026-06-12T06:56:04.398+04:00 FIFA World Cup 2026: VAR under the spotlight after Mexico vs South Africa — how video assistant referees work World Cup, Sport, Technology https://gulfnews.com/uae/excellence-awards-2026-gets-under-way-today-1.500571158 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/u0znuq43/Excellence-Awards-2025.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/hdhouev5/Sheikha-Alia-Image.jpg Sheikha Alia Bint Khalid Al Qassimi, Managing Director of the UAE National Orchestra, and the guest of honour at the awards Gulf News en 2026-06-12T06:30:00.000+04:00 Excellence Awards 2026 gets under way today UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/friday-sermon-june-12-2026-the-prophetic-migration-1.500571606 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/12/01/191201-grand-mosque_16ec1763a69_large.jpg Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque [File image used for illustrative purposes only] Gulf News en 2026-06-12T06:00:00.000+04:00 Friday sermon, June 12, 2026: 'The Prophetic Migration' UAE https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/5-free-cozy-mobile-games-that-prove-relaxing-doesnt-have-to-cost-a-thing-1.500569769 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-10/qhdiahyx/cats-and-soup-magic-recipe.jpg Cats and Soup is an idle game in which you place different cats in a forest kitchen, watch them chop vegetables and stir pots, and gradually expand your operation by unlocking new recipes, stations and decorations. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-10/4igsz3i3/maxresdefault.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-10/goihvsn1/SecretCatForestTN.webp https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-10/0fzzvkgl/Site-community-image.webp https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-10/evo7xk7p/81df8ead5a8dce42674eda918535694b136ec2mv2.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-10/4agl1dgj/unnamed.webp Gulf News en 2026-06-12T06:00:00.000+04:00 5 free cozy mobile games that prove relaxing doesn't have to cost a thing Lifestyle, Gaming, lifestyle, Mobile phones https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-uaes-golden-visa-is-helping-residents-build-businesses-families-and-stability-i-can-plan-my-future-here-1.500571546 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/hx82q627/Untitled-design-2.jpg Left: Uma Maheshwari, received her Golden Visa after graduating with First Class Honours from Middlesex University Dubai. Right: Jennifer Blandos, Founder and CEO Female Fusion & now building Zari Health https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/cfuon3x6/jennifer.jpeg The UAE is home for Jennifer Blandos, as she says. “We wouldn’t know where else to go.” https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/49lytbkb/IMG-20260611-WA0003.jpg.jpeg Maréva Koulamallah, founder and CEO of Marevak Consulting: "Regardless of any potential future relocation, I would always seek to preserve my connection to the UAE and maintain a presence here." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/dce63y3g/anna.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/s92zfr5i/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-10-at-10.03.55.jpeg Chandan Sojitra: "It has given us the freedom in the sense that a job does not dictate if we can stay or have to leave the country..." Gulf News en 2026-06-12T06:00:00.000+04:00 How UAE's Golden Visa is helping residents build businesses, families and stability: 'I can plan my future here' UAE, Lifestyle, United in Strength https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/japan-s-korea-markets-jump-after-trump-claims-iran-deal-reached-1.500571686 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/09etzwnq/20260420391f.jpg At around 0030 GMT the Nikkei 225 was up 3.91 percent, after briefly jumping above four percent, while South Korea's benchmark Kospi index surged 7.80 percent. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T05:55:06.545+04:00 Japan, S. Korea markets jump after Trump claims Iran deal reached Markets https://gulfnews.com/uae-success-stories/what-32-years-in-the-uae-taught-an-indian-expat-about-success-1.500571333 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/69500dzi/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-10-at-21.31.56-3.jpeg Koshy Joseph, owner of Alpha Byte Computers https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/005ipiph/Man.jpg Koshy Joseph, owner of Alpha Byte Computers https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/fp2upnh6/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-10-at-21.31.56-4.jpeg Joseph when he worked as a financial accountant https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/yz105fb7/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-10-at-21.31.56-2.jpeg Some of Joseph's staff in Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/w1644y6d/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-10-at-21.31.56.jpeg From left to right: Joseph's daughter Rayna, his wife Tessy, himself, and his daughter Riya Gulf News en 2026-06-12T05:45:00.000+04:00 What 32 years in the UAE taught an Indian expat about success UAE Success Stories, people, UAE, Stories-of-success, UAE, Indian expats, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/police-officer-in-toronto-killed-in-shooting-linked-to-investigation-of-a-us-consulate-attack-1.500571704 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/olm283m7/marc-pini.jpeg Marc Pinizotto, 43 (second from right), with his family https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/87s4s1p4/Jabbi.jpg Zara Jabbi was a youth at the time this photograph was taken. A court has authorized the Toronto Police Service to publish his identity for a period of five days to assist investigators in locating him. That authorization expires on Monday, June 15, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T05:44:49.869+04:00 Police officer in Toronto killed in shooting linked to investigation of a US consulate attack Toronto police officer killed US Consulate https://gulfnews.com/world/ilo-launches-global-just-transition-policy-gateway-1.500571711 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-09/kmqb6nmb/newsml_afp_com_20251109T153738Z_doc_83j77tl.jpeg Colombia's Minister of the Interior Armando Benedetti, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Colombia's Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio, Antonella Petro, Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, European Council President Antonio Costa, EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, EU Executive Vice-President for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition Teresa Ribera and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pose for the family photo ahead of the CELAC-EU Summit in Santa Marta, Colombia on November 9, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T05:21:43.198+04:00 ILO launches global 'Just Transition' policy gateway World https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/thai-princess-bajrakitiyabha-who-was-known-for-her-legal-work-dies-at-47-1.500571702 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/w74x5s1j/preview.jpg Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn gestures as he speaks with Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol while meeting supporters in Bangkok, Thailand. File photo published on Nov. 1, 2020. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/aa8nhduo/newsml_afp_com_20260612T010335Z_doc_b6tz3zt.jpeg Thailand's Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti (L), Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol (C) and King Maha Vajiralongkorn (R) wave from the balcony of Suddhaisavarya Prasad Hall of the Grand Palace as they grant a public audience on the final day of his royal coronation in Bangkok on May 6, 2019. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T05:13:46.936+04:00 Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who was known for her legal work, dies at 47 thailand princess bajrakitiyabha obituary https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/how-the-middle-east-is-rewriting-the-rules-of-life-sciences-1.500571230 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/p0mhk6j8/WLD-LIFE-SCIENCE-Read-Only.jpg An increasing number of countries recognise that life sciences, encompassing the innovation, research, development, manufacturing, and technologies behind modern medicine, represent far more than healthcare delivery alone. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/svxogxdo/Isabel_Afonso_CEO_Arcera_Life_Sciences_2.jpeg Isabel Afonso Gulf News en 2026-06-12T05:02:00.000+04:00 How the Middle East is rewriting the rules of life sciences Op-Eds, Science, Health https://gulfnews.com/world/heat-killed-200000-people-in-europe-in-just-four-years-who-1.500571687 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/veadp197/summer_swiss_1655568142546_181778d1126_original_ratio.jpg People swim in the river Limmat at Letten, in Zurichin this file photo taken on June 18, 2022. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T04:54:14.666+04:00 Heat killed 200,000 people in Europe in just four years: WHO World, Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/global-heat-el-nino-is-officially-here-how-it-affects-different-parts-of-the-planet-1.500571402 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-20/qftqi1dh/20240429_el_nino_18f2af2bacb_original_ratio.jpg El Nino exacerbates and prolongs hot and dry conditions typical for March, April and May. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/ysyntt0a/Screenshot-2026-06-12-at-8.43.12-AM.png Just in: El Nino forms and expected to strengthen, say weather data analysts. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-02/zfsqcupi/El_Nino_map_el_nino.jpg WMO says El Nino increases risk of extreme weather. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2016/2/12/1_16a0821d033.1671239_3026880518_16a0821d033_large.jpg Malawians queue for food aid distributed by the United Nations World Food Progamme (WFP). Gulf News en 2026-06-12T04:40:48.709+04:00 Global heat: El Nino is officially here — how it may affect you World https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/he-gave-life-to-my-paintings-friends-bid-farewell-to-sharjah-tiktok-murder-victim-ahead-of-repatriation-1.500571655 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-04/cktuzrye/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-03-at-2.09.29-PM.jpeg Ismail Ponnan Ibrahim Kutty Gulf News en 2026-06-12T04:00:08.190+04:00 'He gave life to my paintings': Friends bid farewell to Sharjah ‘TikTok murder’ victim ahead of repatriation Crime, people, India, UAE, kerala, Indian expats, india, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/uae-sri-lanka-trade-deal-could-be-finalised-within-a-year-1.500571215 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-04/w5yf6w7b/Sri-Lanka.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-04/wzzvntu3/Alexi-Gunasekera.jpg Alexi Gunasekera, Consul General of Sri Lanka to Dubai and Northern Emirates. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T04:00:00.000+04:00 UAE-Sri Lanka trade deal could be finalised within a year economy, UAE, Sri Lanka https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-confirms-readiness-to-host-2026-un-crime-congress-in-september-1.500571590 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-09/6uhs0aec/Abudhabiskyline-2026 Abu dhabi skyline https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/b9ycl3ey/ouo04icj1ka1u30po.jpg The UAE will host the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi in September. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T03:33:23.689+04:00 UAE confirms readiness to host 2026 UN Crime Congress in September UAE, World https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2026-opening-day-controversies-protests-ticket-price-outrage-and-fan-zone-chaos-1.500571662 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/0m7ijp3d/newsml_afp_com_20260611T215417Z_doc_b6tr6q9.jpeg Relatives of missing persons and members of search collectives protest during the opening of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in downtown Guadalajara, Jalisco state, Mexico, on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/9kf5d44p/newsml_afp_com_20260611T191249Z_doc_b6td8qa.jpeg Mexican fans cheer at a watch party before the opening match of the 2026 World Cup football tournament at the FIFA Fan Zone in Houston, Texas, on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-10/6a6mrtns/newsml_afp_com_20260610T192910Z_doc_b6nc882.jpeg Police stand guard during an operation that keeps retained buses transporting students from Ayotzinapa who try to enter the city and join the protests of teachers and relatives of missing people ahead of the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, on the outskirts of Mexico City, on June 10, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/l2hb39a2/newsml_afp_com_20260611T203938Z_doc_b6tm8pt.jpeg Mexican fans celebrate Mexico's second goal against South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup football tournament at the FIFA Fan Zone in Houston, Texas, on June 11, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T03:26:11.462+04:00 World Cup 2026 opening day controversies: Protests, ticket-price outrage and fan-zone chaos World Cup, Americas, FIFA World Cup, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/c0o6xo6-civil-aviation-protests-icao-after-iranian-attack-1.500571567 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-04/7d04loyg/3.jpg CCTC footage shows the moment the Kuwait International Airport terminal was hit by Iranian Shahed-136 drone. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-04/7d04loyg/3.jpg CCTC footage shows the moment the Kuwait International Airport terminal was hit by Iranian Shahed-136 drone. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T03:00:08.182+04:00 Kuwait takes airport strike case to ICAO after Iranian drone attack Aviation, Mena https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/shakiras-world-cup-comeback-salma-hayeks-welcome-and-tylas-anthem-top-celebrity-moments-that-stole-show-1.500571649 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/3dfal6b2/newsml_afp_com_20260611T204900Z_doc_b6tm8rt.jpeg Colombian singer, songwriter and producer Shakira performs during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/07j2yid4/newsml_afp_com_20260611T204917Z_doc_b6tm8rx.jpeg Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer Burna Boy performs during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/hve3vid8/newsml_afp_com_20260611T224413Z_doc_b6tv8um.jpeg Colombian singer, songwriter and producer Shakira performs during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/kzgdji8n/newsml_afp_com_20260611T183713Z_doc_b6ta8ke.jpeg Colombian singer, songwriter and producer Shakira performs during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/3yhopqvp/newsml_afp_com_20260611T184055Z_doc_b6t99n6.jpeg Colombian singer and producer J Balvin performs during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/gq2w8beb/newsml_afp_com_20260611T191001Z_doc_b6te4we.jpeg South African singer and songwriter Tyla sings the South African anthem ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T02:59:10.177+04:00 Shakira's World Cup comeback, Salma Hayek's welcome, Tyla's anthem: Top celebrity moments that stole the show World Cup, Entertainment, HollyWood, Music, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/what-trump-claimed-is-in-the-us-iran-deal-1.500571643 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/0ygvws65/Ghalibaf-Trump.png A combo photo shows Iran's Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (left) and US President Donald Trump. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T02:43:44.320+04:00 What Trump claimed is in the US-Iran 'deal' — and Ghalibaf's warning Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/opening-delayed-for-us-canada-bridge-threatened-by-trump-1.500571276 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/q4mxzarv/preview.jpg FILE - The Gordie Howe Bridge is shown under construction between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, May 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-20/5pxip2ut/Gordie_Howe_International_Bridge_19228adb144_original_ratio.jpg The under-construction Gordie Howe International Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge that uses a series of cables attached to towers to support the bridge deck, providing both strength and flexibility. The bridge was anticipated to open in late 2024. In February 2026, US President Trump threatened to block the bridge due to "unfair" treatment of US in the construction. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T02:34:42.711+04:00 Opening delayed for US-Canada bridge threatened by Trump Americas https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/mexico-beat-south-africa-2-0-in-world-cup-opening-game-1.500571620 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/tysnvvhm/Jiménez-jumps-for-a-header-with-South-Africas-Ime-Okon.png Raul Jimenez jumps for a header with South Africa's Ime Okon. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T01:30:06.102+04:00 Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in World Cup opening game World Cup, WorldCup-Teams https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-begins-with-dazzling-mexico-spectacle-1.500571622 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/t5sxiv1z/newsml_afp_com_20260611T183656Z_doc_b6t99lh.jpeg The FIFA World Cup 2026 got underway in spectacular fashion with a vibrant opening ceremony in Mexico, setting the stage for football’s biggest tournament. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/kv6u3u1t/newsml_afp_com_20260611T184229Z_doc_b6tb6nq.jpeg Thousands of fans packed the venue as music, culture and sport came together in a dazzling celebration ahead of the opening match. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/3dfal6b2/newsml_afp_com_20260611T204900Z_doc_b6tm8rt.jpeg Colombian singer, songwriter and producer Shakira performs during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/ar4c3zfg/newsml_afp_com_20260611T204827Z_doc_b6tm8ru.jpeg Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer Burna Boy performs during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/x8tmdqge/newsml_afp_com_20260611T195322Z_doc_b6tg4br.jpeg An artist performs during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/bp44hsnw/newsml_afp_com_20260611T184419Z_doc_b6t99nf.jpeg Artists perform during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/qy1kep4i/newsml_afp_com_20260611T183646Z_doc_b6t99lp.jpeg Colourful performances, elaborate choreography and a festive atmosphere highlighted the ceremony, marking the start of a month-long football extravaganza. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/akp5iash/ANI_20260611203448.jpg Belinda and Los Angeles Azules perform during the opening ceremony before the match. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/3yhopqvp/newsml_afp_com_20260611T184055Z_doc_b6t99n6.jpeg Colombian singer and producer J Balvin performs during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/9dfn5y26/newsml_afp_com_20260611T204128Z_doc_b6tm8q6.jpeg Artists perform during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/lrhp5e1b/SouthAfricaMexicoWCupSoccer38157-0f510.jpg Mexican-American actress Salma Hayek gestures on the pitch before the start of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/oogtfik9/newsml_afp_com_20260611T190813Z_doc_b6te4nq.jpeg Mexican and South African flags during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/kzgdji8n/newsml_afp_com_20260611T183713Z_doc_b6ta8ke.jpeg Colombian singer, songwriter and producer Shakira performs during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/kx3z0lsq/newsml_afp_com_20260611T184155Z_doc_b6t99np.jpeg Artists perform during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T01:28:55.180+04:00 FIFA World Cup 2026 begins with dazzling Mexico spectacle World Cup, sports-photos, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-citizens-can-complete-arrival-procedures-at-mexico-airports-through-electronic-gates-1.500571584 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/tf903bld/newsml_afp_com_20260611T190721Z_doc_b6te29e.jpeg UAE citizens can now complete their entry procedures through electronic gates at a number of Mexican airports from Thursday. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T00:16:01.289+04:00 UAE citizens can complete arrival procedures at Mexico airports through electronic gates Government, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/dhahi-khalfan-leads-smart-healthcare-push-in-dubai-hospital-1.500571326 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/9slusvaw/Dhahi-Khalfan-leads-AI-healthcare-meeting-at-Dubai-hospital Dhahi Khalfan leads AI healthcare meeting at Dubai hospital https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/0b9ih62k/Dhahi-Khalfan-leads-AI-healthcare-meeting-at-Dubai-hospital Dhahi Khalfan leads AI healthcare meeting at Dubai hospital https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/20879a0h/مجلس-أمناء-سعيد-أحمد-لوتاه-الخيرية-يستعرض-مستجدات-مستشفى-3.jpg.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T00:12:48.862+04:00 Dhahi Khalfan leads smart healthcare push in Dubai hospital Health, Dubai, Health, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/saudi-pro-league-golden-boot-winner-scores-first-goal-of-world-cup-2026-1.500571580 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/woleskds/newsml_afp_com_20260611T192655Z_doc_b6tf3kc.jpeg Mexico's forward #16 Julian Quinones celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/woleskds/newsml_afp_com_20260611T192655Z_doc_b6tf3kc.jpeg Mexico's forward #16 Julian Quinones celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T23:41:25.585+04:00 Saudi Pro League Golden Boot winner scores first goal of World Cup 2026 World Cup, football https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-calls-off-iran-strikes-touts-imminent-peace-deal-1.500570810 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/v6fb58zb/trump_1636535909384_17d09243c1d_original_ratio.jpg Trump Halts Planned Iran Strikes, Claims Imminent Peace Deal as Markets Rally Gulf News en 2026-06-11T23:27:14.633+04:00 Trump calls off Iran strikes, touts imminent peace deal Americas, Mena, Gulf https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup-begins-with-mexico-hosting-south-africa-in-opening-match-1.500571508 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/sgon94lv/preview.jpg Playes of South Africa visit the stadium in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, a day before their opening FIFA World Cup match against Mexico. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) Gulf News en 2026-06-11T23:23:05.306+04:00 World Cup begins with Mexico hosting South Africa in opening match world cup mexico south africa https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/shakira-and-burna-boy-light-up-the-2026-world-cup-opening-ceremony-in-mexico-city-with-official-song-dai-dai-1.500571484 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/j765kby5/worl.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/kawlc5d3/shakira.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/7c3o2x1k/world1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-11T22:59:48.008+04:00 Shakira and Burna Boy light up the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City with official song 'Dai Dai Football, Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-names-prosecutor-jay-clayton-as-new-us-intel-chief-1.500571503 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-05/p2x7a0h9/preview.jpg US President Donald Trump on Thursday named prosecutor Jay Clayton as his new intelligence chief, after a backlash from Republicans over his bid to install an inexperienced ally in the post. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T22:24:47.136+04:00 Trump names prosecutor Jay Clayton as new US intel chief Americas https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-motorist-jailed-licence-suspended-after-road-rage-attack-1.500571430 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/63ynsdwo/road-rag-1.jpg Dubai court jailed a driver after a dangerous road rage incident. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/fl3b9wgt/road_rag_1.jpg Dubai court jailed a driver after a dangerous road rage incident. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T21:19:51.633+04:00 Dubai motorist jailed, licence suspended after road rage attack Crime, dubai traffic fines, traffic fines, Dubai, UAE traffic fines, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/sport/haaland-seals-dubai-schoolboys-world-cup-dream-1.500570677 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/vcqn2ntz/ERLING-AND-KID.jpg Qasim Qadir got a reply from his idol Gulf News en 2026-06-11T20:23:44.075+04:00 Haaland seals Dubai schoolboy's World Cup dream Sport, UAE-Sport, UAE, Manchester City, Dubai, Erling Haaland https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/pentagon-locked-down-after-hazardous-materials-incident-1.500571366 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/02/14/200214-Pentagon_17041661e73_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-11T20:22:43.423+04:00 Pentagon locked down after hazardous materials incident Americas https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/bangladesh-clinch-first-ever-odi-series-win-over-australia-2-1.500570993 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/515fiwu5/cricket.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-11T19:44:45.695+04:00 Bangladesh clinch first-ever ODI series win over Australia Cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/pilots-demand-answers-ahead-of-air-india-crash-anniversary-2-1.500571302 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/65gzrtu6/newsml_afp_com_20260611T134705Z_doc_b6qu8zj.jpeg A woman holding a portrait of her relatives, who died in the Air India Flight 171 crash last year, breaks down while visiting the accident site in Ahmedabad on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/zjdsnmkg/newsml_afp_com_20260611T020038Z_doc_b4xq99e.jpeg This combination of pictures released on June 11, 2026 shows (top) the tail of the Air India flight 171 after it crashed in a residential area near the airport in Ahmedabad on June 13, 2025 and the same location (below) on May 25, 2026 ahead of the first anniversary of this accident. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T18:54:34.746+04:00 Pilots demand answers ahead of Air India crash anniversary India, Aviation, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-police-join-global-barnahus-network-in-child-protection-leap-1.500571273 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/5nr217kb/Dubai-Police Illustrative image. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/5nr217kb/Dubai-Police Dubai Police https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/a506zy0l/شرطة-دبي-عضواً-في-شبكة-بارناهوس-الأوروبية-2.jpg.jpg Dubai Police join Barnahus Network, boosting global child protection. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/q1um08b2/شرطة-دبي-عضواً-في-شبكة-بارناهوس-الأوروبية.jpg.jpg Dubai Police first MENA law enforcement agency to join European child protection network after Norway Gulf News en 2026-06-11T18:51:34.615+04:00 Dubai Police join Global Barnahus Network in child protection leap Crime, Dubai, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/targeting-gulf-cities-and-civilian-facilities-threatens-regional-security-saqr-ghobash-1.500571246 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/15bpvsdt/sjl04iww1ka1dwapo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-11T18:40:09.104+04:00 Targeting Gulf cities and civilian facilities threatens regional security: Saqr Ghobash Government, Mena https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/why-a-thunderstorm-could-make-a-world-cup-match-last-for-hours-in-us-1.500571269 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/0dibf15e/Lightning-rule-in-US Fifa's thunderstorm protocol is going to be a problem https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/0dibf15e/Lightning-rule-in-US Fifa's thunderstorm protocol is going to be a problem Gulf News en 2026-06-11T18:36:52.374+04:00 Why a thunderstorm could make a World Cup match last for hours in US World Cup, football https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/us-admits-firing-hellfire-missiles-at-tanker-carrying-indian-crew-1.500571259 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/7es0yguh/ship.jpg A visual of the commercial vessel MT Jalveer, with Indian seafarers reportedly on board, attacked off the coast of Oman near the Shinas Port, on Thursday. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T18:24:50.043+04:00 US admits firing Hellfire missiles at tanker carrying Indian crew India, Mena, Americas, india, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/ras-al-khaimah-police-true-strength-is-saying-no-to-violence-1.500571152 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/05/05/200505-domestic-violence_171e4a1cf1a_large.jpg Ras Al Khaimah Police urge residents to reject violence and choose peace. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/kgznor01/say_no_to_violence.jpg Ras Al Khaimah Police urge residents to reject violence and choose peace. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/x93mm70h/bdd85b0f_31a4_476f_8605_4d93f123eea5.jpg Ras Al Khaimah Police urge residents to reject violence and choose peace. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T18:16:17.412+04:00 Ras Al Khaimah Police: True strength is saying no to violence Crime, crime, Ras Al Khaimah https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/a-second-chance-at-life-how-this-emirati-helps-juvenile-offenders-turn-their-lives-around-1.500571150 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/35q9qljq/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-11-at-13.50.53-2.jpeg Aisha Al Banna https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/7yyyich6/L5L05284.jpg.jpeg Aisha Al Banna (far right) from the CDA’s “Soun Centre for Care and Rehabilitation” won the Young Employee category during a ceremony held at Al Habtoor Palace on June 11 Gulf News en 2026-06-11T18:04:52.820+04:00 A second chance at life: How this Emirati helps juvenile offenders turn their lives around people, UAE, UAE, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/warner-bros-world-abu-dhabi-unveils-two-dc-rides-1.500571214 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/ypfvxq5u/Warner.jpg New rides aim to boost visitor experiences at Warner Bros. World. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T17:47:52.297+04:00 Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi unveils two DC rides Entertainment, UAE, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-india-strategic-ties-represents-a-diplomatic-success-story-gargash-1.500570951 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-16/8as97lm8/gulfnews2025-09-285ib6n3hwgulfnewsimport20190909190909-Anwar-Gargash16d16cd3086large.avif Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President Gulf News en 2026-06-11T17:42:02.617+04:00 UAE-India strategic ties represent a diplomatic success story: Gargash Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-predictor-and-simulator-let-the-fun-begin-2-1.500561944 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-03/aubxbof1/gulfnews2026-05-275qf9xnol83e255c2-cd68-4149-bd8a-819e04edd13a.avif The Fifa World Cup 2026 runs for six weeks Gulf News en 2026-06-11T17:21:51.712+04:00 Fifa World Cup 2026 interactive simulator: Pick the winner and share with friends, for free World Cup https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dp-world-launches-uae-e-invoicing-platform-before-2027-rollout-1.500571153 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-13/a5qug33b/DP-World Gulf News en 2026-06-11T17:21:05.014+04:00 DP World launches UAE e-invoicing platform before 2027 rollout Markets https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/hero-bus-crew-saves-crawling-infant-from-busy-kerala-road-1.500571129 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/aasesxfw/GRA11.jpg A dramatic moment as conductor Navas runs to rescue an infant spotted crawling on the Kondotty-Valiyaparamba road in Kerala. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T17:10:57.341+04:00 Hero bus crew saves crawling infant from busy Kerala road India, Viral Video https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/etihad-and-condor-add-abu-dhabi-to-bangkok-flights-in-wider-travel-deal-1.500571120 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/dv3vuc8a/HKh6IivW8AAKAcm.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-11T17:06:32.109+04:00 Etihad and Condor add Abu Dhabi to Bangkok flights in wider travel deal Aviation, Etihad Airways https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/almarfa-international-prepares-students-for-a-rapidly-changing-world-1.500571119 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/acx6haem/Fareesa-Azeem.jpg Fareesa Azeem, Principal, Almarfa International Private School. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T17:05:09.917+04:00 Almarfa International prepares students for a rapidly changing world GN Focus, Company News https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/sheikh-hamdan-approves-new-digital-economy-initiatives-1.500570941 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/r0tkg2um/Hamdan.jpg Sheikh Hamdan said that Agentic AI opportunities go beyond technology, reshaping business models, strengthening competitiveness, and accelerating innovation across sectors. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-09/vpnho145/Dubaiskyline2026 Dubai Skyline Gulf News en 2026-06-11T17:02:04.672+04:00 Sheikh Hamdan approves new digital economy initiatives economy, Government https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/english-language-private-school-offers-future-focused-learning-for-real-world-challenges-1.500571115 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/uniog7x6/Principal-Muhammad-Atif.jpg Muhammad Atif, Principal, English Language Private School. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T16:58:04.534+04:00 English Language Private School offers future-focused learning for real-world challenges GN Focus, Company News https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/you-left-him-alone-ilaiyaraajas-brother-gangai-amaran-confronts-bharathirajas-family-in-emotional-outburst-1.500571094 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-10/bemcsezz/202606103819798.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-11T16:54:57.930+04:00 'You left him alone': Ilaiyaraaja's brother Gangai Amaran confronts Bharathiraja's family in emotional outburst Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/uae-firms-lose-over-500000-from-weak-recovery-plans-1.500571084 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/yq3ufyjr/work_stress_191c7d34646_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-11T16:50:52.327+04:00 UAE firms lose over $500,000 from weak recovery plans Markets https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/the-endgame-can-trump-bomb-iran-into-a-peace-deal-1.500571081 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-14/ympqx0c4/newsml_afp_com_20260314T104404Z_doc_a39j7gk.jpeg US Air Force personnel prepare Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) for a B-1 Lancer bomber at RAF Fairford in south-west England on March 14, 2026. Fresh US strikes on Iranian targets have raised questions about the role of military pressure in ongoing efforts to secure a peace agreement. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T16:47:08.386+04:00 The endgame: Can Trump bomb Iran into a peace deal? Americas, Mena, Donald Trump, Israel, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-air-defences-engage-24-iranian-drones-in-fresh-wave-of-attacks-1.500571064 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/h5oqq58l/gulfnews2026-05-28rldi5hqgkGiEO4sC.avif Kuwait air defences engaged a wave of hostile missile and drone attacks. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T16:34:23.044+04:00 Kuwait air defences engage 24 Iranian drones in fresh wave of attacks Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubais-cda-clinches-four-excellence-awards-heres-what-theyre-for-1.500570839 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/yitdabag/L5L05394.jpg.jpeg The Community Development Authority in Dubai has achieved a new milestone by winning four prestigious awards presented by the Dubai Quality Group held at Al Habtoor Palace on June 11. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/4moehgyo/L5L05316.jpg.jpeg The CDA won the Care and Empowerment of People of Determination category for its Integrated Early Intervention Programme for people of determination. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/xva7611p/DSC00907.jpg.jpeg The CDA won the Women Empowerment Organisation category for its efforts to enhance women’s participation in leadership and decision making roles. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/0embvrqj/L5L05284.jpg.jpeg Aisha Al Banna (far right) Gulf News en 2026-06-11T16:31:04.033+04:00 Dubai’s CDA clinches four excellence awards — here’s what they’re for UAE, people, UAE, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/akshay-kumar-on-retirement-a-person-should-retire-only-when-he-has-five-seconds-left-to-die-1.500571053 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/p2lykjhv/msid-152734400.jpg.webp Gulf News en 2026-06-11T16:28:05.582+04:00 Akshay Kumar on retirement: 'A person should retire only when he has five seconds left to die' Entertainment, BollyWood, bollywood https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/how-to-stay-fit-for-free-the-ultimate-guide-to-dubais-indoor-mallathons-1.500570831 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-01/hca3idvf/Gzxd9z5W0AAKpJl.jpg Lace up and loop your way through 2.5K, 5K, and 10K targets in total comfort. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-01/t2z9ch2z/NAT-MIRDIFF-CC-AHMAD767.jpg Participants at Mirdiff city centre on the first day of Dubai Mallathon, a free community fitness initiative turning seven malls across Dubai into safe, indoor walking and running tracks every morning from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM throughout August 2025. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-09/lkzrup15/newsml_afp_com_20250809T061738Z_doc_696k622.jpeg People take part in Dubai Mallathon 2025, at the City Centre Mirdif mall in Dubai on August 9, 2025. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-09/x114g9vt/newsml_afp_com_20250809T061738Z_doc_696l3kf.jpeg People take part in Dubai Mallathon 2025, at the City Centre Mirdif mall in Dubai on August 9, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T16:27:59.801+04:00 How to stay fit for free: The ultimate guide to Dubai's indoor mallathons Lifestyle, UAE, The Dubai Mall, UAE, Dubai, lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/global-funds-turn-to-uae-stocks-as-abu-dhabi-and-dubai-trading-grows-1.500571041 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-25/b4yvkci7/Abudhabiskyline-and-Department-of-Municipalities-and-Transport-and-Abu-Dhabi-Global-Market-ADGM Abu Dhabi skyline Gulf News en 2026-06-11T16:24:40.092+04:00 Global funds turn to UAE stocks as Abu Dhabi and Dubai trading grows Markets https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/dubai-advances-rashid-villages-initiative-1.500571040 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/s6mxi36m/Rashid.jpg Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum chairs the second meeting of the Supervisory Committee of Rashid Villages to review project progress. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T16:21:06.775+04:00 Dubai advances Rashid Villages initiative Government https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/from-kitchens-to-factories-indians-train-future-robots-1.500571023 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/3eop2ztw/newsml_afp_com_20260611T020022Z_doc_b36e6vl.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/ja2ovv9c/newsml_afp_com_20260611T020021Z_doc_b36e6uw.jpeg This photograph taken on May 13, 2026 shows engineers annotating data from cameras recording actions through motion capture at AI data company Objectways' office in Tamil Nadu's Karur district. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/kddcs0nr/newsml_afp_com_20260611T020020Z_doc_b36e6v6.jpeg This photograph taken on May 13, 2026 shows a worker wearing a RGB camera on her head recording actions through motion capture while arranging colored blocks at AI data company Objectways' office in Tamil Nadu's Karur district. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/xf831xzz/newsml_afp_com_20260611T020020Z_doc_b36e6ur.jpeg This photograph taken on May 13, 2026 shows a worker (R) wearing a GoPro camera on her head recording actions through motion capture while folding towels inside a model bedroom at AI data company Objectways' office in Tamil Nadu's Karur district. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/2yhrj6ew/newsml_afp_com_20260611T020020Z_doc_b36e6vg.jpeg This photograph taken on May 13, 2026 shows workers wearing GoPro cameras on their heads recording actions through motion capture inside a factory in Tamil Nadu's Karur district. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/0guugwja/newsml_afp_com_20260611T020020Z_doc_b36e6ul.jpeg This photograph taken on May 13, 2026 shows a worker wearing a GoPro camera on his head recording actions through motion capture while filling water bottles inside a model kitchen at AI data company Objectways' office in Tamil Nadu's Karur district. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/9922a7lv/newsml_afp_com_20260611T020021Z_doc_b36e6v7.jpeg This photograph taken on May 13, 2026 shows an engineer annotating data from a RGB camera recording actions through motion capture at AI data company Objectways' office in Tamil Nadu's Karur district. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T16:19:02.277+04:00 From kitchens to factories: Indians train future robots India, news-video https://gulfnews.com/friday/luxury-car-rental-in-dubai-a-better-way-to-explore-the-city-in-style-1.500571013 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/3bnzi53d/Supercar-Rental.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-11T16:10:38.105+04:00 Luxury Car Rental in Dubai: A better way to explore the city in style Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/why-a-stabbing-has-plunged-northern-ireland-into-unrest-1.500570994 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-10/lrcw5mkl/newsml_afp_com_20260610T215215Z_doc_b6nt2bn.jpeg Police use a water cannon as they block the road from protesters (behind) leading to a hotel previously believed to house migrants, on Antrim Road in Glengormley, north of Belfast, Northern Ireland, on June 10, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T15:50:18.446+04:00 Why a stabbing has plunged Northern Ireland into unrest Europe, UK https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-what-happens-if-the-match-ball-dies-mid-game-inside-the-wireless-tech-keeping-play-alive-1.500570906 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-10/m3ioucdx/newsml_afp_com_20260610T000000Z_PH_GTY_2280943895.jpeg The adidas Trionda match ball is seen on the pitch prior to the International Friendly match between England and Costa Rica at Inter&Co Stadium on June 10, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-05/w6slxder/IMG4046.jpeg 2026 Canada/Mexico/USA: Trionda https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/o38ppuxg/WC26OMBGlobalProductProBallTech073116x9-min-scaled.jpg Trionda sensor https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/grgej92m/al-rihla-3-min.jpg Al Rihla sensor https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/1xv6v2j4/Screenshot_2026_06_11_at_3_23_16_PM.png Trionda being put in the charging pod https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/1i2y34is/Screenshot_2026_06_11_at_3_23_29_PM.png Trionda charges wireless in the specially design charging pods https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/d9oihd2q/Screenshot_2026_06_11_at_3_23_41_PM.png The sensor in Trionda tracks player movements live https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/q9b1w8sn/Screenshot_2026_06_11_at_3_23_40_PM.png Trionda sensor Gulf News en 2026-06-11T15:45:19.847+04:00 FIFA World Cup 2026: What happens if the match ball dies mid-game? Inside the wireless tech keeping play alive World Cup, Technology, Sport, football, technology, FIFA World Cup, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/uk-defense-secretary-john-healey-quits-says-government-isnt-willing-to-spend-enough-on-military-1.500570950 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/10/23/UK-defence-secretary-John-Healey_192b7b6d2db_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-11T15:40:56.899+04:00 UK Defense Secretary John Healey quits, says government isn't willing to spend enough on military Europe https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/hrithik-roshan-replaces-shah-rukh-khan-for-jailer-2-cameo-reunites-with-rajinikanth-after-40-years-1.500570948 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-13/farlk67x/202601153639093.jpg Hrithik Roshan is set to shoot his portions in Chennai on June 22 and 23. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T15:32:08.538+04:00 Hrithik Roshan replaces Shah Rukh Khan for Jailer 2 cameo, reunites with Rajinikanth after 40 years Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/chill-relax-the-supersized-fifa-world-cup-of-chaos-is-upon-us-and-im-totally-here-for-it-1.500570692 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/59qucgs7/WorldCupMadness.png The Fifa World Cup 2026 is already surrounded by controversy. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T15:27:21.492+04:00 Chill, relax, the supersized Fifa World Cup of chaos is upon us and I'm totally here for it World Cup, Opinion, Donald Trump https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/emirates-road-crash-dubai-police-visit-survivors-in-hospital-urge-drivers-to-stay-vigilant-1.500570911 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/81qu62a6/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-11-at-2.28.50-PM.jpeg The visit aimed to check on their condition and offer support as they recover from the ordeal, Dubai Police said. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T15:20:25.614+04:00 Emirates Road crash: Dubai Police visit survivors in hospital, urge drivers to stay vigilant emergencies, India, UAE, Indian expats, india, Dubai, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/iran-conflict-fresh-indian-vessel-incident-reported-off-omans-shinas-port-1.500570940 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/7es0yguh/ship.jpg A visual of the commercial vessel MT Jalveer, with Indian seafarers reportedly on board, attacked off the coast of Oman near the Shinas Port, on Thursday. Casualties feared and further details awaited. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/606z7m7o/Screenshot_2026_06_11_at_11_12_42_PM.png A forward-looking infrared (FLIR) view of the moment before a US military aircraft disabled the engine of the Guinea-Bissau flagged M/T Jalveer. CentCom claimed the tanker attempted to transport oil from Iran through the Gulf of Oman. A US aircraft fired two Hellfire missiles into the ship’s engine room after the crew repeatedly failed to comply with directions from US forces. As of June 11, 2026, CentCom reported that its forces have disabled nine non-compliant vessels, redirected 135 ships that complied, and allowed 42 vessels supporting humanitarian aid to pass since initiating the blockade on April 13. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/61c42ohx/Screenshot_2026_06_11_at_11_12_42_PM.png A forward-looking infrared (FLIR) view of the moment before a US military aircraft disabled the engine of the Guinea-Bissau flagged M/T Jalveer. CentCom claimed the tanker attempted to transport oil from Iran through the Gulf of Oman. A US aircraft fired two Hellfire missiles into the ship’s engine room "after the crew repeatedly failed to comply with directions from US forces". As of June 11, 2026, CentCom forces have disabled nine non-compliant vessels, redirected 135 ships that complied, and allowed 42 vessels supporting humanitarian aid to pass since initiating the blockade on April 13. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T15:13:11.909+04:00 Iran conflict: Fresh Indian vessel incident reported off Oman’s Shinas port Oman, India, Mena, Oman, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/the-royal-academy-delivers-content-to-cultivate-competencies-1.500570890 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/3mcsylgc/Dr-Prema-Muralidhar.jpg Dr Prema Muralidhar, Principal, The Royal Academy, Ajman Gulf News en 2026-06-11T14:38:47.485+04:00 The Royal Academy delivers content to cultivate competencies GN Focus, Company News https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/bhavans-private-international-equips-students-to-thrive-in-the-future-1.500570883 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/u4iwzgb4/Dr.-KT-Nandakumar.jpg Dr K. T. Nandakumar, Principal, Bhavans Private International English School, Abu Dhabi. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T14:33:51.338+04:00 Bhavans Private International equips students to thrive in the future GN Focus, Company News https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-strongly-condemns-renewed-hostile-attacks-by-iran-on-bahrain-kuwait-jordan-1.500570878 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/1vxf4p77/t1u04iuy1ka141dpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-11T14:33:33.718+04:00 UAE strongly condemns renewed treacherous attacks by Iran on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan Government, Bahrain, Kuwait, Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/private-jets-bentleys-and-a-100m-fraud-case-indian-origin-us-financier-held-1.500570861 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/vlf5k2af/ini.jpg According to court documents, Makhijani controlled Newport Beach-based Cantor Group V LLC, which had a lending relationship with a federally insured bank. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T14:21:08.235+04:00 Private jets, Bentleys, sex parties and a $100m fraud case: Indian-origin US financier held India, Americas, crime, india, americas https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/sharjah-al-taawun-tunnel-project-1.500570836 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-15/q94wgai3/STAFFNAT__260115_Traffic_Jam_VSAKLANI_61768503955982.jpg Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T14:17:24.963+04:00 How the new Al Taawun Tunnel project will fix Sharjah–Dubai commuter traffic Living-Transport, Transport, Dubai, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/dunes-international-school-rethinks-teaching-and-learning-for-a-changing-world-1.500570865 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/sn0qn8q2/Paramjit-Ahluwalia.jpg Paramjit Ahluwalia, Director-Principal, Dunes International School. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T14:14:48.447+04:00 Dunes International School rethinks teaching and learning for a changing world GN Focus, Company News https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/how-21st-century-skills-are-embedded-in-school-life-1.500570855 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/4g3km64s/Al-Saad.jpg Dr Bhavna Gupta, Principal, Bhavans Al Saad Indian School, Al Ain. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T14:03:38.720+04:00 How 21st-century skills are embedded in school life GN Focus, Company News https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/uae-first-country-in-world-to-approve-new-oral-breast-cancer-drug-for-hormone-resistant-cases-1.500570824 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/d6wk9wkc/EDE The new oral therapy addresses ESR1 gene mutation, a genetic change that can occur while a patient is already on endocrine (hormone) therapy, effectively making that treatment less effective. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T13:51:56.321+04:00 UAE first country in world to approve new oral breast cancer drug for hormone-resistant cases Health, Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/your-weekend-watchlist-7-best-new-movies-and-shows-worth-watching-1.500570740 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/smxhsix0/disclosure-day.jpg Disclosure Day Gulf News en 2026-06-11T13:31:08.470+04:00 Your weekend watchlist: 7 best new movies and shows worth watching Entertainment, HollyWood, BollyWood, Lifestyle, hollywood, bollywood, movies, ott, TV series https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/brian-lara-pays-tribute-on-passing-of-friend-who-helped-him-score-501-1.500570803 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/e59f1t4d/SPO_190625_LARA_1561459974776_16b8e446278_original_ratio.jpg Brian Lara Gulf News en 2026-06-11T13:24:41.133+04:00 Brian Lara pays tribute on passing of ‘friend’ who helped him score 501 Cricket https://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport/towelgate-hogs-limelight-as-antonelli-goes-for-six-straight-wins-1.500570799 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/ekwfw0b5/Anatolley.jpg Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli, right, of Italy, celebrates on the podium with his team principal Toto Wolff after winning the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix race at the Monaco racetrack, Sunday, June 7, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T13:21:04.619+04:00 ‘Towelgate’ hogs limelight as Antonelli goes for six straight wins Motorsport https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-president-receives-us-ambassador-to-the-united-nations-1.500570732 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/sltqtwio/MBZ.jpg Sheikh Mohamed receives Ambassador Mike Waltz. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T13:14:16.082+04:00 UAE President receives US Ambassador to the UN, discuss regional stability and security Government, Americas, UAE, Sheikh mohamed https://gulfnews.com/world/miracle-catch-child-saved-after-dangling-from-london-window-1.500570770 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/78wrfdle/CHILD-1.jpg Moments of terror and relief: A child hangs from a window ledge above a busy East London street before being rescued by a police officer and a member of the public. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T13:07:43.201+04:00 Miracle catch: Child saved after dangling from London window World, Viral Video, viral https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/qatar-airways-resumes-daily-philadelphia-flights-from-august-1.500570769 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/qvk454ao/Qatar_airways_web_1556177304084_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-11T12:58:16.428+04:00 Qatar Airways resumes daily Philadelphia flights from August Aviation, Qatar Airways, Qatar https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sheikh-mohamed-congratulates-modi-on-historic-leadership-milestone-1.500570764 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/0lkrhnog/20230715RC_R3B0499_189595f0546_original_ratio.jpg File photo: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Narendra Modi Gulf News en 2026-06-11T12:55:02.564+04:00 Sheikh Mohamed congratulates Modi on historic leadership milestone Government, India, Sheikh mohamed, Narendra Modi https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-named-middle-easts-best-airline-as-passengers-rate-comfort-food-and-wi-fi-1.500570752 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/y82svd6d/HKhPV0TXEAA33jt.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-06-11T12:43:38.923+04:00 Emirates named Middle East’s best airline as passengers rate comfort, food and Wi-Fi Aviation, Emirates airline https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/nora-fatehi-brings-moroccan-arab-indian-and-canadian-roots-to-fifa-world-cup-2026-anthem-and-opening-stage-1.500570649 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-21/bb0x4nif/202512213614532.jpg Nora Fatehi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-19/zp6d0mrm/202603193713180.jpg Nora Fatehi Gulf News en 2026-06-11T12:33:49.688+04:00 Nora Fatehi brings Moroccan, Arab, Indian and Canadian roots to FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem and opening stage World Cup, BollyWood, Music, Americas, bollywood, FIFA World Cup, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/got-1-million-this-world-cup-package-comes-with-a-helicopter-1.500570731 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/k525nf8z/Mark-Hotel The Mark Hotel in Manhattan has unveiled what could be one of the most expensive World Cup hospitality experiences ever created https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/8weifi8b/Mark-Hotel The penthouse will serve as an exclusive World Cup retreat, complete with oversized screens broadcasting every match. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/po4zg23h/Mark-Hotel Guests will sip drinks and enjoy caviar service on the penthouse’s famed terrace while taking in sweeping views of New York. Gulf News en 2026-06-11T12:27:36.560+04:00 Got $1 million? This World Cup package comes with a helicopter World Cup https://gulfnews.com/business/property/emaar-to-unveil-dh200-billion-dubai-masterplan-for-150000-residents-1.500570733 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/01/26/Stock---Emaar_185ee84c2cc_large.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/7hhcuxt2/Stock_Mohamed_Alabbar_Chairman_Americana_Restaurants_18436daa8d2_original_ratio.jpg "Americana’s current network is bigger than the combined one of the next four in the region’s F&B industry." - Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman, Americana Restaurant Gulf News en 2026-06-11T12:24:08.659+04:00 Emaar to unveil Dh200 billion Dubai masterplan for 150,000 residents Property, Dubai property, Dubai, Emaar