https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-fires-on-iranian-tanker-as-trump-warns-tehran-over-war-deal-1.500531896 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-07/arumyv0c/French.jpg A handout picture released by the Marine Nationale (French Navy) on May 6, 2026 shows the flight deck of the French Navy's flagship aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle transiting the Suez Canal en route to the southern Red Sea to pre-position for a possible mission to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-07/36nmgems/MBZ.jpg UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, in Abu Dhabi. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-07/03jxinwf/emiratesintroducesthirdnon-stopservicebetweenmelbourneanddubaiwithnewlyretrofittedboeing777.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-07/nrm96pou/Tehran.jpg A woman crosses a street near a billboard on the facade of a building depicting the Strait of Hormuz with a caption in Persian reading 'Forever in Iran’s Hand', at Vanak Square in Tehran on May 6, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-05-07T11:26:41.363+04:00 US-Iran talks: Trump pauses Hormuz naval escorts after Saudi Arabia refuses its airspace use Mena, Iran, us-iran https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/dubai-gold-prices-rise-again-after-a-dh21-jump-this-week-1.500532142 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/0vjvt8js/STOCK_Dubai_gold_shopping_1752c386634_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-07T11:10:52.299+04:00 Dubai gold prices rise again after a Dh21 jump this week Retail, UAE Gold, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/cats-the-musical-in-abu-dhabi-2027-show-dates-tickets-from-dh90-and-venue-details-1.500532139 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-07/qpagd1zi/cats3.jpg Based on T.S. Eliot’s poetry, Cats invites you to the Jellicle Ball, a whimsical midnight scrapheap gathering Gulf News en 2026-05-07T11:09:30.090+04:00 Cats the Musical in Abu Dhabi 2027: Show dates, tickets from Dh90 and venue details Entertainment, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/qatar-pm-meets-uae-president-reaffirms-solidarity-with-abu-dhabi-1.500532079 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-07/36nmgems/MBZ.jpg UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, in Abu Dhabi. Gulf News en 2026-05-07T11:07:34.679+04:00 Qatar PM meets UAE President, reaffirms solidarity with Abu Dhabi Government, Qatar https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-group-employees-to-receive-20-week-salary-bonus-after-record-profits-1.500532118 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/11/09/STOCK-Emirates-airlines---crew_18bb46b62ea_large.jpg The Group’s total workforce grew by 8 per cent to 130,919 employees Gulf News en 2026-05-07T11:03:13.382+04:00 Emirates Group employees to receive 20-week salary bonus after record profits Aviation https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/uae-students-achieve-record-cbse-class-10-results-with-unique-world-education-in-2026-1.500532138 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-07/rav7lyb8/UW-image.JPG https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-07/8qw27ylx/Unique-News-paper-10th-2026-202.jpg.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-05-07T11:01:14.176+04:00 UAE students achieve record CBSE class 10 results with Unique World Education in 2026 GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/nasos-marks-over-150m-in-client-revenue-activity-through-ai-driven-growth-infrastructure-1.500532126 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-07/prnmkrwq/PR-Image.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-05-07T10:55:02.677+04:00 Nasos marks over $150M in client revenue activity through AI-driven growth infrastructure Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/home-and-kitchen/5-best-coffee-machines-for-eid-gifting-all-under-dh500-in-the-uae-2026-1.500532027 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/10/04/coffee-machine_18af72845c9_large.jpg A good coffee machine powers conversations, early-morning guests, and those 'just one more cup' moments that stretch long after the celebrations. Gulf News en 2026-05-07T10:50:40.950+04:00 5 best coffee machines for Eid gifting, all under Dh500 in the UAE 2026 BestBuys-Home-and-Kitchen https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-expects-stability-as-fuel-secured-until-2028-29-sheikh-ahmed-1.500531772 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-18/qx39sfe1/STAFFBUS_251118_Dubai_Airshow_Sheikh_Ahmed_VSAKLANI_71763468752951.jpg Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-08/jclqzfbd/emirates-a350-air-to-air.jpg "Our ambition to be the best in the world, and to be of service to the world, is unchanged," says Sheikh Ahmed. Gulf News en 2026-05-07T10:26:11.733+04:00 Emirates expects stability as fuel secured until 2028-29: Sheikh Ahmed Aviation, Emirates Group, Emirates airline https://gulfnews.com/technology/consumer-electronics/honor-600-series-is-now-available-in-stores-1.500531356 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/nidnd1g2/PHOTO-2026-05-01-08-25-55-1.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/d47bs648/Honor-600-2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-07T10:13:51.633+04:00 HONOR 600 Series is now available in stores Consumer-Electronics, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dubai-drivers-get-more-paid-parking-spaces-in-key-areas-1.500532070 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/06/27/20230627-free-parking_188fcc32314_large.jpg Since its IPO, Parkin has put together a succession of strong quarterly numbers. It's all getting reflected in the company's stock price. Gulf News en 2026-05-07T10:11:20.118+04:00 Dubai drivers get more paid parking spaces in key areas Markets, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/sport/alex-eala-climbs-up-wta-rankings-after-italian-open-win-1.500532075 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-07/x4l1xvt9/20250327-Alexandra-Eala Alexandra Eala overcomes Magdalena Frech in the opening round of the Italian Open Gulf News en 2026-05-07T10:10:01.717+04:00 Alex Eala climbs up WTA rankings after Italian Open win Sport, Tennis, Alex Eala https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/uaes-first-world-scale-methanol-plant-secures-2-billion-financing-1.500532042 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-07/tq5am8i8/TAZIZ-Secures-2bn-Financing-for-UAEs-World-Scale-Methanol-Plant.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-07T09:58:55.469+04:00 UAE’s first world-scale methanol plant secures $2 billion financing Energy, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-reports-record-revenue-profit-despite-late-year-disruption-1.500531763 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/hktqbxtl/Emirates2026 "Our ambition to be the best in the world, and to be of service to the world, is unchanged," says Sheikh Ahmed. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/roi7kaf9/sheikh-ahmed.jpg “We are fortunate to be based in Dubai, where years of infrastructure investments and a cohesive aviation ecosystem has enabled the government to quickly secure safe corridors for commercial flights," says Sheikh Ahmed. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/md4is424/Stock_Emirates_Airlines_cabin_crew_1826d87f5fd_original_ratio.jpg The Group’s total workforce grew by 8% to 130,919 employees, as Emirates and dnata continued recruitment activity around the world to support its expanding operations and boost its future capabilities. Gulf News en 2026-05-07T09:58:10.012+04:00 Emirates Group reports record revenue, profit despite late-year disruption Aviation, Emirates Group, Emirates airline https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/neetu-kapoor-recalls-ranbirs-protective-call-during-operation-sindoor-as-daadi-ki-shaadi-shoot-carries-on-in-shimla-1.500532026 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-29/q3s99v4t/ANI_20260429131739.jpg Ranbir Kapoor with actress and mother Neetu Kapoor https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-21/3yl9feft/ANI_20260421122604.jpg Poster of Daadi Ki Shaadi Gulf News en 2026-05-07T09:46:36.331+04:00 Neetu Kapoor recalls Ranbir’s protective call during Operation Sindoor as ‘Daadi Ki Shaadi’ shoot carries on in Shimla Entertainment, BollyWood, India, Pakistan, bollywood, Pakistan, india https://gulfnews.com/technology/iphone-18-pro-tipped-for-5-major-upgrades-led-by-big-camera-overhaul-all-you-need-to-know-1.500532002 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-01/z7hutx4j/gold-iphone-18-Pro.jpeg iPhone 18 Pro rumours suggest even better battery life than the iPhone 17 Pro, enhanced efficiency and iOS optimisation and better real-world endurance. If these rumours are true, one of 2025’s most beloved features could receive a significant upgrade. Gulf News en 2026-05-07T09:23:35.241+04:00 iPhone 18 Pro tipped for 5 major upgrades, led by big camera overhaul: All you need to know Technology https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/robert-downey-jr-slams-influencer-fame-as-stars-of-the-future-dont-know-what-world-youre-living-in-1.500531988 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-30/dnbzxans/newsml_afp_com_20260430T000000Z_PH_GTY_2273912134.jpeg Robert Downey Jr. expressed hope that younger audiences would choose more traditional paths of creation and self-development. Gulf News en 2026-05-07T08:51:08.717+04:00 Robert Downey Jr. slams influencer fame as 'stars of the future': 'Don’t know what world you’re living in' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/your-money/saving-investment/rupee-and-peso-dip-turns-into-a-remittance-boost-for-uae-expats-1.500301712 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-12-20/y8s3lt1m/Philippine_peso_bills_inside_a_money_changer_in_metro_Manila_18c587a34cd_original_ratio.jpg Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when. Gulf News en 2026-05-07T08:50:12.705+04:00 Indian rupee, Pakistani rupee and Philippine peso remain soft, boosting dirham for expats. Remit now? YourMoney-Saving-Investment, Pakistan, Philippines, India, Markets, Pakistan, Indian Rupee, india, Philippines, Philippine peso, UAE remittance https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/disney-james-cameron-hit-with-lawsuit-over-teen-actor-likeness-in-avatar-crosses-a-major-line-1.500531960 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-07/bqd0j8fv/neytiri.webp A teen has now sued James Cameron, claiming he used her facial features as the basis for Neytiri, the lead of the Avatar franchise. Gulf News en 2026-05-07T08:18:20.805+04:00 Disney, James Cameron hit with lawsuit over teen actor likeness in Avatar: 'Crosses a major line' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/friday/indian-proam-duo-defy-war-jitters-to-dance-their-way-to-britannia-cup-podium-1.500531958 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-07/xouw85un/Britania-Dance-Championship.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-07T08:14:19.100+04:00 Indian ProAm duo defy war jitters to dance their way to Britannia Cup Podium Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-schools-go-online-what-keeps-students-engaged-in-distance-learning-tech-tools-and-classroom-ideas-1.500531607 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/08/12/Remote-learning_173e15d8169_large.jpg The focus is shifting away from passive video consumption and towards something far more difficult to achieve online, genuine participation. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-29/qp2xm1ed/Distance_learning_170bf3e45b1_original_ratio.jpg Learning doesn’t improve when students watch more. It improves when they do more.” https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/90pzn330/Hugh-Viney-Founder-CEO-Minerva-Virtual-Academy-.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/kjka8od0/Sofiane_Benna__Chief_Operations_Officer__Ankabut.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/1rvvac5h/Lobna_Essam___Lead_Facilitator_at_Peekapak_Wellbeing_Education.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-07T08:00:00.000+04:00 UAE schools go online: What keeps students engaged in distance learning? Tech tools and classroom ideas UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bts-receives-royal-welcome-in-mexico-after-presidential-meeting-greets-50000-fans-from-palace-balcony-1.500531945 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/xrdi6edc/newsml_afp_com_20260506T235121Z_doc_b238688.jpeg Handout picture released by Mexico's presidency press office showing Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum with South Korea's K-pop band BTS at the Palacio Nacional in Mexico City on May 6, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-07/uoo1v1cb/newsml_afp_com_20260507T013022Z_doc_b23a93p.jpeg V (L), Suga (2nd-R) and Jimin (R) from South Korean K-pop band BTS acknowledge fans next to Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum (2nd-L) from the balcony of the National Palace at Zocalo square in Mexico City on May 6, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-07/023vugr3/newsml_afp_com_20260507T010801Z_doc_b23a93w.jpeg Hope, Jin and V from South Korean K-pop band BTS acknowledge fans past Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum from the balcony of the National Palace at Zocalo square in Mexico City on May 6, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-07/bemnahnz/newsml_afp_com_20260507T003940Z_doc_b23a73l.jpeg Handout picture released by Mexico's presidency press office shows fans of South Korea's K-pop band BTS in front of the Palacio Nacional in Mexico City on May 6, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-05-07T07:51:09.731+04:00 BTS receives royal welcome in Mexico after presidential meeting, greets 50,000 fans from palace balcony Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/gcc-condemns-irans-false-allegations-against-uae-1.500531943 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-15/a6w9cshy/newsml_afp_com_20250915T180908Z_doc_74la7gy.jpeg Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed Al Budaiwi Gulf News en 2026-05-07T07:31:41.242+04:00 GCC condemns Iran’s ‘false allegations’ against UAE Saudi, Government, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/things-to-do-in-dubai-this-weekend-may-9-10-1.500531231 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/6ewerd5x/20260506170834.jpg.jpeg Here are things to do this weekend https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/90nhw9ts/Costa-Coffee-155.png https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/11/27/Kite-Beach--Dubai_17d62f4c0d9_large.jpg Kite Beach, Dubai. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-07/dz92qz83/Global-Village Global Village has multiple offers at the moment Gulf News en 2026-05-07T07:24:44.340+04:00 Things to do in Dubai this weekend: May 9-10 Entertainment, Lifestyle, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-conflict-trump-threatens-higher-level-bombing-of-iran-if-deal-not-agreed-france-deploys-aircraft-carrier-to-red-sea-1.500530618 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-03/4kzz0egt/newsml_afp_com_20260303T200826Z_doc_99tl8ke.jpeg French aircraft carrier Charles-de-Gaulle https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/dww68n13/Hormuz.jpg Children walk along the shore with a ball as a small motorboat passes offshore and bulk carriers, cargo ships, and service vessels line the horizon in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran. Gulf News en 2026-05-07T06:29:02.488+04:00 US-Iran conflict: Trump threatens 'higher level' bombing of Iran if deal not agreed; France deploys aircraft carrier to Red Sea Mena, UAE, Donald Trump, Iran, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/technology/musks-spacex-strikes-data-centre-deal-with-anthropic-1.500531810 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-03/cz3ug2kk/202602033660032.jpg SpaceX has acquired xAI to launch space‑based AI data centres:. Gulf News en 2026-05-07T06:28:40.462+04:00 Musk's SpaceX strikes data centre deal with Anthropic Technology https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/175-countries-have-fifa-2026-world-cup-broadcast-rights-but-fans-in-india-and-china-might-not-get-to-watch-1.500531812 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/zm0btft9/World-Cup No broadcasting rights in India or China https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/zm0btft9/World-Cup No broadcasting rights in India or China Gulf News en 2026-05-07T06:17:00.000+04:00 175 countries have FIFA 2026 World Cup broadcast rights but fans in India and China might not get to watch Football, football https://gulfnews.com/technology/fin-tech/chilean-tv-stations-sue-google-for-anticompetitive-practices-1.500531824 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-03/h5s927iw/Google-campus.webp US District Judge Amit Mehta, in a landmark ruling aimed at restoring competition in the search engine market, ordered tech giant Google to end exclusive deals that make Google the default search engine on phones and other devices. However, he refrained from ordering Google to sell off Chrome, currently the world's most popular browser. Gulf News en 2026-05-07T06:15:23.160+04:00 Chilean TV stations sue Google for 'anticompetitive' practices Fin-Tech, Americas https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-dust-and-stronger-winds-expected-over-weekend-1.500531859 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2009/12/8/1_16a080822e8.550526_2938466588_16a080822e8_large.jpg Strong winds and dust conditions expected over the weekend. Gulf News en 2026-05-07T05:41:31.224+04:00 UAE weather: Dust and stronger winds expected over weekend Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-urges-pilgrims-to-secure-official-hajj-permits-warns-against-fake-offers-1.500531869 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-07/g5upl6fq/Saudi-police-verify-passenger-ID-documents-Hajj-permits.webp Saudi police man verifies ID documents and Hajj permits at a checkpoint. Gulf News en 2026-05-07T05:40:07.994+04:00 Saudi Arabia urges pilgrims to secure official Hajj permits, warns against fake offers Saudi, Hajj https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/why-neymar-slapped-robinhos-son-during-santos-training-1.500531805 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/cztadma6/newsml_afp_com_20260506T011556Z_doc_a9xf7u3.jpeg Santos' forward #10 Neymar celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Copa Sudamericana group stage football match between Paraguay's Deportivo Recoleta and Brazil's Santos at the Rio Parapiti stadium in Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay, on May 5, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/cztadma6/newsml_afp_com_20260506T011556Z_doc_a9xf7u3.jpeg Santos' forward #10 Neymar celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Copa Sudamericana group stage football match between Paraguay's Deportivo Recoleta and Brazil's Santos at the Rio Parapiti stadium in Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay, on May 5, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-05-07T05:33:00.000+04:00 Why Neymar slapped Robinho’s son during Santos training Football, football https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/chinese-fm-calls-for-immediate-full-ceasefire-in-west-asia-during-talks-with-araghchi-1.500531863 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-07/gab0klkl/ANI_20260507011005.jpg Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (left) with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi (Photo/ChineseMoFA) Gulf News en 2026-05-07T05:32:09.574+04:00 Chinese FM calls for 'immediate, full ceasefire' in West Asia during talks with Araghchi Mena https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/as-global-tensions-rise-trump-and-xi-seek-a-fragile-balance-1.500531014 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-15/wjgn76it/newsml_afp_com_20260115T010121Z_doc_92ny39e.jpeg US President Donald Trump (L) and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands as they leave after their talks at the Gimhae Air Base, located next to the Gimhae International Airport in Busan on October 30, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-05-07T05:02:00.000+04:00 As global tensions rise, Trump and Xi seek a fragile balance Op-Eds, China, Americas, China, America, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/pair-back-in-uk-from-virus-hit-ship-advised-to-self-isolate-officials-1.500531762 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-07/prh31oi8/newsml_afp_com_20260506T205757Z_doc_b22y83e.jpeg This handout picture released by Argentina's Health Ministry shows a scientist from the Malbran Institute handling containers used to diagnose the Andes hantavirus, which contain RNA from the Andes virus as part of the detection process, in Buenos Aires on May 6, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-05-07T04:25:04.045+04:00 Pair back in UK from virus-hit ship advised to 'self-isolate': officials Americas, Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/hantavirus-ship-passenger-they-didnt-take-it-seriously-enough-1.500531769 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/66u96bs0/newsml_afp_com_20260506T192840Z_doc_b22u2v7.jpeg This photograph shows a view of a convoy of ambulances allegedly carrying at least one of the passengers from the cruise ship MV Hondius believed to be infected with hantavirus escorted by Dutch police on motorcycles as it arrives near Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) in Leiden on May 6, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-05-07T04:21:11.523+04:00 Hantavirus ship passenger: 'They didn't take it seriously enough' Americas https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/eid-al-adha-uae-travellers-see-summer-airfares-soar-alongside-jet-fuel-prices-1.500531668 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/x5oe70w7/Himeji_Castle_in_Japan_in_spring_season__1886d1dd055_original_ratio.jpg UAE travellers are rushing to South Asian vacation spots like Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Sri Lanka for the upcoming Eid Al Adha holidays amid the ongoing difficulties getting Schengen visa appointments, skyrocketing airfares, and airport disruptions at European and UK destinations. Gulf News en 2026-05-07T04:04:00.000+04:00 Eid Al Adha: UAE travellers see summer airfares soar alongside jet fuel prices Tourism, Energy, UAE Travel, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/what-we-know-14-point-us-proposal-to-iran-aimed-at-ending-gulf-conflict-1.500531839 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/cwr454np/Iran-US-Presidents.jpg Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump. Gulf News en 2026-05-07T04:03:52.915+04:00 What we know: '14-point' US proposal to Iran aimed at ending Gulf conflict Mena https://gulfnews.com/business/how-is-dubai-protecting-investors-supply-chains-and-businesses-during-conflict-1.500529711 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-03/bzr54lsp/newsml_afp_com_20260403T180129Z_doc_a6pr9my.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/86sf1lv5/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-05-at-14.14.01.jpg Mohamad Sharaf COO of Investment Attraction at the Dubai Economic Development Corporation (DEDC), the economic development arm of Dubai Economy and Tourism (DET) https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-24/4fdy6dcm/MANAR-MUHAMMED.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/10/28/NAT-DUBAI-OFFICE-STAFF-55-1730121518354_192d3474d4c_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-07T04:01:00.000+04:00 How is Dubai protecting investors, supply chains and businesses during conflict Business https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/sp-500-nasdaq-end-at-records-on-hopes-for-us-iran-peace-deal-1.500531765 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/tmq7od2e/New_York_Stock_Exchange_resources1_16a3106ab21_original_ratio.jpg Traders at the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street. Gulf News en 2026-05-07T03:45:50.093+04:00 S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records on hopes for US-Iran peace deal Markets https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/al-ain-defeat-sharjah-clinch-adnoc-pro-league-title-1.500531798 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/pxl4khld/sbw03jb21ka0005po.png Gulf News en 2026-05-07T03:28:54.061+04:00 Al Ain defeat Sharjah, clinch ADNOC Pro League title Football https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/rare-earth-push-stalls-us-permitting-delays-undercut-bid-to-curb-chinas-grip-on-critical-minerals-1.500531571 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/05/29/CHINA-RARE-EARTHS--Read-Only-_16b040bf57c_large.jpg The export of rare-earth technologies has become the new object of big-power relations. In the US, bringing a new mine online, including development and planning, can take an average of 29 years, making it one of the longest lead times globally. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/jqsxwa90/Screenshot-2026-05-07-at-7.19.39-AM.png Harvey Kaye, Executive Chairman of US Critical Materials, says the company is ready to process and supply critical rare earths and gallium from Montana's high-grade Sheep Creek deposit starting in the second half of 2026, potentially bolstering US "sovereignty" in defence, EVs, and clean energy. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-23/0qcmoknx/preview.jpg Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at a news conference during the Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting at the State Department, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf) https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-04/9yivrukd/202603043695423.jpg Harvey Kaye, Executive Chairman of US Critical Materials, warned that the US defence sector is "vulnerable" because rare earths are low in volume but essential for jets, missiles, radars, and satellites. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-26/k200f6xv/preview.jpg FILE - Workers use machinery to dig at a rare earth mine in Ganxian county in central China's Jiangxi province on Dec. 30, 2010. (Chinatopix via AP, File) https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/sy1t2mol/newsml_afp_com_20260409T043849Z_doc_a7824kv.jpeg This picture shows bags containing a mixture of rare earth elements during a visit of the facility of Australian mining firm Lynas in eastern Malaysia's Gebeng on April 8, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-05-07T03:01:02.720+04:00 Rare-earth push stalls: US permitting delays undercut bid to curb China’s grip on critical minerals Americas, Technology https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/cautious-optimism-as-iran-weighs-new-us-proposal-amid-progress-toward-deal-nuclear-framework-1.500531816 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-04/4lpa0xir/ANI_20260504092346.jpg Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei. Gulf News en 2026-05-07T02:46:01.743+04:00 Cautious optimism as Iran weighs new US proposal amid 'progress' toward deal, nuclear framework Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/bank-of-sharjah-delivers-record-performance-with-net-profit-of-dh151-million-1.500531661 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/a9gjdgsa/yci03ias1ka1mxypo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-07T02:25:27.818+04:00 Bank of Sharjah delivers record performance with net profit of Dh151 million Banking https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/rulers-of-emirates-condole-with-emir-of-kuwait-on-passing-of-sheikh-abdullah-mohammed-al-jaber-al-sabah-1.500531709 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/795ehbh6/st903ikq1ka1qc5po.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-05-07T02:18:34.025+04:00 Rulers of Emirates condole with Emir of Kuwait on passing of Sheikh Abdullah Mohammed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Kuwait, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/cda-hosts-bishop-paolo-martinelli-underscores-dubais-model-of-coexistence-community-safety-1.500531767 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/faihih9f/ryk03jmp1ka00akpo.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-05-07T02:10:04.419+04:00 CDA hosts Bishop Paolo Martinelli, underscores Dubai’s model of coexistence, community safety UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/pioneering-cnn-founder-ted-turner-dead-at-87-1.500531440 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/wucc2di1/newsml_afp_com_20260506T143522Z_doc_a9zt8cr.jpeg Ted Turner, Chairman of Turner Enterprises and the UN Foundation, listens to a question during a news conference. File photo taken on April 1, 2008 at the United Nations in New York. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/ey8cjns8/Ted-Turner-baby.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/vk8sd27p/preview.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/5pwirvl6/newsml_afp_com_20260506T143238Z_doc_a9zt9we.jpeg Goodwill Games: He created these games in 1986 to help ease Cold War tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Ted Turner (L), recipient of the 2005 Alan Cranston Peace Award, and Mikhail Gorbachev (R), former president of the Soviet Union, answer questions during a news conference on April 20, 2005 at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. He created these games in 1986 to help ease Cold War tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/ujzl346q/newsml_afp_com_20260506T142754Z_doc_a9zr9t3.jpeg Ted Turner, founder of CNN, acknowledges the crowd during CNN's 20th Anniversary bash June 1, 2000 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2018/11/30/The_CNN_headquarters_in_Atlanta_16a08527fdb._resources1_16a08527fdb_large.jpg The CNN headquarters in Atlanta. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/mqjox8e5/Screenshot-2026-05-07-at-5.58.53-AM.png https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/4s3k79nx/newsml_afp_com_20260506T142754Z_doc_a9zr9zq.jpeg Ted Turner addresses the Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders in the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations in New York on August 29, 2000. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/p8tslgb2/newsml_afp_com_20260506T142109Z_doc_a9zq863.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/c4ttts69/newsml_afp_com_20260506T141846Z_doc_a9zp2cq.jpeg Ted Turner, founder of CNN, attends the Lone Sailor Awards Dinner at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC, September 18, 2013. Gulf News en 2026-05-07T01:10:20.300+04:00 Inside the life and times of CNN founder Ted Turner Americas, Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/in-a-world-of-outages-and-ai-threats-passwords-are-no-longer-enough-1.500530163 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-26/9wvw48eb/cyber.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/bhyzsd49/Bilal_Baig__VP__Solution_Engineering__AMEA__TrendAI.jpeg Bilal Baig Gulf News en 2026-05-07T00:01:00.000+04:00 In a world of outages and AI threats, passwords are no longer enough Analysis, cybercrime https://gulfnews.com/uae/dh30m-uae-lottery-results-are-in-did-your-numbers-match-1.500531730 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/4m9zhtyr/Screenshot-2026-05-06-at-10.45.37-PM.png UAE Lottery show host Chadi Khalaf during Lucky Day Draw No. 260506 Gulf News en 2026-05-06T22:59:11.437+04:00 Dh30m UAE Lottery: Results are in – did your numbers match? UAE, The UAE Lottery https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-condemns-irans-hostile-remarks-rejects-threats-to-sovereignty-1.500531712 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-04/u7y08buv/UAE-Flag Gulf News en 2026-05-06T22:40:50.576+04:00 UAE condemns Iran's hostile remarks, rejects threats to sovereignty Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-eid-al-adha-2026-likely-date-revealed-by-astronomers-1.500531601 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-18/cl1wfef5/HGKthYbgAARg4X.jpg Crescent moon of Dhu Al Hijjah is forecast to be born on Sunday, May 17. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T21:18:21.478+04:00 UAE Eid Al Adha 2026 likely date revealed by astronomers UAE, Eid Al Adha https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-leadership-offers-condolences-to-kuwait-on-passing-of-sheikh-abdullah-1.500531563 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/beob1swp/krk03i5x1ka1js2po.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-06T21:12:13.393+04:00 UAE leadership offers condolences to Kuwait on passing of Sheikh Abdullah UAE, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/uae/khalaf-ahmad-al-habtoor-stored-materials-ignition-caused-dubai-fire-1.500531606 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/9pq6rjfx/Al-Habtoor https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/rmqdgsr9/Khalaf_1800938e9ad_author.jpg Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor Gulf News en 2026-05-06T21:00:23.444+04:00 Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor: Stored materials ignition caused Dubai fire UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/has-washington-blinked-us-edges-toward-iran-s-terms-for-ending-conflict-1.500531295 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/zis6o3tf/trumpthis.gif Trump appears to be shifting from military pressure to phased diplomacy with Tehran. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T20:07:24.679+04:00 Has Trump blinked on Iran? US edges towards Tehran’s terms for ending conflict Mena, Americas, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-gdrfa-becomes-first-globally-with-7-star-innovation-rating-1.500531470 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/rud437j4/IMG-20260506-WA0082.jpg GDRFA Dubai becomes the first globally to achieve a 7-star innovation rating. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/4l87jzrq/IMG_20260506_WA0078.jpg GDRFA Dubai becomes the first globally to achieve a 7-star innovation rating. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/b3r5zonp/IMG_20260506_WA0079.jpg GDRFA Dubai becomes the first globally to achieve a 7-star innovation rating. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T19:55:17.214+04:00 Dubai GDRFA becomes first globally with 7-star innovation rating UAE, UAE, Dubai, GDRFA https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/mamata-banerjee-refuses-to-quit-as-bjp-prepares-bengal-takeover-1.500531522 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/yil56ikx/mamata.jpg Police personnel guard the road leading towards the residence of West Bengal Chief Minister and All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) party chairperson Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata on May 5, 2026 after her party lost the recently concluded state legislative assembly elections. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T19:37:19.968+04:00 Mamata Banerjee refuses to quit as BJP prepares Bengal takeover India, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/50-years-of-unity-and-strength-the-story-of-a-nation-guarded-by-determination-and-immortalised-by-achievements-1.500531512 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/3wamxulc/A-still-from-We-stand-as-one A still from 'We stand as one' Gulf News en 2026-05-06T19:29:28.643+04:00 50 years of unity and strength: the story of a nation guarded by determination and immortalised by achievements  UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/who-contact-tracing-underway-as-rare-andes-hantavirus-strain-confirmed-in-cruise-ship-outbreak-1.500531477 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/5j822vyw/newsml_afp_com_20260506T125437Z_doc_a9za7g3.jpeg This 1994 handout photo from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) obtained on May 6, 2026, shows a photograph taken through a microscope of a liver tissue specimen that was extracted from a hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) patient. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/aw0ceu9v/newsml_afp_com_20260504T184619Z_doc_a9tc3cq.jpeg This handout screengrab made from a video released by the World Health Organization on May 4, 2026 shows US' WHO epidemic and pandemic preparedness and prevention chief Maria Van Kerkhove speaking regarding hantavirus cases at the WHO heaquarters in Geneva. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/xag5awje/hanta.webp The WHO’s Disease Outbreak News report confirms two laboratory-confirmed hantavirus cases and five suspected cases connected to the cruise ship cluster, including three deaths and one critically ill patient. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/riiv00mk/Screenshot-2026-05-06-at-11.12.27-PM.png The cruise ship MV Hondius in the South Atlantic. The World Health Organisation suspects human-to-human transmission on board the cruise ship that has left three people dead and several others ill. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T19:22:38.595+04:00 WHO: Contact tracing underway as rare 'Andes' Hantavirus strain confirmed in cruise ship outbreak World https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/vijay-still-short-of-numbers-despite-congress-backing-in-tamil-nadu-1.500531417 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/ym3yxi1w/vijay.jpg Tamil Nadu Congress leaders meet Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay at the TVK Headquarters, in Chennai on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T19:22:11.900+04:00 Vijay still short of numbers despite Congress backing in Tamil Nadu India, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/presidents-of-uae-and-ghana-discuss-strengthening-cooperation-1.500531489 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/0w842wc2/cbu03i5v1ka1gocpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-06T19:11:18.887+04:00 Presidents of UAE and Ghana discuss strengthening cooperation UAE https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/ring-expands-its-smart-home-portfolio-in-the-uae-1.500530805 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/35kvm89o/Ring-NPI-April-LaunchLineup-for-PR-01.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/a56vvg8n/Mohammad_Meraj_Hoda.jpg Mohammad Meraj Hoda Gulf News en 2026-05-06T19:00:00.000+04:00 Ring expands its smart home portfolio in the UAE Company News https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pinoy-celebs/sb-girls-dubai-tickets-go-live-soon-heres-exactly-when-to-book-1.500531465 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/f48fbczf/sb-girls.JPG SB Girls Dubai concert tickets to drop on May 8 Gulf News en 2026-05-06T18:52:31.784+04:00 SB Girls Dubai tickets go live soon: Here’s exactly when to book Pinoy-Celebs, UAE, Filipino artists, Dubai, Concert, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/cnn-founder-ted-turner-dies-1.500531455 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/nf0hhztv/newsml_afp_com_20260506T141908Z_doc_a9zp3we.jpeg CNN founder and Ted Turner Gulf News en 2026-05-06T18:34:04.094+04:00 CNN founder Ted Turner dies World https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/cargo-delays-rising-costs-how-uae-is-managing-shipping-disruption-1.500531158 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2014/3/9/1_16a081a9a90.1301673_219671466_16a081a9a90_large.jpg A file image of Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi, used for illustrative purposes. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/vxrppfhs/STAFFNAT_260506_Dubai_Customs_VSAKLANI_11778061334420.jpg Rashid Darwish Almuhairi, Senior Consultant Customer Service Development - Dubai Customs addressing dellegates duirng a workshop bringing together freight forwarders in Dubai, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration across the logistics ecosystem and respond to the evolving dynamics of global trade and supply chains . https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/v6bqj9ag/STAFFNAT_260506_Dubai_Customs_VSAKLANI_31778061340430.jpg Rashid Darwish Almuhairi, Senior Consultant Customer Service Development - Dubai Customs addressing dellegates duirng a workshop bringing together freight forwarders in Dubai, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration across the logistics ecosystem and respond to the evolving dynamics of global trade and supply chains . Gulf News en 2026-05-06T17:59:03.568+04:00 Cargo delays, rising costs: How UAE is managing shipping disruption economy, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/sport/rayan-ahmed-from-dubais-fairways-to-us-collegiate-history-1.500531371 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/s5nng1mx/Rayan-Ahmed Rayan Ahmed has become the first Emirati golfer ever to earn a scholarship offer from a college in the United States https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/0uxxwu9x/Rayan-Ahmed Rayan Ahmed announced his move with his family and President of EGF General Abdullah Al Hashmi https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/06/20/Ahmed_190359740da_large.jpg Rayan Ahmed is currently the country's No. 1 ranked amateur golfer https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-01-27/masbf1m1/Rayan-Ahmed Rayan Ahmed is the Yas Links Abu Dhabi Men's Open champion https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/v2cryk8q/Paul_Casey_in_action_at_the_Omega_Dubai_Desert_Classic_17749a44aa7_original_ratio.jpg Dubai is now home to four DP World Tour Events each season https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/05/15/Rayan-Ahmed-has-been-in-fine-form-this-season_18f7b2d5803_large.jpg The 19-year-old is ready for the next chapter in his young career Gulf News en 2026-05-06T17:50:07.888+04:00 Rayan Ahmed: From Dubai’s Fairways to U.S. Collegiate History Sport, UAE-Sport, UAE, UAE Golf https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/education/uae-distance-learning-2026-how-schools-switched-to-online-classes-amid-renewed-regional-tensions-1.500531327 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/3ap23eb2/shutterstock2467962245.jpg The Ministry of Education announced a temporary shift to distance learning from Tuesday, May 5, 2026, until Friday, May 8, 2026, for students, teaching staff and administrative employees across nurseries, as well as public and private schools nationwide. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-07/1ci4j0h8/WhatsApp_Image_2026_05_05_at_2_21_48_PM.jpeg Nicholas Brain, Deputy Executive Vice President and Principal/CEO of Jumeirah College - Dubai https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/2dfcsm45/WhatsApp_Image_2026_05_06_at_9_55_14_AM.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-05-06T17:24:23.592+04:00 UAE distance learning 2026: How schools switched to online classes amid renewed regional tensions Living-Education, Education, UAE schools https://gulfnews.com/uae/watch-dubai-police-cadets-honour-armed-forces-in-tribute-display-1.500531275 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/58kac0ne/شرطة-دبي-تُهنئ-القوات-المسلحة-بالذكرى-الخمسين-Dubai-Police-Mark-50-Years-of-UAE-Armed-Forces-Unity-w.jpg Dubai Police cadets honour UAE Armed Forces at 50 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/bee9xicz/شرطة-دبي-تُهنئ-القوات-المسلحة-بالذكرى-الخمسين-Dubai-Police-Mark-50-Years-of-UAE-Armed-Forces-Unity-w-1.jpg Dubai Police cadets honour UAE Armed Forces at 50 Gulf News en 2026-05-06T17:24:12.447+04:00 Watch: Dubai Police cadets honour Armed Forces in tribute display UAE, UAE, Dubai, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/the-kurator/style/how-farah-abushullaih-turned-ithra-into-a-global-cultural-powerhouse-1.500531250 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/ce01b8g6/Farah-Abushullaih-Head-of-Ithras-Museum.-Courtesy-of-Ithra.jpeg Farah Abushullaih - Head of Ithra's Museum. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/vvl2g51v/2WKPPJDcmjnRVB.jpeg The King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture (Ithra) has been designed by Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/2bdq0tr3/2D3A1833cmjnRVB.jpeg 'Baseqat: The Palm Tree' exhibition Gulf News en 2026-05-06T17:16:00.206+04:00 How Farah Abushullaih turned Ithra into a global cultural powerhouse Style https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-dubai-strengthens-social-cohesion-through-interfaith-partnerships-1.500531336 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/3kfuveeq/Bishop-PaoloHE-Hessa-.jpeg From left to right: Bishop Paolo Martinelli and Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/9dv08sqg/Group-Photoq.jpeg The meeting was held at CDA headquarters Gulf News en 2026-05-06T17:15:30.630+04:00 How Dubai strengthens social cohesion through interfaith partnerships UAE, UAE, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-launches-digital-talents-in-sharjah-to-build-ai-ready-workforce-1.500531291 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/axrzd3n9/AI-Office-launches-“Digital-Talents-in-Sharjah”-initiative-2.jpg Dr Tod Laursen and Saqr Binghalib during the MoU signing ceremony in the presence of Omar Sultan Al Olama. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/j52wom4u/AI-Office-launches-“Digital-Talents-in-Sharjah”-initiative.jpg Professor Dr Esameldin Agami and Saqr Binghalib during the MoU signing ceremony in the presence of Omar Sultan Al Olama. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T16:45:28.966+04:00 UAE launches “Digital Talents in Sharjah” to build AI-ready workforce UAE, AI, Education https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-president-visits-fifth-edition-of-make-it-in-the-emirates-2026-1.500531202 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/we0f57pc/UAE-President-visits-Makie-it-in-the-Emirates UAE President visits Makie it in the Emirates Gulf News en 2026-05-06T16:38:12.523+04:00 UAE President visits fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates 2026 UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah-ruler-sheikh-dr-sultan-receives-ras-al-khaimah-ruler-sheikh-saud-1.500531159 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/wvj3ty3z/n0t03ige1ka15plpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-06T16:32:47.686+04:00 Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Dr Sultan receives Ras Al Khaimah Ruler Sheikh Saud UAE https://gulfnews.com/opinion/philippines-sc-voiding-dutertes-ouster-of-deputy-ombudsman-exposes-chilling-effect-on-corruption-probes-1.500530963 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/09/06/The-Philippine-Supreme-Court-in-session.-_191c745eca0_large.jpg The Philippine Supreme Court in session. In a 2013 ruling, the Philippine Supreme Court declared the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF), commonly known as the "pork barrel" fund, unconstitutional. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-07/xr5slqqb/carandangphoto-1.jpg Deputy Ombudsman Arthur Carandang was removed by ex-President Rodrigo Duterte in September 2017 for supposedly “leaking” to reporters bank documents showing deposits of Duterte and daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio, then Davao City mayor, in BPI and other banks in the "hundreds of millions". The reporters were checking on the progress of the plunder case filed by then-Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV with the Office of the Ombudsman in May 2016. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/06/25/458597-01-02--Read-Only-_1904e97ab7d_large.jpg File: Former Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte (L) and his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte. File photo taken April 10, 2018. During the 2026 House impeachment hearing on Vice President Sara Duterte, it emerged that the hundreds of millions in their bank deposits were way more than the amount disclosed by the two in their Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) when they were Davao City mayor and vice mayor, respectively. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T16:30:00.000+04:00 Philippines: SC voiding Duterte’s ouster of deputy ombudsman exposes chilling effect on corruption probes Opinion, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabis-zayed-national-museum-named-among-worlds-most-beautiful-museums-for-2026-1.500531257 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/1dcj5n41/Zayed-National-Museum-final.jpg Abu Dhabi’s Zayed National Museum https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/e7tkxveo/Zayed-National-Museum-2.jpg A look inside the Zayed National Museum Gulf News en 2026-05-06T16:26:11.197+04:00 Abu Dhabi's Zayed National Museum named among world’s most beautiful museums for 2026 UAE, Lifestyle, UAE, Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi, https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/why-agnimitra-paul-is-emerging-as-bjps-bengal-dark-horse-cm-contender-1.500531263 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/mes4ioqi/WIN-Agnimitra-paul-Read-Only.jpg West Bengal BJP Vice-President and Asansol South Assembly MLA Agnimitra Paul addresses a press conference in Purba Bardhaman on Monday, February 16, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T16:25:56.973+04:00 Why Agnimitra Paul is emerging as BJP’s Bengal dark horse CM contender India, india, West Bengal https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/us-announces-phased-closure-of-peshawar-consulate-1.500531221 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/eqghdbdf/202605063777522.jpg The State Department said the decision reflected Washington’s “commitment to ensuring the safety of diplomatic personnel and efficient resource management”. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T16:03:56.279+04:00 US announces phased closure of Peshawar consulate Pakistan, Americas, Pakistan, americas https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/astrology-guided-picks-lead-indian-expat-to-dh1m-big-ticket-win-1.500531225 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/ihus266n/Rithesh-Lobo-1.jpg Rithesh Lobo Gulf News en 2026-05-06T16:02:42.475+04:00 Astrology-guided picks lead Indian expat to Dh1m Big Ticket win people, UAE, Big Ticket https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/i-thought-it-was-a-prank-dubai-accountant-among-dh1m-big-ticket-winners-1.500531199 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/wxkut5rt/Rajath-Upadhyaya-1.jpg Rajath Satish Gulf News en 2026-05-06T16:02:05.652+04:00 'I thought it was a prank': Dubai accountant among Dh1m Big Ticket winners people, UAE, Big Ticket https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/gut-feeling-pays-off-as-ajman-based-expat-wins-dh1m-in-big-ticket-1.500531167 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/kpxndo9x/Leo-Lawrence-1.jpg Leo Lawrence Gulf News en 2026-05-06T16:01:19.588+04:00 Gut feeling pays off as Ajman-based expat wins Dh1m in Big Ticket people, UAE, Big Ticket https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/indian-single-mother-among-five-dh1m-big-ticket-winners-1.500531152 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/sytutcyp/Chaithanya-Kumari-Ramachandran-1.jpg Chaithanya Kumari Gulf News en 2026-05-06T16:00:38.566+04:00 Indian single mother among five Dh1m Big Ticket winners people, UAE, Big Ticket https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-biobank-partners-with-japanese-firm-to-advance-stem-cell-therapies-in-uae-1.500531216 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/vz2c963r/Abu-Dhabi-Biobank-partners-with-Japanese-firm-to-advance-stem-cell-therapies-in-UAE Gulf News en 2026-05-06T15:47:44.908+04:00 Abu Dhabi Biobank partners with Japanese firm to advance stem cell therapies in UAE UAE https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/did-lionel-messi-influence-tmcs-defeat-in-west-bengal-1.500531218 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-18/59u4k263/202512183611506.jpg Infuriated fans in West Bengal uprooted seats and hurled them on to the field when they could not catch a glimpse of football icon Lionel Messi in December 2025. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T15:47:00.795+04:00 Did Lionel Messi influence TMC’s defeat in West Bengal? Op-Eds, India, india, West Bengal https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/from-age-9-to-world-cup-glory-jemimah-rodrigues-gifts-her-childhood-coach-a-brand-new-suv-1.500531201 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/4p7e8p8j/Jemimah-Rodrigues Jemimah Rodrigues' latest gesture feels like a lesson for many to follow https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/4p7e8p8j/Jemimah-Rodrigues Jemimah Rodrigues' latest gesture feels like a lesson for many to follow Gulf News en 2026-05-06T15:44:23.270+04:00 From age 9 to World Cup glory: Jemimah Rodrigues gifts her childhood coach a brand-new SUV Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/uae-lines-up-10-billion-chemicals-push-to-cut-import-dependence-1.500531205 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/ab28jzha/L-R-Eng.-Hamad-Al-Ameri-Syed-Basar-Shueb-HE-Dr.-Sultan-Ahmed-Al-Jaber-HE-Mohamed-Ghannam-Alrumaithi-Mashal-Saoud-Al-Kindi.jpg L-R - Eng. Hamad Al Ameri, Syed Basar Shueb, HE Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, HE Mohamed Ghannam Alrumaithi, Mashal Saoud Al-Kindi.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-06T15:33:53.550+04:00 UAE lines up $10 billion chemicals push to cut import dependence Energy, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/us-tourist-dies-after-falling-ill-on-kashmir-houseboat-1.500531175 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/5pm86jid/20260429349f.jpg Police said 83-year-old John David Anderson was rushed to a nearby private hospital after he complained of uneasiness in the chest. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T15:32:40.223+04:00 US tourist dies after falling ill on Kashmir houseboat India, Americas, india, americas https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/miite-2026-sheikh-mohamed-bin-zayed-al-nahyan-apprised-about-the-future-of-burjeel-medical-city-1.500531149 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/kgcc6xtd/Sheikh-Mohamed-bin-Zayed-Al-Nahyan-visits-the-Burjeel-Holdings.jpg His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visits the Burjeel Holdings booth. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/9uhv4ln8/Burjeel.jpg His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at the Burjeel Holdings booth. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T15:15:06.165+04:00 MIITE 2026: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan apprised about the future of Burjeel Medical City GN Focus, Company News https://gulfnews.com/auto/geely-at-auto-show-robotaxis-ai-hybrids-and-a-brand-that-means-business-in-the-middle-east-1.500531157 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/id9im1kx/d4d328ec-140a-4699-ae6f-bb972a9777c8.png https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/smwdyoli/d4d328ec-140a-4699-ae6f-bb972a9777c8.png https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/wfi4adls/ad053a80-bd14-44a5-a1cd-4d82d599342d.png https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/6vicmtzv/2a8d3361-90d5-4508-b58b-3b6eae24c241.png https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/91svvql1/497ff95e-2f05-4a44-9939-7b82da4fcc9e.png Gulf News en 2026-05-06T15:13:55.503+04:00 Geely at Auto Show: Robotaxis, AI hybrids, and a brand that means business in the Middle East Auto, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sheikh-mohammed-visits-make-it-in-the-emirates-2026-in-abu-dhabi-1.500531082 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/huugz0tu/Sheikh-Mohammed-bin-Rashid-accompanied-by-Sheikh-Hamdan-bin-Mohammed-and-Sheikh-Dhiyab-bin-Mohammed-bin-Zayed-visits-the-Made-in-the-UAE-exhibition-in-its-fifth-edition-held-at-ADNEC-Abu-Dhabi-Center Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed and Sheikh Dhiyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed, visits the "Made in the UAE" exhibition in its fifth edition, held at ADNEC Abu Dhabi Center Gulf News en 2026-05-06T15:12:07.263+04:00 Sheikh Mohammed visits ‘Make it in the Emirates 2026’ in Abu Dhabi Government, UAE businesses https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-oman-explore-business-opportunities-across-logistics-food-security-and-supply-chains-1.500531154 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-03/rh41rcdp/newsml_afp_com_20260303T152942Z_doc_99qn8vr.jpeg File picture of Minister of Economy and Tourism, Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T15:10:54.831+04:00 UAE, Oman explore business opportunities across logistics, food security and supply chains Government, UAE businesses https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/edufair-dubai-explore-study-pathways-that-keep-up-with-change-1.500529540 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/ycpagpms/NAT-250519-Edufair-Day-1-Crowd-VSAKLANI-24.jpg Students from the UAE's top schools are at Edufair Dubai's May edition in 2025 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/iwyq8mdm/Professor_Ammar_Kaka.jpg Professor Ammar Kaka, Pro Vice-Chancellor & President, Curtin University Dubai. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/qt2jxnv0/Saranya_Rustagi_2_Low_res.jpg Saranya Rustagi, Regional Director- Marketing, Communications, Recruitment and Admissions, Heriot-Watt University Dubai https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/iuta94ow/Anoop_Kumar___Head_of_Admissions__MENA_.jpg Anoop Kumar, Head of Admissions (MENA Region), MAHE Dubai https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/si0acqf4/AB_Official.JPG Aishwarya Bakshi, Campus Director, Jaipur National University Ras Al Khaimah Campus (JNURAK) https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/a7xxh60b/IMG_8670_JPG__1_.jpeg Prof. Muthanna Abdulrazzaq, President, American University in the Emirates https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/z6jxiucc/Raj_Nambiar_Business_Photograph.jpg Dr Raj Nambiar, Campus Director, University of Greater Manchester, Academic Centre – Ras Al Khaimah https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/3r3trt59/Reeba_Mariam_John.jpeg Reeba Mariam John, Head of Academics, Explore Education Dubai Gulf News en 2026-05-06T15:06:15.353+04:00 Edufair Dubai: Explore study pathways that keep up with change Education, Edufair https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/oil-drops-below-100-as-us-iran-deal-hopes-ease-pressure-on-markets-1.500531153 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2018/11/13/brent_oil_resources1_16a0851b994_large.jpg The sudden spike in oil prices stems from halted tanker traffic, production shutdowns, and proxy escalations, pushing prices from pre-war lows in the $70s. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/ny0q90q0/ChinaIran25597-203dc-Read-Only.jpg Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, left, is greeted by his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi prior to their bilateral meeting in Beijing. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T15:02:53.385+04:00 Oil drops below $100 as US-Iran deal hopes ease pressure on markets Energy, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/tasneef-and-zelo-announce-strategic-collaboration-1.500531136 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/k14cw809/TASNEEF-and-Zelo-announce-strategic-collaboration-to-explore-integrated-assurance-and-financing-solutions-in-the-UAE.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-05-06T14:48:57.432+04:00 TASNEEF and Zelo announce strategic collaboration Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/uae/jeddah-based-indian-wins-1-million-in-dubai-duty-free-draw-1.500531129 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/2c1xbor1/duty-free.JPG Officials during the Millennium Millionaire Duty Free Draw on Wednesday Gulf News en 2026-05-06T14:41:18.192+04:00 Jeddah-based Indian wins $1 million in Dubai Duty Free draw UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/inside-project-freedom-why-trump-paused-mission-that-risked-wider-war-1.500531120 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-01/q1fk4hfd/preview.jpg Dubbed “Project Freedom,” the plan is Washington’s boldest attempt yet to break Iran’s grip on the strait after it was effectively shut earlier in the war. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T14:39:18.125+04:00 Inside Project Freedom: Why Trump paused mission that risked wider war Americas, Mena, Donald Trump, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/abu-dhabi-backed-horror-hit-hokum-brings-desert-chills-to-uae-cinemas-this-week-1.500531100 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/le7plejb/HOKUM-2.jpg A still of Hokum starring Adam Scott Gulf News en 2026-05-06T14:38:38.624+04:00 Abu Dhabi-backed horror hit ‘Hokum’ brings desert chills to UAE cinemas this week Entertainment, HollyWood, UAE, UAE, hollywood https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/irrfan-khanvidya-balans-lost-film-the-last-tenant-finally-releases-on-youtube-after-26-years-the-story-behind-it-1.500531104 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/elxx079i/vidya.webp Irrfan Khan and Vidya Balan in The Last Tenant Gulf News en 2026-05-06T14:36:40.525+04:00 Irrfan Khan–Vidya Balan’s lost film The Last Tenant releases on YouTube after 26 years: How it was found Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/four-games-two-trophies-arsenals-fate-in-the-balance-1.500531013 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/ju7thg4z/Arsenal-image.png Can Arsenal win the double and drop the 'bottlers' tag https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/8vcv0kuq/preview.jpg Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrates as his goal secured his team a place in the Champions League final https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-13/oep991ut/City-fan-drinking-Arsenal-tears City fan mimed drinking Arsenal tears at Stamford Bridge https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/b2xjs7gj/newsml_afp_com_20260502T164438Z_doc_a9mc68c.jpeg The gunners have gone on an incredible winning run since the defeat to Manchester City https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/s6zm3ijf/newsml_afp_com_20260505T210938Z_doc_a9x73gg.jpeg There were huge celebrations at the Emirates stadium after Arsenal booked their place in the Champions League final Gulf News en 2026-05-06T14:27:25.327+04:00 Four games, two trophies: Arsenal’s fate in the balance Sport, Football, premier league, arsenal, Manchester City, Champions League https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ncts-ten-launches-new-label-tenth-sound-sparks-fan-excitement-so-proud-of-tennie-1.500531032 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/t8soly37/ten3.webp Bangkok-based ‘Tenth Sound’ linked to Ten as fans anticipate big comeback Gulf News en 2026-05-06T14:15:55.469+04:00 NCT’s Ten launches new label ‘Tenth Sound’ sparks fan excitement: 'So proud of Tennie' Entertainment, Music, Kpop, NCT, Music https://gulfnews.com/world/human-to-human-hantavirus-strain-confirmed-on-cruise-ship-1.500531087 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/sporq7hx/preview.jpg Health workers get off the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius, a cruise ship carrying nearly 150 people as it remains off Cape Verde on Monday, May 4, 2026 after three passengers died and several others fell seriously ill in a suspected hantavirus outbreak. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T14:12:30.347+04:00 Human-to-human hantavirus strain confirmed on cruise ship World, Europe, Health, Health https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/who-is-raffy-tulfo-senator-emerges-as-a-serious-presidential-contender-in-the-philippines-1.500530707 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/6mo3u07u/Senator-Tulfo-credit-Senate-PRIB.avif Gulf News en 2026-05-06T14:12:00.000+04:00 Who is Raffy Tulfo? Senator emerges as a serious presidential contender in the Philippines Philippines https://gulfnews.com/uae/from-1976-to-now-how-shabbir-merchant-from-pakistan-built-51-years-of-roots-in-dubai-1.500529772 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/h8vhkegv/1000145758.jpg Shabbir Merchant with his sons Shazil and Shoaib Merchant of Champion https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/uewgf50q/1000144945.jpg Shabbir Merchant, founder of Champion group celebrating his 51st year in the UAE. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/7fzgad20/0F8626E3-E16E-4FA0-8599-E4EE3F601141.jpg Shabbir Merchant's passport when it was first issued at 1980. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T14:08:28.529+04:00 From 1976 to now: How Shabbir Merchant from Pakistan built 51 years of roots in Dubai UAE, United in Strength, UAE Success Stories, UAE, Entrepreneurship, Pakistani expats, My Business https://gulfnews.com/uae/filming-missile-interceptions-heres-why-its-a-risk-you-shouldnt-take-1.500531053 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/04/26/Child-watching-phone-video_187bd0aba29_large.jpg Photo for illustrative purposes only Gulf News en 2026-05-06T13:56:31.556+04:00 Filming missile interceptions? Here’s why it’s a risk you shouldn’t take UAE, UAE, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/kamikaze-dolphin-fears-in-hormuz-myth-or-military-reality-1.500531048 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/xmubaqqi/WLD-US-DOLPHIN-Read-Only.jpg In this photo released by the US Navy on March 24, 2003, a trained bottlenose dolphin belonging to Commander Task Unit leaps out of the water on March 18 in front of Sergeant Andrew Garrett while training near the USS Gunston Hall operating in the Arabian Gulf. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T13:48:22.064+04:00 ‘Kamikaze dolphin’ fears in Hormuz: Myth or military reality? Mena, Americas, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/hormuz-crisis-turns-trump-xi-summit-into-high-stakes-showdown-1.500531030 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-22/gygn4rtq/preview.jpg President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping pose ahead of their summit talk at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. Trump is scheduled to meet Xi in Beijing on May 14-15. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T13:47:38.698+04:00 Hormuz crisis turns Trump-Xi summit into high-stakes showdown Asia, Americas, Mena, Donald Trump, China, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-amazon-deals-today-top-picks-in-robot-vacuums-karaoke-machines-and-designer-perfumes-1.500531029 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/oww0trwp/Home_karaoke_1877f7fc218_original_ratio.jpg With limited-time offers and fast-moving stock, popular picks can return to full price quickly, so anything that catches your eye is worth a closer look sooner rather than later. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T13:42:35.287+04:00 Best Amazon deals today: Top picks in robot vacuums, karaoke machines and designer perfumes Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/gavaskar-rant-highlights-bumrahs-ipl-struggles-1.500531046 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/03/06/Cricket---Gavaskar_17806c9f2fb_large.jpg Sunil Gavaskar poses for the photographers with a 'blue baggy' cap, presented to him on the 50th anniversary of his memorable Test debut, by BCCI during Ahmedabad Test. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T13:38:56.270+04:00 Gavaskar rant highlights Bumrah’s IPL struggles Cricket https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/dubai-operas-sing-for-the-nation-to-celebrate-uae-pride-through-music-1.500531016 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/p7zkjivi/DUBAI_OPERA_16dbfbc16e1_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-06T13:14:27.902+04:00 Dubai Opera’s ‘Sing for the Nation’ to celebrate UAE pride through music Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/kerno-showcases-uae-built-sovereign-compute-platform-at-miite-2026-1.500530983 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/wia2ktwg/Kerno.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-06T12:41:57.023+04:00 Kerno showcases UAE-built sovereign compute platform at MIITE 2026 Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/sabalenka-threatens-grand-slam-boycott-over-prizemoney-row-1.500530976 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-01-09/vnof5xg5/SPO250109_MAIN_1736403602050.jpg Sabalenka and Sinner were among leading players who expressed "deep disappointment" over the French Open prize money. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T12:40:20.280+04:00 Sabalenka threatens Grand Slam boycott over prizemoney row Tennis https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/rb-choudary-dies-in-rajasthan-road-accident-what-happened-1.500530981 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/3aao6xey/202605063777600.jpg Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth express shock, grief over producer R B Choudary Gulf News en 2026-05-06T12:39:25.332+04:00 RB Choudary dies in Rajasthan road accident: What happened Entertainment, South-Indian, bollywood, Tamil Cinema https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/lulu-signs-strategic-mou-with-uae-food-cluster-to-champion-made-in-uae-globally-1.500530975 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/f20z8kra/Lulu.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-06T12:33:42.750+04:00 LuLu signs strategic MoU with UAE Food Cluster to champion ‘Made in UAE’ globally Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/photos/news/uae-celebrates-50th-anniversary-of-armed-forces-unification-1.500530949 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/05/05/WAM-UAE-ARMED-FILE2-1651744778432_18093a928ce_large.jpg The United Arab Emirates celebrates, on Wednesday, 6 May 2026, the 50th anniversary of the unification of its Armed Forces, reflecting on five decades of achievements and heroism in defending sovereignty and safeguarding national gains. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/05/05/TEASER-ARMED-1651764341185_18094d3a9d6_medium.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/3frz6uoo/signing-of-the-decision-to-unify-the-armed-forces-bu-mureikha-may-6-1976.jpg Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid, then Ruler of Dubai, immediately after signing the agreemeent to unify the UAE Armed Forces on May 6, 1976. Photo: Ministry of Defence https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/s9rn9u0h/ARMED_1_1651764339390_18094d3a2da_original_ratio.jpg This year’s occasion comes as the UAE Armed Forces have demonstrated high efficiency and readiness in countering recent Iranian aggression, successfully thwarting all attempts to undermine the country’s security and stability. They have recorded an unprecedented achievement in modern military history by intercepting ballistic missiles and drones targeting the UAE. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/tis2sxl2/TEASER_ARMED_1651764341185_18094d3a9d6_original_ratio.jpg The UAE Armed Forces continue to advance along a clear path based on constant readiness and multi-dimensional response capabilities. The military institution has adopted an integrated approach that combines land, air, naval, and cyber domains within a unified system. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/hes5c0a3/ARMED_3_1651764343223_18094d3b1d1_original_ratio.jpg The land forces constitute the backbone of the UAE’s defence system, advancing a concept of smart manoeuvre built on speed and accuracy of information. Modern armoured systems, advanced artillery platforms, and ground reconnaissance systems are now linked through digital command and control networks, enabling real-time data exchange among units. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/avhnnx73/ARMED_4_1651764347084_18094d3c0e5_original_ratio.jpg Overlooking one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors, the UAE considers maritime security a strategic priority extending beyond its territorial waters. The naval forces have enhanced their capabilities through multi-role vessels, coastal surveillance systems, and unmanned platforms to secure shipping lanes, energy routes, and global trade. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/ks0rig7y/ARMED_55_1651764349136_18094d3c8e8_original_ratio.jpg Military institutes and colleges are key elements in supplying armed forces personnel with the necessary training, such as Zayed Military College that offers quality military training, prepare future leaders, and encourage increased harmony among security and army officers and Ministry of Interior officers. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/xldl9cev/ARMED_6_1651764352026_18094d3d431_original_ratio.jpg Since its founding, the UAE leadership has viewed women as key partners in nation-building and defence. This approach is reflected in their integration into the Armed Forces, with the Khawla bint Al Azwar Military School serving as a cornerstone for the training of female personnel. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/2v4y0eec/UAE_ARMED_18094dc6f42_original_ratio.jpeg The air force represents a key pillar of the UAE’s strategic deterrence through its multi-role aircraft, which are capable of conducting long-range operations. This strengthens the country’s capacity to safeguard its vital interests while providing precise support to land and naval forces. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/bv3banpm/ARMED_8_1651764354068_18094d3dc2f_original_ratio.jpg The growth of national defence industries represents one of the most significant strategic transformations within the UAE Armed Forces. The country has moved beyond reliance on procurement to become an active partner in the development and production of advanced systems. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/7vxic3z3/ARMED_9_1651764357070_18094d3e7ed_original_ratio.jpg Despite rapid advances in military technology, the human element remains central to military strength. The UAE has therefore invested heavily in military and academic training, from national military colleges to joint programmes with advanced armed forces worldwide. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/y6lx78ci/ARMED_100_1651764359457_18094d3f136_original_ratio.jpg Today, the UAE has become a leading supplier of military systems in the Middle East due to its product quality, competitive prices, and the after-sales services provided by national companies, confirming that the UAE has a clear vision to develop its military industries. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/el50mz0r/ARMED_11_1651764361445_18094d3f8fc_original_ratio.jpg The multi-lateral joint military exercises carried out by the UAE Armed Forces with the armed forces of friendly countries throughout the year have helped promote cooperation and collective action and the exchange of military expertise. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/utgnkl7j/ARMED_2_1651764336464_18094d39769_original_ratio.jpg The UAE Armed Forces also play a vital role in implementing humanitarian initiatives, relief operations, and emergency response plans across various regions of the world, reinforcing the country’s commitment to its humanitarian responsibilities. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T12:31:20.094+04:00 UAE celebrates 50th anniversary of Armed Forces unification news-photos https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/fashion/the-most-expensive-accessories-at-the-met-gala-2026-from-6-million-watch-to-15-million-necklace-1.500530919 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/tyaha6t1/20260506120406.jpg.jpeg From wristwear worth millions to jewels pulled straight from personal collections, here are the most jaw-dropping pieces that shut down the steps of the Met. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/4p4ts7sg/Jay-Z-Patek-Philippe-Grandmaster-Chime.jpg.jpeg Jay-z's $6 million Patek Philippe https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/ibdch90w/20260506120549.jpg.jpeg Sudha Reddy with her centrepiece necklace valued at more than $15 million https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/g0pm7akf/20260506120747.jpg.jpeg She wore a custom Manish Malhotra gown featuring a dramatic "tree of life" train, peacock detailing, and intricate floral embroidery drawn from Kalamkari https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/du29yob7/20260506120458.jpg.jpeg The gown reportedly took over 3,400 hours to complete with more than 90 artisans working on it. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/bffcz5nl/Dwayne-Johnson-Jacob-Co-Billionaire-III.jpg.jpeg Dwayne Johnson wore the Jacob & Co. Billionaire III https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/lkb8nmyu/newsml_afp_com_20260504T000000Z_PH_GTY_2274557584.jpeg Beyoncé attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/w6ws84hf/newsml_afp_com_20260504T000000Z_PH_GTY_2274534305.jpeg LISA attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/u52gi58e/newsml_afp_com_20260504T235908Z_doc_a9tr9fp.jpeg US former tennis player Serena Williams arrives for the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York, on May 4, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/95deeewy/newsml_afp_com_20260504T000000Z_PH_GTY_2274557075.jpeg Rami Malek fashion detail attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T12:27:36.768+04:00 The most expensive accessories at the Met Gala 2026: From $6 million watch to $15 million necklace Fashion, Luxury, Entertainment, hollywood, Fashion, lifestyle, Met Gala https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/met-gala-2026-how-zara-and-gap-went-couture-from-kendall-jenner-to-bad-bunny-1.500530891 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/j56y9jrv/photo-collage.png.png High street meets high fashion as Zara and Gap disrupt Met Gala 2026 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-04/xf5b9g0a/newsml_afp_com_20260504T000000Z_PH_GTY_2274540083.jpeg Kendall Jenner posing with designer Zac Posen at the 2026 Met Gala https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-04/rtq9kapg/newsml_afp_com_20260504T234445Z_doc_a9tr9dp.jpeg US singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks arrives for the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York, on May 4, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/l8gax57n/newsml_afp_com_20260504T000000Z_PH_GTY_2274546518.jpeg Bad Bunny attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T12:26:00.790+04:00 Met Gala 2026: How Zara and Gap went couture - from Kendall Jenner to Bad Bunny Entertainment, Lifestyle, HollyWood, Fashion, hollywood, Fashion, lifestyle, Met Gala https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/peace-be-with-you-pope-leo-dismisses-trumps-nuclear-claims-1.500530954 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/a0dnsr4h/preview.jpg Pope Leo XIV talks to journalists as he leaves his residence in Castel Gandolfo, on the outskirts of Rome, to return to the Vatican Gulf News en 2026-05-06T12:23:47.944+04:00 ‘Peace be with you’: Pope Leo dismisses Trump’s nuclear claims Americas, Vatican, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-beachfront-plots-sell-for-dh400-million-in-record-luxury-land-deal-1.500530945 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/75tlxz1h/Dubai-beachfront-ariel-View.jpg The deal represents one of the most significant private coastal land assemblies in Dubai and marks the largest residential land transaction completed in Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T12:21:38.330+04:00 Dubai beachfront plots sell for Dh400 million in record luxury land deal Property, Dubai property https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/auto-china-2026-gwm-unveils-next-generation-gwm-one-s-platform-40t-v8-engine-and-more-1.500530942 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/cucjbe1l/GMW-Lead-Image.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/c4ct82e1/GMW-Secondary-Image.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-06T12:16:57.130+04:00 Auto China 2026: GWM unveils next-generation GWM ONE S Platform, 4.0T V8 engine and more GN Focus, Company News https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/BestBuys-lifestyle/7-best-summer-sunglasses-trends-in-uae-2026-1.500530830 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/93po3l69/shutterstock2351167105.jpg This season’s picks show there’s a frame for every mood, outfit, and summer plan under the sun. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/05/17/Sunglasses_18f86df72ab_medium.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-06T12:11:34.696+04:00 7 best summer sunglasses trends in UAE, 2026 BestBuys-Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/al-mamzar-beach-dubai-reopening-1.500530922 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/okzdavo3/STAFFNAT_260505_Mamzar_Beach_VSAKLANI_101778005559277.jpg Newly renovated Al Mamzar Beaches by Dubai Municipality after its official opening on Tuesday evening. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/gyilm6sh/STAFFNAT_260505_Mamzar_Beach_VSAKLANI_91778005596082.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/ck3v8bmz/STAFFNAT_260505_Mamzar_Beach_VSAKLANI_181778005576460.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/khlk2ulu/STAFFNAT_260505_Mamzar_Beach_VSAKLANI_121778005566985.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/hfvdok78/IMG4843.JPG.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/1ndiuaxs/IMG4860_JPG.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/li36yf8s/STAFFNAT_260505_Mamzar_Beach_VSAKLANI_81778005590920.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/ps2pb0ef/STAFFNAT_260505_Mamzar_Beach_VSAKLANI_171778005566976.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/cso8g52o/IMG4857.JPG.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/okt2fzuj/IMG4852.JPG.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/am8bep4u/STAFFNAT_260505_Mamzar_Beach_VSAKLANI_61778005586502.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-06T12:11:12.593+04:00 What’s new at Al Mamzar Beach? 5 standout features of the massive revamp Living-Ask-Us, Government, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/sharjahs-kalba-to-transform-in-december-sheikh-sultan-confirms-seven-years-of-projects-finally-opening-1.500530873 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/vzckxhn6/KALBA-1.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/91ylttt4/Sheikh-Dr.-Sultan-bin-Muhammad-Al-Qasimi Supplied Gulf News en 2026-05-06T11:39:23.037+04:00 Sharjah's Kalba set to transform in December with new projects Environment https://gulfnews.com/sport/why-bengaluru-could-miss-out-on-hosting-ipl-final-1.500530898 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/zman010n/Narendra-Modi-Stadium Narendra Modi stadium is the new venue for the IPL 2026 final https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-24/6k97ey8l/newsml_afp_com_20260424T182117Z_doc_a8w99nf.jpeg The legendary stadium is home to reigning IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru Gulf News en 2026-05-06T11:36:20.122+04:00 Bengaluru miss out on hosting IPL final, Ahmedabad steps in Sport, Cricket, IPL, IPL-Bangalore https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-embassy-in-muscat-restores-passport-services-after-global-outage-1.500530810 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-11/5awddp11/202412223286190.jpg Pakistan Embassy in Muscat announces resumption of passport services Gulf News en 2026-05-06T10:44:41.738+04:00 Pakistan embassy in Muscat restores passport services after global outage Pakistan, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/technology/media/meta-will-use-ai-to-detect-kids-by-analyzing-height-and-bone-structure-1.500530837 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/varsc10d/Kids_with_phones_and_ipads_188578a672a_original_ratio.jpg New systems analyse photos, videos and behaviour to flag children using social apps. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T10:34:47.684+04:00 Meta will use AI to detect kids by analyzing height and bone structure Media https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-social-media-founder-franco-mabanta-arrested-following-alleged-350-million-romualdez-extortion-plot-1.500530705 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/1z4bmx5b/Screenshot-2026-05-06-at-2.20.42-PM.png Filipino social media personality Franco Mabanta, 43, was arrested along with four alleged associates by agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) following a reported entrapment operation during an alleged ₱350-million extortion attempt. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/jnvw4hjr/franco-mabanta-2021.webp Franco Mabanta (center) with then ex-Senator Bongbong Marcos (left), Romualdez’s cousin, and Juan Ponce Enrile (right), shooting an interview for Marcos’ YouTube channel in 2018. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T10:34:27.676+04:00 Philippines: Social media founder Franco Mabanta 'caught red-handed', arrested following alleged ₱350-million Romualdez 'extortion' plot Philippines https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/dubai-marina-fire-breaks-out-at-under-construction-tower-near-habtoor-grand-no-injuries-1.500530727 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/n4qw2pnk/0d751cad-5bcb-4b9e-bb30-3e822234c1d3.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/hln38f25/52df1e38_bb6c_4de2_a747_c8bcc18849db.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-06T10:22:09.397+04:00 Dubai Marina fire breaks out at under-construction tower near Al Habtoor Grand, no injuries emergencies https://gulfnews.com/technology/consumer-electronics/apple-may-let-iphone-users-choose-their-own-ai-in-ios-27-1.500530820 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-23/jbodyl5x/_1x_1.jpg Reports say Apple will let users select third-party AI models across devices. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T10:20:07.080+04:00 Apple may let iPhone users choose their own AI in iOS 27 Consumer-Electronics, Retail https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/dubai-gold-prices-jump-more-than-dh11-as-24k-hits-fresh-may-high-1.500530792 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/8kn75zjh/newsml_afp_com_20260419T124601Z_doc_a8bn3eb.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-05-06T09:49:28.540+04:00 Dubai gold prices jump more than Dh11 as 24K hits fresh May high Retail, UAE Gold, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-leaders-congratulate-armed-forces-on-50th-unification-anniversary-hail-role-as-cornerstone-of-national-strength-1.500530787 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-22/6lg4kx78/axj02avu1ka004epo.jpg UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Gulf News en 2026-05-06T09:48:11.861+04:00 UAE leaders congratulate Armed Forces on 50th unification anniversary, hail role as cornerstone of national strength Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/al-khaznah-leathers-signs-strategic-mous-with-rox-and-the-uae-ministry-of-culture-at-make-it-in-the-emirates-2026-1.500530798 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/gis3fnog/MoU-Picture.png Gulf News en 2026-05-06T09:46:21.452+04:00 Al Khaznah Leathers signs strategic MOUs with ROX and the UAE Ministry of Culture at Make It in the Emirates 2026 GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/prabhas-fauzi-shoot-stalled-after-vehicle-crash-near-hyderabad-one-dead-1.500530778 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/fg59yjqu/prabhas.jpg Prabhas in the Fauzi poster Gulf News en 2026-05-06T09:42:05.258+04:00 Prabhas’ Fauzi shoot stalled after vehicle crash near Hyderabad, one dead Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bhavitha-mandavas-met-gala-jeans-ignite-racism-row-did-chanel-gaslight-its-first-indian-ambassador-with-a-storytelling-stunt-1.500530753 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/4bpa71cw/newsml_afp_com_20260504T000000Z_PH_GTY_2274548805.jpeg Bhavitha Mandava and Awar Odhiang attend the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/zg4ltakx/newsml_afp_com_20260504T000000Z_PH_GTY_2274559408.jpeg Bhavitha Mandava and Awar Odhiang attend the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T09:33:44.632+04:00 Bhavitha Mandava’s Met Gala jeans ignite racism row: Did Chanel gaslight its first Indian ambassador with a ‘storytelling’ stunt? Entertainment, Fashion, India, Americas, Fashion, india https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-uncovers-1st-century-hijri-islamic-inscription-on-ancient-hajj-route-1.500530619 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/dktlbuva/Inscription.webp The Islamic inscription dates back to the first century Hijri along the historic Darb Zubayda pilgrimage route in the Hail region. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T09:27:16.183+04:00 Saudi Arabia uncovers 1st-century Hijri Islamic inscription on ancient Hajj route Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/gulf-news-edufair-to-run-over-two-days-from-saturday-1.500530068-1.500530068 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/io1xoil9/A761ECAE-2875-4A34-BF54-F853256C5AE3-GN-Archives.jpg Students attend a past edition of GN Edufair Gulf News en 2026-05-06T09:19:00.000+04:00 Gulf News Edufair to run over two days from Saturday Education https://gulfnews.com/business/uae-government-doubles-down-on-its-bet-on-small-business-1.500528220 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/q9l5vrax/Screenshot20260505154811Video-Player.jpg.jpeg Dr. Ahmad bin Abdullah Belhoul Al Falasi, UAE Minister of Sports and Chairman of the Emirates Growth Fund, speaking at a fireside chat on building enduring enterprises at the Make it in the Emirates forum in Abu Dhabi. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-04/3u1y9kte/IMG5018.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-04/9bvy8lon/STAFFBUS_260504_MIITE_Crowd_VSAKLANI_51777894254436.jpg Huge crowd on the opening day of Make it in the Emirates 2026. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T09:15:00.000+04:00 UAE government doubles down on its bet on small business Business, UAE, UAE, Abu Dhabi, UAE businesses https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/mohanlal-mourns-good-friend-and-brother-santhosh-k-nayar-after-sudden-death-he-won-everyones-love-1.500529948 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/sql7a0mn/Untitled-design.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-06T08:59:04.894+04:00 Mohanlal mourns ‘good friend and brother’ Santhosh K Nayar after sudden death: 'He won everyone's love' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-sara-duterte-raffy-tulfo-in-dead-heat-in-latest-puls-asia-survey-1.500530716 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/cshyk0al/Sara-Raffy.jpg Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte (left) and Senator Raffy Tulfo. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T08:26:36.947+04:00 Philippines: Sara Duterte, Raffy Tulfo in dead heat in latest Puls Asia survey Philippines https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/from-alleppey-to-the-met-gala-kerala-brand-powers-met-gala-2026-carpet-again-1.500530479 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/174jtyya/newsml_afp_com_20260504T000000Z_PH_GTY_2274545614.jpeg Beyoncé attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-07/ohymgizr/Sivan-Santhosh-and-Nimisha-Srinivas.jpg Sivan Santhosh and Nimisha Srinivas Gulf News en 2026-05-06T08:12:16.890+04:00 From Alleppey to the Met Gala: Kerala brand powers Met Gala 2026 carpet again Entertainment, Fashion, Lifestyle, India, HollyWood, hollywood, kerala, Fashion, Met Gala https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/flyadeal-cancels-flights-to-peshawar-amman-and-damascus-until-end-may-1.500530660 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-03/feq1umr1/The-entry-to-Pakistan-marks-flyadeals-first-foray-into-South-Asia. flyadeal cancels regional flights amid Middle East tensions. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T08:08:04.423+04:00 flyadeal cancels flights to Peshawar, Amman and Damascus until end-May Saudi, Aviation, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/shah-rukh-khan-is-the-reason-i-am-here-emotional-karan-johar-calls-met-gala-debut-a-full-circle-moment-1.500530696 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/0m34d0fw/kjo3.JPG Shah Rukh Khan had made his Met Gala debut last year. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T08:05:32.527+04:00 ‘Shah Rukh Khan is the reason I am here’: Emotional Karan Johar calls Met Gala debut a ‘full circle’ moment Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/the-summer-i-turned-pretty-movie-faces-filming-disruptions-after-set-leaks-it-causes-anxiety-1.500530674 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-17/anrdoewi/newsml_afp_com_20250917T155350Z_doc_74ux67z.jpeg US actor Gavin Casalegno, US actress Lola Tung and US actor Christopher Briney pose during a photocall on the roof of the Shangri-La Hotel prior to a special screening of the final episode of the serie "The Summer I turned pretty", in Paris, on September 17, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T07:41:59.556+04:00 The Summer I Turned Pretty movie faces filming disruptions after set leaks: 'It causes anxiety' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/edge-kerno-partner-for-local-production-of-critical-network-encryptors-1.500530419 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/3gntaeep/edgeandkerno-jpg.webp EDGE entity KATIM has entered a partnership with KERNO Enterprises (Kerno), the first enterprise-grade IT hardware manufacturer in the UAE. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T07:40:56.875+04:00 EDGE, Kerno partner for local production of critical network encryptors UAE, Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/msc-launches-europegulf-route-via-saudi-ports-to-bypass-strait-of-hormuz-1.500530627 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/8qqpw57x/Jeddah-Islamic-Port.webp Jeddah Islamic Port Gulf News en 2026-05-06T07:38:25.001+04:00 MSC launches Europe–Gulf route via Saudi ports to bypass Strait of Hormuz Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-jails-expat-for-six-months-over-illegal-abortion-drug-promotion-1.500530634 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/qx0kk7ec/Saudi-Ministry-of-Health.webp Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health Gulf News en 2026-05-06T07:37:32.297+04:00 Saudi Arabia jails expat for six months over illegal abortion drug promotion Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/abk-uae-becomes-first-kuwaiti-and-gcc-bank-to-obtain-adrec-licence-for-real-estate-escrow-agent-in-abu-dhabi-1.500530041 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/a8vi85ps/Lead-Image.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/ddm5rdby/Giel_Jan_Van_M__Der_Tol__GCEO.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/rzxwhk80/Omar_Wahby__Chief_Executive_Officer_of_ABK_UAE.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/cvxidg3g/Osama_Al_Hamadani.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-06T07:00:00.000+04:00 ABK-UAE becomes first Kuwaiti and GCC bank to obtain ADREC licence for real estate escrow agent in Abu Dhabi Banking, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-conflict-uae-on-alert-india-allocates-27-billion-credit-guarantee-for-businesses-countries-slam-irans-unprovoked-attacks-1.500529236 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-04/afae0qxy/newsml_afp_com_20260504T164604Z_doc_a9rn2pu.jpeg A ceasefire between Iran and the United States was teetering Monday as the two countries traded fire over the strategic Strait of Hormuz and the United Arab Emirates reported attacks for the first time since the truce was declared nearly a month ago. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-25/gqhv503p/trump.jpg US President Donald Trupm https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/dc4ueuos/HHh05jrawAAdGJ-.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/iviv8s83/7gp023wv1ka09cfpn.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-06T06:41:44.352+04:00 US-Iran conflict: UAE on alert; India allocates $27 billion credit guarantee for businesses; countries slam Iran's unprovoked attacks Mena, UAE, Donald Trump, Iran, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-posts-sr1257-billion-deficit-in-q1-2026-on-lower-oil-revenues-1.500530610 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/x0k10upj/Saudi-capital-Riyadh.webp Total revenues reached SR260.97 billion in Q1, with oil income contributing SR144.72 billion despite a 3 per cent year-on-year decline. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T06:25:47.818+04:00 Saudi Arabia posts SR125.7 billion deficit in Q1 2026 on lower oil revenues Saudi, Saudi economy https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/uae-national-pavilion-draws-significant-attention-at-2026-international-defence-and-aviation-exhibition-in-istanbul-1.500530487 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/tfuj0e7t/EDGE-tanks.jpg The United Arab Emirates National Pavilion at International Defence and Aerospace Exhibition (SAHA) 2026 exhibition, which brings together thousands of global companies and key decision-makers from over 120 countries. It runs until May 9, 2026 at the Istanbul Expo Center. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T06:21:41.033+04:00 UAE National Pavilion draws significant attention at 2026 International Defence and Aviation Exhibition in Istanbul Mena, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-tenant-ordered-to-pay-dh20000-for-arson-threat-case-1.500530538 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/02/21/Stock-Dubai-courts_177c47f567a_large.jpg Dubai court orders Dh20,000 compensation in factory fire threat case https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/02/21/Stock-Dubai-courts_177c47f567a_large.jpg Dubai court orders Dh20,000 compensation in factory fire threat case Gulf News en 2026-05-06T06:19:32.734+04:00 Dubai tenant ordered to pay Dh20,000 for arson threat case Crime, UAE, crime, Dubai, UAE Labour Law, Dubai Police, UAE laws https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-forecast-rising-temperatures-and-dusty-winds-expected-across-the-emirates-1.500530599 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/mhx0oo3k/WEA_pic_4_CLINT_4_JPG_1652884234991_180d793e2fb_original_ratio.jpg Rising temperatures, and dusty conditions expected towards this weekend. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T06:12:30.666+04:00 UAE weather forecast: High humidity, 45°C heat and dust likely Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/teen-shooter-kills-two-at-brazil-school-1.500530486 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/qrlcxkdu/Brazil-teen-shooter Students of Instituto Sao Jose school in northeast Brazil take shelter on the roof during a rampage by a teen shooter, who killed two staff members and injured two other people, including an 11-year-old girl. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T06:12:27.219+04:00 Teen shooter kills two at Brazil school Americas https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/australia-to-establish-1-billion-litre-national-fuel-stockpile-1.500530597 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/11/07/Prime-Minister-Anthony-Albanese_19304c6bc94_large.jpg Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T06:07:56.651+04:00 Australia to establish 1 billion-litre national fuel stockpile Energy, Oceania https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/only-2-points-now-al-nassr-vs-al-hilal-on-may-12-will-be-the-title-decider-ronaldo-or-benzema-who-goes-clutch-in-the-derby-1.500530513 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/p2m0jsno/Al-Nassr-vs-Al-Hilal Only two points separate them https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/p2m0jsno/Al-Nassr-vs-Al-Hilal Only two points separate them https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/cxhkxbfs/Saudi-Pro-League-table Saudi Pro League table Gulf News en 2026-05-06T06:00:00.000+04:00 Only 2 points now; Al Nassr vs Al Hilal on May 12 will be the title decider: Ronaldo or Benzema – who goes clutch in the derby? Football, football, Cristiano Ronaldo https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/look-500-million-parallel-bridges-to-boost-connectivity-in-mindanao-1.500530136 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/0y2m3eu1/bridge-Mindanao.jpg North Cotabato Governor Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza leads officials in crossing the newly opened ₱499.8 million Carmen and Lumayong parallel bridges in Kabacan on Monday, May 4, 2026, marking a boost for inter-regional connectivity in Mindanao. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/xg050f17/Screenshot_2026_05_06_at_9_49_33_AM.png https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/xg050f17/Screenshot_2026_05_06_at_9_49_33_AM.png The newly-opened ₱500-million parallel bridges are expected to boost traffic capacity, road safety, and inter-regional connectivity across Mindanao. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/6tjblqab/Screenshot_2026_05_06_at_9_50_45_AM.png A view of the new bridge, a project of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Mindanao. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/jd49375b/Screenshot_2026_05_06_at_9_50_03_AM.png The projects were vetted by the Regional Development Council (RDC) to ensure long-term viability and strategic integration rather than fragmented development. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/hjtg5pdu/Screenshot_2026_05_06_at_9_49_45_AM.png https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/xg050f17/Screenshot_2026_05_06_at_9_49_33_AM.png Governor Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza urged commuters to practice responsible road usage — specifically by avoiding overtaking on the bridges — and encouraged residents to take ownership in maintaining the project to ensure its longevity. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/c4uscg3m/Screenshot_2026_05_06_at_9_47_44_AM.png Top view of the parallel bridges. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T05:59:31.759+04:00 Look: ₱500-million parallel bridges to boost connectivity in Mindanao Philippines https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/c025w7l-enercap-develop-36gw-energy-storage-battery-1.500530388 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/f4iljokf/BESS_1919e255c00_original_ratio.jpg A battery energy storage system (BESS) facility. For illustrative purposes only. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T05:37:49.559+04:00 Enercap to develop 36GW energy storage battery facility in Abu Dhabi Energy https://gulfnews.com/technology/samsung-electronics-market-value-tops-1-tn-on-chip-boom-1.500530588 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-27/m38v8034/Copy_of_671930_01_02_1697009893531_18b1dac00d9_original_ratio.jpg Samsung, a bellwether for the tech industry because of its leading position in chips, electronics and smartphones, has also benefited from robust sales of its smartphones. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T05:31:18.280+04:00 Samsung Electronics market value tops $1 tn on chip boom Technology, Markets https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ipl/didnt-want-to-be-selfish-for-100-sanju-samsons-87-keeps-csks-playoff-hopes-alive-1.500530493 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/qszfi8jq/Sanju-Samson Another Sanju Samson special innings https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/5jvuufwm/Sanju-Samson Another Sanju Samson special innings https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/yuofuenr/newsml_afp_com_20260505T171225Z_doc_a9wj7yy.jpeg Chennai Super Kings' Indian cricket player Sanju Samson (R) gestures during the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on May 5, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T05:30:00.000+04:00 “Didn’t want to be selfish for 100”: Sanju Samson’s 87 keeps CSK's playoff hopes alive IPL, cricket https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-neighbourhoods/c025w7m-dubai-municipality-opens-khor-mamzar-beach-public-1.500530390 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/a6pk9isp/STAFFNAT_260505_Mamzar_Beach_VSAKLANI_111778005564720.jpg Newly renovated Al Mamzar Beaches by Dubai Municipality after its official opening on Tuesday evening. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/ovtfzjy3/STAFFNAT_260505_Mamzar_Beach_VSAKLANI_191778005577145.jpg Spanning 2.75 million square feet, Khor Al Mamzar Beach delivers an integrated beachfront experience combining leisure, sport, and relaxation. Supported by advanced infrastructure, it represents a significant step forward in beach development and positions the destination among the region’s leading waterfront experiences. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/ck3v8bmz/STAFFNAT_260505_Mamzar_Beach_VSAKLANI_181778005576460.jpg Newly renovated Al Mamzar Beaches by Dubai Municipality after its official opening on Tuesday evening. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T05:27:32.618+04:00 Dubai Municipality opens Khor Al Mamzar Beach to public UAE Neighbourhoods, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/al-azhar-condemns-iranian-aggression-on-uae-calls-for-immediate-halt-to-attacks-1.500530478 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/signxmk9/h5q03if61ka02g8po.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-05-06T05:18:25.472+04:00 Al-Azhar condemns Iranian aggression on UAE, calls for immediate halt to attacks Mena, UAE https://gulfnews.com/technology/10-ways-dubais-agentic-ai-push-will-impact-businesses-in-uae-1.500530131 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/at319nkr/Agentic-AI Agentic AI Gulf News en 2026-05-06T05:05:00.000+04:00 10 ways Dubai’s Agentic AI push will impact businesses in UAE Technology, Government, UAE government services https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-says-pausing-hormuz-operation-in-push-for-iran-deal-1.500530545 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-15/bmr0giwd/202603153708656.jpg US President Donald Trump. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/95qfe40t/ANI_20260502010526.jpg Officials say maritime enforcement is cutting oil income and tightening pressure. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T04:21:06.607+04:00 Trump says pausing Hormuz operation in push for Iran deal Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/uaes-dh1-billion-fujairah-desalination-plant-what-it-means-for-water-supply-1.500530087 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-30/s6kb22vo/Etihad-WE-3.jpeg The Dh1 billion contract was awarded to NMDC Infra and Lantania Aguas. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T04:04:00.000+04:00 UAE’s Dh1 billion Fujairah desalination plant: What it means for water supply Markets, Government, Fujairah, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/uae-opec-exit-set-to-create-more-jobs-emdad-chief-says-1.500529783 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-28/cd6yqmmw/newsml_afp_com_20260428T124301Z_doc_a98c4nt.jpeg This picture taken on December 10, 2023 shows the OPEC pavilion at the United Nations climate summit in Dubai. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/uc4p02wz/Mohammed-Juma-Al-Bawardi.jpg Mohammed Juma Al Bawardi, Chief Executive Officer- EMDAD Gulf News en 2026-05-06T04:01:00.000+04:00 UAE OPEC exit set to create more jobs, EMDAD chief says Energy, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/human-to-human-transmission-spain-says-hantavirus-ship-due-in-the-canaries-soon-1.500530469 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/brtq3fzk/newsml_afp_com_20260505T205015Z_doc_a9x337q.jpeg An aerial view of an ambulance boat carrying crew members wearing hazmat suits as they approach the pilot door on the starboard side of the cruise ship MV Hondius, while stationary off the port of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, on May 5, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T03:39:06.795+04:00 Human-to-human transmission? Spain says hantavirus ship due in the Canaries soon Europe, Americas https://gulfnews.com/technology/apple-agrees-to-250-million-settlement-over-ai-siri-claims-1.500530536 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-14/73vai6zz/newsml_afp_com_20250214T141830Z_doc_36xq6qy.jpeg This photograph shows wordmark of Siri, a digital assistant developed by Apple Inc., displayed on a smartphone in Bordeaux, south-western France on February 14, 2025. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-30/qonwcc88/newsml_afp_com_20260430T000000Z_PH_GTY_2273930330.jpeg The Apple logo is seen at an Apple store in the Barton Creek Square mall on April 30, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T03:04:05.519+04:00 Apple agrees to $250 million settlement over AI Siri claims Technology, Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/iran-must-accept-reality-come-to-negotiation-table-rubio-says-us-trying-to-understand-topics-tehran-wants-to-negotiate-on-1.500530534 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-27/lzvxi9zc/US-Secretary-of-State-Marco-Rubio.jpg US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Gulf News en 2026-05-06T02:54:09.932+04:00 Iran must 'accept reality', come to negotiation table: Rubio says US trying to understand topics Tehran wants to 'negotiate on' Americas, Mena https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/stocks-rise-oil-falls-as-traders-eye-earnings-us-iran-ceasefire-1.500529269 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-25/cn8vvbbc/_1x_1.jpg All three major US indices pushed higher, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ending at fresh records on Tuesday. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T02:39:29.398+04:00 Stocks rise, oil falls as traders eye earnings, US-Iran ceasefire Markets https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/oil-prices-tumble-as-risk-sentiment-shifts-key-benchmarks-drop-sharply-1.500530533 https://gumlet-images.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 $110.29 per barrel at 7.08 am on Wednesday (May 6, 2026) in Japan, a 3.6% drop. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/6k1fiyk9/Screenshot-2026-05-06-at-6.05.00-PM.png As of 7.05pm Tokyo on May 6, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T02:26:49.229+04:00 Oil prices crash as risk sentiment shifts, key benchmarks drop sharply Energy https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/rubio-says-epic-fury-offensive-stage-of-iran-war-is-over-1.500530428 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-03/904tx163/newsml_afp_com_20260303T000000Z_PH_GTY_2264595497.jpeg Vice President JD Vance, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth look on during a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office of the White House on March 03, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump and Merz are expected to discuss a range of topics including the recent U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and international tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/q46k10rx/Helicopter-MH-60.jpeg A US Navy MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopters supporting 'Project Freedom' in and near the Strait of Hormuz. On Tuesday, Sea Hawk and US Army AH-64 Apache helicopters were used to eliminate Iranian small boats threatening commercial shipping, according to the US military. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T01:46:31.719+04:00 'Epic Fury', offensive stage of Iran war, is 'over': Rubio Americas, Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-gulf-allies-threaten-iran-with-sanctions-in-un-proposal-if-it-doesnt-release-hormuz-chokehold-1.500530260 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/crj7ubqv/preview.jpg Oil tankers sit at anchor offshore in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP) Gulf News en 2026-05-06T01:41:19.110+04:00 US, Gulf allies threaten Iran with sanctions in UN proposal if it doesn't release Hormuz chokehold UN US Iran Gulf resolution Strait Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/un-expresses-concern-over-iranian-attacks-on-uae-1.500530440 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-16/xs8zv29p/ANI_20250916011917.jpg United Nations Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T01:26:38.316+04:00 UN expresses concern over Iranian attacks on UAE Mena, World https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/vietnams-economic-miracle-how-the-asean-powerhouse-became-the-worlds-new-manufacturing-magnet-1.500529771 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-25/up45itex/newsml_afp_com_20250525T043851Z_doc_48297tz.jpeg This picture taken on May 24, 2025, shows tourists enjoying the beach on an island in Ha Long bay in Vietnam's Quang Ninh province. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/tbcah6jp/WLD_190807_FTC_WEEKEND_LEAD_HO_CHI_MINH_1565432889305_16c7b123fda_large.jpg A view of Ho Chi Minh City. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/10/16/A-worker-walks-past-hoarding-at-the-Formula-One-Vietnam-Grand-Prix-race-track-site-in-Hanoi._17530893d8c_large.jpg A worker walks past hoarding at the Formula 1 Vietnam Grand Prix race track site in Hanoi. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-08/0hsidogp/ANI_20251108073315.jpg VinFast's position as the No. 1 automotive brand by market share in Vietnam for 15 consecutive months. December 2025 marked the highest monthly sales volume ever recorded by any automaker in Vietnam, with 27,649 VinFast electric EVs delivered to customers. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-03/ylwxla8y/CTBUH-Vietnam-10550500x650.jpeg Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower (right) in Hanoi. Gulf News en 2026-05-06T00:36:00.000+04:00 Vietnam’s economic miracle: How the Asean powerhouse became the world’s new manufacturing magnet Asia https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/schengen-biometric-checks-may-be-paused-at-airport-queues-what-uae-travellers-must-know-1.500530152 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2018/10/29/1_16a085362a7.2295289_2679015523_16a085362a7_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-06T00:01:00.000+04:00 Schengen biometric checks may be paused at airport queues: What UAE travellers must know Tourism, Europe, UAE Travel, Schengen visa https://gulfnews.com/uae/armed-forces-unification-key-pillar-in-building-modern-uae-mansour-bin-zayed-1.500530224 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/kdfwi6tr/ax803hc71ka1ksopo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-05T23:41:26.971+04:00 Armed Forces unification key pillar in building modern UAE: Mansour bin Zayed UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/armed-forces-unification-symbolises-strength-national-pride-fujairah-ruler-1.500530238 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/lpookggp/jbg03hcc1ka1l8ypo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-05T23:18:27.197+04:00 Armed Forces unification symbolises strength, national pride: Fujairah Ruler UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/sharjah-police-launch-anti-theft-awareness-drive-1.500530287 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/vruae2tj/مقتنياتك-مسؤوليتك-1.png Sharjah Police launch proactive campaign to curb home and vehicle theft across the emirate https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/8xr5ab03/____________________1_.png Sharjah Police launch proactive campaign to curb home and vehicle theft across the emirate Gulf News en 2026-05-05T22:47:33.973+04:00 Sharjah Police launch anti-theft awareness drive Crime, crime, Public parking, Sharjah, Sharjah Police https://gulfnews.com/uae/the-uae-leads-a-balanced-and-strategically-responsible-approach-to-smart-armament-1.500530353 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/wi4p9wsj/UAE-smart-armament https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/5ouxzt44/IMG_5036.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/p6xxd4zt/IMG_5038.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/qma951ka/IMG_5035.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-05-05T22:34:34.519+04:00 The UAE leads a balanced and strategically responsible approach to smart armament UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/make-it-in-the-emirates-2026-sharjah-attracts-dh35-billion-in-industrial-investment-over-five-years-1.500530291 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/p1iuyu14/Sharjah The Sharjah pavilion highlighted the scale and competitiveness of Sharjah’s industrial sector https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/zaouahsz/1__Mohamed_Juma_Al_Musharrkh.jpg Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/wippbqv8/2__Sara_Al_Nuaimi.JPG Sara Al Nuaimi Gulf News en 2026-05-05T22:19:11.005+04:00 Make it in the Emirates 2026: Sharjah attracts Dh3.5 billion in industrial investment over five years UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-al-mamzar-beach-reopens-with-night-swimming-floating-walkway-and-water-sport-activities-1.500530309 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/8h8i4xua/Al-Mamzar-Beach https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/kgzpba99/WhatsApp_Image_2026_05_05_at_9_27_27_PM__1_.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/lidd3fy7/Al-Mamzar-Beach https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/zarkte3f/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-05-at-9.27.27-PM-3.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/sr4ldl5h/WhatsApp_Image_2026_05_05_at_9_27_27_PM__5_.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/3a0w8oh7/WhatsApp_Image_2026_05_05_at_9_27_27_PM.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/3teqec6e/WhatsApp_Image_2026_05_05_at_9_27_28_PM__3_.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/q7sxeec0/Al-Mamzar-Beach https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/taldewtg/Al-Mamzar-Beach https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/7v07aoq5/IMG_4852_JPG.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-05-05T21:53:00.577+04:00 Dubai's Al Mamzar Beach reopens with night swimming, floating walkway and water sport activities  UAE https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/indian-publishing-moves-up-the-value-chain-1.500530276 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/1pdk3zju/IMG-20260415-WA0024.jpg Dinesh Goyal, Publisher and Education Leader Gulf News en 2026-05-05T21:22:25.356+04:00 Indian publishing moves up the value chain GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sharjah-police-chief-marks-50-years-of-armed-forces-unity-1.500530250 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/lyntcw3w/1-ABDULLA-MUBARAK-BIN-AMIR-1-NEW-2.jpg.jpeg Major General Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police Gulf News en 2026-05-05T21:18:46.978+04:00 Sharjah Police chief marks 50 years of Armed Forces unity Government, UAE, Sharjah, Sharjah Police https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/etihad-rails-first-passenger-station-is-fully-ready-1.500530255 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/87s3y2sh/ETIHAD_NEW_33_1646147384312_17f4607b415_original_ratio.jpg Etihad Rail https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/9wvtexus/Etihad_Rail__1_.jpg During the visit, Their Highnesses reviewed the services to be offered to passengers when full operations begin. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T21:10:44.073+04:00 Video: Etihad Rail's first passenger station is fully ready Transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/world-leaders-condemn-iran-strikes-on-uae-warn-of-escalation-risks-1.500530246 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-04/9q1gv9m1/UAE In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks represent a serious escalation Gulf News en 2026-05-05T20:48:10.819+04:00 World leaders condemn Iran strikes on UAE, warn of escalation risks UAE, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/sheikh-mohammed-under-leadership-of-mohamed-bin-zayed-armed-forces-will-remain-impregnable-fortress-1.500530200 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/qfv57yho/4qu03hc51ka1k3mpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-05T20:25:37.860+04:00 Sheikh Mohammed: Under leadership of Mohamed bin Zayed, Armed Forces will remain impregnable fortress UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/sheikh-hamdan-uaes-armed-forces-are-the-nations-pride-and-the-guardians-of-its-future-1.500530162 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-03/9lkm97qa/gulfnewsimport202402232024-protocol-picture-Sheikh-Hamdan-bin-Mohammed-bin-Rashid-Al-Maktoum18dd66700fblarge.avif Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Gulf News en 2026-05-05T19:56:40.347+04:00 Sheikh Hamdan: UAE's Armed Forces are the nation’s pride and the guardians of its future UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-president-on-50th-anniversary-of-armed-forces-unification-the-uae-draws-its-strength-from-its-people-and-its-unity-1.500530112 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/oc2ip6xj/eva03hc31ka1h2cpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-05T19:23:26.269+04:00 President on 50th anniversary of Armed Forces Unification: The UAE draws its strength from its people and its unity UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/what-is-the-us-kc-135-stratotanker-flying-gas-station-that-lost-signal-over-gulf-1.500530096 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-21/bqhkepa0/newsml_afp_com_20250621T173335Z_doc_63a64wd.jpeg A B-2 Spirit multi-role bomber conducting air refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T19:12:12.152+04:00 What is the US KC-135 Stratotanker ‘flying gas station’ that lost signal over Gulf? Mena, Gulf, Americas, americas, Gulf, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/pooja-hegde-reveals-she-predicted-vijays-election-win-dreams-turning-into-reality-2-1.500530090 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/69gmteco/POOJA-1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-05T18:59:06.660+04:00 Pooja Hegde reveals she predicted Vijay's election win: Dreams turning into reality India, Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-sets-standardised-adahi-prices-for-hajj-2026-1.500530047 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/vkrb850w/Adha-Eid The pricing had been determined in coordination with approved suppliers and under strict controls to ensure that sacrifices reach underprivileged families and vulnerable groups. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T18:28:10.941+04:00 Dubai sets standardised Adahi prices for Hajj 2026 UAE, Hajj https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-air-defences-intercept-missiles-and-drones-as-authorities-urge-calm-1.500530061 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/02/25/Stock-RAK-Ras-Al-Khaimah-skyline_177d9cbb9ca_large.jpg Ras Al Khaimah Gulf News en 2026-05-05T18:25:03.478+04:00 UAE air defences intercept missiles and drones as authorities urge calm UAE, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/saudi-man-jailed-7-years-fined-dh38m-in-kuwait-citizenship-scam-1.500530009 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/nnyzmx2z/Kuwait-passport The defendant, a serving member of the military, was found guilty of fraudulently obtaining Kuwaiti citizenship in exchange for Dh420,000 Gulf News en 2026-05-05T18:01:07.467+04:00 Saudi man jailed 7 years, fined Dh3.8m in Kuwait citizenship scam Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/vijay-stakes-claim-can-tvk-cross-the-line-in-tamil-nadu-1.500529992 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/ue31bm1e/20260421468F.jpg Actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay has formally staked his claim to become chief minister of Tamil Nadu. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T17:45:58.585+04:00 Vijay stakes claim: Can TVK cross the line in Tamil Nadu? India, India-elections, india https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-sets-10-day-vaccination-deadline-ahead-of-hajj-1.500529984 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/3wztfum0/Hajj The ministry added that vaccines may be administered together or separately based on medical assessment. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T17:42:20.181+04:00 Saudi sets 10-day vaccination deadline ahead of Hajj Saudi https://gulfnews.com/uae/in-phone-call-with-uae-president-egyptian-president-condemns-attacks-targeting-the-uae-1.500529979 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/xzm7vfdl/w0103hbj1ka1colpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-05T17:36:07.957+04:00 In phone call with UAE President, Egyptian President condemns attacks targeting the UAE UAE, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/uae-to-get-new-dh1-billion-desalination-plant-in-fujairah-1.500529970 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-30/s6kb22vo/Etihad-WE-3.jpeg The Dh1 billion contract was awarded to NMDC Infra and Lantania Aguas. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T17:31:24.988+04:00 UAE to get new Dh1 billion desalination plant in Fujairah Markets, Government, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/44-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-southwest-kuwait-1.500529967 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/4df4r12o/Kuwait-tremor The same southwestern area of Al Manaqeesh experienced a smaller quake in mid-March 2025, measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T17:31:12.869+04:00 4.4-magnitude earthquake strikes southwest Kuwait Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/dubai-releases-asthma-guidelines-highlighting-prevention-risks-and-early-warning-signs-1.500529949 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/rrkyfr0u/INHALER Guidelines are designed to strengthen public awareness and support better day-to-day management of the condition, which remains one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T17:31:04.411+04:00 Dubai releases asthma guidelines highlighting prevention, risks and early warning signs Health https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-communicating-to-iranians-both-overtly-and-quietly-to-create-conditions-for-deal-hegseth-1.500529943 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/8mdnxogm/escort-passage.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/hfqcez00/Screenshot-2026-05-05-at-9.37.14-PM.png US Secretary of War during a US media briefing on "Project Freedom". Gulf News en 2026-05-05T17:29:14.002+04:00 US communicating to Iranians — 'both overtly and quietly' — to create conditions for 'deal': Hegseth Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/after-big-win-a-tougher-choice-who-leads-kerala-1.500529960 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/55qlyf3j/VD-Satheesan-KC-Venugopal-and-Ramesh-Chennithala-Read-Only.jpg VD Satheesan, KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala: Choosing the next chief minister will set the tone for governance and internal cohesion over the next five years in Kerala. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T17:20:07.860+04:00 After big win, a tougher choice: Who leads Kerala? India, kerala, india https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/after-losing-an-eye-gaza-artist-overcomes-trauma-through-her-art-1.500529961 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/2a9mxa70/newsml_afp_com_20260502T193757Z_doc_a9mk7kr.jpeg Areej al-Saafin, who lost her eye as a result of an Israeli military strike, holds a piece of wood charcoal as she prepares to draw on the wall of her home in the Bureij Palestinian refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/7uy37mj0/newsml_afp_com_20260502T195216Z_doc_a9mk7kv.jpeg Artist Areej al-Saafin, who lost one of her eyes as a result of an Israeli military strike, hangs the laundry out at her home in the Bureij Palestinian refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on May 2, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/71jrct3e/newsml_afp_com_20260502T194954Z_doc_a9mk7ky.jpeg Artist Areej al-Saafin, who lost one of her eyes as a result of an Israeli military strike, stands on the balcony of her partially damaged home in the Bureij Palestinian refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on May 2, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/hdjpqwlv/newsml_afp_com_20260502T195054Z_doc_a9mk7l6.jpeg Artist Areej al-Saafin, who lost one of her eyes as a result of an Israeli military strike, carries a water container in her partially damaged home in the Bureij Palestinian refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on May 2, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/u4ijb3ej/newsml_afp_com_20260502T194919Z_doc_a9mk7kn.jpeg Artist Areej al-Saafin, who lost one of her eyes as a result of an Israeli military strike, stands at the window of her home in the Bureij Palestinian refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on May 2, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/jqahw661/newsml_afp_com_20260502T194612Z_doc_a9mk7l8.jpeg Areej al-Saafin, who lost one of her eyes as a result of an Israeli military strike, touches one of her charcoal drawings on the wall of her home in the Bureij Palestinian refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on May 2, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/iuahfv72/newsml_afp_com_20260502T194421Z_doc_a9mk7l2.jpeg Areej al-Saafin, who lost her eye as a result of an Israeli military strike, burns wood to make charcoal as she prepares to draw on the wall of her home in the Bureij Palestinian refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on May 2, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/vkga0943/newsml_afp_com_20260502T194319Z_doc_a9mk7kw.jpeg Areej al-Saafin, who lost her eye in an Israeli military strike, holds her pet cat as she sits in front of her charcoal drawings that decorate the wall of her home in the Bureij Palestinian refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on May 2, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/wzxupkua/newsml_afp_com_20260502T194421Z_doc_a9mk7kx.jpeg Areej al-Saafin, who lost her eye as a result of an Israeli military strike, burns wood to make charcoal as she prepares to draw on the wall of her home in the Bureij Palestinian refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on May 2, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/cxx2t88y/newsml_afp_com_20260502T193757Z_doc_a9mk7kp.jpeg Areej al-Saafin, who lost her eye as a result of an Israeli military strike, uses charcoal to draw on the wall of her home in the Bureij Palestinian refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on May 2, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T17:20:01.728+04:00 After losing an eye, Gaza artist overcomes trauma through her art Mena, news-photos https://gulfnews.com/sport/zamzam-al-hammadi-paving-the-way-for-emirati-women-in-mma-1.500529831 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/h190k0lf/Main-image.jpg Zamzam Al Hammadi faced the media ahead of her debut bout on May 24 in Dubai https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/p3kveolk/TRK06661.jpg Al Hammadi marks a milestone for Emirati women in MMA https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/iurdti1x/Picture7_1691087143662_189bca602f7_original_ratio.jpg Zamzam Al Hammadi has already made a name for herself on the international stage https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/3navbmyh/At-just-18-years-old-AL-M At just 18-years-old Hammadi will be the youngest fighter on the card https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/zm4gqpmh/Zamzam_Al_Hammadi_191046c7e4d_original_ratio.jpg Zamzam Al Hammadi celebrates after winning the gold in the MMA Youth Championships https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-01/198b4us4/Coca-cola-arena-Big-Clearance-Sale The event is set to be the first at the Coca-Cola Arena since it was forced to postpone events Gulf News en 2026-05-05T17:19:52.092+04:00 Zamzam Al Hammadi: Paving the Way for Emirati Women in MMA Sport, UAE-Sport, UAE, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/uae-signs-deal-to-build-global-defence-manufacturing-hub-in-abu-dhabi-1.500529928 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-26/4aoer0d3/Stock-Abu-Dhabi-skyline Tawazun and the Korean LIG D&A sign MoU to establish a global defence manufacturing hub in the UAE. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T17:04:20.880+04:00 UAE signs deal to build global defence manufacturing hub in Abu Dhabi Markets, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/keeping-children-safe-uae-families-adjust-to-distance-learning-with-confidence-1.500529905 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/njjhd9fj/Students_engaged_in_distance_learning_and_working_from_home_171548fbf1b_original_ratio.jpg Following missile alerts linked to regional tensions involving Iran, the UAE has once again shifted temporarily to distance learning from May 5 to 8 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/z80bywt2/Sumit-Augustine.jpeg Sumit Augustine with her son in Grade 4 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/gkad317g/Amrit-Sharma.JPG Amrit Sharma https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/kyk2opc3/Ami-Rasheed.jpeg Ami Rasheed with her children in Grades 10 and 5 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/2zqx3zhd/Deepika-Thapar-Singh.jpeg Deepika Thapar Singh, CEO and principal of Credence High School https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/f28ylfpt/Prem-Anand-Velumani.jpeg Prem Velumani, strategic alliances associate director MEA at Zoho Corp Gulf News en 2026-05-05T16:57:01.275+04:00 Keeping children safe: UAE families adjust to distance learning with confidence Education, UAE, Education, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/uae-dominates-forbes-rankings-with-47-top-real-estate-leaders-1.500529904 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/z23ztp9m/Forbs The ranking was compiled over several months and based on multiple criteria including years of experience, the value of completed and ongoing projects, company financials. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T16:49:23.291+04:00 UAE dominates Forbes rankings with 47 top real estate leaders Business https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-urges-private-sector-to-meet-emiratisation-target-before-june-30-1.500529886 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/0l62t3dy/gulfnewsimport20240927Mohre19233300c72large.avif With just under two months remaining, MoHRE stressed the need to accelerate hiring and complete workforce plans aimed at increasing the participation of Emirati talent in the private sector. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T16:44:18.425+04:00 UAE urges private sector to meet Emiratisation target before June 30 UAE https://gulfnews.com/technology/media/your-iphone-to-android-texts-are-about-to-get-a-major-upgrade-in-ios-265-1.500529878 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-21/rr1fgkha/RCS-Message-STOCK-iMessage-iPhone-Android A major messaging upgrade brings privacy, security and richer texting across platforms. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T16:38:01.431+04:00 Your iPhone-to-Android texts are about to get a major upgrade in iOS 26.5 Media https://gulfnews.com/technology/openai-brings-chatgpt-to-ios-for-workplaces-and-classrooms-microsoft-intune-explained-1.500529855 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-16/3jfgpouo/newsml_afp_com_20260416T040506Z_doc_a7ye3t6.jpeg This illustration photograph taken in Mulhouse, eastern France on February 11, 2025, shows the logo of OpenAI's artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T16:22:04.451+04:00 OpenAI brings ChatGPT to iOS for workplaces and classrooms: Microsoft Intune, explained Technology, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-arrests-13-in-anti-state-social-media-crackdown-1.500529795 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/06/15/STOCK-jailed-prison-handcuff-crime_17a0f18e655_large.jpg Officials said the content shared by the suspects had harmed public sentiment and negatively affected governance and state order. Photo for illustrative purpose Gulf News en 2026-05-05T16:00:39.923+04:00 Pakistan arrests 13 in anti-state social media crackdown Pakistan, Pakistan, crime https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-stratotanker-aircraft-sends-emergency-code-over-arabian-gulf-transponder-signal-lost-what-we-know-so-far-1.500529794 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/6iv8ibel/Stratotanker.jpeg A Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker has reportedly issued a "7700" distress signal over the Arabian Gulf near Iran on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, as per aviation trackers. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T15:35:29.692+04:00 Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft sends emergency code over Arabian Gulf, transponder signal 'lost': What we know so far Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/BestBuys-lifestyle/best-amazon-deals-today-samsung-galaxy-z-fold6-neck-massagers-face-creams-from-top-brands-1.500529756 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-09/p35wi3ap/Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold-7-smartphones (Photo for illustrative purposes) Gulf News en 2026-05-05T15:19:48.561+04:00 Best Amazon deals today: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, neck massagers, face creams from top brands BestBuys-Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ipl/can-mumbai-indians-still-qualify-for-the-playoffs-after-big-win-against-lsg-1.500529036-1.500529036 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-04/hy04ttzj/Mi How MI can still qualify for the playoffs https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-04/hy04ttzj/Mi How MI can still qualify for the playoffs https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-04/45p1lzzq/Points-tally IPL points table Gulf News en 2026-05-05T15:04:07.475+04:00 Can Mumbai Indians still qualify for the playoffs after big win against LSG? IPL, Sport, cricket https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/uks-228b-man-group-moves-to-set-up-abu-dhabi-presence-1.500529753 https://gumlet-images.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 2026-05-05T15:00:37.484+04:00 UK's $228b Man Group moves to set up Abu Dhabi presence Markets, Government, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/how-fugitive-filipino-ex-lawmaker-zaldy-co-ended-up-in-france-1.500529731 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-14/uqxf77f0/Zaldy-Co.png Former Filipino congressman Zaldy Co, who has fled the Philippines, is in the eye of the corruption storm that has caused disquiet among the country's young people demanding jail for the corrupt. In a video statement on X, he said: “For every Filipino, I know that your anger toward me is full right now… I have been silent for a long time because there was a direct order to me not to return to the Philippines anymore and just stay quiet,” he said in a video statement in November. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-24/9tynajts/Arrested.jpeg Mugshots of persons under the custody of the PNP-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), who were arrested for alleged involvement in flood control anomalies in Oriental Mindoro. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla also showed photos of some accused who are still at large, including former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co (top left). Immigration authorities said four officials are currently outside the country, including Co. At least two accused who are currently outside the country have also expressed willingness to surrender themselves to the Philippine embassies. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T14:55:25.840+04:00 How fugitive Filipino ex-lawmaker Zaldy Co ended up in France, seeking 'asylum' Philippines, Europe https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/safety-security/uae-early-warning-system-how-it-works-and-why-you-get-alerts-1.500485778 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-25/r5rmal2f/UAE-EMERGENCY-ALERT-STOCK.jpeg According to NCEMA, the Early Warning System is a preventive tool designed to promptly alert the public and strengthen national preparedness in times of emergency. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T14:54:49.336+04:00 UAE Early Warning System: How it works and why you get alerts Living-Safety-Security, Government, UAE weather, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dubai-forum-invites-indian-family-businesses-to-join-uae-registry-1.500529732 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-12/tusxpm4a/Dubai-Chambers-HQ.JPG The Dubai Chamber session focused on strengthening governance capabilities and encouraging the adoption of international best practices among the Indian family business community in Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T14:51:06.234+04:00 Dubai forum invites Indian family businesses to join UAE registry Markets, Dubai Investments https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/met-gala-2026-heidi-klum-turns-into-a-marble-statue-she-understood-the-assignment-say-fans-after-viral-look-1.500529676 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/8fcr25qk/newsml_afp_com_20260504T233010Z_doc_a9tr4fg.jpeg German model Heidi Klum arrives for the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York, on May 4, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T14:20:22.087+04:00 Met Gala 2026: Heidi Klum turns into a marble statue — 'She understood the assignment' say fans after viral look Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/truce-in-tatters-what-to-know-as-us-iran-tensions-flare-in-hormuz-after-gulf-attacks-1.500529675 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/tpflfxiz/tuesdaymap.webp Tracking data shows ships either side of the narrow Strait of Hormuz, and near ports on the Iranian coast, but few in the strait itself - as identified by the red circle. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/xzbfarx5/newpm.webp Gulf News en 2026-05-05T14:17:49.381+04:00 Truce in tatters? What to know as US–Iran tensions flare in Hormuz, Gulf states hit Mena, Americas, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/energy-shock-global-tremors-who-pays-the-price-1.500529665 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-04/eh5lwi1t/newsml_afp_com_20260504T000000Z_PH_GTY_2274506889.jpeg Gas prices over $6 a gallon are displayed at a Shell station on May 04, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/w7xngsfa/297_Hessa_AlNuaimi_Photo__2.jpg Hessa Abdulla Al Nuaimi Gulf News en 2026-05-05T14:04:51.874+04:00 Energy shock, global tremors: Who pays the price? Op-Eds, Mena, Government, Energy, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-links-universities-with-industry-to-build-future-energy-and-water-workforce-1.500529642 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/jk10g8qz/2e01faf8-e9de-466c-bdd4-f2da5c38f1c9.jpeg New working group focuses on sustainability, technology and energy sector jobs. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T14:03:04.848+04:00 UAE links universities with industry to build future energy and water workforce Education https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/iffco-faces-provisional-liquidation-amid-2-billion-debt-crisis-1.500529652 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/d4brfcwj/IFFCO-Offices-6-scaled.jpg IFFCO brands include London Dairy ice cream, Tiffany, Alfa, Noor and more. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T13:53:20.613+04:00 IFFCO faces provisional liquidation amid $2 billion debt crisis Markets, Food https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/uae-reports-36-crashes-caused-by-unlicensed-drivers-in-2025-1.500529442 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/02/18/Stock-Accident-for-emergency-use_177b577f8fa_large.jpg Picture for illustrative purpose only https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/02/18/Stock-Accident-for-emergency-use_177b577f8fa_large.jpg Picture for illustrative purpose only Gulf News en 2026-05-05T13:49:25.333+04:00 UAE reports 36 crashes caused by unlicensed drivers in 2025 Transport, dubai traffic fines, Dubai, UAE traffic fines, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, transport, Dubai Police, Sharjah Police, Umm Al Qaiwain https://gulfnews.com/technology/explained-why-dubai-targets-future-with-agentic-ai-shift-1.500529640 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-30/n23y51ff/2a253c1258143da0dbcb615b6a8e21da_cekKAaT.jpg With Agentic AI, Dubai is moving beyond convenience to true automation, where systems can think, plan and act on behalf of users Gulf News en 2026-05-05T13:33:43.002+04:00 Explained: Why Dubai targets future with Agentic AI shift Technology, UAE, AI https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/the-odyssey-trailer-sparks-two-questions-why-is-tom-holland-saying-dad-in-800-bc-and-wheres-zendaya-1.500529618 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/fexnsi1r/tomholland.webp Tom Holland in The Odyssey Gulf News en 2026-05-05T13:31:50.270+04:00 The Odyssey trailer sparks two questions: Why is Tom Holland saying ‘dad’ in 800 BC — and where’s Zendaya? Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/auto/geely-nev-at-auto-show-galaxy-light-returns-starshine-7-ev-debuts-and-m9-strengthens-gcc-story-1.500529623 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/rxh9ddr1/Geely-Auto-Group-3.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/0dgy8ahe/3ced65c6-7595-4ac0-be19-6cb42b368d52.png Gulf News en 2026-05-05T13:30:45.308+04:00 Geely NEV at Auto Show: Galaxy Light returns, Starshine 7 EV debuts, and M9 strengthens GCC story Auto, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/uae/global-village-in-dubai-to-stay-open-and-fully-operational-extended-hours-dh99-wonder-pass-explained-1.500529620 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/10/21/NAT-GLOBAL-VILLAGE-FILE1-1603285307844_1754b4051c9_large.jpg Global Village https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-27/rg7balw2/GLOBAL_VILLAGE_18b43afe59f_original_ratio.jpg Global village opening date announced Gulf News en 2026-05-05T13:20:11.662+04:00 Global Village in Dubai to stay open and fully operational: Extended hours, Dh99 wonder pass explained UAE, Lifestyle, Global Village, UAE, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/how-scammers-are-using-crisis-conditions-to-lure-filipino-workers-1.500529617 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/wr97j5xc/20201110_lull_from_buyers_175b2772501_original_ratio.jpg The DMW has been receiving reports regarding suspicious recruitment activities targeting Filipinos who are seeking immediate overseas employment in the region Gulf News en 2026-05-05T13:18:49.308+04:00 How scammers are using crisis conditions to lure Filipino workers Philippines, Mena, Philippines, Gulf, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/education/uae-distance-learning-tips-1.500465737 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-06/vv6f9fep/shutterstock2467962245.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-05T13:14:12.644+04:00 Remote schooling guide for working parents: Five practical tips Living-Education, Education, UAE schools, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/the-engineers-who-connected-the-world-1.500529611 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/05ectchr/IEEE-2026-awards-recipients-photo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-05T13:06:43.965+04:00 The engineers who connected the world GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/tamil-nadu-verdict-shows-vijays-controversial-personal-life-had-no-impact-on-voters-1.500529592 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-04/ci07dsxc/newsml_afp_com_20260504T083105Z_doc_a9pw4t3.jpeg A vendor sells pictures of Indian actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party president C. Joseph Vijay during vote counting for the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, at the party headquarters in Chennai on May 4, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-04/f8i0jwum/VIJAY-TRISHA-11.jpg Thalapathy Vijay and Trisha. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-14/hvxku9cj/202602130177f.jpg Vijay and party members take a stab at governance in Tamil Nadu Gulf News en 2026-05-05T13:01:23.870+04:00 Tamil Nadu verdict shows Vijay’s controversial personal life had no impact on voters Entertainment, South-Indian, India, Opinion, India-elections, PREMIUM-OPINION, Indian actor, Tamil Cinema, india https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/hills-advertising-and-mada-media-partner-to-deliver-the-next-generation-of-out-of-home-advertising-in-dubai-1.500529607 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/s2pqiq80/IMG7469.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-05-05T12:57:27.045+04:00 Hills Advertising and Mada Media partner to deliver the next generation of out-of-home advertising in Dubai Company News https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-observatory-captures-rare-stellar-occultation-underscoring-global-role-in-astronomy-1.500529584 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2016/5/9/1_16a082eaedd.1822755_691434174_16a082eaedd_large.jpg International Astronomy Centre recorded a rare astronomical event in which a star disappeared for 38 seconds as it passed behind the dwarf planet Haumea, https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/fo8o21rm/HHio2pdaoAASi73.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-05T12:53:53.075+04:00 UAE observatory captures rare stellar occultation, underscoring global role in astronomy UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/fashion/how-indias-heritage-looks-stole-the-met-gala-2026-spotlight-1.500529572 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/e3dvqltx/20260505124416.jpg.jpeg Under the theme Costume Art and dress code Fashion Is Art, the 2026 carpet became less about spectacle and more about storytelling. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-04/ljbar2gl/newsml_afp_com_20260504T000000Z_PH_GTY_2274529977.jpeg Isha M. Ambani attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/gq8lr9bl/newsml_afp_com_20260504T000000Z_PH_GTY_2274541533.jpeg Karan Johar attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/de371vo5/newsml_afp_com_20260504T000000Z_PH_GTY_2274557383.jpeg Princess Gauravi Kumari of Jaipur attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/hi64wcke/newsml_afp_com_20260504T000000Z_PH_GTY_2274552810.jpeg Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh and Princess Gauravi Kumari of Jaipur attend the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-04/beobwek5/newsml_afp_com_20260504T000000Z_PH_GTY_2274527869.jpeg Manish Malhotra attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-04/qwxsuxrm/newsml_afp_com_20260504T000000Z_PH_GTY_2274528251.jpeg Diya Jatia attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-04/iqbuzlil/newsml_afp_com_20260504T000000Z_PH_GTY_2274528358.jpeg Sudha Reddy attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/5xc5bu9k/newsml_afp_com_20260504T000000Z_PH_GTY_2274557053.jpeg Ananya Birla attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T12:51:36.726+04:00 How India’s heritage looks stole the Met Gala 2026 spotlight Fashion, BollyWood, Entertainment, bollywood, Fashion, india, Met Gala https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/new-uae-juice-brand-al-ain-taaza-unveiled-to-tap-dh500m-beverage-market-1.500529591 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-25/x0m8sz45/Juice The two businesses plan to create one fully UAE-based operation that combines deep production capability with proven market reach. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/hv33e3zg/jus.jpg Officials from Al Ain Farms Group (AAFG) and NRTC Group ink a pact during the 5th edition of Make it in the Emirates. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T12:50:11.833+04:00 New UAE juice brand ‘Al Ain Taaza’ unveiled to tap Dh500m beverage market Markets, Retail https://gulfnews.com/sport/liv-golf-uncertainty-opens-door-for-star-names-to-return-to-pga-tour-1.500529558 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/7f4krt9x/Bryson-DeChambeau-and-Jon-Rahm.jpg Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm may look for a return to the PGA Tour https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/09/14/Liv-Golf_1833c856fc2_large.jpg LIV Golf officially launched in 2022 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/04/13/Bryson-DeChambeau_18ed660e24b_large.jpg Bryson DeChambeau is one of the biggest names representing Liv Golf Gulf News en 2026-05-05T12:32:00.428+04:00 LIV Golf uncertainty opens door for star names to return to PGA Tour Sport, Golf-in-UAE, LIV Golf, UAE Golf, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/home-and-kitchen/10-best-trending-products-to-help-you-stay-cool-this-summer-in-the-uae-2026-1.500529531 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-16/o449913b/shutterstock2651453783.jpg So, if you’re commuting, working outdoors, or simply trying to keep your home comfortable, these clever ideas are changing the way we handle the heat. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T12:26:23.783+04:00 10 best trending products to help you stay cool this summer in the UAE 2026 BestBuys-Home-and-Kitchen https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/iran-is-the-aggressor-responsible-for-worsening-the-crisis-in-the-gulf-posing-an-ongoing-threat-to-regional-security-and-stability-gargash-1.500529530 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2015/7/8/1_16a0834589f.1547440_859297864_16a0834589f_large.jpg Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President Gulf News en 2026-05-05T12:02:34.761+04:00 Iran is the aggressor responsible for worsening the crisis in the Gulf, posing an ongoing threat to regional security and stability: Gargash Government, UAE, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/missing-south-african-hotel-owner-found-dead-inside-crocodile-1.500529479 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-20/mj812p0h/202601203644599.jpeg The remains of man found inside a 15-foot crocodile. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T12:01:44.443+04:00 Missing South African hotel owner found dead inside crocodile Africa, Africa https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/abu-dhabi-police-urge-pedestrians-to-use-designated-crossings-for-safety-1.500529500 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/b033tbyh/GCC-Traffic-Week-2026.avif Pedestrians urged to use designated bridges, tunnels and crossings to ensure their safety. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T12:00:13.477+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police urge pedestrians to use designated crossings for safety Transport, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/saudi-arabia-stands-firmly-with-uae-after-iranian-attacks-says-crown-prince-1.500529523 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/iviv8s83/7gp023wv1ka09cfpn.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-05T11:51:12.212+04:00 Saudi Arabia stands firmly with UAE after Iranian attacks, says Crown Prince Government https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-restores-passport-services-in-uae-after-global-outage-1.500529520 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/12/17/Stock-Pakistan-passport_17670d2c47c_large.jpg Pakistan passport services were restored on Tuesday, May 5 after eight days of technical glitch. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T11:45:06.788+04:00 Pakistan restores passport services in UAE after global outage Pakistan, UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/technology/consumer-electronics/roomba-creator-unveils-furry-ai-robot-built-for-companionship-1.500529503 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/7dzqgmjb/Golden-fmm.jpg New startup introduces a home robot designed to comfort and connect. Gulf News en 2026-05-05T11:30:07.991+04:00 Roomba creator unveils furry AI robot built for companionship Consumer-Electronics, Retail