https://gulfnews.com/world/us-iran-ceasefire-trump-holds-forces-near-iran-as-talks-move-to-pakistan-1.500500887 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/xghasdo0/35.jpg First responders stand amid rubble at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's Corniche Al Mazraa neighbourhood on April 8, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/2c3m2itm/ANI_20260408010734.jpg Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/wzl6zeve/41.jpg Government supporters walk past a billboard depicting Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei as they gather to mark the 40th day since the killing of his father, slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/4euhip2l/42.jpg Government supporters gather to mark the 40th day since the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/6luc0k7u/42.jpg A woman holds a picture depicting Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, top, and his father, the slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as government supporters gather to mark the 40th day since his death in Tehran, Iran. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/ddanr0cb/31.jpg First responders and residents gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's Tallet al-Khayyat neighbourhood, on April 8, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/gvfouq0m/32.jpg A firefighter walks past destroyed vehicles as colleagues attempt to extinguish a fire following an Israeli strike at the Corniche Al Mazraa neighbourhood of Beirut on April 8, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/0w7by3r8/33.jpg Firefighters attempt to extinguish a fire following an Israeli strike at the Corniche al-Mazraa neighbourhood of Beirut on April 8, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/4nfodsdx/34.jpg First responders and residents gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's Tallet Al Khayyat neighbourhood, on April 8, 2026 Gulf News en 2026-04-09T17:57:49.439+04:00 US-Iran ceasefire: UAE condemns Israeli attacks on Lebanon; Pakistan prepares to host talks; UAE sees no aerial attacks today World, Mena, UAE, Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, America, Qatar, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/live-in-these-dubai-communities-you-can-now-donate-blood-near-home-1.500501590 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/crvdxcca/DR-Blood-donation-image-2.png The drive will activate across five Dubai Residential communities, Shorooq, Ghoroob, The Gardens, Al Khail Gate, and International City https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/qiqzbb96/DR-Blood-donation-image-1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-09T17:48:34.713+04:00 Live in these Dubai communities? You can now donate blood near home Health, Property, UAE, Dubai property, Health https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/passengers-seen-at-israels-ben-gurion-airport-as-flight-restrictions-lifted-after-iran-truce-1.500501573 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/y032af1d/IsraelIranWar2454-280c1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-09T17:36:30.820+04:00 Passengers seen at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport as flight restrictions lifted after Iran truce Mena, news-video, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/dhurandhar-the-revenge-to-stream-on-this-ott-platform-after-ipl-2026-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-release-1.500501565 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-07/1zmlbeob/202603073698750.jpg Ranveer Singh turns his beast mode on for most epic revenge in ‘Dhurandhar’ sequel https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-13/31h00v9d/202602173676265.jpeg Ranveer Singh Gulf News en 2026-04-09T17:26:05.272+04:00 ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ to stream on this OTT platform after IPL 2026: All you need to know about the release Entertainment, BollyWood, India, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/uae-gratuity-when-can-your-employer-deduct-your-end-of-service-benefits-1.500343048 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/6ztmnog8/Stock_Gratuity_186df1c654e_original_ratio.jpg Before resigning, understand the rules for deductions by employers and banks so you don’t lose part of your hard-earned pay. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T17:24:34.781+04:00 UAE gratuity: When can your employer deduct your end-of-service benefits? Living-Ask-Us, UAE Labour Law, UAE gratuity https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/economic-relief-measures-rolled-out-for-3-dubai-free-zones-1.500501568 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/03/03/dafza1_resources1_16a30b2cacc_large.jpg Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) is one among the 3 freezones to receive support under the initiative. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T17:23:57.726+04:00 Economic relief measures rolled out for 3 Dubai free zones Markets, TopFreeZones https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/fujairah-rescues-rare-pallid-scops-owl-releases-it-into-wadi-wurayah-national-park-1.500501511 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/zyf37vat/1.jpg Fujairah rescues rare Pallid Scops Owl, releases it into Wadi Wurayah National Park Gulf News en 2026-04-09T17:22:27.869+04:00 Fujairah rescues rare Pallid Scops Owl, releases it into Wadi Wurayah National Park Environment, Fujairah, Environment https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/lulu-flies-3000-tonnes-of-kerala-produce-to-gcc-ahead-of-vishu-1.500501558 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/tzskijgp/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-09-at-16.52.14.jpg Lulu brings 3,000 tonnes of Kerala produce to GCC ahead of Vishu https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/2qc07q0x/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-09-at-16.51.39.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-09T17:17:47.097+04:00 Lulu flies 3,000 tonnes of Kerala produce to GCC ahead of Vishu Retail https://gulfnews.com/sport/masters-par-3-contest-four-holes-in-ones-kevin-harts-fail-and-the-winning-curse-1.500501528 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/ynu8v7dz/newsml_afp_com_20260408T000000Z_PH_GTY_2270412490.jpeg The 2026 Masters Par 3 Contest is one to remember! https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/cgeav8hy/newsml_afp_com_20260408T000000Z_PH_GTY_2269828207.jpeg Tommy Fleetwood celebrates his hole-in-one with Shane Lowry https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/x8xlowsp/newsml_afp_com_20260408T000000Z_PH_GTY_2270457705.jpeg Frankie Fleetwood, son of Tommy Fleetwood of England, watches a putt on the ninth hole during the Par Three Contest https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/qb0slea5/newsml_afp_com_20260408T000000Z_PH_GTY_2270440556.jpeg Bryson DeChambeau and Kevin Hart pose for a photo during the Par Three Contest https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/x2iygs2w/newsml_afp_com_20260408T000000Z_PH_GTY_2270454413.jpeg Aaron Rai poses with the trophy after winning the Par Three Contest Gulf News en 2026-04-09T17:04:53.596+04:00 Masters Par 3 Contest: Four holes-in-ones, Kevin Hart’s fail and the winning curse Sport, Masters Tournament, Rory McIlroy https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/european-aviation-safety-body-urges-airlines-to-avoid-middle-east-airspace-until-april-24-1.500501518 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/k1ha6oed/20230904_tourism_1876510c756_original_ratio.jpg Major European airlines have suspended operations to countries across the region. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T17:02:13.077+04:00 European aviation safety body urges airlines to avoid Middle East airspace until April 24 Aviation, travel, Europe travel https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/uae-economy-set-to-grow-56-in-2026-central-bank-report-1.500501523 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/7xq9oiwh/STOCK_Central_Bank_of_the_UAE__CBUAE_17940c5dd24_original_ratio.jpg The UAE’s non-oil foreign trade of goods during the first nine months of 2025 rose by 24.6 percent, the central bank said Gulf News en 2026-04-09T16:52:28.567+04:00 UAE economy set to grow 5.6% in 2026: Central Bank report Banking https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/iran-s-grip-on-strait-of-hormuz-alarms-gulf-states-as-shipping-remains-disrupted-despite-ceasefire-1.500501321 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/122jg2k1/202604083739616.jpg At the centre of that anxiety is the Strait of Hormuz — not just a waterway, but Tehran’s most powerful bargaining chip Gulf News en 2026-04-09T16:51:03.159+04:00 Iran’s grip on Strait of Hormuz alarms Gulf states as shipping remains disrupted despite ceasefire Gulf, Mena, Americas, Donald Trump, America, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/open-the-strait-unconditionally-no-strings-attached-says-al-jaber-1.500501506 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-23/blwrbows/jaber.jpg Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Chairman of Masdar and Executive Chairman of XRG. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/nx2fimkx/1775726901711.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-09T16:47:20.927+04:00 Open the Strait unconditionally, no strings attached, says Al Jaber Energy, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-strongly-condemns-israeli-attacks-on-lebanon-1.500501456 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/klb1segm/newsml_afp_com_20260408T074942Z_doc_a734464.jpeg A photograph shows the damage at the site of an overnight Israeli airstrike in Sidon, southern Lebanon, on April 8, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T16:46:44.560+04:00 UAE strongly condemns Israeli attacks on Lebanon Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-warns-of-impact-of-iranian-attacks-on-global-health-environment-food-systems-1.500501478 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/oezsrj52/s5702r9h1ka18zkpo.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-04-09T16:41:16.708+04:00 UAE warns of impact of Iranian attacks on global health, environment, food systems UAE, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-dubai-is-using-endowments-to-build-a-sustainable-education-future-1.500501493 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/4t31zmt4/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-09-at-16.04.05-1.jpeg Portfolio spans 52 endowments, including Dh663 million in real estate and Dh55 million in financial assets https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/vwoe9gyy/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-09-at-16.04.05.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/d475to1c/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-09-at-16.04.06.jpeg Ali Al Mutawa, secretary-general of Awqaf Dubai Gulf News en 2026-04-09T16:40:25.214+04:00 How Dubai is using endowments to build a sustainable education future UAE, UAE, Dubai, Education https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/pakistan-ramps-up-security-ahead-of-us-iran-talks-in-islamabad-1.500501499 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/tx5fxqxd/Pakistans-Interior-Minister-Mohsin-Naqvi-and-US-Ambassador-Natalie-Baker nterior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and US Ambassador Natalie Baker pictured during a meeting on April 9, 2026. — X@MOIofficialGoP Gulf News en 2026-04-09T16:37:03.849+04:00 Pakistan ramps up security ahead of US-Iran talks in Islamabad Gulf, Pakistan, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ipl/miller-labelled-choker-buttler-hailed-hero-as-dc-share-emotional-dressing-room-clip-1.500501417 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/p0nt864q/Buttler-and-Miller Social media is labelling Miller as a choker. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/p0nt864q/Buttler-and-Miller Social media is labelling Miller as a choker. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T16:34:44.335+04:00 Miller labelled 'choker', Buttler hailed hero as DC share emotional dressing room clip IPL, Sport, cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-denies-reports-of-flight-resumption-as-airport-closure-continues-1.500501488 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/yo3moz8g/flight_18594ab55f7_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-09T16:26:30.320+04:00 Kuwait denies reports of flight resumption as airport closure continues Kuwait, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/holding-iran-accountable-why-the-gulf-must-act-now-1.500501327 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/l1ysj5za/OPN-UAE-ABU-DHABI-1-Read-Only.jpg Gulf countries adopted a wise and historically commendable stance when they refused, from the outset, to engage in or participate in the war. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/2l9gpi78/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_06_at_13_11_07.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-04-09T15:48:00.000+04:00 Holding Iran accountable: Why the Gulf must act now Op-Eds, Mena, Government, UAE, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-international-book-fair-moves-to-september-all-you-need-to-know-1.500501426 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-27/pqptqx5y/STAFFNAT_250427_Abu_Dhabi_Book_Fair__16_1745742943157.jpg Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025 Gulf News en 2026-04-09T15:40:11.453+04:00 Abu Dhabi International Book Fair moves to September: All you need to know UAE, UAE, Education, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dfsa-rolls-out-temporary-relief-to-support-difc-firms-1.500501412 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-24/vatltb1u/DAE-Offices-DIFC.jpg DFSA announces temporary regulatory relief measures to support the DIFC financial services community https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/mrbsk1uy/Mark_Steward_CEO_DFSA.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-09T15:30:02.144+04:00 DFSA rolls out temporary relief to support DIFC firms Markets, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/arne-slot-says-liverpool-are-in-survival-mode-following-loss-to-psg-1.500501409 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/wlfulqk9/preview.jpg Liverpool's manager Arne Slot looked dejected during his side's defeat to PSG in the Champions League https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/my74mucn/preview.jpg Desire Doue celebrates with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after scoring the opening goal of the game https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/s7hgbq9o/202604093740500.jpg The Red's were no match for the reigning European champions https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/evl7zh0o/newsml_afp_com_20260408T203721Z_doc_a77h2tg.jpeg Mohamed Salah was an unused sub in Paris Gulf News en 2026-04-09T15:26:44.567+04:00 Arne Slot says Liverpool are in "survival mode” following loss to PSG Sport, Football, Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, Champions League https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/how-gcc-central-banks-are-helping-banks-weather-crisis-with-liquidity-support-policy-relief-1.500501401 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/5c2c15ty/190312_uae_central_bank_resources1_16a30b33bfd_original_ratio.jpg S&P has classified the governments of Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE as highly supportive of their banking systems, and therefore likely to receive extraordinary government support if necessary. Pictured above the UAE Central Bank. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T15:26:24.899+04:00 How GCC central banks are helping the sector weather crisis with liquidity, policy relief Banking, UAE Central Bank, UAE banks https://gulfnews.com/uae/global-village-reopening-date-yet-to-be-confirmed-as-closure-continues-1.500501413 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-25/otdnj6mn/GLOBAL_VILLAGE_2022_OPENING_NIGHT_1841045e256_original_ratio.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/mhyuh1i0/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_09_at_2_48_29_PM.jpeg Global Village's latest statement on their official Instagram Story (April 9, 2026) Gulf News en 2026-04-09T15:25:56.666+04:00 Global Village reopening date yet to be confirmed as closure continues UAE, Global Village, Global Village Season 30 https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uaes-ministry-of-defense-confirms-airspace-free-of-any-aerial-threats-1.500501395 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/iffru2zj/UAEflag Gulf News en 2026-04-09T15:13:04.460+04:00 UAE's Ministry of Defense confirms airspace free of any aerial threats Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/from-tiktok-hype-to-mall-queues-why-dubai-shoppers-say-primarks-mirdif-opening-is-more-than-just-another-store-launch-1.500501315 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/kksiqzmq/IMG3416.jpeg Primark opening at City Center Mirdif on April 9. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T14:55:29.617+04:00 From TikTok hype to mall queues: Why Dubai shoppers say Primark opening is more than just another store launch UAE, Lifestyle, Business, Dubai, lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sheikh-mohammed-calls-for-uae-flags-to-be-raised-nationwide-1.500501372 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-04/v7kx3b35/STOCK-UAE-FLAG UAE Flag, File Photo Gulf News en 2026-04-09T14:54:23.580+04:00 Sheikh Mohammed calls for UAE flags to be raised nationwide Government https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/BestBuys-lifestyle/5-best-smartphones-under-dh2500-for-teenagers-uae-2026-1.500501255 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/sd0qwznl/shutterstock2547534009.jpg These handpicked models are ideal for teens who want a sturdy versatile smartphone that keeps up with their lifestyle without breaking the bank. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T14:49:07.686+04:00 5 best smartphones under Dh2500 for teenagers, UAE 2026 BestBuys-Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/abu-dhabi-launches-11-hazardous-materials-guidelines-first-globally-to-adopt-un-ghs-revision-11-1.500501313 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/edfsnrz6/51.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-09T14:45:22.422+04:00 Abu Dhabi launches 11 hazardous materials guidelines, first globally to adopt UN GHS Revision 11 Environment, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/babar-azam-lashes-out-at-reporter-over-virat-kohli-comparison-1.500501350 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-15/8076x667/newsml_afp_com_20260215T173757Z_doc_97mj6zt.jpeg Despite his consistency with the bat, the 31-year-old Azam has been unable to keep up with the frenetic pace of Twenty20 cricket. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T14:37:58.975+04:00 Babar Azam lashes out at reporter over Virat Kohli comparison Cricket https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-dubai-is-preparing-emiratis-for-future-finance-jobs-through-this-new-partnership-1.500501326 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/oxbwt3zf/Image.jpg The move aligns with national objectives to advance qualitative Emiratisation and strengthen the labour market Gulf News en 2026-04-09T14:33:44.887+04:00 How Dubai is preparing Emiratis for future finance jobs through this new partnership UAE, UAE, Dubai, Emiratisation https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/how-cycling-becomes-a-key-part-of-dubai-transport-1.500501341 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/63jvuj5g/cycle.jpg Launched in February 2020, Careem Bike has rapidly expanded in both scale and popularity, now serving over one million users Gulf News en 2026-04-09T14:32:03.561+04:00 How cycling becomes a key part of Dubai transport Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/arab-pop-star-angham-to-perform-live-in-abu-dhabi-this-april-1.500501084 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/wevrj3or/Angham_1767f00ab87_original_ratio.jpg Angham https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2017/1/30/1_16a07fee74a.1970320_1063944459_16a07fee74a_medium.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/07/11/1.114975_2273358635_16be1959491_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-09T14:30:51.569+04:00 Arab pop star Angham to perform live in Abu Dhabi this April Entertainment, Music, Music, Concert, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/i-film-festival-to-open-in-abu-dhabi-on-april-10-1.500501338 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/bsqlgqv8/101a4884-c387-4f7d-972c-8de9343b49b7.jpg Emirati filmmaker Nayla Al Khaja speaks at a press conference announcing details of the I-Film Festival. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T14:29:06.172+04:00 I-Film Festival to open in Abu Dhabi on April 10 Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/kerala-elections-2026-mohanlal-queues-up-like-any-voter-as-mammootty-and-prithviraj-lead-star-turnout-at-polls-1.500501311 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/vbs2hbti/20260409031f.jpg Malayalam film superstar Mohanlal shows his ink-marked finger after casting his vote during the Kerala Assembly election, at Mudavanmugal LPS, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on Thursday, April 9, 2026 Gulf News en 2026-04-09T14:26:07.603+04:00 Kerala elections 2026: Mohanlal queues up like any voter as Mammootty and Prithviraj lead star turnout at polls Entertainment, South-Indian, India https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/say-we-are-just-friends-message-exposes-bengaluru-doctor-murder-case-1.500501308 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/h5zs5ziq/doct.gif Police said Dr Mahendra Reddy, a general surgeon, allegedly overdosed his wife, Dr Kruthika Reddy, a dermatologist, with Propofol — an anaesthetic commonly used in operating theatres — at their home in the Munnekollal area of the city in April. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T14:21:29.229+04:00 'Say we are just friends': message exposes Bengaluru doctor murder case India https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/mubadala-aum-hits-dh14-trillion-uae-investments-drive-growth-1.500501295 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/dhmwy17k/Mubadala Gulf News en 2026-04-09T14:06:54.060+04:00 Mubadala AUM hits Dh1.4 trillion, UAE investments drive growth Markets https://gulfnews.com/uae/united-in-strength/khda-chief-conveys-sheikh-hamdans-regards-to-dubai-student-who-wrote-heartfelt-letter-to-him-1.500501278 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/lqibzgza/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-09-at-1.49.10-PM.jpeg A screengrab of the virtual meeting of the KHDA DG and other officials with Shanaya Badlani and her mother. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T13:58:04.874+04:00 KHDA chief conveys Sheikh Hamdan’s regards to Dubai student who wrote heartfelt letter to him United in Strength, Education, UAE, KHDA, Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/kerala-votes-in-crucial-2026-assembly-polls-1.500501254 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/1ck63n51/20260409114F.jpg Kerala went to the polls on April 9, 2026, in a high-stakes Assembly election that will shape the state’s political future. Over 2.7 crore voters across 140 constituencies are casting their ballots in a closely watched contest between the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), the United Democratic Front (UDF), and the BJP-led NDA. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/xbwm5cl0/First-time-voters-1.jpg First-time voters show their ink-marked fingers after casting their votes during the Kerala Assembly election at a polling station in Cherurakkal LPS in Kazhakoottam constituency, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on Thursday, April 9, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/ztdocolv/Elderly-women-voters-1.jpg Elderly women voters show their ink-marked fingers after casting their votes during the Kerala Assembly election, in Idamalakkudi on Thursday, April 09, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/joojel4k/20260409019f.jpg Voters wait in queues to cast their votes during the Kerala Assembly election at Jawahar Nagar LPS, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on Thursday, April 9, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/jdwk7onv/20260409020f.jpg The LDF is aiming for a rare third consecutive term, while the UDF is banking on anti-incumbency sentiment. Voting has been largely peaceful, with steady turnout reported across districts. The results, expected next month, will determine the next phase of governance in the southern state. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/6jky7hw1/Copy-of-20260409020L.jpg Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan cast his vote for the Kerala assembly elections, at RC Amala Basic UP School in Pinarayi, in Kannur on Thursday. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/bat7frsz/20260409039f.jpg Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly V D Satheesan along with his wife and daughter shows their ink-marked fingers after casting their votes during the Kerala Assembly election, at a polling booth in Kochi on Thursday, April 9, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/wivk6rnc/20260409086F.jpg Kerala BJP President and Nemom BJP-NDA candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar shows his ink-marked finger after casting his vote during the Kerala Assembly election at Jawahar Nagar LPS, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on Thursday, April 9, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/v5r2tpg8/Mammootty-1.jpg Actor Mammootty arrives at a polling booth to cast his vote during the Kerala Assembly election, in Kochi on Thursday, April 09, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/vbs2hbti/20260409031f.jpg Malayalam film superstar Mohanlal shows his ink-marked finger after casting his vote during the Kerala Assembly election, at Mudavanmugal LPS, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on Thursday, April 9, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/w87ivjqf/Shashi-Tharoor-1.jpg Congress MP Shashi Tharoor shows his ink-marked finger after casting his vote during the Kerala Assembly election, at a polling booth in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday, April 09, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/fqvmy1v9/20260409017f.jpg BJP candidate from Vattiyoorkavu constituency R Sreelekha greets voters during the Kerala Assembly election at Jawahar Nagar LPS, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T13:29:08.725+04:00 Kerala votes in crucial 2026 Assembly polls India, news-photos, kerala https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/applying-for-a-philippine-passport-now-heres-why-it-may-take-longer-1.500501250 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/9dvokblb/1_16a0823da6a_1879658_3713121246_16a0823da6a_original_ratio.jpg Applicants filing since late March may face longer waiting times, as authorities work to restore normal processing Gulf News en 2026-04-09T13:27:27.351+04:00 Applying for a Philippine passport now? Here’s why it may take longer Philippines, Philippines, travel https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/how-dubai-kept-fresh-food-flowing-fast-logistics-ports-and-policy-moves-ensure-steady-supplies-1.500501248 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/9ocqnmdp/190126_supermarkets_resources1_16a310770de_original_ratio.jpg Members of the Fruit and Vegetable Traders Business Group have affirmed the strong availability and variety of food products in Dubai, including fresh and perishable goods. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-03/q6rfcehx/LULU-SHOPPERS.jpg UAE retailers reveal months of food stock amid rising tensions. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T13:23:48.473+04:00 How Dubai kept fresh food flowing: Fast logistics, ports, and policy moves ensure steady supplies Markets, United in Strength, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/technology/media/apple-releases-ios-2641-a-quiet-update-that-fixes-what-264-broke-1.500501212 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/jeykz32o/20260409125218.jpg Apple moves fast to fix bugs in iOS 26.4 with new stability-focused update. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T12:59:38.191+04:00 Apple releases iOS 26.4.1 — a quiet update that fixes what 26.4 broke Media https://gulfnews.com/technology/oneplus-nord-6-everything-about-specs-price-and-its-9000mah-battery-1.500501195 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/94trdnnw/oneplus3.avif Gulf News en 2026-04-09T12:48:36.149+04:00 OnePlus Nord 6: Everything about specs, price and its 9,000mAh battery Technology, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/ask-gulf-news-when-termination-is-not-considered-arbitrary-dismissal-1.500501211 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/a2013ywj/Untitled-design-61.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-09T12:43:59.338+04:00 Ask Gulf News: When termination is not considered arbitrary dismissal? Ask Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/regé-jean-page-on-you-me-tuscany-the-rom-com-that-made-him-believe-in-love-again-1.500501179 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/5t3gvo4w/You-Me-Tuscany-1 Regé-Jean Page from 'You Me & Tuscany 1 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/f2ov3o3w/You-Me-Tuscany-1 You Me & Tuscany 1 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/20jz7xsg/You-Me-Tuscany-1 You Me & Tuscany 1 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/e8nmokh9/You-Me-Tuscany-1 Stars from Rege Jean Page's latest romantic comedy You Me & Tuscany Gulf News en 2026-04-09T12:35:24.972+04:00 Regé-Jean Page on ‘You, Me & Tuscany’: The rom-com that made him believe in love again Entertainment, HollyWood, UAE, Europe, hollywood, UAE films https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-leads-regional-push-to-boost-supply-chain-resilience-1.500501178 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/tffvdqg1/IMG4498.jpeg High-level meeting focuses on supply chains, corridors and logistics stability. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T12:26:47.112+04:00 UAE leads regional push to boost supply chain resilience Government https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/hajj-leave-in-uae-private-sector-everything-you-need-to-know-1.500501189 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-24/v4fnhgig/Hajj-STOCK Gulf News en 2026-04-09T12:25:21.757+04:00 Hajj leave in UAE private sector: Everything you need to know Living-Ask-Us, Hajj, UAE Labour Law https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/yas-mall-launches-free-walking-club-for-residents-1.500501159 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/mo3eyq21/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-12.17.59-PM.png The Yas Mall Walking Club is free for residents to join https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/an7vmfke/Screenshot_2026_04_09_at_12_18_34_PM.png Terms and conditions and other disclaimers apply. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T12:21:42.771+04:00 Yas Mall launches free Walking Club for residents Yas Mall walking club, Abu Dhabi indoor fitness https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/binance-joins-one-nation-one-people-initiative-with-design-commission-abu-dhabi-1.500501134 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/k4ypabrl/Binance.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-09T12:18:08.984+04:00 Binance joins “One Nation. One People.” initiative with Design Commission Abu Dhabi Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/dubai-humanitarian-facilitates-airlift-of-critical-medical-supplies-from-who-msf-and-unicef-to-afghanistan-1.500501164 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/zdvvbkpm/Image.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-09T12:01:34.677+04:00 Dubai Humanitarian facilitates airlift of critical medical supplies from WHO, MSF, and Unicef to Afghanistan Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/time-for-complimentshas-passed-as-region-faces-critical-phase-says-anwar-gargash-1.500501150 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-12/da99eifn/NAT_GARGASH_12_1664984062202_183a8c89900_large.jpg Dr. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President Gulf News en 2026-04-09T11:55:41.719+04:00 'Time for compliments has passed as region faces critical phase', says Anwar Gargash Government https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/top-12-cafés-in-the-uae-perfect-for-studying-or-working-1.500499016 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-02/2idlta1a/Studying-at-home Cities like Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, and Sharjah have several cafés that people enjoy visiting when they need a place to work or study. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-10/vrtlhlkk/Laptop-generic https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/bf2c0b8c/A_woman_sits_with_her_laptop_at_a_cafe_in_Beirut_17eb4bf4a6a_original_ratio.jpg A woman sits with her laptop at a cafe in Beirut. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/liomspzg/NAT_210609_HOUSE_OF_WISDOM_ARAMZAN_3_1659368051903_1825a0b14e1_original_ratio.jpg The library is free to enter and is open to anyone looking for a space to work, study, read or relax. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T11:49:24.169+04:00 Top 12 cafés in the UAE perfect for studying or working Lifestyle, UAE, abu dhabi, Dubai, lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/sheikh-hamdan-shares-video-echoing-uae-presidents-promise-we-will-emerge-stronger-1.500501091 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/ldweoouq/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-09-at-12.07.32-PM.jpeg A combination of images showing Sheikh Hamdan's posts Gulf News en 2026-04-09T11:45:45.861+04:00 Sheikh Hamdan shares video echoing UAE President’s promise: 'We will emerge stronger' UAE, United in Strength, Government, UAE, Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/atif-aslams-dubai-concert-rescheduled-new-date-venue-and-ticket-info-1.500501141 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-28/wzny4aj3/Atif-Aslam-3.JPG Atif Aslam will now perform in November, this year. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T11:44:23.940+04:00 Atif Aslam’s Dubai concert rescheduled: New date, venue, and ticket info Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-sharjahs-new-university-partnership-will-drive-tourism-opportunities-in-the-uae-1.500501107 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/ku5mrv9z/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-08-at-22.01.11.jpeg From left to right: Khalid Jasim Al Midfa and Tod Laursen https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/92z7zfke/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-08-at-22.01.11-1.jpeg Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/au0tn2rq/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-08-at-22.01.11-2.jpeg Tod Laursen, chancellor of the American University of Sharjah https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/z7px6pby/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-08-at-14.17.56.jpeg Senior officials from both institutions, various media outlets, and a group of invited guests during the MoU signing ceremony on April 8 held at the House of Wisdom in Sharjah Gulf News en 2026-04-09T11:44:21.801+04:00 How Sharjah’s new university partnership will drive tourism, opportunities in the UAE UAE, Tourism, Education, UAE, Education, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/this-girl-having-her-phone-out-fans-spot-wild-error-in-devil-wears-prada-2-trailer-1.500501050 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-13/f9f1msul/miranda.webp Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada 2 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/pldoadvg/the_Devil_Wears_Prada_1707736356784_18d9d04d7c7_original_ratio.jpg Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt in 'The Devil Wears Prada' https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/01/22/190122_Meryl_Streep_in_the_movie,_The_Devil_Wears_Prada_resources1_16a31074931_large.jpg Meryl Streep in the movie, The Devil Wears Prada https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-19/7ajvvgzg/preview.jpg Cast members from left to right, Stanley Tucci, Meryl Streep, Adrian Grenier, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt, pose for photographers during the red carpet arrivals for the New York premiere of the film titled "The Devil Wears Prada," Monday, June 19, 2006. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T11:41:40.124+04:00 'This girl having her phone out…': Fans spot wild error in Devil Wears Prada 2 trailer Devil Wears Prada 2 trailer error, Devil Wears Prada 2 mistake, Prada 2 trailer viral moment, Anne Hathaway trailer moment, Miranda Priestly meme debate, Devil Wears Prada sequel news, Prada 2 release date, Devil Wears Prada behind the scenes https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/arts-culture/saadiyatcultural-districtabu-dhabilaunchesmuseum-passoffering-access-to-threeworld-class-museums-1.500501129 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/11/04/louvre-1636045277540_17cebe5c980_large.jpg Louvre Abu Dhabi brings together art and artefacts from across civilisations and centuries. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T11:36:38.040+04:00 Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi launches ‘Museum Pass’ offering access to three world-class museums Arts Culture https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/parkin-launches-spots-for-shops-how-to-get-free-parking-in-dubai-1.500501099 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/1vjf2k9p/Localshops From a morning coffee to a quick haircut, getting a key duplicated or enjoying a plate of butter chicken, “Spots for Shops” turns everyday purchases into support for the small businesses that keep Dubai’s neighbourhoods vibrant and local. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T11:26:07.454+04:00 Parkin launches ‘Spots for Shops’: How to get free parking in Dubai Transport, Living-Transport, Parkin, Dubai parking https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/xo-kitty-star-anthony-keyvan-shuts-down-fallout-rumours-i-love-my-cast-and-the-show-no-animosity-here-1.500501089 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/zf76fhi5/anthony.webp Anthony Keyvan with Anna Cathcart in XO, Kitty Gulf News en 2026-04-09T11:08:39.120+04:00 XO, Kitty star Anthony Keyvan shuts down 'fallout' rumours: 'I love my cast and the show, no animosity here' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/new-hormuz-toll-fee-a-beautiful-thing-says-trump-could-change-global-rules-1.500501006 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-23/7z4qkzuo/202603233717560.jpg Vessel traffic through the Strait has resumed under the US-Iran ceasefire, as seen on the latest shipping maps. Iran has reportedly imposed a $2 million transit fee on select ships in the Strait of Hormuz. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-10/ihkjsyq9/Strait-of-Hormuz44-Read-Only.jpg A satellite view of the Hormuz Strait. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T11:02:17.984+04:00 New Hormuz toll fee? A 'beautiful thing’, says Trump — could change global rules Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/sport/5th-ld-writethru-663-1.500500160 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/nr1e62tg/preview.jpg PSG's Desire Doue, left, celebrates with PSG's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League quarterfinal first leg soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool in Paris, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/jukx5w06/newsml_afp_com_20260408T204051Z_doc_a77k8hf.jpeg Kvaratskhelia was on fire again in the Champions League https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/qf4urebc/newsml_afp_com_20260408T213122Z_doc_a77m83m.jpeg It was a night to forget for Liverpool who travel back to England with a two-goal deficit Gulf News en 2026-04-09T10:57:44.151+04:00 PSG beat Liverpool in Champions League quarter-final champions league psg liverpool https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/iran-delegation-to-reach-islamabad-tonight-ahead-of-us-talks-1.500500936 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/6ylaso30/gulfnewsimport20210629Stock-Pakistan-Flag17a581e7abclarge.avif An Iranian delegation is expected to arrive in Islamabad late Thursday ahead of Pakistan-brokered talks with the United States, Iran's envoy said. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T10:45:04.073+04:00 Iran delegation to reach Islamabad tonight ahead of US talks Pakistan, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-alert-rain-and-dust-forecast-as-authorities-issue-traffic-warning-1.500501037 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/me0ro17y/gulfnews2024-11-17vvj2cp5cUAErainNamanDagariya175a7d89888originalratio.avif Gulf News en 2026-04-09T10:07:29.104+04:00 UAE weather alert: Rain and dust forecast as authorities issue traffic warning Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/technology/iphone-fold-delay-explained-why-apples-foldable-may-take-longer-and-get-a-new-name-1.500501030 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-05/6xbqxqjv/Flip-iPhone-Thumb-3-1.jpg Apple is aiming to introduce a foldable iPhone in 2026 or 2027. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T10:05:02.370+04:00 iPhone Fold delay explained: Why Apple’s Foldable may take longer — and get a new name Technology, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/dubai-gold-slips-after-two-day-surge-traders-watch-iran-talks-1.500501020 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/7aoiq9mm/DubaiGold Dubai Gold https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/ptpburkn/453514571.png Gulf News en 2026-04-09T09:52:16.986+04:00 Dubai gold slips after two-day surge, traders watch Iran talks Retail, YourMoney-Saving-Investment, UAE Gold, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/uae/freezing-at-work-why-uncertain-times-are-leaving-you-mentally-stuck-uae-experts-explain-how-to-break-free-1.500500661 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/1qyee98t/feature-lead.jpg As unpredictable news and uncertain times swarm all around us, it’s difficult to switch off from the world like you used to, and work, just like you used to. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/dmioemcf/Girish_Banwari_187db5ac3ce_author.jpg Girish Banwari, psychiatrist at Camali clinic https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/7poo6x6y/Kirrin_Hilliar__professor_in_psychology_at_the_Heriot_Watt_University_18f770a7796_author.jpg Kirrin Hilliar, professor in psychology at the Heriot-Watt University https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/axoye8x1/Cassie_Mather_Reid_188d8b256f0_author.jpg Cassie Mather-Reid Gulf News en 2026-04-09T09:23:31.867+04:00 Freezing at work? Why uncertain times are leaving you mentally stuck — UAE experts explain how to break free UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/how-doctors-at-medcare-remove-massive-colon-tumour-without-open-surgery-1.500500958 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/ennyj4em/Dr.-Mohamed-Abdelhafez.jpg Dr Mohamed Abdelhafez, Consultant Gastroenterologist at Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T09:15:19.909+04:00 How doctors at Medcare remove massive colon tumour without open surgery GN Focus, Company News https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/misbah-ullah-drives-away-in-jetour-t1-as-emaxhuawei-mate-x7-raffle-concludes-in-uae-1.500500988 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/br15jj43/EMAX-Jetour-Winner.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-09T09:07:27.696+04:00 Misbah Ullah drives away in Jetour T1 as Emax–Huawei Mate X7 raffle concludes in UAE GN Focus, Company News https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/did-she-wear-prada-inside-the-rare-meeting-between-meryl-streep-and-anna-wintour-1.500500280 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/eq7fpt3m/HFTexP0awAAHsOl.jpg Anna Wintour & Meryl Streep Gulf News en 2026-04-09T09:07:05.807+04:00 Did she wear Prada? Inside the rare meeting between Meryl Streep and Anna Wintour Entertainment, hollywood https://gulfnews.com/your-money/saving-investment/rupee-and-peso-dip-turns-into-a-remittance-boost-for-uae-expats-1.500301712 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-20/redkgutu/3f2b5c47c2e353fe928cef639348bc6c.jpg Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T08:50:27.397+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/cha-eun-woo-pays-136m-in-tax-case-apologises-as-scrutiny-reaches-military-role-i-will-not-make-excuses-1.500500979 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-17/0s0h8bot/Snapinst.app4644578759257115594230954717261168397405950n1080.jpg Cha Eun-woo, a singer and actor, made his debut in 2014. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T08:50:13.129+04:00 Cha Eun-woo pays $13.6m in tax case, apologises as scrutiny reaches military role: 'I will not make excuses...' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-says-us-military-to-stay-deployed-near-iran-until-real-agreement-reached-2-1.500500972 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/ubj0kufs/gulfnews2026-03-20fgh90y599547459.avif Gulf News en 2026-04-09T08:49:41.379+04:00 Trump says US military to stay deployed near Iran until 'real agreement' reached Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/bahrain-airport-resumes-flights-after-airspace-reopening-1.500500974 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2018/1/15/1_16a08477361.2157344_3834054413_16a08477361_large.jpg A view of the Bahrain International Airport. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T08:46:26.261+04:00 Bahrain airport resumes flights after airspace reopening Aviation, Bahrain, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/dhurandhar-2-crosses-rs-164-billion-enters-the-global-top-10-highest-grossing-films-of-2026-1.500500970 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-19/mx8hy4yf/dhurandhar2.avif Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar 2 Gulf News en 2026-04-09T08:41:05.891+04:00 Dhurandhar 2 crosses Rs 16.4 billion, enters the global top 10 highest-grossing films of 2026 Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-braces-for-unsettled-weather-with-rain-and-dust-through-monday-1.500500967 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/nqf6yzkw/gulfnewsimport20220104STOCK-WEATHER-CLOUD-DUBAI17e262d4a25large.avif Gulf News en 2026-04-09T08:35:08.721+04:00 UAE braces for unsettled weather with rain and dust through Monday Weather https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/jazeera-airways-halts-select-india-routes-till-may-15-refunds-issued-1.500500962 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-03/cdvp6qac/ANI_20250503095435.jpg Jazeera Airways Gulf News en 2026-04-09T08:32:13.511+04:00 Jazeera Airways halts select India routes till May 15, refunds issued Aviation, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/escaped-wolf-forces-school-closure-in-south-korea-1.500500890 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-01-15/mhfqlkyp/Wolf-Moon.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-09T08:30:46.226+04:00 Escaped wolf forces school closure in South Korea Asia https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/254-killed-1165-injured-in-israeli-strikes-on-lebanon-1.500500924 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-15/oodd2oxl/20260313149F.jpg The death toll from Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets across Lebanon has risen to 254, with 1,165 others injured. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T08:27:39.006+04:00 254 killed, 1,165 injured in Israeli strikes on Lebanon Mena https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/research-science-investment-unveils-cultured-teacher-award-across-the-arab-world-1.500500945 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/x381jgcv/Najla-Saif-Al-Shamsi.jpg Najla Saif Al Shamsi, Chair of the Board of Directors of Research Science Investment Gulf News en 2026-04-09T08:05:45.578+04:00 Research Science Investment unveils ‘Cultured Teacher’ Award across the Arab world Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/175v9bz-two-killed-plane-crash-arizona-airport-1.500500905 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/ak4u9yvd/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-11.38.56-AM.png Gulf News en 2026-04-09T07:40:53.879+04:00 Plane crash at Arizona airport kills two Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/north-korea-says-its-latest-weapons-tests-included-missiles-with-cluster-bomb-warheads-1.500500874 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/9bgmz2i4/preview.jpg A TV screen shows a file image of North Korea's missile launch during a news program at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon) Gulf News en 2026-04-09T07:27:53.769+04:00 North Korea says its latest weapons tests included missiles with cluster-bomb warheads north korea missiles clusterbomb nuclear https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/60-killed-in-armed-attacks-in-northwestern-nigeria-1.500500878 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/4kxr974p/kcw02rxq1ka0gqxpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-09T07:23:34.040+04:00 60 killed in armed attacks in northwestern Nigeria Africa https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/usisrael-war-on-iran-day-40-trump-israel-agree-to-twoweek-ceasefire-iran-says-talks-start-friday-in-pakistan-1.500499565 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/vc0ki88z/newsml_afp_com_20260408T171236Z_doc_a76t6ft.jpeg First responders and residents gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's Tallet al-Khayyat neighbourhood, on April 8, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/qmj76etd/Lebanon-bombardment.webp Smoke rises from the sites of Israeli air strikes on Beirut and its southern suburbs. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/sfxqg75q/HFZddLfXsAAHO66.jpg Buildings in flames, charred cars, ambulance sirens wailing: in an instant, an Israeli strike turned one of Beirut's busiest arteries into a scene of devastation on Wednesday. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/wlrav86v/newsml_afp_com_20260408T120535Z_doc_a74692u.jpeg Smoke rises from the site of Israeli airstrikes in Beirut's southern suburbs on April 8, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/l3j2ufgo/HFYO2kNa8AA1j9a.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/08/05/starmer-1722865693485_19122cc3344_large.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/04iy8iou/newsml_afp_com_20260408T015248Z_doc_a72e4g3.jpeg Iranians react after a ceasefire announcement at the Enqelab square, in Tehran, on April 8 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/v5elc4lq/newsml_afp_com_20260408T015521Z_doc_a72e4g4.jpeg Iranians react after a ceasefire announcement at the Enqelab square, in Tehran, on April 8 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/q0772q3g/newsml_afp_com_20260408T020111Z_doc_a72e4he.jpeg An Iranian man holds up picture of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Mojataba Khamenei as others react to a ceasefire announcement at the Enqelab square, in Tehran, on April 8 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/6kqrdskw/newsml_afp_com_20260408T020111Z_doc_a72e4hd.jpeg An Iranian man holds up picture of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Mojataba Khamenei as others react to a ceasefire announcement at the Enqelab square, in Tehran, on April 8 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/mwyscnxj/newsml_afp_com_20260325T000000Z_PH_GTY_2268329856.jpeg Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says negotiations will continue. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/ww7r5rup/newsml_afp_com_20260407T000000Z_PH_GTY_2270296382.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/mu4m1c2j/HFV2Cl6XEAAkfVd.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-09T07:07:12.898+04:00 US–Israel war on Iran, day 40: Ceasefire plan published by Iran not the one agreed to by US, says White House; Israel continues to attack Lebanon Mena, World, UAE, Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, America, Qatar, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/venezuelas-interim-president-announces-wage-hike-1.500500891 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/zi6u7jhh/newsml_afp_com_20260409T013447Z_doc_a77y263.jpeg This handout picture released by the Venezuelan Presidency press office shows Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez speaking during a national broadcast in Caracas on April 8, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T06:46:36.803+04:00 Venezuela's interim president announces wage hike Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/hezbollah-says-fired-rockets-towards-israel-in-response-to-violation-of-ceasefire-1.500500869 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/05/19/Hezbollah-1558262170372_16acfa9c307_large.jpg Hezbollah militants march in a parade in a file photo. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T05:56:32.384+04:00 Hezbollah says fired rockets towards Israel in response to 'violation of ceasefire' Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/175v9an-emir-qatar-french-president-discuss-latest-1.500500824 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/kykvrv5j/France-Qatar-flags.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-09T05:37:11.394+04:00 Emir of Qatar, French President discuss latest regional, international developments over phone Qatar, Europe https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/were-barca-robbed-of-a-penalty-was-the-pubill-incident-similar-to-mings-penalty-1.500500817 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/eidhqzs7/Flick-fuming The pubill handball incident is a major talking point after Barca's loss against Atletico https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/eidhqzs7/Flick-fuming The pubill handball incident is a major talking point after Barca's loss against Atletico https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/v7oif075/Incident Pubil handball incident Gulf News en 2026-04-09T05:00:00.000+04:00 Were Barca robbed of a penalty? Was the Pubill incident similar to Mings' penalty? Football, football https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/bahrain-spain-foreign-ministers-exchange-views-on-latest-international-developments-review-longstanding-ties-1.500500827 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/gnlooeab/Bahrain-Spain.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-09T03:59:06.677+04:00 Bahrain, Spain foreign ministers exchange views on latest international developments, review longstanding ties Mena, Europe https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-closely-following-ceasefire-announcement-affirms-importance-of-irans-adherence-to-cessation-of-terrorist-attacks-ensuring-freedom-of-navigation-1.500500695 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/arj43q51/qdb02qcg1ka1qg9po.jpg The UAE flag. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T03:30:37.339+04:00 UAE seeks clarification on provisions of US-Iran ceasefire agreement UAE, Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/abdullah-bin-zayed-discusses-regional-developments-with-several-foreign-ministers-over-phone-1.500500797 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/gmt6r6k4/7ot02rcj1ka0441po.jpg Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T03:15:36.110+04:00 Abdullah bin Zayed discusses regional developments with several foreign ministers over phone UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/uae-strongly-condemns-terrorist-attack-on-israels-consulate-in-istanbul-1.500500711 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/3tsn7ntl/Istanbul_the_capital_of_Turkey_17a7b06c70e_original_ratio.jpg A general view of Istanbul. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T02:43:40.102+04:00 UAE strongly condemns terrorist attack on Israel’s Consulate in Istanbul Mena, Europe https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/iacad-emarat-ev-charging-stations-company-launch-smart-infrastructure-in-dubai-mosques-1.500500502 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/s1mizl7x/jjv02qce1ka1fbypo.jpg Ahmed Darwish Al Muhairi, Director General of IACAD, and Engineer Ahmed Al Kaabi, a Board Member of the Emarat EV Charging Stations Company (UAEV) signed the agreement that would see electric vehicle smart chargers being installed in Dubai mosques. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T02:42:29.395+04:00 IACAD, Emarat EV charging stations company launch smart infrastructure in Dubai mosques Energy, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/fujairah-reinforces-its-geological-standing-with-three-mining-zones-unique-rock-diversity-1.500500793 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/ruoim9lc/3ez02rxo1ka00avpo.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-04-09T01:37:05.066+04:00 Fujairah reinforces its geological standing with three mining zones, unique rock diversity UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-truce-hangs-in-balance-as-war-flares-in-lebanon-1.500499520 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/8h8jq7as/Lebanon.jpg Smoke rises from Israeli artillery shelling on the village of Bayada as it is seen from Tyre city, south Lebanon. File photo taken on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T01:28:40.436+04:00 US-Iran truce hangs in balance as war flares in Lebanon Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/oil-prices-plunge-stocks-surge-on-us-iran-ceasefire-1.500499658 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-22/1p7umkix/202506223434209.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-09T01:24:22.274+04:00 Oil prices plunge, stocks surge on US-Iran ceasefire Energy https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/why-middle-east-oil-and-gas-recovery-could-take-months-despite-ceasefire-1.500500789 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/ced905yx/suez_Canal_Ever_Given_1786de3d1b1_original_ratio.jpg Around 11 million barrels per day of oil production remain shut in across the region. Gulf News en 2026-04-09T01:11:47.295+04:00 Why Middle East oil and gas recovery could take months despite ceasefire Energy, Markets, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/agentic-commerce-the-quiet-revolution-in-how-we-buy-1.500500755 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-10/zxzkvhdb/preview.jpg Visa and Mastercard credit cards Gulf News en 2026-04-09T00:18:04.915+04:00 Agentic commerce: The quiet revolution in how we buy Analysis https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/uae-businesses-turn-to-digital-legal-tools-to-overcome-crisis-challenges-1.500500752 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-12-20/7sly0rvt/stock_legal_will_1930bf1e7a1_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-08T23:53:23.534+04:00 UAE businesses turn to digital legal tools to overcome crisis challenges Analysis https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/oil-follows-geopolitics-the-sun-does-not-1.500500744 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-20/9rh70d2e/The_US_has_approved_several_utility_scale_solar_battery_storage_projects__which_will_see_solar_power.jpg A utility-scale solar and battery storage project in the desert. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T23:42:33.646+04:00 Oil follows geopolitics - the sun does not Analysis https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/portfolio-construction-must-evolve-for-a-new-market-era-1.500500706 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/1v9iy9pn/Pepperstone_UAE_Forex_trading_17f4edd49e3_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-08T23:33:07.413+04:00 Portfolio construction must evolve for a new market era Analysis https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/nearly-200-arrests-in-turkey-after-attack-on-israeli-consulate-1.500500672 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/dzbnv4oh/preview.jpg Turkish police secure the area after a gunmen attack at a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/c9p32wk6/1f1dd50b6d82a56b172976115bb98651.jpg Nearly 200 arrests in Turkey after attack on Israeli consulate Gulf News en 2026-04-08T23:24:42.067+04:00 Nearly 200 arrests in Turkey after attack on Israeli consulate Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/five-killed-in-fiery-crash-in-kuwait-1.500500733 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/lg02sw4u/Accident-involved-two-vehciles-in-Kuwait.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-08T23:16:32.145+04:00 Five killed in fiery crash in Kuwait Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ketamine-queen-jailed-for-15-years-over-matthew-perry-drugs-1.500500700 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/08/17/Jasveen-Sangha_1915edcce8e_large.jpg A dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" who sold the drugs that killed "Friends" star Matthew Perry was jailed for 15 years by a California court on Wednesday. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/vd7ibj5y/newsml_afp_com_20260408T154409Z_doc_a76j2qa.jpeg Matthew Perry's mother Suzanne Perry and Perry's stepfather Keith Morrison arrive for the sentencing hearing of "Ketamine Queen" Jasveen Sangha, who is set to be sentenced for supplying drugs to Matthew Perry, at the Edward R. Roybal Federal Courthouse in Los Angeles on April 8, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T22:49:52.092+04:00 'Ketamine Queen' jailed for 15 years over Matthew Perry drugs Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-affirms-importance-of-irans-adherence-to-cessation-of-attacks-1.500500701 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/arj43q51/qdb02qcg1ka1qg9po.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-23/csly164l/UAEflag UAE flag Gulf News en 2026-04-08T22:40:16.135+04:00 UAE affirms importance of Iran’s adherence to cessation of attacks UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/five-uncomfortable-truths-about-audit-quality-1.500500683 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-28/wgtkipnz/Stock-Tax-auditing https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/o05iikhb/Saad_image_2026.jpeg Saad Maniar Gulf News en 2026-04-08T22:24:33.076+04:00 Five uncomfortable truths about audit quality Analysis https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/resilience-in-real-time-lessons-from-golds-volatility-1.500500678 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/xo8sj8m1/gold__gold_price__gold_bars__gold_coins__gold_graph_185d5292c3b_original_ratio.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/8n5798zb/Naser-Taher-Founder-and-Chairman-of-MultiBank-Group-1.jpg Naser Taher Gulf News en 2026-04-08T22:10:35.155+04:00 Resilience in real time: Lessons from gold’s volatility Analysis https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/how-connectivity-is-shaping-the-future-of-offshore-workforce-sustainability-1.500500644 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-20/z2ednmoi/Malampaya_oil_platform_17fd113e7c4_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-08T22:00:53.135+04:00 How connectivity is shaping the future of offshore workforce sustainability Analysis https://gulfnews.com/uae/dh30m-uae-lottery-draw-results-out-check-if-youre-among-the-winners-1.500500605 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/k56l197e/Screenshot-2026-04-08-at-9.32.18-PM.png UAE Lottery show host Diala Makki during Lucky Day Draw No. 260408 on Wednesday Gulf News en 2026-04-08T21:56:47.725+04:00 Dh30m UAE Lottery: Draw results out – check if you’re among the winners UAE, The UAE Lottery https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/difference-between-reacting-and-being-ready-1.500500631 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-09/t7m15z4z/Dubaiskyline2026 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/pr1dtzp2/Hussam_Baghdadi_jpg.jpeg Hussam Baghdadi Gulf News en 2026-04-08T21:32:50.734+04:00 Difference between reacting and being ready: How the UAE economy turned uncertainty into resilience Analysis https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/ceasefire-plan-published-by-iran-not-the-one-agreed-by-us-white-house-1.500500515 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/gon6avpw/190806_white_house_16c66fa3543_original_ratio.jpg The White House. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T21:18:48.797+04:00 Ceasefire plan published by Iran not the one agreed by US: White House Americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-mall-shoppers-surprised-as-sheikh-mohammed-makes-unannounced-visit-1.500500555 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/3v0dv8nk/669394480178806455465388638415977301874351311n.jpg Sheikh Mohammed at Dubai Mall. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T20:16:13.968+04:00 Dubai Mall shoppers surprised as Sheikh Mohammed makes unannounced visit UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/from-stone-age-to-golden-age-trumps-iran-pivot-1.500500533 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/nye6cre3/US-President-Donald-Trump President Donald Trump speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T19:51:51.930+04:00 From 'Stone Age' to 'Golden Age': Trump’s Iran pivot Mena, Americas, Iran, America, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/eala-loses-at-linz-after-letting-big-leads-slip-1.500500529 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/huvolk8n/Alex_Eala_Alexandra_Eala_18018090d01_original_ratio.jpg Alex Eala Gulf News en 2026-04-08T19:41:11.942+04:00 Eala loses at Linz after letting big leads slip Tennis https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/etihad-launches-seasonal-flights-to-dhaka-to-boost-uae-bangladesh-links-1.500500511 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-09/24j2620p/Etihadairways-2026 Etihad Airways is currently operating limited flights from Abu Dhabi. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T19:25:49.246+04:00 Etihad launches seasonal flights to Dhaka to boost UAE-Bangladesh links Aviation, Travel, Etihad Airways, travel https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/uae-bahrain-sign-dh20-billion-currency-swap-agreement-1.500500472 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/z729d9sk/of702qw11ka1frepo.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-04-08T19:10:19.470+04:00 UAE, Bahrain sign Dh20 billion currency swap agreement Banking, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/ceasefire-lifts-uae-tourism-mood-travel-industry-cautiously-gears-up-for-recovery-1.500500450 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/rmbnpauq/STOCK_DUBAI_TOURISM_ECONOMY_DUBAI_MALL_BURJ__17e4806dce5_original_ratio.jpg Federal and local authorities have taken strong measures to ensure stability, says Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/3aly16o1/Dubaiskyline2026 The Dubai Executive Council has approved Dh1 billion in short-term economic incentives from April to September 2026, Gulf News en 2026-04-08T19:07:20.585+04:00 Ceasefire lifts UAE tourism mood — travel industry cautiously gears up for recovery Tourism, Aviation, travel, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/uk-pm-arrives-in-saudi-arabia-welcomes-iran-war-truce-1.500499856 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/09/12/Britain-s-Prime-Minister-Keir-Starmer_191e709b8ca_large.jpg Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer Gulf News en 2026-04-08T19:01:50.103+04:00 UK PM arrives in Saudi Arabia, welcomes Iran war truce Saudi https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-warns-ships-in-hormuz-seek-permission-or-face-destruction-1.500500448 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-27/q92jrqci/usa_1691413716693_189d01d1f13_original_ratio.jpg US Navy retail service specialist Artayja Stewart of Clarksville stands guard next to a machine gun aboard the USS Paul Hamilton in the Strait of Hormuz in a file picture. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-30/otd0ltnh/ANI_20260330231044.jpg Hormuz Gulf News en 2026-04-08T18:35:02.236+04:00 Iran warns ships in Hormuz: Seek permission or face destruction Mena, Americas, Israel, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/lebanon-held-hostage-the-cost-of-hezbollahs-dominance-1.500500279 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/azkcqx3u/newsml_afp_com_20260408T140851Z_doc_a74w7kf.jpeg First-responders inspect destroyed vehicles and rubble and debris in the aftermath of Israeli bombardment on the village of Shmistar in the centre of Lebanon's eastern Bekaa valley on April 8, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T18:19:42.546+04:00 Lebanon held hostage: The cost of Hezbollah’s dominance Op-Eds, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/pcb-clears-four-pakistan-players-for-t20-blast-including-usama-mir-1.500500422 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/uwjaez2j/Pakistan_s_Usama_Mir_drops_a_catch_of_Australia_s_David_Warner__18b52b6a199_large.jpg Pakistan's Usama Mir https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/1qvqbslw/Pakistan_s_Usama_Mir_drops_a_catch_of_Australia_s_David_Warner__18b52b6a199_large.jpg Pakistan's Usama Mir Gulf News en 2026-04-08T18:10:40.746+04:00 PCB clears four Pakistan players for T20 Blast including Usama Mir Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/lulu-exchange-partners-with-dubai-municipality-to-enable-seamless-payment-services-1.500500419 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/r7kgsltv/IMG-20260225-WA0067-copy.jpg.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-04-08T17:59:30.567+04:00 LuLu Exchange partners with Dubai Municipality to enable seamless payment services Company News https://gulfnews.com/sport/martin-brundle-says-russell-must-approach-mercedes-teammate-antonelli-as-if-hes-facing-a-peak-hamilton-1.500500407 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/zk6asrzg/newsml_afp_com_20250616T000000Z_PH_GTY_2220481321.jpeg Martin Brundle has had his say on the rivalry inside the Mercedes garage https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-29/8fbhu384/preview.jpg Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli of Italy reacts on the podium after winning the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-27/lyl3wl24/newsml_afp_com_20260327T061709Z_doc_a4vw6hd.jpeg Mercedes' British driver George Russell has seen teammate Kimi Antonelli win the past two GP's https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-29/e3dz8q88/newsml_afp_com_20260329T065352Z_doc_a63j92d.jpeg Kimi Antonelli has set for pace for Mercedes, winning in China and Japan Gulf News en 2026-04-08T17:56:02.855+04:00 Martin Brundle says Russell must approach Mercedes teammate Antonelli as if he’s facing a peak Hamilton Sport, Motorsport, Formula-One https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/uae-business-community-see-ceasefire-stabilising-trade-investment-1.500500363 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/02/28/abudhabicorniche2_resources1_16a4a16ca8a_large.jpg UAE’s underlying economic fundamentals are expected to support a gradual recovery. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T17:55:37.276+04:00 UAE business community see ceasefire stabilising trade, investment Markets, Retail, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/arab-parliament-condemns-continued-blatant-iranian-attacks-against-arab-gulf-states-despite-ceasefire-1.500500383 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/p1k94k1t/dxx02qvs1ka1chrpo.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-04-08T17:44:54.675+04:00 Arab Parliament condemns continued blatant Iranian attacks against Arab Gulf states despite ceasefire UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/primarks-second-uae-store-to-open-in-dubai-mirdif-city-centre-1.500500389 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-01/csaophpi/IMG1467.jpeg The Primark store at Dubai Mall which opened on March 26. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T17:40:11.137+04:00 UAE gets second Primark store just weeks after Dubai Mall debut Retail, UAE Shopping Malls, Retail https://gulfnews.com/technology/media/chrome-finally-gets-vertical-tabs-and-it-could-change-how-you-browse-forever-1.500500385 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/tj0f7uit/DYfswfSv.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-03/zhp0n85f/_1x_1.jpg Google Chrome Gulf News en 2026-04-08T17:39:55.830+04:00 Chrome finally gets vertical tabs — and it could change how you browse forever Media https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/non-compete-clauses-in-uae-labour-law-everything-you-need-to-know-1.500500361 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/f4lljxzx/Untitled-design-60.jpg Under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, non-compete clauses are enforceable but only within clearly defined boundaries. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/jdfeb67z/ASK-GULF-NEWS Gulf News en 2026-04-08T17:26:51.133+04:00 Non-compete clauses in UAE Labour Law: Everything you need to know Ask Gulf News, UAE jobs, UAE Labour Law https://gulfnews.com/sport/2026-masters-round-12-tee-times-and-groups-confirmed-1.500500359 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/rake1stm/Rory_McIlroy_plays_his_shot_from_the_15th_tee_during_the_first_round_of_the_BMW_Championship__17b869.jpg Tee times and groups confirmed for 2026 Masters https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/02/14/Scottie-Scheffler-celebrates-after-winning-the-the-WM-Phoenix-Open_17ef7514350_large.jpg Scottie Scheffler will look to get back to the form he had at the start of the year https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/mbusvu9j/newsml_afp_com_20260407T000000Z_PH_GTY_2270264236.jpeg Patrick Reed is the current Dubai Desert Classic champion https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/06/23/Bryson-DeChambeau-is-heading-to-the-Olympics_17a37efba87_large.jpg Bryson DeChambeau will be hoping he can go one better than last year https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/06/30/SPO_230630-JUSTIN-ROSE-1688115764814_1890b8a5e62_large.jpg Justin Rose is still in search of his first Masters title Gulf News en 2026-04-08T17:18:15.224+04:00 2026 Masters: Round 1–2 tee times and groups confirmed Sport, Masters Tournament, Rory McIlroy https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/weather-alert-uae-to-see-scattered-rain-from-tomorrow-to-monday-1.500500336 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-30/tocwd3ig/UAERaincarinsurance Centre added that the weather pattern reflects a shift towards more unstable conditions. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T17:08:31.619+04:00 Weather alert: UAE to see scattered rain from tomorrow to Monday Weather https://gulfnews.com/the-kurator/life/the-art-of-staying-put-dubais-ultimate-staycation-daycation-and-wellness-escapes-1.500500294 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/qhwr3mw3/FS-Jumeirah.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-08T16:38:20.201+04:00 The art of staying put: Dubai’s ultimate staycation, daycation and wellness escapes Life https://gulfnews.com/business/property/sharjah-welcomes-a-new-residential-community-built-around-everyday-wellbeing-1.500500297 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/s587l52h/photo.jpg Amro Saleh, CEO and Founder of Sanzen Developments and Hesham Mustafa, Project Manager at PTC Contracting d Gulf News en 2026-04-08T16:36:41.343+04:00 Sharjah welcomes a new residential Community Built Around Everyday Wellbeing Property, Sharjah property https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/iran-confirms-participation-in-islamabad-peace-talks-with-the-united-states-1.500500265 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/olojnr5a/Pak-Iran Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. File photo Gulf News en 2026-04-08T16:11:49.520+04:00 Iran confirms participation in Islamabad peace talks with the United States Pakistan, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-disappointed-as-security-council-fails-to-act-on-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-1.500500270 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/36fwehlq/ANI_20260406052551.jpg Representative image of the Strait of Hormuz Gulf News en 2026-04-08T16:11:27.967+04:00 UAE disappointed as Security Council fails to act on Strait of Hormuz crisis UAE, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/tehran-s-call-how-mojtaba-khamenei-sealed-the-iran-deal-1.500500255 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/63iqbvft/ANI_20260402003517.jpg The final call rested with Mojtaba Khamenei, who, according to Axios, became actively involved in the negotiations in their closing stages Gulf News en 2026-04-08T16:09:18.629+04:00 Tehran’s call: How Mojtaba Khamenei sealed the Iran deal Mena, Americas, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/how-pakistans-quiet-diplomacy-drives-us-iran-ceasefire-breakthrough-1.500500186 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-27/wjt62dju/preview.jpg FILE - President Donald Trump, left, listens as Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks during a summit to support ending the more than two-year Israel-Hamas war in Gaza after a breakthrough ceasefire deal, on Oct. 13, 2025, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File) Gulf News en 2026-04-08T15:56:29.795+04:00 How Pakistan’s quiet diplomacy drives US-Iran ceasefire breakthrough Pakistan, Gulf, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/actor-v-is-back-bts-star-returns-to-school-in-new-teaser-1.500500213 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/96n01il8/newsml_afp_com_20251114T000000Z_PH_GTY_2246819940.jpeg BTS' Taehyung returns to acting in Compose Coffee’s short film That Night, Our Decaf. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T15:56:05.193+04:00 Actor V is back: BTS star returns to school in new teaser Entertainment, Music, Kpop, Music, BTS, Kdrama https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/dubai-champion-medvedev-suffers-shock-6-0-6-0-defeat-on-monte-carlo-clay-1.500500249 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/cgaamcf1/newsml_afp_com_20260408T094735Z_doc_a73h3c6.jpeg Russia's Daniil Medvedev sits between games as he plays against Italy's Matteo Berrettini during the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/3wsfjdjh/newsml_afp_com_20260408T103116Z_doc_a73n38m.jpeg Russia's Daniil Medvedev leaves the Court Rainier III after playing against Italy's Matteo Berrettini during the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament round of 32 tennis match at the Monte-Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, south-eastern France on April 8, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/kylr8xgj/newsml_afp_com_20260408T102035Z_doc_a73n37y.jpeg Russia's Daniil Medvedev smashes his racket on the clay as he plays against Italy's Matteo Berrettini during the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament round of 32 tennis match on Court Rainier III at the Monte-Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, south-eastern France on April 8, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/gw46z9lk/newsml_afp_com_20260408T095507Z_doc_a73j2rj.jpeg Russia's Daniil Medvedev smashes his racket on the clay as he plays against Italy's Matteo Berrettini during the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament round of 32 tennis match on Court Rainier III at the Monte-Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, south-eastern France on April 8, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/plbz5xtz/newsml_afp_com_20260408T103401Z_doc_a73n37z.jpeg This photograph shows Russia's Daniil Medvedev's smashed racket on the clay as he plays against Italy's Matteo Berrettini during the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament round of 32 tennis match on Court Rainier III at the Monte-Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, south-eastern France on April 8, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T15:55:46.893+04:00 Dubai champion Medvedev suffers shock 6-0, 6-0 defeat on Monte Carlo clay Tennis https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-a-source-of-stability-under-wise-leadership-says-sharjah-ruler-1.500499938 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/7sj32gcd/6sz02oo61ka1s4fpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-08T15:49:08.320+04:00 UAE a source of stability under wise leadership, says Sharjah Ruler Government, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/why-some-stats-show-cristiano-ronaldo-on-961-goals-instead-of-967-1.500500008 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/gmy4efmr/Ronaldos-goal-tally-confusion Ronaldo's total goal tally confusion https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/vru85xit/Ronaldos_goal_tally_confusion. Ronaldo's total goal tally confusion https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/fi57xru7/transfermarkt-Ronaldo-goal-tally Ronaldo's international goal tally in transfermarkt https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/x4jpdt85/Ronaldos-total-club-goals Ronaldo's total club goals on Transfermarkt Gulf News en 2026-04-08T15:47:39.072+04:00 Why some stats show Cristiano Ronaldo on 961 goals instead of 967 Football, football https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/richmond-district-is-highly-aligned-with-what-modern-residents-and-investors-seek-1.500500197 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/zy1lhzhy/PHOTO-2026-04-08-14-43-52.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/5fderii7/PHOTO-2026-04-08-14-43-51.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-08T15:25:20.377+04:00 Richmond District is highly aligned with what modern residents and investors seek GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/abu-dhabi-handles-80-million-cubic-metres-of-rainwater-equal-to-32000-olympic-sized-pools-1.500500203 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-31/xlqlkfe1/RAIN-SHJ-1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-08T15:21:48.879+04:00 Abu Dhabi handles 80 million cubic metres of rainwater, equal to 32,000 Olympic-sized pools Government https://gulfnews.com/business/property/alphabeta-properties-design-led-philosophy-elevates-urban-spaces-1.500494282 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/z8acwdg2/acumen-image.png Gulf News en 2026-04-08T15:17:51.891+04:00 Alphabeta Properties’ design-led philosophy elevates urban spaces Property, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/aubrey-plaza-expecting-first-baby-with-christopher-abbott-a-beautiful-surprise-1.500500149 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/bc0q9558/HFWAO4ybEAASdH7.jpg Aubrey Plaza & Christopher Abbot Gulf News en 2026-04-08T15:14:41.692+04:00 Aubrey Plaza expecting first baby with Christopher Abbott: 'A beautiful surprise' Entertainment, HollyWood, hollywood https://gulfnews.com/business/global-investors-turn-to-rare-diamonds-as-middle-east-tensions-fuel-market-uncertainty-1.500500177 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/o6o931su/Cropped-image.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-08T15:07:15.933+04:00 Global investors turn to rare diamonds as Middle East tensions fuel market uncertainty Business, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-air-defences-intercept-17-ballistic-missiles-and-35-uavs-1.500500178 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/iffru2zj/UAEflag Gulf News en 2026-04-08T15:03:23.952+04:00 UAE air defences intercept 17 ballistic missiles and 35 drones Government, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/all-eyes-on-hormuz-strait-marine-traffic-starting-to-move-as-two-week-ceasefire-kicks-in-1.500500150 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/zvj3mrhs/Marine-Vessel-Traffic-1.jpg This before-and-after view captures a pivotal moment following intense diplomatic pressure. Iran agreed to guarantee safe passage for maritime traffic in exchange for the two-week pause in hostilities. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/xjs09db7/202604043734322.jpg The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, handling a significant share of global oil and gas shipments. On Wednesday (April 8, 2026), the density of traffic has visibly grown in key channels, suggesting ship operators are seizing the opportunity to move after days of hesitation. (File photo) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/xjs09db7/202604043734322.jpg The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, handling a significant share of global oil and gas shipments. On Wednesday (April 8, 2026), the density of traffic has visibly grown in key channels, suggesting ship operators are seizing the opportunity to move after days of hesitation. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T15:01:39.359+04:00 All eyes on Hormuz Strait: Marine traffic starting to move as two-week ceasefire kicks in Energy, World https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/rahber-global-opens-afghanistans-first-international-standard-visa-facilitation-centre-in-kabul-1.500500164 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/jk16g05b/Rashid-Khalaf-Al-Habtoor-Chairman-of-Rahber-Global.jpg Rashid Khalaf Al Habtoor, Chairman of Rahber Global Gulf News en 2026-04-08T15:00:43.148+04:00 Rahber Global opens Afghanistan's first international-standard visa facilitation centre in Kabul Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/world/nutella-on-artemis-ii-why-a-hazelnut-spread-is-going-to-the-moon-1.500499524 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/o2ob9ilj/newsml_afp_com_20260406T214458Z_doc_a6w798j.jpeg This screengrab from a NASA livestream shows a jar of Nutella floating aboard the Orion spacecraft as Artemis II crew members Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Jeremy Hansen and Christina Koch work on April 6, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T15:00:13.569+04:00 Nutella on Artemis II: Why a hazelnut spread is going to the Moon World, social media, viral https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/zenith-multi-trading-bets-on-next-gen-aerospace-technology-1.500500165 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/l9e0wi6s/Untitled-design.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-08T14:57:06.509+04:00 Zenith Multi Trading bets on next-gen aerospace technology Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/former-enhypen-member-heeseung-rebrands-as-evan-for-solo-debut-my-most-honest-and-natural-self-1.500500093 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/kc3jnv31/HFX18ONakAAWLjP.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-08T14:48:01.469+04:00 Former ENHYPEN member Heeseung rebrands as Evan for solo debut: 'My most honest and natural self' Entertainment, Music, Kpop, Music https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/a-tactical-win-for-trump-but-a-strategic-mess-remains-1.500500134 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/jr558emn/newsml_afp_com_20260406T180509Z_doc_a6w29t6.jpeg US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks about the conflict in Iran in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on April 6, 2026, in Washington, DC. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T14:47:13.076+04:00 Trump’s Iran playbook: Apocalyptic threats deliver short-term results — but a strategic mess remains Americas, Mena, Donald Trump, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/national-human-rights-institution-reviews-impact-of-iranian-attacks-during-field-visits-1.500500157 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/veiac9dr/Screenshot-2026-04-08-at-1.57.00-PM.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/y5w0jfeu/Screenshot_2026_04_08_at_1_57_23_PM.png Gulf News en 2026-04-08T14:45:00.420+04:00 National Human Rights Institution reviews impact of Iranian attacks during field visits Government, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-condemns-attack-on-kuwait-consulate-in-iraqs-basra-1.500500131 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-17/vwxugo50/Stock-Kuwait-city-skyline UAE called on the government of the Republic of Iraq to uphold its necessary and legal obligations to protect the premises of the consulate and its personnel. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T14:32:36.695+04:00 UAE condemns attack on Kuwait consulate in Iraq’s Basra Government, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-rta-public-bus-fleet-sets-global-record-with-2-million-kilometres-per-vehicle-1.500500121 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/1jhbnwtq/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-08-at-14.09.11.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/86qx0s4c/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-08-at-14.09.11-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/e809rvg8/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-08-at-14.09.11-2.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/0r9z5b5x/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-08-at-14.09.12.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-04-08T14:29:04.962+04:00 Dubai RTA public bus fleet sets global record with 2 million kilometres per vehicle Transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/abu-dhabi-officials-visit-hospital-treating-victims-of-iranian-attacks-1.500500126 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/08/06/NAT-Shakhbout-Medical-City-FILE-1596726598055_173c45259a8_large.jpg Officials assess hospital care, emergency coordination and recovery efforts. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T14:24:45.633+04:00 Abu Dhabi officials visit hospital treating victims of Iranian attacks Health, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-mosques-to-get-ev-charging-stations-in-smart-infrastructure-move-1.500500116 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/09/23/Stock-EV-Charging_1921d9c9490_large.jpg New project blends clean energy, smart tech and community services. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T14:17:25.380+04:00 Dubai mosques to get EV charging stations in smart infrastructure move Transport, Energy https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-uae-families-can-save-money-in-uncertain-times-budgeting-saving-and-debt-tips-explained-1.500500056 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/9sbpfg1k/STOCK_salary_wallet_money_1780d88f55d_original_ratio.jpg Be disciplined to break down your spending into as many different categories as you need. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-27/t08crlvx/credit_card_185f326937d_original_ratio.jpg Monitoring your bills, utilities, rent, and groceries first gives you a clear sense of what’s essential versus what’s 'fun money.' https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/c7r3aul2/Image___Armin_Moradi___Founder___CEO_at_Qashio_jpg.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/psk71mbn/kartik.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-30/iyftuhs5/1736417284639.jpg Sonal Chiber, Dubai-based corporate communications consultant Gulf News en 2026-04-08T13:50:22.243+04:00 How UAE families can save money in uncertain times: Budgeting, saving and debt tips explained UAE, Lifestyle, United in Strength, Your Money https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/now-you-can-buy-gold-in-dubai-and-get-it-delivered-home-1.500500078 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/y93j4pyh/DGD-Delivery-Service-1-1.png Gulf News en 2026-04-08T13:49:07.649+04:00 Now you can buy gold in Dubai and get it delivered home Markets, UAE Gold, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/uae-responds-to-iranian-missiles-and-drones-residents-receive-emergency-alerts-7-1.500500083 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/zhuvi9fr/UAEflag Gulf News en 2026-04-08T13:44:35.982+04:00 UAE responds to Iranian missiles and drones; residents receive emergency alerts emergencies https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/uae-central-bank-issues-new-9-to-6-rule-to-stop-unwanted-telemarketing-calls-1.500500067 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/xtxsb2jg/IMG4488.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-04-08T13:42:14.150+04:00 UAE Central Bank issues new 9-to-6 rule to stop unwanted telemarketing calls Banking https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/how-small-businesses-are-boosting-the-uaes-kindness-economy-1.500500033 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/bcj26ghk/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-07-at-22.43.04-2.jpeg Small enterprises give back in their own ways, inspiring others to do the same https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/0qwoqbal/Unknown.jpg Distribution of free bags of rice to those in need in Al Rigga, Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/adswu1yo/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-07-at-22.43.04.jpeg Free grocery assistance for affected expatriates in Maria Paz Pastry’s Satwa, Deira, and Bu Daniq branches https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/glux55ws/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-07-at-11.51.34.jpeg Giving away free grocery packs to those facing challenges in Al Rigga, Dubai Gulf News en 2026-04-08T13:31:11.279+04:00 How small businesses are boosting the UAE’s kindness economy people, United in Strength, Business, UAE, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/no-airline-failures-yet-as-travel-demand-cushions-jet-fuel-crisis-iata-1.500500040 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-16/bc0uwmpa/gulfnewsimport20190806190806-travel16c66f66603large.avif Demand for flying continues to hold up globally despite the challenges. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T13:19:24.998+04:00 No airline failures yet as travel demand cushions jet fuel crisis: IATA Aviation https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-expands-fast-track-degree-recognition-to-38-universities-1.500500025 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/11/04/Stock-pic-of-university-students-_192f7f73a04_large.jpg New system lets graduates get degrees recognised instantly after graduation. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T12:57:03.425+04:00 UAE expands fast-track degree recognition to 38 universities Education https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/ambassador-theon-ali-introduces-the-antigua-racing-cup-as-antigua-and-barbuda-celebrates-its-sailing-heritage-1.500500024 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/s9xect3q/IMG8227.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-08T12:51:16.874+04:00 Ambassador Theon Ali introduces the Antigua Racing Cup as Antigua and Barbuda celebrates its sailing heritage Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iraq-reopens-airspaceafter-weeks-of-disruption-linked-to-regional-tensions-1.500500007 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/05/04/STOCK-plane_18f429e9a0f_large.jpg The move comes as airlines across the region cautiously adjust operations. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T12:40:38.217+04:00 Iraq reopens airspace after weeks of disruption linked to regional tensions Mena, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/why-oil-prices-are-expected-to-stay-high-even-after-temporary-iran-us-ceasefire-1.500499994 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-01/v5np7wj5/Oil-tanker.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-08T12:39:34.445+04:00 Why oil prices are expected to stay high even after temporary Iran-US ceasefire Markets, Energy, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-launches-fifth-edition-of-national-grant-programme-for-culture-and-creativity-1.500499959 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/zsca9oji/gulfnews2025-06-05z8bgjd71IMG8796.avif UAE launches programme to support creativity Gulf News en 2026-04-08T12:39:03.590+04:00 UAE launches fifth edition of National Grant Programme for Culture and Creativity Government https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/inside-irans-new-10-point-plan-can-it-end-the-war-1.500499998 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/ww7r5rup/newsml_afp_com_20260407T000000Z_PH_GTY_2270296382.jpeg An Anti-war demonstrator holds up a sign with a symbol of peace as they gather near the White House to protest the war in Iran on April 7, 2026 in Washington, DC. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T12:37:13.964+04:00 Inside Iran’s new 10-point plan: Can it end the war? Mena, Israel, Iran, America, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/ajman-bank-donates-dh16-million-to-charities-and-community-projects-1.500499992 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/xjykhsma/Ajman-Bank-allocates-AED-1-million-in-Ramadan-charitable-contributions-to-support-community-initiatives-across-the-UAE.jpeg Funds to support charities, education and humanitarian causes across UAE. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T12:35:46.023+04:00 Ajman Bank donates Dh1.6 million to charities and community projects people https://gulfnews.com/sport/dubai-basketball-stun-opponents-with-inspiring-fourth-quarter-comeback-1.500499940 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/3buxckdh/Main-DB.jpeg Dubai Basketball shocked Žalgiris Kaunas to keep their play-off dreams alive https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/e0d77hho/DB2.jpeg Dubai trialed by a stern 14 points heading into the final quarter of the match https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/n4yod7c6/DB3.jpeg Aleksa Avramović was at the heart of the comeback for Dubai Gulf News en 2026-04-08T11:56:49.481+04:00 Dubai Basketball stun opponents with inspiring fourth quarter comeback Sport, UAE-Sport https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/is-uae-gratuity-calculated-on-basic-salary-or-gross-salary-1.500263867 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-10/fc8r8jcp/Gratuity Many workers are unsure whether their end of service benefits include just their basic salary or the full gross wage with allowances. A UAE-based lawyer explains how the law defines gratuity and what the two-year wage cap means for your payout. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-12-20/l7e36w4m/Rajiv_Suri__senior_associate_at_Alsuwaidi_and_company_advocates_and_legal_consultants_188bfa724f0_au.jpg Rajiv Suri, senior associate at Alsuwaidi and company advocates and legal consultants Gulf News en 2026-04-08T11:51:31.640+04:00 Is UAE gratuity calculated on basic salary or gross salary? Living-Ask-Us, UAE Labour Law, UAE gratuity https://gulfnews.com/uae/three-injured-in-abu-dhabi-as-debris-from-interception-hits-habshan-gas-facility-1.500499955 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/wvfjh1p7/UAEflag Gulf News en 2026-04-08T11:51:15.317+04:00 Three injured in Abu Dhabi as debris from interception hits Habshan gas facility UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-court-orders-luxury-car-firm-to-pay-dhs40000-to-client-1.500499801 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-10/io8us269/court.jpg The judgment was issued in the absence of the defendant company. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T11:35:22.065+04:00 Dubai court orders luxury car firm to pay Dhs40,000 to client Crime, crime, Dubai Police, cybercrime https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/eating-disorders-often-go-unnoticed-uae-doctors-reveal-why-and-how-to-spot-them-1.500498564 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/1o9fqcx9/shutterstock1814498414.jpg One of the most common misconceptions about eating disorders, is that it’s all about a desire to look thin https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/r0t881cg/depressed-person.jpg The idea that someone can ‘just stop’ if they try hard enough overlooks the fact that eating disorders are complex mental health conditions—not a matter of willpower, https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/462kanxn/vicky3.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/5yazrfok/May-Chalhoub.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-25/1id0uajm/shutterstock564014422.jpg Excessive praise and compliments about their body, will just reinforce their behaviour as there isn’t much awareness about muscle dysmorphia. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T11:34:46.643+04:00 Eating disorders often go unnoticed: UAE doctors reveal why and how to spot them Lifestyle, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/eala-thanks-fans-following-first-round-win-in-austria-1.500499927 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/0wx1gchu/newsml_afp_com_20260407T181646Z_doc_a6ze6n8.jpeg Philippines' Alexandra Eala reacts as she plays against Austria's Julia Grabher during their women's singles match of the WTA Upper Austria Ladies Linz tennis tournament in Linz, Austria on April 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/dngx1f9v/newsml_afp_com_20260407T181725Z_doc_a6ze6nj.jpeg Fans of Philippines' Alexandra Eala cheer as she plays against Austria's Julia Grabher during the women's singles match of the WTA Upper Austria Ladies Linz tennis tournament in Linz, Austria on April 7, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T11:27:34.721+04:00 Eala thanks fans following first round win in Austria Sport, Philippines, Tennis, Alex Eala https://gulfnews.com/uae/early-menopause-how-women-under-45-can-protect-their-heart-through-stress-control-explain-uae-doctors-1.500499887 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/03/08/Person-with-heart_18e1e03f9cb_large.jpg As women experience a fluctuation of hormonal changes throughout their lives, they face different challenges in terms of their heart health. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/3oyly62z/peerzadi.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-08T11:25:04.537+04:00 Early menopause: How women under 45 can protect their heart through stress control, explain UAE doctors UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/auto/al-tayer-motors-brings-iconic-shelby-vehicles-to-the-uae-1.500497705 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/r9itpm5c/Article-Image.jpg Ashok Khanna (right), Chief Executive Officer at Al Tayer Motors, and Yousef Alsulaiman, CEO of Al Najdiyah General Trading (Shelby Middle East) at the announcement of the exclusive distributorship agreement Gulf News en 2026-04-08T11:14:18.272+04:00 Al Tayer Motors brings iconic Shelby vehicles to the UAE Auto, Native https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-policearrest-375-for-filming-sites-and-spreading-false-information-1.500499893 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/95h12ll4/HFXPOKqa8AQPizA.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-08T11:01:07.388+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police arrest 375 for filming sites and spreading false information UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/premier-league-receive-five-champions-league-spots-for-second-consecutive-season-1.500499884 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/9b3mk485/Uefa_Champions_League_2020_21_trophy__178cb6084ec_original_ratio.jpg Five English clubs can now qualify for next season's Champions League https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/8ms1xq3l/preview.jpg Arsenal's win over Sporting allow five English clubs to compete in the UCL next season https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/6868mw20/newsml_afp_com_20260404T123834Z_doc_a6qy2tm.jpeg Liverpool are currently in position to be the fifth team to qualify for the UCL next season, however they have been massively inconsistent throughout the current campaign Gulf News en 2026-04-08T10:58:00.687+04:00 Premier League receive five Champions League spots for second consecutive season Sport, Football, premier league, Champions League https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/anwar-gargash-uae-prevailed-in-war-it-sought-to-avoid-1.500499867 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-28/5ib6n3hw/gulfnewsimport20190909190909-Anwar-Gargash16d16cd3086large.avif Dr. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President Gulf News en 2026-04-08T10:41:16.106+04:00 Anwar Gargash: UAE prevailed in war it sought to avoid Government https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/philippine-inflation-accelerates-to-41-in-march-amid-rising-fuel-food-costs-1.500499853 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-01-07/ohmx8x21/_1x_1.jpg Mounting risks to the inflation outlook require sustained vigilance, according to the Philippine central bank Gulf News en 2026-04-08T10:27:42.411+04:00 Philippine inflation accelerates to 4.1% in March amid rising fuel, food costs Markets, Philippines, Philippine economy https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/gulf-news-edufair-dubai-puts-focus-on-study-choices-careers-1.500499099 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/jtokkmlh/NAT-250519-Edufair-Day-1-Crowd-VSAKLANI-15.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/d12e5nyz/1200x900PR-szie01.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/wqiaqt9f/Dr-Rami-headshot.jpeg Dr Rami El Khatib, Vice President – Student Affairs at Canadian University Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/a2rjzzlg/Photo__1___1_.jpeg Sajesh Nambiar, Head of Student Recruitment & Admissions at University of West London Ras Al Khaimah Campus https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/1acsxqr0/Clint_Spokersperson_image_downloaded.jpg Clint Khan, Director, Y-Axis Gulf News en 2026-04-08T10:16:02.038+04:00 Gulf News Edufair Dubai puts focus on study choices, careers Education, Edufair https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-says-us-will-help-with-traffic-buildup-in-hormuz-strait-1.500499730 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/skuutm4m/gulfnews2026-04-08mu4m1c2jHFV2Cl6XEAAkfVd.avif Gulf News en 2026-04-08T10:10:31.635+04:00 Trump says US will help with 'traffic buildup' in Hormuz Strait Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/what-new-airport-monitoring-rules-in-the-philippines-mean-for-travellers-1.500499809 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/4rm2ylia/airport-t3.jpg Philippine transportation chief orders tightened watch on luggage screeners after missing money reports Gulf News en 2026-04-08T10:09:51.386+04:00 What new airport monitoring rules in the Philippines mean for travellers Philippines, Philippines, travel https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/17-year-old-uae-student-launches-kick-connect-to-open-global-opportunities-for-football-talent-1.500499817 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/somkglok/Nirmay-Teckchandani-Image-01.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-08T10:01:17.850+04:00 17-year-old UAE student launches Kick Connect to open global opportunities for football talent Company News https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-to-register-as-an-overseas-voter-for-the-upcoming-philippine-polls-1.500499794 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/05/06/NAT-220410-PHILIPPINE-VOTING-11-1651816915299_18097f5e17b_large.jpg Overseas Filipinos wait to cast their vote at the Philippine consulate in Dubai Gulf News en 2026-04-08T09:47:54.887+04:00 How to register as an overseas voter for the upcoming Philippine polls UAE, UAE, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/world/artemis-ii-crew-says-amaze-amaze-amaze-in-nod-to-project-hail-mary-1.500499497 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/oyzxxp22/newsml_afp_com_20260407T143932Z_doc_a6yt6zq.jpeg The Artemis II crew, Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen had watched Project Hail Mary together while in pre-launch quarantine. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T09:27:00.096+04:00 Artemis II crew says ‘Amaze! Amaze! Amaze!’ in nod to Project Hail Mary World, Entertainment, HollyWood, hollywood, movies, viral https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/xo-kitty-season-3-beats-one-piece-on-netflix-top-spot-minho-romance-drives-129m-views-in-4-days-1.500499777 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/cjcxlqg9/mooncovey.jpg Anna Cathcart and Sangheon Lee in promotional stills for Netflix. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T09:24:23.634+04:00 XO, Kitty Season 3 beats One Piece on Netflix top spot, Minho romance drives 12.9M views in 4 days Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-war-what-we-know-so-far-about-the-ceasefire-deal-1.500499750 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/rhtwzlia/gulfnews2026-03-18ifyb77k3ANI20260318050130.avif Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Gulf News en 2026-04-08T09:15:58.443+04:00 US-Iran war: What we know so far about the ceasefire deal Mena, Pakistan, Americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/dubai-gold-jumps-dh11-in-a-day-after-ceasefire-talks-lift-global-prices-1.500499762 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/0wozi0rx/DubaiGold Dubai Gold https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-23/mrzjq1vx/Rania-Gule-Senior-Market-Analyst-at-XS.com-MENA Gulf News en 2026-04-08T09:04:31.394+04:00 Dubai gold jumps Dh11 in a day after ceasefire talks lift global prices Retail, YourMoney-Saving-Investment, UAE Gold, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/euphoria-showrunner-hints-season-3-could-be-the-last-has-no-plans-for-season-4-i-want-to-finish-1.500499758 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/mdfv0nva/newsml_afp_com_20260407T000000Z_PH_GTY_2270308107.jpeg Zendaya attends the Los Angeles Premiere of HBO's "Euphoria" Season 3 at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 07, 2026 in Hollywood, California. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T09:03:59.726+04:00 Euphoria showrunner hints Season 3 could be the last, has 'no plans' for Season 4: 'I want to finish...' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/prepared-for-national-awards-dhurandhar-2-director-aditya-dhar-celebrates-rs-164-billion-success-1.500499744 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-19/mx8hy4yf/dhurandhar2.avif Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar 2 Gulf News en 2026-04-08T08:44:56.634+04:00 'Prepared for National Awards': Dhurandhar 2 director Aditya Dhar celebrates Rs 16.4 billion success Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-ceasefire-world-reacts-to-two-week-middle-east-truce-1.500499729 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/pwkrbd8q/newsmlafpcom20260408T015248Zdoca72e4g3.avif Iranians react after a ceasefire announcement at the Enqelab square, in Tehran, on April 8 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T08:39:13.759+04:00 US-Iran ceasefire: World reacts to two-week Middle East truce Mena, Americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/how-ronaldos-gesture-left-an-al-najma-player-in-awe-1.500498682 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/mo0k0a7j/Felippe-Cardoso-Ronaldo.jpg Ronaldo gave Cardoso a gift following the match between Al-Nassr and Al-Najma https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/e3gu1dyh/newsml_afp_com_20260403T211145Z_doc_a6q92cr.jpeg Ronaldo was back to his best following a spell on the sidelines due to injury Gulf News en 2026-04-08T08:18:14.643+04:00 How Ronaldo’s gesture left an Al-Najma player in awe Sport, Football, football, Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/anuv-jain-postpones-dubai-concert-scheduled-for-april-12-new-date-awaited-1.500499712 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-28/acaxblve/anuvjain.avif A new date hasn’t been announced yet, but he assured fans that more details are on the way. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T08:02:25.092+04:00 Anuv Jain postpones Dubai concert scheduled for April 12, new date awaited Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/from-investment-banker-to-farmer-why-dubai-founder-says-uae-needs-vertical-farming-now-1.500499251 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/xj0iab4v/STAFFNAT_260403_Vertical_Farm_VSAKLANI_271775391101374.jpg Roman Ulyanov, founder of vertical farm Greeneration. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/657xwdym/STAFFNAT_260403_Vertical_Farm_VSAKLANI_171775391071508.jpg An employee tends to rows of microgreens inside a high-tech vertical farm in Dubai, where crops are grown in controlled, soil-free environments. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/yv86mugb/STAFFNAT_260403_Vertical_Farm_VSAKLANI_21775390770458.jpg A staff member packs edible flowers, ready for shipping. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/1u9glsrh/STAFFNAT_260403_Vertical_Farm_VSAKLANI_151775391077967.jpg Fresh edible flowers and specialty leaves are prepared for delivery at a Dubai-based vertical farm serving restaurants and hotels across the UAE. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/bn8tkq2r/CarnivalbyTresind-3.jpg A dish made using produce grown at Greeneration. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T08:00:00.000+04:00 From investment banker to farmer: Why Dubai founder says UAE needs vertical farming now Markets, Food https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/borouge-shareholders-approve-132-billion-fy-2025-dividend-1.500499401 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/rk3t79pz/kuq02prz1ka1mntpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-08T07:59:42.924+04:00 Borouge shareholders approve $1.32 billion FY 2025 dividend Markets https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/deepika-padukone-shuts-down-rumours-on-her-dhurandhar-2-silence-watched-it-before-you-did-1.500499704 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/10/25/Deepika-Padukone-and-Ranveer-Singh_18b660a06cc_large.jpg Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh Gulf News en 2026-04-08T07:55:57.285+04:00 Deepika Padukone shuts down rumours on her Dhurandhar 2 ‘silence’: 'Watched it before you did' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/north-korea-fires-missiles-toward-sea-after-ridiculing-souths-hopes-for-better-ties-1.500499610 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/jcjwqp67/preview.jpg In this photo provided by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un delivers a speech during a session of the Supreme People’s Assembly at parliament in Pyongyang, North Korea Monday, March 23, 2026. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP) Gulf News en 2026-04-08T07:54:05.777+04:00 North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South's hopes for better ties north korea launch south korea https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/israel-backs-us-iran-temporary-two-week-ceasefire-1.500499675 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/t2yxhorj/Smoke-rises-from-the-area-of-Houla Smoke rises from the area of Houla caused by Israeli military activities as seen from the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T07:53:21.369+04:00 Israel backs US-Iran temporary two-week ceasefire, but not in Lebanon Mena, Americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/free-electricity-in-the-philippines-customer-shows-zero-current-bill-amount-1.500499668 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/4v83xyc2/STOCK_Meralco__1900738b08f_large.jpg Manila Electric Co (Meralco) linemen repair power meters atop electricity post at the port area of Metro Manila, Philippines. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/ba6wpboc/Zero-Electric-bills-in-the-Philippines-kick-up-storm.jpg A zero electric bill shown by a consumer in Camarines Norte, a province east of Manila. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T07:04:06.260+04:00 Free electricity in the Philippines? Customer shows zero 'current bill amount' — it’s not for everyone Philippines https://gulfnews.com/uae/usisrael-war-with-iran-day-40-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-on-april-8-1.500499663 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/r2o2yg1l/gulfnews2026-03-19ho0s1ysjDubaiofficestaff.avif Gulf News en 2026-04-08T06:52:34.115+04:00 US‑Israel war with Iran, day 40: What UAE residents need to know on April 8 UAE, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/pakistan-pm-says-us-iran-ceasefire-covers-everywhere-including-lebanon-1.500499605 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/0k27a7rw/Pakistan_Prime_Minister_Shehbaz_Sharif_18018c40bb9_original_ratio.jpg Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Gulf News en 2026-04-08T06:18:32.694+04:00 Pakistan PM says US-Iran ceasefire covers 'everywhere', including Lebanon Mena, World https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/unsettled-weather-in-uae-dust-strong-winds-and-rain-on-the-way-1.500499646 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2011/2/2/1_16a07ffeb87.755838_1058027159_16a07ffeb87_large.jpg Dust, strong winds and scattered showers to affect parts of the UAE Gulf News en 2026-04-08T05:57:08.004+04:00 Unsettled weather in UAE: Dust, strong winds and rain on the way Weather, UAE weather, Weather forecast https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ipl/2-sixes-in-3-balls-15-year-old-sooryavanshi-stuns-bumrah-in-first-ipl-face-off-1.500499570 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/b6q1pn2i/Suryavanshi Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did not just face Bumrah, he took him on. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/b6q1pn2i/Suryavanshi Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did not just face Bumrah, he took him on. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T05:39:00.000+04:00 2 sixes in 3 balls: 15-year-old Sooryavanshi stuns Bumrah in first IPL face-off IPL, cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/moon-streams-in-4k-glory-artemis-iis-laser-tech-revolutionises-space-comms-1.500499640 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/yonxg5hb/Screenshot-2026-04-08-at-9.20.45-AM.png 4K video: High-res video is beamed from Artemis II, thanks to latest laser-based communications system. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T05:38:28.826+04:00 Moon streams in 4K glory: How Artemis II's laser tech revolutionises space comms World https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/oil-plunges-asia-stocks-soar-after-us-iran-ceasefire-1.500499602 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-02/rjx4lnfl/newsml_afp_com_20260302T014405Z_doc_99hq2g6.jpeg An electronic quotation board displays the Nikkei 225 stock prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo. File photo taken on March 2, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T05:04:00.648+04:00 Oil plunges, Asia stocks soar after US-Iran ceasefire Markets https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-universities-to-aid-students-after-school-board-exam-cancellations-1.500499552 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/06/06/university-degree_179e1aba82f_large.jpg Photo used for illustrative purposes https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/ui4ksxpr/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-08-at-2.08.14-AM.jpeg Clockwise: Dr Sudhindra Shamanna. Prof Ammar Kaka, Dr Anita Patankar, Krishna Kumar C Negade, Prof Lynne B Jack and Prof Souri Banerjee. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T05:00:00.000+04:00 UAE universities to aid students after school board exam cancellations Education, United in Strength, UAE, Education, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/when-crisis-hits-universities-must-become-anchors-of-stability-1.500498769 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/mjym6jqh/OPN-Universities-1-Read-Only.jpg By preserving stability, extending support, and demonstrating thoughtful leadership, universities help young people understand that adversity, however difficult, can be met with courage, wisdom, and purpose. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T04:46:00.000+04:00 When crisis hits, universities must become anchors of stability Op-Eds, Education, University, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-authorities-respond-to-fire-at-habshan-gas-facility-1.500499613 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-05/fhuliwvm/UAEflag Authorities contain Habshan gas blaze as UAE air defences engage incoming threats Gulf News en 2026-04-08T04:40:08.417+04:00 Abu Dhabi authorities respond to fire at Habshan gas facility UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-invites-us-and-iran-to-islamabad-talks-says-ceasefire-extends-everywhere-lebanon-1.500499611 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-18/ifyb77k3/ANI_20260318050130.jpg Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Gulf News en 2026-04-08T04:34:46.896+04:00 Pakistan invites US and Iran to Islamabad talks; says ceasefire extends ‘everywhere’, Lebanon Pakistan, Pakistan, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/adb-launches-new-trust-fund-to-accelerate-progress-on-asean-power-grid-1.500499529 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/10/05/power-grid_17c4fae79d3_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-08T04:09:47.541+04:00 ADB launches new trust fund to accelerate progress on ASEAN power grid Energy https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/oil-prices-tumble-sharply-on-two-week-us-israel-iran-ceasefire-1.500499598 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-21/k4iw7aoo/_1x_1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/dyof745e/Screenshot-2026-04-08-at-11.17.31-AM.png Gulf News en 2026-04-08T03:50:55.650+04:00 Oil prices tumble sharply on two-week US-Israel-Iran ceasefire: WTI drops 13%, Brent down 15% Energy, World https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-strait-of-hormuz-will-remain-open-under-military-oversight-during-twoweek-ceasefire-what-araghchi-said-1.500499593 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-17/ef278zvk/Hormuz-Straight-AP.avif A view of ships in the Strait of Hormuz: Iranian officials emphasised their commitment to continuing dialogue during the ceasefire, describing the agreement as a step toward reducing regional tensions and enabling broader negotiations between all parties. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T03:40:06.300+04:00 Iran: Strait of Hormuz will remain open under military oversight during two‑week ceasefire — Araghchi's full statement Mena, World https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-residents-get-emergency-alert-over-missile-threat-4-1.500499595 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/wvfjh1p7/UAEflag Authorities urge residents to follow official sources and avoid rumours Gulf News en 2026-04-08T03:34:46.003+04:00 UAE reassures residents after responding to Iran missile and drone threat UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/all-thuraya-services-infrastructure-remain-fully-intact-space42-1.500499381 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-01-06/2h20tlka/Stock-Space-42-Thuraya-4-5.jpg Launch of the Thuraya 4 satellite. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T03:29:35.945+04:00 All Thuraya services, infrastructure remain fully intact: Space42 Business https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/israel-joins-usiran-twoweek-ceasefire-pause-white-house-says-1.500499586 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/2l74bq0x/newsml_afp_com_20260406T141133Z_doc_a6vd4m3.jpeg First responders look from the street at a building that was hit by an Iranian projectile attack in Ramat Gan in central Israel on April 6, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T03:11:02.138+04:00 Israel joins US‑Iran two‑week ceasefire, White House says Mena, Donald Trump, Israel, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-agrees-to-two-week-ceasefire-full-statement-1.500499582 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/i5y5wu9i/202604073737771.jpg Trump blasts NATO, allies over Iran war Gulf News en 2026-04-08T02:59:44.276+04:00 Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire: Full statement Americas, Mena, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/uae-embassy-urges-citizens-to-follow-kuwaiti-authorities-instructions-1.500499575 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-17/5kw4t1ka/Stock-Kuwait-city-skyline An aerial view of Kuwait city skyline. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T02:46:35.506+04:00 UAE Embassy urges citizens to follow Kuwaiti authorities’ instructions Kuwait, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-condemns-storming-sabotage-against-its-consulate-in-basra-1.500499555 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/hxwjpue7/Kuwaitflag Gulf News en 2026-04-08T02:31:27.903+04:00 Kuwait strongly condemns storming, sabotage against its consulate in Basra Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/death-toll-from-israeli-attacks-on-lebanon-rises-to-1530-health-ministry-1.500499383 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/6p6cclau/6r202pb11ka1mqbpo.jpg Smoke rises from a target inside Lebanon after an Israeli strike. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T02:23:17.494+04:00 Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon rises to 1,530: Health Ministry Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/usisrael-war-on-iran-day-39-trump-warns-of-complete-demolition-of-iran-infrastructure-as-israel-and-iran-trade-fire-1.500498409 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/zw84jw3c/preview.jpg President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/a17p72bt/HFPXebvaoAACq7e.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-31/k2ctfidc/newsml_afp_com_20260131T085421Z_doc_94n69ab.jpeg Iran’s president says 14 million Iranians, including himself, have volunteered to sacrifice their lives in the war https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/33g8ejxk/HFTFwZPbEAAOx7D.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/xmte2ndb/HFT56hYWMAAT87t.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/g5mxcwwc/HFTz_qebEAAnlIC.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/lotuxxz1/HFUL85bXIAYELvo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-08T02:17:46.327+04:00 US–Israel war on Iran, day 39: UAE, Qatar defence teams on alert as Trump's deadline nears Mena, Americas, UAE, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/qatar-4-injured-including-child-after-debris-from-iranian-missile-falls-in-residential-area-1.500499559 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-29/8yxf10lc/newsml_afp_com_20251029T155739Z_doc_82eg7cn.jpeg A view of the Doha skyline. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T01:56:44.960+04:00 Qatar: 4 injured, including child, after debris from Iranian missile falls in residential area Qatar https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-responds-to-iranian-missiles-and-drones-residents-receive-emergency-alerts-6-1.500499509 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/m2u49sd3/UAEflag Gulf News en 2026-04-08T00:14:29.123+04:00 UAE responds to Iranian missiles and drones; residents receive emergency alerts Government https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/100-billion-wiped-out-what-worlds-richest-lost-regained-since-war-began-1.500499255 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-17/mbgzidgb/Top-10-Richest-2025.jpg Richest 10 in 2025 (clockwise from top left): Elon Musk, Larry Page, Larry Ellison, Jeff Bezos, Sergey Brin, Steve Ballmer, Warren Buffett, Jensen Huang, Bernard Arnault and Mark Zuckerberg. Market sentiment and stock performance continue to cause daily wealth swings even at billionaire levels. Most saw overall net worth increases by end- 2025. Gulf News en 2026-04-08T00:01:00.000+04:00 $100 billion wiped out? What world’s richest lost, regained since war began Markets, YourMoney-Saving-Investment, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sharjah-ruler-directs-recruitment-of-603-emiratis-during-may-june-1.500499478 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/tjt1gq24/vwa02ps11ka1sjppo.jpg His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Gulf News en 2026-04-07T23:29:43.863+04:00 Sharjah Ruler directs recruitment of 603 Emiratis during May, June Government https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-advises-residents-to-stay-home-overnight-in-precautionary-measure-1.500499439 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/gfwj6gth/Kuwaitflag Kuwait's Interior Ministry calls for overnight stay-at-home measure Gulf News en 2026-04-07T22:14:54.652+04:00 Kuwait advises residents to stay home overnight in precautionary measure Kuwait, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/technology/google-quietly-drops-offline-ai-dictation-app-on-iphone-and-it-could-replace-typing-1.500499419 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/wszz160i/Copy_of_Google_Pixel_Phones_81312__8fd62_1_1697701435763_18b46e4198f_original_ratio.jpg Eloquent turns raw speech into clean writing using on-device AI and no cloud. Gulf News en 2026-04-07T21:53:15.209+04:00 Google quietly drops offline AI dictation app on iPhone — and it could replace typing Technology https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/king-fahd-causeway-closed-amid-heightened-security-alerts-1.500499405 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-28/99aqy27f/Saudi_Bahrain_causeway_17820b0515c_original_ratio.jpg Key Gulf route closed as authorities prioritise commuter safety. Gulf News en 2026-04-07T21:41:06.222+04:00 King Fahd Causeway closed amid heightened security alerts Saudi https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/bill-gates-to-testify-in-front-of-us-house-panel-on-jeffrey-epstein-1.500499386 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/ze22yc50/_Bill_Gates__former_CEO_and_co_founder_of_the_Microsoft_Corporation_17c96b64017_original_ratio.jpg Bill Gates Gulf News en 2026-04-07T21:39:52.052+04:00 Bill Gates to testify in front of US House panel on Jeffrey Epstein Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/qatar-cyprus-foreign-ministers-discuss-developments-of-military-escalation-in-region-its-serious-repercussions-1.500499258 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/enfklpsj/fh802pau1ka1gaupo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-04-07T19:36:42.899+04:00 Qatar, Cyprus foreign ministers discuss developments of military escalation in region, its serious repercussions World, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-alert-dust-strong-winds-and-possible-rain-on-april-8-1.500499236 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/06/21/190621-rain-in-sharjah_16b79eebec3_large.jpg Drivers urged to stay alert as visibility may drop in exposed areas. Gulf News en 2026-04-07T18:51:10.934+04:00 UAE weather alert: dust, strong winds and possible rain on April 8 Weather https://gulfnews.com/uae/ride-with-police-at-dubai-autodrome-free-cycling-initiative-in-dubai-sports-city-1.500499180 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/aupw1bk6/DUbai-Police Gulf News en 2026-04-07T18:08:18.922+04:00 Ride with Police at Dubai Autodrome: Free cycling initiative in Dubai Sports City UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-court-sentences-nine-police-to-death-for-covid-custody-killings-2-1.500499183 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-04/7gufu3yv/court-hammer.jpg An additional district judge in Madurai has found nine police officers guilty in the custodial deaths of two people during Covid. Gulf News en 2026-04-07T18:07:48.008+04:00 India court sentences nine police to death for Covid custody killings India, india, Covid-19