https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-says-us-will-keep-hormuz-strait-control-1.500638866 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-23/uyj1qevz/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-7.22.56-AM.png Trump has repeatedly claimed the United States controls the strait. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T19:23:23.448+04:00 Trump says US will 'keep' Hormuz strait control Americas, Mena, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/los-angeles-lakers-to-be-sold-to-josh-kushner-bob-iger-for-record-125-billion-1.500638886 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/uhh5drs9/771757362186275673220402087973844441796643282n.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T19:12:50.624+04:00 Los Angeles Lakers to be sold to Josh Kushner, Bob Iger for record $12.5 billion Sport, NBA https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/us-iran-war-hormuz-remains-closed-as-talks-continue-1.500638033 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-02/byne66y6/hormuz2_1780393879669.jpg Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Monday, June 1, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/4jsgc0lc/9.jpg US President Donald Trump Gulf News en 2026-08-12T19:00:02.744+04:00 US-Iran war: Hormuz remains 'closed' as talks continue Gulf, World https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-standoff-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-this-evening-august-12-1.500638829 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/1mgcsnai/gulfnews2026-07-27ts9v9cwtDXBDubaiInternationalAirport182d025b890originalratio.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-12T18:50:16.247+04:00 US-Iran standoff: What UAE residents need to know this evening (August 12) Mena, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-foils-terrorist-plot-targeting-vital-facility-1.500638789 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/giv5xh9q/gulfnewsimport20210615STOCK-jailed-prison-handcuff-crime17a0f18e795large.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/k76ziebr/gulfnewsimport20200812Stock-crime-jailed-murder-robbery173e32dcef4large.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-12T18:35:31.559+04:00 Kuwait foils terrorist plot targeting vital facility Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/sport/ronaldo-sends-message-of-support-to-messi-following-fathers-death-1.500638836 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/webiio4t/Cristiano_Ronaldo_helps_Messi_stand_1764250535c_original_ratio.jpg Nothing but respect between two of football's greatest ever players Gulf News en 2026-08-12T18:32:29.441+04:00 Ronaldo sends message of support to Messi following father’s death Sport, Football, football, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/44-lives-lost-after-ferry-capsizes-on-zimbabwes-lake-kariba-1.500638693 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/la62k3e5/6.jpg Passengers being rescued after a boat capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba following an encounter with strong waves on August 11, 2026 Gulf News en 2026-08-12T17:59:08.297+04:00 44 lives lost after ferry capsizes on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba Africa https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/trisha-shares-cryptic-drama-at-this-age-is-embarrassing-message-as-sangeetha-drops-divorce-case-against-vijay-1.500638773 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/n9g4q1yk/202606273842254.jpg Trisha Krishnan https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/akyklxys/SSSS.jpg A combo image of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay and his wife, Sangeetha. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T17:47:18.970+04:00 Trisha shares cryptic ‘drama at this age is embarrassing’ message as Sangeetha drops divorce case against Vijay Entertainment, South-Indian, bollywood, india https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/uae-public-holidays-2027-1.500638729 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-13/v4jlpk7f/Burj-3.jpg Fireworks explode around the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, during New Year's Eve celebrations in Dubai, on Thursday, January 1, 2026 (Picture used for illustrative purposes). Gulf News en 2026-08-12T17:22:35.401+04:00 UAE public holidays 2027: Full list of expected dates and long weekends Living-Ask-Us, Ask Gulf News, UAE, UAE Public holidays https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/sharjah-to-add-1222-parking-spaces-in-al-khan-and-al-mamzar-1.500638623 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/qhuu5xcj/Sharjah-adds-parking-spaces.webp Work is under way on three additional parking areas in Al Khan and Al Mamzar that will accommodate another 540 vehicles, bringing the total capacity of the five sites to 1,222 spaces. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T16:54:50.891+04:00 Sharjah to add 1,222 parking spaces in Al Khan and Al Mamzar Transport, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/inside-tata-sons-power-struggle-why-n-chandrasekarans-third-term-as-chairman-collapsed-1.500638348 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/ovjuht0v/Chandrasekaran-12.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T16:48:48.281+04:00 Inside Tata Sons power struggle: Was N Chandrasekaran forced out of India’s top conglomerate? Markets, India, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/dubai-duty-free-draw-russian-seaman-dubai-businessman-win-1m-each-1.500638676 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/p6r2ba5o/5.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/kn4bw48q/4.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T16:35:30.570+04:00 Dubai Duty Free draw: Russian seaman, Dubai businessman win $1m each people https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/afghanistans-gold-rush-transforms-lives-and-landscapes-in-badakhshan-1.500638684 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/8czv5t0a/newsml_afp_com_20260809T020023Z_doc_c3zp3yw.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T16:30:16.739+04:00 Afghanistan’s gold rush transforms lives and landscapes in Badakhshan Asia, news-video https://gulfnews.com/uae/six-british-shorthair-mix-cats-abandoned-in-dubai-apartment-building-management-and-rescuers-step-in-1.500638668 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/x508eudx/cats.jpg The cats were found in an apartment in the Prestige Building https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/mhqvpzsv/cat1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/a5t44dyd/cat4.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T16:21:03.207+04:00 Six British Shorthair mix cats abandoned in Dubai apartment, building management and rescuers step in UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-has-potential-to-succeed-in-both-short-and-long-formats-hayden-says-1.500638672 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/fyrm8cjg/India_vs_England_0130F.jpg ‘I’ll always give my best every single time,’ says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after historic India debut in the second T20I against England on Saturday. Photo credit: BCCI/X Gulf News en 2026-08-12T16:16:08.489+04:00 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has potential to succeed in both short and long formats, Hayden says Cricket, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/after-defence-stocks-rally-these-sectors-could-drive-the-next-five-years-for-investors-1.500638534 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-12/w95g6fxv/US_stocks_sO0quAx.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-22/r2vzc7vj/Vijay_Mugshot_2_17853017e75_author.jpg Vijay Valecha https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-30/wi6yqhq3/OPN_191112_nato_1573556035241_16e5f3f9eab_original_ratio.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/s8c1th0v/newsml_afp_com_20260804T004243Z_doc_c3vz864.jpeg A photo illustration taken in Nicosia on May 4, 2026, shows a person in front of a large screen displaying vessel movements in the Strait of Hormuz on a ship-tracking website. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/gt62dgcf/187a4cac_dee2_4f9a_a5fa_3f5e11789ee2.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/nhzecll7/28.jpg US President Donald Trump has praised US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying he is "extremely happy" with his performance. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T16:04:58.882+04:00 After defence stocks rally, these sectors could drive the next five years for investors Markets https://gulfnews.com/uae/6-free-spots-in-the-uae-to-watch-perseids-meteor-showers-1.500638627 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/qt0z1hbu/A_long_exposure_shows_star_trails_behind_Lopez_Mountain_during_the_annual_Perseid_meteor_shower_peri.jpg A long exposure shows star trails behind Lopez Mountain during the annual Perseid meteor shower period near the town of Bariloche, Argentina, August 11, 2023. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-22/wwknupp5/Perseid_meteor_shower_189cfc5ca7e_original_ratio.jpg The Perseids are a prolific meteor shower associated with the comet Swift–Tuttle. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-13/k259ta3j/STAFFNAT_250812_Perseid_meteor_shower_VSAKLANI_51755057984523.jpg Enthusiasts and stargazers were in for a celestial treat as the annual Perseid meteor shower returns, with a display of "shooting stars" across the night sky during an event hosted by Dubai Astronomy Group at Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah, last year. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T16:00:45.232+04:00 6 free spots in the UAE to watch Perseids meteor showers UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/champions-league-v-europa-league-psg-face-aston-villa-in-super-cup-1.500638632 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/wzod6wkl/HAKIMI-AND-MARTINEZ It's champions v champions in the UEFA Super Cup https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/emm7xyjp/PSG_ASTON. PSG won the 2025 Champions League while Villa won the Europa League https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/juyzhgff/newsml_afp_com_20260719T000000Z_PH_GTY_2286813100.jpeg PSG's World Cup winner Fabian Ruiz will be available for selection https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/9ynev0wn/newsml_afp_com_20260706T000000Z_PH_GTY_2284968299.jpeg Amadou Onana will be out for several months after suffering an ACL injury in the World Cup Gulf News en 2026-08-12T16:00:40.910+04:00 Champions League v Europa League: PSG face Aston Villa in Super Cup Sport, Football, football, Champions League https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-car-phone-mounts-and-wireless-chargers-on-amazonae-2026-secure-charging-for-every-drive-1.500631196 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/09gdi6gx/carmount-1.png Modern car mounts and wireless chargers displayed inside a premium vehicle cabin. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T16:00:00.000+04:00 Best car phone mounts and wireless chargers on Amazon.ae 2026: Secure charging for every drive Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/takaful-emarat-posts-46-surge-in-half-year-profit-as-revenue-and-takaful-service-result-climb-1.500638313 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/7tq1mpum/Dr.-Noor-Aldeen-AtatrehMr.-Adnan-Sabaalaish.jpg (L-R) Dr. Noor Aldeen Atatreh, Chairman and Adnan Sabaalaish, CEO Gulf News en 2026-08-12T16:00:00.000+04:00 Takaful Emarat posts 46% surge in half-year profit as revenue and Takaful Service result climb Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ronaldos-fellow-madeira-resident-now-portugal-cricket-captain-1.500638645 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/uhs4n5pg/Congratulations-on-a-brilliant-career-mozzie21-👏.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T15:59:37.921+04:00 Ronaldo’s fellow Madeira resident now Portugal cricket captain Cricket, Football https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/sahil-ki-hana-a-blockbuster-engagement-takes-over-salalah-1.500638607 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/wz5x3eii/Bride-and-Groom.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/6njlh1rd/Engagement-Cake-Cutting-Ceremony.jpg Engagement cake cutting ceremony. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/1vfmi456/The-Sajans.jpg The Sajans https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/89h5wwxz/Pool-Party-Entry.jpg Pool party entry Gulf News en 2026-08-12T15:56:09.005+04:00 Sahil Ki Hana: A blockbuster engagement takes over Salalah Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/one-dead-172-rescued-as-second-ferry-in-days-catches-fire-in-indonesia-1.500638024 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-21/vk6yrfsg/newsml_afp_com_20250721T010154Z_doc_67bz2wf.jpeg This screen grab taken from video released by Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) and the Indonesian Coast Guard shows the KM Barcelona 5 ferry after a fire broke out while on its way to Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi province. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T15:45:13.938+04:00 One dead, 172 rescued as second ferry in days catches fire in Indonesia Asia https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/couple-leave-children-at-aunt-s-home-die-by-suicide-hours-later-1.500638411 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/wikov59v/coupet.webp Naresh worked as a lineman with the electricity department, while Meghana was a homemaker. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T15:42:48.033+04:00 Couple leave children at aunt’s home, die by suicide hours later India, crime, india https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/cristiano-ronaldo-before-georgina-irina-shayk-five-children-and-a-private-life-1.500638580 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-26/gitx5jfx/newsml_afp_com_20250826T121544Z_doc_72fz9g4.jpeg Al-Nassr's new Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (C), his partner Georgina Rodriguez (2nd-L) and his children stand on the stage during his unveiling at the Mrsool Park Stadium in the Saudi capital Riyadh on January 3, 2023. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-20/ii056g4x/newsml_afp_com_20260520T163505Z_doc_b3he4pb.jpeg Russian model Irina Shayk arrives for the screening of the film "La Bataille de Gaulle : L'age de fer" (De Gaulle: Tilting Iron) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 20, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-05/htkz23jr/Screenshot20251105152252Instagram.jpg Cristiano Jr holding the trophy with his mother Georgina Rodriguez https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/lmy1kwxj/Screenshot-2026-08-12-at-3.33.01-PM.png Eva Maria and Mateo arrived on 8 June 2017, about seven months into his relationship with Rodríguez. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T15:36:04.955+04:00 Cristiano Ronaldo before Georgina: Irina Shayk, five children and a private life Entertainment, Cristiano Ronaldo https://gulfnews.com/business/property/global-partners-secures-300-million-for-next-growth-phase-1.500638576 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/0ce85hg2/Across-the-Canal-Eden-House-The-Park-2.jpeg Eden House The Park offers Jumeirah residents an elevated lifestyle proposition https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/e9lfuap8/HH-I-Eden-House-The-Canal-I-Exteriors-1-2.jpeg Eden House The Canal is ideally situated on Dubai Water Canal and sits alongside some of the city’s most distinguished addresses Gulf News en 2026-08-12T15:28:37.520+04:00 Global Partners secures $300 million for next growth phase Property, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/najoom-al-thuraya-unveils-ai-powered-fleetvision-ai-platform-to-transform-telematics-road-safety-in-uae-1.500638581 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/6bdkyh5p/Kashif-Ali.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T15:17:19.764+04:00 Najoom Al Thuraya unveils AI-powered fleetvision AI platform to transform telematics, road safety in UAE Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-expat-student-in-uae-dies-back-home-after-battle-with-cancer-1.500638565 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/mdk2hh8x/Glowin.jpg Glowin Chell Gulf News en 2026-08-12T15:14:03.287+04:00 Indian expat student in UAE dies back home after battle with cancer UAE, India, UAE, Indian expats, india, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/how-dubai-keeps-its-roads-among-the-worlds-best-1.500638570 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/han9lv3j/RTA-roads.JPG The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) records a 95 per cent “excellent” rating for its road network assets https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/qgji23bm/rta-roads-two.jpg The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) records a 95 per cent “excellent” rating for its road network assets https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/zwfdni5c/rta-roads-three.JPG The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) records a 95 per cent “excellent” rating for its road network assets Gulf News en 2026-08-12T15:09:03.735+04:00 How Dubai keeps its roads among the world’s best Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/sport/what-cristiano-ronaldo-and-georgina-rodríguez-have-said-about-each-other-the-love-keeps-growing-1.500638559 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/zvjpeq0p/newsml_afp_com_20260811T214159Z_doc_c4fa3t8.jpeg Cristiano Ronaldo with Georgina Rodriguez. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T15:06:09.327+04:00 What Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez have said about each other: 'The love keeps growing' Sport, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/opinion/cristiano-ronaldo-and-georgina-rodríguezs-10-year-journey-to-i-do-challenges-the-deadline-on-modern-love-1.500638536 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/3hd44wpi/Cristiano_Ronaldo_and_Georgina_Rodriguez_in_Saudi_Arabia__185ca3d94aa_original_ratio.jpg Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez got married on August 11 in Portugal https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/mrwnvq63/_Cristiano_Ronaldo_and_Georgina_Rodriguez__185ca472107_original_ratio.jpg Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez married on Tuesday in a private civil ceremony in Cascais https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/cqs2d7ss/Football_superstar_Cristiano_Ronaldo_celebrated_Christmas_with_his_family__including_his_children_Cr.jpg Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated Christmas with his family, including his children Cristiano Jr., twins Eva and Mateo and Alana. Also in the picture is Georgina Rodriguez who is five months pregnant and is expecting a boy and a girl. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/ikt0pwc8/Cristiano_Ronaldo_and_Georgina_Rodriguez_enjoy_family_day_out_185ca3b7e36_original_ratio.jpg Cristiano Ronaldo with girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez and kids. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T15:00:46.464+04:00 Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez’s 10-Year journey to ‘I Do’ challenges the deadline on modern love Opinion, Sport, Football, Europe, football, Cristiano Ronaldo https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/gamingtec-secures-uae-gaming-related-vendor-licence-unlocking-new-igaming-opportunities-1.500638528 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/u7coajhw/Gamingtec.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T14:45:19.824+04:00 Gamingtec secures UAE Gaming-related vendor licence, unlocking new iGaming opportunities Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/uae/international-youth-day-the-uaes-young-generation-is-already-building-its-future-1.500638430 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/d45jfgty/shutterstock2255630509.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T14:37:42.857+04:00 International Youth Day: The UAE’s young generation is already building its future UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/uaes-jaywan-cards-set-for-use-across-183-countries-under-unionpay-deal-1.500638498 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-21/xm66lto8/Jaywan-CA.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T14:23:51.829+04:00 UAE’s Jaywan cards set for use across 183 countries under UnionPay deal Retail https://gulfnews.com/sport/honeymoon-or-football-ronaldo-faces-al-nassr-dilemma-1.500638510 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/jagw2svl/RONALDO-11.jpg Ronaldo has a decision on his hands https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/2nh5ynf2/newsml_afp_com_20260521T212927Z_doc_b3nf7w7.jpeg Al Nassr's captain won his first major trophy with the club last season https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/j7prmga8/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_12_at_13_58_11.jpeg Does this Instagram story offer a glimmer of hope for Al Nassr? Gulf News en 2026-08-12T14:23:34.471+04:00 Honeymoon or football? Ronaldo faces Al Nassr dilemma Sport, Football, Entertainment, Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo, UAE marriage https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dewa-posts-record-h1-profit-of-dh333b-revenue-of-dh1486b-1.500638509 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/h0iwaa20/Al-Sheraa-DEWA Al Sheraa DEWA Gulf News en 2026-08-12T14:22:16.173+04:00 DEWA posts record H1 profit of Dh3.33b, revenue of Dh14.86b Markets, Energy https://gulfnews.com/uae/perseid-meteor-shower-dubai-astronomy-group-warns-stargazers-away-from-al-khatim-desert-1.500638505 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2010/8/14/1_16a07fc0556.668039_674162793_16a07fc0556_large.jpg The lights of an approaching plane are pictured as a meteor (R) streaks past stars in the night sky, on the outskirts of Cancun. The Perseid meteor shower is sparked every August when the Earth passes through a stream of space debris left by the comet Swift-Tuttle. Picture taken using a long exposure. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T14:20:03.682+04:00 Perseid meteor shower: Dubai Astronomy Group warns stargazers away from Al Khatim Desert UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/global-youth-unemployment-rises-to-124-as-67-million-young-people-remain-jobless-1.500638491 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-07/owyh0hz2/preview.jpg A new ILO report shows that global youth unemployment is on the rise, with some of the steepest increases occurring in higher-income countries and a growing number of young people not engaged in work, education, or training. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T14:15:25.253+04:00 Global youth unemployment rises to 12.4% as 67 million young people remain jobless Markets, World https://gulfnews.com/uae/the-uae-will-not-see-a-total-solar-eclipse-until-september-2081-55-years-from-now-1.500638479 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/0v43rtzw/GULF-NEWS-ARCHIVE-SOLAR-2022-1.jpg The next total solar eclipse visible from the UAE falls on 3 September 2081. Fifty-five years from now. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/vvgennm9/newsml_afp_com_20260810T193905Z_doc_c4cj3km.jpeg A researcher from San Francisco's Exploratorium museum carries out preparations for the global live broadcast of the upcoming August 12 total solar eclipse, in the abandoned village of Villalibado, near Burgos, northern Spain, on August 10, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/zf7s7t1e/GULF-NEWS-ARCHIVE-SOLAR-2022.jpg Special glasses were handed out, and one telescope was fitted with a filter to project the eclipse onto a paper screen. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/tuea7oow/Solar_eclipse_in_Dubai_2019_16f40f6a921_original_ratio.jpg Solar eclipse as seen from Al Thuraya Atronomy Centre in Dubai in 2019 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/hxf3so1k/newsml_afp_com_20260811T150638Z_doc_c4ec9ak.jpeg Solar eclipse glasses are displayed for sale at an outlet within Old Spitalfields Market in east London on August 11, 2026, ahead of the total eclipse of the sun expected in parts of Europe the following day. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T14:00:00.291+04:00 The UAE will not see a total solar eclipse until September 2081, 55 years from now UAE, Science, UAE, Solar eclipse https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/air-india-pilot-found-on-cockpit-floor-after-300ft-plunge-struggled-to-stand-report-1.500638459 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/6kbvb44i/pilot.avif At least 20 passengers and four crew members were injured, including two crew members who suffered spinal injuries around the neck and tailbone, according to Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T13:57:01.773+04:00 Air India pilot found on cockpit floor after 300ft plunge, struggled to stand: Report India, Aviation, india, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/honor-announces-the-official-availability-of-honor-x7e-plus-5g-1.500638484 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/caudvxtp/Honor.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T13:53:51.398+04:00 HONOR announces the official availability of HONOR X7e Plus 5G Company News https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/why-mark-ruffalo-refused-to-get-avengers-tattoo-with-chris-evans-and-co-stars-i-bullied-him-trust-me-1.500638467 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/wuv7bp7x/avenghers.avif Most of the founding Avengers, it seems, already had a taste for tattoos, so getting matching ink during Infinity War to mark the end of an era felt inevitable. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T13:41:51.835+04:00 Why Mark Ruffalo refused to get Avengers tattoo with Chris Evans and co-stars: 'I bullied him, trust me' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/miss-palestine-2026-launches-beauty-beyond-borders-competition-for-women-in-palestine-and-the-diaspora-heres-how-to-apply-for-the-pageant-1.500638463 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-19/4j8itqol/newsml_afp_com_20251119T084108Z_doc_84g43hm.jpeg Miss Palestine Nadeen Ayoub walks on stage during the 2025 Miss Universe national costume presentation in Nonthaburi, north of Bangkok, on November 19, 2025. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-19/5ydcpt07/newsml_afp_com_20251119T084108Z_doc_84g43hr.jpeg Miss Palestine Nadeen Ayoub walks on stage during the 2025 Miss Universe national costume presentation in Nonthaburi, north of Bangkok, on November 19, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T13:35:11.897+04:00 Miss Palestine 2026 launches ‘Beauty beyond borders’ competition for women in Palestine and the diaspora: Here's how to apply for the pageant Entertainment, UAE, Beauty-Beat, Miss Universe, Palestine https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-committed-to-empowering-youth-uae-president-1.500638458 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/rvnxrmix/UAE-President.jpg President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Gulf News en 2026-08-12T13:31:35.564+04:00 'UAE committed to empowering youth': UAE President UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/the-only-man-to-break-the-sound-barrier-on-land-has-done-it-again-this-time-with-jcb-1.500638421 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/kq1vqzef/9Tzi8ywRz924XE3uHaD6DZ3EfIdbOiYlvIROR5vlqUeRrexTocZGobKRJ9od-gnk3B-CeKTmTAsIjj6Q0YaYYqumBBJcwBll2fVbk0XeKcYuHi3fODOHMrjC6Z1NKa89qHwBjvJGbtYHjf67lGlZOgvQZ-UiJRpb7B0iNcMoBhUeE6L4hp54oEOxuioPQ4AGRq4sw036zx8wjt1XZpg.webp The JCB Hydromax on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Wendover, Utah. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/mvm8nzui/9Tzi8ywRz924XE3uHaD6DZ3EfIdbOiYlvIROR5vlqUeRrexTocZGobKRJ9od-gnk3B-CeKTmTAsIjj6Q0YaYUaJ8YgEgVjBFTnSJZOswfy5e8G1QcfF0l-EcG6NyicFC8wKgyugRr73B2TEl0Ag1DuQsYE3iKMJV4gu8X-9qzM23nhaZE1HCFIc0p100n3vpVmMQM4qhHgel3mppTq3A.webp Green, right, is congratulated by a crew member after setting a new unofficial world diesel powered land speed record. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/43s7r1g3/9Tzi8ywRz924XE3uHaD6DZ3EfIdbOiYlvIROR5vlqUeRrexTocZGobKRJ9od-gnk3B-CeKTmTAsIjj6Q0YaYcL5JDnJldWyRV9NDQ-jPTMeJn5k7T9KpzdGPLGZ9PY9usaPNeoDXSwNxK4ob-G0saW3noP6-hT9AWv44BPIk0OS94oOVknDVgpeyLPAfqsaP9jQeME2AYO8ABv75A.webp British driver Andy Green goes for a new unofficial world diesel powered land speed record. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/0v3y5bfr/a81d7c6289e415643278d6691db9c717.webp British driver Andy Green gets strapped into his seat before setting a new world diesel powered land speed record on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006 Gulf News en 2026-08-12T13:30:23.456+04:00 The only man to break the sound barrier on land has done it again, this time with JCB World, Europe https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah-airport-entertains-children-with-summer-activities-1.500638443 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/ob07k4u2/Shj-airport-summer.jpg Sharjah Airport's summer programme forms part of its efforts to enhance the passenger experience. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T13:25:24.188+04:00 Sharjah Airport entertains children with summer activities UAE, Summer https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-warns-against-fake-mobile-phone-instalment-ads-on-social-media-1.500638408 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/ti48njfq/solcial-media Gulf News en 2026-08-12T13:23:27.958+04:00 UAE warns against fake mobile phone instalment ads on social media Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/cristiano-ronaldo-becomes-first-billionaire-footballer-1.500299278 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-09/i4r6id0q/newsml_afp_com_20250909T200749Z_doc_73xt9an.jpeg Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring a penalty goal 1-2 during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers Europe zone group F football against Hungaryon September 9, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T13:12:26.841+04:00 When Cristiano Ronaldo became the first billionaire footballer Football https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/c1p3sa4-space42-leonardo-drs-sign-mou-advance-national-1.500638376 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/1835if8i/vnz0687p1ka0yh2po.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T12:58:42.740+04:00 Space42, Leonardo DRS sign MoU to advance national security mission systems Markets https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/indigo-kolkata-chennai-flight-lands-safely-after-engine-issue-triggers-full-emergency-1.500638403 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-11/hjsk4rf1/202512113604399.jpg Chaos continues at Chennai airport due to IndiGo disruptions Gulf News en 2026-08-12T12:52:14.075+04:00 IndiGo Kolkata-Chennai flight lands safely after engine issue triggers full emergency Aviation, India https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/etihad-rail-abu-dhabi-fujairah-train-emirati-menu-1.500638392 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/nomy7vo1/Chef-Maitha-3.png The Comfort and Premium class on Etihad Rail offerings include breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and a dedicated children’s menu https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/fok476rt/Chef_Maitha_4.png Capital Catering’s Award-winning Chef Maitha Warshaw creates a distinctive culinary experience for Etihad Rail passengers https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/ecgmzoo5/Chef_Maitha_2.png Signature dishes, locally inspired chocolates and Arabic coffee introduce passengers to the warmth of Emirati hospitality Gulf News en 2026-08-12T12:51:43.561+04:00 From Machboos to Ghaf juice: Etihad Rail introduces Emirati-inspired culinary experience on Abu Dhabi–Fujairah route Transport, Etihad Rail https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/iran-knew-trump-s-hotel-floor-during-july-nato-summit-in-turkey-as-missile-threat-emerged-1.500638396 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/mqcofwza/preview.jpg Surrounded by security, President Donald Trump switches planes at US Air Force Base, RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk Eastern England, on his way back to Washington from the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T12:51:34.727+04:00 Iran knew Trump’s hotel floor during July Nato summit in Turkey as missile threat emerged Americas, Mena, Donald Trump, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sheikh-hamdan-bin-mohammed-uaes-youth-are-the-nations-future-makers-1.500638374 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/d36ncp0y/Sheikh-Hamdan.avif Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T12:48:40.390+04:00 Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed: UAE's youth are the nation’s future-makers Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bts-v-reveals-hearing-problem-as-jungkook-faces-stress-fracture-risk-it-hurt-so-much-i-want-to-get-better-1.500638383 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/owyga4gj/takeook.avif BTS' V and Jungkook Gulf News en 2026-08-12T12:43:42.268+04:00 BTS’ V reveals hearing problem as Jungkook faces stress fracture risk: ‘It hurt so much, I want to get better’ Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/georginas-bridal-look-milky-nails-yellow-gold-bands-and-a-guest-list-of-five-children-1.500638373 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/mrwnvq63/_Cristiano_Ronaldo_and_Georgina_Rodriguez__185ca472107_original_ratio.jpg Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez married on Tuesday in a private civil ceremony in Cascais https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/d29frbuu/202608123900536.jpg Cristiano Ronaldo gets married to lady love, Georgina Rodriguez in ‘intimate’ wedding Gulf News en 2026-08-12T12:38:15.519+04:00 Georgina's bridal look: milky nails, yellow gold bands and a guest list of five children Entertainment, Fashion, Fashion, Cristiano Ronaldo https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/cristiano-ronaldo-and-georginas-prenup-85900-monthly-payment-madrid-mansion-what-we-know-so-far-1.500638306 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/gcnkl2eo/newsml_afp_com_20260811T214240Z_doc_c4fa7g4.jpeg Cristiano Ronaldo with his Georgina Rodriguez. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T12:30:00.000+04:00 Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina’s prenup: £85,900 monthly payment, Madrid mansion — what we know so far Entertainment, Sport, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah-police-nab-lorry-driver-who-hid-number-plate-with-mud-to-evade-traffic-cameras-1.500638294 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/qsye2bhr/gulfnews2026-01-05oxvg7ysjSharjah-Police-new-patrols.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-12T12:28:48.457+04:00 Sharjah Police nab lorry driver who hid number plate with mud to evade traffic cameras UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/the-office-star-lucy-davis-reveals-incurable-breast-cancer-in-emotional-post-dont-ignore-anything-1.500638360 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/frwrp3ju/TELEMMGLPICT00049804145217864712858140transNvBQzQNjv4BqDZKjs5kUnqbnxQwO2HZn3JNEeiTwwa9lJD5u6kZi7k.jpeg.webp The Office star Lucy Davis has revealed she has incurable stage 4 breast cancer that has spread to her spine, hip and ribs. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/p5g7v64l/TCDOFFIEC015-1.jpg.webp Davis played Dawn, the receptionist at Wernham Hogg, across the two series of The Office that ran from 2001 to 2003 and became one of the most influential British comedies ever made. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T12:22:54.069+04:00 The Office star Lucy Davis reveals incurable breast cancer in emotional post: 'Don't ignore anything' Entertainment, HollyWood, TV, hollywood https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/sea-of-trash-in-manila-before-and-after-cleanup-1.500638344 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/ckk1xtx0/MMDA.jpeg The accumulation of sea of trash restricted water flow and contributed to flooding in surrounding areas. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon inspected the site Tuesday and described the situation as a “garbage crisis,” noting the problem has persisted for decades. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/prv4qd94/Screenshot-2026-08-12-at-4.18.02-PM.png A "sea of garbage" emerged in a waterway (Redemptorist water channel) in Manila, densely packed with plastic bottles, styrofoam, wood, tires and other debris on Tuesday (Aug. 11), which has been largely clear of surface trash by Wednesday. The incident has intensified long-standing concerns over solid waste in Metro Manila, where improper disposal routinely exacerbates flooding during the rainy season.  https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/0z6mnwg2/Cleanup-manila-river.jpeg President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the deployment of equipment and personnel, including backhoes, dump trucks, a skimmer and about 50 workers, to aid the cleanup. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/kpe09cd2/Manila-river-dumping-group.jpeg President Marcos Jr inspected the site Wednesday and acknowledged a waste crisis, particularly in Metro Manila. He blamed the massive accumulation of garbage, damaged "trash traps" and nearly a month’s worth of heavy rainfall for the garbage heap floating the river that empties into the Manila Bay. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/t9s22jdo/dumping-river.jpeg The government has also resumed dredging of waterways after a 12-year gap, which had left rivers and spillways shallower and more prone to clogging. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-10/v8pogv54/newsml_afp_com_20251110T024938Z_doc_83jx6tb.jpeg People collect recyclable materials from trash swept ashore along Manila Bay on November 10, 2025, after Super Typhoon Fung-wong breezed through the capital overnight. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T12:21:49.848+04:00 'Truly shocking sea of trash' in Manila: Before-and-after cleanup Philippines https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/uae-pushes-for-stronger-brics-financial-cooperation-at-india-meeting-1.500638334 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/07/06/Stock---BRICS_18929ee8815_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T12:21:25.001+04:00 UAE pushes for stronger BRICS financial cooperation at India meeting economy https://gulfnews.com/uae/cbuae-issues-commemorative-coins-on-international-youth-day-1.500638338 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/a1eqkirv/lqh0685h1ka0x0wpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T12:17:43.586+04:00 CBUAE issues commemorative coins on International Youth Day UAE, Business https://gulfnews.com/uae/back-to-school-deals-in-the-uae-where-to-shop-for-school-essentials-1.500637401 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-05/kw4mmsog/Back-to-school If your child likes colourful designs and character-themed school supplies, R&B has a wide selection of back-to-school essentials. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T12:16:14.705+04:00 Back-to-school deals in the UAE: Where to shop for school essentials UAE, Lifestyle, Back-to-school https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/mirzapur-movie-trailer-brings-back-munna-bhaiya-and-bablu-release-date-and-cast-1.500638326 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/vmxuyh0u/Screenshot-2026-08-12-at-12.05.29-PM.png Eight years after it arrived on Prime Video, Mirzapur is going to the cinema. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/u8qzi6jg/Mirzapur-Season-3-Pankaj-Tripathi.jpg.webp Pankaj Tripathi, whose Kaleen Bhaiya is the defining performance of the franchise, explained his approach in a way that sounded almost like a rebuke to the genre. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/5locbfem/ANI_20260811140309.jpg Farhan Akhtar at Mirzapur: The Movie trailer launch Gulf News en 2026-08-12T12:12:47.260+04:00 Mirzapur movie trailer brings back Munna Bhaiya and Bablu: release date and cast Entertainment, BollyWood, TV, bollywood https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/urmila-matondkars-love-and-loyalty-post-sparks-curiosity-after-ex-husband-mohsin-akhtars-second-wedding-1.500638341 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/u4b0yqnv/tab_Stars_at_Baba_Siddiqui_iftar_1559552463714_16b1c921363_large.jpg Urmila and Mohsin were married on February 4, 2016, in an intimate ceremony that drew considerable attention Gulf News en 2026-08-12T12:11:04.113+04:00 Urmila Matondkar’s ‘love and loyalty’ post sparks curiosity after ex-husband Mohsin Akhtar’s second wedding Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/desert-vipers-starting-to-dream-of-retaining-dp-world-ilt20-title-1.500638324 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/k3o92n50/DESERT-VIPERS-1.jpg Desert Vipers players celebrates with the trophy after winning the final of the DP World International League T20 early this year https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/f2bvw1zv/TOM_jpg.jpeg Tom Moody recently spoke on the Vipers Voices podcast https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/clh77k86/newsml_afp_com_20260210T155212Z_doc_96vt66m.jpeg Andries Gous' retention is a big boost for the Vipers https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/37mcmdko/newsml_afp_com_20260208T075605Z_doc_96k96hg.jpeg Afghanistan's Mujeeb Ur Rahman adds strength to the franchise https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/5m1dorae/Sam_Curran_of_Desert_Vipers_1739002642426.jpg England international Sam Curran will be a big miss for the Vipers in Season 5 Gulf News en 2026-08-12T12:10:27.716+04:00 Desert Vipers ‘starting to dream’ of retaining DP World ILT20 title Sport, Cricket, UAE-Sport, UAE, cricket, Dubai, ILT20 https://gulfnews.com/world/worlds-happiest-countries-3-surveys-3-ways-of-measuring-happiness-finland-tops-life-satisfaction-rival-survey-crowns-indonesia-others-1.500638065 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/opt6fkvp/Vitaly-Gariev-happy-people.jpg Happy diverse friends taking a selfie on a rooftop in the daytime. Finland has been named the world’s happiest country for the 9th year running in an annual UN-sponsored index. For illustrative purposes only. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/w7hlk6q0/Vitaly-Gariev-happy-people.jpg Happy diverse friends taking a selfie on a rooftop in the daytime. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/l3q68n44/pexels-mingyang-liu-301813241-36998341.jpg People enjoy the cityscape on a bright day at the Helsinki Cathedral. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/01/27/A-view-of-Reykjavik--the-capital-city-of-Iceland.-_177423f62f2_large.jpg A view of Reykjavik, the capital city of Iceland. The country ranked 2nd in the World Happiness Report 2026, after Finland. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/5di0rezw/pexels-ngrhmei-6729633.jpg A bustling street in Jakarta, Indonesia. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T12:01:09.838+04:00 World's happiest countries: 3 surveys, 3 ways of measuring 'happiness' — Finland tops life satisfaction, rival survey crowns Indonesia, others World https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwaiti-student-sues-education-ministry-wins-case-overturning-failed-school-year-1.500638259 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/gnjjf3bk/Kuwait.webp The dispute began during the second semester when Kuwait’s Education Ministry was operating a remote-learning system through Microsoft Teams under exceptional circumstances. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T12:01:08.844+04:00 Kuwaiti student sues Education Ministry, wins case overturning failed school year Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sheikh-mohammed-bin-rashid-youth-are-our-greatest-wealth-and-hope-1.500638315 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/gj7dayec/Sheikh-Mohammed-bin-Rashid.jpg His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai Gulf News en 2026-08-12T12:00:59.091+04:00 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid: Youth are our greatest wealth and hope Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/technology/techie-tonic-why-is-an-ai-gym-booking-agent-sparking-chaos-in-australia-1.500638321 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/at319nkr/Agentic-AI Agentic AI Gulf News en 2026-08-12T11:56:11.442+04:00 Techie Tonic: Why is an AI Gym Booking Agent sparking chaos in Australia? Technology https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/turkey-revokes-citizenship-of-over-6000-people-in-major-citizenship-by-investment-fraud-crackdown-1.500638278 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/2tc85ey9/Istanbul_17aa8da3778_original_ratio.jpg The action affected investors as well as family members who had acquired citizenship through their applications. Reports said 5,391 people linked to 1,150 investors lost their citizenship after authorities identified irregularities or fraudulent documents in their applications. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T11:44:29.505+04:00 Turkey revokes citizenship of over 6,000 people in major citizenship-by-investment fraud crackdown Mena, Turkey https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ronaldos-kerala-style-ai-wedding-goes-viral-as-star-marries-georgina-1.500638291 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/2ak2fx2h/imaaaa.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/b2om03a4/Screenshot-2026-08-12-at-10.38.23-AM.png Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez married on Tuesday, exactly a year after she announced their engagement. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T11:36:46.809+04:00 Ronaldo’s Kerala-style AI wedding goes viral as star marries Georgina Entertainment, Sport, viral https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/three-everyday-mistakes-that-can-make-you-an-easy-target-for-cyberattacks-1.500638228 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/ahy5vsf3/computer-gazing Don't opening sensitive files in public places Gulf News en 2026-08-12T10:47:14.466+04:00 Three everyday mistakes that can make you an easy target for cyberattacks Crime https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/death-toll-from-colombia-earthquake-rises-to-169-mayors-association-1.500637464 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/0wumelsj/newsml_afp_com_20260812T040133Z_doc_c4fg8kh.jpeg Aerial view shows a destroyed house after an earthquake in El Cairo, Valle del Cauca, Colombia on August 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/jd4b4an2/newsml_afp_com_20260812T040134Z_doc_c4fh9t3.jpeg Aerial view shows debris on the streets after an earthquake in El Cairo, Valle del Cauca, Colombia on August 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/oju021m2/newsml_afp_com_20260812T040344Z_doc_c4fj29e.jpeg Aerial view shows a man working on a destroyed house after an earthquake in Zarzal, Valle del Cauca, Colombia on August 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/aaao2pff/newsml_afp_com_20260812T040134Z_doc_c4fg8kf.jpeg Aerial view shows destroyed houses after an earthquake in El Cairo, Valle del Cauca, Colombia on August 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/l8hhii6u/newsml_afp_com_20260812T040343Z_doc_c4fj2nq.jpeg Aerial view shows a destroyed house after an earthquake in Zarzal, Valle del Cauca, Colombia on August 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/ufe6hmkf/newsml_afp_com_20260812T035723Z_doc_c4fg8kj.jpeg Aerial view show a destroyed house after an earthquake in Roldanillo, Valle del Cauca, Colombia on August 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/rolyrsh8/newsml_afp_com_20260812T035304Z_doc_c4fh9zq.jpeg A destroyed house is pictured after an earthquake in Roldanillo, Valle del Cauca, Colombia on August 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/iy4coc4f/newsml_afp_com_20260812T025043Z_doc_c4fe8v7.jpeg Survivors gather on a street during a blackout after an earthquake in El Cairo, Valle del Cauca, Colombia on August 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/e3eltiqh/newsml_afp_com_20260812T023107Z_doc_c4ff636.jpeg A woman walks past a destroyed house after an earthquake in El Cairo, Valle del Cauca, Colombia on August 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/i5rwakmt/newsml_afp_com_20260812T025118Z_doc_c4fe8vd.jpeg A destroyed house is pictured after an earthquake in Roldanillo, Valle del Cauca, Colombia on August 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/6iak926s/newsml_afp_com_20260812T022656Z_doc_c4ff4zz.jpeg People gather in front of a destroyed house after an earthquake in El Cairo, Valle del Cauca, Colombia on August 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/yrfg09vd/newsml_afp_com_20260812T022553Z_doc_c4ff4zr.jpeg Destroyed houses are pictured after an earthquake in El Cairo, Valle del Cauca, Colombia on August 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/3x0gn2f6/newsml_afp_com_20260812T021644Z_doc_c4fe8v4.jpeg A woman stands next to the rubble of collapsed houses after an earthquake in Roldanillo, Valle del Cauca, Colombia on August 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/m4img8pw/newsml_afp_com_20260812T021401Z_doc_c4fe8uj.jpeg Men work on a heavily damaged house after an earthquake in Zarzal, Valle del Cauca, Colombia on August 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/czarsmlv/newsml_afp_com_20260812T015923Z_doc_c4ff7t3.jpeg Firefighters and rescue teams carry survivor Daniela Andrea Largo Sanchez out of the rubble of a collapsed building after an earthquake in Cali, Colombia on August 11, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T10:47:01.384+04:00 Photos: Death toll from Colombia earthquake rises to 169: mayors' association Americas https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/did-cristiano-ronaldo-and-georgina-plan-a-decoy-wedding-before-cascais-why-2000-fans-went-to-madeira-1.500638221 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/zvjpeq0p/newsml_afp_com_20260811T214159Z_doc_c4fa3t8.jpeg Juventus' forward and former Real Madrid player Cristiano Ronaldo leaves with his Spanish partner Georgina Rodriguez after attending a court hearing for tax evasion in Madrid on January 22, 2019. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T10:42:36.567+04:00 Did Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina plan a ‘decoy wedding’ before Cascais? Why 2,000 fans went to Madeira Lifestyle, Sport https://gulfnews.com/sport/ronaldo-and-georginas-wedding-why-everyone-got-the-venue-and-10m-budget-wrong-1.500638222 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/b2om03a4/Screenshot-2026-08-12-at-10.38.23-AM.png Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez married on Tuesday, exactly a year after she announced their engagement. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/hn8t44ns/Cristiano-Ronaldo-and-Georgina-Rodriguez21-081125-e72a04b057d942b7bf0be5e86362ca9c.jpg Georgina Rodríguez shares a photo of her engagement ring. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T10:42:14.534+04:00 Ronaldo and Georgina's wedding: Why everyone got the venue and £10m budget wrong Sport, Entertainment, Cristiano Ronaldo https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/tata-sons-chairman-n-chandrasekaran-to-step-down-in-2027-after-reappointment-deadlock-1.500638218 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-18/axq3fdo0/newsml_afp_com_20260218T043029Z_doc_97xz8f6.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T10:30:23.192+04:00 Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran to step down in 2027 after reappointment deadlock Markets https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-etihad-rank-among-middle-easts-top-3-airlines-in-2026-flyers-choice-awards-1.500638210 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/ma6akfm5/ETIHAD_AND_EMIRATES_COMBO_187e62016df_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T10:26:23.221+04:00 Emirates, Etihad rank among Middle East’s top 3 airlines in 2026 Flyers’ Choice Awards Aviation, Etihad Airways, Emirates airline https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/who-is-georgina-rodriguez-cristiano-ronaldos-longtime-love-and-now-wife-1.500638207 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/gcnkl2eo/newsml_afp_com_20260811T214240Z_doc_c4fa7g4.jpeg Cristiano Ronaldo with his Georgina Rodriguez. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T10:23:57.892+04:00 Who is Georgina Rodriguez, Cristiano Ronaldo’s longtime love and now wife? Football, Lifestyle, football, Cristiano Ronaldo https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/power-slap-returns-to-abu-dhabi-when-where-and-how-to-get-tickets-1.500638171 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/k9u7p9du/5931de51-97ce-4530-ab13-131fed7d3eba.jpg The event will see competitors go head-to-head in Power Slap’s distinctive format, where athletes compete in one-on-one slap-fighting matches. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/dbez9e5s/30caa85a-fde7-44f0-9838-e0116a15e6c8.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T10:20:00.000+04:00 Power Slap returns to Abu Dhabi: When, where and how to get tickets Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/ora-land-launches-blubay-in-karjat-reinforcing-mumbai-30-as-a-high-growth-nri-investment-1.500638188 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/4k7bmk3w/ORA-Land.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T10:17:58.823+04:00 ORA Land launches BluBay in Karjat, reinforcing Mumbai 3.0 as a high-growth NRI investment Company News, Company News https://gulfnews.com/sport/indian-expat-in-dubai-creates-coffee-bean-art-installation-for-juventus-1.500637536 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/wio4g7zx/IMG6017.jpg.jpeg The artists' work received over 30,000 likes on Instagram https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/4sgihhau/Kareemgraphy_prof_copy_jpg.jpeg The 47-year-old has honed his skills over years of work https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/nhpk8p3l/IMG0137_jpg.jpeg Kerim Alajbegović plays as a winger for Serie A club Juventus https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/8seboicn/AC_Milan_Horse_instalation_kareemgraphy_JPG__1_.jpeg The Indian artist also created artwork for AC Milan and Emirates which was presented at the 2024 Dubai World Cup Gulf News en 2026-08-12T10:11:49.976+04:00 Indian expat in Dubai creates coffee bean art installation for Juventus Sport, Football, UAE, UAE-Sport, India, Arts Culture, UAE, football, india, Dubai, art https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/7-things-to-do-midweek-in-the-uae-dining-deals-staycations-and-lucky-ali-concert-tickets-1.500638127 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/c0cqf0pf/Eid_meal_17236eca430_original_ratio.jpg So, if you're after a staycation, a roast worth planning your Sunday around, or tickets to see Lucky Ali live, here are seven things worth adding to your calendar this week. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-28/8r1z8ywt/1_16a0823c456_1874805_2957251606_16a0823c456_original_ratio.jpg Lucki Ali will perform in August, this year, in Dubai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-06/l63m2qil/Stock-HyperSpace.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T10:01:44.442+04:00 7 things to do midweek in the UAE: Dining deals, staycations and Lucky Ali concert tickets Entertainment, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/why-your-perfume-changes-after-you-wear-it-1.500631129 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/f7mjtbfr/perfumescent-1.png Perfume evolving from fresh top notes to a warm, lasting scent. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T10:00:00.000+04:00 Why your perfume changes after you wear it Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/asus-highlights-amd-ryzen-ai-max-devices-built-for-gaming-creation-productivity-and-ai-1.500638167 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/01sjfdv4/ASUS-x-GoProProduct.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T09:54:32.073+04:00 ASUS highlights AMD Ryzen AI Max+ devices built for gaming, creation, productivity and AI Company News, Company News https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/afghanistan-to-play-india-in-3-t20s-in-september-1.500638173 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/c6wqn2xs/Afghan.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T09:47:42.608+04:00 Afghanistan to play India in 3 T20s in September Cricket, cricket, Afghanistan https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/adnic-h1-profit-falls-14-after-geopolitical-risks-and-flood-claims-weigh-1.500638162 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/04/23/STOCK-ADNIC----Abu-Dhabi-National-Insurance-Co_18f0a038e18_large.JPG Afra Al Nofeli / Gulf News Gulf News en 2026-08-12T09:41:11.201+04:00 ADNIC H1 profit falls 14% after geopolitical risks and flood claims weigh Markets https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/cristiano-ronaldo-is-finally-married-to-georgina-rodríguez-1.500637922 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-12/ysrlffd7/preview.jpg Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez Gulf News en 2026-08-12T09:39:32.651+04:00 Cristiano Ronaldo marries Georgina Rodríguez after 10 years together Football, Lifestyle, Entertainment, football, Cristiano Ronaldo https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/talabat-lifts-2026-outlook-after-orders-grow-but-q2-profit-falls-18-1.500638132 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-28/ekp6m772/_1x_1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T09:24:58.339+04:00 talabat lifts 2026 outlook after orders grow, but Q2 profit falls 18% Markets https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/ega-h1-earnings-rise-11-while-al-taweelah-recovery-gathers-pace-1.500638121 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/06/24/EGA-silicon-metal-production-unit_181948a7490_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T09:01:30.740+04:00 EGA H1 earnings rise 11% while Al Taweelah recovery gathers pace Markets https://gulfnews.com/uae/emirati-women-in-private-sector-715-hold-skilled-jobs-698-are-35-or-younger-1.500638108 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/w62v9uxq/IMG6422.jpeg Young Emirati women drive skilled roles and leadership in UAE private sector https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/ejxpt76n/IMG6420.jpeg Young Emirati women drive skilled roles and leadership in UAE private sector https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/044nnrvp/IMG6421.jpeg Government policies, Nafis boost women’s rise in key private-sector industries Gulf News en 2026-08-12T08:58:20.923+04:00 Emirati women in private sector: 71.5% hold skilled jobs, 69.8% are 35 or younger UAE, UAE, Emiratisation https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/kabhi-alvida-naa-kehna-turns-20-shah-rukh-khans-most-stinging-raw-role-after-the-smarmy-rahuls-and-rajs-1.500638091 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/7b9v9u76/srk.jpg Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji in KANK Gulf News en 2026-08-12T08:57:54.016+04:00 Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna turns 20: Shah Rukh Khan’s most stinging, raw role after the smarmy Rahuls and Rajs Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/presight-q2-profit-jumps-30-to-dh1168-million-as-ai-contracts-build-1.500638101 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/03/17/Stock-Presight-AI_186eec52de3_large.jpg Presight AI’s majority shareholder is G42, the UAE technology conglomerate backed by Microsoft Corp. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T08:42:46.310+04:00 Presight Q2 profit jumps 30% to Dh116.8 million as AI contracts build Markets https://gulfnews.com/your-money/saving-investment/dirham-strength-against-indian-pakistani-rupees-and-philippine-peso-opens-lucrative-transfer-window-for-expats-1.500301712 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-12/8ep1dcx9/Stock-exchange-remit 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 2026-08-12T08:34:18.925+04:00 Indian rupee, Pakistani rupee and Philippine peso stay soft, lifting dirham value for expats. Should you remit now? YourMoney-Saving-Investment, Pakistan, Philippines, India, Markets, Pakistan, Indian Rupee, india, Philippines, Philippine peso, UAE remittance https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/flying-from-dubai-or-abu-dhabi-today-check-emirates-etihad-air-arabia-flight-status-1.500638089 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/08/02/STOCK-Zayed-International-airport---Abu-Dhabi_191131ec55b_large.jpg Passengers at Dubai International Airport as UAE airlines monitor flight operations amid continued regional disruption. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T08:32:10.445+04:00 Flying from Dubai or Abu Dhabi today? Check Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia flight status Aviation, Travel, Etihad Airways, Emirates Group, FlyDubai, Emirates airline, Dubai Airport, Air Arabia https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/our-sticky-love-is-gangster-hometown-cha-cha-cha-fans-have-mixed-feelings-about-jung-hae-in-ha-youngs-k-drama-1.500638072 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/c7kf8n54/ourstickylove.webp Jung Hae-in and Ha Young in Our Sticky Love. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T08:30:00.000+04:00 Our Sticky Love is gangster Hometown Cha Cha Cha: Fans have mixed feelings about Jung Hae-in, Ha Young's K-Drama Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/us-iran-standoff-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-aug-12-2026-1.500638084 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/01/21/Emirates_check-in_resources1_16a310732da_large.jpg Most flights in the UAE are operating, though several major international carriers have extended suspensions of services to the UAE and other destinations in the Middle East. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T08:19:48.274+04:00 US-Iran standoff: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 12, 2026) UAE, Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/manila-cleans-up-trash-choked-river-after-days-of-heavy-rain-1.500637713 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/uvbsavxa/newsml_afp_com_20260811T042434Z_doc_c4d26nq.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T08:00:00.000+04:00 Manila cleans up trash-choked river after days of heavy rain Asia, news-video https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/julie-andrews-90-bows-out-of-princess-diaries-3-leaves-anne-hathaway-without-her-queen-wouldnt-need-granny-1.500638058 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/6n1yfq58/julie-andrwws.jpg According to Andrews, the creative team had been asking her throughout the previous year whether she would consider coming back. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T07:54:55.062+04:00 Julie Andrews, 90, bows out of Princess Diaries 3, leaves Anne Hathaway without her queen: ‘Wouldn’t need Granny’ Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-forecast-temperatures-to-hit-49c-as-humidity-fog-return-this-weekend-1.500638013 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/p2xsztb8/Hot-summer.avif Temperatures will range from 44°C to 49°C in internal areas, while coastal areas and islands will record highs of between 40°C and 46°C. Mountain temperatures will reach between 32°C and 38°C. Relative humidity could climb as high as 80% along the coast and in mountainous areas. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T07:54:52.513+04:00 UAE weather forecast: Temperatures to hit 49°C as humidity, fog return this weekend Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/rybakina-ousts-osaka-to-book-toronto-semi-final-against-gauff-1.500637975 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/0urrdoan/newsml_afp_com_20260811T000000Z_PH_GTY_2290099086.jpeg Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan celebrates match point against Naomi Osaka of Japan during the quarterfinals on day ten of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 11, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T07:48:31.490+04:00 Rybakina ousts Osaka to book Toronto semi-final against Gauff Tennis https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/heavy-morning-traffic-expected-on-key-sharjah-dubai-routes-1.500638044 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/sd40pz23/Google-Maps Gulf News en 2026-08-12T07:44:27.847+04:00 Heavy morning traffic expected on key Sharjah-Dubai routes Transport https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/mindhunter-season-3-was-always-on-the-cards-netflix-co-ceo-ted-sarandos-offers-fresh-hope-to-fans-1.500638047 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/btwsndq8/mindhunter.jpg Ted Sarandos, Netflix's co-CEO, has revealed that he personally wished David Fincher's serial-killer drama had returned for a third season Gulf News en 2026-08-12T07:40:59.902+04:00 Mindhunter season 3 was always on the cards, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos offers fresh hope to fans Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-confirms-secret-plane-switch-after-nato-summit-in-turkey-amid-iran-threat-1.500638045 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/jfoqd5n3/preview.jpg As Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth watches at left, President Donald Trump gestures as he switches planes at U.S. Air Force Base, RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk Eastern England, on his way back to Washington from the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/c4p0swsu/preview.jpg Catering trucks are parked at Air Force One on the tarmac as the motorcade carrying U.S. President Donald Trump arrives on the tarmac to depart following the NATO summit at Ankara International Airport in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/pbf4swja/preview.jpg Catering trucks are parked at Air Force One on the tarmac as the motorcade carrying US President Donald Trump arrives on the tarmac to depart following the Nato summit at Ankara International Airport in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T07:27:53.692+04:00 Trump confirms secret plane 'switch' after Nato summit in Turkey amid Iran threat Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/back-to-school-in-uae-five-apps-every-university-student-should-download-1.500637427 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/fsqlqm30/1_16a084c1441_2208548_1764906326_16a084c1441_original_ratio.jpg These five apps can help with everything from studying and organising your work to finding discounts and making your next presentation look better. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/zv7ibx3g/canva https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/s7klstv1/e1ee07a9-27a1-4b34-8c82-9d334bf4544b.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/rwbpbcd1/1ce9e0cb-5fa2-4d23-bb57-dd03e4652fca.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/3vy1nsj8/08eb91d7-afa9-4c1d-98c3-6d92e3e4dca4.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/zn0wn1rg/ff66b411-3643-4f61-930a-246a9a06e55c.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T07:20:32.388+04:00 Back to school in UAE? Five apps every university student should download Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/mohanlal-vows-support-for-veteran-actor-mohan-sharma-in-old-age-home-1.500637734 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/1avltudv/DSSSS.jpg Veteran actor-producer Mohan Sharma and Malayalam superstar Mohanlal. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T07:15:00.000+04:00 Mohanlal vows support for veteran actor Mohan Sharma in old-age home South-Indian, viral https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/tehran-strait-of-hormuz-stays-shut-as-us-iran-diplomacy-push-continues-1.500636861 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/i61wjq62/gulfnews2026-08-09ge403fpkHormuz.avif Small boats line the shore as cargo ships and other commercial vessels appear anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, in Iran. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/5kecorqj/HPcuLPOWUAAxR4d.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T07:05:32.284+04:00 Tehran: Strait of Hormuz stays shut as US-Iran diplomacy push continues Gulf, Mena, Americas, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/tropical-storm-hits-tokyo-area-leaving-thousands-without-power-before-moving-west-1.500637990 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/763l5us4/preview.jpg Passengers line up in front of an All Nippon Airways counter at Haneda airport in Tokyo following flight cancellations due to Tropical Storm Chan-hom Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (Katsuya Miyagawa/Kyodo News via AP) Gulf News en 2026-08-12T06:31:33.336+04:00 Tropical storm hits Tokyo area, leaving thousands without power before moving west Japan storm Chanhom landfall Tokyo https://gulfnews.com/uae/watan-se-door-watan-ki-khushbo-the-man-behind-sharjahs-pakistan-chowk-1.500637490 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/lcxjogmq/Suhail-khawar.jpg Pakistani expatriate Sohail Khawar who came to the UAE in 1979, runs multiple businesses a large segment of serving the community here. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/7jv8nay0/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-09-at-6.25.58-PM.jpeg Khawar, since opening his first Sharjah shop in 2000, has built the groceries, sweet counters and restaurants that gave the area its name: Pakistan Chowk. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/czcrjulz/Hilly-Natural-Mountains-Aesthetics-Mood-Photo-Collage-19.png Al Nawab Restaurant, Pakistan Supermarket, Al Hajaj Grocery, and Pakistan Sweets all located in one square intersection in Al Mujarrah. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/vhae05ex/D9A5208.JPG Sweets counter in Pakistan Supermarket. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/vaovdcus/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-09-at-6.25.59-PM.jpeg Al Hajaj Grocery was first opened in Sharjah in 2000. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/b39rturb/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-09-at-6.25.55-PM-4.jpeg Food counter outside Pakistan Sweets, where you can order various Pakistani snacks. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/y1sol151/D9A5174.JPG Shoppers buying vegetables from Pakistan in Pakistan Supermarket. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/4lriyf6b/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-09-at-6.25.57-PM-2.jpeg Mangos being sold in Al Hajaj Grocery. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/3o4qo94u/D9A5136.JPG Staff preparing customer's order of Chole in Pakistan Sweets. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/la8oqzvt/D9A5189.JPG Resident looking to buy mangos in Pakistan Supermarket during mango season. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/g73p2q1t/D9A5077.JPG Decorated Dhokli for festive occasions. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T06:22:57.086+04:00 Meet the man behind Sharjah's famous and beloved Pakistan Chowk UAE, people, Pakistan, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/watch-saif-ali-khan-turns-heads-with-impressive-bowling-in-london-1.500637946 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-09/zqkrmh1l/newsml_afp_com_20251209T135041Z_doc_87ju34t.jpeg Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan Gulf News en 2026-08-12T06:07:00.000+04:00 Watch: Saif Ali Khan turns heads with impressive bowling in London Cricket, BollyWood, bollywood, cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/drone-strikes-hit-libyas-key-western-oil-town-as-a-car-bomb-kills-an-officer-in-the-east-1.500637208 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/bkqs3cak/preview.jpg Monday's first drone strike ignited a massive blaze at the Zawiya refinery's gasoline-storage tank that burned through the night and into Tuesday afternoon. Drone strikes continued on Tuesday, hitting the town's power plant and oil refinery, the state-run National Oil Corporation said. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T06:04:40.546+04:00 Drone strikes hit Libya's key western oil town as a car bomb kills an officer in the east libya drone attacks oil fire militias https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/education/uae-school-calendar-2026-27-term-dates-and-holidays-1.500637553 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-23/igcy5s1s/UAEschools Picture used for illustrative purposes. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T06:00:00.000+04:00 UAE school calendar 2026-27: Term dates and holidays Living-Education, Education, UAE schools, UAE school holidays https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/uk-europe-uae-road-corridor-air-freight-how-spinneys-rewired-its-food-supply-network-1.500637581 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/tb626f64/1R5A2220-Enhanced-NR-2.jpg Spinneys is expanding its supply network as shipping disruptions force retailers to find alternative routes for bringing food products into the UAE. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/agjikh3s/GCSX3696.JPG “Every crisis will bring and open many doors of opportunities,” Kumar said https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/4pokspp8/Copy-of-SpinneysMeydan0113-2.jpg Spinneys is continuing its UAE and regional expansion despite higher freight costs and disruption to international shipping routes. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/r2i3atxo/Copy-of-1R5A2159-Enhanced-NR.jpg The UAE grocer is expanding its manufacturing and private-label operations as it seeks greater control over its supply chain. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T06:00:00.000+04:00 UK-Europe-UAE road corridor, air freight: How Spinneys rewired its food supply network Retail, UAE Shopping Malls https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missile-ahead-of-us-south-korea-drills-1.500637982 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/12/31/A-man-watches-a-television-screen-showing-a-news-broadcast-with-file-footage-of-a-North-Korean-missile-test--at-a-railway-station-in-Seoul-on-December-31--2022-after-North-Korea-fired-three-short-range-ballistic-missiles-according-to-South-Korea-s-military._185676321e4_large.jpg South Korean military detected at around 6:00 am (2100 GMT on Tuesday) a ballistic missile launched by North Korea from the Wonsan area towards the East Sea," Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a message to reporters on Wednedsay (Aug. 12). Gulf News en 2026-08-12T05:53:21.226+04:00 North Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of US-South Korea drills Asia https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/nawah-empowering-leaders-who-will-shape-abu-dhabis-future-1.500637151 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/isstlhus/OPN-ABU-DHABI-1-Read-Only.jpg Thriving cultural ecosystems are powered by human talent, individuals who bring local identity and creativity to life. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/ufkwbqrr/Saood-Abdulaziz-Al-Hosani.jpeg Saood Abdulaziz Al Hosani Gulf News en 2026-08-12T05:42:00.000+04:00 NAWAH: Empowering leaders who will shape Abu Dhabi’s future Op-Eds, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/its-not-going-to-be-an-easy-ride-for-alex-eala-at-the-cincinnati-open-1.500637940 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/sujldfwp/newsml_afp_com_20260807T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289548574.jpeg Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates against Caty McNally of the United States during day six of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 07, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T05:32:00.000+04:00 It’s not going to be an easy ride for Alex Eala at the Cincinnati Open Tennis, Filipina tennis player, Philippines, Alex Eala https://gulfnews.com/technology/googles-gemini-ai-assistant-hits-1-billion-users-1.500637993 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/s7s78bev/newsml_afp_com_20260630T000000Z_PH_GTY_2284085450.jpeg Google Gemini, Google's family of generative artificial intelligence models and AI assistant, is advertised on Bay Wheels bikes on June 30, 2026 in San Francisco, California. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T05:15:24.346+04:00 Google's Gemini AI assistant hits 1 billion users Technology https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/why-uae-travellers-now-face-longer-wait-for-new-schengen-travel-permit-for-europe-trips-1.500637366 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/01/04/Stock-Schengen-Visa_18cd3a340b2_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T05:05:00.000+04:00 Why UAE travellers now face longer wait for new Schengen travel permit for Europe trips Tourism, Travel, Europe, UAE Travel, Schengen visa, Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/how-much-sleep-do-world-leaders-really-get-1.500637486 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/k58e7557/COLLAGE-SLEEP Clockwise from top left: Margaret Thatcher, Donald Trump, Narendra Modi, Sanae Takaichi, Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron. The political fascination with leaders who sleep for only a few hours reflects a wider tendency to associate sleeping less with stamina, productivity and commitment. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-27/0hotsk6v/newsml_afp_com_20260727T102521Z_doc_c3a74zq.jpeg Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the Prime Minister’s Office after the 221st extraordinary session of the Diet, in Tokyo on July 27, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-27/xg4eq7bv/Donald-Trump US President Donald Trump has long described himself as a short sleeper. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-20/zu4wymdc/newsml_afp_com_20260720T060941Z_doc_c2lr4yk.jpeg India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the media on the first day of the monsoon session of the parliament in New Delhi on July 20, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/l1f6wzhb/French_President_Emmanuel_Macron_1833ab7bad4_original_ratio.jpg French President Emmanuel Macron has been reported to operate on remarkably little sleep. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-18/l2cco8a1/newsml_afp_com_20260618T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282241001.jpeg Former US President Barack Obama speaks during the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in John Lewis Plaza on June 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/alcoa7c4/newsml_afp_com_20260630T183609Z_doc_b8tw2w7.jpeg Former German chancellor Angela Merkel speaks during the presentation of the painting “Portrait of former Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel” by French-German artist Jeremie Queyras at the Bode Museum in Berlin on June 30, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2013/4/8/1_16a080b36f9.1168074_2034310793_16a080b36f9_large.jpg This is a 1980 file photo showing British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Thatcher earned the title ‘Iron Lady’ for her hard line against communism. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T05:03:00.000+04:00 How much sleep do world leaders really get? Europe, Asia, Americas, Donald Trump, Narendra Modi https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/im-the-original-item-girl-usha-uthup-on-embracing-age-her-brassy-bedroom-voice-and-how-dhurandhar-gave-her-career-a-new-boost-1.500637557 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2017/10/17/1_16a083d7d35.2107860_318907289_16a083d7d35_large.jpg Usha Uthup in action https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2017/10/17/1_16a083d7d19.2107859_767992464_16a083d7d19_large.jpg Usha Uthup https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-10/9eyjodx0/dhurandhar-2-advance-booking-crushes-stree-2-in-premiere-juggernaut-loading-103854393-16x90.jpg.webp Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-22/5o0rfy1e/202505223409894.jpeg Usha Uthup https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-24/x3nrl8vi/ANI_20260424154612.jpg Singer Usha Uthup (Photo/Instagram@singerushauthup) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-25/zv05wrc2/202607253877507.jpg Usha Uthup says the ‘song is always bigger than the singer Gulf News en 2026-08-12T05:01:00.000+04:00 ‘I’m the original item girl’: Usha Uthup on embracing age, her brassy 'bedroom voice' and how Dhurandhar gave her career a new boost Entertainment, BollyWood, India, Music, Pakistan, bollywood, Pakistan, india, Music https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/uae-net-zero-push-could-create-200000-jobs-taqa-targets-young-emiratis-1.500637528 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/cowdj942/IMG6406.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/uig2rdkg/PHOTO_2026_08_11_14_05_50.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-12T05:00:00.000+04:00 UAE Net Zero push could create 200,000 jobs, TAQA Transmission targets young Emiratis Energy https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/drew-barrymore-divorce-took-me-years-to-get-over-1.500637029 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/h8srhftw/202608113899439.jpeg Drew Barrymore: Divorce took me years to get over Gulf News en 2026-08-12T04:35:03.148+04:00 Drew Barrymore: Divorce took me years to get over Drew Barrymore https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/russia-frees-former-us-marine-amid-health-fears-1.500637720 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/s056goai/ANI_20260811202610.jpg Former US Marine Robert Gilman (Blue Cap) is set to land at Andrews Air Force Base in Washington, DC (Photo/@SecRubio X) Gulf News en 2026-08-12T04:31:32.980+04:00 Russia frees former US Marine amid health fears Americas, Europe https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-expat-in-dubai-dies-at-hyderabad-airport-on-the-way-home-to-kerala-for-onam-1.500637887 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/twp2bhp2/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-11-at-10.53.28-PM.jpeg Saneesh Babu Gulf News en 2026-08-12T04:30:00.000+04:00 Indian expat in Dubai dies at Hyderabad airport on the way home to Kerala for Onam UAE, India, UAE, kerala, Indian expats, india, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/total-solar-eclipse-where-it-will-be-visible-and-how-long-it-lasts-1.500637973 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/5g6w5w05/download.webp Eclipses happen when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth, casting a narrow band of shadow across our planet. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T04:24:30.537+04:00 Total solar eclipse: Where it will be visible and how long it lasts World https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/car-bomb-kills-haftar-intel-chief-in-eastern-libya-2-1.500637944 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-17/nli6ukti/newsml_afp_com_20260517T072820Z_doc_b3377gb.jpeg A billboard showing an image of Libyan leader Khalifa Haftar erected on top of a military building close to the "Dara’ al-Karama 2". Military exercises were held in the Ras al-Alba region in southeastern Libya. File photo taken on May 16. 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T04:17:20.944+04:00 Car bomb kills Haftar intel chief in eastern Libya Africa https://gulfnews.com/world/us-allies-warn-unannounced-missile-launches-raise-danger-of-deadly-miscalculation-1.500637953 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-07/z3wglzfk/preview.jpg Vanuatu, one of China's closest partners in the Pacific Islands, joined condemnation of Beijing's test of a long-range missile that landed in the Pacific Ocean. In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a long-range ballistic missile bursts out of the sea during a test launched from a Chinese nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific on Monday, July 6, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T04:08:13.739+04:00 US, allies warn unannounced missile launches raise danger of deadly 'miscalculation' World https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/entrepreneurial-thinking-is-becoming-every-young-persons-greatest-competitive-advantage-1.500637640 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-29/f104sjlp/OPN-EMIRATI-YOUTH-1-Read-Only.jpg Entrepreneurship teaches young people to take initiative. It teaches them that when they encounter a problem, they can investigate it; when they see an unmet need, they can respond to it; and when circumstances change, they can find another way forward. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/ohf71lag/Sara_Al_Nuaimi.JPG Sara Abdelaziz Al Nuaimi Gulf News en 2026-08-12T03:56:00.000+04:00 Entrepreneurial thinking is becoming every young person’s greatest competitive advantage Op-Eds, Entrepreneurship https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/irans-rezaei-sets-sweeping-conditions-for-hormuz-reopening-as-us-talks-hit-new-impasse-1.500637980 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/ozlu6c4d/rezaee.jpeg Iranian Major Gen. Mohsen Rezaei, newly-appointed secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T03:55:00.260+04:00 Iran's Rezaei sets sweeping conditions for Hormuz reopening as US talks hit new impasse Mena https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/oil-nears-90-as-hormuz-hopes-fade-why-the-shock-may-last-months-1.500637966 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/fsx64h2s/Hormuz.jpg A man sits on a surfboard as a container ship and other commercial vessels appear anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, in Iran. Gulf News en 2026-08-12T03:20:23.803+04:00 Oil nears $90 as Hormuz hopes fade: Why the shock may last months Energy https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/uae-issues-173-extradition-decisions-in-money-laundering-and-terrorism-cases-1.500637848 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/ti70rqcx/Mofa Among the cases were the 2026 extradition of three wanted individuals to Belgium on allegations of money laundering, drug trafficking. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T22:39:10.557+04:00 UAE issues 173 extradition decisions in money laundering and terrorism cases Crime, crime https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/yemen/yemen-coastguard-says-six-killed-in-houthi-strike-on-ship-in-red-sea-1.500637371 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/kz523nw4/gulfnews2025-07-08nnd66ul91x1.avif The breakdown of the UN-backed 2022 accord came as the Houthis announced a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T22:34:15.657+04:00 Yemen coastguard says six killed in Houthi strike on ship in Red Sea Yemen, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/imagine-doing-your-shopping-then-meeting-the-uae-president-1.500637837 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/yzaji783/HPdrBR-bIAAfBES.jpg During the visit, the President was seen greeting shoppers, warmly shaking hands with employees and interacting with people inside the store. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T22:12:26.932+04:00 Imagine doing your shopping... then meeting the UAE President UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/14-filipino-seafarers-repatriated-after-mt-acheloos-attack-in-oman-1.500637860 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/bnw3o6dm/76905219915218126592156406422000541456061905n.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-11T22:07:09.691+04:00 14 Filipino seafarers repatriated after MT Acheloos attack in Oman Philippines, Oman https://gulfnews.com/technology/uae-thwarts-416-cyberattacks-every-second-with-advanced-cyber-defences-1.500637752 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/gxg8ks3k/UAE The UAE's advanced cybersecurity infrastructure enables authorities to intercept the attacks without disrupting services or affecting residents and businesses. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T21:23:38.908+04:00 UAE thwarts 416 cyberattacks every second with advanced cyber defences Technology, Crime, cybercrime https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/qatar-detects-27-individuals-who-submitted-false-certificates-for-healthcare-licences-1.500637814 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/1umtu5cl/images.jpg Preliminary screening is designed to identify false credentials early. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T21:17:00.066+04:00 Qatar detects 27 individuals who submitted false certificates for healthcare licences Qatar, Qatar https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/air-india-pilot-smoked-marijuana-failed-2-drug-tests-after-300ft-plunge-report-1.500637796 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/6kbvb44i/pilot.avif At least 20 passengers and four crew members were injured, including two crew members who suffered spinal injuries around the neck and tailbone, according to Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T20:54:34.508+04:00 Air India pilot smoked marijuana, failed 2 drug tests after 300ft plunge: Report India, Aviation, india, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/hanover-airport-disrupted-by-drone-week-after-leipzig-explosives-find-1.500637767 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/hoigmhz4/1500x500.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-11T20:24:34.254+04:00 Hanover Airport disrupted by drone week after Leipzig explosives find Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/bahrain/bahrain-jails-two-men-for-life-over-spying-for-irans-revolutionary-guard-1.500637745 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/n7y7ht3f/Bahrain Investigation began after Cyber Crime Directorate identified a social media account that allegedly expressed support forIranian terrorist attacks targeting Bahrain. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T20:03:17.288+04:00 Bahrain jails two men for life over spying for Iran's Revolutionary Guard Bahrain, Bahrain, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/technology/60-of-manufacturers-target-full-digitalisation-as-cyber-risks-grow-1.500637750 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/x5jzwd8u/IMG6746.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-11T20:02:10.484+04:00 60% of manufacturers target full digitalisation as cyber risks grow Technology https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/why-ionic-hair-tools-tame-frizz-the-static-science-1.500629964 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/mzjzfpem/haircaretools-1.jpg A comparison of frizzy and smooth hair using ionic technology Gulf News en 2026-08-11T20:00:00.000+04:00 Why ionic hair tools tame frizz: The static science Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-airports-handle-more-than-113-billion-passengers-in-ten-years-1.500637684 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/2tbhzzfn/Dubai-Airports The data showed passenger traffic climbed 26.1 per cent over the decade to 156.87 million travellers in 2025, while aircraft movements rose 21% to 828,570 take-offs and landings. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T19:44:01.764+04:00 UAE airports handle more than 1.13 billion passengers in ten years Aviation, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-arrests-two-minors-over-alleged-isis-plot-targeting-place-of-worship-1.500637679 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/nm1uzj04/Kuwait The two suspects have been referred to the competent judicial authorities to complete legal proceedings in accordance with Kuwaiti law. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T19:42:32.299+04:00 Kuwait arrests two minors over alleged ISIS plot targeting place of worship Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/technology/youtube-raises-monetisation-requirements-for-new-creators-from-2027-1.500637658 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/dawi3kdf/Youtube The new thresholds will apply only to creators joining the programme after the changes come into force and will not affect those already enrolled. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T19:41:13.657+04:00 YouTube raises monetisation requirements for new creators from 2027 Technology, technology https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/lebanon-becomes-first-middle-east-country-to-formally-abolish-death-penalty-1.500637650 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/s91x79lx/Leb Lawmakers approved the bill during a two-day legislative session that also included debate on a long-disputed general amnesty law. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T19:38:54.145+04:00 Lebanon becomes first Middle East country to formally abolish death penalty Mena, Lebanon https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/abu-dhabi-police-urge-truck-drivers-to-follow-safety-rules-1.500637639 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/mcb0ecxx/Abu-Dhabi-Police The Traffic and Patrols Directorate called on drivers to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy by carrying out routine inspections and maintenance. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T19:37:26.129+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police urge truck drivers to follow safety rules Transport, UAE, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-standoff-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-this-evening-august-11-1.500637649 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/yk06argi/gulfnews2026-07-30vjv3981bgulfnews2026-07-21uv6p89jxUK.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-11T18:17:27.356+04:00 US-Iran standoff: What UAE residents need to know this evening (August 11) Mena, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-group-opens-more-than-100-jobs-across-aviation-and-corporate-divisions-1.500637590 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/flpxt1j4/Emirates Successful candidates will receive competitive employment packages that vary according to the role and seniority. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/0soxl4ym/gulfnews2025-07-2208djfobv1920emiratesgroupstaffphoto.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-11T17:48:45.490+04:00 Emirates Group opens more than 100 jobs across aviation and corporate divisions Aviation, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/shamsa-entertainment-city-opens-in-aljada-for-sharjah-summer-campaign-1.500637333 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/bpahw5x1/Shamsa-City.jpg The family entertainment destination will run until September 5 under the theme “Shamsa Festival – Where Joy Shines”, with activities designed to combine entertainment, learning and creativity for children and young visitors. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T17:18:00.178+04:00 Shamsa Entertainment City opens in Aljada for Sharjah summer campaign Entertainment, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/four-killed-five-injured-in-cairo-residential-building-collapse-1.500637365 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/ez1ze3q3/Building-collapse-in-Cairo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-11T17:14:27.204+04:00 Four killed, five injured in Cairo residential building collapse Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/15-workers-killed-32-injured-in-horrific-collision-in-egypts-ismailia-1.500637511 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/kknhwdiy/Egypt.jpg The crash occurred on Al Dawawis road in the Al Qassasin district, prompting a major emergency response as police and ambulance crews rushed to the scene. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T17:11:38.757+04:00 18 workers killed, 32 injured in horrific collision in Egypt’s Ismailia Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/uae-traffic-update-heavy-congestion-on-dubai-sharjah-routes-this-evening-1.500637541 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-17/06uni9un/Stock-Emirates-road-traffic Emirates road traffic Gulf News en 2026-08-11T17:09:33.460+04:00 UAE traffic update: Heavy congestion on Dubai-Sharjah routes this evening Transport, UAE, Dubai, Sharjah, Traffic https://gulfnews.com/uae/readers-share-their-summer-sunset-photos-1.500628979 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/snqb0ebc/IMG2160.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/esck7j11/Alia-Fayed.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/9l8j5k2f/Jayson-Esguerra.jpeg "This breathtaking view captures the core identity of the United Arab Emirates. The contrast between the natural, timeless desert sun and the ultra-modern skyline mirrors a nation deeply rooted in its heritage while relentlessly engineering the future. The glowing towers do not just represent structural heights; they reflect the UAE's golden era of global leadership, visionary ambition, and unified progress." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/7rbvrqd5/Jayson-Esguerra-2.jpeg "The Sentinel of Tomorrow— A tiny observer bridging past traditions and future horizons." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/abids1nh/Sajjad-Salam.jpeg "Taken during a vibrant sunset along with Etisalat Head Office standing tall as usual, June 25, 2026, Sunset at Capital City, Muroor Rd. Abu Dhabi." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/cbcg85iq/Sajjad-Salam-2.jpeg "Framing the Sunset, minarets cut against an endless gradient in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi on July 29." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/77oemg1p/Ritika-Saxena.jpg The Ocean's Last Prayer Location - Umm Al Quwain beach https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/xnl60j2y/Ritika-Saxena-2.jpg "The Last Ray of Hope Dubai Production City May 2021." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/6j16zrzh/Ritika-Saxena-3.jpg "Whispering Dunes Location: Sharjah, UAE (Desert Safari)" https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/1kz5l96z/Joy-Gonzales.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/itoa5i1g/Nick-Griffiths.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/7p2t04rp/Florencia-Cuestas.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/suphcml6/Astha-Balwani.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/t0tdsxhw/Hussain.jpg 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https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/8sg1l439/Illauddin-Naziruddin.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/47iz2766/Maryam__Naveed.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/m08vj3wp/Zayan-Khawaja.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/ur16zs8v/Zainab-Ammar-Zainab.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/vh8w7h8o/Shivangi-Gupta.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/27u05wf9/Mohammed-Saad-Khan.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/u8w6wsy6/IMG3707.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/nil19b5f/Caren-Shaaya-2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-11T16:46:51.590+04:00 Readers share their summer sunset photos UAE, Living-UAE https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/daiso-japan-your-one-stop-back-to-school-shop-with-5000-essentials-starting-from-dh3-1.500637454 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/cmn7fwcq/Daiso-Japan-1.gif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/fuayd3tn/Daiso-Japan-2.gif Gulf News en 2026-08-11T16:40:08.637+04:00 DAISO Japan: Your one-stop back-to-school shop with 5,000+ essentials starting from Dh3 Company News, Company News https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/dubai-announces-three-day-public-holiday-for-prophet-mohammeds-birthday-1.500637499 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/ilxkugnd/gulfnews2026-08-07vddrl9c0SheikhZayedGrandMosque17adc59e415originalratio.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-11T16:35:56.463+04:00 Dubai announces three-day public holiday for Prophet Mohammed's Birthday Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/injured-abu-dhabi-cat-with-infected-paw-and-tail-rescued-after-painful-ordeal-set-for-surgery-and-adoption-1.500637476 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/a0ji5j8p/cat.jpeg The cat is named Noah. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T16:31:45.607+04:00 Injured Abu Dhabi cat with infected paw and tail rescued after painful ordeal, set for surgery and adoption UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ha-youngs-our-sticky-love-promotions-cancelled-over-ancestral-past-agency-apologises-very-heavy-hearted-1.500637419 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/47892wka/ourstickylove.jpg The trouble began on the variety show Problem Child in House, which aired on August 7. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T16:02:50.507+04:00 Ha Young’s Our Sticky Love promotions cancelled over ancestral past; agency apologises: 'Very heavy hearted' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-car-detailing-and-cleaning-kits-on-amazonae-2026-keep-your-car-looking-its-best-1.500630436 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/9sc1f1ya/carcleaningkit-1.png Complete car detailing kit beside a freshly polished vehicle. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T16:00:00.000+04:00 Best car detailing and cleaning kits on amazon.ae 2026: Keep your car looking its best Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/business/tax-news/uae-seizes-845m-non-compliant-tobacco-and-drink-products-in-six-month-tax-drive-1.500637430 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/05/30/tobacco-e-cigarettes-cigarettes_18fc81bdd9a_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-11T15:55:29.602+04:00 UAE seizes 8.45m non-compliant tobacco and drink products in six-month tax drive Tax News https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-announces-three-day-break-for-prophet-mohammeds-birthday-1.500637421 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/9kcmozpu/gulfnewsimport20190415Kuwaitresources116a4505d5b9large.avif The decision applies to all ministries, government departments, public authorities and state institutions and marks the Prophet’s birthday for the Islamic year 1448 AH. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T15:54:31.815+04:00 Kuwait announces three-day break for Prophet Mohammed’s birthday Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/uae/traffic-fines-piling-up-dubai-police-explains-your-options-1.500637423 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/xqgd3jso/HPcDTUtWgAEYkeN.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/bcrj87k5/gulfnewsimport20200206Traffic-Fines1701a9c95fclarge.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-11T15:51:10.962+04:00 Traffic fines piling up? Dubai Police explains your options UAE, Dubai, UAE traffic fines, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippine-vp-duterte-hit-with-criminal-charge-over-marcos-threat-1.500637343 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/nmgo4i23/gulfnews2026-07-074qdq0guhScreengrab-vp-sara-3Mar2026-Sara-Dutertes-threats-bribery-allegations-replayed-at-House-hearing-2048x1133.avif A screengrab from Vice President Sara Duterte's online media briefing in November 2024 captures the moment she made remarks that prosecutors say threatened President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and then-House Speaker Martin Romualdez — statements that have become one of the most hotly contested pieces of evidence in her Senate impeachment trial. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T15:33:39.834+04:00 Philippine VP Duterte hit with criminal charge over Marcos 'threat' Philippines https://gulfnews.com/sport/t20-stars-headline-dp-world-ilt20-season-5-pre-auction-signings-1.500637374 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/hbx8pt00/DP-World-ILT20-Season-5-Pre-Auction-Signings.jpg.jpeg DP World ILT20 Season 5 pre-auction signings have been announced https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/jcrfzyjb/DP_World_ILT20_Season_5_Pre_Auction_Signings_jpg__2_.jpeg The tournament runs from 22 November to 20 December 2026, with 34 matches. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/06/08/David-Miller-of-South-Africa-bats-_18ff93fb022_large.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/svee07ro/newsml_afp_com_20260216T160056Z_doc_97qy7t4.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/oe9dsyzg/Afghanistan_s_Mujeeb_Ur_Rahman__16bb85f5bb6_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-11T15:25:42.569+04:00 T20 stars headline DP World ILT20 Season 5 Pre-Auction Signings Sport, Cricket, UAE-Sport, UAE, cricket, ILT20 https://gulfnews.com/world/heavy-snow-blankets-parts-of-south-africa-as-cold-snap-intensifies-1.500637359 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/95bs853r/newsml_afp_com_20260810T170926Z_doc_c4c73za.jpeg Children throw snow at each other on Nottingham Road near Pietermaritzburg/ https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/ku61ryk2/newsml_afp_com_20260810T171211Z_doc_c4c73zb.jpeg A general view of snow fall as seen from Nottingham Road near Pietermaritzburg on August 10, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/awzvdt3l/newsml_afp_com_20260810T171011Z_doc_c4c73zc.jpeg Children play with snow opposite Nottingham Road near Pietermaritzburg on August 10, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/kulcivpu/newsml_afp_com_20260810T171204Z_doc_c4c73z6.jpeg A general view of snow fall as seen from Nottingham Road near Pietermaritzburg on August 10, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/366q74r3/newsml_afp_com_20260810T170905Z_doc_c4c73yx.jpeg A general view of snow fall as seen from Nottingham Road near Pietermaritzburg on August 10, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/a69jdl67/newsml_afp_com_20260810T170844Z_doc_c4c73yz.jpeg A general view of snow fall as seen from Nottingham Road near Pietermaritzburg on August 10, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/0wjkeuiq/newsml_afp_com_20260810T170854Z_doc_c4c73z2.jpeg A general view of snow fall as seen from Nottingham Road near Pietermaritzburg on August 10, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/w6dka91e/newsml_afp_com_20260810T170414Z_doc_c4c73yu.jpeg A general view of snow fall covering a mountain as seen from Nottingham Road near Pietermaritzburg on August 10, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/mll4e1w7/newsml_afp_com_20260810T170216Z_doc_c4c73yy.jpeg A general view of snow covering a mountain as seen from Nottingham Road near Pietermaritzburg on August 10, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/xyuwr75s/newsml_afp_com_20260810T165149Z_doc_c4c73ze.jpeg A family gathers to play in snow on Nottingham Road near Pietermaritzburg on August 10, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/8o9woryn/newsml_afp_com_20260810T165138Z_doc_c4c73zf.jpeg A family gathers to play in snow on Nottingham Road near Pietermaritzburg on August 10, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T15:05:55.670+04:00 Heavy snow blankets parts of South Africa as cold snap intensifies World, news-photos https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ipl/ipl-cricketer-abhishek-porel-arrested-over-rape-allegations-1.500637331 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/91o55ldf/newsml_afp_com_20260524T144643Z_doc_b3wb7kt.jpeg Delhi Capitals' Indian cricket player Abishek Porel watches the ball after playing a shot during the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on May 24, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T14:46:20.986+04:00 IPL cricketer Abhishek Porel arrested over rape allegations IPL, Cricket, India, IPL-Delhi, cricket, rape https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/odi-world-cup-west-indies-miss-direct-entry-to-play-qualifier-1.500637299 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/2bw9z903/West_Indies__Shimron_Hetmyer_16b840aa81e_large.jpg Shimron Hetmyer Gulf News en 2026-08-11T14:21:28.121+04:00 ODI World Cup: West Indies miss direct entry, to play Qualifier Cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/friend-and-foe-netanyahu-iran-complicate-trump-s-exit-from-middle-east-conflicts-1.500637274 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/8u68mlx1/netan_1786442286358.jpg US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu’s rejection of Trump’s Gaza plan has complicated the US president’s efforts to wind down Middle East conflicts. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-24/6hvidiw0/Trump-Araghchi.jpg Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (right) and US President Donald Trump https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-19/9gj6h48v/preview.jpg Trump and Netanyahu now need different things. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T14:16:17.327+04:00 Friend and foe: Netanyahu, Iran complicate Trump’s exit from Middle East conflicts Americas, Mena, Donald Trump, Israel, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/from-15-minutes-to-four-new-dubai-roads-making-journeys-dramatically-faster-1.500637149 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/ohodqt2y/COMBO-111.jpg Take the five projects with a published before and after figure, and by my count they account for approximately 37 minutes shaved off five separate journeys. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/h16ssbqj/Hessa-Street-Development-Project.jpg The project covered a 4.5-kilometre stretch between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road, widening the street and the bridges at four intersections to four lanes in each direction. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/3y8eqnbq/Dubai-Harbour-Bridge.jpg It runs from Interchange 5 on Sheikh Zayed Road, near the American University in Dubai, through the intersection of Al Naseem Street and Al Falak Street, crosses King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, and connects to Dubai Harbour Street. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/11etx6c4/HH4P8iEbsAA0niZ.jpeg Handling outbound traffic from Al Bada'a towards 2nd of December Street, with direct links to Sheikh Rashid Street and Al Wasl Street. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/8ovh5u2r/Al-Qudra-Street-and-Sheikh-Zayed-bin-Hamdan-Al-Nahyan-Street-1.jpg Al Qudra Road is a major east-west corridor linking several important residential and development areas and connecting with Dubai’s wider strategic road network. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/0w481lo6/Al-Qudra-Street-and-Sheikh-Zayed-bin-Hamdan-Al-Nahyan-Street.jpg The project is also expected to support continued residential and economic development in the areas served by the corridor https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/wewencni/gulfnews-2026-02-27-78quheu6-WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-27-at-3.10.07-PM.jpeg.avif Channelling traffic from Sheikh Zayed Road towards Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street, easing access to Al Karama and Deira. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/ibk407kn/gulfnews-2026-07-26-2f91vvs0-new-bridge-two.jpg.avif The project is one of the key infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing Dubai’s road network. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/qmsre2ea/Ras-Al-Khor-Road-and-Al-Khail-Road.jpg A package of what the RTA calls rapid traffic solutions on two of the emirate's busiest corridors, aimed at existing pinch points rather than adding new structures. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/jgjrjpkf/gulfnews-2026-08-04-3uydu3o5-road.jpg.avif Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reduced peak-hour congestion by adding more lanes on Latifa bint Hamdan Street in Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T14:04:16.705+04:00 From 15 minutes to four: New Dubai roads making journeys dramatically faster UAE, Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-worker-protection-schemes-pay-out-more-than-dh832-million-1.500637254 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/08/30/STOCK-OFFICE-STAFF---WORKERS---ABU-DHABI_191a2b620e5_large.jpg The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) said more than 44,000 workers benefited from the Workers Protection Programme Gulf News en 2026-08-11T14:00:29.080+04:00 UAE worker protection schemes pay out more than Dh832 million UAE, UAE jobs https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-signs-order-calling-for-spacing-out-childhood-vaccines-1.500637262 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/3y421t6z/newsml_afp_com_20260810T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289907950.jpeg President Donald Trump, accompanied by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (R) and Jayme Leagh Franklin with the The Conservateur (L), speaks after signing an executive order calling for childhood vaccine shots to be spaced out into separate visits during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on August 10, 2026 in Washington, DC. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T13:51:25.597+04:00 Trump signs order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines Americas, Donald Trump https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/europe-scraps-2026-etias-launch-timeline-travellers-wont-need-permit-yet-1.500637255 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-27/8nicqcgh/PARIS-EUROPR-AIRPORT-SECURITY The EU introduced two systems—ETIAS, a pre-trip travel authorisation for visa-free visitors, and EES, a border entry-exit registration replacing passport stamps. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/uynxrfdp/Capture.PNG Gulf News en 2026-08-11T13:49:42.773+04:00 Europe scraps 2026 ETIAS launch timeline, travellers won’t need permit yet Tourism, Europe, Europe travel, Europe https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/burjeel-holdings-launches-beacon-to-integrate-emergency-and-acute-care-across-its-network-1.500637261 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/vif0pyf4/Burjeel.gif Gulf News en 2026-08-11T13:47:50.803+04:00 Burjeel Holdings launches BEACON to integrate emergency and acute care across its network Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/gita-ghaemmaghami-rethinking-design-for-the-way-we-live-today-1.500637251 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/jl90x3ua/Gita-Ghaemmaghami.gif Gita Ghaemmaghami, Leader, Communications & PR, LIXIL IMEA Gulf News en 2026-08-11T13:40:07.459+04:00 Gita Ghaemmaghami: Rethinking design for the way we live today Company News, Company News https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/eala-to-get-highest-seeding-at-cincinnati-open-2-1.500637144 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/xcz0qor0/Alex_Eala_Alexandra_Eala_18018090d94_original_ratio.jpg Alexandra Eala Gulf News en 2026-08-11T13:36:44.490+04:00 Eala to get highest seeding at Cincinnati Open Tennis https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/when-will-summer-end-in-the-uae-here-is-the-official-date-1.500637143 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/04ujt1gg/Hot-weather.avif The rising of the Al Kulaybin star on August 11 marks the start of Marakhiyat Al Qalaid, the final period of Al Qayz, the traditional peak summer season in the Arabian Peninsula. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T13:21:48.457+04:00 When will summer end in the UAE? Here is the official date Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/jollibee-looks-to-slow-global-expansion-plans-as-higher-costs-bite-1.500637210 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-13/50j1puqw/_1x_1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-11T13:19:46.499+04:00 Jollibee looks to slow global expansion plans as higher costs bite Retail, Philippines, Philippines, Philippine economy https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/dubai-rental-repairs-who-pays-for-maintenance-and-damage-1.500637194 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/gb5d9j2p/Untitled-design-79.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/yr99pf5u/IMG8734.jpeg Salam Pappinissery CEO of YAB Legal Services Gulf News en 2026-08-11T13:12:37.605+04:00 Dubai rental repairs: Who pays for maintenance and damage? Ask Gulf News, Living-Housing, Dubai property https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/john-cena-is-coming-to-abu-dhabi-wwe-legend-to-headline-middle-east-film-comic-con-2026-1.500637202 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/8igg3srg/JohnCenaHeadshot.jpg John Cena will be in Abu Dhabi for MEFCC 20206 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/03/07/John-Cena-and-Zac-Effron_18e17ee3dcb_large.jpg John Cena and Zac Effron Gulf News en 2026-08-11T13:04:33.302+04:00 John Cena is coming to Abu Dhabi: WWE legend to headline Middle East Film & Comic Con 2026 Entertainment, Sport, UAE, hollywood https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/syria-sentences-ousted-president-bashar-al-assad-to-death-in-absentia-1.500637182 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-15/yv0v1fvn/newsml_afp_com_20251015T095931Z_doc_78v69wf.jpeg Syria's ousted president Bashar Al Assad and former regime's other senior officials have been sentenced to death. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T12:51:57.703+04:00 Syria sentences ousted president Bashar Al Assad to death in absentia Mena, Syria https://gulfnews.com/sport/scotland-netherlands-hit-out-at-icc-over-new-world-cup-format-1.500637173 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/km8k4u2v/Netherlands-Zach-Lion-Cachet-and-Scotlands-Brandon-McMullen Netherlands' Zach Lion-Cachet and Scotland's Brandon McMullen in action in 2026 ICC T20 World Cup Gulf News en 2026-08-11T12:50:08.166+04:00 Scotland & Netherlands hit out at ICC over new World Cup format Sport, Cricket, cricket, ICC T20 WORLD CUP https://gulfnews.com/sport/dp-world-ilt20/sharjah-warriorz-appoint-adrian-birrell-as-head-coach-for-ilt20-season-5-1.500637142 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/u9gmds87/Sharjah-Warriorz.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-11T12:43:50.404+04:00 Sharjah Warriorz appoint Adrian Birrell as head coach for ILT20 season 5 DP World ILT20, Cricket, cricket, Sharjah, ILT20 https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/anne-hathaway-shuts-down-fake-pregnancy-attacks-with-sharp-wit-fake-hair-real-bump-1.500637141 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/yx0o9p71/newsml_afp_com_20260809T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289791800.jpeg Anne Hathaway attends the World Premiere of Warner Bros.' Gulf News en 2026-08-11T12:27:54.099+04:00 Anne Hathaway shuts down ‘fake pregnancy’ attacks with sharp wit: 'Fake hair, real bump' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/uae-introduces-new-music-licensing-fees-what-restaurants-hotels-and-malls-need-to-know-1.500637152 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/dde9lszv/Music-speaker Music speaker https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/ddl1p1ar/Abdulla-Bin-Touq-Al-Marri.jpg Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T12:23:59.489+04:00 UAE introduces new music licensing fees: What restaurants, hotels and malls need to know Retail https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/bybit-sues-north-korea-over-15-billion-crypto-hack-wins-court-ordered-asset-freeze-1.500637129 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-28/nzdhisv2/NAT_220309_ART_DUBAI_VSAKLANI_3_1646826194178_17f6e7d8519_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-11T12:11:59.338+04:00 Bybit sues North Korea over $1.5 billion crypto hack, wins court-ordered asset freeze Markets, Cryptocurrency https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/keep-babar-azam-away-from-english-media-ex-pakistan-captains-bizarre-request-to-pcb-1.500637124 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/z9sa1gxs/newsml_afp_com_20260802T144006Z_doc_c3t96xg.jpeg Babar Azam (C) of Pakistan leads his teammates on to the field during the 1st day of the 2nd Test match between West Indies and Pakistan at Queens Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on August 02, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T12:08:38.698+04:00 Keep Babar Azam away from English media, ex-Pakistan captain's bizarre request to PCB Cricket, cricket, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/colombia-scrambles-to-find-survivors-as-quake-kills-132-1.500636655 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/m1dxp96v/colombia.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-11T12:06:52.130+04:00 Colombia scrambles to find survivors as quake kills 132 Americas https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/anwar-gargash-calls-for-end-to-regions-no-war-no-peace-limbo-1.500637066 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/ln2d0ua4/Dr-Anwar-Mohammed-Gargash.avif Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T11:45:44.403+04:00 Anwar Gargash calls for end to region’s ‘no war, no peace’ limbo Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/uae-pro-league-awards-2025-26-al-ain-sweep-honours-as-andrés-iniesta-named-global-ambassador-1.500637082 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/z2thqrn7/combo-1.jpg Al Ain's Matias Palacios picks up Golden Ball award and World Cup winner Andrés Iniesta is named as global ambassador. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/8xnjc4f4/MB1_5027.JPG The UAE Pro League generated an impressive five billion media impressions and grew to AED 1 billion in media value last season. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/adlzhsue/MB15773.JPG Andrés Iniesta's addition as global ambassador shows serious steps to raise the UAE Pro League's international profile. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/u1cvl0m7/MB15820.JPG Soufian Rahimi of Al Ain was awarded as Fans’ Player of the Year. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T11:35:50.430+04:00 UAE Pro League Awards 2025-26: Al Ain Sweep Honours as Andrés Iniesta Named Global Ambassador Sport, UAE-Sport, Football, UAE, football https://gulfnews.com/sport/tiger-shroff-not-to-play-for-mumbay-fc-in-durand-cup-1.500637088 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/beqdskrm/Copy_of_20200119017L_1579706837650_16fcddd6a95_original_ratio.jpg Tiger Shroff poses for a picture during a ta Mumbai Marathon 2020, in Mumbai Gulf News en 2026-08-11T11:30:05.906+04:00 Tiger Shroff not to play for Mumbay FC in Durand Cup Sport, BollyWood, bollywood, football https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/man-arrested-after-allegedly-breaking-into-kim-kardashians-60-million-estate-taking-car-for-a-drive-1.500637070 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/izzevs8f/202606083817362.jpg Officers responded to reports of a break-in and items being taken from inside the house Gulf News en 2026-08-11T11:17:27.718+04:00 Man arrested after allegedly breaking into Kim Kardashian’s $60 million estate, taking car for a drive Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/dubai-to-host-first-environment-conference-and-exhibition-in-september-1.500637032 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-12/94lna55q/Dubaiskyline2026 Dubai skyline Gulf News en 2026-08-11T11:11:16.525+04:00 Dubai to host first environment conference and exhibition in September Environment, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-bans-syringe-style-cosmetic-products-from-2027-1.500636860 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/eym6s5kd/Food-Drug-Authority.webp Cosmetics sold in ampoules and vials will still be permitted, but their inner and outer packaging must carry clear warnings in both Arabic and English stating that the product is for external cosmetic use only and must not be injected. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T11:05:02.276+04:00 Saudi Arabia bans syringe-style cosmetic products from 2027 Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/air-india-phuket-delhi-flight-probe-widens-after-300-foot-drop-airbus-sends-experts-1.500636128 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/tm7ribt5/STOCK_Air_India_A350__18f3dca53a4_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-11T11:03:48.203+04:00 Air India Phuket-Delhi flight probe widens after 300-foot drop, Airbus sends experts Aviation, India, air india https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/farhan-akhtars-apparent-ranveer-singh-dig-over-don-3-exit-drama-not-just-with-me-it-happens-1.500636975 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-11/6ibbsfud/Ranveer-Singh-and-Farhan-Akhtar Ranveer Singh’s patch-up attempt was allegedly rejected by Farhan and Zoya Akhtar Gulf News en 2026-08-11T11:00:00.000+04:00 Farhan Akhtar’s apparent Ranveer Singh dig over Don 3 exit drama: ‘Not just with me, it happens' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trumps-secret-flight-from-turkey-how-a-catering-truck-and-a-decoy-plane-evaded-an-iranian-threat-1.500637036 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/ppxsvh9b/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-2.34.05-PM.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/flpmkusb/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-2.32.48-PM.png US President Trump waves as he was seen boarding the Air Force One in Ankara. Trump announced on social media that he would return on the “former Air Force One” — the older, powder-blue jumbo jet — for “old time’s sake.” Then Trump reportedly moved to a small aircraft via a catering cart for a secret flight using a military plane to the UK from Ankara, following the July Nato meeting. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T10:58:46.602+04:00 Trump’s secret flight from Turkey: How a catering truck and a decoy plane evaded an Iranian threat Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iraqi-patient-dies-after-eating-kebab-following-surgery-hospital-denies-medication-error-1.500637022 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/isa5kjt2/Kabab.webp He was conscious and in a stable condition after the operation and was transferred to the surgical ward for recovery. The surgeon instructed the patient to consume only liquids and very light meals during the initial post-operative period. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T10:57:53.046+04:00 Iraqi patient dies after eating kebab following surgery, hospital denies medication error Mena, Iraq https://gulfnews.com/uae/back-to-school-shopping-in-uae-7-tech-gadgets-kids-actually-need-and-what-to-skip-1.500637049 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/08/09/school-student-laptop_189d9cd1e64_large.jpg What are some gadgets you can't study without? We've suggested a few in our list below to help you ease back into the school term with confidence. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/1epeokoy/hina.jpeg Hina Saleem with her two children Ahmad and Amal. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T10:56:08.439+04:00 Back-to-school shopping in UAE? 7 tech gadgets kids actually need — and what to skip UAE, Education, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/beyondseed-launches-global-angel-fund-i-to-strengthen-indiamiddle-east-investment-corridor-1.500637047 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/jkg2wa5w/BSME.gif Kuldeep Mirani, Group CEO, BeyondSeed; Baljeet Gujral, Managing Partner, BeyondSeed India; Arif Mubarak Al Shamsi, Chairman, Advisory Board BeyondSeed Middle East; Radhika Jain, CEO, BeyondSeed Middle East. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T10:52:10.619+04:00 BeyondSeed launches Global Angel Fund I to strengthen India–Middle East investment corridor Company News, Company News https://gulfnews.com/uae/sheikh-zayeds-seven-core-values-the-principles-that-continue-to-shape-the-uae-1.500637016 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/mb5wcpej/SheikhZayedValuesDetermination.png Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE's Founding Father. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T10:50:25.940+04:00 Sheikh Zayed’s seven core values: the principles that continue to shape the UAE UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/north-africa-brings-the-caravan-pavilion-to-the-viii-moscow-interior-and-design-week-1.500637021 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/63cijtcu/Moscow-Interior-and-Design-Week.gif Gulf News en 2026-08-11T10:42:27.163+04:00 North Africa brings the “Caravan” pavilion to the VIII Moscow Interior and Design Week Company News, Company News https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-offers-unlimited-free-date-changes-for-dubai-bound-passengers-1.500637017 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/wxq2da57/emirates-a380-2.jpg Emirates passengers travelling to Dubai can now make unlimited free date changes under the airline's new flexibility measures. Pictured above is an Emirates A380. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T10:24:24.903+04:00 Emirates offers unlimited free date changes for Dubai-bound passengers Aviation, Travel, Emirates Group, Dubai, Emirates airline https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ravi-kishans-daughter-chose-the-army-over-bollywood-go-ahead-beta-he-told-her-1.500636286 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/qbnlyiyk/SnapInsta.to656278177181201187055293057971629810779751860n.jpg She spent around three years as a cadet with the 7 Girls Battalion of the National Cadet Corps, Delhi Directorate, and received an Award of Excellence from the Additional Director General of the NCC in 2022. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T10:13:44.992+04:00 Ravi Kishan’s daughter chose the Army over Bollywood: ‘Go ahead beta’, he told her Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/terrible-mistake-donald-trump-warns-fifa-against-replacing-infantino-1.500636994 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-01/3429xosc/preview.jpg U.S. President Donald J. Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino applaud to welcome the players during the presentation ceremony after the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Gulf News en 2026-08-11T10:06:43.642+04:00 ‘Terrible mistake’: Donald Trump warns FIFA against replacing Infantino Football, Americas, football, Donald Trump, FIFA World Cup, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/dubai-gold-hits-two-month-high-after-24k-jumps-dh4575-in-eight-days-1.500636986 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-17/0naqn8ce/DubaiGold Gulf News en 2026-08-11T10:01:02.651+04:00 Dubai gold hits two-month high after 24K jumps Dh45.75 in eight days Retail, YourMoney-Saving-Investment, UAE Gold, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/triggerpoint-foam-roller-review-does-foam-rolling-help-1.500630461 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/uu3ji5xh/triggerpointroller-1.png Foam roller supporting post workout muscle recovery and mobility. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T10:00:00.000+04:00 TriggerPoint foam roller review: does foam rolling help? Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/first-look-wynn-al-marjan-island-reveals-550-metre-beachfront-ahead-of-2027-uae-opening-1.500636985 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/1izv1h72/Wynn-Al-Marjan-Island-Aereal-Beach-View-.jpg Wynn Al Marjan Island's completed 550-metre beachfront and sheltered lagoon in Ras Al Khaimah, ahead of the resort's planned September 2027 opening. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/juymhc8w/Wynn-Al-Marjan-IslandBeachscape1.jpg The 550-metre shoreline at Wynn Al Marjan Island, including its private beach, lagoon and offshore engineered reef. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/1fn63pas/Wynn-Al-Marjan-IslandBeachscape.jpg A first look at the waterfront experience planned for Wynn Al Marjan Island, which is set to open in Ras Al Khaimah in September 2027. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/zk05xw2k/Wynn-Al-Marjan-Island-Aerial-View-with-Marina.jpeg Wynn Al Marjan Island's beachfront takes shape on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah as construction continues on the $5.7 billion resort. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/a92jgh5y/Wynn-Al-Marjan-Island-Aereal-Beach-View-.jpg A first look at the waterfront experience planned for Wynn Al Marjan Island, which is set to open in Ras Al Khaimah in September 2027. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T09:58:26.940+04:00 First look: Wynn Al Marjan Island reveals 550-metre beachfront ahead of 2027 UAE opening Tourism, Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah tourism https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/who-will-replace-hugh-jackmans-wolverine-marvels-x-men-reboot-with-sadie-sink-has-oversized-shoes-to-fill-1.500636947 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/uhfy0cq0/wolverine.webp Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T09:28:46.815+04:00 Who will replace Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine? Marvel’s X-Men reboot with Sadie Sink has oversized shoes to fill Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/punjab-police-correct-harbhajan-singh-over-viral-video-linked-to-drug-menace-1.500636946 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/q20goyp1/Zombie.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-11T09:12:19.787+04:00 Punjab Police correct Harbhajan Singh over viral video linked to drug menace Cricket, India, cricket https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/air-canada-extends-dubai-flight-cancellations-to-january-2027-as-global-airlines-extend-middle-east-suspensions-1.500636943 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-27/2p18x9k2/air_canada_B777_300ER_jpg_1843d5a0705_original_ratio.jpg Several international airlines, including Air Canada, extend flight suspensions and adjust services across the Middle East amid ongoing regional tensions. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T09:06:39.909+04:00 Air Canada extends Dubai flight cancellations to January 2027 as global airlines extend Middle East suspensions Aviation, Travel, UAE Travel https://gulfnews.com/technology/meet-asias-tech-billionaire-jason-chang-from-semiconductor-pioneer-to-ai-driven-boom-1.500630841 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/kcjlftd7/Jason-Chang.jpg Jason Chang is the chairman of Taiwan's ASE Technology Holding, a top provider of semiconductor assembly and testing services. Along with his brother Richard, Jason is also one of the main investors in commercial real estate developer Sino Horizon. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T09:05:50.204+04:00 Meet Asia's tech billionaire Jason Chang: From semiconductor pioneer to AI-driven boom Technology, Asia https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/tabreed-approves-5-fils-interim-dividend-after-h1-cash-flow-rises-40-1.500636944 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/hpht6isg/Tabreed Gulf News en 2026-08-11T09:04:03.427+04:00 Tabreed approves 5 fils interim dividend after H1 cash flow rises 40% Markets https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/adnoc-ls-q2-profit-jumps-303-to-record-951-million-raises-2026-guidance-again-1.500636935 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/11/25/Stock-ADNOC-L-S-1_19361a6049d_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-11T08:51:57.068+04:00 ADNOC L&S Q2 profit jumps 303% to record $951 million, raises 2026 guidance again Markets https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-standoff-deepens-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-1.500636908 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/0adm8nn1/Stock___Dubai_Airport_17de694af19_original_ratio.jpg Photo for illustrative purpose only. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T08:51:47.027+04:00 US-Iran standoff: What UAE residents need to know today Mena, UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ar-ameen-car-accident-ar-rahmans-son-says-he-is-safe-khatija-clarifies-what-happened-1.500636928 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/2k5wh5lw/ARH.webp Both Ameen and his friend were taken to Kauvery Hospital as a precaution, treated, and released the same day. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T08:42:23.262+04:00 AR Ameen car accident: AR Rahman’s son says he is safe, Khatija clarifies what happened Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/travel/flying-today-from-uae-emirates-etihad-air-arabia-cancellations-and-latest-flight-update-1.500636913 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-14/us36q0h6/gulfnews2026-02-10x7vdvwpxT3-Arrivals.avif Passengers at Dubai International Airport as airlines continue to adjust flight schedules amid ongoing regional tensions and airspace restrictions. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T08:37:00.207+04:00 UAE flight update: Emirates, Etihad cancellations as Air Canada, Singapore Airlines extend suspensions Travel, Aviation, Emirates airline, Aviation, Air Arabia https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-back-to-school-costs-how-parents-are-saving-on-uniforms-books-and-more-1.500636763 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-22/z0esmiy0/STAFFLULU_BTS_41755864337862.jpg UAE parents are finding ways to manage rising back-to-school costs, from buying supplies early to reusing and exchanging school essentials with other parents. (Picture used for illustrative purposes). https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/w5sr22hi/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-10-at-5.55.43-PM.jpeg Fern Millroy and her family https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-22/va6x5yaq/SCHOOL-UNIFORM-SALE-SHARJAH-UAE Bari expects her family's back-to-school costs to rise by 15–20 per cent this year, with uniforms, school supplies, activities and unexpected technology replacements among the biggest expenses. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/zhef4f1u/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-10-at-4.00.17-PM-1.jpeg Wajiha Bari, Chief Operating Officer of The Citizens Foundation UAE https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/01/22/NAT-200122-SCHOOL-BUS-1-1579696658930_16fcd4219f4_large.jpg For many UAE families, school transport is a practical option, providing a predictable monthly cost while saving parents the time and expense of daily school runs. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/mwhvjisx/luz.jpeg Luz Maria, mother to three boys. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/7mkjzla1/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-10-at-3.59.59-PM.jpeg Shalu Garg and her family. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/3hhlua6w/pexels-karola-g-5386433.jpg Parents are turning to school-run WhatsApp exchange groups to swap books and uniforms, helping families cut back-to-school costs while creating a parent-to-parent sharing community. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-22/fx6nxit1/STAFFLULU_BTS_91755864341973.jpg Small, consistent habits such as shopping early, involving children in budgeting and reusing leftover school supplies can help families manage back-to-school costs more effectively. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/v5x5kaub/pexels-itsmeeesole-37580640.jpg Parents advise making a checklist, prioritising needs over wants, reusing items where possible and checking with the school community before buying new supplies to keep back-to-school costs down. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T08:22:33.903+04:00 UAE back-to-school costs: How parents are saving on uniforms, books and more Education, Living-Education, UAE schools https://gulfnews.com/world/offbeat-moments-from-around-the-world-1.500636513 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/n1oq6sxb/newsml_afp_com_20260806T084633Z_doc_c43p9cq.jpeg A food delivery worker wearing a mask is seen in Beijing. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/86t748d2/newsml_afp_com_20260810T071813Z_doc_c4ap9vm.jpeg An artist decorates an idol of the elephant headed Hindu deity Ganesha at a workshop in Hyderabad on August 10, 2026 ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi festival. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/paxflehd/newsml_afp_com_20260809T105049Z_doc_c49z7a8.jpeg Participants attend the Yauzafest SUP stand-up paddle boarding festival on the Yauza river in Moscow. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/cid0gaey/newsml_afp_com_20260807T132001Z_doc_c47l7dk.jpeg A woman poses for photos at the "Gangnam Style" sculpture by South Korean artist Hwang Man-seok, in the style of the horse-riding dance move from the music video of the K-pop song Gangnam Style by South Korean singer Psy, at the COEX Mall in Seoul. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/jq6nvfc0/newsml_afp_com_20260803T031409Z_doc_c3tr6wg.jpeg A woman wearing a full-face mask uses a parasol to shield from the sun at the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/lso70x1c/newsml_afp_com_20260807T103915Z_doc_c4778jr.jpeg A commuter walks past sugar candy sellers at a railway station in Mumbai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/7xnsmcm5/newsml_afp_com_20260806T065718Z_doc_c43g9g7.jpeg Robot Xuanwuji, manufactured by Zhejiang University Robot Research Institute, playing the flute at the Hangzhou Robot school in Hangzhou, in eastern China's Zhejiang province. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/7je1xva3/newsml_afp_com_20260807T181455Z_doc_c48c8uu.jpeg View of a "Rana de las nacientes" (Isthmohyla nacientes), a newly discovered frog species, in San Jose, Costa Rica. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/h4od1q3d/newsml_afp_com_20260805T085944Z_doc_c3z46g3.jpeg People pack into a wave pool at an ocean park as they seek relief from the heat in Shenyang, northeastern China's Liaoning province. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/up32vsxu/newsml_afp_com_20260810T080649Z_doc_c4aw3a3.jpeg Dancers preform a Bapedi Dinaka dance performance at a family gathering for a lobola (bride price) ceremony in Polokwane. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/9g9mmted/newsml_afp_com_20260805T105930Z_doc_c3zf7zq.jpeg A woman visits the 798 art district in Beijing. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T08:17:00.000+04:00 Offbeat moments from around the world World, news-photos, Offbeat https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/who-is-duane-keffe-d-davis-the-tupac-shakur-murder-suspect-facing-trial-after-30-years-1.500636892 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/hlmlp2tv/preview.jpg Rapper Tupac Shakur attends a voter registration event in South Central Los Angeles on Aug. 15, 1996, left, and Duane "Keffe D" Davis appears in District Court for his involvement in the 1996 killing of Shakur in Las Vegas on Feb. 18, 2025. (AP Photo) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/jtp5zbxg/newsml_afp_com_20260810T212106Z_doc_c4cq8uf.jpeg Duane Davis smiles during the first day of jury selection in his murder trial related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur at Clark County District Court’s Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 10, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/vitdswya/preview.jpg This undated photo provided by Maurice "Mopreme" Shakur on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, shows, from left, Tupac Shakur, Mike Cooley, and Mopreme Shakur, posing for a photo in Los Angeles. (Mopreme Shakur via AP) Gulf News en 2026-08-11T08:10:32.429+04:00 Who is Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis? The Tupac Shakur murder suspect facing trial after 30 years Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/its-a-land-of-opportunities-cassettes-haider-madani-on-dubai-and-its-community-spirit-1.500578496 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-18/wlpdq52i/Haider-Madani-Co-Founder-and-Managing-Partner-Mad-Room-jpg-2.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-18/ejsxuge4/7IV02576a-1.jpg Cassette Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-18/b0qfai6u/Haider-Madani-Co-Founder-and-Managing-Partner-Mad-Room-jpg.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-11T08:00:00.000+04:00 'It’s a land of opportunities': Cassette's Haider Madani on Dubai and its community spirit Lifestyle, UAE, Food https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/cambrilearn-launches-cambrios-the-school-built-around-the-child-behind-the-report-card-1.500633640 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/9vgjfnmi/online-school-built-for-how-your-child-thinks.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/kqjwc0qd/online-school-built-for-how-your-child-thinks-2.png Gulf News en 2026-08-11T08:00:00.000+04:00 CambriLearn launches CambriOS: the school built around the child behind the report card Education, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bts-jimin-crowned-runways-best-as-braided-hair-goes-viral-in-jimerica-a-winning-2026-for-the-star-1.500636880 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/f4x68le9/newsml_afp_com_20260719T000000Z_PH_GTY_2286794759.jpeg Jimin of BTS performs during the Topps Final Halftime Show the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T07:43:26.790+04:00 BTS’ Jimin crowned runway’s best as braided hair goes viral in ‘Jimerica’: A winning 2026 for the star Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/technology/ais-hunger-for-power-sparks-us-private-gas-plant-boom-1.500636843 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-01-10/bww8wook/_1x_1.jpg The Calpine gas-fired power plant in Pittsburg, California, US. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T07:15:16.330+04:00 AI's hunger for power sparks US private gas plant boom Technology, Energy https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/zuckerberg-spokesperson-says-his-yacht-did-not-hear-call-for-maritime-assist-1.500636485 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/lyxjjbo3/preview.jpg FILE - Mark Zuckerberg talks about the Orion AR glasses during the Meta Connect conference on Sept. 25, 2024, in Menlo Park, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez, File) Gulf News en 2026-08-11T07:10:22.192+04:00 Zuckerberg spokesperson says his yacht did not hear call for maritime assist alaska zuckerberg yacht help https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-forecast-temperatures-to-dip-today-before-rising-again-later-this-week-1.500636853 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/a4koovrq/Weather Conditions will be fair to partly cloudy at times, with clouds developing over eastern areas during the afternoon. Light to moderate winds will freshen at times, stirring up dust. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T06:38:01.388+04:00 UAE weather forecast: Temperatures to dip today before rising again later this week Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/swiatek-races-past-shnaider-into-toronto-semi-finals-1.500636828 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/j3rvoucy/newsml_afp_com_20260810T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289938815.jpeg Iga Swiatek of Poland celebrates while playing Diana Shnaider during the quarterfinals on day nine of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 10, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T06:30:28.788+04:00 Swiatek races past Shnaider into Toronto semi-finals Tennis https://gulfnews.com/world/iran-says-hormuz-stays-closed-until-us-meets-demands-netanyahu-rejects-gaza-plan-1.500635762 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/f6sj3uo8/newsml_afp_com_20260810T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289908023.jpeg President Donald Trump speaks to reporters during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on August 10, 2026 in Washington, DC. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/f6sj3uo8/newsml_afp_com_20260810T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289908023.jpeg President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after signing an executive order calling for childhood vaccine shots to be spaced out into separate visits during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on August 10, 2026 in Washington, DC. During his second term, Trump has urged Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to investigate further research on vaccines. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T06:30:04.348+04:00 Strait of Hormuz crisis: Trump demands Iran pay for ‘conflicts’; Tehran reshuffles military World https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/afghanistan-take-2-0-lead-against-ireland-in-odi-series-1.500636761 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/ibil9a4c/newsml_afp_com_20260613T151925Z_doc_b6yd2dz.jpeg Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T06:25:07.860+04:00 Afghanistan take 2-0 lead against Ireland in ODI series Cricket https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/i-dont-care-how-old-he-is-brett-lee-shuts-down-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-age-debate-1.500636748 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-26/rd6rbzzz/newsml_afp_com_20260726T120350Z_doc_c38g674.jpeg India's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi plays a shot during the third Twenty20 international cricket match between Zimbabwe and India at Harare Sports Club in Harare, on July 26, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T06:25:00.000+04:00 I don’t care how old he is, Brett Lee shuts down Vaibhav Sooryavanshi age debate Cricket, cricket, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/preity-zinta-reveals-her-twins-know-amitabh-bachchan-through-his-songs-in-mr-natwarlal-says-hes-the-most-popular-one-at-home-1.500636856 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/bngmb8oh/202608113899246.jpg Preity Zinta reveals her twin babies know Amitabh Bachchan as ‘Mr. Natwarlal’ Gulf News en 2026-08-11T06:15:42.729+04:00 Preity Zinta reveals her twins know Amitabh Bachchan through his songs in ‘Mr. Natwarlal’, says he's the most popular one at home Entertainment, BollyWood, ians https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/oman-moves-to-contain-oil-spill-after-tanker-ran-aground-1.500636285 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/b8gnwjdv/HPDq-avXMAAmcng.jpg 'CAROLINE BEZENGI' ran aground at Al Hallaniyat Islands in the Governorate of Dhofar. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T06:04:28.044+04:00 Oman moves to contain oil spill after tanker ran aground Mena, Oman https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/tupac-shakur-murder-trial-begins-30-years-after-rappers-death-1.500635712 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/fr0hkpl2/newsml_afp_com_20260810T202540Z_doc_c4cn42x.jpeg Duane Davis looks on during the first day of jury selection in his murder trial related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur at Clark County District Court’s Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 10, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T05:57:58.661+04:00 Tupac Shakur murder trial begins 30 years after rapper's death Americas, Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pentagon-official-asks-asian-allies-to-invest-more-in-defence-to-deter-aggression-1.500636847 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/mdohrsin/preview.jpg United States Undersecretary of Defence for Policy Elbridge Colby, right, shakes hands with Philippine Ambassador to the U.S., Jose Manuel Romualdez during a forum in Manila, Philippines on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Joeal Calupitan) Gulf News en 2026-08-11T05:35:47.629+04:00 Pentagon official asks Asian allies to invest more in defence to deter aggression elbridge colby pentagon philippines https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/the-incremental-war-how-the-us-is-reshaping-its-confrontation-with-iran-1.500636522 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/6454y33h/iran.jpg This US Navy handout photograph released on August 4, 2026, by US Central Command Public Affairs shows an F/A-18E Super Hornet launching from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln on July 31, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T05:01:00.000+04:00 The incremental war: How the US is reshaping its confrontation with Iran Op-Eds, Mena, Americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/from-paralympic-best-loser-to-fearless-comic-ricky-balshaw-skewers-disability-myths-without-the-feelgood-spin-1.500636363 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/f3gotz1i/Ricky-Balshaw British comedian Ricky Balshaw tells Manjusha Radhakrishnan on cerebral palsy, political correctness, getting cancelled in today's times https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/f3gotz1i/Ricky-Balshaw British comedian Ricky Balshaw tells Manjusha Radhakrishnan on cerebral palsy, political correctness, getting cancelled in today's times https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/ywrst99z/Ricky-Balshaw Ricky Balshaw https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/0t8o3l4b/Feel_good_and_comedy_shows_1716d9720f0_original_ratio.jpg Feel-good and comedy Gulf News en 2026-08-11T05:00:00.000+04:00 Paralympic silver, sharp tongue: Ricky Balshaw takes on disability myths with dark humour and zero inspiration gloss Entertainment, UAE, Things To Do, Sport, olympics https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/russian-attack-kills-5-in-ukraines-zaporizhzhia-1.500636779 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-22/267l1ip2/newsml_afp_com_20250922T063219Z_doc_76bz7we.jpeg In this handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Emergency Service on September 22, 2025, Ukrainian rescuers carry the body of a killed person at the site of an air attack in Zaporizhzhia, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T04:56:23.716+04:00 Russian attack kills 5 in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/ocalan-founder-of-the-kurdish-militant-pkk-who-authored-its-end-2-1.500636755 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/o3menh8c/preview.jpg FILE - Youngsters hold a photograph of Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed leader of the militant Kurdish group, or PKK, in Diyarbakir, Turkey, Feb. 27, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T04:45:12.486+04:00 Ocalan: Founder of the Kurdish militant PKK who authored its end Europe https://gulfnews.com/your-money/saving-investment/indias-180-day-overseas-funds-rule-how-it-can-affect-uae-based-nris-1.500636533 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/06/19/STOCK-DIRHAM-RUPEE_188d46c5cd7_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-11T04:44:00.000+04:00 India’s 180-day overseas funds rule: How it can affect UAE-based NRIs YourMoney-Saving-Investment, Banking, Living-Banking, India, Indian Rupee, Indian expats https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/diesel-prices-surge-as-refinery-attacks-squeeze-global-fuel-supplies-1.500636818 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-21/k4iw7aoo/_1x_1.jpg The price rally comes as US distillate inventories, which include diesel and heating oil, stood at 107.2 million barrels as of July 31, reaching their lowest level for this time of year in three decades. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T04:36:05.555+04:00 Diesel prices surge as refinery attacks squeeze global fuel supplies Energy https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/zelensky-says-russia-readying-more-n-korean-troops-missiles-1.500636735 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-10/3a4mh9k7/202605103782167.jpg Pyongyang's force is growing stronger on the experience it is gaining while helping Moscow, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has repeatedly warned of deepening military ties between Moscow and Pyongyang, often while appealing for more Western air-defence supplies. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T04:32:59.494+04:00 Zelensky says Russia readying more N. Korean troops, missiles Europe https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-expat-in-dubai-dies-after-suspected-rat-fever-during-vacation-in-kerala-1.500636752 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/78k99bmy/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-10-at-2.33.51-PM.jpeg Teejo George https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/fpyucibb/IMG_9814.PNG Teejo George being felicitated for 25 years of his service at an event in Dubai two years ago. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/rwzi9ew9/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_10_at_6_56_08_PM.jpeg Teejo George (sitting on the extreme right in the front row) with his former teachers and classmates at their reunion on July 18. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T04:30:00.000+04:00 Indian expat in Dubai dies after suspected rat fever during vacation in Kerala UAE, India, UAE, kerala, Indian expats, india https://gulfnews.com/technology/17d9178-meta-tech-peers-face-thousands-lawsuits-over-1.500636819 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-25/gyplpx9r/newsml_afp_com_20260325T180219Z_doc_a4pj9we.jpeg US social network Instagram logo displayed on a smartphone in front of the media giant Meta's logo on a laptop screen. Photo illustration created on January 9, 2025, in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T04:05:52.503+04:00 Meta, tech peers face thousands of lawsuits over social media addiction claims Technology, Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/fire-breaks-out-after-attack-on-major-libya-gasoline-tank-1.500636776 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/ocxyk3vd/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-9.28.04-AM.png Emergency crews battle a massive blaze at a fuel storage tank in Libya’s Zawiya oil depot, about 40 kilometers west of Tripoli, after a 4.5-million-litre gasoline reservoir was reportedly struck and collapsed in an attack by unknown perpetrators. Thick black smoke billowed over the coastal city as authorities investigated the incident. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T03:59:23.722+04:00 Fire breaks out after attack on major Libya gasoline tank Africa https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/profile-mohsen-rezaei-71-iran-hardliner-who-threatened-to-capture-at-least-1000-us-hostages-gets-top-post-1.500636803 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/1zwz0md6/Razaei-356012-hd.jpeg Mohsen Rezaei, former IRGC commander, has previously threatened to capture "at least 1,000 Americans as prisoners”. Rezaei is seen here attending a farewell ceremony for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 during Israeli and U.S. airstrikes on Iran. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T03:26:09.184+04:00 Rezaei, 71, Iran hardliner who threatened to capture 'at least 1,000 US hostages', gets top post Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-judge-ends-graft-case-against-indias-adani-1.500636786 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/yrdt9zks/Stock_Adani_17839fc0a6f_original_ratio.jpg Gautam Adani, one of India's richest men and a vocal backer of Trump on social media, has been rocked in recent years by corporate fraud allegations and a stock crash. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T02:28:53.976+04:00 US judge ends graft case against India's Adani Americas, India https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-navy-has-100-control-of-the-strait-of-hormuz-with-an-infallible-blockade-trump-1.500636788 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/6omd3lr8/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-6.13.37-AM.png US President Donald Trump insists the Strait of Hormuz is open, apart from the US blockade on Iran-linked ships. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/3vp376ng/chopper-fly.jpeg U.S. Sailors direct an MH-60S Sea Hawk aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) while deployed to the Middle East. Gulf News en 2026-08-11T02:20:57.623+04:00 US Navy has '100% control' of the Strait of Hormuz with an 'infallible' blockade: Trump Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/irans-mojtaba-khamenei-makes-major-military-changes-amid-us-conflict-health-speculation-1.500636764 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-19/fgwtbayk/Mojtaba-Khamenei.jpg Mojtaba Khamenei reshapes Iran’s top command amid US confrontation https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/8z9fa6nc/ANI_20260809000651.jpg Iran to release new images of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei amid intensifying speculation over his health Gulf News en 2026-08-11T00:34:27.984+04:00 Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei makes major military changes amid US conflict, health speculation Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-immigration-crackdown-trump-administration-revokes-more-than-175000-visas-1.500636757 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/eurul2fc/newsml_afp_com_20260810T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289908056.jpeg More than 175,000 foreign nationals lose US visas amid tougher immigration rules Gulf News en 2026-08-11T00:07:48.264+04:00 US immigration crackdown: Trump administration revokes more than 175,000 visas Americas, Donald Trump https://gulfnews.com/sport/sourav-ganguly-and-wife-dona-get-death-threats-approach-police-1.500636733 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/g1ycrupa/202606033812251.jpg Former India cricket captain and former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly Gulf News en 2026-08-11T00:05:00.000+04:00 Sourav Ganguly and wife Dona get death threats, approach police Sport, Cricket, India https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/education/20-day-countdown-begins-for-uae-students-return-to-classrooms-1.500636742 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/k1n6bm28/back-to-school Administrative and teaching staff will report back on 24 August, one week before students, according to the calendar issued by the Ministry of Education. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T23:50:59.512+04:00 20-day countdown begins for UAE students' return to classrooms Living-Education, Education https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/senior-iranian-academic-claims-us-is-preparing-military-action-against-iran-1.500636736 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/3jwf2ye7/US Iranian geopolitical analyst says Iran believes US forces and assets in several regional countries, are being mobilised for a possible military operation against Iran. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T23:50:35.298+04:00 Senior Iranian academic claims US is preparing military action against Iran Mena, Iran https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/afghanistan-secure-place-in-the-2027-odi-world-cup-1.500636740 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/c6wqn2xs/Afghan.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-10T23:35:34.127+04:00 Afghanistan secure place in the 2027 ODI World Cup Cricket, cricket, Afghanistan https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/music/shakira-sends-emotional-message-after-deadly-colombia-earthquake-my-heart-is-with-everyone-1.500636731 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-28/w0osz9p0/190226_shakira_resources1_16a4a16c511_original_ratio.jpg Shakira urges unity and support after Colombia’s deadliest quake in a decade https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/owfz3j0h/newsml_afp_com_20260810T172945Z_doc_c4cd4zq.jpeg People look for survivors amid the rubble of a collapsed building after an earthquake in Cali, Colombia, on August 10, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T23:22:46.713+04:00 Shakira sends emotional message after deadly Colombia earthquake: ‘My heart is with everyone’ Music, Music, Earthquake https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/colombia-declares-emergency-after-74-quake-kills-111-uae-world-leaders-pledge-support-1.500636715 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/odjp8q58/newsml_afp_com_20260810T175919Z_doc_c4ce8ke.jpeg People react after an earthquake in Manizales, Colombia, on Auguts 10, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/q0y0b52v/newsml_afp_com_20260810T175948Z_doc_c4ce863.jpeg People look at a collapsed building after an earthquake in Manizales, Colombia, on Auguts 10, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/zotbhuo7/newsml_afp_com_20260810T175208Z_doc_c4ce7g6.jpeg People remain near a collapsed building after an earthquake in Manizales, Colombia, on Auguts 10, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/gt4cme9m/newsml_afp_com_20260810T174127Z_doc_c4cd963.jpeg People look at a damaged car dealership after an earthquake in Pereira, Colombia on August 10, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/7pc2bfiw/newsml_afp_com_20260810T174005Z_doc_c4cd7kf.jpeg People remain on a street after an earthquake in Pereira, Colombia on August 10, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/owfz3j0h/newsml_afp_com_20260810T172945Z_doc_c4cd4zq.jpeg People look for survivors amid the rubble of a collapsed building after an earthquake in Cali, Colombia, on August 10, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/3nrld5kp/newsml_afp_com_20260810T173331Z_doc_c4cd2zr.jpeg Rescuers look for survivors at a collapsed building after an earthquake in Pereira, Colombia on August 10, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T22:54:54.014+04:00 Colombia declares emergency after 7.4 quake kills 111; UAE, world leaders pledge support Americas, Earthquake https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-launches-ai-powered-higher-education-platform-to-boost-university-performance-1.500636700 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/fox8xghm/mohes The platform creates a culture of continuous institutional improvement and enables strategic planning. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T22:31:00.620+04:00 UAE launches AI-powered higher education platform to boost university performance Education, Education https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-ruler-the-greatest-investment-isnt-the-cities-we-visit-but-the-moments-we-create-1.500636667 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/ypjiyd2l/MBR Life has taught me that the greatest investment during holidays is not the number of cities we visit, but the moments we create with our families. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T22:18:13.286+04:00 Dubai Ruler: 'The greatest investment isn't the cities we visit, but the moments we create' UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/music/lucky-ali-says-he-travels-with-his-burial-cloth-tells-fans-one-day-i-have-to-go-im-prepared-1.500636640 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/73eiw77z/1_16a0823c456_1874805_2957251606_16a0823c456_original_ratio.jpg Lucki Ali Gulf News en 2026-08-10T21:47:59.489+04:00 Lucky Ali says he travels with his ‘burial cloth’, tells fans: ‘One day I have to go... I’m prepared’ Music, BollyWood, bollywood, Music https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egyptian-teenager-sacrifices-his-life-after-rescuing-six-people-from-drowning-1.500636639 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/mjoxb7l1/Egypt Without hesitation, he entered the sea and managed to bring the six people safely back to shore. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T21:39:36.581+04:00 Egyptian teenager sacrifices his life after rescuing six people from drowning Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/turkish-airlines-makes-197m-profit-as-middle-east-war-hits-costs-1.500636503 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/ctllrftu/3.jpg Turkish Airlines reported a $197 million net profit in the second quarter of 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T21:01:41.722+04:00 Turkish Airlines makes $197m profit as Middle East war hits costs Aviation, Travel, UAE Travel https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-expat-in-dubai-brother-of-neet-linked-suicide-victim-from-kerala-found-dead-in-mangaluru-1.500636608 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/ijyev90m/NEET-suicide-brother-arjun.avif Arjun R Mahesh and Ayja R Mahesh Gulf News en 2026-08-10T20:44:46.636+04:00 Indian expat in Dubai, brother of NEET-linked suicide victim from Kerala, found dead in Mangaluru UAE, India, UAE, kerala, Indian expats, india https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egypt-refers-all-mobile-operators-to-prosecutors-over-unauthorised-sim-registrations-1.500636589 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/84vtpxf5/Egypt The regulator said it took the step after investigating complaints from users who discovered SIM cards linked to their personal details despite never owning or activating them. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T20:22:15.497+04:00 Egypt refers all mobile operators to prosecutors over unauthorised SIM registrations Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/why-anti-theft-backpacks-hide-their-zippers-1.500617350 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-23/chscvail/antitheftbag-1.png Smarter Backpack Protection Gulf News en 2026-08-10T20:00:00.000+04:00 Why anti-theft backpacks hide their zippers Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/flying-with-prescription-medicines-qatar-introduces-a-new-online-approval-platform-1.500636526 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/kb51ov3e/Qatar The digital platform allows travellers to submit applications, upload supporting documents, monitor the status of their requests and receive permits electronically. Gulf News en 2026-08-10T19:51:05.067+04:00 Flying with prescription medicines? Qatar introduces a new online approval platform Qatar, Qatar https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/magnitude-5-earthquake-recorded-in-western-iran-uaes-ncm-1.500636530 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/02/07/Stock-Earthquake_1777b559696_large.jpg Quake recorded at 7:01pm UAE time, NCM confirms seismic activity in Iran Gulf News en 2026-08-10T19:26:11.555+04:00 Magnitude 5 earthquake recorded in western Iran: UAE's NCM Mena, Iran