https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-expresses-solidarity-with-india-conveys-condolences-over-victims-of-military-plane-crash-1.500573543 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/hsrdu074/aircraft.jpg Military transport aircraft breaks apart after accident during landing at Jorhat. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T23:51:02.902+04:00 UAE expresses solidarity with India, conveys condolences over victims of military plane crash UAE, UAE, india https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/end-of-war-in-sight-as-us-and-iran-close-in-on-landmark-accord-1.500572912 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/kojp1h9h/HKoU8y0X0AAEXH4.jpg Digital signing of US‑Iran pact expected as Israel intensifies Lebanon raids https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-01-03/pryk0odf/trump1.jpg US President Donald Trump https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-09/vr6p5ef7/newsml_afp_com_20260609T132502Z_doc_b6gw3rq.jpeg Keir Starmer https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/ef3d1yco/newsml_afp_com_20260524T143537Z_doc_b3w73zr.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-06-13T23:39:05.696+04:00 US-Iran deal: Pakistan signals 24-hour breakthrough as Trump, Iran differ Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/inside-trillionaire-elon-musks-400-square-foot-tiny-home-why-he-still-lives-there-1.500573534 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/m08c2x1m/FotoJet-2.jpg Inside the $50,000 Boxabl unit that keeps Elon Musk close to SpaceX Starbase Gulf News en 2026-06-13T23:24:42.765+04:00 Inside trillionaire Elon Musk’s 400-square-foot tiny home: Why he still lives there Americas, technology, Tesla, Elon Musk, Starlink satellite internet https://gulfnews.com/uae/gcc-condemns-misleading-media-campaigns-targeting-uae-and-qatar-reaffirms-role-in-regional-security-and-stability-1.500573518 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/u6yjchlb/kw704kj11ka1qe5po.jpg GCC chief condemns ‘malicious’ media attacks on UAE and Qatar Gulf News en 2026-06-13T22:39:47.913+04:00 GCC slams misleading media campaigns against UAE and Qatar UAE, UAE, Qatar, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/dh30m-uae-lottery-single-winner-bags-dh100000-see-if-your-numbers-matched-1.500573471 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/y4imknf5/Screenshot-2026-06-13-at-9.33.17-PM.png UAE Lottery show host Chadi Khalaf during Lucky Day Draw No. 260613 Gulf News en 2026-06-13T21:59:15.330+04:00 Dh30m UAE Lottery: Single winner bags Dh100,000 – see if your numbers matched UAE, The UAE Lottery https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/rohit-sharma-hits-16000-runs-as-an-opener-in-internationals-joins-elite-club-featuring-jayasuriya-and-gayle-1.500573495 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/txdfyyhi/newsml_afp_com_20260613T160231Z_doc_b6yg7bg.jpeg India's Rohit Sharma watches the ball after playing a shot during the first one-day international (ODI) cricket match between India and Afghanistan at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on June 13, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T21:47:42.710+04:00 Rohit Sharma hits 16,000 runs as an opener in internationals, joins elite club featuring Jayasuriya and Gayle Cricket, cricket, india https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/indian-seafarer-dies-off-oman-coast-embassy-confirms-repatriation-efforts-1.500573481 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/pwl91yqf/202606113821241.jpeg Seafarers’ union warns of rising risks, urges stronger safety measures near Oman Gulf News en 2026-06-13T21:26:42.069+04:00 Indian seafarer dies off Oman coast, embassy confirms repatriation efforts Mena, India, india, Oman, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/robust-cybersecurity-measures-are-critical-in-defending-against-risks-says-dr-al-kuwaiti-1.500570557 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/ulvr4rue/Z805178.jpg The 3rd Government Cybersecurity Summit in session on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/mkaib54e/Dr-Al-Kuwaiti.jpg Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security for the UAE Government, addresses the audience during his keynote speech https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/xxg8iuyq/Emad_Haffar.jpeg Emad Haffar https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/5w30a0ek/Jorge_Fernandes.jpeg Jorge Fernandes https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/d3jksxws/Saood_Karmostaje.jpg Saood Karmostaje https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/71skbs79/mansoor_khan.jpeg Mansoor Khan https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/lpozfkss/Mohammad_Al_Samadi.jpg Mohammad Al-Samadi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/se7az6l2/Bilal_Baig.jpg Bilal Baig https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/xncjps6t/WhatsApp_Image_2026_06_11_at_10_03_09_AM.jpeg Annbritt Anderson Gulf News en 2026-06-13T20:51:45.234+04:00 Robust cybersecurity measures are critical in defending against risks, says Dr Al Kuwaiti GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/safety-security/digital-dubai-warns-football-fans-against-fake-streaming-links-during-world-cup-1.500573456 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/3amtkjqg/World-Cup Digital Dubai advised the public to rely exclusively on official broadcasting and streaming platforms, verify website links before clicking on them. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T20:44:16.442+04:00 Digital Dubai warns football fans against fake streaming links during World Cup Living-Safety-Security, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/own-a-pet-in-abu-dhabi-free-pet-registration-vaccines-and-microchipping-explained-1.500573445 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/9gdvvq7t/b98fb00e-d34e-4f51-a3a4-6384083ad320.jpeg Free Abu Dhabi drive offers pet registration, vaccines and microchipping support Gulf News en 2026-06-13T20:18:54.144+04:00 Own a pet in Abu Dhabi? Free pet registration, vaccines and microchipping explained UAE, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trumps-name-removed-from-kennedy-center-facade-official-confirms-1.500573432 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-06/ww0caxft/newsml_afp_com_20260606T000000Z_PH_GTY_2279557870.jpeg The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts facade is seen on June 6, 2026 in Washington, DC. A federal judge ruled this week that President Trump and his administration illegally added Trump's name to the performing arts center. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T20:02:13.927+04:00 Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center facade, official confirms Americas, Donald Trump https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-to-hold-g7-talks-on-strait-of-hormuz-demining-meet-regional-leaders-1.500573417 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-14/890qtcnl/Donald-Trump US President Donald Trump Gulf News en 2026-06-13T19:49:21.270+04:00 Trump to hold G7 talks on Strait of Hormuz demining, meet regional leaders Americas, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/trump-pm-modi-set-to-hold-bilateral-talks-at-g7-summit-on-june-17-white-house-1.500573415 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/9veu11kd/2025021410f.jpg President Trump congratulates PM Modi on historic, decisive election victory: WH spokesman (File image) Gulf News en 2026-06-13T19:42:42.379+04:00 Trump, PM Modi set to hold bilateral talks at G7 Summit on June 17: White House India, Donald Trump, india, Narendra Modi https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/brazil-enter-the-fray-at-the-world-cup-as-neymar-misses-opener-1.500573389 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/v0j3i9op/newsml_afp_com_20260612T000000Z_PH_GTY_2281283238.jpeg Fabinho of Brazil takes part in an MD-1 training session at the Columbia Park Training Facility in Morristown, New Jersey on June 12, 2026, one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Brazil and Morocco at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 12, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T19:15:26.981+04:00 Brazil enter the fray at the World Cup as Neymar misses opener World Cup, football, ICC T20 WORLD CUP https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-suspends-21-umrah-service-firms-over-violations-1.500573368 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-24/y8v5lltg/crowd.jpg Suspensions target low scores and violations under stricter Hajj and Umrah oversight Gulf News en 2026-06-13T18:47:58.238+04:00 Saudi Arabia suspends 21 Umrah service firms over violations Saudi, Saudi Arabia, umrah https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-police-warn-against-fake-consumer-protection-websites-on-search-engines-1.500573350 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/e6x03knh/1_16a08211ba1_1384413_2669162722_16a08211ba1_original_ratio.jpg Residents told to report cyber fraud via Aman Service and Abu Dhabi Police app Gulf News en 2026-06-13T18:32:37.562+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police warn against fake consumer protection websites on search engines UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/usiran-deal-talks-pakistan-signals-24-hour-breakthrough-as-tehran-rejects-sunday-signing-claim-1.500573321 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/0hooofqh/HJfWscdXYAIB-4b.jpg Strait of Hormuz, sanctions and nuclear terms stall final agreement https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-13/sdlvk9b4/newsml_afp_com_20251013T211256Z_doc_78ng4g3.jpeg Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (R) speaks as US President Donald Trump listens during the Gaza summit in Sharm El-Sheikh on October 13, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T17:59:43.364+04:00 US–Iran deal talks: Pakistan signals 24-hour breakthrough as Tehran rejects Sunday signing claim Mena, Pakistan, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/indian-air-force-transport-aircraft-crash-five-personnel-identified-1.500573306 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/iqjvcudr/FotoJet-1.jpg Five IAF personnel killed in AN-32 crash at Jorhat air base in Assam Gulf News en 2026-06-13T17:35:15.674+04:00 Indian Air Force transport aircraft crash: Five personnel identified India, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sharjah-announces-distribution-points-for-1448-ah-hijri-calendar-1.500573282 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/j7tfri19/Hijjri-calender Copies of the 1448 AH Hijri Calendar will be available for collection during designated morning and evening periods, from 9am to 1pm and from 5pm to 9pm, Gulf News en 2026-06-13T16:58:09.630+04:00 Sharjah announces distribution points for 1448 AH Hijri calendar Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/worlds-most-expensive-gold-dress-steals-spotlight-at-sharjah-watch-and-jewellery-middle-east-show-1.500573275 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/sbesg2uc/Gold-dress The dress, showcased by Al Romaizan Gold & Jewellery, is being displayed publicly for the first time during the exhibition at Expo Centre Sharjah. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T16:57:18.508+04:00 World's most expensive gold dress steals spotlight at Sharjah Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-conflict-tanker-struck-by-unknown-projectile-off-oman-coast-ukmto-reports-1.500573273 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/3rzqg2k7/HKsH4fOWsAEdsze-1.png Tanker hit off Oman as crew escape harm and voyage continues Gulf News en 2026-06-13T16:38:54.935+04:00 US-Iran conflict: Tanker struck by unknown projectile off Oman coast, UKMTO reports Mena, Europe, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/saif-ali-khan-says-farhan-akhtar-was-born-to-directahead-of-dil-chahta-hai-25th-anniversary-1.500573250 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/d034ao6x/IMG4664.png Saif Ali Khan revisits the making of the 2001 cult classic and praises Farhan Akhtar’s debut direction https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/1ssdw4nt/Dil_Chahta_Hai_173af2844aa_original_ratio.jpg Akshaye Khanna, Saif Ali Khan and Aamir Khan in 'Dil Chahta Hai'. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T16:27:48.960+04:00 Saif Ali Khan says Farhan Akhtar was 'born to direct' ahead of Dil Chahta Hai 25th anniversary Entertainment, BollyWood, bollywood, movies, Bollywood icons https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-arrests-five-in-counterfeit-government-stamp-forgery-operation-1.500573199 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/p3x226pv/Screenshot The suspects distributed the counterfeit stamps in locations inside and outside hospitals, focusing on documents that required official stamp authentication. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T16:24:43.665+04:00 Kuwait arrests five in counterfeit government stamp forgery operation Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/is-another-sooryavanshi-rising-vaibhavs-10-year-old-aashirwad-smashes-stunning-century-1.500573249 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/klkqa1tn/FotoJet.jpg 10-year-old Aashirwad’s blazing century hints at another Sooryavanshi star https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/fyj8gtjm/nws.PNG Rising cricket dynasty as Vaibhav shines in IPL and Aashirwad dazzles in Bihar https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/klpuzaep/news.PNG From elder brother Vaibhav, who shared the scorecard on his Instagram story along with a congratulatory message for the young batter. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/1qkiy1em/11.PNG Sooryavanshi brothers light up Indian cricket, from IPL heroics to junior feats Gulf News en 2026-06-13T16:18:15.960+04:00 Is another Sooryavanshi rising? Vaibhav’s 10-year-old Aashirwad smashes stunning century Cricket, IPL-Rajasthan, cricket, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/salo-salo-on-wheels-uaes-filipino-cyclists-turn-al-qudra-into-a-moving-celebration-of-independence-day-1.500573179 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/ly1uw0qp/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-13-at-13.41.34.jpeg Kalayaan Ride returns for its second year, uniting more than 550 Filipino cyclists in the UAE to celebrate the 128th Philippine Independence Day https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/18uvefde/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-13-at-14.05.48.jpeg More than 550 cyclists and over 50 cycling clubs, volunteers, and sponsors have supported the ride https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/s4o6wh2c/Erwin-and-Arby.jpeg From left to right: Erwin Gutierrez and Arby Intal https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/pf536y8e/Angelo-Loresta.jpeg Angelo Loresta of 63 Mafia Cycling Collective https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/kunzoxui/Bhejay-Santos-Bandong.jpeg Bhejay Santos Bandong of TRB https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/ombbfh8d/Ace-Cunanan-.jpeg Ace Cunanan of ICT Cycling Team https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/7uwc6tjb/Lourds_Adalia_Evertse.jpeg Lourds Adalia-Evertse of 3F Gulf News en 2026-06-13T15:08:31.278+04:00 Salo-Salo on wheels: UAE’s Filipino cyclists turn Al Qudra into a moving celebration of Independence Day people, Community, UAE, Pinoy, UAE, Dubai, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/uae/emirati-entrepreneur-ali-albloushi-builds-one-of-the-uaes-fastest-growing-car-communities-1.500572062 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/0ws1o8ky/IMG5938.JPG.jpeg Ali Albloushi Gulf News en 2026-06-13T14:47:18.777+04:00 Emirati entrepreneur Ali Albloushi builds one of the UAE’s fastest-growing car communities UAE, UAE Success Stories https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/elon-musks-1-trillion-fortune-from-moon-trips-to-millions-of-homes-how-the-worlds-first-trillionaire-got-there-1.500572473 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/tj1fd36d/preview.jpg FILE - Elon Musk uses his phone during a state dinner for President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People on Thursday May 14, 2026, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File) Gulf News en 2026-06-13T14:33:48.746+04:00 Elon Musk's $1 trillion fortune: From moon trips to millions of homes, how the world's first trillionaire got there SpaceX trillionaire Musk IPO https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-rta-announces-service-timings-for-hijri-new-year-holiday-1.500573165 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/vz55kr08/rta.jpg Free public parking, revised transport schedules and temporary service closures set for June 15. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T14:12:05.778+04:00 Hijri New Year: Dubai RTA announces free parking, metro, tram and bus timings Transport, RTA https://gulfnews.com/uae/excellence-awards-2026-honours-35-exceptional-women-and-organisations-1.500573145 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/q5982fc8/Excellence-Award-Web-3.jpg Excellence Awards 2026 winners against the backdrop of the Museum of the Future https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/8fhy8199/Excellence-Award-Web-11.jpg Sheikha Alia Bint Khalid Al Qassimi, Managing Director of the UAE National Orchestra, speaks at Excellence Awards 2026 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/sadd2vzx/Excellence-Award-Web-9.jpg Vijay Vaghela, CEO of Gulf News, delivers the opening remarks https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/bwd2v94w/Excellence-Award-Web-10.jpg Aparna Bajpai, Founder of BeingShe, speaks at Excellence Awards https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/uip6mc68/Excellence-Award-Web-8.jpg From left: Tina Bhakta, Director of Events and Special Features at Gulf News; Mark Thompson, Editor-in-Chief of Gulf News; Aparna Bajpai, Founder of BeingShe; Sheikha Alia Bint Khalid Al Qassimi, Managing Director of the UAE National Orchestra; Vijay Vaghela, CEO of Gulf News; and David George, Director of Creative Content and Design at Gulf News https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/pckoo3th/Excellence-Award-Web-13.jpg The winners with jury members, and Gulf News and BeingShe teams Gulf News en 2026-06-13T14:08:31.469+04:00 Excellence Awards 2026 honours 35 exceptional women and organisations UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/celebrities-who-attended-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-game-tom-cruise-dicaprio-beckham-and-more-1.500573118 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/0pew34py/newsml_afp_com_20260612T000000Z_PH_GTY_2281326098.jpeg Tom Cruise, David and Victoria Beckham pictured during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T14:07:25.128+04:00 Celebrities who attended the 2026 FIFA World Cup game: Tom Cruise, DiCaprio, Beckham and more Entertainment, HollyWood, Sport, World Cup, hollywood, football, Music, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-is-committed-to-gulf-security-as-pillar-of-shared-prosperity-anwar-gargash-1.500573144 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/f5ybn04r/Gargash Gargash says the UAE recognised that addressing emerging regional and international challenges required three key pillars. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T13:43:12.322+04:00 UAE is committed to Gulf security as pillar of shared prosperity: Anwar Gargash UAE, UAE, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-police-urges-homeowners-to-use-licensed-domestic-worker-agencies-only-1.500573122 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-12-20/0sjdps6l/20221215_domestic_worker_law_18514205cf1_original_ratio.jpg Dubai Police stressed the importance of verifying the identity of any worker before allowing them to start work, and not permitting unknown or unauthorised individuals to enter homes. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/omzb23xi/maid.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-13T13:28:33.327+04:00 Dubai Police urges homeowners to use licensed domestic worker agencies only UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-police-academy-launches-masters-programme-in-virtual-money-laundering-1.500573131 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/vedw2x0q/Dubai-Police The one-year programme combines legal, investigative and technological disciplines, focusing on anti-money laundering frameworks. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T13:24:13.850+04:00 Dubai Police Academy launches master's programme in virtual money laundering UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/nafis-opens-second-international-tech-training-programme-for-emirati-graduates-in-uae-and-china-1.500573104 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/25yt2gla/nafis.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-06-13T13:19:45.897+04:00 Nafis opens second international tech training programme for Emirati graduates in UAE and China UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-introduces-legal-framework-for-self-driving-vehicles-1.500573087 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/cenfr7lm/autonomous-vehicles The new provisions establish clear responsibilities for vehicle owners and operators, while adapting existing traffic laws to accommodate vehicles capable of making driving decisions independently. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T12:33:13.108+04:00 Saudi Arabia introduces legal framework for self-driving vehicles Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/indian-air-force-transport-aircraft-crashes-in-assam-casualties-unknown-1.500573092 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/hsrdu074/aircraft.jpg Military transport aircraft breaks apart after accident during landing at Jorhat. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T12:33:09.870+04:00 Five dead after Indian Air Force transport plane crashes in Jorhat, Assam India https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/i-deserve-it-pranit-more-issues-apology-over-viral-rs370-biryani-controversy-1.500573080 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/b1p4f87k/ANI_20260611131547.jpg Pranit More (Photo/X@Rj_pranit) Gulf News en 2026-06-13T12:33:04.030+04:00 'I deserve it’: Pranit More issues apology over viral Rs370 biryani controversy Entertainment, BollyWood, bollywood, social media, viral https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/g7-summit-set-for-tense-showdown-with-trump-1.500573054 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/ygehbnm6/G7.jpg Members of the French gendarmerie motorcycle unit attend a general briefing as they prepare ahead of the G7 Summit in Evian, on June 12, 2026 in La-Roche-sur-Foron. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T11:42:31.904+04:00 G7 summit set for tense showdown with Trump Europe https://gulfnews.com/business/dubai-markets-show-high-compliance-as-over-8400-inspections-find-stable-prices-1.500573020 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/t6umsusy/inspection The inspection campaigns covered a wide range of retail outlets and distribution centres, including fruit and vegetable markets, supermarkets and hypermarkets. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T11:37:33.516+04:00 Dubai markets show high compliance as over 8,400 inspections find stable prices Business, UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/blake-lively-awarded-legal-fees-in-justin-baldoni-dispute-court-denies-damages-claim-1.500573010 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/ar1p2lyv/preview.jpg Court rules Lively can recover legal costs but rejects bid for additional damages Gulf News en 2026-06-13T11:24:18.879+04:00 Blake Lively awarded legal fees in Justin Baldoni dispute, court denies damages claim Entertainment, HollyWood, hollywood https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/al-ain-opens-al-reef-park-a-new-community-hub-with-sports-courts-and-family-amenities-1.500573031 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/hgygb9wu/5222300.jpg Located on Abu Aseerah bin Al Harith Street, the park has been designed to serve residents of all ages, offering a mix of sports, leisure and community facilities. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T11:17:09.072+04:00 Al Ain opens Al Reef Park, a new community hub with sports courts and family amenities Environment, UAE, UAE, Environment https://gulfnews.com/world/oceania/woman-critically-injured-after-shark-attack-at-australias-coogee-beach-1.500573035 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/tlckozpl/beach.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-13T11:06:01.377+04:00 Woman critically injured after shark attack at Australia's Coogee Beach Oceania, Australia https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-downs-multiple-iranian-drones-in-strait-of-hormuz-amid-peace-talks-1.500573021 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/a93l3ih6/jet.jpg Maritime tensions rise even as officials signal a breakthrough in negotiations to end the conflict. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T10:54:29.471+04:00 US downs multiple Iranian drones in Strait of Hormuz amid peace talks Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/anthropic-takes-latest-ai-models-offline-to-comply-with-new-us-export-controls-1.500572893 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/91k8ult3/preview.jpg Anthropic co-founder and President Daniela Amodei, left, shakes hands with Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy during the keynote presentaton at Snowflake Summit 26 Monday, June 1, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Gulf News en 2026-06-13T10:53:33.899+04:00 Anthropic takes latest AI models offline to comply with new US export controls anthropic artificial intelligence trump fable mythos https://gulfnews.com/uae/what-the-uae-philippines-have-planned-for-the-next-abu-dhabi-dialogue-1.500573000 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/nst9z5x4/72298749913036414719363155732317409649178781n.jpg From left to right: UAE Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar and Philippine Department of Migrant Workers secretary Hans Cacdac Gulf News en 2026-06-13T10:15:49.059+04:00 What the UAE, Philippines have planned for the next Abu Dhabi Dialogue UAE, Philippines, UAE, Abu Dhabi, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/sport/can-morocco-topple-a-world-cup-dynasty-in-brazil-1.500572042 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/s6uusnpk/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-12-2026-125105-PM.png It won't get much tougher than this for Morocco https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/iwu0t2nf/FIFA_World_Cup_Qatar_2022__Morocco_create_history_by_reaching_semis_184fd52de57_original_ratio.jpg Morocco celebrate beating Portugal in quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/7xublzfw/newsml_afp_com_20260606T000000Z_PH_GTY_2280234763.jpeg Carlo Ancelotti will be expected to return the World Cup trophy back to Brazil https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/h9zi5x94/Hakimi-Vinicius The head-to-head between Hakimi and Vinicius will be an exciting one Gulf News en 2026-06-13T10:00:00.000+04:00 Can Morocco Topple a World Cup Dynasty in Brazil? Sport, Football, World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-spy-powers-lapse-during-world-cup-security-concerns-1.500572992 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/jt8cnpgh/Fans.jpg Fans watch the 2026 World Cup Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T09:59:30.898+04:00 US spy powers lapse during World Cup security concerns Americas, World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/england-world-cup-preparations-hit-by-equipment-theft-1.500572979 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/cws1n1e3/Kane.jpg File photo: England players jog during a training for the national football team in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T09:33:10.762+04:00 England World Cup preparations hit by equipment theft World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/katy-perry-sparkles-at-fifa-world-cup-2026-opener-shares-emotional-stage-moment-with-young-norwegian-singer-1.500572975 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/rprk7tld/newsml_afp_com_20260612T000000Z_PH_GTY_2281308964.jpeg Katy Perry performs during the Parade of Nations before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T09:26:23.386+04:00 Katy Perry sparkles at FIFA World Cup 2026 opener, shares emotional stage moment with young Norwegian singer World Cup, Music, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/canada-earn-historic-first-world-cup-point-with-comeback-draw-1.500572962 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/1zx099j2/Larin.jpg Canada's Cyle Larin (9) celebrates after scoring his sides first goal of the game in the second half of the World Cup Group B soccer match bagainst Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T09:08:21.066+04:00 Canada earn historic first World Cup point with comeback draw World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/technology/no-super-app-no-big-bang-philippines-quietly-hits-digital-payments-milestone-1.500572935 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-15/7gazsh6f/gcash-maya-1.jpg A scan of an e-wallet QR code using GCash or Maya QR is all it takes to buy food, groceries, cabs, electricity and services in the Philippines. Both e-wallets have built-in features that allow users to invest in local stocks and mutual funds directly within their apps. Photo for illustrative purposes only. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/09/16/People-using-a-GCash-kiosk-in-the-Philippines_191fa590221_large.jpg People using a GCash kiosk in the Philippines. Digital payments surpassed the BSP target of 50% of retail transactions in 2023 (52.8% in terms of volume and 55.3% in terms of value). In 2024, e-payments jumped further to 57.4% by volume and 59% by value, as per the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data. This steady year-on-year growth reinforces the momentum of digital payments via interoperable payment "rails". https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/dok06t6f/Screenshot-2026-06-13-at-12.41.54-PM.png Digital payments volume and value have surpassed the 50% target of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/cxtpqvjt/Philippine_Digital_banks_17dc43e41dd_original_ratio.jpg The BSP approved on September 1, 2021 the digital banking licence of PayMaya, the financial arm of PLDT’s digital unit Voyager Innovations. The company said they will focus on the "unbanked and underserved” population of consumers and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The BSP eyes up to 70% of transactions will be done via digital currency by 2028. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/oxlptfoq/The_Philippine_central_bank__called_the_BSP__Bangko_Sentral_ng_Pilipinas__17daf128d05_original_ratio.jpg A view of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the country's central monetary authority. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-19/uk37k5dt/_1x_1.jpg A Philippine retail store offering digital transactions using GCash. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T08:57:50.622+04:00 No ‘super app’, no ‘Big Bang’: Philippines quietly hits digital payments milestone Technology, Markets https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/sharjah-police-release-cctv-video-showing-dangers-of-rushing-1.500572812 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/su7odvqr/Sharjah-video-5.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-13T08:52:42.449+04:00 Sharjah Police release CCTV video showing dangers of rushing Transport, crime, traffic fines, UAE traffic fines, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-temperatures-set-to-climb-to-47c-humidity-to-rise-1.500572757 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/85d74t24/Abu-Dhabi Light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds are expected across the country, with speeds of 10 to 20 km/h, occasionally freshening and reaching up to 35 km/h. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T08:51:16.343+04:00 UAE temperatures set to climb to 47°C, humidity to rise Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/us-star-folarin-balogun-scores-twice-on-world-cup-debut-then-heads-back-for-netflix-1.500572948 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/clqt8ojh/balogun.jpg Folarin Balogun #20 of the United States celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T08:49:24.116+04:00 US star Folarin Balogun scores twice on World Cup debut, then heads back for Netflix World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/sport/dubai-basketball-win-aba-league-championships-1.500572936 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/thfhwbqq/DSC09636.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-13T08:20:23.870+04:00 Dubai Basketball win ABA League championships  Sport, UAE-Sport, UAE, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/working-during-eid-uae-1.500454399 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/08/30/STOCK-OFFICE-STAFF---WORKERS---ABU-DHABI_191a2b6217b_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-13T08:00:00.000+04:00 Working during a public holiday? Here's what the UAE labour law says Living-Ask-Us, UAE Public holidays, UAE Labour Law https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/8-k-drama-cliches-you-can-predict-after-watching-more-than-10-shows-umbrellas-amnesia-and-noble-sacrifices-1.500572682 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/bbiiynr2/k-drama.webp For all their innovation, K-dramas remain fiercely loyal to the tropes fans know by heart Gulf News en 2026-06-13T07:52:54.368+04:00 8 K-Drama cliches you can predict after watching more than 10 shows: Umbrellas, amnesia and noble sacrifices Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-peace-deal-in-sight-trump-says-signing-could-come-within-days-1.500571762 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/fgla6f3i/Tehran.jpg A woman walks past a giant banner depicting Iranian missiles and a sword belonging to Imam Ali, the first Imam of the Shiites, at the Vanak Square in Tehran. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-10/p835xf7x/PM-Shahbaz-Sharif.jpg Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announces austerity measures during a television address on Monday https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/rhds5bpb/Hormuz.jpg A small motorboat passes anchored vessels in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Thursday, June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-04/awfqr8rw/202606043813067.jpeg Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Gulf News en 2026-06-13T07:49:18.120+04:00 US–Iran peace deal: Trump hails deal approval; Tehran pushes back while Pakistan sees breakthrough Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2026-after-correctly-predicting-mexico-shawk-the-hawk-picks-brazil-vs-morocco-1.500572839 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/3u8ii7ba/Brazil-vs-Morocco Shawk The Hawk predicts Brazil vs Morocco fixture https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/3u8ii7ba/Brazil-vs-Morocco Shawk The Hawk predicts Brazil vs Morocco fixture Gulf News en 2026-06-13T07:30:00.000+04:00 World Cup 2026: After correctly predicting Mexico, Shawk the Hawk picks Brazil vs Morocco World Cup https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-categorically-denies-media-reports-alleging-transfer-of-funds-to-iran-1.500572801 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-13/5n0ov3ki/UAEflag.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/iffru2zj/UAEflag Gulf News en 2026-06-13T07:13:13.518+04:00 UAE categorically denies media reports alleging transfer of funds to Iran Government, Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/ask-gulf-news-can-a-construction-company-be-held-liable-for-injuries-caused-by-its-workers-actions-on-the-job-1.500572825 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/dwx5z97j/Untitled-design-60.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-13T07:00:00.000+04:00 Ask Gulf News: Can a construction company be held liable for injuries caused by its worker's actions on the job? Ask Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/uae-public-holidays-2026-when-is-the-next-day-off-after-eid-al-adha-1.500555678 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-27/clgektad/STAFFNAT_260527_Eid_Celebrations_VSAKLANI_171779909365969.jpg Huge crowd during Eid Al Adha celebrations at Dubai mall fountain area. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T06:00:00.000+04:00 UAE public holidays 2026: When is the next day off? Living-Ask-Us, UAE, UAE Public holidays https://gulfnews.com/uae-success-stories/from-farm-worker-to-entrepreneur-how-the-uae-changed-the-life-of-this-filipina-expat-1.500572248 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/dclk7lx7/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-10-at-18.44.18.jpeg Judy Dimayuga, co-owner of Jeju Skincare https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/1gnnya40/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-10-at-18.43.44.jpeg Judy Dimayuga (third from left) with her family back in the Philippines https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/5ta0ysqz/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-10-at-18.44.11-2.jpeg Judy Dimayuga when she worked as a singer https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/zwu3dpmp/bazaar.jpeg Community bazaar for small businesses affected by the current geopolitical situation where they can showcase their products for free, held at the Salties Creek Beach on May 24 Gulf News en 2026-06-13T05:45:00.000+04:00 From farm worker to entrepreneur: How the UAE changed the life of this Filipina expat UAE Success Stories, people, UAE, Pinoy, Stories-of-success, UAE, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/the-most-important-people-in-our-lives-may-be-the-easiest-to-overlook-1.500569954 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-09/lzum5rty/newsml_afp_com_20250609T140646Z_doc_49nx3nh.jpeg A good leader notices people who greet every morning without recognition - the rickshaw puller, the cook or the watchman. Gulf News en 2026-06-13T05:06:00.000+04:00 The most important people in our lives may be the easiest to overlook Op-Eds https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/how-uae-food-supplies-stayed-moving-during-shipping-disruption-1.500572050 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/mq4zjc9h/EgyptToshkaIrrigation.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/tft8bl8t/Egypt_Toshka.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/mcxvan6j/Al_Dahra_Logistics.png Gulf News en 2026-06-13T04:00:00.000+04:00 How UAE food supplies stayed moving during shipping disruption Retail, Food https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/fifa-2026-kicks-off-in-canada-nora-fatehi-shines-as-empty-seats-spark-debate-1.500572739 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/m9dtyopr/newsml_afp_com_20260612T000000Z_PH_GTY_2281279606.jpeg Sanjoy, Nora Fatehi and Vegedream perform during the Opening Ceremony before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/qwn9nai3/newsml_afp_com_20260612T000000Z_PH_GTY_2281279614.jpeg Sanjoy, Vegedream and Nora Fatehi perform during the Opening Ceremony before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/iw9d8ehn/newsml_afp_com_20260612T000000Z_PH_GTY_2281279605.jpeg Sanjoy, Nora Fatehi and Vegedream perform during the Opening Ceremony before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/j3fwoamp/newsml_afp_com_20260612T000000Z_PH_GTY_2281269053.jpeg Sanjoy, Nora Fatehi and Vegedream perform during the Opening Ceremony before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/xhgxyq84/newsml_afp_com_20260612T000000Z_PH_GTY_2281270435.jpeg Sanjoy, Vegedream and Nora Fatehi perform during the Opening Ceremony before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T23:46:57.515+04:00 FIFA 2026 kicks off in Canada: Nora Fatehi shines as empty seats spark debate World Cup, bollywood, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-desalination-plants-in-egypts-rafah-continue-supplying-water-to-khan-younis-under-operation-chivalrous-knight-3-1.500572394 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/jt8ioohf/ou104jzp1ka1behpo.jpg UAE-run Rafah plants sustain vital water lifeline to Khan Younis amid Gaza crisis Gulf News en 2026-06-12T23:24:28.337+04:00 UAE desalination plants in Egypt’s Rafah continue supplying water to Khan Younis under ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’ UAE, UAE, Gaza https://gulfnews.com/uae/abdullah-bin-zayed-uae-to-deepen-global-partnerships-strengthen-diplomatic-role-1.500572717 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/8sstewna/ABZ Sheikh Abdullah stressed the importance of continuing to invest in people, knowledge and technology, while strengthening the readiness of national institutions and embedding a culture of innovation and continuous development. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T23:09:03.315+04:00 Abdullah bin Zayed: UAE to deepen global partnerships, strengthen diplomatic role UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/neet-ug-2026-re-exam-admit-card-expected-soon-new-timings-and-key-changes-1.500572715 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/5pg940fw/202606123823113.jpg NEET UG 2026 re-exam: Admit card release, new timings and key changes Gulf News en 2026-06-12T22:58:20.692+04:00 NEET UG 2026 re-exam: Admit card expected soon, new timings and key changes India, india, Education https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/duck-wearing-mexico-shirt-in-the-streets-goes-viral-during-world-cup-fever-1.500572707 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/e7mwivyq/Duck-wearing-the-Mexico-shirt Duck wearing the Mexico shirt https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/vlx418g5/Duck-wearing-the-Mexico-shirt Duck wearing the Mexico shirt Gulf News en 2026-06-12T22:45:35.289+04:00 Duck wearing Mexico shirt in the streets goes viral during World Cup fever World Cup, Football, football https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/ghana-world-cup-player-partey-facing-rape-trial-in-uk-denied-canada-visa-fifa-2-1.500572698 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-13/sp0s87n0/newsml_afp_com_20260413T134623Z_doc_a7mc9ra.jpeg Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey departs following his hearing at the Southwark Crown Court in London on April 13, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T22:27:27.747+04:00 Ghana World Cup player Partey, facing rape trial in UK, denied Canada visa: FIFA World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/elon-musk-becomes-worlds-first-trillionaire-as-spacex-shares-jump-1.500572681 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/9eqbf5aq/ANI_20260612162746.jpg SpaceX CEO Elon Musk (Photo/X) Gulf News en 2026-06-12T21:58:33.293+04:00 Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX shares jump Americas, Technology, technology, Elon Musk https://gulfnews.com/technology/what-would-elon-musk-do-with-100000-satellites-1.500572618 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/b8e94wc2/Starlink_18cd81e5b32_original_ratio.jpg Elon Musk explains the direct-to-cell (D2C) service to users. Starlink's V3 satellites, the size of a Boeing 737 when deployed, promise up to 10-20 times the capability of prior generations, with roughly 1,024 Gbps of downlink capacity per satellite — more than 10 times that of V2 models — along with lower "latency", and expanding D2C service to the world's remotest areas. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-20/w3ea28j0/Elon-Musk Elon Musk https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-14/qwta2dzs/Starship-M.png SpaceX's massive Starship rocket soared into its latest test flight Monday (11th test), as the US company vies to defy critics who say its technology might not be on track to deliver NASA's lunar projects and fulfill Elon Musk's Mars ambitions. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T21:48:15.372+04:00 What would Elon Musk do with 100,000 satellites? Technology, Markets https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/sharjah-police-pizza-order-call-saves-woman-in-danger-1.500572620 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/3lu2q29f/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-12-at-9.41.38-PM.jpeg Sharjah emergency team traces caller after cryptic ‘pizza’ distress signal https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/47dluva4/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-12-at-9.41.46-PM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/6uvpsnnh/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-12-at-9.41.46-PM.jpeg Coded ‘pizza delivery’ plea helps Sharjah officers rescue threatened woman Gulf News en 2026-06-12T21:44:11.194+04:00 Sharjah Police 'Pizza Order' call saves woman in danger Crime, crime, Sharjah, Sharjah Police https://gulfnews.com/podcasts/forexcom-experts-reveal-how-middle-east-traders-can-navigate-volatile-global-markets-1.500572646 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/g8aa0ad0/GN-Talks-Thumbnail-V1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T21:21:56.166+04:00 FOREX.com experts reveal how Middle East traders can navigate volatile global markets Podcasts, GN Talks, podcast-post https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/texas-shooting-in-midland-1-dead-9-injured-as-suspect-killed-after-police-standoff-1.500572650 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/n7iyem4s/AP.PNG Gunman opens fire in Midland, Texas, before dying after police standoff Gulf News en 2026-06-12T21:16:45.657+04:00 Texas shooting in Midland: 1 dead, 9 injured as suspect killed after police standoff Americas, America https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bts-greatest-hits-before-fests-2026-army-favourites-swim-1.500572059 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-14/a7bd74xp/newsml_afp_com_20260321T122226Z_doc_a47f7ke.jpeg BTS posing for their concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T21:05:43.621+04:00 BTS turns 13: Tracks that became memories—ARMY’s most replayed Bangtan anthems Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-steps-up-support-for-ebola-containment-amid-africa-outbreak-1.500572617 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/b33pf5sp/UAE-President The President’s directives reflected a leadership vision that places human dignity and the protection of life at the centre of the UAE’s humanitarian work. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T20:49:37.530+04:00 UAE steps up support for Ebola containment amid Africa outbreak UAE, UAE, Health https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/abu-dhabi-to-europe-etihad-adds-two-of-most-loved-european-destinations-to-network-1.500572584 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/n89u4gbb/HKn7t00bcAAIvRr.jpg New Kraków and Palma routes deepen Abu Dhabi’s role as a global travel hub Gulf News en 2026-06-12T20:20:16.260+04:00 Abu Dhabi to Europe: Etihad adds two of most-loved European destinations to network Aviation, Travel, UAE Travel, Etihad Airways, Europe travel https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/why-oil-is-failing-crude-benchmarks-slide-below-90-as-traders-reassess-hormuz-supply-risks-1.500572519 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2009/7/4/1_16a08269571.140564_2245710829_16a08269571_large.jpg Brent crude futures, the international benchmark for oil prices, were at $87.70 per barrel at 3.15pm GMT on Friday (June 12, 2026) down nearly 3% drop. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/yr2uf1ka/Screenshot-2026-06-12-at-11.15.16-PM.png As of 3.15pm GMT on Friday, June 12, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T19:23:26.459+04:00 Why oil is failing: Crude benchmarks slide below $90 as traders reassess Hormuz, supply risks Energy https://gulfnews.com/business/spacex-makes-historic-wall-street-debut-as-musk-renews-mars-ambitions-1.500572497 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/w140ou16/newsml_afp_com_20260612T000000Z_PH_GTY_2281237832.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/ownei1ls/newsml_afp_com_20260612T141238Z_doc_b6vx7ze.jpeg Gwynne Shotwell (c), SpaceX President and Chief Operating Officer, celebrates with SpaceX employees and executives after they rang the opening bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite to celebrate the launch of SpaceX’s initial public offering (IPO) in New York on June 12, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/gystywjd/newsml_afp_com_20260612T140113Z_doc_b6vu8am.jpeg Bret Johnsen (C), SpaceX Chief Financial Officer, and Gwynne Shotwell (center R), SpaceX President and Chief Operating Officer, celebrate with SpaceX employees as they ring the opening bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite to celebrate the launch of SpaceX’s initial public offering (IPO) in New York on June 12, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/upzkhlzz/newsml_afp_com_20260612T000000Z_PH_GTY_2281236985.jpeg NYPD officers stand guard as SpaceX rings the opening bell at the Nasdaq Marketsite at the launch of the company's initial public offering (IPO) on June 12, 2026 in New York City. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/fng9xw4c/newsml_afp_com_20260612T135748Z_doc_b6vu8b9.jpeg A view of the Nasdaq MarketSite after SpaceX company executives rang the opening bell to celebrate the launch of SpaceX’s initial public offering (IPO) in New York on June 12, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T19:00:39.349+04:00 SpaceX makes historic Wall Street debut as Musk renews Mars ambitions Business, news-video https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/garmin-expands-ecg-app-to-customers-in-saudi-arabia-and-the-uae-1.500572492 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/nvaxgteh/Garmin.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T18:59:09.307+04:00 Garmin expands ECG App to customers in Saudi Arabia and the UAE Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/technology/meta-hit-by-major-global-outage-affecting-facebook-instagram-and-whatsapp-1.500572465 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/04/25/20240425-meta_18f13199385_large.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/zuzvtitq/insta.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/ohtve5jh/fb.JPG Gulf News en 2026-06-12T18:32:47.396+04:00 Meta hit by major global outage affecting Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp Technology https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/deal-or-no-deal-where-efforts-to-end-the-iran-war-stand-now-1.500572471 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/f4ovi7mu/preview.jpg A small motorboat passes anchored vessels in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Thursday, June 11, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T18:31:20.025+04:00 Deal or no deal? Where efforts to end the Iran war stand now Mena, Gulf, Americas, America, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/rescued-orphaned-elephant-highlights-nigerias-conservation-fight-1.500572431 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/nigxsjqt/EEEEE.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T18:00:26.576+04:00 Rescued orphaned elephant highlights Nigeria's conservation fight World, news-video https://gulfnews.com/uae/passport-services-for-indian-expats-in-uae-al-hind-takes-over-from-july-1-1.500572397 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-29/4kwumgez/New-Indian-Passport-2025 Al Hind to handle Indian passport, visa and consular services in UAE from 2026 Gulf News en 2026-06-12T17:32:17.550+04:00 Major update on Indian passport, visa services for expats in UAE: Al Hind officially takes over July 1 UAE, India, UAE, india https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-bans-external-flags-at-husseiniyas-ahead-of-muharram-1.500572364 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/g0viqpkf/img2363.jpg Kuwait advises organisers that donations may only be collected through channels approved by the Ministry of Social Affairs. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T17:30:27.049+04:00 Kuwait bans external flags at Husseiniyas ahead of Muharram Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/in-ageing-south-korea-ai-dolls-fill-the-void-of-human-companionship-1.500572373 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/zmusu6du/newsml_afp_com_20260611T020003Z_doc_b2wd3wf.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T17:20:31.444+04:00 In ageing South Korea, AI dolls fill the void of human companionship Asia, news-video https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-plans-major-nato-drawdown-as-trump-shifts-focus-from-europe-1.500572372 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/9lrgfla7/ANI_20260612091258.jpg The United States is planning to significantly reduce the aircraft and warships it makes available for NATO. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T17:17:31.431+04:00 US plans major NATO drawdown as Trump shifts focus from Europe Americas, Europe, Donald Trump, America https://gulfnews.com/business/dubai-records-1523-violations-and-632-reports-at-construction-sites-1.500572341 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/u689pkdt/DM Dubai Municipality reported that 304,435 cubic metres of concrete were supplied to projects under construction in May. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T17:05:15.489+04:00 Dubai records 1,523 violations and 632 reports at construction sites Business, UAE, UAE, UAE businesses https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/could-this-ipo-make-elon-musk-the-worlds-first-trillionaire-while-shaking-everyone-elses-portfolio-1.500572323 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/v6tzdbnq/Copy_of_ukraine_spacex_1stld_writethru_e9736c78_4db2_11ee_a977_8b5e93821e94_1695285927662_18ab6ea5f2.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/vbk00qpw/preview.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/3jzxfogf/Space_X_178ff5eabab_original_ratio.jpg Starship, SpaceX's newest and biggest rocket. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T16:59:45.131+04:00 Could this IPO make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire, while shaking everyone else’s portfolio? Markets, Elon Musk https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-refers-social-media-user-to-prosecutors-over-remarks-targeting-a-brotherly-state-1.500572284 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/44wwpeo7/saudi-850x560.jpg The General Authority of Media Regulation said the content was deemed to be in violation of regulations governing digital and media content. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T16:26:18.656+04:00 Saudi Arabia refers social media user to prosecutors over remarks targeting a brotherly state Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-premium-residency-holders-required-to-obtain-dedicated-work-permits-1.500572297 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/99ev2a2g/Premium-Residency The platform said subscription fees for establishments vary according to company size and are calculated based on the total number of employees. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T16:25:59.179+04:00 Saudi Arabia: Premium Residency holders required to obtain dedicated work permits Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/pope-leo-xiv-meets-migrants-on-the-spanish-island-of-tenerife-1.500572298 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/yxwl1fib/newsml_afp_com_20260612T093134Z_doc_b6uu9ur.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T16:21:17.334+04:00 Pope Leo XIV meets migrants on the Spanish island of Tenerife World, news-video https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/qatar-rejects-washington-post-allegations-on-lng-shutdown-calls-report-unfounded-and-misleading-1.500572294 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/gpfybjq2/Qatarflag Officials accuse critics of undermining mediation, damaging ties with United States Gulf News en 2026-06-12T16:15:02.462+04:00 Qatar rejects Washington Post allegations on LNG shutdown, calls report ‘unfounded’ and misleading Qatar, fake news, Iran, Qatar https://gulfnews.com/travel/emirates-to-screen-every-fifa-world-cup-2026-match-onboard-1.500572216 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/01/21/Emirates_inflight_entertainment_resources1_16a310737f8_large.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/lvr2oelm/full.jpg Emirates’ FIFA World Cup 26 screening schedule on the Sport 24 live channel via ice. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-14/1jy2axsz/dsc-6599-808209.jpg Emirates’ ICE offers 6,500+ on-demand channels in 40+ languages, featuring thousands of hours of movies, TV, music, and podcasts. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T16:10:35.651+04:00 Emirates to screen every FIFA World Cup 2026 match onboard Travel, Living-UAE, World Cup, Lifestyle, Sport, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/smoke-rises-as-israeli-strikes-hit-south-lebanese-village-1.500572278 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/qu63xk1q/newsml_afp_com_20260603T130103Z_doc_b4vg3t3.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T16:08:47.811+04:00 Smoke rises as Israeli strikes hit south Lebanese village Mena, news-video https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/spartan-city-is-back-in-abu-dhabi-3km-obstacle-race-set-to-test-strength-and-stamina-1.500570923 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/obb6fpub/spartan-city-1.jpg Spartan city Gulf News en 2026-06-12T16:04:58.153+04:00 Spartan City is back in Abu Dhabi: 3km obstacle race set to test strength and stamina Entertainment, Lifestyle, Sport https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/how-are-grade-12-results-calculated-uae-ministry-clarifies-1.500572247 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/1obhm3fa/Grade-12 A student's total score is derived from the marks achieved in Group A subjects, which are presented on the certificate in both numerical and letter-grade formats. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T15:48:24.078+04:00 How are Grade 12 results calculated? UAE ministry clarifies Education, Education https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/nobody-knows-my-husband-millie-bobby-brown-shuts-down-trolling-over-marriage-to-jake-bongiovi-1.500572245 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/famckzpl/newsml_afp_com_20251106T000000Z_PH_GTY_2245452581.jpeg Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi attend Netflix's "Stranger Things" Season 5 World Premiere at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres on November 06, 2025 in Hollywood, California. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T15:44:55.244+04:00 'Nobody knows my husband': Millie Bobby Brown shuts down trolling over marriage to Jake Bongiovi Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/is-a-verbal-termination-legal-in-the-uae-what-the-law-says-1.500572241 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/zvuz0eqj/pexels-khwanchai-4175021.jpg A Gulf News reader was verbally let go with no written confirmation and unpaid salary. A UAE legal expert explains what rights employees have and what to do next https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-25/io589t3q/LY_1.jpg Ludmila Yamalova, founder and managing partner of HPL Yamalova & Plewka FZCO Legal Consultancy. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T15:43:54.936+04:00 Is a verbal termination legal in the UAE? What the law says Living-Ask-Us, Ask Gulf News, UAE Labour Law, UAE gratuity https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/etihad-passengers-to-get-free-abu-dhabi-medical-travel-cover-1.500572227 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/ak5n15ze/Abu-Dhabi.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T15:33:47.218+04:00 Etihad passengers to get free Abu Dhabi medical travel cover Aviation, Etihad Airways https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-police-warn-of-tyre-risks-as-summer-heat-raises-accident-threat-1.500572226 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/pjt52r5g/Screenshot Abu Dhabi Police released video footage of traffic accidents caused by tyre blowouts while vehicles were in motion. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T15:32:42.297+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police warn of tyre risks as summer heat raises accident threat UAE, UAE, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/court-crime/snakes-scorpions-frogs-dubai-customs-uncovers-223-live-animals-in-abandoned-suitcase-1.500572220 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/ig71o581/HKmyI2OXQAAKqny.jpg Dubai Customs foils bid to smuggle 223 live animals in unclaimed airport suitcase Gulf News en 2026-06-12T15:18:37.730+04:00 Snakes, scorpions, frogs: Dubai Customs uncovers 223 live animals in abandoned suitcase Court-Crime, crime, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/david-hockney-contemporary-master-of-brilliant-bold-colours-dies-at-88-1.500572212 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/vldz87me/newsml_afp_com_20260612T094222Z_doc_b6ux49e.jpeg British artist David Hockney gestures during a preview of The Queen's Window, a new stained glass window designed by Hockney and created by Barley Studio York, at Westminster Abbey in central London on September 26, 2018. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/ruapz65e/newsml_afp_com_20260612T095418Z_doc_b6v24cq.jpeg Artist David Hockney poses with his artworks "Card Players #3 2014" (L) and "A Bigger Card Players 2015" at a press preview of his new exhibition entitled "Painting and Photography" in central London, on May 14, 2015. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T15:07:16.744+04:00 David Hockney, contemporary master of brilliant, bold colours, dies at 88 Europe, UK https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/free-parking-darb-toll-exemption-announced-in-abu-dhabi-during-hijri-new-year-holiday-1.500572194 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/1qcyde3q/HKmk8AUWsAAb1kN.jpg Mawaqif fees, most Darb tolls waived for one-day holiday break Gulf News en 2026-06-12T15:01:16.324+04:00 Free parking, Darb toll exemption announced in Abu Dhabi during Hijri New Year holiday Transport, UAE Public holidays, parking https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah-based-kerala-expat-plans-family-holiday-after-dh500000-big-ticket-win-1.500572171 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/d1j5doat/Jinoy-Kumar.jpg Jinoy Kumar Gulf News en 2026-06-12T14:50:10.997+04:00 Sharjah-based Kerala expat plans family holiday after Dh500,000 Big Ticket win UAE, UAE, Indian expats, Big Ticket https://gulfnews.com/business/property/uaes-majid-al-futtaim-denies-war-related-delays-at-tilal-al-ghaf-homes-1.500572160 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/09/09/Tilal-Al-Ghaf-in-Dubailand-Lagoon_17471e7b050_large.jpg Tilal Al Ghaf in Dubailand Gulf News en 2026-06-12T14:31:57.509+04:00 UAE’s Majid Al Futtaim denies war-related delays at Tilal Al Ghaf homes Property, Dubai property https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/new-zealand-great-kane-williamson-retires-from-international-cricket-1.500572159 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-09/7swjhpx3/newsml_afp_com_20251209T235707Z_doc_87lw8xc.jpeg Kane Williamson Gulf News en 2026-06-12T14:28:17.981+04:00 New Zealand great Kane Williamson retires from international cricket Cricket https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/moonwalks-in-dubai-world-famous-michael-jackson-tribute-act-returns-this-july-1.500572151 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/02/11/Michael-Jackson-1549872874477_16a4a15d9d6_large.jpg Michael Jackson Gulf News en 2026-06-12T14:24:50.776+04:00 Moonwalks in Dubai: World-famous Michael Jackson tribute act returns this July Entertainment, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/the-fourth-ticket-was-the-charm-uae-based-indian-expat-wins-dh250000-in-big-ticket-1.500572133 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/h3r0dcrp/Sharad-Singh.jpg Sharad Kumar Singh Gulf News en 2026-06-12T14:16:46.145+04:00 The fourth ticket was the charm: UAE-based Indian expat wins Dh250,000 in Big Ticket UAE, UAE, Indian expats, Big Ticket https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/kuwait-airways-starts-direct-zurich-flights-for-summer-travel-1.500572139 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-26/ojjrqy1o/newsml_afp_com_20260426T150441Z_doc_a8zx8kk.jpeg A Kuwait Airways aeroplane prepares to land at Kuwait International Airport, in Kuwait City. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T14:16:23.237+04:00 Kuwait Airways starts direct Zurich flights for summer travel Aviation, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/a-new-era-for-global-banking-dhabi-launches-at-adgm-1.500572118 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/z71xsydk/IMG7175.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T13:57:41.375+04:00 A new era for global banking: Dhabi launches at ADGM Company News https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/deadpool-wolverine-cinematographer-suffers-severe-neck-injuries-in-himachal-crash-1.500572101 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/lt4bnqha/IMG4492.webp The acclaimed Hollywood cinematographer underwent a multi-specialist surgery and remains under observation in Chandigarh hospital. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T13:57:34.662+04:00 'Deadpool & Wolverine' cinematographer suffers severe neck injuries in Himachal crash Entertainment, HollyWood, hollywood https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/uae-expands-summer-protection-for-delivery-workers-with-12000-rest-stations-1.500572063 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/8kjt9ad7/2tk04ji21ka0z4kpo.jpg MoHRE rolls out summer initiative as midday outdoor work restrictions begin. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T13:51:42.118+04:00 UAE expands summer protection for delivery workers with 12,000 rest stations Transport, delivery service, MoHRE, Summer https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/indian-television-and-film-actor-dinyar-tirandaz-dies-at-69-1.500572099 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/hnggsuo1/dinyar.avif Television brought him widespread recognition through popular shows like Nukkad, Byomkesh Bakshi, and the sitcom Zabaan Sambhal Ke Gulf News en 2026-06-12T13:40:42.856+04:00 Indian television and film actor Dinyar Tirandaz dies at 69 Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-expat-in-uae-wins-dh1-million-big-ticket-raffle-will-give-it-all-to-daughter-1.500572096 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/rjm23j4b/Kishoresh-Rout-.jpeg Kishoresh Rout Gulf News en 2026-06-12T13:37:16.586+04:00 Indian expat in UAE wins Dh1 million Big Ticket raffle, will give it all to daughter UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-police-hit-reckless-drivers-with-dh2000-fine-23-black-points-and-60-day-seizure-after-viral-stunt-video-1.500572013 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/k4nuxo2i/reckless-driving.jpg Dubai Police warn motorists that reckless driving can lead to fines and impoundment. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/mcvqom9l/Reckless_driving_3.jpg Dubai Police warn motorists that reckless driving can lead to fines and impoundment. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T13:24:20.904+04:00 Dubai Police hit reckless driver with Dh2,000 fine, 23 black points and 60-day seizure after viral stunt video Crime, dubai traffic fines, traffic fines, Dubai, UAE traffic fines, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-jaishankar-defends-russian-oil-purchases-challenges-europe-on-arms-exports-1.500572077 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/bvyzhfm7/newsml_afp_com_20260611T103550Z_doc_b6q66mg.jpeg Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (R) and India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar meet in Helsinki, Finland on June 11, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T13:18:57.326+04:00 India: Jaishankar defends Russian oil purchases, challenges Europe on arms exports India, india, Russia https://gulfnews.com/sport/amna-al-qubaisi-named-among-times-100-most-influential-people-in-sports-1.500572061 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/xb5c2wt3/PDA2707-opq4496619655-1.jpg The Emirati racer joins an elite list of athletes https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-22/6n8gi15f/200909_Ronaldo_174706f2e42_large.jpg Al Qubaisi joins the likes of footballing legend Cristiano Ronaldo on the list https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/czeame9q/181A7754_opq4488658955__1_.jpg Al Qubaisi was also the sole Arab representative included on TIME's inaugural sports list Gulf News en 2026-06-12T13:09:05.714+04:00 Amna Al Qubaisi named among TIME's 100 most influential people in sports Sport, Motorsport, UAE-Sport, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/england-sri-lanka-kick-off-womens-t20-world-cup-1.500571911 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/4dbz8qfd/newsml_afp_com_20260607T115427Z_doc_b69t9k3.jpeg The ICC Women's T20 World Cup gets under way on Friday 12 June https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/xymub6fg/WSF_ENG_VS_SF_092.JPG Nat Sciver-Brunt is a key player heading into the tournament opener for the Three Lions https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/k4obq841/newsml_afp_com_20260607T143137Z_doc_b6ab4un.jpeg Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu speaks as part of The Captains' Carnival, the activation event for the ICC Women's T20 cricket world cup 2026, in central London on June 7, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T12:54:45.866+04:00 England & Sri Lanka kick-off Women's T20 World Cup Sport, Cricket, cricket, ICC T20 WORLD CUP https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/what-the-new-asia-gcc-social-protection-platform-means-for-migrant-workers-1.500572037 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/8nnmtp1z/IMG6700.JPG.webp From left to right: Valerie Schmitt, Mohammed bin Hassan Al Obaidli, Hans Cacdac, and Gladys Cisneros Gulf News en 2026-06-12T12:54:35.204+04:00 What the new Asia-GCC social protection platform means for migrant workers Gulf, Asia, Philippines, Philippines, Asia, Gulf https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/uae-traffic-alert-dubai-to-sharjah-exit-on-emirates-road-to-close-overnight-for-10-days-for-etihad-rail-works-1.500572016 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/fdm4vkq2/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-12-at-12.31.40-PM.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T12:49:53.143+04:00 UAE traffic alert: Dubai to Sharjah exit on Emirates Road to close overnight for 10 days for Etihad Rail works Transport https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/happy-birthday-mr-president-donald-trump-to-celebrate-80th-birthday-with-cage-fight-at-white-house-1.500572036 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/mtta2voy/cage.jpg The arena for the UFC Freedom 250 fights on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/11/15/Donald-Trump-_19331029ad5_large.jpg A file photo of Donald Trump https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/11/15/Donald-Trump-_19331029ad5_large.jpg Donald Trump Gulf News en 2026-06-12T12:42:30.541+04:00 Happy Birthday Mr. President: Donald Trump to celebrate 80th birthday with cage fight at White House Americas, Donald Trump https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/sp-jain-school-of-global-management-wins-2026-prme-regional-sustainability-award-for-student-led-initiatives-1.500572026 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/wk2dfynm/DSC0978-2.jpg SP Jain School of Global Management’s Intercollege UAE Sustainability Championship in partnership with Flocard https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/ndm9ggpz/Group-Recall.png SP Jain students participating in the hands-on e-waste workshop in partnership with Recall and WAT https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/sgc1babu/PRME-winnerS-P-Jain.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T12:40:53.189+04:00 SP Jain School of Global Management wins 2026 PRME Regional Sustainability Award for student-led initiatives GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-son-hacks-father-to-death-moments-after-losing-property-battle-1.500571991 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/02/07/Police-line_1701e40e148_large.jpg An elderly man was allegedly hacked to death by his son over a property dispute in India. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T12:05:02.200+04:00 India: Son hacks father to death moments after losing property battle India, crime, india https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/home-and-kitchen/how-to-build-the-best-fifa-world-cup-2026-viewing-setup-under-dh1000-in-the-uae-8-budget-friendly-picks-1.500570783 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-14/0hd1fexr/FIFA-World-Cup The FIFA World Cup begins on June 11 Gulf News en 2026-06-12T11:57:30.170+04:00 How to build the best FIFA World Cup 2026 viewing setup under Dh1,000 in the UAE: 8 budget-friendly picks BestBuys-Home-and-Kitchen, World Cup https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/trust-gulf-news-best-buys-codes-for-exclusive-deals-in-the-uae-1.500517984 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-24/8ud2r9g0/Discounts-hero-image-2X.png Gulf News en 2026-06-12T11:56:06.104+04:00 Trust Gulf News’ Best Buys codes for exclusive deals in the UAE Best-Buys, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/deadly-blow-unbreakable-spirit-raul-jiménezs-world-cup-redemption-1.500571980 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/lsngidqy/newsml_afp_com_20260611T214053Z_doc_b6tr6r7.jpeg Mexico's forward Raul Jimenez was brought to tears after scoring his first World Cup goal https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/skglzah3/newsml_afp_com_20260611T231645Z_doc_b6tx2ay.jpeg The number nine rose highest to score his country's second goal of the game https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/c6byy6sb/Raul_Jimenez_resources1_16a3106c6bf_large.jpg Jimenez has recently agreed to return back to Wolves ahead of the new season Gulf News en 2026-06-12T11:50:06.941+04:00 Deadly Blow, Unbreakable Spirit: Raul Jiménez's World Cup Redemption Sport, Football, World Cup, football, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/uae/fujairah-lights-700km-of-roads-with-24500-smart-led-units-1.500571972 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/9m7ecic2/Fujairah The initiative was launched under the directives and close supervision of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T11:44:51.671+04:00 Fujairah lights 700km of roads with 24,500 smart LED units UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-property-values-nearly-doubled-in-top-communities-since-2021-1.500571960 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-06/k5gr93og/newsml_afp_com_20260606T105711Z_doc_b6868f3.jpeg The Dubai Marina skyline is pictured in Dubai on June 6, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T11:33:36.637+04:00 Dubai property values nearly doubled in top communities since 2021 Property, Dubai property https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-ministry-of-higher-education-drives-ai-powered-digital-transformation-to-streamline-student-and-university-services-1.500571919 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/irucejtr/mohesr-ministry.jpg mohesr-ministry Gulf News en 2026-06-12T11:30:18.992+04:00 UAE Ministry of Higher Education drives AI-powered digital transformation to streamline student and university services UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/end-of-us-iran-war-trump-has-a-message-to-ordinary-iranians-1.500571953 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/01/19/Iran-Protests_16fbd554ffa_large.jpg Anti-government protesters attend a demonstration at the Tehran University campus. File photo taken on. January 14, 2020. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/11/06/Iran-protests_1844e032aff_large.jpg This image grab from a UGC video posted on November 3, 2022, reportedly shows Iranian protesters marching along a highway in Iran's northern city of Karaj. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/09/25/Iran-protest_18374ff1593_large.jpg This grab taken from a UGC video and dated to September 22, 2022 shows Iranian demonstrators burning their headscarves and setting fire to a trash bin in the capital Tehran. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-18/pybs6xg5/newsml_afp_com_20260318T001734Z_doc_a3p44f6.jpeg Iranian protesters gather during a demonstration organized by diaspora groups calling for political change in Iran and responding to appeals by opposition figures, outside the Iranian Interests Section in Washington, DC, on March 17, 2026, Gulf News en 2026-06-12T11:28:41.933+04:00 End of US-Iran war? Trump has a message to ordinary Iranians Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/indian-shooting-legend-jaspal-rana-dies-at-49-1.500571965 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/k1nb6uvw/202606123822212.jpg Jaspal Rana remains India’s most successful Commonwealth Games athlete, winning 15 medals across four editions of the Games between 1994 and 2006. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T11:25:37.558+04:00 Indian shooting legend Jaspal Rana dies at 49 India, Sport, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sheikh-mohamed-promotes-shayma-yousef-alawadhi-to-senior-uae-ministry-post-1.500571937 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-17/qc7hyq77/Shyama.jpg Shayma Yousef Alawadhi Gulf News en 2026-06-12T11:13:34.453+04:00 Sheikh Mohamed promotes Shayma Yousef Alawadhi to senior UAE ministry post Government, Sheikh mohamed https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/alia-bhatt-leads-yrfs-alpha-as-srk-cheers-her-fierce-avatar-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-spy-film-1.500571929 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/vmnojgdm/alia.avif Alia Bhatt in Alpha Gulf News en 2026-06-12T11:02:54.678+04:00 Alia Bhatt leads YRF’s Alpha as SRK cheers her fierce avatar: All you need to know about the spy film Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dmcc-plans-new-wealth-tool-for-family-offices-and-investors-1.500571918 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2018/5/15/1_16a08498836.2222054_1340401846_16a08498836_large.jpg The Dubai Multi-Commodities Centre (DMCC). Gulf News en 2026-06-12T10:45:35.146+04:00 DMCC plans new wealth tool for family offices and investors Markets, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-park-police-probe-8647-anti-trump-markings-on-national-mall-2-1.500571912 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/o389nafx/Mall.jpg Members of law enforcement respond to the National Mall as the numbers “8647” are seen in the grass on June 11, 2026 in Washington, DC. The numbers have been adopted by critics of President Donald Trump's administration, serving as a form of protest. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T10:21:06.209+04:00 What does 8647 mean and why did someone etch it into the National Mall? Anti-Donald Trump markings spark probe Americas, Donald Trump https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/dubai-gold-prices-rebound-above-dh500-after-steep-midweek-fall-1.500571903 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-17/23mhfxm2/Stock-Gold-Dubai-2025 Deira Gold Souk, Dubai Gulf News en 2026-06-12T10:19:17.900+04:00 Dubai gold prices rebound above Dh500 after steep midweek fall Retail, UAE Gold, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/sport/canada-us-kick-off-world-cup-campaigns-1.500571891 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/nowve76z/USA-GAME Christian Pulisic , Miguel Almiron , Jonathan Osorio and Edin Dzeko will be in action next in the FIFA World Cup https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/2korxu2l/newsml_afp_com_20260522T010109Z_doc_b3nd7zt.jpeg Canada will be hopeful star man Alphonso Davies will be fit to start the match https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/92evuybh/newsml_afp_com_20260606T225228Z_doc_b6976xp.jpeg The US national team were beat in their final warm up game against Germany Gulf News en 2026-06-12T10:04:33.106+04:00 Canada & U.S set to kick-off World Cup campaigns Sport, Football, World Cup, football, FIFA World Cup, America, Canada https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-brazilian-referee-explains-red-card-in-english-becomes-viral-meme-as-nobody-understands-1.500571873 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/uoi1ferz/Brazzilian-referee South African players' stare at referee's decision sparks laughter https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/uoi1ferz/Brazzilian-referee South African players' stare at referee's decision sparks laughter Gulf News en 2026-06-12T09:58:22.627+04:00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazilian referee explains red card in English, becomes viral meme as nobody understands World Cup, Football, football https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/how-the-409-billion-fifa-world-cup-effect-could-lift-gulf-travel-and-spending-1.500571859 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2018/12/11/181210_football_fifa_world_resources1_16a0853f701_large.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/q2buf3qh/newsml_afp_com_20260611T000000Z_PH_GTY_2281155638.jpeg A general view of the inside of the stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T09:25:11.603+04:00 How the $40.9 billion FIFA World Cup effect could lift Gulf travel and spending Markets, World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/shakira-at-fifa-world-cup-how-many-times-has-she-performed-inside-her-20-year-reign-1.500571848 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/bbw8va8c/preview.jpg Shakira performs during the opening ceremony before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) Gulf News en 2026-06-12T09:22:15.011+04:00 Shakira at FIFA World Cup: How many times has she performed? Inside her 20-year reign World Cup, Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-says-no-final-deal-reached-despite-trump-claims-of-breakthrough-1.500571864 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/t4p7czlq/Iran.jpg A woman walks past a banner bearing the images of the late founder of the Islamic Revolution supreme leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (L), the late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei and his son, the current supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei (R), erected along a street at the Vanak Square in Tehran. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T09:21:20.136+04:00 Iran says no final deal reached despite Trump claims of breakthrough Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/baby-elephant-born-at-uk-zoo-delights-visitors-with-playful-ball-games-1.500571839 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/9fkrws2y/Screenshot-2026-06-12-at-12.30.55-PM.png Staff at London's Whipsnade Zoo said the newborn elephant has integrated well with the herd and is developing normally under the watchful care of his mother and other female elephants. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T09:06:50.219+04:00 Baby elephant born at UK zoo delights visitors with playful ball games Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-is-raising-expectations-that-this-time-he-really-will-close-deal-with-iran-to-wind-down-war-1.500571852 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/2d1y8bz3/newsml_afp_com_20260611T000000Z_PH_GTY_2281119330.jpeg President Donald Trump speaks during a proclamation signing ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House on June 11, 2026 in Washington, DC. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T09:04:00.316+04:00 Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war Americas, Mena, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/gulf-news-focuses-on-fun-with-world-cup-2026-fan-predictor-uae-based-stars-and-hawk-forecasts-1.500571828 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-14/0hd1fexr/FIFA-World-Cup The Fifa World Cup Gulf News en 2026-06-12T08:48:34.716+04:00 Gulf News focuses on fun with World Cup 2026 fan predictor, UAE-based stars and hawk forecasts World Cup, Shawk the Hawk Predictions https://gulfnews.com/your-money/saving-investment/indian-rupee-pakistani-rupee-and-philippine-peso-stay-soft-lifting-dirham-value-for-expats-should-you-remit-now-1.500301712 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/3o0y721c/STAFFBUS_260605_Al_Ansari_Exchange_VSAKLANI_181780888245393.jpg Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T08:34:39.443+04:00 Indian rupee, Pakistani rupee and Philippine peso stay soft, lifting dirham value for expats. Should you remit now? YourMoney-Saving-Investment, Pakistan, Philippines, India, Markets, Pakistan, Indian Rupee, india, Philippines, Philippine peso, UAE remittance https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/uaes-first-publicly-neurodivergent-owned-mental-health-center-launches-in-dubai-1.500571814 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/uwh8ilr4/Elaine-Maichin.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T08:24:41.475+04:00 UAE’s first publicly neurodivergent-owned mental health center launches in Dubai Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/jose-mourinho-returns-to-real-madrid-after-13-years-1.500571816 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2018/12/04/Jose_Mourinho_resources1_16a0853a5c3_large.jpg Jose Mourinho Gulf News en 2026-06-12T08:20:40.274+04:00 Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid after 13 years Football https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/the-bts-7-connection-written-in-the-stars-why-armys-see-poetry-in-the-recurring-pattern-13-years-on-1.500571793 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-26/76audbxd/newsml_afp_com_20260525T000000Z_PH_GTY_2278220749.jpeg Jungkook, Jin, Jimin, RM, J-Hope, V and Suga of BTS accept the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 52nd American Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T08:07:39.096+04:00 The BTS ‘7’ connection: Written in the stars? Why ARMYs see poetry in the recurring pattern 13 years on Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-dusty-winds-humid-nights-and-scorching-inland-heat-ahead-1.500571747 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/b3am9tg2/Weather The UAE will see generally fair weather on Friday, with low cloud cover developing over eastern areas and temperatures climbing to as high as 47°C inland. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/qtsbeyoq/WEATHER_3_1623326813124_179f5d16bc5_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T07:41:22.225+04:00 UAE weather: Dusty winds, humid nights and scorching inland heat ahead Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-renews-iran-attacks-tehran-says-it-closed-strait-of-hormuz-2-1.500570413 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/0hyq8m7h/newsml_afp_com_20260611T194153Z_doc_b6tg4ce.jpeg US President Donald Trump speaks before signing a proclamation in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/0hyq8m7h/newsml_afp_com_20260611T194153Z_doc_b6tg4ce.jpeg US President Donald Trump speaks before signing a proclamation in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-10/45w5jwsk/nato.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/m282ng2p/cairo.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/epmyt5oz/arab.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/187brn6b/cent.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T07:16:32.767+04:00 US renews attacks amid Hormuz and Oman flashpoints; Trump vows 'very hard' strike and Kharg Island seizure, then cancels and touts Europe peace deal signing Americas, Bahrain, Mena, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-var-under-the-spotlight-after-mexico-vs-south-africa-how-video-assistant-referees-work-1.500571757 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/mwgyd2qh/preview.jpg Referee Wilton Sampaio, of Brazil, show the red card to South Africa's Themba Zwane during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) Gulf News en 2026-06-12T06:56:04.398+04:00 FIFA World Cup 2026: VAR under the spotlight after Mexico vs South Africa — how video assistant referees work World Cup, Sport, Technology https://gulfnews.com/uae/excellence-awards-2026-gets-under-way-today-1.500571158 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/u0znuq43/Excellence-Awards-2025.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/hdhouev5/Sheikha-Alia-Image.jpg Sheikha Alia Bint Khalid Al Qassimi, Managing Director of the UAE National Orchestra, and the guest of honour at the awards Gulf News en 2026-06-12T06:30:00.000+04:00 Excellence Awards 2026 gets under way today UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/friday-sermon-june-12-2026-the-prophetic-migration-1.500571606 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/12/01/191201-grand-mosque_16ec1763a69_large.jpg Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque [File image used for illustrative purposes only] Gulf News en 2026-06-12T06:00:00.000+04:00 Friday sermon, June 12, 2026: 'The Prophetic Migration' UAE https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/5-free-cozy-mobile-games-that-prove-relaxing-doesnt-have-to-cost-a-thing-1.500569769 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-10/qhdiahyx/cats-and-soup-magic-recipe.jpg Cats and Soup is an idle game in which you place different cats in a forest kitchen, watch them chop vegetables and stir pots, and gradually expand your operation by unlocking new recipes, stations and decorations. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-10/4igsz3i3/maxresdefault.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-10/goihvsn1/SecretCatForestTN.webp https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-10/0fzzvkgl/Site-community-image.webp https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-10/evo7xk7p/81df8ead5a8dce42674eda918535694b136ec2mv2.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-10/4agl1dgj/unnamed.webp Gulf News en 2026-06-12T06:00:00.000+04:00 5 free cozy mobile games that prove relaxing doesn't have to cost a thing Lifestyle, Gaming, lifestyle, Mobile phones https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-uaes-golden-visa-is-helping-residents-build-businesses-families-and-stability-i-can-plan-my-future-here-1.500571546 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/hx82q627/Untitled-design-2.jpg Left: Uma Maheshwari, received her Golden Visa after graduating with First Class Honours from Middlesex University Dubai. Right: Jennifer Blandos, Founder and CEO Female Fusion & now building Zari Health https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/cfuon3x6/jennifer.jpeg The UAE is home for Jennifer Blandos, as she says. “We wouldn’t know where else to go.” https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/49lytbkb/IMG-20260611-WA0003.jpg.jpeg Maréva Koulamallah, founder and CEO of Marevak Consulting: "Regardless of any potential future relocation, I would always seek to preserve my connection to the UAE and maintain a presence here." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/dce63y3g/anna.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/s92zfr5i/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-10-at-10.03.55.jpeg Chandan Sojitra: "It has given us the freedom in the sense that a job does not dictate if we can stay or have to leave the country..." Gulf News en 2026-06-12T06:00:00.000+04:00 How UAE's Golden Visa is helping residents build businesses, families and stability: 'I can plan my future here' UAE, Lifestyle, United in Strength https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/japan-s-korea-markets-jump-after-trump-claims-iran-deal-reached-1.500571686 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/09etzwnq/20260420391f.jpg At around 0030 GMT the Nikkei 225 was up 3.91 percent, after briefly jumping above four percent, while South Korea's benchmark Kospi index surged 7.80 percent. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T05:55:06.545+04:00 Japan, S. Korea markets jump after Trump claims Iran deal reached Markets https://gulfnews.com/uae-success-stories/what-32-years-in-the-uae-taught-an-indian-expat-about-success-1.500571333 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/69500dzi/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-10-at-21.31.56-3.jpeg Koshy Joseph, owner of Alpha Byte Computers https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/005ipiph/Man.jpg Koshy Joseph, owner of Alpha Byte Computers https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/fp2upnh6/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-10-at-21.31.56-4.jpeg Joseph when he worked as a financial accountant https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/yz105fb7/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-10-at-21.31.56-2.jpeg Some of Joseph's staff in Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/w1644y6d/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-10-at-21.31.56.jpeg From left to right: Joseph's daughter Rayna, his wife Tessy, himself, and his daughter Riya Gulf News en 2026-06-12T05:45:00.000+04:00 What 32 years in the UAE taught an Indian expat about success UAE Success Stories, people, UAE, Stories-of-success, UAE, Indian expats, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/police-officer-in-toronto-killed-in-shooting-linked-to-investigation-of-a-us-consulate-attack-1.500571704 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/olm283m7/marc-pini.jpeg Marc Pinizotto, 43 (second from right), with his family https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/87s4s1p4/Jabbi.jpg Zara Jabbi was a youth at the time this photograph was taken. A court has authorized the Toronto Police Service to publish his identity for a period of five days to assist investigators in locating him. That authorization expires on Monday, June 15, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T05:44:49.869+04:00 Police officer in Toronto killed in shooting linked to investigation of a US consulate attack Toronto police officer killed US Consulate https://gulfnews.com/world/ilo-launches-global-just-transition-policy-gateway-1.500571711 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-09/kmqb6nmb/newsml_afp_com_20251109T153738Z_doc_83j77tl.jpeg Colombia's Minister of the Interior Armando Benedetti, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Colombia's Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio, Antonella Petro, Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, European Council President Antonio Costa, EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, EU Executive Vice-President for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition Teresa Ribera and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pose for the family photo ahead of the CELAC-EU Summit in Santa Marta, Colombia on November 9, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T05:21:43.198+04:00 ILO launches global 'Just Transition' policy gateway World https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/thai-princess-bajrakitiyabha-who-was-known-for-her-legal-work-dies-at-47-1.500571702 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/w74x5s1j/preview.jpg Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn gestures as he speaks with Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol while meeting supporters in Bangkok, Thailand. File photo published on Nov. 1, 2020. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/aa8nhduo/newsml_afp_com_20260612T010335Z_doc_b6tz3zt.jpeg Thailand's Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti (L), Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol (C) and King Maha Vajiralongkorn (R) wave from the balcony of Suddhaisavarya Prasad Hall of the Grand Palace as they grant a public audience on the final day of his royal coronation in Bangkok on May 6, 2019. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T05:13:46.936+04:00 Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who was known for her legal work, dies at 47 thailand princess bajrakitiyabha obituary https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/how-the-middle-east-is-rewriting-the-rules-of-life-sciences-1.500571230 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/p0mhk6j8/WLD-LIFE-SCIENCE-Read-Only.jpg An increasing number of countries recognise that life sciences, encompassing the innovation, research, development, manufacturing, and technologies behind modern medicine, represent far more than healthcare delivery alone. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/svxogxdo/Isabel_Afonso_CEO_Arcera_Life_Sciences_2.jpeg Isabel Afonso Gulf News en 2026-06-12T05:02:00.000+04:00 How the Middle East is rewriting the rules of life sciences Op-Eds, Science, Health https://gulfnews.com/world/heat-killed-200000-people-in-europe-in-just-four-years-who-1.500571687 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/veadp197/summer_swiss_1655568142546_181778d1126_original_ratio.jpg People swim in the river Limmat at Letten, in Zurichin this file photo taken on June 18, 2022. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T04:54:14.666+04:00 Heat killed 200,000 people in Europe in just four years: WHO World, Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/global-heat-el-nino-is-officially-here-how-it-affects-different-parts-of-the-planet-1.500571402 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-20/qftqi1dh/20240429_el_nino_18f2af2bacb_original_ratio.jpg El Nino exacerbates and prolongs hot and dry conditions typical for March, April and May. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/ysyntt0a/Screenshot-2026-06-12-at-8.43.12-AM.png Just in: El Nino forms and expected to strengthen, say weather data analysts. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-02/zfsqcupi/El_Nino_map_el_nino.jpg WMO says El Nino increases risk of extreme weather. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2016/2/12/1_16a0821d033.1671239_3026880518_16a0821d033_large.jpg Malawians queue for food aid distributed by the United Nations World Food Progamme (WFP). Gulf News en 2026-06-12T04:40:48.709+04:00 Global heat: El Nino is officially here — how it may affect you World https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/he-gave-life-to-my-paintings-friends-bid-farewell-to-sharjah-tiktok-murder-victim-ahead-of-repatriation-1.500571655 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-04/cktuzrye/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-03-at-2.09.29-PM.jpeg Ismail Ponnan Ibrahim Kutty Gulf News en 2026-06-12T04:00:08.190+04:00 'He gave life to my paintings': Friends bid farewell to Sharjah ‘TikTok murder’ victim ahead of repatriation Crime, people, India, UAE, kerala, Indian expats, india, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/uae-sri-lanka-trade-deal-could-be-finalised-within-a-year-1.500571215 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-04/w5yf6w7b/Sri-Lanka.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-04/wzzvntu3/Alexi-Gunasekera.jpg Alexi Gunasekera, Consul General of Sri Lanka to Dubai and Northern Emirates. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T04:00:00.000+04:00 UAE-Sri Lanka trade deal could be finalised within a year economy, UAE, Sri Lanka https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-confirms-readiness-to-host-2026-un-crime-congress-in-september-1.500571590 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-09/6uhs0aec/Abudhabiskyline-2026 Abu dhabi skyline https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/b9ycl3ey/ouo04icj1ka1u30po.jpg The UAE will host the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi in September. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T03:33:23.689+04:00 UAE confirms readiness to host 2026 UN Crime Congress in September UAE, World https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2026-opening-day-controversies-protests-ticket-price-outrage-and-fan-zone-chaos-1.500571662 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/0m7ijp3d/newsml_afp_com_20260611T215417Z_doc_b6tr6q9.jpeg Relatives of missing persons and members of search collectives protest during the opening of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in downtown Guadalajara, Jalisco state, Mexico, on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/9kf5d44p/newsml_afp_com_20260611T191249Z_doc_b6td8qa.jpeg Mexican fans cheer at a watch party before the opening match of the 2026 World Cup football tournament at the FIFA Fan Zone in Houston, Texas, on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-10/6a6mrtns/newsml_afp_com_20260610T192910Z_doc_b6nc882.jpeg Police stand guard during an operation that keeps retained buses transporting students from Ayotzinapa who try to enter the city and join the protests of teachers and relatives of missing people ahead of the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, on the outskirts of Mexico City, on June 10, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/l2hb39a2/newsml_afp_com_20260611T203938Z_doc_b6tm8pt.jpeg Mexican fans celebrate Mexico's second goal against South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup football tournament at the FIFA Fan Zone in Houston, Texas, on June 11, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T03:26:11.462+04:00 World Cup 2026 opening day controversies: Protests, ticket-price outrage and fan-zone chaos World Cup, Americas, FIFA World Cup, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/c0o6xo6-civil-aviation-protests-icao-after-iranian-attack-1.500571567 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-04/7d04loyg/3.jpg CCTC footage shows the moment the Kuwait International Airport terminal was hit by Iranian Shahed-136 drone. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-04/7d04loyg/3.jpg CCTC footage shows the moment the Kuwait International Airport terminal was hit by Iranian Shahed-136 drone. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T03:00:08.182+04:00 Kuwait takes airport strike case to ICAO after Iranian drone attack Aviation, Mena https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/shakiras-world-cup-comeback-salma-hayeks-welcome-and-tylas-anthem-top-celebrity-moments-that-stole-show-1.500571649 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/3dfal6b2/newsml_afp_com_20260611T204900Z_doc_b6tm8rt.jpeg Colombian singer, songwriter and producer Shakira performs during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/07j2yid4/newsml_afp_com_20260611T204917Z_doc_b6tm8rx.jpeg Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer Burna Boy performs during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/hve3vid8/newsml_afp_com_20260611T224413Z_doc_b6tv8um.jpeg Colombian singer, songwriter and producer Shakira performs during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/kzgdji8n/newsml_afp_com_20260611T183713Z_doc_b6ta8ke.jpeg Colombian singer, songwriter and producer Shakira performs during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/3yhopqvp/newsml_afp_com_20260611T184055Z_doc_b6t99n6.jpeg Colombian singer and producer J Balvin performs during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/gq2w8beb/newsml_afp_com_20260611T191001Z_doc_b6te4we.jpeg South African singer and songwriter Tyla sings the South African anthem ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T02:59:10.177+04:00 Shakira's World Cup comeback, Salma Hayek's welcome, Tyla's anthem: Top celebrity moments that stole the show World Cup, Entertainment, HollyWood, Music, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/what-trump-claimed-is-in-the-us-iran-deal-1.500571643 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/0ygvws65/Ghalibaf-Trump.png A combo photo shows Iran's Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (left) and US President Donald Trump. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T02:43:44.320+04:00 What Trump claimed is in the US-Iran 'deal' — and Ghalibaf's warning Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/opening-delayed-for-us-canada-bridge-threatened-by-trump-1.500571276 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/q4mxzarv/preview.jpg FILE - The Gordie Howe Bridge is shown under construction between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, May 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-20/5pxip2ut/Gordie_Howe_International_Bridge_19228adb144_original_ratio.jpg The under-construction Gordie Howe International Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge that uses a series of cables attached to towers to support the bridge deck, providing both strength and flexibility. The bridge was anticipated to open in late 2024. In February 2026, US President Trump threatened to block the bridge due to "unfair" treatment of US in the construction. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T02:34:42.711+04:00 Opening delayed for US-Canada bridge threatened by Trump Americas https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/mexico-beat-south-africa-2-0-in-world-cup-opening-game-1.500571620 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/tysnvvhm/Jiménez-jumps-for-a-header-with-South-Africas-Ime-Okon.png Raul Jimenez jumps for a header with South Africa's Ime Okon. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T01:30:06.102+04:00 Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in World Cup opening game World Cup, WorldCup-Teams https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-begins-with-dazzling-mexico-spectacle-1.500571622 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/t5sxiv1z/newsml_afp_com_20260611T183656Z_doc_b6t99lh.jpeg The FIFA World Cup 2026 got underway in spectacular fashion with a vibrant opening ceremony in Mexico, setting the stage for football’s biggest tournament. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/kv6u3u1t/newsml_afp_com_20260611T184229Z_doc_b6tb6nq.jpeg Thousands of fans packed the venue as music, culture and sport came together in a dazzling celebration ahead of the opening match. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/3dfal6b2/newsml_afp_com_20260611T204900Z_doc_b6tm8rt.jpeg Colombian singer, songwriter and producer Shakira performs during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/ar4c3zfg/newsml_afp_com_20260611T204827Z_doc_b6tm8ru.jpeg Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer Burna Boy performs during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/x8tmdqge/newsml_afp_com_20260611T195322Z_doc_b6tg4br.jpeg An artist performs during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/bp44hsnw/newsml_afp_com_20260611T184419Z_doc_b6t99nf.jpeg Artists perform during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/qy1kep4i/newsml_afp_com_20260611T183646Z_doc_b6t99lp.jpeg Colourful performances, elaborate choreography and a festive atmosphere highlighted the ceremony, marking the start of a month-long football extravaganza. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/akp5iash/ANI_20260611203448.jpg Belinda and Los Angeles Azules perform during the opening ceremony before the match. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/3yhopqvp/newsml_afp_com_20260611T184055Z_doc_b6t99n6.jpeg Colombian singer and producer J Balvin performs during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/9dfn5y26/newsml_afp_com_20260611T204128Z_doc_b6tm8q6.jpeg Artists perform during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/lrhp5e1b/SouthAfricaMexicoWCupSoccer38157-0f510.jpg Mexican-American actress Salma Hayek gestures on the pitch before the start of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/oogtfik9/newsml_afp_com_20260611T190813Z_doc_b6te4nq.jpeg Mexican and South African flags during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/kzgdji8n/newsml_afp_com_20260611T183713Z_doc_b6ta8ke.jpeg Colombian singer, songwriter and producer Shakira performs during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/kx3z0lsq/newsml_afp_com_20260611T184155Z_doc_b6t99np.jpeg Artists perform during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T01:28:55.180+04:00 FIFA World Cup 2026 begins with dazzling Mexico spectacle World Cup, sports-photos, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-citizens-can-complete-arrival-procedures-at-mexico-airports-through-electronic-gates-1.500571584 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/tf903bld/newsml_afp_com_20260611T190721Z_doc_b6te29e.jpeg UAE citizens can now complete their entry procedures through electronic gates at a number of Mexican airports from Thursday. Gulf News en 2026-06-12T00:16:01.289+04:00 UAE citizens can complete arrival procedures at Mexico airports through electronic gates Government, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/dhahi-khalfan-leads-smart-healthcare-push-in-dubai-hospital-1.500571326 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/9slusvaw/Dhahi-Khalfan-leads-AI-healthcare-meeting-at-Dubai-hospital Dhahi Khalfan leads AI healthcare meeting at Dubai hospital https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/0b9ih62k/Dhahi-Khalfan-leads-AI-healthcare-meeting-at-Dubai-hospital Dhahi Khalfan leads AI healthcare meeting at Dubai hospital https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/20879a0h/مجلس-أمناء-سعيد-أحمد-لوتاه-الخيرية-يستعرض-مستجدات-مستشفى-3.jpg.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-12T00:12:48.862+04:00 Dhahi Khalfan leads smart healthcare push in Dubai hospital Health, Dubai, Health, Dubai Police