https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-says-us-iran-talks-underway-calls-it-irans-last-chance-before-decapitation-1.500629793 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/an9m5tow/newsml_afp_com_20260803T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288924965.jpeg President Donald Trump speaks to the media after signing an executive order establishing the President's Military Spouse Commission in the Oval Office at the White House on August 03, 2026 in Washington, DC. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/zvj0natq/10.jpg Vessels transiting through the Gulf of Oman are pictured off the coast of Muscat on July 25, 2026. An incident involving a tanker and unspecified military forces was reported on July 25 near the Strait of Hormuz waterway, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations monitor. (Photo by AFP) / https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-15/16igi7lz/newsml_afp_com_20250915T180837Z_doc_74l99md.jpeg Qatar's Foreign Mininstry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/ozlu6c4d/rezaee.jpeg Iranian Major Gen. Mohsen Rezaei https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/12/08/REG-Netanyahu-1575811098449_16ee5a92752_large.jpg Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Gulf News en 2026-08-04T17:10:23.032+04:00 Trump says US-Iran talks underway, calls it Iran’s ‘last chance’ before ‘decapitation’ Mena, Donald Trump, Israel, Gaza, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/girl-rape-case-entire-police-station-staff-suspended-in-pakistan-1.500630434 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/w9e5lk39/shutterstock_640095790_rape_sexual_abuse_generic_174a458361f_original_ratio.jpg DIG Operations Lahore has suspended entire 78 members staff of a police station for negligence in an alleged rape case of an intellectually challenged girl. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T16:54:37.460+04:00 Girl rape case: Entire police station staff suspended in Pakistan Pakistan, crime https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/c1kcbqz-uae-president-receives-uae-pavilion-team-from-expo-1.500630431 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/ytr3a3sc/rhv0606y1ka1aelpn.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/q59svdcl/vtn060701ka1aelpn.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-04T16:50:29.118+04:00 UAE President receives UAE Pavilion team from Expo 2025 Osaka Government https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/one-killed-four-injured-after-vehicle-overturns-in-oman-1.500630407 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-12/hnfhygd2/camel.jfif The ROP said the victim, an Omani citizen, died at the scene, while the four injured passengers were treated by the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority before being transferred to Nizwa Hospital and Khoula Hospital for further medical care. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T16:40:05.460+04:00 One killed, four injured after vehicle overturns in Oman Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-schools-to-have-185-teaching-days-in-2026-2027-academic-year-1.500630354 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-24/rq0s0lh6/gulfnews2026-04-20i15cpkdeCopy-of-Copy-of-Gems-Metropole-Schoolerreee.avif Schools across the UAE will begin new academic year on August 31, welcoming students back to classrooms after two-month summer break. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T16:33:35.013+04:00 UAE schools to have 185 teaching days in 2026-2027 academic year Education, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/meet-indian-expat-student-in-dubai-chosen-to-represent-uae-in-building-and-launching-satellite-1.500630370 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/6pbb4zbj/MDX2V7A8414.JPG.jpeg Shafaq Mandha https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/o6s1drgl/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-04-at-4.23.59-PM.jpeg Shafaq Mandha with her mentors at the university. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T16:31:29.811+04:00 Meet Indian expat student in Dubai chosen to represent UAE in building and launching satellite UAE, India, UAE, Indian expats, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-sets-two-week-deadline-for-students-to-switch-academic-streams-in-new-school-year-1.500630322 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-05/vk4ur4x9/STAFFNAT_2260105_Back_to_School_VSAKLANI_71767607266865.jpg New rules give students two weeks to change school streams, with academic assessments, counselling and approvals to ensure better learning outcomes. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T16:29:11.732+04:00 UAE sets two-week deadline for students to switch academic streams in new school year Education, UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/how-do-i-exit-a-project-i-never-entered-farhan-akhtar-shuts-down-lalkaara-rumours-with-aamir-khan-1.500630362 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/l71243ft/newsml_afp_com_20190913T000000Z_PH_GTY_1174524557.jpeg The rumours suggested Farhan had walked away from Lalkaara to make room for his upcoming RD Burman biopic. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T16:20:46.369+04:00 'How do I exit a project I never entered?': Farhan Akhtar shuts down Lalkaara rumours with Aamir Khan Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/why-merino-wool-doesnt-smell-after-days-of-wear-1.500618269 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-23/g8w2bxwk/merinowool-1.png Merino Wool Essentials Gulf News en 2026-08-04T16:00:00.000+04:00 Why merino wool doesn't smell after days of wear Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/uae/readers-share-their-summer-sunset-photos-1.500628979 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/snqb0ebc/IMG2160.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/esck7j11/Alia-Fayed.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/9l8j5k2f/Jayson-Esguerra.jpeg "This breathtaking view captures the core identity of the United Arab Emirates. The contrast between the natural, timeless desert sun and the ultra-modern skyline mirrors a nation deeply rooted in its heritage while relentlessly engineering the future. The glowing towers do not just represent structural heights; they reflect the UAE's golden era of global leadership, visionary ambition, and unified progress." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/7rbvrqd5/Jayson-Esguerra-2.jpeg "The Sentinel of Tomorrow— A tiny observer bridging past traditions and future horizons." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/abids1nh/Sajjad-Salam.jpeg "Taken during a vibrant sunset along with Etisalat Head Office standing tall as usual, June 25, 2026, Sunset at Capital City, Muroor Rd. Abu Dhabi." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/cbcg85iq/Sajjad-Salam-2.jpeg "Framing the Sunset, minarets cut against an endless gradient in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi on July 29." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/77oemg1p/Ritika-Saxena.jpg The Ocean's Last Prayer Location - Umm Al Quwain beach https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/xnl60j2y/Ritika-Saxena-2.jpg "The Last Ray of Hope Dubai Production City May 2021." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/6j16zrzh/Ritika-Saxena-3.jpg "Whispering Dunes Location: Sharjah, UAE (Desert Safari)" https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/1kz5l96z/Joy-Gonzales.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/itoa5i1g/Nick-Griffiths.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/7p2t04rp/Florencia-Cuestas.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/suphcml6/Astha-Balwani.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/t0tdsxhw/Hussain.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/p82amdkd/Isma-Kausar.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/htq5v5ba/Rohith-Menon-VP.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/6sbh9e8p/IMG1918.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/v2e6v53e/IMG6441.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/p1igkn62/IMG1538.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/w25dh7d8/Yan-Ma.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/elwfcj1d/Diana-Shayamalie.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/rupb5dpl/Ahmad-Malulein.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/vyz1t8c1/Bandana-Dhakal.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/wo9j2egz/shiron-Lun.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/6gcecaqt/Fatma-Asghari.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/quz8nu6d/Sarah-Hammond.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/j78fgadj/Ajmal-Anas.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/z9adkjc7/Cynde-Paderna.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/e9bn88sg/inbound202337894234094035.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/j2kqlpgp/Cheryl-Tejano.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/fvrf8f6l/Elie-Elias.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/0cwt417v/IMG2374.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/fz4qp9pc/Nivedan-Sivapragasam.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/14vtmb0l/Liza-Baquiran.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/hom5fzr8/IMG2160.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/v0d6isls/Ralph-Benedict-Navos.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/a8nujjfw/Roberta-Fantato.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/4d1l5boy/Muhammad-Mustafa-Mustafa.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/vaq0d6ax/Muhammad-Muhammad.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/04xlic1v/MARK-ONYX-TAGGUEG.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/o9f98acm/Aysha-Siddiqui.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/s09oaqxv/Dennis-Fontanos.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/8r7jrrcw/Laarni-Angeline-David-.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-04T15:54:58.503+04:00 Readers share their summer sunset photos UAE, Living-UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/gulf-news-honours-top-distributors-as-2026-subscription-campaign-delivers-strong-results-1.500630063 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/k6wjz2px/PHOTO-2026-08-04-11-25-38.jpg Top performing GN news boys honoured on August 3 for subscription campaign success https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/87hp74zg/IMG8015.JPG Vijay Vaghela, CEO of Gulf News Gulf News en 2026-08-04T15:49:01.536+04:00 Gulf News honours top distributors as 2026 subscription campaign delivers strong results UAE, Gulfnews, people, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/beyond-the-sun-meet-the-rain-chasers-tracking-the-uaes-summer-storms-1.500630323 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/2wph97oc/hameed1.jpg Hameed Ali and his wife, Aneesa Hameed and children. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/jt9dt1nb/residents.jpg Residents enjoying the rain. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/9ci8b1gi/group3.jpg Muhammed Sajjad KP, known as the UAE weatherman, at the centre, with other UAE residents enjoying the rain. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/rnd7meep/imtiaz.jpg Imtiaz Ahmad Gondal with his six-year-old son, Mohammad Zian, and seven-year-old daughter, Hareem Fatima. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T15:38:31.099+04:00 Beyond the sun: Meet the rain-chasers tracking the UAE’s summer storms UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-india-flights-which-new-destinations-can-you-now-fly-to-from-abu-dhabi-1.500630325 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/6lrku4r4/202606213833247.jpg Air India Express has expanded its Abu Dhabi operations with new direct flights to Navi Mumbai, Indore and Lucknow, while services to Guwahati will begin on August 7. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T15:36:59.813+04:00 UAE-India flights: Which new destinations can you now fly to from Abu Dhabi? Aviation, Travel, UAE Travel, India UAE travel, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/precision-medicine-advances-in-uae-with-3d-printed-guides-for-spinal-surgery-at-medcare-orthopaedics-and-spine-hospital-1.500629898 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/9n82bsjx/Doctors-in-OT.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/5nzv2ehq/Doctor-in-OT.png Gulf News en 2026-08-04T15:19:41.315+04:00 Precision medicine advances in UAE with 3D-printed guides for spinal surgery at Medcare Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/business/property/early-completion-sets-new-pace-for-abu-dhabi-housing-1.500630309 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/3e7fastn/building.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-04T15:19:03.319+04:00 Early completion sets new pace for Abu Dhabi housing Property, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/kerala-floods-kill-21-as-fresh-rain-fuels-concerns-1.500630300 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/t7ayaw54/WIN-KERALA-FLOOD-11-Read-Only.jpg Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after rainfall, in Kozhikode on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T15:13:17.919+04:00 Kerala floods kill 21 as fresh rain fuels concerns India, kerala https://gulfnews.com/uae/you-can-now-eat-at-160-dubai-restaurants-for-just-dh10-heres-how-1.500630293 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/i8c25lvj/Chicken_wings_and_gochujang__188c476967b_original_ratio.jpg IlUSTRATIVE PHOTO ONLY Gulf News en 2026-08-04T15:11:05.826+04:00 You can now eat at 160+ Dubai restaurants for just Dh10 —here's how UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae-success-stories/respect-the-law-embrace-the-culture-pakistani-influencer-shares-lessons-from-his-uae-journey-1.500630249 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/g51x8qnx/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-04-at-13.16.17.jpeg Fahad Asad https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/ygru8tni/FotoJet.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/wf8q6suo/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-04-at-13.43.48.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-04T14:54:31.776+04:00 'Respect the law, embrace the culture': Pakistani influencer shares lessons from his UAE journey UAE Success Stories, people, UAE, Stories-of-success, UAE, Pakistani expats https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-forecast-rain-hits-ras-al-khaimah-showers-to-reach-eastern-southern-regions-today-and-through-the-week-temperatures-near-50c-1.500630202 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/lqreqy5c/gulfnewsimport20200113NAT-120120-RAK-RAIN-19-157891692762816f9ec8588dlarge.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-04T14:50:49.500+04:00 UAE weather forecast: Rain hits Ras Al Khaimah; showers to reach eastern, southern regions today and through the week; temperatures near 50°C Weather, UAE, UAE weather, Weather forecast, Rain https://gulfnews.com/uae/guggenheim-abu-dhabi-appoints-dr-valerie-hillings-as-inaugural-director-1.500630267 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/0s8qowin/valerie.jpg Since 2018, she has served as Director of the North Carolina Museum of Art, where she led a reimagining of the permanent collection galleries, added roughly 400 works to the collection, and oversaw a doubling of annual attendance to 1.2 million visitors. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T14:48:20.083+04:00 Guggenheim Abu Dhabi appoints Dr. Valerie Hillings as inaugural director UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/when-will-uae-fuel-prices-return-to-pre-war-levels-what-motorists-can-expect-1.500630206 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-27/m86hifw0/Petrol-price-1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-04T14:36:41.989+04:00 When will UAE fuel prices return to pre-war levels? What motorists can expect Energy, Markets, Government, Fuel prices, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/safety-security/uae-gas-cylinder-safety-tips-lpg-home-guide-1.500630243 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/hty34dj7/LPG-gas-cylinders-for-kitchen-cooking From illegal suppliers to storage mistakes, these LPG safety tips can help UAE residents prevent fires and gas leaks. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T14:35:08.344+04:00 Gas cylinder safety in UAE: Essential LPG tips every resident should know Living-Safety-Security, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/alex-eala-shows-patience-is-her-biggest-asset-1.500630253 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/0d0pfiqh/newsml_afp_com_20260802T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288790486.jpeg Rising ace proves composure on court matters more than raw power Gulf News en 2026-08-04T14:34:54.025+04:00 Alex Eala shows patience is her biggest asset Tennis, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/suspected-heatstroke-kills-three-lions-at-japan-zoo-2-1.500630250 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/10/16/lion_19296d0ff37_large.jpg Illustrative image. Three lions at a Tokyo zoo have died from suspected heatstroke. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T14:34:19.326+04:00 Suspected heatstroke kills three lions at Japan zoo Asia, Japan https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-summons-firms-influencers-over-food-ad-violations-misleading-health-claims-1.500630229 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/56m6pxt7/adobe-express-template-26-19.jpeg Several companies and social media influencers have been summoned over alleged violations of regulations governing the advertising and promotion of food products, including infant and toddler foods. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T14:31:35.915+04:00 Oman summons firms, influencers over food ad violations, misleading health claims Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/new-rta-road-changes-cut-traffic-congestion-by-30-1.500630248 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/cc8u30e2/rta-rd-two.JPG Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reduced peak-hour congestion by adding more lanes on Latifa bint Hamdan Street in Dubai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/3uydu3o5/road.jpg Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reduced peak-hour congestion by adding more lanes on Latifa bint Hamdan Street in Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T14:29:30.083+04:00 New RTA road changes cut traffic congestion by 30% Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-sidelined-for-us-open-2026-by-stress-fracture-1.500629716 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-16/2fagrgrw/newsml_afp_com_20210908T000000Z_PH_GTY_1339098895.jpeg Emma Raducanu of the United Kingdom serves against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland during her Women’s Singles quarterfinals match on Day Ten of the 2021 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2021 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T14:28:06.984+04:00 Emma Raducanu sidelined for US Open 2026 by stress fracture Tennis, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/world/surfing-dogs-ride-waves-for-charity-at-california-world-championships-1.500630232 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/j814y9hb/newsml_afp_com_20260801T212214Z_doc_c3rk9u3.jpeg Stella (R) and Moxy compete during the World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/9k5qd5e0/newsml_afp_com_20260801T211928Z_doc_c3rk9tu.jpeg Iza Surf Dog competes during the World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California, on August 1, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/ouhlqt0e/newsml_afp_com_20260801T211738Z_doc_c3rk9tn.jpeg Rusty competes during the World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California, on August 1, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/lojysx3q/newsml_afp_com_20260801T212038Z_doc_c3rk9ty.jpeg Rocket jumps off his board while competing in the World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California, on August 1, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/d2hnn5lm/newsml_afp_com_20260801T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288658154.jpeg A dog competes in the World Dog Surfing Championships on August 01, 2026 in Pacifica, California. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/p234du7x/newsml_afp_com_20260801T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288658019.jpeg Sally jumps off her board while competing in the World Dog Surfing Championships, rides a wave on August 01, 2026 in Pacifica, California. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/y731565r/newsml_afp_com_20260801T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288658080.jpeg Rusty (L) and Iza Surf Dog compete in the World Dog Surfing Championships on August 01, 2026 in Pacifica, California. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/kszx0l97/newsml_afp_com_20260801T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288658065.jpeg Bradley "Shortboard" Cooper, Rippin' Rosie and Charlie compete as the "dream team" in the World Dog Surfing Championships on August 01, 2026 in Pacifica, California. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/yckvsi9i/newsml_afp_com_20260801T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288658140.jpeg Dogs compete in the World Dog Surfing Championships on August 01, 2026 in Pacifica, California. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/era8t0zj/newsml_afp_com_20260801T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288658102.jpeg Roxy competes in the World Dog Surfing Championships on August 01, 2026 in Pacifica, California. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/wdn0aceo/newsml_afp_com_20260801T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288654241.jpeg Roxy sits in the sunshine after competing in the World Dog Surfing Championships on August 01, 2026 in Pacifica, California. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/to9ujn44/newsml_afp_com_20260801T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288655010.jpeg A crowd of over a thousand people and their dogs gather to watch the World Dog Surfing Championships on August 01, 2026 in Pacifica, California. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/zjetv1v6/newsml_afp_com_20260801T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288655058.jpeg Bradley "Shortboard" Cooper is celebrated after competing in the World Dog Surfing Championships on August 01, 2026 in Pacifica, California. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T14:25:23.431+04:00 Surfing dogs ride waves for charity at California world championships World, news-photos https://gulfnews.com/friday/lifetstyle/shooting-on-film-is-back-and-its-becoming-advertisings-most-coveted-craft-1.500630230 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/ogcjzd9y/PHOTO-2026-07-30-12-41-43.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-04T14:18:35.301+04:00 Shooting on film is back, and it's becoming advertising's most coveted craft Friday-Lifetstyle, Friday https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/why-libraries-are-booming-in-the-uae-and-house-of-wisdom-is-leading-the-way-1.500630153 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-27/ge7cnd5u/STAFFNAT_260723_House_of_Wisdom_VSAKLANI_81785145284791.jpg The House of Wisdom in Sharjah features a landscaped central courtyard garden and interiors filled with natural light. Its modern architectural design, which seamlessly blends with nature, is one of the many reasons the library has become a popular destination for visitors. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/ljt8ahmm/STAFFNAT_260723_House_of_Wisdom_VSAKLANI_11785145257374.jpg Ali Al Blooshi, Executive, Cultural & Literary at House of Wisdom in Sharjah. Virendra Saklani/Gulf News https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-27/864ibc6n/STAFFNAT_260723_House_of_Wisdom_VSAKLANI_71785145282179.jpg House of Wisdom in Sharjah. Virendra Saklani/Gulf News https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-27/uiymex6w/STAFFNAT_260723_House_of_Wisdom_VSAKLANI_121785145260005.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-27/ge7cnd5u/STAFFNAT_260723_House_of_Wisdom_VSAKLANI_81785145284791.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-27/pikbik7y/STAFFNAT_260723_House_of_Wisdom_VSAKLANI_161785145264336.jpg Gerry Judah created The Scroll, a massive 36-meter-tall spiraling public art piece standing in front of the House of Wisdom cultural center in Sharjah, UAE. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/nceoq01o/IMG6052.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-27/x92nwswj/STAFFNAT_260723_House_of_Wisdom_VSAKLANI_111785145256406.jpg House of Wisdom in Sharjah. Virendra Saklani/Gulf News Gulf News en 2026-08-04T14:07:00.637+04:00 Why libraries are booming in the UAE, and House of Wisdom is leading the way people, Community, Arts Culture, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/udhayanidhi-stalin-released-after-arrest-no-judicial-remand-over-trisha-remark-case-1.500630203 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/i3lttwje/20260804187f.jpg Madras HC orders Udhayanidhi Stalin’s release after questioning Gulf News en 2026-08-04T13:57:14.022+04:00 Udhayanidhi Stalin released after arrest: No judicial remand over Trisha remark case Entertainment, South-Indian, India, crime, Tamil Cinema, india https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/is-shah-rukh-khan-co-hosting-bigg-boss-20-salman-khans-cryptic-karan-arjun-comment-sends-fans-guessing-1.500630193 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/zp5qx192/Indian_bollywood_actors_Shah_Rukh_Khan_with_Salman_Khan_on_the_sets_of_Bigg_Boss_season_10_during_th.jpg Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan Gulf News en 2026-08-04T13:56:32.315+04:00 Is Shah Rukh Khan co-hosting Bigg Boss 20? Salman Khan's cryptic Karan Arjun comment sends fans guessing Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/when-indias-cricket-icon-sachin-tendulkar-played-for-pakistan-1.500630155 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-27/pofng65t/newsml_afp_com_20240609T000000Z_PH_GTY_2156778606.jpeg Sachin Tendulkar Gulf News en 2026-08-04T13:30:06.303+04:00 When India’s cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar played for Pakistan Cricket, Sport, cricket, Pakistan, india https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/uae-professionals-taking-on-more-responsibilities-without-more-pay-study-finds-1.500630052 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/12/06/STOCK-OFFICE-STAFF-IN-DUBAI---EMPLOYEES---JOBS---UAE_18c3e679e77_large.jpg A new study by Robert Walters found that 79 per cent of UAE professionals say their job responsibilities have expanded over the past year, with many reporting longer working hours and increased use of AI to manage growing workloads. Picture used for illustrative purposes. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T13:06:35.656+04:00 UAE professionals taking on more responsibilities without more pay, study finds Markets, UAE work visa https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/how-spider-man-brand-new-day-success-proved-superhero-fatigue-wasnt-the-problem-bad-films-were-1.500630108 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/cdpa7fih/brandnewday.webp Zendaya and Tom Holland in Spider Man in Spider-Man Brand New Day https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/ochnx8ia/spider.webp https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/p9tb1lrl/sadiesink.webp Sadie Sink in Brand New Day Gulf News en 2026-08-04T12:55:11.596+04:00 How Spider-Man: Brand New Day success proved superhero fatigue wasn't the problem — bad films were Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/indias-food-regulator-halts-dabur-product-sales-over-100-claims-1.500630113 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-07/r0qks40k/202605073779642.jpg Dabur India to hike prices by up to 4 pc, cut pack sizes amid rising input costs Gulf News en 2026-08-04T12:50:46.529+04:00 India’s food regulator halts Dabur product sales over ‘100%’ claims Retail, India https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/air-india-phuket-delhi-flight-drops-300-feet-in-turbulence-passengers-injured-1.500630114 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/8ltmvsk6/FotoJet-7.jpg Flight AI2379 landed safely after a sudden altitude change; injured passengers were taken for medical checks https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/o2eu25bt/ANI_20260804093945.jpg Passengers assisted in wheelchairs before being taken for medical evaluation from Airport (Photo/ANI) Gulf News en 2026-08-04T12:44:01.629+04:00 Air India Phuket-Delhi flight drops 300 feet during turbulence, passengers and crew injured India, air india, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/opinion/from-trisha-to-anushka-sharma-how-women-become-weapons-in-battles-between-powerful-politicians-and-cricketers-1.500630021 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/dh6ngi23/COMBO-11.png Actress Trisha and actor-politician Vijay, actress Anushka Sharma and cricketer-husband Virat Kohli, former US first lady Michelle and husband/former US president Barack Obama https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-04/27cnd17j/K4.jpg Virat Kohli with Anushka Sharma https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/w7w0f9gk/Macron_brigitte_netherlands_18770ab9490_original_ratio.jpg French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron Gulf News en 2026-08-04T12:41:40.761+04:00 From Trisha to Anushka Sharma: How women become weapons in battles between powerful politicians and cricketers Opinion, India, South-Indian, Entertainment, World, Americas, Europe, Cricket, bollywood, cricket, Tamil Cinema, india, Kerala politics, Europe https://gulfnews.com/sport/uae-sport/yas-marina-circuit-gears-up-for-another-blockbuster-motorsport-season-1.500629878 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-25/wvle4azx/David-White-CEO-of-DP-World-ILT20-web.jpg David White Gulf News en 2026-08-04T12:22:14.753+04:00 Developing UAE cricket remains the ILT20’s biggest priority: David White UAE-Sport, DP World ILT20, Cricket, UAE, cricket, ILT20 https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/adnoc-deploys-ai-across-120-rigs-to-cut-downtime-speed-up-drilling-decisions-1.500630065 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-19/h7m6bw3f/xzj03uwm1k91cqepo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-04T12:18:26.440+04:00 ADNOC deploys AI across 120 rigs to cut downtime, speed up drilling decisions Energy https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/abu-dhabi-police-warn-against-overloading-vehicles-with-passengers-1.500630044 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-14/1t22t3zv/police.jpg Overcrowded vehicles heighten crash risks, leave passengers without seat belts Gulf News en 2026-08-04T12:10:06.477+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police warn against overloading vehicles with passengers Transport, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/uae-gdp-grows-3-to-dh485-billion-in-first-quarter-of-2026-1.500630054 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/puooiyog/STOCK_DUBAI_TOURISTS__17e304549ed_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-04T12:03:58.204+04:00 UAE GDP grows 3% to Dh485 billion in Q1 2026, non-oil economy expands 4.8% economy, UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/spider-man-brand-new-day-breaks-avengers-endgames-opening-weekend-record-with-360m-debut-1.500630048 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/kbx2l831/45.jpg Tom Holland in a scene from "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." Gulf News en 2026-08-04T12:01:56.695+04:00 Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks Avengers: Endgame's opening weekend record with $360m debut Entertainment, HollyWood, Marvel https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/first-us-deaths-in-cyclospora-outbreak-symptoms-causes-and-safety-tips-1.500630038 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/rc18fvtb/gulfnews2026-07-07mdqiywvhCDC-7827lores.avif Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal infection that spreads when people ingest food or water contaminated with stool. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T11:59:06.649+04:00 First US deaths in cyclospora outbreak: Symptoms, causes and safety tips Americas, Health, America https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/uae-steps-up-integration-of-national-economic-register-with-licensing-authorities-1.500630003 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/juc11zyp/Image.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-04T11:48:56.535+04:00 UAE steps up integration of national economic register with licensing authorities economy, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/saudi-aramco-says-houthi-attacks-had-no-material-impact-reports-334-billion-adjusted-q2-net-income-1.500630014 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/03/24/STOCK-SAUDI-ARAMCO_17fba9d0013_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-04T11:34:59.349+04:00 Saudi Aramco says Houthi attacks had no material impact, reports $33.4b adjusted Q2 net income Energy, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/our-new-champion-manny-pacquiao-hails-alex-ealas-historic-wta-triumph-1.500630002 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/sfoiqqgh/newsml_afp_com_20260803T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288166382.jpeg Alexandra Eala of the Philippines reacts after winning the women's singles championship match against Jessica Pegula of the United States on the final day of the Mubadala DC Open 2026 at William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on August 3, 2026 in Washington, DC. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T11:33:38.936+04:00 Our new champion: Manny Pacquiao hails Alex Eala’s historic WTA triumph Tennis, Filipina tennis player, Philippines, Alex Eala https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/12-best-kunafa-spots-in-dubai-abu-dhabi-and-sharjah-as-summer-holidays-wind-down-1.500629970 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-28/no2plrhk/Ramadan_Sweets_in_the_UAE_16a4f596e01_original_ratio.jpg Al Baba Sweets is a treasure trove of Lebanese desserts that’s as fun to explore as it is delicious. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/2fhr3i1d/Graffiti_Kunafa_177a506b506_original_ratio.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-31/f2vtygiv/shutterstock2169049367.jpg Kunafa is a rich Middle Eastern dessert made of delicate shredded pastry or semolina dough, layered with melted cheese or cream. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/gio3212o/Kunafa_1739ad6f6db_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-04T11:26:22.903+04:00 12 best kunafa spots in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah as summer holidays wind down Lifestyle, UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/udhayanidhi-stalin-detained-in-chennai-after-alleged-derogatory-remark-about-actor-trisha-sparks-political-firestorm-1.500630010 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/ak3br3uo/20260604447f.jpg Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Udhayanidhi Stalin https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/vwo93a0x/Trisha_Krishnan166_1664455979628_183894eb294_original_ratio.jpg Trisha Gulf News en 2026-08-04T11:24:15.424+04:00 Udhayanidhi Stalin detained in Chennai after alleged derogatory remark about actor Trisha sparks political firestorm Entertainment, South-Indian, India, Tamil Cinema, india https://gulfnews.com/world/training-the-uk-surgeons-of-the-future-using-robots-2-1.500629998 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/wipttkn5/newsml_afp_com_20260803T010012Z_doc_b97u32d.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-04T11:21:57.979+04:00 Training the UK 'surgeons of the future' using robots World, news-video https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-police-close-103-social-media-fraud-accounts-in-three-months-1.500629975 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/yv69shux/gulfnews2025-05-05r0zg7lh91x1.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-04T11:12:53.084+04:00 Dubai Police close 103 social media fraud accounts in three months Crime, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/mary-rivera-whose-daughter-found-the-facebook-casting-call-that-led-to-spider-man-dies-at-82-1.500629952 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/7f8ey3j4/Mary-Rivera-Obituary-Spider-Man-Lola-Ned-Leeds-Grandma.jpg Mary Rivera had one screen credit. It happened to be in one of the highest-grossing films ever made, and it gave the Filipino language a moment in a Marvel blockbuster that had never quite happened before. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T11:04:48.608+04:00 Mary Rivera, whose daughter found the Facebook casting call that led to Spider-Man, dies at 82 Entertainment, HollyWood, Marvel https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/amis-development-records-dh300-million-sell-out-before-launch-of-all-6-jacob-cos-signature-fleurs-de-jardin-mansions-within-weeks-of-groundbreaking-1.500629967 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/eoxmmwe4/Fleurs-De-Jardin-Mansion-Rear-View.png Gulf News en 2026-08-04T10:43:01.417+04:00 AMIS Development records Dh300 million sell-out before launch of all 6 Jacob & Co.'s signature Fleurs de Jardin Mansions within weeks of groundbreaking Company News https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/cleartax-urges-uae-businesses-to-prioritise-execution-assurance-as-e-invoicing-decisions-gather-pace-1.500629948 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/3jwotc3w/Archit-Gupta Archit Gupta, Founder and CEO of ClearTax Gulf News en 2026-08-04T10:32:38.184+04:00 ClearTax urges UAE businesses to prioritise execution assurance as e-invoicing decisions gather pace Company News https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/womens-t20-asia-cup-2026-likely-to-be-held-in-uae-1.500629940 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/lgc7byjv/Lanka-women.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-04T10:11:13.389+04:00 Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 likely to be held in UAE Cricket, UAE-Sport, UAE, cricket https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubais-viral-robot-bu-sunaidah-announces-wedding-to-fellow-robot-moza-1.500629907 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/xhxtkldy/Screenshot-2026-08-04-at-10.01.52-AM.png Bu Sunaidah, it turns out, has a wife. Her name is Moza. She is also a robot. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T10:04:37.330+04:00 Dubai's viral robot Bu Sunaidah announces wedding to fellow robot Moza UAE, Technology https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/crocs-review-the-classic-clog-still-earns-its-place-as-summers-go-to-sandal-1.500606240 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-13/14m68ucu/crocs-1.png Beach ready Crocs Gulf News en 2026-08-04T10:00:00.000+04:00 Crocs review: The Classic Clog still earns its place as summer's go to sandal Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-led-amazon-crackdown-nets-839-arrests-seizes-280m-in-environmental-crime-operation-1.500629925 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/5j9k2hao/n.PNG UAE-led ‘Operation Green Shield 2026’ in Amazon Basin nets 839 arrests, seizes $280m in major environmental crime crackdown Gulf News en 2026-08-04T09:55:29.004+04:00 UAE-led Amazon crackdown nets 839 arrests, seizes $280m in environmental crime operation UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/dubai-gold-prices-surge-amid-us-iran-tensions-and-fed-uncertainty-1.500629917 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-30/rb026hex/gold_dubai_2019jan_resources1_16a3106d4a3_original_ratio.jpg The key gold price levels to watch now are the round numbers, $3,900 and $4,000. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T09:53:35.443+04:00 Dubai gold prices surge amid US-Iran tensions and Fed uncertainty Retail, YourMoney-Saving-Investment, UAE Gold, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/house-of-the-dragon-season-3-episode-7-the-dead-dragon-returns-and-rhaenyras-fate-changes-1.500629903 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/zo7jhzt4/rhaenyra.avif Season 3 has steadily pushed both sides of the Targaryen conflict towards collapse. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T09:52:41.909+04:00 House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 7: The 'dead' dragon returns — and Rhaenyra's fate changes Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/pakistan-appoint-mike-smith-as-new-batting-coach-1.500629916 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/zytplr6u/202608033890610.jpg Pakistan appoints South African Mike Smith as batting coach ahead of their upcoming Test tour of England. Photo credit: SA Cricket/X Gulf News en 2026-08-04T09:44:10.635+04:00 Pakistan appoint Mike Smith as new batting coach Cricket, cricket, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/you-created-magic-within-group-rohit-sharma-hails-fielding-coach-t-dilip-1.500629887 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-27/bhzt0sba/202505273414399.jpg T. Dilip Gulf News en 2026-08-04T09:19:15.639+04:00 You created magic within group: Rohit Sharma hails fielding coach T Dilip Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/imran-khan-ends-a-decade-long-wait-confirms-bollywood-comeback-with-netflix-film-adhure-hum-adhure-tum-1.500629888 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/zmyf1rau/newsml_afp_com_20260114T162518Z_doc_92p26zc.jpeg Imran's last full-fledged film appearance came in Nikkhil Advani's Katti Batti (2015), opposite Kangana Ranaut Gulf News en 2026-08-04T09:17:01.300+04:00 Imran Khan ends a decade-long wait, confirms Bollywood comeback with Netflix film Adhure Hum Adhure Tum Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/technology/iphone-18-pro-price-and-ownership-cost-what-uae-buyers-may-spend-beyond-the-phone-1.500629856 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-08/o472jn9k/MatTrang911.jpeg FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY: A render of the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max presented by AppleTrack. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T08:58:37.376+04:00 iPhone 18 Pro price and ownership cost: What UAE buyers may spend beyond the phone Technology, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-sharjah-traffic-alert-heavy-congestion-hits-key-uae-roads-during-morning-rush-1.500629852 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-23/x67v6vhu/Dubai-Sharjah-traffic-Dubaisharjahtraffic Commuters warned of delays as slow traffic, minor accidents hit key routes Gulf News en 2026-08-04T08:49:29.719+04:00 Dubai-Sharjah traffic alert: Heavy congestion hits key UAE roads during morning rush Transport, traffic fines, Dubai, UAE traffic fines, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/uae/us-iran-conflict-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-august-4-2026-1.500629848 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/10/10/Stock-UAE-travel---Dubai---Airport_18b1a1e987c_large.jpg A scene at the Dubai International Airport: Air travel across the UAE remains largely operational despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with major airports and airlines maintaining most services. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T08:48:27.837+04:00 US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (August 4, 2026) UAE, Mena https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/kim-soo-hyun-makes-first-public-appearance-after-16-months-with-philippine-brand-bench-ive-missed-you-so-much-1.500629840 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/olmzkv6s/kimsoohun.jpg Kim stepped away from public activities last year after Kim Sae-ron's family and the YouTube channel Garo Sero Research Institute alleged that the actor had been in a relationship with her while she was a minor. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T08:29:30.826+04:00 Kim Soo-hyun makes first public appearance after 16 months with Philippine brand Bench: 'I've missed you so much' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/your-money/saving-investment/dirham-strength-against-indian-pakistani-rupees-and-philippine-peso-opens-lucrative-transfer-window-for-expats-1.500301712 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-28/4b41s6hy/newsml_afp_com_20250928T133045Z_doc_77287ae.jpeg Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T08:28:06.926+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/world/asia/japan-says-combat-drones-key-to-adapting-to-new-warfare-as-tension-rises-in-the-region-1.500629802 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/50juqt1t/preview.jpg FILE - Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Mogami-class stealth frigate JS Mikuma is seen anchored at the JMSDF naval base in Yokosuka, Japan, Friday Sept. 5, 2025. (Yuichi Yamazaki/Pool Photo via AP, File) Gulf News en 2026-08-04T08:16:31.964+04:00 Japan says combat drones key to adapting to new warfare as tension rises in the region Japan defense paper China drones https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/air-india-flight-delay-how-kerala-man-won-136000-compensation-after-9-year-legal-battle-1.500629826 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-29/jiyzcsa9/WIN_AIR_INDIA_1588076949284_171c0c32f25_original_ratio.jpg Kerala worker wins compensation after Air India delay derails Saudi trip Gulf News en 2026-08-04T08:00:30.455+04:00 Air India flight delay: How Kerala man won ₹136,000 compensation after 9-year legal battle India, india, air india, travel https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/after-spider-man-and-the-odyssey-the-biggest-blockbusters-still-to-come-this-year-from-ramayana-to-avengers-1.500629191 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/2ohx39ou/Hilly-Natural-Mountains-Aesthetics-Mood-Photo-Collage-8.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/rzx5z21l/rrrrr.jpg Ranbir Kapoor in Ramayana. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-13/jnh19qle/ANI_20260413150609.jpg The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-16/rh0e50rg/ANI_20260416061539.jpg Focker-In-Law poster https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-20/mm33wl6x/Timothee_Chalamet_and_Josh_Brolin_in__Dune__Part_2__18d8d2a1a9c_original_ratio.JPG Timothee Chalamet and Josh Brolin in 'Dune: Part 2' https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/ant0d1bv/MixCollage-16-Sep-2025-06-40-PM-6751.jpg.webp Robert Downey Jr. will be back as Doctor Doom Gulf News en 2026-08-04T08:00:00.000+04:00 After Spider-Man and The Odyssey: The biggest blockbusters still to come this year, from Ramayana to Avengers Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/rakul-preet-singh-on-playing-surpanakha-in-ramayana-roles-that-challenge-perceptions-are-the-most-exciting-1.500629819 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/ns04t8k0/surpanakha.webp A fan wrote a letter to Rakul Preet, asking her why she chose Surpanakha. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T08:00:00.000+04:00 Rakul Preet Singh on playing Surpanakha in Ramayana: 'Roles that challenge perceptions are the most exciting' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bts-jimin-battles-heat-exhaustion-at-arirang-concert-army-worries-he-gave-every-ounce-of-himself-on-stage-1.500629815 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/ab6nqh8f/newsml_afp_com_20260719T000000Z_PH_GTY_2286794759.jpeg . Clips of the moment spread rapidly across social media, with fans voicing concern that Jimin may have been battling heat exhaustion even as he continued performing. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T07:35:34.845+04:00 BTS' Jimin battles heat exhaustion at Arirang concert; ARMY worries: 'He gave every ounce of himself on stage' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/flying-from-the-uae-today-emirates-etihad-air-arabia-flydubai-cancellations-latest-travel-advisories-1.500629449 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-26/cnf3khdl/Dubai-Airports-Dec-2025 Passengers at Dubai International Airport (DXB). While flights from the UAE remain largely operational, several airlines continue to suspend or reroute services to parts of the Gulf as they monitor the evolving security situation and airspace restrictions across the Middle East. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T07:33:55.475+04:00 Flying from the UAE today? Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai cancellations, latest travel advisories Aviation, Travel, UAE Travel, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/technology/whatsapp-accounts-under-review-why-some-users-lost-access-for-24-hours-1.500629812 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/d3vsjy4s/Stock_WhatsApp_17738c38a76_original_ratio.jpg Confusion grows as WhatsApp stays mum on scale and cause of account blocks Gulf News en 2026-08-04T07:15:16.432+04:00 WhatsApp accounts under review? Why some users lost access for 24 hours Technology, India, technology, social media, WhatsApp https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/russian-strikes-kill-one-in-ukraines-northeast-regional-authorities-1.500629771 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-21/qfiyglna/newsml_afp_com_20260721T062932Z_doc_c2pz79e.jpeg This photograph shows a fire at the site of a drone strike on a shopping centre in Sumy late at night on July 20, 2026, amid the Russian strikes in Ukraine. File photo. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T07:00:20.706+04:00 Russian strikes kill one in Ukraine's northeast: regional authorities Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-general-warns-us-warships-any-attempt-to-open-new-hormuz-route-could-trigger-attack-1.500629797 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/ozlu6c4d/rezaee.jpeg Iranian Major Gen. Mohsen Rezaei: Gulf News en 2026-08-04T06:47:06.210+04:00 Iran general warns US warships: Any attempt to open new Hormuz route could trigger attack Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-forecast-temperatures-scorch-to-50c-as-afternoon-rain-chances-continue-1.500629789 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/yed9zlc5/Hot-weather.avif Temperatures are forecast to range between 45°C and 50°C inland, 42°C to 47°C along the coast and islands, and 33°C to 39°C in the mountains. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T06:16:14.650+04:00 UAE weather forecast: Temperatures scorch to 50°C as afternoon rain chances continue Weather, UAE, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-says-iran-talks-ongoing-as-irgc-warns-it-is-ready-for-any-threat-1.500628738 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/mv4ant5m/4.jpg Trump tells Iranians 'Deal, or Total Surrender' https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-20/is0fpyaa/ANI_20260720085334.jpg Esmail Baghaei, Spokesman for the Iran https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/muumn4hp/newsml_afp_com_20260802T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288805684.jpeg President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on August 02, 2026 on a return flight to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T06:13:45.864+04:00 Trump says Iran talks ongoing as IRGC warns it is ready for any threat Mena, Donald Trump, Israel, Gaza, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/did-your-smartwatch-get-your-1000-calorie-burn-right-uae-experts-explain-what-it-really-measures-1.500629557 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-07/y0lvcj74/Apple-watch-1-1.jpg Some things your smartwatch measures directly, while others are intelligent estimates based on algorithms. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/on3rjfqm/qualcomm.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/mz3j8vh6/abhi.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/2vnxz1y4/Ashish-Panjabi-COO-Jackys200x190.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-04T06:00:00.000+04:00 Did your smartwatch get your 1,000-calorie burn right? UAE experts explain what it really measures UAE, Technology, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/banking/crypto-payments-in-uae-explained-1.500629742 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/047qom32/Bitcoin_17ade1dcec2_original_ratio.jpg Bitcoin and other digital assets are gaining new payment uses, but strict regulations still shape how transactions work. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T06:00:00.000+04:00 Crypto payments in UAE: What can you buy with Bitcoin? Living-Banking, YourMoney-Cryptocurrency, Markets, UAE Central Bank, Cryptocurrency https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/cargo-vessel-reports-being-struck-by-unknown-projectile-near-oman-ukmto-1.500629786 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/vpt33ilo/Screenshot-2026-08-04-at-9.50.50-AM.png Gulf News en 2026-08-04T05:58:26.317+04:00 Cargo vessel reports being struck by 'unknown projectile' near Oman: UKMTO Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/ukraine-strike-kills-six-including-three-children-russian-governor-1.500629280 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/1i2e32nt/Screenshot-2026-08-04-at-8.55.44-AM.png Smoke rises following a blast that killed six people, including three children, following a reported Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian resort village on the Black Sea. At least 40 others were wounded, the regional governor said Monday. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T05:35:20.636+04:00 Ukraine strike kills six, including three children: Russian governor Europe https://gulfnews.com/uae/filipino-expat-baker-uae-resident-since-1988-shares-how-he-won-big-tickets-dh20m-grand-prize-1.500629729 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/h2tf43ux/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-04-at-12.49.29-AM.jpeg Reynaldo Herboso, 61, has shared how his group of 10 friends finally struck lucky https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/77tc0qsz/Ash_Bahadur_Dura_.jpeg Ash Bahadur Dura Gulf News en 2026-08-04T05:30:00.000+04:00 Filipino expat baker, UAE resident since 1988, shares how he won Big Ticket's Dh20m grand prize UAE, Philippines, UAE, Philippines, Big Ticket https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/irans-power-struggle-is-mojtaba-khamenei-sidelining-pezeshkian-over-the-strait-of-hormuz-dispute-over-approach-to-us-1.500629776 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/dpqnlans/pez-and-moj.jpg Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei (right) and President Masoud Pezeshkian. Senior Iranian cleric Mohammad Bagher Kharrazi, who has family ties to Khamenei, has reportedly stated that the supreme leader would accept the president's resignation if Pezeshkian threatened to quit again. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-08/w2k6dcah/newsml_afp_com_20260508T083244Z_doc_b2984am.jpeg This US Navy handout photo released on May 8, 2026 by US Central Command Public Affairs, shows the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) implementing a maritime blockade against the Iran-flagged crude oil tanker vessel Herby while the latter was attempting to sail toward an Iranian port, on April 24, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T05:27:06.380+04:00 Iran's power struggle: Is Mojtaba Khamenei sidelining Pezeshkian over the Strait of Hormuz, dispute over approach to US? Mena https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/beyond-classrooms-the-future-of-learning-is-personal-1.500629538 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/rsvfbq4r/computers.jpg As global economies evolve, it is critical to equip students with future-ready skills – nurturing a new generation of capable leaders. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T05:04:00.000+04:00 Beyond classrooms: The future of learning is personal Op-Eds, Technology, AI, technology, Education https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-expats-in-uae-hopeful-of-passport-fee-relief-after-delhi-high-court-order-1.500629472 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/7eia5qf3/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-25-at-5.54.20-PM.jpeg Photo used for illustrative purposes Gulf News en 2026-08-04T04:30:00.000+04:00 Indian expats in UAE hopeful of passport fee relief after Delhi High Court order UAE, India, UAE, kerala, Indian expats, india https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/exxon-chevrons-265-billion-windfall-why-trump-is-angry-and-americans-fume-as-petrol-prices-remain-sky-high-1.500629026 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-10/d37do70w/newsml_afp_com_20260710T000000Z_PH_GTY_2285568292.jpeg Exxon gas prices are displayed on July 10, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T04:25:12.599+04:00 Exxon, Chevron's $26.5 billion windfall: Why Trump is angry — and Americans fume as petrol prices remain sky-high Energy https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/bab-al-mandab-disruption-could-raise-petrol-airfares-and-grocery-costs-across-asia-1.500629242 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-12/25offsj8/newsml_afp_com_20260312T123753Z_doc_a2yf6j8.jpeg People queue up to refuel their vehicles at a gas station in Chennai as oil price spike caused by the war in the Middle East has sparked exasperation at petrol pumps around Asia, where many economies are heavily dependent on fossil fuel imports. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/swy4mf5p/d6ec42d9-e761-428a-8c81-3cffb2212f95.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/1vg2c2r4/photo_page_0001.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-04T04:00:00.000+04:00 Bab al-Mandab disruption could raise petrol, airfares and grocery costs across Asia Markets, Asia, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/qatar-egypt-turkiye-condemn-israels-actions-in-gaza-as-fresh-strikes-kill-two-1.500629763 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/70ezdyma/ANI_20260803223540.jpg Representative Image (FilePhoto/Reuters) Gulf News en 2026-08-04T03:52:20.269+04:00 Qatar, Egypt, Turkiye condemn Israel's actions in Gaza as fresh strikes kill two Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/death-toll-from-venezuela-quakes-rises-past-6000-and-17000-injured-1.500629737 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-01/ohulagp7/202607013846851.jpg Venezuela quake death toll rises to 6,000; over 10,000 injured Gulf News en 2026-08-04T03:23:22.354+04:00 Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises past 6,000, and 17,000 injured Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-iran-talks-to-resolve-quickly-strait-of-hormuz-must-open-completely-by-tuesday-1.500629692 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/anqx8qq4/202607293882313.jpg US President Donald Trump. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T02:24:00.000+04:00 Trump: Iran talks to resolve 'quickly,' Strait of Hormuz must open 'completely' by Tuesday Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/three-storey-house-collapses-beside-mosque-in-northern-egypt-1.500629700 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/nwmdekba/Building Videos widely shared on social media captured the moment the building gave way as people rushed away from the area. Gulf News en 2026-08-04T00:01:05.474+04:00 Three-storey house collapses beside mosque in northern Egypt Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/uae/london-shoppers-surprised-to-meet-sheikh-mohammed-on-city-stroll-1.500629711 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/4xm5hp34/9.jpg Sheikh Mohammed stopped to greet members of the public and posed for pictures. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T23:51:44.068+04:00 London shoppers surprised to meet Sheikh Mohammed on city stroll UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-says-iran-facing-last-chance-before-decapitation-1.500629043 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-04/1yc861lk/20200901_Top_News_donald_trump_174490d977e_large.jpg US President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran's denials and the Islamic Republic was facing a "last chance before decapitation." Gulf News en 2026-08-03T23:38:37.915+04:00 Trump says Iran facing 'last chance before decapitation' Mena, Americas, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/rafael-nadal-congratulates-alex-eala-on-historic-wta-triumph-1.500629708 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/ervu94ne/newsml_afp_com_20260803T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288162600.jpeg Alexandra Eala of the Philippines poses with the Championship Trophy after winning the women's singles championship match against Jessica Pegula of the United States on the final day of the Mubadala DC Open 2026 at William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on August 3, 2026 in Washington, DC. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T23:34:46.927+04:00 Rafael Nadal congratulates Alex Eala on historic WTA triumph Tennis, Filipina tennis player, Tennis, Alex Eala https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/trump-says-oil-firms-making-too-much-money-from-iran-shortage-1.500629681 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/16u3k738/7.jpg High gasoline prices are a key political issue for Trump as his Republican Party heads into the elections in November. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T23:26:55.848+04:00 Trump says oil firms making 'too much money' from Iran shortage Energy, Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/palestinian-police-arrest-beggar-found-driving-163500-range-rover-1.500629684 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/slttqkp4/Palestine The suspect also owned a gold-plated iPhone 17 Pro Max, raising further questions about the source of his assets. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T23:11:57.662+04:00 Palestinian police arrest beggar found driving $163,500 Range Rover Mena, Palestine https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah-police-warn-against-fake-holiday-booking-scams-1.500629695 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/1bn13lm5/Police Police urged the public to verify the credibility of advertisers and deal only with licensed businesses. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T23:09:04.913+04:00 Sharjah Police warn against fake holiday booking scams UAE, Crime, Travel, Tourism, UAE https://gulfnews.com/the-kurator/life/the-kurators-summer-destination-round-up-beyond-the-obvious-1.500629696 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/u56xhp77/6.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-03T23:05:25.769+04:00 The Kurator's summer destination round-up: Beyond the obvious Life https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/first-us-cyclospora-deaths-confirmed-as-michigan-reports-2-fatalities-1.500629689 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/rc18fvtb/gulfnews2026-07-07mdqiywvhCDC-7827lores.avif Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal infection that spreads when people ingest food or water contaminated with stool. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T22:49:08.759+04:00 First US cyclospora deaths confirmed as Michigan reports 2 fatalities Americas https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabis-aleria-deploys-16000-nvidia-ai-chips-across-us-and-uae-1.500629651 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/dr35dcue/UAE-AI-Chips The infrastructure, built on Nvidia’s accelerated computing technology and DDN’s high-performance storage architecture, is already operational in both countries. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T21:51:04.192+04:00 Abu Dhabi's Aleria deploys 16,000 Nvidia AI chips across US and UAE UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/alex-eala-beats-jessica-pegula-to-win-historic-mubadala-dc-open-title-1.500629645 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/qwi1wsa9/Pure-joy-😃🏆-alex.eala-MubadalaDCOpen-1.jpg Alex Eala wins her first WTA title! Gulf News en 2026-08-03T21:40:09.165+04:00 Alex Eala beats Jessica Pegula to win historic Mubadala DC Open title Tennis, Philippines, Alex Eala https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/us-regulators-grant-long-awaited-boeing-737-max-7-certificate-1.500629570 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/hi98rknp/5.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-03T20:57:58.774+04:00 US regulators grant long-awaited Boeing 737 MAX 7 certificate Aviation https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/abu-dhabi-warns-of-thunderstorms-strong-winds-and-possible-hail-this-week-1.500629555 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/s3vf33hq/Rain-AD Gulf News en 2026-08-03T20:40:39.631+04:00 Abu Dhabi warns of thunderstorms, strong winds and possible hail this week Weather, weatherforecast https://gulfnews.com/uae/filipino-expat-wins-dh20m-abu-dhabi-big-ticket-grand-prize-1.500629520 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/8bxcoblk/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-03-at-9.00.58-PM.jpeg Last month's winner Kanika Arora chooses the winning ticket of this month as show host Richard assists her. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T20:31:00.415+04:00 Filipino expat in UAE wins Dh20 million Abu Dhabi Big Ticket grand prize UAE, UAE, Big Ticket https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/why-leather-bags-improve-with-age-1.500623645 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/6jr5w0fk/leatherbags-1.png Two leather bags side by side, highlighting how leather develops a rich patina and character over time Gulf News en 2026-08-03T20:00:00.000+04:00 Why leather bags improve with age Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-takes-legal-action-against-2-over-offensive-livestream-1.500629504 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/mv2lyq5b/UAE-COURT The content contravened the country's media standards, prompting legal measures against the two individuals. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T19:23:52.512+04:00 UAE takes legal action against 2 over offensive livestream UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/one-killed-five-injured-in-gas-cylinder-explosion-at-dubai-car-showroom-1.500629434 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/x1njgwrv/HEhuBLabMAAUsHe.jpg For illustrative purposes only. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T19:01:26.652+04:00 One killed, five injured in gas cylinder explosion at Dubai car showroom emergencies https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-temporarily-closes-so-great-restaurant-over-food-safety-violations-1.500629466 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/h0h8xzpp/AD The closure was issued after the restaurant repeatedly failed to comply with food safety requirements and did not implement effective corrective measures. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T18:39:11.761+04:00 Abu Dhabi temporarily closes So Great restaurant over food safety violations UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/abu-dhabi-steps-up-push-for-autonomous-transport-1.500629446 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/1leadqjh/AUD.jpg Experts discuss safe rollout of autonomous systems across key transport sectors. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T18:28:52.651+04:00 Abu Dhabi steps up push for autonomous transport Transport, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/prashant-kishor-shocks-bjp-in-bankipur-bypoll-win-1.500629433 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/b0qcymiy/20260803527f.jpg Patna: Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor during a victory roadshow after winning the Bankipur Assembly by-election, in Patna, Bihar, on Monday, August 3, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/ttqw77nu/20260713173ff.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-03T18:11:54.734+04:00 Prashant Kishor shocks BJP in Bankipur bypoll win India https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/air-france-extends-dubai-flight-suspension-again-as-us-iran-tensions-escalate-1.500629415 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/10/07/20241007-air-france_192681da84d_large.jpg Air France has extended the suspension of its flights to and from Dubai until August 18, citing the evolving security situation in the Middle East and airspace restrictions. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T17:58:24.052+04:00 Air France extends Dubai flight suspension again as US-Iran tensions escalate Aviation, Travel, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/new-uae-fatwa-standardises-date-zakat-threshold-and-payment-rules-1.500629400 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/twjpngr7/Dates Zakat on dates becomes obligatory when the total dried harvest owned by an individual reaches 541kg. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T17:47:08.340+04:00 New UAE fatwa standardises date zakat threshold and payment rules UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-sees-drop-in-fraud-and-cybercrime-cases-in-first-half-of-2026-1.500629394 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/epksyavy/56f34578e06.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/clc1ycqc/gulfnews2026-01-12e0pbna0bAI.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-03T17:44:21.530+04:00 Dubai sees drop in fraud and cybercrime cases in first half of 2026 Crime, Dubai, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah-gives-owners-four-days-to-reclaim-impounded-vehicles-1.500629352 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/d6y6b8pv/Sharjah Owners must visit the Control and Inspection Department in Industrial Area 5 within four days of the notice to resolve the reasons for the impoundment. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T17:24:33.725+04:00 Sharjah gives owners four days to reclaim impounded vehicles UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/abu-dhabi-advances-proactive-mental-healthcare-across-emirate-1.500629143 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/d5i12zi6/Mental.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-03T17:24:06.961+04:00 Abu Dhabi advances proactive mental healthcare across emirate Health, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dubai-retains-crown-as-worlds-busiest-airport-for-international-travel-1.500629378 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/r9dxe483/DXB The airport recorded a 4.4% increase in scheduled international seat capacity compared with July, adding around 190,000 seats month on month. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T17:20:07.954+04:00 Dubai retains crown as world's busiest airport for international travel Aviation, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/masked-man-drags-stabs-faridabad-school-teacher-to-death-inside-campus-1.500629370 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/juhmxny7/AAAAA.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-03T17:11:49.948+04:00 Masked man drags, stabs Faridabad school teacher to death inside campus India https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/5th-middle-east-tyre-auto-spare-parts-expo-opens-in-sharjah-1.500629369 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/p04ozxtz/PHOTO-2026-08-03-14-00-12.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-03T17:09:05.889+04:00 5th Middle East Tyre, Auto & Spare Parts Expo opens in Sharjah Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/what-uae-residents-need-to-know-about-the-us-iran-conflict-this-evening-august-3-1.500629349 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/9xms1btd/Hormuz.jpg Oman-mediated Strait of Hormuz talks continue amid US military pressure. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T17:06:27.994+04:00 What UAE residents need to know about the US-Iran conflict this evening (August 3) Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/need-an-eye-test-for-your-dubai-driving-licence-heres-where-you-can-get-it-1.500629366 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/r98ubjmj/eye-testing.JPG RTA records 854,213 electronically submitted eye test transactions during the first six months of 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T17:06:20.037+04:00 Need an eye test for your Dubai driving licence? Here’s where you can get it Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/sharjah-announces-private-school-calendar-for-2026-2027-academic-year-1.500629313 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-23/5qy7d664/WhatsApp_Image_2026_03_23_at_3_01_00_PM.jpeg The academic year will conclude on July 1, 2027. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T16:36:38.326+04:00 Sharjah announces private school calendar for 2026-2027 academic year Education, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/uae-fashion-designers-can-apply-for-dubais-new-brand-building-programme-1.500629312 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-28/iccjstjz/pexels-anne-363161-985635.jpg The programme, which runs from 19 September to 8 November 2026, is designed for designers who want to refine an existing label, develop a new fashion concept, or strengthen their path towards becoming a retail-ready brand. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T16:31:31.358+04:00 UAE fashion designers can apply for Dubai’s new brand-building programme Lifestyle, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/etihad-rail-sells-70000-tickets-as-uae-passengers-embrace-train-travel-1.500629308 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/z9wnglmd/image00046.png Passengers are planning business trips, family travel and leisure journeys around train services. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/9ggj1n81/H-1P3A9743-copy-2.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/aqp9uepx/1P3A4254.png Gulf News en 2026-08-03T16:23:02.465+04:00 Etihad Rail sells 70,000 tickets as UAE passengers embrace train travel Transport, Etihad Rail https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/dc-open-final-suspended-as-rain-halts-alex-eala-jessica-pegula-clash-1.500628811 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/jbag5a2m/newsml_afp_com_20260802T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288790485.jpeg Alexandra Eala of the Philippines during a women's singles championship match against Jessica Pegula of the United States on the final day of the Mubadala DC Open 2026 at William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on August 02, 2026 in Washington, DC. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T16:11:59.233+04:00 DC Open final suspended as rain halts Alex Eala-Jessica Pegula clash Tennis, Filipina tennis player, Alex Eala https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-heavy-rain-hits-sharjah-as-ncm-forecasts-four-days-of-afternoon-showers-1.500629288 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/0m23zm21/1.jpg Heavy rain falls on Al Maliha Road and Khor Fakkan Road in Sharjah on Monday. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/t9wamlxk/2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-03T16:10:31.037+04:00 UAE weather: Heavy rain, hail hit Sharjah as NCM forecasts four days of afternoon showers Weather, Sharjah, Rain https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-hair-straighteners-and-stylers-on-amazonae-2026-smooth-styling-for-every-hair-type-1.500623686 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/5oh9l0f2/hairdryerstyler-1.png Premium collection of hair straighteners and styling tools Gulf News en 2026-08-03T16:00:00.000+04:00 Best hair straighteners and stylers on Amazon.ae 2026: Smooth styling for every hair type Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/egypt-launches-qr-code-tourist-visa-system-1.500629232 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/6yef3u5g/E-visa-to-Egypt.jpg A new QR code-based tourist visa system has been launched by Egypt, where visitors can obtain their visas digitally before travelling or upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, as part of efforts to modernise border procedures and help attract 30 million tourists annually by 2030. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T15:56:25.540+04:00 Egypt launches QR code tourist visa system Tourism, Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/dubai-police-visit-road-accident-victims-at-rashid-hospital-in-relieving-the-injured-drive-1.500629245 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/hdclkr1u/6032b695189.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-03T15:41:08.891+04:00 Dubai Police visit road accident victims at Rashid Hospital in 'Relieving the Injured' drive emergencies, Dubai, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sharjah-government-on-track-to-exceed-3000-emirati-hires-in-2026-1.500629192 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/unnksmpn/NAT_221018_CAREER_FAIR_SHARJAH_VSAKLANI_9_1666104210373_183eb8cb3d3_large.jpg Illustrative image. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T15:37:05.004+04:00 Sharjah government on track to exceed 3,000 Emirati hires in 2026 Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/welsh-fa-withdraws-support-for-infantinos-fifa-re-election-bid-1.500629230 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/04/27/FIFA-president-Gianni-Infantino_171bcf9b559_large.jpg FIFA president Gianni Infantino previously said US President Donald Trump had told him Iran are "welcome to compete" at this summer's finals, despite the ongoing conflict Gulf News en 2026-08-03T15:22:56.451+04:00 Welsh FA withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid Football, football, FIFA World Cup, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/salman-khan-says-noble-brother-sohail-took-blame-for-seema-sajdeh-split-hes-just-taking-it-in-1.500629210 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-01/ujtxwhpp/ANI_20260801130815.jpg Salman Khan reunites with Sohail Khan (Photo/ANI/Instagram@primevideoin) Gulf News en 2026-08-03T15:13:37.178+04:00 Salman Khan says 'noble' brother Sohail took blame for Seema Sajdeh split: ‘He's just taking it in' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/new-indian-consul-general-in-dubai-appointed-1.500629139 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/m808be9p/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-03-at-12.49.00-PM.jpeg Dr E Vishnu Vardhan Reddy Gulf News en 2026-08-03T14:59:02.434+04:00 New Indian Consul General in Dubai appointed UAE, India, UAE, Indian expats, india https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/from-strawberries-to-aircraft-parts-uk-exports-on-emirates-skycargo-grow-1.500629184 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/5rvl4o1b/emiratesskycargofreighterdubai.jpg Emirates SkyCargo transported more than 57,000 tonnes of UK exports during the 2025-26 financial year, with British food, pharmaceuticals and aerospace components among the key products shipped through its Dubai hub to markets worldwide. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T14:50:09.960+04:00 From strawberries to aircraft parts: UK exports on Emirates SkyCargo grow Aviation, Emirates Group, Emirates airline https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/musafir-cafe-vikrant-massey-and-co-anchor-a-bittersweet-netflix-romance-where-conversations-matter-more-than-closure-1.500629168 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/lapm5flm/ANI_20260203165642.jpg Vedika Pinto, Vikrant Massey and Mahima Makwana (Photo/Netflix) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-01/ugazp7ye/ANI_20260701074525.jpg Screen grab from teaser (Photo/instagram/@netflix_in) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-23/1zindb49/202607233875302.jpg Vedika Pinto and Vikrant Massey in ‘Mussafir Cafe’ https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-01/enxvd7i2/202607013847741.jpeg Mahima Makwana Gulf News en 2026-08-03T14:49:49.673+04:00 Musafir Cafe: Vikrant Massey and co. anchor a bittersweet Netflix romance where conversations matter more than closure Entertainment, BollyWood, India, bollywood, Bollywood icons, india https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-says-talks-with-iran-to-resume-but-tehran-denies-negotiations-what-to-know-1.500629121 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/xul4xwte/newsml_afp_com_20260802T221601Z_doc_c3tm89j.jpeg US President Donald Trump speaks to the press aboard Air Force One on August 2, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/65bu8gc7/newsml_afp_com_20260802T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288805688.jpeg President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on August 02, 2026 on a return flight to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-18/2as6lyfa/ANI_20260718211902.jpg Esmail Baghaei, Spokesman for the Iran https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/akan8a2y/HOwBQ1kWAAAPElI.png Explosion reported 'near' tanker off Oman coast, crew safe Gulf News en 2026-08-03T14:47:34.938+04:00 Trump says talks with Iran to resume, but Tehran denies negotiations: What to know Mena, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/uae-uk-trade-tops-30-billion-after-uk-gcc-fta-talks-conclude-1.500629178 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/01/23/uae_uk_flags_resources1_16a31074bec_large.jpg UAE, UK flags Gulf News en 2026-08-03T14:44:49.857+04:00 UAE-UK trade tops $30 billion after UK-GCC FTA talks conclude economy, UAE, UK https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/tom-holland-says-his-taxi-driver-knew-hed-get-spider-man-the-kid-i-just-drove-here-is-so-good-looking-1.500629109 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/12/15/This-image-released-by-Sony-Pictures-shows-Tom-Holland-in-Columbia-Pictures---Spider-Man--No-Way-Home.---Sony-Pictures-via-AP-_17dbd6eb10b_large.jpg This image released by Sony Pictures shows Tom Holland in Columbia Pictures' 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/ujlfmme4/images-10.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-03T14:44:16.778+04:00 Tom Holland says his taxi driver knew he'd get Spider-Man: 'The kid I just drove here is so good-looking' Entertainment, HollyWood, hollywood, Marvel https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/tv-actor-aditi-sharma-accuses-husband-in-laws-of-cruelty-complaint-filed-over-alleged-abuse-and-jewellery-dispute-1.500629163 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/z7bh3mmo/aditi-sharma.webp Gulf News en 2026-08-03T14:39:19.965+04:00 TV actor Aditi Sharma accuses husband, in-laws of cruelty; complaint filed over alleged abuse and jewellery dispute Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/indian-origin-usa-cricketer-akhilesh-reddy-banned-for-eight-years-1.500629174 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/52uybmw5/Ban.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-03T14:37:25.838+04:00 Indian-origin USA cricketer Akhilesh Reddy banned for eight years Cricket, cricket, abu dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubais-coolest-race-is-back-tackle-20-obstacles-at-4c-while-its-45c-outside-1.500629157 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/8n6bufl0/ICE-WARRIOR-CHALLENGE.png The Ice Warrior Challenge returns to Ski Dubai on Sunday 20 September for its 17th year, run in partnership with Dubai Sports Council. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T14:34:05.175+04:00 Dubai's coolest race is back: Tackle 20+ obstacles at -4°C while it's 45°C outside UAE, Lifestyle, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/you-can-now-pay-uae-federal-fees-and-fines-through-aani-and-jaywan-1.500629148 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-14/qagodk3k/Stock-Jaywan-Card.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-03T14:21:00.798+04:00 You can now pay UAE federal fees and fines through Aani and Jaywan Banking https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/salman-khan-makes-rare-comment-about-his-time-in-jail-on-alliance-there-were-50-70-people-in-a-small-space-1.500629131 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-14/61dscm1z/Salman-Khan Gulf News en 2026-08-03T14:02:51.287+04:00 Salman Khan makes rare comment about his time in jail on Alliance: ‘There were 50-70 people in a small space’ Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/kerala-steps-up-rescue-as-floods-claim-15-lives-1.500629120 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/4mqrruy4/keralam1.jpg People carry their belongings as they wade through floodwater as overflowing Pamba and Achankovil rivers hit the Kuttanad area, in Alappuzha on Sunday, August 2, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/wpw2karh/keralam2.jpg A view of a house submerged in flood water following heavy rainfall, in Pathanamthitta on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T13:55:57.011+04:00 Kerala steps up rescue as floods claim 15 lives India, kerala https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-tax/uae-reminds-small-businesses-to-file-corporate-tax-returns-even-if-no-tax-is-due-1.500629117 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/05/10/STOCK-Corporate-tax---Tax_188062c764c_large.jpg FTA also urged companies whose financial year ended on December 31, 2025, to submit their Corporate Tax returns and pay any tax due by September 30, 2026 Gulf News en 2026-08-03T13:55:25.754+04:00 UAE reminds small businesses to file corporate tax returns even if no tax is due Corporate Tax, Tax News, YourMoney-Taxation, UAE tax https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/how-to-pay-dubai-traffic-fines-in-instalments-1.500629105 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/hvbim3hf/NAT_Dubai_traffic_1753b6325be_original_ratio.jpg Dubai Police allows eligible motorists to split traffic fine payments into instalments over three, six or 12 months Gulf News en 2026-08-03T13:55:16.375+04:00 How to pay Dubai traffic fines in instalments: Eligibility, banks and application process Living-Transport, Transport, Ask Gulf News, traffic fines, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/difc-opens-spv-regime-to-any-applicant-under-updated-rules-1.500629124 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/zgsrhurj/Dubai-International-Financial-Centre-DIFC.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-03T13:54:43.230+04:00 DIFC opens SPV regime to any applicant under updated rules Markets https://gulfnews.com/uae/pakistani-expat-drivers-dh100000-uae-lottery-win-pays-for-surgery-and-sons-wedding-1.500629114 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/a0pg8j1q/The-UAE-Lottery-Abdul-Salam.jpg Abdul Salam Gulf News en 2026-08-03T13:54:02.763+04:00 Pakistani expat driver's Dh100,000 UAE Lottery win pays for surgery and son's wedding UAE, Pakistan, UAE, Pakistan, The UAE Lottery, Pakistani expats https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/back-to-school-rush-sends-uae-india-airfares-soaring-how-travellers-are-cutting-costs-1.500629054 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-20/44cpa4nk/Stock-photo-of-Dubai-Airports-Dec-2025 Passengers disembark at Dubai International Airport Terminal 1 as UAE families return from their summer holidays. Travel agents say strong back-to-school demand, higher fuel costs and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty are keeping airfares from India to the UAE elevated. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T13:50:42.815+04:00 Back-to-school rush sends UAE-India airfares soaring: How travellers are cutting costs Aviation, Travel, India UAE travel, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/alexander-zverev-says-sanctions-wont-stop-top-stars-from-skipping-masters-1.500629106 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/356e0h81/SPO_230501_ZVEREV_1682951374163_187d7b80559_original_ratio.jpg Germany's Alexander Zverev Gulf News en 2026-08-03T13:48:35.871+04:00 Alexander Zverev says sanctions won’t stop top stars from skipping Masters Tennis https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/eu-enforces-mandatory-labelling-of-ai-generated-content-1.500628946 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/llgi1j75/q8u05z3t1ka0v7jpo.jpg Non-compliant firms face heavy fines under Europe’s new AI labelling regime. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T13:35:41.286+04:00 EU enforces mandatory labelling of AI-generated content Retail, Europe, Media, AI, Europe https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/uae-is-setting-the-pace-in-digital-finance-1.500629076 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/clh8aowk/Stock___Digital_banking_181fbae3751_original_ratio.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/y9182nfz/Mohamed-Almarzooqi.png Mohamed Al Marzooqi Gulf News en 2026-08-03T13:33:08.695+04:00 UAE is setting the pace in digital finance Analysis https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/uae-born-fintech-kamelpay-secures-svf-and-rps-licenses-from-the-central-bank-of-the-uae-1.500629089 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/ono04a3s/KPpr-image-updated.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-03T13:32:03.436+04:00 UAE-born fintech KamelPay secures SVF and RPS licenses from the Central Bank of the UAE Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-sends-74-aid-trucks-carrying-1056-tonnes-into-gaza-1.500628940 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/d69ixe6b/nil05z3r1ka0uyupo.jpg Five humanitarian convoys entered Gaza this week under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, delivering food, medical supplies and shelter materials to people in need. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T13:25:10.147+04:00 UAE sends 74 aid trucks carrying 1,056 tonnes into Gaza Government, Mena, Gaza https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/sonu-nigam-says-t-series-and-zee-music-banned-him-after-he-raised-royalty-rights-1.500629047 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/wuidlu1g/Sonu-Nigam-His-Musical-Journey-scaled.webp Sonu Nigam says Two of India's biggest music labels, stopped working with him after he started asking uncomfortable questions about copyright and royalties for singers. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/4pe6ocsh/Sonu-Nigam.webp https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/h8nzk6wv/photo_jpg.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-03T13:23:15.367+04:00 Sonu Nigam claims T-Series and Zee Music 'banned' him after he raised royalty rights Entertainment, Music https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/sharjah-hotel-turns-food-waste-into-water-1.500629080 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/o6jlpmv6/coral-sharjah.jpeg The newly commissioned biodigester processes organic kitchen waste on-site in Sharjah. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T13:18:56.363+04:00 Sharjah hotel turns food waste into water Environment, Environment https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/vozinha-finally-arrives-in-chile-to-raucous-welcome-1.500629039 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/8a79605x/newsml_afp_com_20260803T012701Z_doc_c3tp3k3.jpeg Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha walks upon arrival at the Arturo Benitez international airport in Santiago on August 2, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T12:54:49.998+04:00 Vozinha finally arrives in Chile to raucous welcome Football https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/efg-hermes-ranks-1-in-brokerage-across-five-mena-markets-in-1h-2026-1.500629031 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/d16vr7qk/PHOTO-2026-08-03-11-05-24.jpg Ahmed Waly, Group Head of Brokerage, EFG Hermes https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/9sayy2c2/PHOTO-2026-08-03-11-05-24-1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-03T12:51:31.006+04:00 EFG Hermes ranks #1 in brokerage across five MENA markets in 1H 2026 Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-research-turns-desalination-waste-into-valuable-minerals-for-industry-and-sustainability-1.500629024 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/tlj2a3a1/422f258f-6268-43d0-9a85-2a061496fe07.jpeg Shaikhah Rashed Al Salami – Researcher and PhD Candidate in Chemical Engineering Gulf News en 2026-08-03T12:33:41.522+04:00 UAE research turns desalination waste into valuable minerals for industry and sustainability UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/planning-a-japan-trip-from-the-uae-why-the-yen-suddenly-became-more-expensive-1.500629007 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/11/09/20231109-tokyo_18bb21d7bd4_large.jpg People queue up to pose for photos with the statue of "Hachiko" (L) in front of Shibuya station in central Tokyo. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/8lf2yepo/newsml_afp_com_20260630T021930Z_doc_b8qg3kn.jpeg Electronic boards display the foreign exchange rate of the Japanese yen against the US dollar at a foreign exchange brokerage in Tokyo on June 30, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T12:26:35.437+04:00 Planning a Japan trip from the UAE? Why the yen suddenly became more expensive Tourism, Asia, Americas, Japan https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/akhil-akkinenis-biggest-hit-lenin-starts-streaming-this-week-heres-where-to-watch-1.500628969 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/1b0de1r3/202603283724775.jpg Akhil Akkineni, Bhagyashri Borse-starrer Lenin Gulf News en 2026-08-03T12:25:54.274+04:00 Akhil Akkineni's biggest hit, Lenin, starts streaming this week: Here's where to watch South-Indian https://gulfnews.com/auto/news/next-generation-ev-batteries-whos-building-them-what-they-promise-when-they-hit-the-market-1.500628937 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/03/26/409424220--Read-Only-_18e7b53f271_large.jpg A Seal electric vehicle (EV) made by BYD, the company behind the "blade battery" innovation, on display at the Bangkok International Motor Show in Bangkok, Thailand. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-21/pvukzbgd/newsml_afp_com_20260421T153229Z_doc_a8hx6eb.jpeg A model of CATL Shenxing battery III is displayed during the CATL Tech Day event ahead of the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 21, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-01/59vni5v3/newsml_afp_com_20260701T075202Z_doc_b8vm4zq.jpeg BYD and MG cars, from Chinese automakers, are seen at the Dongfang port branch of Lianyungang Port in Jiangsu province, eastern China on July 1, 2026, ready to be loaded onto ships for export. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-21/nm2fts79/newsml_afp_com_20260421T150020Z_doc_a8hx6en.jpeg People look at a model of CATL’s Qilin Condensed Battery during the CATL Tech Day event event ahead of the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 21, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-30/z22vcv13/newsml_afp_com_20260430T150205Z_doc_a9gq9we.jpeg Visitors check a car battery at the Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) booth during the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 30, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/06/03/20240603-byd_18fdc1cf544_large.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/co0hbrif/Copy_of_toyota_bg_be52e296_a11e_11eb_a7ee_949c574a09ac_1619004400847_178f42ea4d2_original_ratio.jpg Toyota BZ4X: The bZ4X electric SUV.. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/8v6n532v/EV_cutest_from_Asia_17a61fd9660_original_ratio.jpg The Nissan Ariya EV crossover. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T12:02:56.818+04:00 Next-generation EV batteries: Who's building them, what they promise, when they'll hit the market Auto News, Energy, Technology https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-villa-sells-for-dh110m-nearly-doubling-jumeirah-golf-estates-record-1.500628980 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/npty6xft/BXB-Estates-Completes-AED-110-Million-Record-Breaking-Sale-the-Highest-Residential-Transaction-in-Jumeirah-Golf-Estates-History.png Gulf News en 2026-08-03T11:53:06.007+04:00 Dubai villa sells for Dh110m, nearly doubling Jumeirah Golf Estates record Property, Dubai property https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-forms-media-narrative-committee-to-unify-emirates-global-media-narrative-1.500628966 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/pu2d4vu7/Sheikh-Ahmed.avif Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/11/26/mong_19367194a0a_large.jpg Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council Gulf News en 2026-08-03T11:51:17.036+04:00 Dubai forms Media Narrative Committee to unify emirate's global media narrative UAE, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/technology/techie-tonics-ai-and-the-future-of-healthcare-information-systems-cios-explain-whats-next-1.500628970 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/07/19/OPN-AI-HEALTHCARE_1896e7cdbff_large.jpg Digital twins, IoMT and robotics redefine how hospitals predict and prevent illness https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/90ox7g0v/Abdulla_Dep_CIO_American_Hospital.jpg Abdulla Mahmoud, Deputy CIO American Hospital Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/6fm3n0uh/Gaurav_Dixit.jpg Gaurav Dixit, Executive Director, IT Strategy and Governance, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Gulf News en 2026-08-03T11:50:33.903+04:00 Techie Tonics: AI and the future of healthcare information systems, CIOs explain what’s next Technology, AI, technology, Health https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/moroccan-football-mourns-20-year-old-player-who-drowned-trying-to-reach-spain-1.500628961 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/b8qzx9qm/Morocco.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-03T11:35:34.313+04:00 Moroccan Football mourns 20-year-old player who drowned trying to reach Spain Football, football https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-airlines-add-10-international-destinations-plan-14-more-by-early-2027-1.500628947 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/z83mekw2/Stock_Emirates_Airlines_18bb3128652_original_ratio.jpg Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia expand with new routes to Europe, Asia and Africa, reinforcing the UAE’s role as a key global aviation hub by 2027. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T11:34:23.484+04:00 UAE airlines add 10 international destinations, plan 14 more by early 2027 Aviation, UAE https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/braun-series-9-review-a-premium-electric-shaver-that-earns-its-place-for-the-right-buyer-1.500625590 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/bh5a56au/braun9pro-1.png Braun Series 9 Pro electric shaver with replacement head Gulf News en 2026-08-03T11:32:16.892+04:00 Braun Series 9 review: A premium electric shaver that earns its place for the right buyer Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/zohran-mamdanis-nani-who-inspired-his-viral-rap-song-praveen-nair-dies-at-94-1.500628945 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/8ghqwpju/SnapInsta.to762512751184635387551158953777225944629181381n.jpg Praveen Nair, who spent six decades in social work and co-founded one of India's best-known children's charities in her late fifties, has died at the age of 94. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/l9jauu4x/images-9.jpeg Salaam Bombay! by Mira Nair documented the lives of children living on the streets, inspired her mother Praveen Nair’s philanthrophy. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T11:31:16.787+04:00 Zohran Mamdani's 'Nani' who inspired his viral rap song, Praveen Nair, dies at 94 Entertainment, Americas https://gulfnews.com/uae/were-hiring-social-media-creator-1.500585330 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-24/wyy4rfvl/Hiring-Gulf-News-Social-Media-Creator Gulf News en 2026-08-03T11:19:38.760+04:00 We're hiring: Social Media Creator UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/jamshedpur-fc-players-urge-tata-group-to-reconsider-isl-exit-1.500628929 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-01/maot7kab/202605013772665.jpg Jamshedpur FC Gulf News en 2026-08-03T11:10:31.421+04:00 Jamshedpur FC players urge Tata Group to reconsider ISL exit Football, football, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/what-50c-overheating-does-to-your-phone-and-the-15-minute-fix-that-works-in-the-uae-1.500628912 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/uyplha78/image-2026-05-67e65e6b0a65c9f2a9fd106f9c174661-1200x675.jpg.avif Extreme UAE temperatures can overheat smartphones and permanently reduce battery life. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/vh2nm92p/overheat-warning-iphone-fireplace.png.webp https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/lerzakz9/android-auto-causing-phone-overheating-users-pulling-over-immediately-230488-7.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-03T11:08:02.681+04:00 What 50C overheating does to your phone, and the 15-minute fix that works in the UAE UAE, Technology, technology https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/positioned-in-one-of-indias-fastest-growing-industrial-and-transportation-hubs-galgotias-university-surges-in-global-and-national-rankings-1.500628907 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/0dz3z2fs/Picture1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-03T10:50:37.462+04:00 Positioned in one of India’s fastest-growing industrial and transportation hubs, Galgotias University surges in global and national rankings GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dubai-residential-reit-approves-dh573-million-payout-after-profit-surges-15-1.500628903 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-13/qzuev8x4/Sunset.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-03T10:49:55.812+04:00 Dubai Residential REIT approves Dh573 million payout after profit surges 15% Markets, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/is-ariana-grande-retiring-heres-why-shes-stepping-back-after-the-eternal-sunshine-tour-1.500628897 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/09/15/TAB-200915-Ariana-Grande-1600160701647_17491029cd0_large.jpg Ariana Grande https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/03/17/Ariana-Grande-1615967770111_1783f2f5600_large.jpg Ariana Grande https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/hhhpvgd7/3426.jpg.webp Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande in Wicked: For Good. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T10:49:23.109+04:00 Is Ariana Grande retiring? Here's why she's stepping back after the Eternal Sunshine Tour Entertainment, HollyWood, Music, Music https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/9-best-ice-cream-spots-in-dubai-and-abu-dhabi-for-kids-before-school-returns-1.500628833 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/08/28/ice-cream_18a3cc0d1f9_large.jpg Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T10:37:11.371+04:00 9 best ice cream spots in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for kids before school returns Lifestyle, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-one-gun-10-shootings-how-forensic-experts-can-link-a-murder-weapon-to-years-of-crimes-1.500628849 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/e7xau5fg/gunmen-nabbed-behind-caloocal-vloggers-death.jpg Suspects in the murder of Filipina vlogger Alicia "Mima Alicia" Lipata. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/zkxogsua/Screenshot-2026-08-03-at-2.17.09-PM.png Filipina vlogger Alicia Lipata, aka “Mima Alicia”, was shot dead by motorcycle-riding assailants outside her home in Barangay 171, Caloocan City (one of the 16 cities comprising Metro Manila) in the early hours of July 17, 2024. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/zkxogsua/Screenshot-2026-08-03-at-2.17.09-PM.png Filipina vlogger Alicia Lipata, aka “Mima Alicia”, 24, was shot dead by motorcycle-riding assailants outside her home in Barangay 171, Caloocan City (one of the 16 cities comprising Metro Manila) in the early hours of July 17, 2024. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T10:23:23.293+04:00 Philippines: One gun, 10 shootings? How forensic experts can link a murder weapon to years of crimes Philippines https://gulfnews.com/uae/summer-road-safety-why-insurance-matters-as-much-as-a-well-maintained-car-1.500625522 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/ja6731yv/shutterstock2552491405.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/c7act4rf/260724NationGNRoad_SafetyAvinash_Babur.jpg Avinash Babur, CEO of InsuranceMarket.ae Gulf News en 2026-08-03T10:21:15.502+04:00 Summer road safety: Why insurance matters as much as a well-maintained car UAE, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/former-iata-chief-willie-walsh-takes-charge-as-indigo-ceo-as-airline-navigates-tough-phase-1.500628854 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-27/61jl0ijz/Willie_Walsh_18008169a5e_original_ratio.jpg Walsh's move to IndiGo also marks the end of his tenure at the International Air Transport Association (IATA), where he served as Director General before stepping down this year. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T10:03:11.490+04:00 Former IATA chief Willie Walsh takes charge as IndiGo CEO as airline navigates tough phase Aviation, Travel, India UAE travel, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/want-to-start-a-business-in-dubai-more-services-can-now-be-completed-instantly-1.500628839 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/u3rrcnpm/4.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/2iid6dpx/1__Ms__Salwa_Aladidi.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-03T09:51:38.940+04:00 Want to start a business in Dubai? More services can now be completed instantly Markets, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/sport/pm-modi-hails-indias-success-at-commonwealth-games-1.500628847 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/5goah8oo/KKK_1141_JPG.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-03T09:45:23.929+04:00 PM Modi hails India’s success at Commonwealth Games Sport, India, Narendra Modi https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pranit-more-tears-up-during-first-show-after-viral-rs-370-biryani-controversy-will-people-accept-me-1.500628825 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-10/tqij933k/ANI_20251207181214.jpg Pranit More's comedy sketch had ignited India-wide controversy Gulf News en 2026-08-03T09:09:25.702+04:00 Pranit More tears up during first show after viral Rs 370 biryani controversy: ‘Will people accept me?’ Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/five-dead-225-rescued-after-indonesian-ferry-catches-fire-1.500628329 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-21/aj5k5x5v/newsml_afp_com_20250721T010154Z_doc_67bz7nq.jpeg This screen grab taken from video released by Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) and the Indonesian Coast Guard shows the KM Barcelona 5 ferry after a fire broke out while on its way to Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi province. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T09:07:17.326+04:00 Five dead, 225 rescued after Indonesian ferry catches fire Asia https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/dubai-gold-prices-climb-again-after-a-volatile-july-what-buyers-will-pay-today-1.500628815 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/fqqijyuk/DubaiGold Dubai Gold Gulf News en 2026-08-03T08:50:35.702+04:00 Dubai gold prices climb again after a volatile July. What buyers will pay today Retail, YourMoney-Saving-Investment, UAE Gold, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/born-in-korea-they-dont-know-about-us-bts-rms-mic-drop-moment-after-grammys-removes-their-videos-1.500628783 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-23/4xfsydki/newsml_afp_com_20260321T150224Z_doc_a47t4nq.jpeg This handout photo taken on March 21, 2026 and provided by Bright Music and Netflix shows K-pop boy group BTS member RM performing during their comeback concert at the Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T08:48:53.051+04:00 ‘Born in Korea, they don’t know about us’: BTS RM’s Mic Drop moment after Grammys removes their videos Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-flight-status-today-emirates-etihad-and-air-arabia-update-cancellations-and-gulf-route-changes-1.500628803 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-21/uv6p89jx/UK Passengers urged to check UAE flight status as Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia adjust schedules Gulf News en 2026-08-03T08:40:50.417+04:00 UAE flight status today: Emirates, Etihad and Air Arabia update cancellations and Gulf route schedules Aviation, Mena, UAE Travel, Emirates airline, Etihad Airways, Iran, Air Arabia https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/india-to-uae-flights-banned-food-items-medicines-1.500226865 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/02/07/Stock-Travel_1862a79404b_large.jpg Heading to the UAE from India? Know exactly which foods and medications are not allowed before you pack. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T08:28:32.610+04:00 India to UAE flights: Food, medicines and other items you cannot bring in 2026 Living-Ask-Us, UAE Airports, India UAE travel https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/if-its-rajinikanths-film-people-wont-even-notice-me-why-vijay-sethupathi-chose-jailer-2-cameo-1.500628768 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-27/6p8midpg/202505273414360.jpg Vijay Sethupathi has revealed that he has stepped away from doing guest appearances in films, but made a rare exception for Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T08:05:00.000+04:00 ‘If it’s Rajinikanth’s film, people won’t even notice me’: Why Vijay Sethupathi chose Jailer 2 cameo Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/protecting-future-cash-flows-during-uncertainty-why-trade-credit-insurance-matters-1.500626414 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/0qu5sqic/shutterstock2233888693.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/zgmvzmsj/Hammad.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-03T08:00:00.000+04:00 Protecting future cash flows during uncertainty: why trade credit insurance matters Business, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/american-hospital-dubai-performs-life-saving-rare-surgery-on-premature-baby-1.500626547 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/wby099rl/A7408344.jpg Consultant Paediatric Surgeon Dr Ahmad Alsweed, Consultant Neonatologists Dr Sridhar M. Ramaiah and Dr Osama Hamud, and the American Hospital Dubai team with the patient and his family Gulf News en 2026-08-03T08:00:00.000+04:00 American Hospital Dubai performs life-saving, rare surgery on premature baby Health, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-conflict-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-august-3-1.500628764 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-23/r3owqeul/2003.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-03T07:53:34.663+04:00 US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (August 3) Mena, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/heavy-rain-continues-in-kerala-schools-shut-as-imd-warns-of-flash-floods-landslides-1.500628770 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/bssooxfv/cd6b027270d702a652b1e36b7f5109b3.jpg Heavy rain lashes Kerala; schools shut in nine districts as IMD puts state on Yellow alert Gulf News en 2026-08-03T07:53:32.716+04:00 Heavy rain continues in Kerala: Schools shut as IMD warns of flash floods, landslides India, kerala, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/your-liver-can-be-80-per-cent-damaged-and-still-feel-fine-uae-doctors-explain-the-silent-disease-1.500628762 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/07/11/stomach-pain_190a2b1c0e4_large.jpg Your liver does not have pain receptors. It also keeps working when most of it has stopped being healthy tissue. Put those two facts together and you get a disease that can run for two or three decades without producing a single thing you would notice. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/pl05zhss/WhatsApp_Image_2026_07_17_at_9_02_50_AM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/t8dxvglu/Dr__Olithselvan_JPG.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/zwbl5bpr/WhatsApp_Image_2026_07_28_at_10_44_57_AM.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-03T07:50:35.328+04:00 Your liver can be 80 per cent damaged and still feel fine: UAE doctors explain the silent disease Health, Lifestyle, Health https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/spider-man-brand-new-day-box-office-swings-towards-1-billion-worldwide-tom-holland-still-has-the-midas-touch-1.500628752 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/kbx2l831/45.jpg Tom Holland in a scene from "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." Gulf News en 2026-08-03T07:33:54.257+04:00 Spider-Man Brand New Day box office swings towards $1 billion worldwide — Tom Holland still has the Midas touch Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-says-he-prefers-deal-with-iran-not-looking-to-kill-people-1.500628742 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/4acop7ez/trump-pez-2.jpg A combo photo shows US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T07:18:15.113+04:00 Trump says he prefers deal with Iran: 'Not looking to kill people’ Americas, Mena https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/the-devils-mouth-review-forget-the-sharks-toxic-friendships-bite-hardest-in-prime-videos-messy-thriller-1.500628492 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/6t06285z/devilsmouth.webp The poster of The Devil's Mouth Gulf News en 2026-08-03T07:00:00.000+04:00 The Devil's Mouth review: Forget the sharks, toxic friendships bite hardest in Prime Video's messy thriller Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-conflict-trump-pauses-strikes-as-iran-demands-us-honour-deal-1.500628086 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/0wyllh19/preview.jpg US holds fire on Iran after talks on Strait of Hormuz and nuclear curbs https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/yvyo9ah8/44.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-23/bo62172y/newsml_afp_com_20260723T082535Z_doc_c2xf2l3.jpeg US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press Gulf News en 2026-08-03T06:48:53.296+04:00 US-Iran conflict: Trump pauses strikes as Iran demands US honour deal Mena, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/gulf-medical-universitys-college-of-dentistry-sets-new-clinical-benchmark-1.500625832 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/07y2cun1/Gulf-Medical-University1.gif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/o05gemzn/Gulf-Medical-University2.gif Gulf News en 2026-08-03T06:30:00.000+04:00 Gulf Medical University’s College of Dentistry sets new clinical benchmark Company News https://gulfnews.com/technology/perseids-2026-in-the-uae-how-to-actually-catch-a-meteor-on-an-iphone-or-android-phone-1.500628394 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/08/03/Perseids-teaser-1691067449313_189bb797fef_large.jpg Turn your smartphone into a meteor camera for the UAE’s best Perseids since 2018 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/07/07/gimbal_18931b309f3_large.jpg Or you can also get yourself a gimbal https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/uzg0b5lj/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-02-at-4.30.30-PM.jpeg Night Mode 2 in iPhone 16 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/jj56a3ux/1.jpg.avif Samsung's Pro mode settings for MF https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/vih2k951/slowshuttercam.jpg Preview of Slow Shutter Cam Gulf News en 2026-08-03T06:20:00.000+04:00 Perseids 2026 in the UAE: How to actually catch a meteor on an iPhone or Android phone Technology, Lifestyle, UAE, UAE, iPhone, Samsung https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/oil-plunges-nearly-5-as-trump-calls-off-iran-attack-brent-sinks-below-84-1.500628730 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/10/14/Storage-tanks-for-crude-oil--gasoline--diesel--and-other-refined-petroleum-products_183d434aa39_large.jpg File photo: Storage tanks for crude oil, gasoline, diesel, and other refined petroleum products. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T06:03:26.467+04:00 Oil plunges nearly 5% as Trump calls off Iran attack; Brent sinks below $84 Energy https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-forecast-temperatures-to-reach-50c-as-afternoon-rain-chances-persist-this-week-1.500628728 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/w03v32r0/Rain Convective clouds may bring scattered rain as inland temperatures near 50°C Gulf News en 2026-08-03T05:59:25.084+04:00 UAE weather forecast: Temperatures to reach 50°C as afternoon rain chances persist this week Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/brazils-lula-launches-reelection-bid-as-concerns-rise-over-foreign-interference-1.500628572 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/b2w8a405/preview.jpg Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a visit to the Andaraí Hospital, in Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado) Gulf News en 2026-08-03T05:56:50.514+04:00 Brazil's Lula launches reelection bid as concerns rise over foreign interference Brazil Lula Flavio Bolsonaro foreign interference election https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/magnitude-53-earthquake-strikes-near-egypts-suez-1.500628715 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/12/27/Eastern-Turkey-shook-by-5.3-magnitude-earthquake_176a38d51f5_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-03T05:49:25.775+04:00 Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes near Egypt's Suez Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/is-your-power-bank-safe-for-a-flight-uae-experts-reveal-lithium-battery-risks-and-warning-signs-1.500628532 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/y5d26zlp/Power-bank-at-airport When a lithium battery malfunctions, one of the first risks is the release of highly toxic gases. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/9hxnsm83/Mukul_1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/azu4cs17/AshishPanjabiCOOJackys200x190.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/m2k4j7dp/MedyNavani.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-03T05:30:00.000+04:00 Flying with a power bank? UAE experts reveal the battery risks travellers miss UAE, Lifestyle, Travel https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/israeli-strikes-kill-13-in-gaza-1.500628088 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-17/fb70gsrc/Gaza Palestinian children play next to tents in a makeshift camp for displaced people set up on the beach in Gaza City. Despite an October 10 ceasefire, Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as both the Israeli military and Hamas accuse one another of breaching the truce. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T04:30:15.987+04:00 Israeli strikes kill 13 in Gaza Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/revealed-when-dubais-shared-housing-law-with-fines-of-up-to-dh1-million-takes-effect-1.500628576 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2017/1/1/1_16a07ff2d6d.1954733_3093145496_16a07ff2d6d_large.jpg Photo of residential buildings in Dubai used for illustrative purposes. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/2gaxwhlp/Dubai_Rent_4.jpg Wondering if you're overpaying rent in Dubai? Use the Rental Index Calculator tool to compare your rent with market rates in your area. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T04:30:00.000+04:00 Revealed: When Dubai's shared housing law with fines of up to Dh1 million takes effect UAE, Living-UAE, UAE, Dubai, Dubai Municipality, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/explosion-reported-near-tanker-off-oman-coast-crew-safe-ukmto-1.500628711 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/fxhjnq0u/Screenshot-2026-08-03-at-9.21.04-AM.png The UKMTO reported an explosion in close proximity to a tanker off the coast of Oman on Sunday, even as Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated that negotiations between Tehran and Muscat regarding the management of the strategic Strait of Hormuz are "nearing completion". Gulf News en 2026-08-03T04:06:00.898+04:00 Explosion reported 'near' tanker off Oman coast, crew safe: UKMTO Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/35-ships-forced-to-turn-back-as-us-blockade-chokes-iranian-ports-1.500628706 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-03/qdqbokn3/newsml_afp_com_20260303T135012Z_doc_99qr77c.jpeg This US Navy handout photo released by US Central Command public affairs shows an F-35C Lightning II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, chained down on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Photo taken on March 2, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T03:59:51.771+04:00 35 ships forced to turn back as US blockade chokes Iranian ports Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/sudan-army-drone-attack-on-darfur-court-kills-35-1.500628671 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/01/18/Darfur_177162018f4_large.jpg File photo: A convoy of Sudanese security forces in Al Geneina, the capital of the West Darfur state. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T03:09:20.597+04:00 Sudan army drone attack on Darfur court kills 35 Africa https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-says-new-iran-talks-to-begin-monday-after-calling-off-strikes-1.500628680 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-30/63cjy6rl/202603303726413.jpg "Now what we're doing is we're talking to them in the form of a negotiation. It begins tomorrow afternoon," US President Donald Trump said, without providing further details of the venue of the talks or the participants. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/pkj3i81k/202607313885361.jpg CENTCOM says US forces redirected 24 vessels, boarded two as Iran blockade tightens Gulf News en 2026-08-03T02:56:36.535+04:00 Trump says new Iran talks to begin Monday after calling off strikes Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-frequently-announces-hes-halting-strikes-in-iran-but-they-keep-happening-1.500628661 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/7oys8bsj/preview.jpg FILE - President Donald Trump holds up an image taken from his Truth Social account at an event about coal, Thursday, June 4, 2026, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson,File) Gulf News en 2026-08-03T02:51:39.023+04:00 Trump frequently announces he's halting strikes in Iran. But they keep happening Trump Iran war US canceled strikes https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-has-plan-ready-for-responding-to-potential-attacks-on-infrastructure-report-1.500627573 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-01/p0uwkevn/20260407555.JPG Iran has plan ready for responding to potential attacks on infrastructure: Report (File image) Gulf News en 2026-08-03T02:14:56.346+04:00 Iran has plan ready for responding to potential attacks on infrastructure: Report Mena, ians https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/irans-pezeshkian-us-peace-memorandum-remains-cornerstone-of-foreign-policy-urges-enforcement-1.500628672 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/2xfswghz/newsml_afp_com_20260618T150949Z_doc_b7jk8y2.jpeg This handout picture released by the Iranian Presidency shows Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian holds a memorandum of understanding document showing his signature and that of US president Donald Trump, in Tehran on June 18, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-03T01:30:30.801+04:00 Iran’s Pezeshkian: US peace memorandum remains cornerstone of foreign policy, urges enforcement Mena https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/auqib-nabi-to-replace-injured-jasprit-bumrah-for-sri-lanka-series-1.500628660 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-20/t3uvx7qb/ChatGPT-Image-May-20-2026-113836-PM.png Auqib Nabi Gulf News en 2026-08-03T00:04:02.405+04:00 Auqib Nabi replaces injured Jasprit Bumrah for Sri Lanka series Cricket, cricket, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uaes-operation-gallant-knight-3-marks-1000-days-of-gaza-humanitarian-aid-1.500628625 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/4yxrhp9b/ocb05y2h1ka1qn3po.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-02T23:38:54.102+04:00 UAE’s Operation Gallant Knight 3 marks 1,000 days of Gaza humanitarian aid Government, Gaza https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/moroccans-search-for-loved-ones-after-deadly-ceuta-migrant-crossing-1.500628633 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/z2vrlot2/48.jpg Migrants who crossed into Spain are escorted by Spanish soldiers toward the Spanish-Moroccan border for their return to Morocco from the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Gulf News en 2026-08-02T23:08:51.246+04:00 Moroccans search for loved ones after deadly Ceuta migrant crossing Europe https://gulfnews.com/sport/golf-in-uae/japans-kuwaki-wins-womens-british-open-to-clinch-first-major-title-1.500628639 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/suhgi8ux/47.jpg Japan's Shiho Kuwaki celebrates winning on the 18th green after a second playoff round on the final day of the 2026 Women's British Open Golf Championships at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club, north-west England Gulf News en 2026-08-02T23:04:05.934+04:00 Japan's Kuwaki wins women's British Open to clinch first major title Golf-in-UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/tourists-slowly-return-to-french-bay-opposite-huge-wildfire-1.500628612 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/njw1niqi/46.jpg A firefighter uses a metal drip torch to ignite controlled fires in a forest in Le Porge, north of the Arcachon Basin. Gulf News en 2026-08-02T22:53:00.547+04:00 Tourists slowly return to French bay opposite huge wildfire Europe, France https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/two-killed-as-firefighting-helicopters-collide-near-athens-1.500628460 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/5kfgvc7i/40.jpg A firefighting helicopter drops water over a smoke-filled forest during a wildfire near Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece. Gulf News en 2026-08-02T22:09:23.252+04:00 Firefighting helicopters collide battling Greece wildfires: 2 killed, pilot survives Europe https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/hollywood/spider-man-soars-to-huge-355-million-opening-in-north-america-1.500628611 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/kbx2l831/45.jpg Tom Holland in a scene from "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." Gulf News en 2026-08-02T22:06:41.964+04:00 'Spider-Man' soars to huge $355 million opening in North America HollyWood https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-says-close-to-hormuz-deal-with-oman-after-us-suspends-attack-plan-2-1.500628592 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/uygte2y2/gulfnews2026-01-28lywsxm9gIranian-Foreign-Minister-Abbas-Araghchi.avif Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Gulf News en 2026-08-02T21:41:14.653+04:00 Iran says close to Hormuz deal with Oman, after US suspends attack plan Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-digitises-educational-document-attestation-with-two-hour-processing-time-1.500628562 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/tedu5vou/gulfnewsimport20230809Foreign-university-degrees-189da7c8f64large.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-02T21:35:47.348+04:00 UAE digitises educational document attestation with two-hour processing time Education, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trumps-on-again-off-again-war-against-iran-in-his-own-words-1.500628574 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/l3d32y39/43.jpg US President Donald Trump Gulf News en 2026-08-02T20:52:40.103+04:00 Trump's on-again-off-again war against Iran: in his own words Americas, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/seven-killed-in-suicide-attack-during-protest-in-northern-pakistan-1.500628521 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/w1srg8bw/41.jpg A suicide bomber attacked a busy area near a police station during a protest in northern Pakistan's Swat district, killing 14 people and wounding 22, police said on Sunday. Gulf News en 2026-08-02T20:22:04.646+04:00 Suicide attack kills 14 during protest in northern Pakistan: police Pakistan, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/new-balance-550-review-the-retro-sneaker-still-earns-its-place-1.500623750 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/2ykdsjhi/newbalance550-1.png New Balance 550 shoes in a stylish lifestyle setting Gulf News en 2026-08-02T20:00:00.000+04:00 New Balance 550 review: The retro sneaker still earns its place Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/israel-says-it-has-serious-concerns-with-hamas-disarmament-deal-1.500628529 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/glmxipez/newsml_afp_com_20260802T085328Z_doc_c3rt6fv.jpeg Palestinian residential salvage what they can from an apartment targeted in overnight Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City on August 2, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-02T19:15:35.575+04:00 Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal Mena, Israel, Gaza https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/greek-police-arrest-suspect-over-british-womans-body-found-in-suitcase-1.500628516 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/hh8tyj51/gulfnewsimport20210615STOCK-jailed-prison-handcuff-crime17a0f18e795large.avif Greek police on Sunday said they had arrested a suspect in their investigation into the death of a British woman whose body was found in a suitcase in Athens this month. Gulf News en 2026-08-02T19:02:00.167+04:00 Greek police arrest suspect over British woman's body found in suitcase Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-arrests-1253-in-security-sweep-finds-36-children-born-out-of-wedlock-1.500628456 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/3tg5nqq9/Kuwait Gulf News en 2026-08-02T18:46:27.928+04:00 Kuwait arrests 1,253 in security sweep, finds 36 children born out of wedlock Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/dubai-unveils-al-freej-gardener-service-to-connect-residents-with-licensed-gardeners-1.500628496 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/ctp5orc9/G1.jpg The 'Al Freej Gardener' initiative will make it easier for residents to book trusted gardening professionals through the Careem app. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/p6ulzvrw/G2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-02T18:19:22.330+04:00 Dubai unveils 'Al Freej Gardener' service to connect residents with licensed gardeners Environment, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/the-songs-that-defined-americas-patriotism-across-generations-1.500628405 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/rogi2ruc/preview.jpg A crowd sings, "God Bless America," as they wait to watch the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, June 12, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/gi8bamp7/Yankee-2.jpg A young flute player in colonial costume plays ‘Yankee Doodle’ for crowds gathering to visit the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, on July 3, 1976. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/kv6mn13a/Yankee.jpg A young flute player in colonial costume plays ‘Yankee Doodle’ for crowds gathering to visit the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, on July 3, 1976. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/ax8306ot/Jay-Z.jpg Jay Z performs at the ‘Made in America’ music festival in Philadelphia, on September 1, 2012. Gulf News en 2026-08-02T17:36:00.015+04:00 The songs that defined America's patriotism across generations Patriotic songs protest God country music https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/uk-pm-andy-burnham-signals-support-for-written-constitution-1.500628288 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/edv6kt1q/newsml_afp_com_20260731T115614Z_doc_c3nq2wx.jpeg British Prime Minister Andy Burnham Gulf News en 2026-08-02T17:11:25.056+04:00 UK PM Andy Burnham signals support for written constitution Europe, UK