https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/middle-east-war-trump-leaves-iran-attack-on-the-table-tehran-vows-changes-to-hormuz-strait-houthis-claim-saudi-strikes-1.500723497 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-26/bqh4ndu6/Iran.jpg People walk at Tajrish traditional bazaar in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, October 22, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-26/47wgg10x/riyadh.jpg Buildings line King Fahd Road in the Olaya district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/swsuvm4y/ANI_20261025083604.jpg Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (Photo/X/@mfa_russia) Gulf News en 2026-10-26T09:25:44.952+04:00 Middle East war: Trump leaves Iran attack on the table; Tehran vows changes to Hormuz Strait; Houthis claim Saudi strikes Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/milano-by-danube-achieves-250-surge-in-global-sales-eyes-25-million-quarterly-target-1.500723616 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-26/96m6uuor/Milano.png Gulf News en 2026-10-26T09:18:38.249+04:00 Milano by Danube achieves 250% surge in global sales, eyes $25 million quarterly target Company News, Company News https://gulfnews.com/technology/iphone-duo-2-tests-under-display-face-id-as-crackgate-and-other-complaints-pile-up-1.500723597 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-23/91ig11rr/newsml_afp_com_20261023T131702Z_doc_d48e4r7.jpeg A customer holds the new iPhone Duo on launch day at the Apple Fifth Avenue store in New York on October 23, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-10-26T09:16:40.227+04:00 iPhone Duo 2 prototypes test Face ID as Crackgate and other complaints pile up Technology https://gulfnews.com/sport/csk-fan-cycles-1700-km-from-odisha-to-pune-and-meets-ruturaj-gaikwad-1.500723606 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-26/3oeg3fk1/Ruturaj-Gaikwad-with-fan Ruturaj Gaikwad with fan Gulf News en 2026-10-26T09:15:21.695+04:00 CSK fan cycles 1,700 km from Odisha to Pune and meets Ruturaj Gaikwad CSK fan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Odisha to Pune, Amit Kumar, CSK supporter, cycling journey, cricket fan, Instagram video, signed tennis ball, social media, Kannada star Yash, Suresh Raina, Hardik Pandya fan, cricket heroes, fan dedication https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/uae-camping-guide-best-places-rules-permits-and-essentials-1.500723387 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-23/tlf6v0zr/Devika-Jayakumar.jpg A serene view of the Hajar Mountains from Shees Park in Khorfakkan, captured by Devika Jayakumar. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/oiufhyp9/Winter_camps_in_UAE. Winter camps in UAE https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/wy0o8hku/stock_camping_in_UAE_18c5e7c7df9_original_ratio.jpg Choose stable ground, preferably at an established campsite, and avoid dry riverbeds, valleys and flood-prone areas. Check weather conditions, wind exposure and evacuation routes, and keep access roads clear. Gulf News en 2026-10-26T09:00:00.000+04:00 UAE camping guide: Best places, rules, permits and essentials Living-UAE, UAE, Lifestyle, Environment, UAE weather, UAE landscapes https://gulfnews.com/your-money/saving-investment/remit-now-what-expats-get-for-every-dirham-they-send-1.500301712 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/uddmu5ev/Indian_rupee_falls_47_paise_to_69_16a45061b96_82_against_US_dollar_in_early_trade_resources1_16a4506.jpg Rupee opens marginally higher at 94.93/$ amid volatility Gulf News en 2026-10-26T08:45:14.699+04:00 Remit now: Expats’ dirham buys more, or less, back home? YourMoney-Saving-Investment, Pakistan, Philippines, India, Markets, Pakistan, Indian Rupee, india, Philippines, Philippine peso, UAE remittance https://gulfnews.com/sport/sachin-tendulkar-recalls-heartwarming-request-to-his-mother-in-new-viral-video-1.500723573 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-26/ensoinr0/Sachin-Tendulkar-and-mother Sachin Tendulkar and mother Gulf News en 2026-10-26T08:38:13.394+04:00 Sachin Tendulkar recalls heartwarming request to his mother in new viral video Sachin Tendulkar, viral video, mother's cooking, home-cooked meals, Aai, varan bhaat, batata bhaji, prawn fry, family recipe, Rajni Tendulkar, ghee, Instagram video, cricket legend, international tours, comfort food https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/eric-bauza-emmy-winning-voice-of-bugs-bunny-and-daffy-duck-dies-at-46-1.500723580 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-10/hw19kdxv/newsml_afp_com_20221211T000000Z_PH_GTY_1448428734.jpeg Eric Bauza, winner of the Outstanding Voice Performance in an Animated Program award for "Looney Tunes Cartoons," in the press room during the 2022 Children's & Family Emmys at Wilshire Ebell Theatre on December 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Gulf News en 2026-10-26T08:37:12.062+04:00 Eric Bauza, Emmy-winning voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies at 46 Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bts-jin-calls-out-ai-photo-of-him-with-messi-at-argentina-concert-such-a-scary-thing-1.500723561 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-26/vj54qiaf/FotoJet-1.jpg The image carried added weight for longtime ARMY. The original photo used in the edit was one Jin had shared during his military service. Gulf News en 2026-10-26T08:26:06.592+04:00 BTS’ Jin calls out AI photo of him with Messi at Argentina concert: ‘Such a scary thing’ Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/unfortunate-ishan-kishan-injury-update-gives-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-another-chance-1.500723562 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-26/bpl75e6e/20261003356F.jpg ‘Makes him think’: Morne Morkel reveals how India are nurturing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the five-match T20I series against West Indies in Lucknow on Tuesday. Photo credit: IANS Gulf News en 2026-10-26T08:19:12.060+04:00 Unfortunate Ishan Kishan injury update gives Vaibhav Sooryavanshi another chance Ishan Kishan, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India vs New Zealand, T20I series, BCCI update, injury update, match fitness, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Kumar Kushagra, Rajasthan Royals, Christchurch win, Wellington T20I, five-match series, Tilak Varma fifty https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/shin-min-ah-bashfully-reveals-married-life-with-kim-woo-bin-he-always-tells-me-im-beautiful-1.500723546 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-26/l0vanijf/shinminah3.jpg Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-ah got married in December, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-10-26T08:06:45.691+04:00 Shin Min-ah bashfully reveals married life with Kim Woo-bin: ‘He always tells me I’m beautiful’ Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/nmc-royal-hospital-sharjah-introduces-advanced-treatment-option-for-parkinsons-disease-1.500720030 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-22/34jpb1nz/Image.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-22/e5rz4150/Dr.-Ahmed-Ebied-Consultant-Neurologist-at-NMC-Royal-Hospital-Sharjah.jpg Gulf News en 2026-10-26T08:00:00.000+04:00 NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah introduces advanced treatment option for Parkinson’s disease Health, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/sport/yusuf-pathans-gift-from-rs-200-million-property-gets-approved-despite-congress-protests-1.500723541 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-26/khm328ms/202604213757911.jpg Yusuf Pathan’s father-in-law among three held in Mumbai assault case after road dispute Gulf News en 2026-10-26T07:59:49.231+04:00 Yusuf Pathan's "gift" from Rs 200 million property gets approved despite Congress protests Yusuf Pathan, Vadodara land, property dispute, Congress protests, BJP administration, Tandalja plot, municipal approval, encroachment case, gifted property, National Democratic Alliance, Gujarat government, World Cup winner, Trinamool Congress, land valuation, general body approval https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/virat-kohli-and-anushka-sharma-sing-along-at-krishna-das-mumbai-concert-videos-go-viral-1.500723535 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/2rmpnrgr/Virat_Kohli_and_Anushka_Sharma__1759c9e837a_original_ratio.JPG Virat Kohli with Anushka Sharma. Gulf News en 2026-10-26T07:46:37.091+04:00 Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma sing along at Krishna Das Mumbai concert, videos go viral Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/crude-oils-weird-monday-brent-wti-slip-as-attacks-rattle-markets-murban-jumps-3-to-118-1.500723522 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-24/350egiq9/oil-barrels.png Based on market data at about 10:50 am Monday (Oct. 26) in Beijing, WTI crude traded at $101.1 per barrel, down 2.08% (-$2.15), while Brent crude slipped $2.15 (1-.84%) to $114.6, as per OilPrice.com. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-26/35j8788i/Screenshot-2026-10-26-at-10.50.08-AM.png Gulf News en 2026-10-26T07:40:15.056+04:00 Crude oil's weird Monday: Brent, WTI slip as attacks rattle markets, Murban jumps 3% to $118 Energy https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/avengers-doomsday-trailer-everything-we-know-so-far-and-why-three-captain-americas-is-two-too-many-1.500723525 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-26/ib3xlwqs/cap.webp Gulf News en 2026-10-26T07:35:03.807+04:00 Avengers Doomsday trailer: Everything we know so far (and why three Captain Americas is two too many) Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-to-raise-electricity-water-and-sewage-tariffs-from-january-2027-1.500723516 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-23/h4wh8zf2/G1gNMG6WIAAF9hf.jpg Gulf News en 2026-10-26T07:19:12.981+04:00 Saudi Arabia to raise electricity, water and sewage tariffs from January 2027 Saudi https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-braces-for-heavy-rain-thunderstorms-and-flash-floods-until-friday-1.500723510 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-26/9j78lxs9/Saudi-weather.webp Residents are advised to exercise caution as thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and possible flash floods are forecast across most parts of the Kingdom until Friday. Gulf News en 2026-10-26T07:02:38.704+04:00 Saudi Arabia braces for heavy rain, thunderstorms and flash floods until Friday Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/sharjah-launches-three-new-bus-routes-connecting-key-areas-to-etihad-rail-station-1.500723344 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-26/of9p2v25/Three-new-public-bus-routes-to-Al-Dghaid-Etihad-Rail-Station.jpg Sharjah's Road and Transport Authority launched three new bus routes linking Al Madam, Al Sajaa and Sharjah to Al Dhaid Etihad Rail Station Gulf News en 2026-10-26T07:02:07.069+04:00 Sharjah launches three new bus routes connecting key areas to Etihad Rail station Transport, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-alert-rain-forecast-for-five-days-as-winds-reach-50kmh-1.500723506 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-31/bmt5svna/RaininDubai7.jpeg Rain is possible in parts of the country throughout the week, with stronger winds, blowing dust and a chance of early-morning fog adding to the changing conditions. Gulf News en 2026-10-26T07:01:03.501+04:00 UAE weather alert: Rain forecast for five days as winds reach 50km/h Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/photos/news/emirates-palace-at-21-the-hotel-that-put-abu-dhabi-on-the-world-map-1.500722868 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-02/giplr6pw/EMIRATES-PALACE.jpg When it first opened its doors in 2005, the Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi instantly redefined luxury in the Middle East. Commissioned by the UAE government and initially managed by Kempinski Hotels, the landmark was conceived not merely as a resort, but as a symbol of the nation’s prosperity and cultural pride. Built at a reported cost of $3 billion, it has since become one of the world’s most iconic hotels. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-02/egps252u/2004.jpg Construction of the Emirates Palace underway in June 2004, months before its 2005 opening. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-02/x13dn90k/2005.jpg Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi nears completion in October 2005, ahead of its grand opening. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-02/n3fdoiuq/3A0485FA_5E22_4CEA_BAB6_6DF3AECB0A54.jpg In 2005, Abu Dhabi unveiled the Emirates Palace Hotel, a new global icon of luxury. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-02/b7vk3kmc/2007.jpg The scale of the Emirates Palace is staggering. The property features 394 rooms, including 92 suites and 22 residential suites reserved for heads of state. Designed with traditional Arabian architecture in mind, the interiors gleam with 26,247 metres of 22-carat gold leaf, polished marble, and ornate chandeliers. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-02/tlbdihs2/shutterstock2471424317.jpg The hotel houses 7,000 doors, 128 kitchens, a private marina, and four helipads, showcasing its grandeur and functionality. Outdoors, lush gardens planted with 8,000 trees attract more than 150 bird species, while date palms on the grounds yield 20 tonnes of dates annually. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-02/fegdeoin/shutterstock2473580625.jpg Emirates Palace sprawls across 1,000,000 sq m, framed by Abu Dhabi’s modern skyline. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-02/q34gfhes/2010-GCC.jpg Over the years, the Emirates Palace has hosted world leaders, GCC Summits, international conferences, film festivals, and global concerts, solidifying its reputation as both a cultural and political landmark. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-02/5xpjkok5/shutterstock2614393821.jpg Beyond its architecture and scale, the palace gained fame for its signature offerings, including edible gold-dusted dishes, decadent afternoon teas, and unparalleled Arabian hospitality. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-02/52lgjets/shutterstock2652539281.jpg In 2020, management transitioned to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, ushering in a new era that blends tradition with contemporary luxury. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-02/1rbox83e/shutterstock2401792571.jpg The Arabic-style gate of Emirates Palace Hotel illuminated at night in Abu Dhabi, UAE. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-02/e7d4bkmd/shutterstock2463411027.jpg Today, Emirates Palace is one of the most photographed landmarks in the UAE. Whether shimmering under festive lights or standing as a serene backdrop to Abu Dhabi’s Corniche, it continues to represent the city’s ambition, elegance, and global appeal. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-02/ieyxtu3g/2012.jpg As it celebrates 21 years, the hotel remains not just a palace fit for royalty, but a landmark that has introduced Abu Dhabi to the world. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-02/7imjoubn/Emirates-Palace Gulf News en 2026-10-26T06:46:00.000+04:00 Emirates Palace at 21: The hotel that put Abu Dhabi on the world map news-photos, UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/middle-east-war-drone-missile-intercepted-over-riyadh-as-king-khalid-airport-resumes-operations-1.500722685 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/0bjx4t7w/cooper-soh.jpeg US CENTCOM chief visits Strait of Hormuz, highlighting efforts to secure key shipping lanes as Middle East turmoil continues. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/8nc31zgq/newsml_afp_com_20261025T161758Z_doc_d4dh2ua.jpeg US President Donald Trump speaks to the press before walking to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on October 25, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/rswi7zgr/HVewQ6rXsAAgqrJ.jpg Saudi citizen, Asian resident hurt by missile debris; homes, vehicles damaged https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/2twsgqlw/HVewQ6nXIAAvbkh-1.jpg Saudi citizen, Asian resident hurt by missile debris; homes, vehicles damaged https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/k4a8cqeq/HVeZqu-XAAAf3wl.jpg US CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/swsuvm4y/ANI_20261025083604.jpg Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (Photo/X/@mfa_russia) Gulf News en 2026-10-26T06:43:47.657+04:00 Middle East war: Trump rules out Iran strike; 2 injured in Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia Mena, Saudi, Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia, Israel, US-Israel-Iran war, houthis https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/371-detained-110-of-them-teens-italy-locks-down-its-cities-as-cost-of-living-rage-spills-into-the-streets-1.500722562 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-17/3mpf71v6/newsml_afp_com_20261017T173512Z_doc_d3lf2e9.jpeg A barricade of cardboards and trash is set on fire as demonstrators clash with Police during an anti-government protest organized by the Italia in Piazza movement, at Piazza Duomo in Milan, on October 17, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-17/3mpf71v6/newsml_afp_com_20261017T173512Z_doc_d3lf2e9.jpeg A barricade of cardboards and trash is set on fire as demonstrators clash with Police during an anti-government protest organized by the Italia in Piazza movement, at Piazza Duomo in Milan, on October 17, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-10-26T06:38:33.246+04:00 371 detained, 110 of them teens: Italy locks down its cities as cost-of-living rage spills into the streets Europe https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/rajinikanths-jailer-2-crosses-rs-71-billion-worldwide-could-its-ending-set-up-jailer-3-1.500723427 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-11/r6tkq9mb/MAIN-11.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/paoixeop/Jailer Rajinikanth, Vidya Balan and Vijay Sethupathi feature in discussions surrounding a possible third instalment of ‘Jailer’, following the worldwide box-office success of ‘Jailer 2’. Gulf News en 2026-10-26T06:23:00.000+04:00 Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ crosses Rs 7.1 billion worldwide: Could its ending set up ‘Jailer 3’? Entertainment, South-Indian https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/shadab-khan-dedicates-record-century-and-pakistans-historic-win-over-england-to-mother-and-wife-1.500723406 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/c0bt4tbz/newsml_afp_com_20261025T160744Z_doc_d4dg7rq.jpeg Pakistan's Shadab Khan (2L) and Haris Rauf (L) celebrate after their team's victory in the one-day international (ODI) tri-series cricket match against England at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on October 25, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/c0bt4tbz/newsml_afp_com_20261025T160744Z_doc_d4dg7rq.jpeg Pakistan's Shadab Khan (2L) and Haris Rauf (L) celebrate after their team's victory in the one-day international (ODI) tri-series cricket match against England at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on October 25, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-10-26T06:10:00.000+04:00 Shadab Khan dedicates record century and Pakistan's historic win over England to mother and wife Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/saudi-flight-disruption-over-7800-flights-cancelled-no-fly-since-october-8-1.500723390 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-14/t8su0moq/King-Khalid-International-Airport-in-Saudi-Arabia More than 7,800 flights departing Saudi Arabia were cancelled or recorded as no-fly between October 8 and 25, with Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport among the worst affected, according to Cirium. Gulf News en 2026-10-26T06:00:00.000+04:00 Saudi flight disruption: Over 7,800 flights cancelled no-fly since October 8 Aviation, Saudi, UAE Travel, Saudi Arabia, US-Israel-Iran war, houthis https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/uae-notice-period-rules-resignation-probation-1.500723395 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/fjubqtxw/Untitled-Design-94.jpg Planning to resign or change jobs? Here's how notice periods work, when you can leave early and what happens if you don't serve notice. Gulf News en 2026-10-26T06:00:00.000+04:00 UAE notice period rules: 30, 60 or 90 days? What workers must know Living-Ask-Us, Ask Gulf News, UAE, UAE Labour Law https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/what-makes-premium-meat-worth-the-money-uae-experts-decode-labels-health-and-flavour-1.500723044 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/zkqahvj7/pexels-vui-nguyen-745287463-18563182.jpg Look for intact packaging and properly chilled displays, but remember that fresh-looking meat is not necessarily safe. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/2xv7venz/Carnistore0015.jpg Dan Wanies, Co-Founder at CarniStore: British breeds such as Angus and Hereford, including crosses between them, are commonly used for beef and are valued for their eating qualities. Feeding practices then help shape the flavour and texture. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/hngtnzvs/rak.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/k44i0bcl/medcare.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-10-26T06:00:00.000+04:00 What makes premium meat worth the money? UAE experts decode labels, health and flavour Lifestyle, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/uaes-massive-beach-clean-up-after-oil-spill-concerns-and-mystery-smell-all-you-need-to-know-1.500723253 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/78bxl3wq/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-25-at-7.19.57-PM.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-10-26T05:30:00.000+04:00 UAE’s massive beach clean-up after oil spill concerns and mystery smell: All you need to know UAE, Environment, UAE, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Environment https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/trump-urges-libya-to-curb-illegal-migration-backs-unity-and-elections-1.500723471 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-02/esvcyoxg/newsml_afp_com_20251202T145825Z_doc_86ug747.jpeg Libya’s acting interior minister, Imad al-Trabelsi, speaks during a conference on immigration and voluntary return programmes, attended by foreign ambassadors and representatives of international organizations, at the Interior Ministry headquarters on Airport Road in the capital Tripoli on December 2, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-10-26T05:16:00.606+04:00 Trump urges Libya to curb illegal migration, backs unity and elections Africa https://gulfnews.com/opinion/philippines-green-power-needs-to-be-built-with-communities-trust-gained-through-local-consent-1.500720504 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/04/15/Some-of-the-dams-in-the-Philippines_18ee1d360f3_large.jpg The Philippines already has numerous dams including 15 run-of-the-river systems, currently producing 1.19 gigawatts (GW) of electricity. At least 20 hydropower projects in the pipeline, an unprecedented drive that could potentially ramp up hydropower generation up to 12.74 GW, according to Department of Energy data. Gulf News en 2026-10-26T05:14:00.000+04:00 Philippines: Green power needs to be built with communities' trust, gained through local consent Opinion, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/brazilian-media-projects-lula-to-win-presidential-runoff-against-flávio-bolsonaro-1.500723463 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-26/6u44z8wa/ANI_20261026001411.jpg Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (File Photo/Reuters) Gulf News en 2026-10-26T05:11:20.718+04:00 Brazilian media projects Lula to win presidential runoff against Flávio Bolsonaro Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/yemen/how-can-yemen-s-houthi-militia-take-on-saudi-arabia-and-what-do-they-want-1.500723002 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-15/aed75i3v/newsml_afp_com_20261015T175631Z_doc_d3et6t6.jpeg CCTV footage released by the Saudi-led coalition shows what it says was a Houthi attack on Abha International Airport on October 7. Gulf News en 2026-10-26T05:03:00.000+04:00 How Yemen’s Houthis became a threat to Saudi Arabia — and what they really want Yemen, Saudi, Saudi Arabia, Yemen https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/attackers-kill-nurse-severely-injure-health-worker-responding-to-ebola-case-in-eastern-congo-1.500723456 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-26/0gq8lcq8/preview.jpg A healthcare worker speaks to a colleague at the Ebola treatment center in Beni, North Kivu province, Congo, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Sebastien Kitsa Musayi) Gulf News en 2026-10-26T04:53:20.603+04:00 Attackers kill nurse, severely injure health worker responding to Ebola case in eastern Congo congo ebola https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/toll-in-nigeria-bandit-attack-jumps-to-at-least-50-1.500723290 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-26/j1wfhwc7/Nigeria-military.jpg Driven by money rather than ideology, the bandits in Nigeria target poorly policed rural areas, kidnapping for ransom and killing. Gulf News en 2026-10-26T04:48:02.834+04:00 Toll in Nigeria 'bandit' attack jumps to at least 50 Africa https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/lula-bolsonaro-in-virtual-tie-halfway-through-brazil-vote-count-2-1.500722655 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/jk4p0w82/preview.jpg Opposition presidential candidate Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro, left, raises his hands as Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is running for reelection, looks on during a televised presidential debate one week before the presidential runoff election in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) Gulf News en 2026-10-26T04:34:05.908+04:00 Lula, Bolsonaro in virtual tie halfway through Brazil vote count Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/people-are-in-deep-deep-anger-frances-pm-key-ministers-to-meet-student-leaders-monday-1.500723401 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/tn0061dc/newsml_afp_com_20261024T081154Z_doc_d49x3kk.jpeg France's Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu (C) reacts at a police station during a visit to Limoges in the context of security and reconstruction efforts after a group of individuals forced entry into the town hall building during last weekend's protest action against the "high cost of living" in Limoges on October 23, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-10-26T03:44:19.131+04:00 'People are in deep, deep anger': France's PM, key ministers to meet student leaders Monday Europe https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/udinese-0-2-milan-early-strike-and-a-second-half-goal-settle-it-in-udine-1.500723437 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/kc018b0a/newsml_afp_com_20261025T221904Z_doc_d4eb4ma.jpeg Milan’s English midfielder #20 Omari Hutchinson celebrates after scoring a goal during the Italian Serie A football match between Udinese and Milan at the Stadio Friuli in Udine on October 25, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-10-26T03:10:59.625+04:00 Udinese 0-2 Milan: Early strike and a second-half goal settle it in Udine Football https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/jose-mourinho-recreates-iconic-knee-slide-celebration-at-camp-nou-after-real-madrid-stun-barcelona-1.500723433 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/erelw1v2/Jose-Mourinho-sliding Jose Mourinho has recreated his iconic sliding moment https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/erelw1v2/Jose-Mourinho-sliding Jose Mourinho has recreated his iconic sliding moment Gulf News en 2026-10-26T03:09:14.964+04:00 Jose Mourinho recreates iconic knee-slide celebration at Camp Nou after Real Madrid stun Barcelona in El Clasico Football, football https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/aleksandar-vucic-serbias-veteran-ruler-felled-by-student-led-movement-1.500722788 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-19/ubj1cq7z/preview.jpg Supporters of the Students List stage a protest in front of Serbia's Election Commission headquarters in Belgrade, Serbia, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Marko Drobnjakovic) Gulf News en 2026-10-26T02:53:33.677+04:00 Aleksandar Vucic: Serbia's veteran ruler felled by student-led movement Europe https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/real-madrid-beat-barcelona-in-la-liga-clasico-1.500723422 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/sqzucde9/newsml_afp_com_20261025T215545Z_doc_d4e98xx.jpeg Kylian Mbappe struck twice to earn Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid a 2-1 Clasico victory over La Liga leaders Barcelona on Sunday at Camp Nou, cutting the gap to three points. Gulf News en 2026-10-26T02:43:27.318+04:00 Video: Real Madrid beat Barcelona in La Liga Clasico Football https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-warns-iran-would-trigger-death-problems-if-it-obtains-a-nuclear-weapon-1.500723426 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-27/xg4eq7bv/Donald-Trump US President Donald Trump speaks during a public appearance. Trump warned that Iran would use a nuclear weapon if it acquired one, as his administration weighs continued military pressure against the possibility of a diplomatic agreement with Tehran https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-30/ke0j9bhg/Iran Gulf News en 2026-10-26T02:31:47.577+04:00 Trump warns Iran would trigger ‘death problems’ if it obtains a nuclear weapon Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-greets-fans-amid-security-after-bomb-threat-says-he-needs-more-rest-1.500723420 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/xm2s6afs/ANI_20261025133040.jpg Amitabh Bachchan greets fans outside Jalsa amid heavy security along with Abhishek Bachchan. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/vph8jxdf/HVfu6rPagAAbRnM.jpg Gulf News en 2026-10-26T02:07:09.174+04:00 Amitabh Bachchan greets fans amid security after bomb threat, says he needs more rest BollyWood https://gulfnews.com/world/nobel-laureate-maria-corina-machado-returns-to-venezuela-after-months-abroad-1.500723415 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/1ii9aqvd/newsml_afp_com_20261025T164431Z_doc_d4dm8nq.jpeg This handout photo released by the press office of the Vente Venezuela party, shows Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado arriving at the Church of Santa Rosa in Barquisimeto, Venezuela on October 25, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/hjvt9np5/newsml_afp_com_20261025T205449Z_doc_d4e73g3.jpeg Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado attending a religious service at the Church of Santa Rosa in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, on October 25, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/2zkokqdf/newsml_afp_com_20261025T205430Z_doc_d4e739e.jpeg A screen grab from an AFP video shows Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado attending a religious service at the Church of Santa Rosa in Barquisimeto, Venezuela on October 25, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/4wzivz06/newsml_afp_com_20261025T200226Z_doc_d4dm8nr.jpeg This handout photo released by the press office of the Vente Venezuela party, shows Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado arriving at the Church of Santa Rosa in Barquisimeto, Venezuela on October 25, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/r50kfwvb/newsml_afp_com_20261025T164332Z_doc_d4dm8g3.jpeg This handout photo released by the press office of the Vente Venezuela party, shows Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado (C) attends a religious service at the Church of Santa Rosa in Barquisimeto, Venezuela on October 25, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/ajyac1i0/preview.jpg Supporters of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gather to demand that a date be set for presidential elections in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/fqflhprl/newsml_afp_com_20261025T155744Z_doc_d4dh463.jpeg Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado speaks to Venezuelan diaspora during a rally in Panama City on May 23, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-10-26T01:42:56.008+04:00 Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado returns to Venezuela after months abroad World https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/us-orders-non-emergency-staff-to-leave-saudi-arabia-amid-houthi-attacks-1.500723386 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/wf4mnduz/HUcGY7uXAAA0cEf.jpg The US has warned of potential attacks on Saudi airports and urged citizens to exercise extreme caution as Riyadh airport partially resumes operations. Gulf News en 2026-10-26T00:01:00.000+04:00 US orders non-emergency staff to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks Saudi, Americas, Saudi Arabia, America, travel, US-Israel-Iran war, houthis https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/when-david-warner-spent-estimated-5500-on-helicopter-ride-from-wedding-to-bbl-match-1.500723388 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/7vzvyjc4/David-Warner David Warner Gulf News en 2026-10-25T23:44:17.405+04:00 When David Warner spent estimated $5,500 on helicopter ride from wedding to BBL match Cricket, cricket, Australia https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/dubai-court-orders-dh18m-refund-to-buyer-in-heart-of-europe-case-1.500723286 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/02/21/Stock-Dubai-courts_177c47f567a_large.jpg Dubai court dismisses heirs’ Dh500,000 claim against lawyer over alleged negligence. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T22:14:23.721+04:00 Dubai court orders Dh1.8m refund to buyer in Heart of Europe case Dubai, Crime, crime, Dubai, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/kerala-fatal-crashes-accident-involving-judges-minor-son-follows-mini-cooper-case-1.500723340 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-04/x9mxs8dt/202601043627349.jpg Kerala luxury car crashes spark debate on accountability and law enforcement Gulf News en 2026-10-25T22:12:40.192+04:00 Kerala fatal crashes: Accident involving judge’s minor son follows Mini Cooper case India, accident, kerala https://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport/dakar-rally-2027-to-be-moved-from-saudi-arabia-1.500723324 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/11/28/Khalid-Aljafla-from-Dakar-rally-1732791935469_1937272a202_large.jpg Dakar Rally to Return to Africa After 20 Years in 2027 Gulf News en 2026-10-25T21:23:41.043+04:00 Dakar Rally 2027 to be moved from Saudi Arabia Motorsport, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/anwar-gargash-rejects-iranian-parliament-speakers-criticism-of-lana-nusseibehs-un-nomination-1.500723305 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/iw8k5krc/Dr-Anwar-Gargash.webp Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President Gulf News en 2026-10-25T21:11:53.336+04:00 Anwar Gargash rejects Iranian parliament speaker's criticism of Lana Nusseibeh's UN nomination Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sheikh-abdullah-calls-for-combating-extremism-to-eradicate-terrorism-1.500723285 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/12/17/abdulla-COP28-meeting-1671298617905_18521291246_large.jpg Sheikh Abdullah emphasizes tackling extremism to combat terrorism effectively Gulf News en 2026-10-25T20:46:24.427+04:00 Sheikh Abdullah calls for combating extremism to eradicate terrorism Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-police-recover-dh1-million-in-government-impersonation-scam-1.500723270 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-12-20/hdy0t9s2/190807_hackers_16c6ae5efac_original_ratio.jpg Dubai Police recover over Dh1 million for woman targeted in an online scam. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/7oajfpdx/OPN_200825_cyber_crimes1_17424964149_original_ratio.jpg Dubai Police recover over Dh1 million for woman targeted in an online scam. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T20:25:12.338+04:00 Dubai Police recover Dh1 million in government impersonation scam UAE, Crime, Dubai, crime, technology, Smartphones, cybercrime, Duabi https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/strait-of-hormuz-crisis-nearly-500-vessels-face-disruption-amid-new-tanker-attack-1.500723273 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/42cbmkkc/ukmto.JPG Tanker struck near Oman as Strait of Hormuz risks escalate Gulf News en 2026-10-25T20:22:41.565+04:00 Strait of Hormuz crisis: Nearly 500 vessels face disruption amid new tanker attack Mena, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-residents-update-trump-hints-at-iran-strikes-injuries-reported-in-houthi-attack-on-saudi-arabia-1.500723238 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-14/wr4u4rbk/King-Khalid-International-Airport-in-Saudi-Arabia UAE residents monitor regional travel disruptions and energy market impacts amid rising tensions. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/1k7pnuqz/20260502003f.jpg Trump said the US could strike Iran as early as Sunday, while suggesting a deal remained possible. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T19:58:15.315+04:00 UAE residents’ update: Trump rules out Iran strike; injuries reported in Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia UAE, Mena, Saudi Arabia, US-Israel-Iran war, houthis https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/dubai-traffic-alert-e611-lanes-airport-tunnel-to-close-for-autonomous-taxi-tests-what-to-know-1.500723239 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-30/8at2tbio/E611_04_16e993a7618_original_ratio.jpg E611 lanes and airport tunnel closures: Plan your route in Dubai this week Gulf News en 2026-10-25T19:33:36.260+04:00 Dubai traffic alert: E611 lanes, airport tunnel to close for autonomous taxi tests — what to know Dubai, Transport, RTA, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/al-nassr-al-wasl-asian-champions-league-clash-postponed-over-flight-disruptions-1.500723230 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/7wjtl1hw/HVZzlpFboAAHzkl.jpg AFC reschedules Al Nassr-Al Wasl match due to travel disruptions Gulf News en 2026-10-25T19:07:32.670+04:00 Al Nassr-Al Wasl Asian Champions League clash postponed over flight disruptions Football, football https://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport/2027-dakar-rally-will-not-be-held-in-saudi-arabia-organisers-say-1.500723227 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/01/04/BRX-s-Nani-Roma-in-action-in-the-Dakar-Rally-_17e25d6b844_large.jpg BRX's Nani Roma in action in the Dakar Rally Gulf News en 2026-10-25T19:04:36.523+04:00 2027 Dakar Rally will not be held in Saudi Arabia, organisers say Motorsport, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/abu-dhabi-announces-partial-closure-of-sheikh-salama-bin-butti-road-in-al-dhafra-1.500723198 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/6fk9iink/Road-closure.jpg Sheikh Salama Bin Butti Road (E45) in the Al Dhafra region will be partialy closed, affecting lanes in both directions over two days. The closure will begin at 12am on Monday, October 26, and remain in effect until 10pm on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T18:54:13.438+04:00 Abu Dhabi announces partial closure of Sheikh Salama Bin Butti Road in Al Dhafra Transport, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-and-benin-presidents-witness-historic-economic-partnership-agreement-to-boost-trade-and-investment-1.500723185 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/jymacx8h/HVe6Rm3bcAA2mj.jpg UAE and Benin strengthen ties with landmark economic partnership agreement Gulf News en 2026-10-25T18:35:58.808+04:00 UAE and Benin Presidents witness exchange of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/videos/business-video/adnoc-partners-with-adio-and-kezad-to-strengthen-uaes-industrial-growth-1.500723131 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/x6sdiw98/30deb28d-02e4-4298-ae08-8e59fa5f2e0b.jpeg On the sidelines of the Make It with ADNOC Forum, the company signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and KEZAD Group. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/jdor7yic/8272ff0e-c14b-4c15-9271-2c71af5f1b42.jpeg Local+ gives UAE-made products priority in ADNOC’s projects. EPC contractors taking part in new tenders must source relevant products from the approved manufacturers on the list. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/axmp0tl1/IMG7942.jpeg The launch of the ADNOC ICV Excellence Awards, which honored companies, employees and strategic partners for their contribution to national value, including local manufacturing, Emiratization and supplier development. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/3ap0x1y1/IMG7951.jpeg ADNOC employees were also named ICV Champions for their role in building the program and turning its goals into results. Al Jaber joined the winners on stage. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T18:20:41.412+04:00 ADNOC partners with ADIO and KEZAD to strengthen UAE's industrial growth Business, Energy, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-expat-in-dubai-52-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-after-badminton-game-with-colleagues-1.500723174 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/zpwepgs0/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-25-at-5.19.45-PM.jpeg Ranjith Vijayan Gulf News en 2026-10-25T18:12:53.657+04:00 Indian expat in Dubai, 52, dies of cardiac arrest after badminton game with colleagues UAE, India, Health, Dubai, emergencies, UAE, kerala, Indian expats, india, Dubai, Health https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-authority-issues-safety-guidelines-for-motorists-during-rain-1.500723162 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/gu6e7hy7/Rain_17e619853f6_original_ratio.jpg Drivers are urged to exercise particular caution when travelling in wet conditions and to deal carefully with other road users. Motorists are also advised to ensure their vehicles' main headlights are switched on during rainy weather, particularly when visibility is reduced. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T18:05:04.988+04:00 UAE weather authority issues safety guidelines for motorists during rain Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-two-injured-as-missile-debris-damages-homes-vehicles-1.500723177 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/wm7r0qr6/HVewQ6rXsAAgqrJ.jpg Saudi Arabia hit by missile debris, two injured and vehicles damaged Gulf News en 2026-10-25T18:02:56.816+04:00 Saudi Arabia: Two injured as missile debris damages homes, vehicles Saudi, Saudi Arabia, houthis https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/shaheen-shah-afridi-breaks-pakistan-record-with-150-odi-wickets-1.500723176 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/hr3v4puh/newsml_afp_com_20261025T101446Z_doc_d4ck7fe.jpeg Pakistan's captain Shaheen Shah Afridi (L) celebrates with Fakhar Zaman after taking the wicket of England's Sam Curran during the ODI tri-series match against England at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on October 25, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T18:02:53.097+04:00 Shaheen Shah Afridi breaks Pakistan record with 150 ODI wickets Cricket https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/etihad-makes-history-with-first-abu-dhabi-calgary-flight-1.500722671 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/qcalk9pv/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-25-at-10.10.27.jpeg New air corridor links UAE and Western Canada, enhancing tourism and trade ties https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/5m4f2tzz/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-25-at-10.10.07.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/ol8w6qxn/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-25-at-10.09.21.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-10-25T17:30:00.000+04:00 Etihad makes history with first Abu Dhabi-Calgary flight Aviation, Abu Dhabi, Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/spicejet-flight-delays-passengers-clash-with-staff-at-delhi-airport-video-goes-viral-1.500723121 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-14/l0yg5z1v/202506143428069.jpeg Passengers clash with SpiceJet staff at Delhi airport over cheap fare remarks Gulf News en 2026-10-25T17:17:38.935+04:00 SpiceJet flight delays: Passengers clash with staff at Delhi airport; video goes viral India, india, travel https://gulfnews.com/business/adnoc-promises-40-percent-shorter-tenders-and-reveals-what-it-will-buy-in-2027-and-2028-1.500723089 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/3yulmvu9/IMG7952.jpeg Yafei said ADNOC has already moved fast this year. In 2026 so far, the company has awarded more than 8,000 requisitions, contracts and purchase requisitions to more than 1,500 partners. It has also awarded 10 mega EPC projects. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/1mj97cah/IMG7926.jpeg Senior Vice President of Group Commercial Operations & Execution at ADNOC, Adel Yafei presented a package of procurement changes that will shorten tendering cycles by 40 percent. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T17:10:07.160+04:00 ADNOC promises 40 percent shorter tenders and reveals what it will buy in 2027 and 2028 Business, Energy, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-to-give-500-000-chromebooks-to-students-in-two-years-who-will-qualify-1.500723106 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/m8ud28l2/sharif.gif Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launches the PM Youth Chromebook Scheme during an event in Islamabad, October 25, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T17:07:37.170+04:00 Pakistan to give 500,000 Chromebooks to students in two years: Who will qualify? Pakistan, Pakistan, Education https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/planet-of-the-apes-avatar-and-avengers-movement-coach-terry-notary-shares-one-piece-of-advice-for-actors-1.500723105 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/naxpv164/PHOTO-2026-10-25-16-50-18.jpg Terry Notary, Hollywood Movement coach and Performer https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/we56sgkj/PHOTO-2026-10-25-16-50-18.jpg General image from the session, “Creature Performance and Motion Capture” at the Sharjah Animation and Comics Conference 2026 Gulf News en 2026-10-25T17:01:59.344+04:00 Planet of the Apes, Avatar, and Avengers movement coach Terry Notary, shares one piece of advice for actors Entertainment, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/BestBuys-lifestyle/these-4-best-selling-mens-fragrances-are-turning-heads-in-the-uae-in-2026-1.500720863 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-23/xcudosns/bestsellerperfumes-1.png Discover why these best-selling men’s fragrances are gaining attention in the UAE, from fresh everyday scents to bold, lasting impressions. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T17:00:00.000+04:00 These 4 best-selling men's fragrances are turning heads in the UAE in 2026 BestBuys-Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/mary-kom-evicted-from-bigg-boss-20-bids-emotional-goodbye-i-wouldnt-have-spared-any-of-you-1.500723077 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/9a1u0hbs/ANI_20261024172242.jpg Boxer Mary Kom Gulf News en 2026-10-25T16:45:59.230+04:00 Mary Kom evicted from Bigg Boss 20, bids emotional goodbye: 'I wouldn't have spared any of you' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/first-of-its-kind-in-pakistan-father-held-for-making-and-selling-sexual-abuse-videos-of-his-own-children-1.500723075 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/4dai2rj7/shoab.gif National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency Additional Director Shoaib Khan addresses a press conference in Islamabad on October 25, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T16:41:02.710+04:00 ‘First-of-its-kind’ in Pakistan: Father held for making and selling sexual abuse videos of his own children Pakistan, Pakistan, crime https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/flying-from-uae-to-mumbai-indigo-air-india-express-to-shift-flights-1.500723066 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-16/wpryht82/ANI_20260716051425.jpg IndiGo and Air India Express flights to Mumbai will shift to Navi Mumbai Airport starting 2026, impacting international and domestic travel plans. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-08/qcg67ah2/Copy-of-20251006296L.jpg India’s first fully digital airport, NMIA, will feature AI-enabled terminals, digital immigration, online baggage drop and pre-booked parking for seamless passenger movement. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-08/681cds8b/202510062373.JPG Major airlines, including IndiGo, Air India Express, and Akasa Air, will launch operations from NMIA, connecting cities across India and abroad. The airport’s multimodal connectivity links it directly to expressways, suburban rail, metro lines, and a proposed water taxi service, making travel across the MMR faster. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/du7izesj/An_artist_s_renderin_1745335c490_original_ratio.jpg An artist's rendering of the New Manila International Airport NMIA), which will be developed in Bulacan province (north of the Philippine capital) on a 2,500-hectare property. Once completed, it will have a capacity for up to 100 million passengers annually. Construction is set to start in 2026. The date has been pushed back, due to logistics issues. Completion is now set in 2028. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-08/gzukvoin/Copy-of-20251006292L.jpg Accessible via the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, Sion-Panvel Highway and Ulwe Coastal Road, NMIA ensures smooth entry from every corner of the metropolitan region. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-08/tz6zqv71/202510062372.JPG Once operational, NMIA will create over 200,000 jobs in the aviation, logistics, IT, hospitality, and real estate sectors, boosting regional growth. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-08/qcg67ah2/Copy-of-20251006296L.jpg India’s first fully digital airport, NMIA, will feature AI-enabled terminals, digital immigration, online baggage drop and pre-booked parking for seamless passenger movement. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T16:19:16.109+04:00 Flying from UAE to Mumbai? IndiGo, Air India Express to shift flights Aviation, India, UAE Travel, india, air india https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi/adnoc-unveils-new-icv-model-to-boost-competitiveness-and-simplify-supplier-contracts-1.500722993 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/pb4lr7g3/IMG7954.jpeg Senior Vice President of Commercial Affairs, Group Local Value and Industrial Development at ADNOC Salama Al Awadhi announced that registration will be 80 percent faster, with AI validating documents, and that the scoring model used since 2018 will be retired and replaced with a blended weighting. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/0ry5rf2n/IMG7925.jpeg Any contracts below 50 million dollars will be exempted from the ICV retention, and for contracts below 2 million are exempt from ICV requirements, she said, “because we want you to focus on where the ICV is.” https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/dw9sg92l/c8a5435b-4ad4-4928-86b8-1bbc9ba7b6cc.jpeg Senior Vice President of Commercial Affairs, Group Local Value and Industrial Development at ADNOC Salama Al Awadhi. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/1x9m9ml1/IMG7955.png Alawadhi reminded the audience that the old ICV logo has been part of the program since 2018. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T16:16:04.252+04:00 ADNOC unveils new ICV model to boost competitiveness and simplify supplier contracts Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi/uae-national-ambulance-responds-to-108315-emergencies-in-2026-1.500723057 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/ti7n9laj/National-Ambulance-responds-to-more-than-108000-emergencies-in-UAE-in-nine-months National Ambulance responds to more than 108,000 emergencies in UAE in nine months Gulf News en 2026-10-25T16:15:52.450+04:00 UAE National Ambulance responds to 108,315 emergencies in 2026 Abu Dhabi, UAE, UAE, abu dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-warns-against-insulting-other-countries-leaders-or-people-on-social-media-1.500723033 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/h6fjhvhi/Stock_Oman_Muscat_skyline_173e854ceaf_original_ratio.jpg Oman urged responsible social media use, warning against insults to other nations, leaders, or symbols to protect diplomatic relations. [Illustrative image] Gulf News en 2026-10-25T16:14:29.831+04:00 Oman warns against insulting other countries, leaders or people on social media Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/free-halloween-in-dubai-2026-trick-or-treat-trails-costume-parties-and-more-1.500723051 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-02/2lcvs78o/halloweenkids-1.png Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and you don't need a ticket to join in. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T16:13:23.607+04:00 Free Halloween in Dubai 2026: Trick-or-treat trails, costume parties and more Lifestyle, Entertainment, Things-To-Do-Going-Out, Halloween https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/al-nassr-al-wasl-asian-champions-league-match-set-for-postponement-over-flight-disruptions-1.500723016 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/3a5ynkdb/Al-Wasl-Football-team.webp Al Nassr vs Al Wasl AFC Champions League match is set for postponement due to flight disruptions, awaiting AFC's official announcement on rescheduling. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T16:12:18.572+04:00 Al Nassr-Al Wasl Asian Champions League match set for postponement over flight disruptions Football, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/BestBuys-lifestyle/the-retro-camera-comeback-4-kodak-digital-cameras-that-make-photography-fun-again-1.500720814 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-23/bqymuizy/Kodak-Cameras-at-Golden-Hour-1.png Retro photography is making a comeback. Discover how Kodak digital cameras bring a nostalgic twist to capturing everyday memories. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T16:00:00.000+04:00 The retro camera comeback: 4 Kodak digital cameras that make photography fun again BestBuys-Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-sends-two-more-food-aid-convoys-into-gaza-under-operation-gallant-knight-3-1.500723001 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/65sqfz7x/gkl08ahk1ka15lspo.jpg Ten trucks carrying 260 tonnes of essential supplies entered Gaza under Operation Gallant Knight 3. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T15:28:42.794+04:00 UAE sends two more food aid convoys into Gaza under Operation Gallant Knight 3 Government, Gaza https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/bought-a-new-iphone-abroad-why-customs-demanded-duty-at-a-kerala-airport-1.500723012 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/xytysgcl/STAFFNAT_260918_iphone_18_VSAKLANI__28_1789710655551.jpg A man was booked after staging a protest at Nedumbassery airport over tax on a new iPhone 18 Pro. Here’s what Indian travellers should know about carrying mobile phones from abroad. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T15:28:41.645+04:00 Bought a new iPhone abroad? Why Customs demanded duty at a Kerala airport India, kerala, UAE Travel, iPhone https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/diwali-2026-in-the-uae-fireworks-festivals-temples-and-where-to-celebrate-1.500722967 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/f4zljwhh/India_Palace_17cc28c900b_original_ratio.jpg Diwali falls on Sunday, November 8 this year, and celebrations across the UAE begin the week before. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/5uj977oh/introduction_jpg.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/4oyafspf/Screenshot-2026-10-25-at-3.00.38-pm.png Gulf News en 2026-10-25T15:18:07.214+04:00 Diwali 2026 in the UAE: Fireworks, festivals, temples and where to celebrate Lifestyle, Entertainment, Things-To-Do-Events-Concerts, Diwali https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-deports-7934-people-in-one-week-over-residency-and-labour-violations-1.500722871 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/5dtclwiv/KSA Of those arrested, 6,554 were accused of breaching residency regulations, 3,865 of violating border security laws and 3,486 of breaking labour regulations. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T14:53:54.388+04:00 Saudi Arabia deports 7,934 people in one week over residency and labour violations Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/adnoc-unveils-aed-60-billion-in-new-local-manufacturing-opportunities-1.500722942 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/bzczqq7v/IMG7912.jpeg ADNOC has spent months preparing new local manufacturing opportunities worth 60 billion dirhams, and now it wants businesses to step forward and build them. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/bpa4y380/IMG7917.jpeg Omar Abdulla Alnuaimi, Group Chief of ADNOC's Commercial & In-Country Value Exectuive Function at the second Make It with ADNOC Forum in Abu Dhabi today. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/nwhkd3us/IMG7950.jpeg The forum was opened by Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, Under Secretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T14:44:55.763+04:00 ADNOC unveils Dh60 billion in new local manufacturing opportunities Energy, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/gcc-tourism-revenue-rises-97-per-cent-to-1319-billion-in-2025-1.500722927 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/3ohd9lem/GULF Tourist movements between GCC countries also increased, rising 3.6 per cent to 20.1 million during the year. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T14:36:25.559+04:00 GCC tourism revenue rises 9.7 per cent to $131.9 billion in 2025 Gulf, Gulf https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-minister-warns-employers-over-unpaid-wages-as-expatriate-workers-face-rising-costs-1.500722968 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/tzqg125d/Kuwait The minister challenged a prominent business figure over the practice of ensuring Kuwaiti employees receive their wages while leaving expat workers waiting. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T14:30:36.109+04:00 Kuwait minister warns employers over unpaid wages as expatriate workers face rising costs Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/uae-labour-law-how-to-file-complaint-against-employer-mohre-1.500129382 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/08/30/STOCK-OFFICE-STAFF---WORKERS---ABU-DHABI_191a2b620e5_large.jpg If you're facing withheld wages, forced overtime, discrimination, or harassment, you don’t have to stay silent. UAE labour law gives you clear steps to take - starting with documenting the issue, filing a complaint with the right authority, and even taking your case to court if needed. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-28/msl004pw/Ludmila_Yamalova__Founder___Managing_Partner_of_HPL_Yamalova___Plewka_DMCC___1801d13f299_author.jpg Ludmila Yamalova, Founder & Managing Partner of HPL Yamalova & Plewka DMCC. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-16/rnnm9las/Monday_Legal__Ahmed_Elnaggar.jpeg Ahmed Elnaggar, CEO of Elnaggar & Partners Gulf News en 2026-10-25T14:11:09.433+04:00 Unpaid salary, withheld gratuity? How to file a UAE labour complaint Living-Ask-Us, Ask Gulf News, UAE, UAE Labour Law https://gulfnews.com/uae/marriages-between-emirati-couples-in-dubai-rise-475-per-cent-in-four-years-1.500722950 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/ef7rnd40/UAE Divorces involving Emirati couples also increased, but by 18.3 per cent over the same period, rising from 361 cases in 2022 to 427 in 2025. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T14:03:18.069+04:00 Marriages between Emirati couples in Dubai rise 47.5 per cent in four years UAE, Dubai, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/naomi-osaka-may-quit-tennis-if-daughter-asks-her-to-1.500722897 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/2iruy2vt/newsml_afp_com_20261025T072139Z_doc_d4ce3t4.jpeg Japan's Naomi Osaka attends a press conference during the Japan Open tennis tournament at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on October 25, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T13:53:28.616+04:00 Naomi Osaka may quit tennis if daughter asks her to Tennis https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/tv/love-is-blind-habibi-season-2-whos-in-the-pods-who-hosts-and-when-its-on-netflix-1.500722937 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/reha93a1/Love-is-blind-habibi-season-2.png Netflix has released the trailer for season two of Love is Blind https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/y8khguii/LIBH-2-Cast-2.png.webp https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/5szssa5d/Screenshot-2026-10-25-at-1.45.42-pm.png The new season has 27 participants, 14 women and 13 men, up from 20 in the first season. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T13:49:22.486+04:00 Love is Blind, Habibi season 2: Who's in the pods, who hosts and when it's on Netflix TV https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/houthi-missiles-near-mecca-medina-trigger-saudi-red-line-warning-as-fresh-attacks-rock-riyadh-1.500722925 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/rvbumg0f/med_1792920001423.jpg The Grand Mosque is seen in the background. Sheikh Abdulrahman Al Sudais has warned that the security and sanctity of Islam's two holiest mosques are a “red line” that must not be breached. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T13:33:40.275+04:00 Houthi missiles near Mecca, Medina trigger Saudi ‘red line’ warning as fresh attacks rock Riyadh Saudi, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, houthis https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/aicwa-condemns-humiliation-of-shilpa-rao-after-mic-cut-off-at-mumbai-show-1.500722920 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/enci2nb8/ShilpaRao17041914117451792916885500YpvE58acc8b2-1b97-4c25-ba80-1573abfb11a6rlf9.jpg.avif Gulf News en 2026-10-25T13:27:33.030+04:00 AICWA condemns 'humiliation' of Shilpa Rao after mic cut-off at Mumbai show Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/battling-rain-dubai-awards-dh3-billion-contracts-to-expand-stormwater-drains-1.500722910 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/thzdn454/Tasreef.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/yggmml7g/Capture.JPG Gulf News en 2026-10-25T13:14:18.949+04:00 Battling rain: Dubai awards Dh3 billion contracts to add 100km of stormwater drains UAE, Dubai, UAE, Dubai, Dubai Municipality https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/chef-damu-dies-cooku-with-comali-judge-and-guinness-record-holder-cm-vijay-leads-tributes-1.500722903 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/b4vbdryk/HVdIVpFaUAA0jFK.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-10-25T13:01:30.580+04:00 Chef Damu dies: Cooku with Comali judge and Guinness record holder, CM Vijay leads tributes Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/a-charbagh-platform-a-rs250-book-and-a-rooftop-the-lucknow-behind-musafir-cafe-1.500722898 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/qez4tlcv/DivyaDubey61792906009958Mveg1792906031549tAY03e0c695c-4c35-4cac-99e7-9d0539ba831b0Cq5.jpeg.avif Author Divya Prakash Dubey on his visit to Lucknow https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/vd55urzc/images.jpeg Musafir Cafe author Dubey Gulf News en 2026-10-25T12:51:39.150+04:00 A Charbagh platform, a Rs250 book and a rooftop: The Lucknow behind Musafir Cafe Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/technology/iphone-duo-screens-crack-along-hinge-within-hours-of-launch-1.500722890 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/ipxlly3p/here-are-the-several-cases-i-mentioned-earlier-v0-20ruxzn728xh1.webp An Australian iPhone Duo owner said the device’s screen cracked after fewer than 20 openings. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/f7venfn9/here-are-the-several-cases-i-mentioned-earlier-v0-xhjw6zn728xh1.webp Gulf News en 2026-10-25T12:48:11.842+04:00 iPhone Duo screens crack along hinge within hours of launch Technology https://gulfnews.com/business/tax-news/uae-e-invoicing-deadline-businesses-face-dh5000-monthly-fines-for-delays-1.500722869 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/10/09/Stock-Digital-Bank-Account4_183bc9e238a_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-10-25T12:42:27.621+04:00 UAE e-invoicing deadline: Businesses face Dh5,000 monthly fines for delays Tax News, UAE tax https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/for-the-first-time-in-40-years-rajinikanth-watches-jailer-2-with-fans-as-the-film-grosses-rs-666-billion-1.500722884 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/7gp691cm/Rajinikanth-greets-a-fan-and-watches-‘Jailer-2 Rajinikanth greets a fan and watches ‘Jailer 2’ alongside moviegoers at a cinema in Chennai, in a rare outing that reportedly marks his first time watching a film with fans in 40 years. The visit comes as the Tamil action sequel continues its strong box-office run. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-23/h6hl2bnu/jailer.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-10-25T12:33:53.410+04:00 For the first time in 40 years, Rajinikanth watches ‘Jailer 2’ with fans as the film grosses Rs 6.66 billion South-Indian https://gulfnews.com/uae/closure-of-indian-passport-centres-in-uae-alhind-issues-fresh-service-advisory-for-applicants-1.500722870 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 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/tigqphz1/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-22-at-10.54.28-PM.jpeg The main office of the ICAC in DIP remained shut while the back office was open to hand over passports on Thursday. From Sunday, the entire office will be closed for applicants Gulf News en 2026-10-25T12:21:51.592+04:00 Closure of Indian passport centres in UAE: Alhind issues fresh service advisory for applicants UAE, India, UAE, Indian expats, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/uae-plans-up-to-five-alternative-food-supply-sources-to-safeguard-against-disruptions-1.500722859 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/vjljvfsf/UAE Under the National Food Security Strategy 2051, alternative supply plans cover between three and five sources for each major food category. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T12:16:39.276+04:00 UAE plans up to five alternative food supply sources to safeguard against disruptions Environment, Abu Dhabi, Environment https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/uae-survey-finds-96-consume-too-much-sodium-as-new-food-rules-take-effect-1.500722839 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/jv88v4m2/salt.jpg New limits on salt, sugar and fat aim to improve diets as obesity affects more than one in five adults in UAE. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/u9dkt7xm/116a084a539f.2218994377742162816a084a539fmedium.jpg Gulf News en 2026-10-25T12:05:10.044+04:00 UAE survey finds 96% consume too much sodium as new food rules take effect Health, Dubai, Health https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-road-safety-drive-sees-10539-vehicles-impounded-in-2025-1.500722848 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/mdo34ewn/34343fc4e253d09.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/ifhuecvz/gulfnews2026-04-24h77y2nexScreenshot20260423234744Gallery.avif Gulf News en 2026-10-25T11:51:15.661+04:00 Dubai road safety drive sees 10,539 vehicles impounded in 2025 Transport, Dubai, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/slavery-reparations-uk-family-heirs-back-caribbean-calls-1.500722717 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/09/08/King-Charles-III_1831e712338_large.jpg The issue is likely to be raised during a Caribbean tour by King Charles III which begins Tuesday when he travels to the Bahamas, then Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda where he will address the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T11:46:38.795+04:00 Slavery reparations: UK family heirs back Caribbean calls Europe, UK https://gulfnews.com/auto/news/trump-says-audi-to-invest-42b-in-its-first-us-auto-plant-1.500722693 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/08/06/auto-audi_173c353c136_large.jpg Audi confirmed the investment in a release, saying the plant would create about 4,500 jobs. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T11:17:29.212+04:00 Trump says Audi to invest $4.2b in its first US auto plant Auto News, Business, Americas https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-rta-to-open-final-bridge-of-world-trade-centre-roundabout-on-friday-1.500722824 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/n0dbyc0c/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-25-at-10.53.17-AM.jpeg With the opening of the new bridge, RTA will have completed all major works under the project, which include five bridges with a combined length of 5km, at a cost exceeding Dh696 million https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/2hl93jir/bridge.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/uvk5joxj/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-25-at-10.42.01-AM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/lbebdg1i/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-25-at-10.42.01-AM-2.jpeg Mattar Al Tayer https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/ovk5nusy/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-25-at-10.42.01-AM-1.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-10-25T11:05:03.498+04:00 Watch: Dubai RTA to open final bridge at World Trade Centre Roundabout on Friday UAE, Transport, Dubai, UAE, RTA, Dubai, transport, Dubai transport https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/iranian-sailors-seek-urgent-medical-help-as-tankers-remain-stranded-off-sri-lanka-1.500722811 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-06/ipmbe61e/newsml_afp_com_20260306T070526Z_doc_a27b26f.jpeg This photograph taken on March 4, 2026 and released by the Sri Lankan President's Office on March 6, 2026 shows Sri Lankan navy personnel evacuating rescued Iranian sailors from the IRIS Dena frigate after a US submarine attack off Sri Lanka's southern coast in Galle. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T11:03:54.367+04:00 Iranian sailors seek urgent medical help as tankers remain stranded off Sri Lanka Asia, Mena, Iran, Sri Lanka, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/virtual-assets-gain-institutional-interest-governance-takes-center-stage-1.500721261 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/02/10/Crypto-Bitcoin-Wallet_1863bb99ec8_large.jpg Image for illustrative purposes only https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/nh4wfvy2/Ahmed_Khizer_Khan_CEO_Daman_Investments.jpeg Ahmed Khizer Khan Gulf News en 2026-10-25T10:54:16.622+04:00 Virtual assets gain institutional interest, governance takes center stage Analysis https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/saif-ali-khan-attack-trial-begins-as-nurse-identifies-accused-demanded-rs1-crore-in-mumbai-court-1.500722802 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/kjlt9rg9/202608283922111.jpg Saif Ali Khan https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/j1s5g0yc/PTI09-15-2026-000058B-01792904687700vqO3.jpg.avif Bollywood actors Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan along with their children Jeh and Taimur Ali Khan. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T10:52:11.707+04:00 Saif Ali Khan attack trial begins as nurse identifies accused demanded Rs1 crore in Mumbai court Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/technology/techie-tonic-cybersecurity-lessons-from-ayurveda-prevention-is-key-1.500722804 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/vc85z548/cyvber.jpg Mindful digital habits can help spot scams, protect personal data and prevent financial loss. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/ql3snqa1/IMG0338.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-10-25T10:38:58.653+04:00 Techie Tonic: Cybersecurity lessons from Ayurveda — prevention is key Technology https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-flight-status-oct-25-list-of-cancellations-delays-and-riyadh-airport-reopening-updates-1.500722785 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-10/rldvgzno/newsml_afp_com_20251110T201626Z_doc_83ml7wh.jpeg Travellers face continuing disruption on UAE-Saudi Arabia routes, even as Riyadh airport prepares to resume operations and some European and Asian services to Dubai return. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T10:36:11.383+04:00 UAE flight status Oct 25: List of cancellations, delays and Riyadh airport reopening updates Aviation, Dubai, Saudi, UAE Travel, Saudi Arabia, Emirates airline, Etihad Airways, Riyadh, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/know-the-hidden-costs-behind-uae-business-growth-in-2027-1.500721310 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-09/ewgokw95/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-09-at-11.41.47.jpeg A business conference underway in the UAE https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/s4m4tkxt/Armin_Moradi_Founder_CEO_at_Qashio.jpeg Armin Moradi Gulf News en 2026-10-25T10:28:23.752+04:00 Know the hidden costs behind the growth of your UAE business in 2027 Analysis https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/at-least-12-people-injured-in-shooting-near-a-football-stadium-in-florida-1.500722740 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/cuals78s/preview.jpg Florida A&M University campus in Tallahassee, Fla. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T09:49:43.274+04:00 At least 12 people injured in shooting near a football stadium in Florida florida shooting football stadium https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/delhi-student-16-held-over-hoax-bomb-email-to-own-school-1.500722759 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/9uz7l1du/gulfnews2024-11-27xgwlfucafloodedemail18b715d9694originalratio.avif The message carried the subject line “Bombs Placed in Your Building”. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T09:31:04.953+04:00 Delhi student, 16, held over hoax bomb email to own school India https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/middle-east-war-houthi-missile-targets-riyadh-tankers-hit-mines-near-hormuz-1.500721804 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/r5agrpek/HQKMcFWWoAAGfqv.jpg File photo: US sailors work on the flight deck of USS George Washington (CVN 73), as the aircraft carrier transits the Arabian Sea. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-23/xo4gmker/Existing-and-planned-submarine-cables-in-the-Middle-East.png Cable routes are stylized and do not reflect the actual positions (Source: TeleGeography) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-23/8073sde4/Existing-and-planned-submarine-cables-in-the-Gulf.png Cable routes are stylized and do not reflect the actual positions (Source: TeleGeography) Gulf News en 2026-10-25T08:42:16.252+04:00 Middle East war: US prepares fresh strikes on Iran; Houthi missile targets Riyadh; Tankers hit mines near Hormuz Mena, Donald Trump, iran nuclear programme, Saudi Arabia, Iran, America, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war, us-israel, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/riyadh-airport-resumes-flights-following-houthi-attacks-1.500722577 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/yojfce60/600x200.jpg Gulf News en 2026-10-25T08:03:15.312+04:00 Riyadh airport resumes flights following Houthi attacks Saudi, Aviation, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/yas-island-homes-hit-dh5000-a-night-in-grand-prix-week-1.500721143 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-22/tlu5g4j0/1_16a0816cc4d_1250837_1640102398_16a0816cc4d_large.jpg Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit on Yas Island. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/11/18/Short---LuxuyProperty.com-Holiday-Homes_17d33e6a37a_large.jpg First Class Property Management puts the median asking rate for race nights, December 3 to 5, at Dh4,700. A normal December night otherwise averages at Dh1,150 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/11/18/Short---LuxuyProperty.com-Holiday-Homes_17d33e6a2e9_large.jpg Whether by the water or at the downtown, holiday homes in Yas Island are feeling a sustained bit of momentum. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T08:00:00.000+04:00 Dh5,000 a night: Yas Island homes cash in on F1 week Business, Travel, Your Money https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/k-drama-rewind-her-private-life-park-min-young-and-kim-jae-wooks-zingy-love-letter-to-the-office-romcom-boom-1.500722710 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/de8gk98t/herprivatelife.jpeg Park Min-Young and Kim Jae-Wook in Her Private Life. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T07:56:26.186+04:00 K-Drama Rewind, Her Private Life: Park Min-young and Kim Jae-wook’s zingy love letter to the office romcom boom Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/spurs-seal-rare-win-at-chelsea-as-palmer-sees-red-1.500722547 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/kizsvq6r/newsml_afp_com_20261024T182553Z_doc_d4br32k.jpeg Tottenham Hotspur's Dutch defender #37 Micky van de Ven (L) and Tottenham Hotspur's Czech goalkeeper #31 Antonin Kinsky (R) celebrate on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge in London on October 24, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/xa4pdxjt/newsml_afp_com_20261024T182754Z_doc_d4br32t.jpeg Tottenham Hotspur's Dutch defender #37 Micky van de Ven (L) and Tottenham Hotspur's Czech goalkeeper #31 Antonin Kinsky (R) celebrate on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge in London on October 24, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T06:33:43.900+04:00 Spurs seal rare win at Chelsea as Palmer sees red Football, Chelsea https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-rain-forecast-on-sunday-with-fog-and-winds-of-up-to-50kmh-in-coming-days-1.500722570 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/ah3zkqsv/Weather Temperatures on Sunday are expected to reach 35°C in Abu Dhabi, 34°C in Dubai and 35°C in Sharjah and Ajman. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T06:21:34.135+04:00 UAE weather: Rain forecast on Sunday, with fog and winds of up to 50km/h in coming days Weather, Abu Dhabi, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/tilak-varma-celebrates-india-win-with-boom-shaka-song-and-cheeky-instagram-caption-1.500722533 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/q5pza3m7/newsml_afp_com_20261024T105822Z_doc_d4at2yz.jpeg India's Tilak Varma (R) and Nitish Kumar Reddy celebrate after winning the second Twenty20 international cricket match between New Zealand and India at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on October 24, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/q5pza3m7/newsml_afp_com_20261024T105822Z_doc_d4at2yz.jpeg India's Tilak Varma (R) and Nitish Kumar Reddy celebrate after winning the second Twenty20 international cricket match between New Zealand and India at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on October 24, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/93rrkauy/newsml_afp_com_20261024T105506Z_doc_d4at2yx.jpeg India's Tilak Varma (C) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (R) are congratulated by teammates after winning the second Twenty20 international cricket match between New Zealand and India at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on October 24, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T06:00:00.000+04:00 Tilak Varma celebrates India win with 'Boom Shaka' song and cheeky Instagram caption Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/teslaspacex-megamerger-what-it-could-mean-for-businesses-shareholders-1.500718738 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-21/likr0evr/SpaceX-Bloomberg.jpg Gulf News en 2026-10-25T05:55:00.000+04:00 Tesla–SpaceX megamerger: What it could mean for businesses, shareholders Markets, Elon Musk https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-dating-app-sextortion-racket-busted-rs30-million-demand-400-videos-found-1.500722609 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/f43o4ebq/racket.webp Nagpur Police arrested 35-year-old Aditya Gupta on Wednesday after uncovering what investigators described as an elaborate blackmail operation involving dating applications, secretly recorded videos and allegedly fabricated sexual harassment and rape complaints. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T05:37:00.000+04:00 India dating app sextortion racket busted: Women trap rich men, millions demanded, 400 videos seized India, crime, india https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/arshdeep-singh-breaks-bhuvneshwar-kumars-t20i-record-1.500722492 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/4x3p4bhk/20261011589F.jpg Arshdeep Singh surpasses Bhuvneshwar to complete most wickets for India in calendar year https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/4x3p4bhk/20261011589F.jpg Arshdeep Singh surpasses Bhuvneshwar to complete most wickets for India in calendar year https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/96a2q413/newsml_afp_com_20261024T081741Z_doc_d4ak9tf.jpeg India's Arshdeep Singh (R) bowls as New Zealand's Bevon Jacobs looks on during the second Twenty20 international cricket match between New Zealand and India at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on October 24, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T05:30:00.000+04:00 Arshdeep Singh breaks Bhuvneshwar Kumar's T20I record Cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-showdown-7-warning-signs-washington-fears-a-wider-conflict-2-1.500722602 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-13/c7cngiey/newsml_afp_com_20260913T112308Z_doc_c8744kg.jpeg An F/A-18 Super Hornet launches from the USS George Washington aircraft carrier. US naval forces are reportedly preparing for possible renewed strikes against Iran as Washington weighs further military action. Gulf News en 2026-10-25T05:07:00.000+04:00 US-Iran showdown: 7 warning signs Washington fears a wider conflict Mena, Gulf, Americas, Saudi, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Yemen, americas, Gulf, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/clashes-break-out-in-paris-other-french-cities-amid-fresh-protests-1.500722428 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/onc4lu2p/1.jpg French Police in riot gear operate during a demonstration in favor of purchasing power, the protection of public services, and fiscal and social justice, in Paris on October 24, 2026 as part of a nationwide call for mobilisation bringing together former members of the Yellow Vest movement, labour unions, high school and university students. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/i8abm9rl/2.jpg French Police officers in riot gear operate as a Molotov cocktail explodes on the Cours Saint-Andre during a demonstration in favour of purchasing power, the protection of public services, and fiscal and social justice, in Nantes, western France on October 24, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/cfp7olcw/3.jpg Protesters march during a demonstration against rising living costs in Paris, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/fovix021/4.jpg BRAV brigades police clash with protesters near Porte de Vincennes during a demonstration in favor of purchasing power, the protection of public services, and fiscal and social justice, in Paris on October 24, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/4i4ymat3/5.jpg A protester holds a French flag during a demonstration against rising living costs in Lyon, France, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-10-24T23:54:22.864+04:00 Clashes break out in Paris, other French cities amid fresh protests Europe https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/bhuvneshwar-kumar-says-he-never-chased-india-comeback-during-four-year-absence-1.500722551 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/1c5spfmm/Bhuvi.jpg Bhuvneshwar Kumar Gulf News en 2026-10-24T22:58:50.295+04:00 Bhuvneshwar Kumar says he never chased India comeback during four-year absence Cricket https://gulfnews.com/uae/dh30m-uae-lottery-are-the-latest-winning-numbers-yours-find-out-here-1.500722400 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/nyvppjiz/Screenshot-2026-10-24-at-9.34.35-PM.png UAE Lottery show host Diala Makki during Lucky Day Draw No. 261024 Gulf News en 2026-10-24T21:51:15.582+04:00 Dh30m UAE Lottery: Are the latest winning numbers yours? Find out here UAE, The UAE Lottery https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-fire-hits-sorsogon-city-market-bfp-battles-flames-1.500722485 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/bwq28hli/Fire-Sorsogon.png A massive fire broke out late at night on Saturday (Oct. 24) and into Sunday (Oct. 25, 2026) at the Sorsogon City Public Market. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/34zbykcg/SorPIO01.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/ffdf8cqw/City-Boi-Adventure-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/8biuvb6v/City-Boi-Adventure-3.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-25/t6p2ubk1/city-Boi-adventure2.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-10-24T21:32:02.745+04:00 Philippines: Fire hits Sorsogon City market — 5 killed Philippines https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-reports-missile-debris-falling-in-mecca-jeddah-taif-and-rabigh-1.500722504 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/hqdw8uxy/KSA The Civil Defence confirmed that the established procedures for handling such incidents had been carried out. Gulf News en 2026-10-24T21:23:15.275+04:00 Saudi Arabia intercepts two Houthi missiles targeting Mecca, Medina Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/irans-president-says-war-is-leaving-many-struggling-to-put-food-on-the-table-1.500722430 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/wi120obw/tehran.jpg Women walk on a sidewalk at Tajrish Square in Tehran, Iran, on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-10-24T21:09:25.046+04:00 Iran's president says war is leaving many struggling to put food on the table Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/etihad-rail-launches-new-campaign-to-promote-rail-safety-1.500722440 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/ja3xm2u7/STAFFNAT_260930_Etihad_Rail_VSAKLANI_321790753464718.jpg The awreness campaign encourages responsible behaviour as passenger trains become part of daily life in the UAE. Gulf News en 2026-10-24T19:42:15.106+04:00 Etihad Rail launches new campaign to promote rail safety Transport, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Etihad Rail https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/abhishek-sharma-becomes-first-batter-to-hit-100-t20i-powerplay-sixes-1.500722411 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/1w1x1hhc/newsml_afp_com_20261024T091636Z_doc_d4am6hz.jpeg India's Abhishek Sharma plays a shot during the second T20I against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on October 24, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-10-24T19:12:34.719+04:00 Abhishek Sharma becomes first batter to hit 100 T20I powerplay sixes Cricket https://gulfnews.com/uae/us-israel-iran-war-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-october-24-2026-1.500722388 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/3khomgor/gulfnews2026-09-13ut5j3ybvANI20260913033935.avif Representative Image of Strait of Hormuz Gulf News en 2026-10-24T18:53:18.230+04:00 US-Israel-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know today, October 24, 2026 UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/ras-al-khaimah-ruler-visits-fuzhou-university-cultural-historical-landmarks-in-china-1.500722289 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/xuon0wpo/40t089ed1ka1abrpo.jpg At Fuzhou University, Sheikh Saud urged students to embrace lifelong learning and lead with integrity. Gulf News en 2026-10-24T18:40:00.915+04:00 Ras Al Khaimah Ruler visits Fuzhou University, cultural, historical landmarks in China Government, Ras Al Khaimah, Education https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/from-karama-to-la-how-uae-opened-doors-to-a-global-music-career-for-this-indian-expat-1.500722359 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/di0bg4fn/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-23-at-21.18.06.jpeg Palash Deshpande https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/2chvcbt3/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-23-at-21.19.01-3.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/mnz5cmg9/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-23-at-21.20.19.jpeg From left to right: Pehel Deshpande (sister), Ruchi Deshpande (mother), Palash Deshpande, and Rajesh Deshpande (father) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/5h6shfwj/WhatsApp_Image_2026_10_23_at_21_25_05.jpeg Palash Deshpande (right) with his family https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/s4nksqap/WhatsApp_Image_2026_10_23_at_21_19_01_2.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/zhtpp9sy/WhatsApp_Image_2026_10_23_at_21_19_01.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/cua75tfa/WhatsApp_Image_2026_10_23_at_21_17_39.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-10-24T18:34:59.685+04:00 From Karama to LA: How UAE opened doors to a global music career for this Indian expat people, Dubai, UAE, Stories-of-success, UAE, Indian expats, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-president-offers-condolences-to-jordan-over-church-attack-in-karak-1.500722375 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/3pcp8441/Karak.jpg People and security forces gather outside a Greek Orthodox Church in the village of Hammoud village in Jordan's Karak governorate following a shooting on October 23, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-10-24T18:26:30.247+04:00 UAE President offers condolences to Jordan over church attack in Karak Government, Mena, Sheikh mohamed https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/dubai-police-warn-of-fake-part-time-job-offers-targeting-uae-jobseekers-1.500722324 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/t20mmm03/202608063893705.jpeg Residents are advised to report suspicious job ads through the e-Crime platform or call 901. Gulf News en 2026-10-24T17:55:54.978+04:00 Dubai Police warn of fake part-time job offers targeting UAE jobseekers Dubai, Crime, UAE, crime, Dubai, Dubai Police, cybercrime https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah-police-warn-of-dh100000-fine-jail-for-spreading-fake-news-1.500722290 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/m2hwa0xh/0a8a5ec418.jpg Sharjah Police warn that spreading fake news can lead to jail and Dh100,000 fines. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/ha8slc4y/_0a8a5ec4_1_10_.jpg Sharjah Police warn that spreading fake news can lead to jail and Dh100,000 fines. Gulf News en 2026-10-24T17:30:10.882+04:00 Sharjah Police warn of Dh100,000 fine, jail for spreading fake news UAE, Sharjah, crime, Sharjah, cybercrime, Sharjah Police https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-wants-regime-change-in-iran-not-nuclear-deal-expert-1.500722297 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/ldg3oc4h/Waiel-Awwad.jpg Waiel Awwad https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/1vhzajvb/Hormuz.jpg A man looks out over the water as a small boat passes cargo ships anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, early Saturday, October 24, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-10-24T17:07:54.347+04:00 US wants regime change in Iran, not nuclear deal: Expert Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/BestBuys-lifestyle/never-miss-an-important-meeting-detail-why-professionals-are-eyeing-the-plaud-note-pro-1.500720437 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-22/925twy48/plaudnotes-1.png Could AI change the way you handle meetings? Discover how the Plaud Note Pro helps capture key discussions and turn them into actionable insights. Gulf News en 2026-10-24T17:00:00.000+04:00 Never miss an important meeting detail? Why professionals are eyeing the Plaud Note Pro BestBuys-Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/tilak-varma-nitish-reddy-script-indias-stunning-t20-win-1.500722175 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/ymtvlg53/newsml_afp_com_20261024T111024Z_doc_d4at2zf.jpeg India's Tilak Varma bats during the second T20I against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on October 24, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-10-24T16:40:50.887+04:00 Tilak Varma, Nitish Reddy script India's stunning T20 win Cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/gcc-unanimously-backs-uaes-lana-nusseibeh-for-un-secretary-general-1.500722243 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/dvac5uyg/GCC All six GCC states endorse UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh for UN secretary-general, citing her diplomatic experience and UN leadership record. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-23/rqn1b5xj/preview.jpg FILE - Minister of State of the United Arab Emirates, Lana Nusseibeh speaks during a news conference at the port in city of Limassol, Cyprus, on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias, File) Gulf News en 2026-10-24T16:35:55.540+04:00 GCC unanimously backs UAE's Lana Nusseibeh for UN secretary-general Gulf, Gulf https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/rain-hits-masafi-with-uae-issuing-weather-alert-for-winds-of-up-to-45kmh-1.500722236 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/1pj02sil/Rain The weather alert covers the period from 3.45pm to 8pm on Saturday, with the NCM urging residents to exercise caution. Gulf News en 2026-10-24T16:12:33.808+04:00 Rain hits Masafi with UAE issuing weather alert for winds of up to 45km/h Weather, Fujairah, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/dubais-iconic-the-view-palm-jumeirah-unveils-glass-ledges-1.500721682 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-23/c2q2b7z2/33t0881m1ka1puepo.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-10-24T16:03:42.263+04:00 Dubai’s iconic The View Palm Jumeirah unveils glass ledges Dubai, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/delhi-delivery-worker-dies-after-dispute-over-torn-rs10-note-two-arrested-1.500722170 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/1pkzqods/India The dispute began when Hussain arrived at a customer's home to deliver an order and was handed cash that included a damaged Rs 10 note. Gulf News en 2026-10-24T16:00:37.834+04:00 Delhi delivery worker dies after dispute over torn Rs10 note; two arrested India, india https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/BestBuys-lifestyle/why-your-beard-never-looks-quite-right-even-after-trimming-1.500720397 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-22/mjldc8pd/beardgroominggn-1.png A great beard takes more than a quick trim. Discover how the right grooming routine can make all the difference. Gulf News en 2026-10-24T16:00:00.000+04:00 Why your beard never looks quite right, even after trimming BestBuys-Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/business/uae-gold-prices-how-much-will-jewellery-cost-this-diwali-1.500722213 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/7dhmmo72/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-24-at-14.30.41.jpeg Jewellery sales executives say gold prices during Diwali and in the coming months will depend on movements in the international market https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/i4fztgio/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-24-at-14.30.40.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/j20i8xhd/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-24-at-14.30.40-2.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/ci81owi7/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-24-at-14.30.41-4.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/hzq1isf7/STAFFBUS_261024_Joy_Allukas_VSAKLANI_161792834853428.jpg John Paul Alukkas, CEO of Joyalukkas Jewellery https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/6dy15x0e/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-24-at-14.30.41-2.jpeg Rashid Alharmoodi, senior director of commercial at Dubai Gold District https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/nrdsorvg/STAFFBUS_261024_Joy_Allukas_VSAKLANI_51792834852169.jpg Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, and John Paul Alukkas, CEO of Joyalukkas Jewellery, looking at Guinness World Records holder world's heaviest and largest pair of gold earrings Gulf News en 2026-10-24T15:59:21.040+04:00 UAE gold prices: How much will jewellery cost this Diwali? Business, UAE, UAE, UAE Gold, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-arrests-three-for-hiding-e-cigarettes-in-food-deliveries-to-schoolchildren-1.500722186 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/r01sftam/Vapes Two of the suspects allegedly managed the grocery shop and prepared the orders, hiding e-cigarettes among food items to make money. Gulf News en 2026-10-24T15:40:42.361+04:00 Kuwait arrests three for hiding e-cigarettes in food deliveries to schoolchildren Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-steps-up-efforts-to-protect-children-from-online-threats-1.500722198 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/y1y6gkqm/kids.jpg The four-year initiative aims to equip more than 2.3 million children across nine MENA countries with digital safety skills. Gulf News en 2026-10-24T15:39:55.400+04:00 UAE steps up efforts to protect children from online threats Government, Technology, Abu Dhabi, cybercrime https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/sonia-gandhi-recalls-how-her-love-story-with-rajiv-gandhi-began-in-cambridge-i-felt-almost-immediately-1.500722161 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/8ikdyklx/Rajiv-Sonia2.jpg Recalling their first meeting in England, Sonia says Rajiv’s gentle nature left a lasting impression on her. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/mmk1d77b/Rajiv-Sonia.jpg Sonia Gandhi with Rajiv Gandhi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/8hcpsczw/Rajiv-Sonia3.jpg Sonia Gandhi with Rajiv Gandhi Gulf News en 2026-10-24T15:01:12.359+04:00 Sonia Gandhi recalls how her love story with Rajiv Gandhi began in Cambridge: ‘I felt almost immediately…’ India https://gulfnews.com/business/dubai-marks-two-new-guinness-world-records-with-giant-gold-earrings-1.500722130 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/o8krtl50/STAFFBUS_261024_Joy_Allukas_VSAKLANI_41792834853378.jpg The net gold weight of the combined pair of the 22-carat gold earrings is 16.514kg, more than five times the previous world record https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/pybmrfr3/IMG7755.JPG.jpeg From left to right: John Paul Alukkas, CEO of Joyalukkas; Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism; Dr. Joy Alukkas, chairman of Joyalukkas Group; and Guinness World Records adjudicator https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/lrqgczci/STAFFBUS_261024_Joy_Allukas_VSAKLANI_171792835442010.jpg John Paul Alukkas, CEO of Joyalukkas Jewellery https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/zfnxlcri/STAFFBUS_261024_Joy_Allukas_VSAKLANI_81792834849660.jpg The record-breaking earrings were unveiled at the Jewel of Joy by Joyalukkas, the biggest jewellery destination in the Middle East, located in Dubai Gold District https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/o0kd74d5/STAFFBUS_261024_Joy_Allukas_VSAKLANI_61792835138033.jpg Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, and John Paul Alukkas, CEO of Joyalukkas Jewellery, looking at Guinness World Records holder world's heaviest and largest pair of gold earrings https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/y4aolwuz/STAFFBUS_261024_Joy_Allukas_VSAKLANI_11792835138041.jpg Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism; Dr. Joy Alukkas, chairman of Joyalukkas Group; and John Paul Alukkas, CEO of Joyalukkas Jewellery, take a tour at the Jewel of Joy Gulf News en 2026-10-24T14:50:48.153+04:00 Dubai marks two new Guinness World Records with giant gold earrings Business, Dubai, UAE, UAE, Dubai gold, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/uae/ras-al-khaimah-closes-all-public-beaches-until-further-notice-1.500722108 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/vht9eh28/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-24-at-2.24.08-PM.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-10-24T14:25:14.452+04:00 Ras Al Khaimah closes all public beaches until further notice UAE, Ras Al Khaimah https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-makes-surprise-visit-to-china-reports-say-1.500722100 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/ey4o1fwx/NorthKoreaChina83548-e56c1 A TV screen shows a file image of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-10-24T14:12:47.857+04:00 North Korea's Kim Jong Un makes surprise visit to China, reports say Asia https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/dubai-to-crown-arab-reading-challenge-winners-from-record-40-million-students-1.500722103 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/11/17/His-Highness-Sheikh-Mohammed-bin-Rashid-Al-Maktoum--Vice-President-and-Prime-Minister-of-the-UAE-and-Ruler-of-Dubai-_1848614653f_large.jpg His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/kpcig9jx/wpn0894h1ka1149po.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-10-24T14:10:59.350+04:00 Dubai to crown Arab Reading Challenge winners from record 40 million students Education, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/uae/sheikh-hamdan-announces-fix-dessert-as-winner-of-dubai-it-award-1.500722112 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/6o5kt5es/Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/bvwftwdp/gulfnews2025-03-28atcdq73mFRI250328COVER-STORY3.avif Gulf News en 2026-10-24T14:06:46.782+04:00 Sheikh Hamdan announces FIX Dessert as winner of Dubai-it Award UAE, Dubai, UAE businesses https://gulfnews.com/uae/museum-of-the-future-receives-over-20000-applications-for-future-perfects-in-48-hours-1.500722065 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/rnj02l78/jww089071ka1029po.jpg Gulf News en 2026-10-24T13:49:34.696+04:00 Museum of the Future receives over 20,000 applications for 'Future Perfects' in 48 hours UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/4-pilots-killed-as-two-philippine-military-planes-crash-during-training-1.500721987 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/zte9h5eu/Screenshot-2026-10-24-at-1.37.19-PM.png Both planes went down within air base perimeter; no other casualties reported. Gulf News en 2026-10-24T13:38:13.018+04:00 4 pilots killed as two Philippine military planes crash during training Philippines https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi/abu-dhabis-g42-signs-greece-ai-deals-spanning-healthcare-education-and-cities-1.500722022 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/mzjrbdjx/IMG8190.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-10-24T12:36:48.595+04:00 Abu Dhabi's G42 signs Greece AI deals spanning healthcare, education and cities Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-tanker-oil-spill-latest-what-we-know-so-far-about-umm-al-quwain-beach-closures-and-the-smell-1.500721981 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-22/ign1y826/Oil-Spill-UAE.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/ch8wkwk5/28319b76_60da_4f3d_93e2_88af96ddfa36.jpg Gulf News en 2026-10-24T12:20:46.037+04:00 Tanker oil spill in UAE: What we know so far about Umm Al Quwain beach closures and the smell tanker oil spill uae https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/did-ronaldo-claim-an-own-goal-controversy-erupts-over-his-982nd-goal-1.500722003 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-20/7ddt0veq/newsml_afp_com_20261020T185228Z_doc_d3w78zf.jpeg Cristiano Ronaldo https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-20/7ddt0veq/newsml_afp_com_20261020T185228Z_doc_d3w78zf.jpeg Nassr's Portuguese forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Nassr FC and Neom FC at Awwal Park in Riyadh on October 20, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-10-24T12:15:01.125+04:00 Did Ronaldo claim an own goal? Controversy erupts over his 982nd goal Football, football https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/abu-dhabi-warns-farm-tenants-of-fines-and-repossession-over-rule-violations-1.500721992 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/8eu48ozs/Farms Failure to meet the conditions could result in the municipality reclaiming the plot without advance notice. Gulf News en 2026-10-24T11:54:14.476+04:00 Abu Dhabi warns farm tenants of fines and repossession over rule violations Environment, Abu Dhabi, Environment https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/uae-has-delivered-over-850-million-polio-vaccine-doses-in-pakistan-since-2014-1.500721985 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/p9njb817/7-0-680-0-0.webp His Highness contributed US$525 million internationally since 2011 to help ensure a healthier future for children in a world free from the disease. Gulf News en 2026-10-24T11:30:04.298+04:00 UAE has delivered over 850 million polio vaccine doses in Pakistan since 2014 Health, Abu Dhabi, Health https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-airport-worker-dies-after-trying-to-save-passengers-from-fire-following-attack-1.500721972 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/rt2ki1ot/SAUDI Fearing that the flames could spread to the aircraft, Sultan and his colleagues rushed to the scene and began tackling the blaze with handheld fire extinguishers. Gulf News en 2026-10-24T11:28:30.811+04:00 Saudi airport worker dies after trying to save passengers from fire following attack Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/when-airspace-closes-how-medical-teams-keep-critically-ill-patients-safe-1.500721955 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/557fsjz0/WhatsApp_Image_2026_10_24_at_12_33_00.jpeg From oxygen supplies to hospital handovers, every stage requires careful planning. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/7p9mnuer/WhatsApp_Image_2026_10_24_at_12_33_00.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/dkd1tt3g/IMG7859.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-10-24T10:41:17.797+04:00 When airspace closes: How medical teams keep critically ill patients safe emergencies, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi/my-abu-dhabi-how-the-city-transformed-an-18-year-olds-journey-to-becoming-a-doctor-1.500721881 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/y4r94elb/IMG7880.jpeg Nicolas Cobos Rodriguez is 18 years old and came to Abu Dhabi to intern as a doctor. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/e7ld6qt5/IMG7877.jpeg Nicolas Cobos Rodriguez has a dream of becoming a doctor. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/swgxzqi1/7f8af4d6-1cee-42b5-bc55-df97aaa9069e.jpeg His aunt had pointed out Khalidiya Park on a drive to the clinic, where there was a cooled running track inside, perfect for the evenings https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/ir2irc25/4c9ec13c-e059-4300-b76e-80374a2b5687.jpeg The community that gathers there is a cross-section of the city: Filipinos, Jordanians, Emiratis. Teenagers play next to older men, and eight- and nine-year-olds push to be allowed to play with the big kids. Gulf News en 2026-10-24T09:53:51.767+04:00 My Abu Dhabi: How the city transformed an 18-year-old's journey to becoming a doctor Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/weekend-digest-uae-antibiotic-ban-dh100-million-winner-ramadan-2027-dates-1.500721888 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/9ksnzdd8/collage-1200x900.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/7xlecf9j/medicines-stock-image17d9f89f408large.jpg-Flying-to-the-UAE-These-common-medicines-could-land-you-in-trouble https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-24/pys3uazx/Sanju-Samson-books-entire-theatre-for-Rajinikanth’s-‘Jailer-2’-as-film-nears-Rs500m-milestone https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/odn4tc5z/20201019_THIRUVANANTHAPURAM_AIRPORT_17540dab496_original_ratio.jpg Thiruvananthapuram airport to halt flights for temple procession on October 20 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-21/jr2htube/R_Madhavan_with_his_wife_Sarita_and_their_son_Vedaant__182c055b5ef_large.jpg R Madhavan with his wife Sarita and their son Vedaant https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-20/k227hkp4/gulfnewsimport20210105Stock-Sharjah-Police176d337430elarge.avif Authorities continue to monitor the situation and carry out checks as a precaution. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-16/e427ev3t/Suryakumar-Yadav-Rizwan-Sajan-and-Shahrukh-Khan Suryakumar Yadav, Rizwan Sajan and Shahrukh Khan https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-19/4ljgn63h/202610193984065.jpg Aruna Irani expresses desire of starting afresh post husband Kuku Kohli’s demise https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-22/61lvbbl4/The-UAE-Lottery-Anilkumar.jpeg Anilkumar Bolla hit the historic jackpot on October 18, 2025 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-10-17/45ngv1vo/202610083971443.jpg BMC demolishes unauthorised interior work at Ajay Devgn's Juhu bungalow https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-20/7n70mzr2/EidinUAE Eid celebrations in Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-10-24T09:50:39.457+04:00 Weekend Digest: UAE antibiotic ban, Dh100 million winner, Ramadan 2027 dates UAE