https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/zulekha-hospital-dubai-hosts-an-emergency-awareness-session-for-the-uae-community-1.500582747 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/b5l7k0w7/Zuleikah-Hospital.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-22T15:04:38.828+04:00 Zulekha Hospital Dubai hosts an Emergency Awareness Session for the UAE community Company News, Company News https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/rta-sets-up-23-rest-areas-for-delivery-riders-at-dubai-metro-and-bus-stations-1.500582742 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/p9l3g6mj/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-22-at-14.46.00.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/4b9gw1q9/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-22-at-14.45.59.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-06-22T15:04:08.731+04:00 RTA sets up 23 rest areas for delivery riders at Dubai Metro and bus stations Transport, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-talks-move-to-technical-phase-as-lebanon-fighting-tests-peace-push-1.500582257 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/0w7ui4dw/Tehran.jpg Cars and motorbikes drive past billboards showing Iran’s new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei (L) and his late father Ali Khamenei (R), with the slogan “Thank you, loyal Iran,” erected along the highway leading to Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut on June 22, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/nileleap/PM.jpg Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) shakes hands with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ahead of a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T15:02:15.863+04:00 Iran confirms brief US talks on nuclear programme, denies start of formal negotiations Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/safety-security/uae-social-media-ban-for-under-15s-how-will-platforms-verify-users-ages-1.500582717 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/bhr0la0w/Kids-social-media Social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook and X have 12 months to comply with requirements aimed at preventing under-15s from accessing their services. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T14:43:30.594+04:00 UAE social media ban for under-15s: How will platforms verify users’ ages? Living-Safety-Security, Living-Telephone-Internet, Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/fatima-al-kaabi-honours-fathers-legacy-on-fathers-day-1.500582726 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/1uqymyo6/fatima.jpg Fatima Al Kaabi Gulf News en 2026-06-22T14:42:39.018+04:00 Fatima Al Kaabi honours father’s legacy on Father’s Day people https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egypt-man-dies-after-intervening-in-street-fight-suspect-douses-him-with-flammable-liquid-1.500582706 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/254r2lm5/Egyptian-Police.webp The incident began when a quarrel broke out among several young men in front of a furniture store owned by the 40-year-old victim. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T14:30:17.412+04:00 Egypt man dies after intervening in street fight; suspect douses him with flammable liquid Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/china-mall-turns-into-rice-paddy-field-for-competition-1.500582701 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/0qdd0p4l/RICE-1.jpg Competitors take part in a rice transplanting competition in a paddy set up inside a shopping mall in Ningbo, in China's eastern Zhejiang Province. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/xnvetnlv/RICE-2.jpg Competitors take part in a rice transplanting competition in a paddy set up inside a shopping mall in Ningbo, in China's eastern Zhejiang Province. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/aiev1xzf/RICE-3.jpg Competitors take part in a rice transplanting competition in a paddy set up inside a shopping mall in Ningbo, in China's eastern Zhejiang Province. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/w9c370p0/RICE-4.jpg Competitors take part in a rice transplanting competition in a paddy set up inside a shopping mall in Ningbo, in China's eastern Zhejiang Province. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/v8koqyx9/RICE-5.jpg Competitors take part in a rice transplanting competition in a paddy set up inside a shopping mall in Ningbo, in China's eastern Zhejiang Province. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/ieq8uz4y/RICE-6.jpg Competitors take part in a rice transplanting competition in a paddy set up inside a shopping mall in Ningbo, in China's eastern Zhejiang Province. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/pnl0omil/RICE-7.jpg Competitors take part in a rice transplanting competition in a paddy set up inside a shopping mall in Ningbo, in China's eastern Zhejiang Province. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/hf02m089/RICE-8.jpg Competitors take part in a rice transplanting competition in a paddy set up inside a shopping mall in Ningbo, in China's eastern Zhejiang Province. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/ech54t34/RICE-9.jpg Competitors take part in a rice transplanting competition in a paddy set up inside a shopping mall in Ningbo, in China's eastern Zhejiang Province. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/h4fp7wme/RICE-10.jpg Competitors take part in a rice transplanting competition in a paddy set up inside a shopping mall in Ningbo, in China's eastern Zhejiang Province. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T14:26:01.472+04:00 China Mall turns into rice paddy field for competition Asia, news-photos https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-court-sentences-former-mp-to-three-years-in-prison-for-fund-misappropriation-1.500582676 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-23/g4kopwqj/Screenshot-2026-01-23-at-2.18.36-PM.png The ruling overturned earlier acquittals issued by both the lower court. The court convicted the two men of embezzling public funds, while acquitting them of money laundering charges involving around KD151,000. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T14:21:10.717+04:00 Kuwait court sentences former MP to three years in prison for fund misappropriation Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/abu-dhabi-new-business-licences-jump-21-in-first-quarter-of-2026-1.500582677 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/5jj9lhw0/IMG5452.jpeg New businesses and industrial facilities continue to expand in Abu Dhabi as the emirate records growth in economic licences during the first quarter of 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T14:02:50.557+04:00 Abu Dhabi new business licences jump 21% in first quarter of 2026 economy, Abu Dhabi, UAE businesses https://gulfnews.com/technology/think-youve-been-blocked-on-whatsapp-a-new-feature-could-end-the-guessing-game-1.500582671 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-09/93c0tvky/newsml_afp_com_20260609T153112Z_doc_b6hk39e.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-06-22T14:00:34.978+04:00 Think you’ve been blocked on WhatsApp? This new feature could end the guessing game Technology https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/neet-dreams-end-at-locked-gates-after-bengaluru-traffic-chaos-1.500582628 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/ha1yguxj/neet2.webp According to parents and videos circulating on social media, some students broke down in tears outside the centres after being denied entry. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/jldrh1op/neet4.webp Gulf News en 2026-06-22T13:34:05.802+04:00 NEET dreams end at locked gates after Bengaluru traffic chaos India, india, Education https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/industry-driven-learning-takes-hold-in-uae-higher-education-1.500582619 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/26zfqfv8/shutterstock2454132289.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/8tpq7gtk/Dr_Kavitas_Pic.jpeg Dr Kavita Shukla, Head of Campus – Dubai, SP Jain School of Global Management https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/73a60l63/Prof__Hussain_Al_Ahmad.jpg Prof. Hussain Al-Ahmed, Provost, University of Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/fb7lvgcd/Sajesh_Nambiar.jpeg Sajesh Nambiar, Head of Student Recruitment and Admissions at the University of West London (UWL) – Ras Al Khaimah Campus https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/8zz1h0j0/shutterstock2658694911.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-22T13:33:48.117+04:00 Industry-driven learning takes hold in UAE higher education GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/a-massive-shift-how-alternative-eosb-is-reshaping-companies-and-the-future-of-employees-1.500580102 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/3nrqk9d7/Sukoon-lead.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/4v783bh8/Hammad_final.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-22T13:31:30.302+04:00 A massive shift: How alternative EOSB is reshaping companies and the future of employees Banking, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/hsbc-launches-uae-tokenised-deposits-for-instant-corporate-money-transfers-1.500582616 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/05/06/Copy-of-2023-05-02T042350Z_1064148506_RC23Q0A27MFG_RTRMADP_3_HSBC-RESULTS-1683368320214_187f0921ce2_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-22T13:31:06.546+04:00 HSBC launches UAE tokenised deposits for instant corporate money transfers Banking https://gulfnews.com/sport/how-a-15-year-old-bihar-teenager-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-became-crickets-newest-record-breaking-force-1.500582592 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/3xt9w9ma/HHQKJOTKVBHI5ERH7KYA27QKKA.jpg.avif On 21 June, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit a half-century off just 11 balls for India A against Sri Lanka A in the tri-series final in Dambulla. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/78nn5q8x/400006.6.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-22T13:29:31.525+04:00 How a 15-year-old Bihar teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became cricket's newest record-breaking force Sport, Cricket, cricket, india https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-establish-hormuz-crisis-hotline-to-safeguard-shipping-1.500582602 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/y2wcwmhx/202606223834628.jpg The dedicated channel will allow US and Iranian officials to rapidly exchange information and resolve maritime concerns before they escalate into a broader confrontation. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T13:28:49.328+04:00 US, Iran establish Hormuz crisis hotline to safeguard shipping Mena, Americas, Iran, americas https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/aamir-khan-reacts-to-leaked-wedding-details-before-marrying-gauri-spratt-nothing-is-off-bounds-these-days-1.500582605 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-29/zzyft72b/newsml_afp_com_20260118T043655Z_doc_9344842.jpeg Bollywood actor Aamir Khan (L), along with his girlfriend Gauri Spratt, attends the film producer Ramesh Taurani’s 65th birthday celebrations in Mumbai on January 17, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T13:25:19.548+04:00 Aamir Khan reacts to leaked wedding details before marrying Gauri Spratt: ‘Nothing is off-bounds these days’ Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-offers-free-dubai-hotel-stays-this-summer-with-return-tickets-1.500582609 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/nie4imzh/dubaiskyline.jpg Emirates is offering eligible passengers complimentary stays at JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai as part of its summer travel offers, alongside discounts on attractions, dining and experiences across the city. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T13:22:57.300+04:00 Emirates offers free Dubai hotel stays this summer with return tickets Aviation, Travel, Emirates Group, Emirates airline https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/balan-the-boy-why-chidambaram-shunned-stars-like-mohanlal-and-mammootty-after-manjummel-boys-and-bet-on-new-faces-1.500582453 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/nbrszi84/Balan Director Chidambaram's latest thriller Balan: The Boy https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-20/sqawuavh/Chidambaram__18e1426f05e_original_ratio.jpg Chidambaram, writer and director of 'Manjummel Boys' https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/mmy002e5/BALAN-91.jpg Balan- The Boy https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/u8chu668/BALAN-199.jpg Balan- The Boy https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-03/1gkut8gx/Mammootty-in-Bramayugam Mammootty in Bramayugam (2024) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/ax93qsn2/Manjummel_Boys_18dd574af22_original_ratio.jpg Manjummel Boys Gulf News en 2026-06-22T13:15:06.914+04:00 ‘Balan: The Boy’: Why Chidambaram shunned stars like Mohanlal and Mammootty after ‘Manjummel Boys’ and bet on new faces Entertainment, South-Indian, India, UAE, Malayalam films, india, UAE cinema guide, Malayalam cinema https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/why-stem-talent-is-lost-years-before-graduation-2-1.500582581 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/k2rs39te/shutterstock1331249339.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/6y8x4dhy/Dr__Mae_Headshot.jpg By Dr Mae Al Mansoori, Director, R&D Talent Enablement, Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) Gulf News en 2026-06-22T13:11:26.248+04:00 Why STEM talent is lost years before graduation GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/10x-properties-investor-meet-at-atlantis-dubai-sets-stage-for-10x-expo-2026-1.500582583 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/8clexj53/TENX.jpg From left to right: Mohammed Ghanim Mustafa – Director General, Ras Al Khaimah Radio Authority; Sukesh Govindan, CEO, 10X Properties; Dr Hussain Yaslam Binsumad – Director of Investment; Mohamed Al Dahouri – Member, Sharjah Consultative Council and Haitham Mohammed Al Raeisi – Chairman, Safety and Emergency Security Association during 10X Properties Investor Business Meet in Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T13:11:06.375+04:00 10X Properties’ Investor Meet at Atlantis Dubai sets stage for 10X EXPO 2026 Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/sport/preview-messi-mbappe-haaland-in-world-cup-action-1.500582561 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/cjsgh2po/MESSI-MBAPPE-AND-HALLAND.jpg This is why we love the World Cup! https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/ylong6ph/ANI_20260622070848.jpg Argentina got off to the perfect start in their first World Cup match https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/5omsbgy4/preview.jpg Lionel Messi has the joint most World Cup goals https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/rm03pcox/newsml_afp_com_20260616T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282268074.jpeg Desire Doue in action for France against Senegal https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/fyy6xkoe/newsml_afp_com_20260621T194624Z_doc_b7tl8fu.jpeg Kylian Mbappe is in hot form heading into the game against Iraq https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/h4nxz9cz/newsml_afp_com_20260616T000000Z_PH_GTY_2281959577.jpeg Norway applaud fans after the 4-1 win during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match against Iraq https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/kwhgboie/newsml_afp_com_20260616T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282070201.jpeg Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut for Norway Gulf News en 2026-06-22T13:08:37.829+04:00 Preview: Messi, Mbappe & Haaland in World Cup action   Sport, World Cup, Football, Lionel Messi, FIFA World Cup, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland https://gulfnews.com/opinion/beyond-skyscrapers-why-dubai-is-building-the-worlds-most-civilised-city-1.500582571 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/2tsschoj/DUBAI_FRAME_1_1634741452290_17c9e2efe23_original_ratio.jpg Dubai has always looked beyond immediate needs and focused on long-term outcomes. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T13:07:06.485+04:00 Beyond skyscrapers: Why Dubai is building the world’s most civilised city Opinion, UAE https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/ajman-university-enters-worlds-top-400-in-qs-world-university-rankings-2027-2-1.500582570 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/zn5578ns/93548.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-22T12:54:16.791+04:00 Ajman University enters world’s top 400 in QS World University Rankings 2027 GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/uk-prime-minister-keir-starmer-announces-resignation-2-1.500582556 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/rio46192/newsml_afp_com_20260622T083440Z_doc_b7un3zq.jpeg Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes a statement on his future outside 10 Downing Street on the morning of June 22, 2026, in London. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T12:45:19.378+04:00 UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation Europe, UK https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pankaj-tripathis-elder-brother-hospitalised-after-axe-attack-over-land-dispute-in-bihar-1.500582539 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-02/iz21cgjn/202511023561631.jpg Pankaj Tripathi’s brother was attacked in Bihar Gulf News en 2026-06-22T12:33:08.523+04:00 Pankaj Tripathi’s elder brother hospitalised after axe attack over land dispute in Bihar Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egypt-court-sentences-former-judge-to-life-for-killing-ex-wife-in-public-1.500582534 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/04yfpbyp/Court-ruling.webp The Giza Criminal Court found the defendant guilty of the premeditated murder of his former wife after opening fire on her in a tourist area crowded with pedestrians. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T12:30:23.076+04:00 Egypt court sentences former judge to life for killing ex-wife in public Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2026-closing-in-on-unwanted-own-goal-record-1.500582510 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/ec2wbjy7/newsml_afp_com_20260621T174725Z_doc_b7tg2rt.jpeg Saudi Arabia's defender #03 Ali Lajami (R) and Saudi Arabia's defender #05 Hassan Al-Tambakti (L) fights for the ball with Spain's midfielder #06 Mikel Merino (C) during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Spain and Saudi Arabia at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on June 21, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/ec2wbjy7/newsml_afp_com_20260621T174725Z_doc_b7tg2rt.jpeg Saudi Arabia's defender #03 Ali Lajami (R) and Saudi Arabia's defender #05 Hassan Al-Tambakti (L) fights for the ball with Spain's midfielder #06 Mikel Merino (C) during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Spain and Saudi Arabia at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on June 21, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T12:26:16.658+04:00 World Cup 2026 closing in on unwanted own goal record World Cup, football https://gulfnews.com/sport/the-painful-history-behind-egypts-first-world-cup-victory-1.500582511 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/rqu5mvct/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-22-2026-120654-PM.png Egypt finally ends torrid World Cup winless run https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/4fyqr4vk/newsml_afp_com_20260621T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282690884.jpeg The celebrations were wild from the Egyptian players and fans https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/lr2grzix/EGYPT_2018. Egypt have often failed on the big stage https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/rnvtday1/newsml_afp_com_20260621T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282690161.jpeg Mohamed Salah hitting form is exactly what Egypt need if they're to go on and have a successful tournament Gulf News en 2026-06-22T12:24:26.253+04:00 The Painful History Behind Egypt's First World Cup Victory Sport, Football, World Cup, Mohamed Salah, FIFA World Cup, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/she-came-for-anthropology-and-stayed-for-me-the-lagaan-love-story-from-the-movie-set-that-led-to-a-26-year-marriage-1.500582513 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/slj0ebh7/aminhajeefilmpost271020251008143752391041567776056-2026-06-177d26c345a4d7f9e811d2a8ffd78e15.jpg.avif Amin Hajee’s wedding with Charlotte had Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao in attendance. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/wk3dd616/charlotte-amin-and-aamir.jpg.avif Aamir Khan with Charlotte with Amin Hajee https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/4ps40bxr/charlotte-amin.jpg.webp Charlotte, Amin Hajee, and their daughters at the 25th anniversary celebration of Lagaan. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/576obvk2/Amin-Hajee-played-Bagga-in-Lagaan.jpg.webp Amin Hajee as Bagga in Lagaan Gulf News en 2026-06-22T12:20:42.327+04:00 'She came for anthropology and stayed for me': The Lagaan love story from the movie set that led to a 26-year marriage Entertainment, BollyWood, bollywood, Aamir Khan https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/sharjah-announces-new-truck-movement-rules-on-emirates-road-from-june-23-1.500582522 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/yaxslpo5/127.jpg The authority said the changes are part of continued efforts to develop Sharjah’s road network Gulf News en 2026-06-22T12:17:47.433+04:00 Sharjah announces new truck movement rules on Emirates Road from June 23 Transport https://gulfnews.com/business/property/imtiaz-sells-out-dh2-billion-raw-district-project-on-launch-day-1.500582405 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/4hwsdneb/RAW-DISTRICT.jpg-1.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-06-22T12:09:52.565+04:00 Imtiaz sells out Dh2-billion RAW District Project on launch day Property, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/meet-curacaos-suzanne-huurman-the-only-female-doctor-at-the-2026-world-cup-1.500582502 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/8znhv6j7/Huurman.jpg Meet Curacao’s history-making Dr Huurman. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T12:06:01.986+04:00 Meet Curacao’s Suzanne Huurman, the only female head doctor at the 2026 World Cup World Cup, Football, Sport https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/how-holistic-development-shapes-effective-teaching-and-learning-1.500582478 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/62mb41o6/Al-Salam-School-Tasleem-Koser.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-22T12:02:17.539+04:00 How holistic development shapes effective teaching and learning GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-schools-begin-year-end-exams-as-ministry-rolls-out-anti-cheating-measures-1.500582492 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/sqtha332/exam.jpg Ministry says new system aims to protect fairness and ensure equal opportunities for students. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T11:57:24.305+04:00 UAE schools begin year-end exams as ministry rolls out anti-cheating measures Education, UAE schools https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/inside-global-schools-groups-blueprint-for-embedding-future-ready-skills-in-everyday-learning-1.500582495 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/n5w96hhd/Mr-Amol-Vaidya-Global-School.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-22T11:54:52.375+04:00 Inside Global Schools Group’s blueprint for embedding future-ready skills in everyday learning GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/three-teens-dead-five-injured-in-rare-philippine-school-shooting-1.500582333 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/7z9ui8sa/125.jpg Police investigators walk in front of the school entrance after a shooting incident at a high school compound in Tacloban City. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T11:52:25.555+04:00 Three students killed, seven injured in rare school shooting in central Philippines Philippines https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/confirmed-ebola-cases-in-congo-outbreak-top-1000-with-254-deaths-authorities-say-1.500582454 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/ahasyepc/preview.jpg Relatives of Vanisa Anifa, a 6-month-old orphaned girl who died of Ebola, attend her burial, in Bunia, Congo, Friday, June 19, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T11:50:17.721+04:00 Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say Congo Ebola outbreak Bundibugyo 1000 cases https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/how-pearl-wisdom-school-dubai-prepares-students-to-thrive-in-an-ever-changing-world-1.500582486 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/hw4hj788/Jaemi-Maam.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-22T11:47:46.948+04:00 How Pearl Wisdom School Dubai prepares students to thrive in an ever-changing world GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-and-travis-kelces-pre-wedding-bash-kicks-off-with-dazzling-fireworks-display-1.500582481 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-10/9opnllyo/Travis-Kelce-and-Taylor-Swift Travis Kelce, left, and Taylor Swift pose after the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Jan. 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T11:47:43.079+04:00 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pre-wedding bash kicks off with dazzling fireworks display Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-and-iran-enter-high-stakes-switzerland-talks-amid-renewed-hormuz-threat-and-lebanon-fighting-1.500581488 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/r8fbvfuo/newsml_afp_com_20260621T134829Z_doc_b7t23gf.jpeg US Vice President JD Vance (L) speaks next to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (C) and Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/e4o6549i/newsml_afp_com_20260621T141854Z_doc_b7t32nq.jpeg US Vice President JD Vance (3rdR), Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani speak together during a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex near Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, as part of talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/ekl1i7a2/Hormuz.jpg Residents swim in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz as a small motorboat passes cargo ships and other commercial vessels offshore near Bandar Abbas, in Iran. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/3mnukmgk/newsml_afp_com_20260621T102633Z_doc_b7rn2h3.jpeg US Vice President JD Vance (2ndL), US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff (2ndR) and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner (R) meet with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (2ndR) and Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir (L) at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/p2q892o3/newsml_afp_com_20260621T101920Z_doc_b7rn2gw.jpeg JD Vance reacts with Steve Witkoff while Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shakes hands with Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner as they meet at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/fia0bcqu/newsml_afp_com_20260621T095202Z_doc_b7rl9pg.jpeg US Vice President JD Vance (L) reacts, next to US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff (C) and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, to meet with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (no seen), at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026/ https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/0qv54oru/newsml_afp_com_20260621T094541Z_doc_b7rl9nr.jpeg Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) shakes hands with Switzerland's Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/cojwal29/newsml_afp_com_20260621T130226Z_doc_b7rx6w2.jpeg Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks next to US Vice President JD Vance and Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/2fxqoz09/newsml_afp_com_20260621T125738Z_doc_b7rx6uv.jpeg US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T11:47:32.274+04:00 Iran warns US to ‘be careful’ after Trump warning as Vance meets Iranian delegation in Switzerland Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-executes-five-convicted-murderers-after-death-sentences-upheld-by-highest-courts-1.500582441 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/ko4y9dt8/Kuwait-Public-Prosecution.jpeg Three Kuwaitis, an Egyptian and a stateless resident have been executed by hanging after being convicted of murder and other serious crimes. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T11:31:41.375+04:00 Kuwait executes five convicted murderers after death sentences upheld by highest courts Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-rescues-two-citizens-after-boat-breaks-down-off-yanbu-1.500582402 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/bqwt4g5l/Yanbu.webp Two Saudi citizens have been rescued after their vessel suffered a mechanical failure at sea off Yanbu governorate in the Medina region. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T11:30:58.644+04:00 Saudi Arabia rescues two citizens after boat breaks down off Yanbu Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/technology/ais-biggest-bottleneck-is-no-longer-chips-it-is-electricity-1.500582291 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/02/12/Space-X-Starship_18d9e7652b7_large.jpg With the Starship rocket's development, including the latest test flight on June 6, 2024, the idea is not that space will replace terrestrial data centres, but that it could become a practical outpost for especially power-hungry computing if the economics improve. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/wb7xld3c/newsml_afp_com_20251119T000000Z_PH_GTY_2247481493.jpeg Tesla CEO Elon Musk (L) talks with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum at the Kennedy Center on November 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/m57x24f9/AI-data-center.jpeg An AI data centre. For years, the industry's primary concern was designing faster chips. Today, companies are discovering that the harder problem is finding enough electricity to keep those chips running. If AI has become an energy business as much as a computing business, then the next frontier may not be defined by where the best processors are built—but by where power is most abundant. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T11:29:50.641+04:00 AI’s biggest bottleneck is no longer chips — it is electricity Technology https://gulfnews.com/uae/mohre-warns-uae-firms-ahead-of-emiratisation-deadline-1.500582465 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/11/11/shutterstock_1410253259-1668173731334_18466e71619_large.jpg The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) reminds private companies to meet Emiratisation targets by June 30 to avoid fines. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T11:25:35.674+04:00 MoHRE warns UAE firms ahead of Emiratisation deadline UAE, UAE jobs https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-make-encouraging-progress-in-high-stakes-peace-talks-despite-tensions-sparked-by-trump-remarks-1.500582406 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/3dg7dexc/newsml_afp_com_20260621T144504Z_doc_b7t67xd.jpeg Iran's delegation including Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Abbas Araghchi (C) and Speaker of the Islamic Parliament of Iran, Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf (3rdR) arrive for a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex near Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, as part of talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T10:56:14.685+04:00 US, Iran make 'encouraging progress' in high-stakes peace talks despite tensions sparked by Trump remarks Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/is-a-taylor-swift-wedding-invite-bringing-blake-lively-back-into-the-circle-heres-the-truth-1.500582414 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-20/gg6wrx8n/Untitled-design-6.png Taylor Swift and Blake Lively were rumoured to not be on talking terms since the latter's case against Justin Baldoni. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T10:55:27.657+04:00 Is a Taylor Swift wedding invite bringing Blake Lively back into the circle? Here's the truth Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/indias-t20-womens-world-cup-is-unravelling-1.500582423 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/mgi9jsnl/202606213834520.jpg Women’s T20 WC: Kapp hits career-best 81 not out as South Africa beat India by six wickets https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/1j80nfy9/SS_3473.JPG South Africa pulled off a shock win over favourites India Gulf News en 2026-06-22T10:52:58.008+04:00 India’s T20 Women's World Cup is Unravelling Sport, Cricket, india, ICC T20 WORLD CUP https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/petrofac-uae-staff-get-70-dues-after-six-month-wait-1.500581851 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-25/0efwfiif/Stock-Petrofac Petrofac operations https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-31/6a1j4g8m/Petrofac Petrofac Gulf News en 2026-06-22T10:36:09.986+04:00 Petrofac UAE staff get 70% dues after six-month wait Energy, UAE https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/over-500-dubai-residents-join-anis-sajan-for-international-yoga-day-session-at-danube-sports-world-1.500582374 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/sl8bt8kd/Yoga-with-Anis-Sajan.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-22T10:04:37.822+04:00 Over 500 Dubai residents join Anis Sajan for International Yoga Day Session at Danube Sports World Company News, Company News https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/salalah-khareef-season-2026-the-best-time-to-visit-weather-forecasts-and-itinerary-planning-1.500565124 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-24/ljdui7z1/shutterstock2511429325.jpg Discover how UAE residents can enjoy Salalah’s cool Khareef monsoon season with flights, visa information, top attractions, and travel tips. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-06/vuq0s1fd/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-04-at-8.45.13-PM.jpeg Wadi Darbat is natural valley in the Dhofar region of southern Oman, located approximately 30 kilometers east of Salalah. It is famous for its vibrant green landscapes, freshwater lake, and waterfalls https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-06/cs5vrgwe/IMG1835.jpg Salalah is famous for its ]waterfalls, which come alive during the Khareef (monsoon) season from July to September. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-06/ocl52r27/Fazayah-Copy.jpg Fazayah Beach is one of Oman’s most beautiful and secluded beaches, located in the Dhofar region near Salalah. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T10:01:28.907+04:00 Salalah Khareef season 2026: The best time to visit, weather forecasts, and itinerary planning Living-Ask-Us, Oman, UAE Travel, Oman https://gulfnews.com/technology/samsung-z-fold-8-vs-apple-iphone-fold-camera-battery-and-design-leaks-which-could-fit-your-needs-better-1.500582365 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-09/fc4nwjth/Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold-7-smartphones ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 smartphones during a media event ahead of Galaxy Unpacked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York, US, on Monday, July 7, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T09:53:03.795+04:00 Samsung Z Fold 8 vs Apple iPhone Fold: Camera, battery and design leaks — which could fit your needs better? Technology, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/dubai-gold-prices-rise-today-24k-still-dh39-below-june-peak-1.500582364 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/nikemrzy/Stock___Gold_17ec01f38a2_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-22T09:45:34.266+04:00 Dubai gold prices rise today, 24K still Dh39 below June peak Retail, YourMoney-Saving-Investment, UAE Gold, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/business/property/majid-al-futtaim-signs-31billion-new-cairo-development-deal-1.500582354 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/kuh2ht1y/8b3284dd-87b5-4a3f-9740-db18358f14d8.jpg The large-scale mixed-use development spanning over 550 feddans (approx. 2.32 million square metres) is set to be delivered in phases as part of Mada City in New Cairo. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T09:33:17.924+04:00 Majid Al Futtaim signs $3.1billion New Cairo development deal Property, UAE, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/one-experiment-with-drugs-can-end-in-prison-sharjah-police-warn-1.500582286 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/sxxtthba/drug-awareness-2.jpg Police highlight how drug use can spiral from experiment to habit and total control loss. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/y5gywssi/drug_awareness_3.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/9iyh4y8g/drug_awareness_1.jpg Awareness video shows how curiosity can lead to addiction and prison Gulf News en 2026-06-22T09:31:24.972+04:00 One experiment with drugs can end in prison, Sharjah Police warn Crime, crime, Sharjah, Sharjah Police https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-warning-of-rough-seas-as-typhoon-francisco-threatens-parts-of-northern-luzon-1.500582349 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/kdrjp7b7/FRANCISCO.jpg Typhoon Francisco's location as seen from a weather satellite. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T09:21:02.913+04:00 Philippines: Typhoon 'Francisco' threatens parts of Luzon Philippines https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/inside-anshula-kapoors-wedding-kickoff-janhvi-khushi-and-arjun-kapoor-mark-a-spiritual-start-to-celebrations-1.500582337 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/37vmrvqj/Shaadi-begins-❤️❤️❤️❤️🧿-JaiMataDi-AnshulaRohan-❤️🧿.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-22T09:16:25.735+04:00 Inside Anshula Kapoor’s wedding kickoff: Janhvi, Khushi and Arjun Kapoor mark a spiritual start to celebrations Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/your-money/saving-investment/indian-rupee-pakistani-rupee-and-philippine-peso-stay-soft-lifting-dirham-value-for-expats-should-you-remit-now-1.500301712 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/3o0y721c/STAFFBUS_260605_Al_Ansari_Exchange_VSAKLANI_181780888245393.jpg Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T08:44:53.898+04:00 Indian rupee, Pakistani rupee and Philippine peso stay soft, lifting dirham value for expats. Should you remit now? YourMoney-Saving-Investment, Pakistan, Philippines, India, Markets, Pakistan, Indian Rupee, india, Philippines, Philippine peso, UAE remittance https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/emirates-nbds-275b-rbl-bank-deal-marks-a-turning-point-for-uae-india-finance-1.500582319 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-19/4nky7azt/RBL-Bank-Bloomberg.jpg RBL Bank https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-12/uz3cbsa4/Suvo-Sarkar.jpg Suvo Sarkar Gulf News en 2026-06-22T08:31:58.518+04:00 Emirates NBD’s $2.75b RBL Bank deal marks a turning point for UAE-India finance Analysis, Banking, Emirates NBD https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/heat-and-drinks-breaks-help-underdogs-at-world-cup-says-argentina-coach-lionel-scaloni-1.500582211 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/ifecpyu7/newsml_afp_com_20260621T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282685864.jpeg Head coach Lionel Scaloni of Argentina speaks to the media during the press conference ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Austria at Dallas Stadium on June 21, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T08:16:12.586+04:00 Heat and drinks breaks help underdogs at World Cup, says Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/iq-of-a-fruit-fly-house-of-the-dragon-season-3-episode-1-leaves-fans-questioning-logic-dragons-and-deaths-1.500582300 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/kkdo4eox/dragons.jpg Matt Smith as Daemon in House of the Dragon Gulf News en 2026-06-22T08:07:21.767+04:00 ‘IQ of a fruit fly’: House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1 leaves fans questioning logic, dragons and deaths Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/egypt-make-world-cup-history-with-3-1-win-over-new-zealand-1.500582297 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/0qbcltxs/newsml_afp_com_20260621T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282689550.jpeg Mohamed Salahof Egypt celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match against New Zealand at BC Place Vancouver on June 21, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T07:56:57.262+04:00 Egypt make World Cup history with 3-1 win over New Zealand World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/cape-verdes-dream-run-continues-with-comeback-draw-against-uruguay-1.500582289 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/kpafcpcf/newsml_afp_com_20260621T235303Z_doc_b7ty6ye.jpeg Cape Verde's forward Helio Varela celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match against Uruguay at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on June 21, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T07:49:21.331+04:00 Cape Verde's dream run continues with comeback draw against Uruguay World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/karisma-kapoor-marks-35-years-in-bollywood-recalls-prem-qaidi-debut-i-was-straight-out-of-school-1.500582279 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/8b3abl13/karisma-kapoor.jpg Over the years, Karisma has witnessed Bollywood's shift from film reels to digital cameras and from post-production dubbing to sync-sound recording Gulf News en 2026-06-22T07:41:08.448+04:00 Karisma Kapoor marks 35 years in Bollywood, recalls Prem Qaidi debut: ‘I was straight out of school’ Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/iran-plays-10-man-belgium-to-0-0-draw-at-world-cup-1.500582281 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/nureqyy5/newsml_afp_com_20260621T210029Z_doc_b7tt4gu.jpeg Iran's goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand makes a save during the 2026 World Cup Group G football match against Belgium at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 21, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T07:40:36.517+04:00 Iran play 10-man Belgium to 0-0 draw at World Cup World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-forecast-temperatures-to-hit-49c-with-humid-foggy-conditions-and-chance-of-rain-this-week-1.500582228 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/780ense9/NAT_DUBAI_RAIN_1_1674748472394_185eec9ac52_original_ratio.jpg The UAE is expected to see three days of rain from Tuesday through Thursday. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T07:26:33.281+04:00 UAE weather forecast: Temperatures to hit 49°C with humid, foggy conditions and chance of rain this week Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/home-and-kitchen/7-best-early-prime-day-tech-deals-in-uae-2026-dji-osmo-pocket-3-samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-lead-picks-1.500582056 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/9nepiyr8/Stock_child_screen_tablet_computer_1740be3350e_original_ratio.jpg Several other tech picks offer strong value, making this one of the most compelling early deal drops of the season. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T07:00:00.000+04:00 7 best early Prime Day tech deals in UAE 2026: DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 lead picks BestBuys-Home-and-Kitchen https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/why-btss-music-videos-feel-like-films-decoding-merry-go-round-sugas-storm-and-the-carousel-of-emotions-1.500582105 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/9t8zqrqj/tannies.jpeg Often read as a meditation on separation and distance, Merry Go Round brings the sensation of being caught in cycles that feel impossible to escape, where adulthood itself becomes a spinning ride you can’t quite step off. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T07:00:00.000+04:00 Why BTS’s music videos feel like films: Decoding Merry Go Round, Suga’s storm and the carousel of emotions Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/what-you-should-know-about-moving-between-uae-dirhams-and-digital-assets-1.500579938 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/1meqnft3/shutterstock1170396109.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/u8f4yu52/KYC-1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-22T07:00:00.000+04:00 What you should know about moving between UAE dirhams and digital assets Banking, Native https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/brent-crude-drops-to-79-oil-markets-mixed-as-iran-israel-announce-halt-of-offensive-easing-war-fears-1.500582232 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/ebulnyyq/Oil_1719abfa314_original_ratio.jpg Oil futures fell on Monday (June 22, 2026) of hopes of stability as both Iran and Israel announced a halt to military operations while US-Iran talks are ongoing in Lucerne, Switzerland. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/7ytzay2t/Screenshot-2026-06-22-at-9.34.22-AM.png Key crude prices as of 10.33am Tokyo time on Monday, June 22, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T05:48:56.019+04:00 Brent crude drops to $79: Oil markets mixed as Iran, Israel announce halt of offensive, easing war fears Energy, Mena https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/lamine-yamal-breaks-messis-record-as-spain-crush-saudi-arabia-1.500582115 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/o8eciytl/preview.jpg Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Saudi Arabia in Atlanta, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S.Lesser) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/o8eciytl/preview.jpg Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Saudi Arabia in Atlanta, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S.Lesser) Gulf News en 2026-06-22T05:32:00.000+04:00 Lamine Yamal breaks Messi's record as Spain crush Saudi Arabia World Cup, football https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-us-agree-roadmap-to-final-deal-within-60-days-qatar-pakistan-mediators-1.500582214 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/ccuuz3i4/newsml_afp_com_20260621T144937Z_doc_b7t67xw.jpeg US Vice President JD Vance speaks (R) looks on next to US President's son-in-law Jared Kushner (L) prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, as part of high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T05:31:25.326+04:00 Iran, US agree roadmap to final deal within 60 days: Qatar, Pakistan mediators Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/ship-traffic-slows-as-strait-of-hormuz-uncertainty-deepens-1.500582139 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/f4ovi7mu/preview.jpg A small motorboat passes anchored vessels in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on June 11, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T05:27:00.000+04:00 Ship traffic slows as Strait of Hormuz uncertainty deepens Mena, World, Americas, Gulf, Iran, americas, Gulf https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/irans-challenges-at-world-cup-swirl-outside-draw-with-belgium-1.500582180 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/ihr5j5qb/preview.jpg An Iranian fan is removed from the pitch by security at the end of the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) Gulf News en 2026-06-22T05:15:13.995+04:00 Iran's challenges at World Cup swirl outside draw with Belgium iran world cup belgium protest https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/russian-occupied-crimea-suspends-fuel-sales-moscow-backed-governor-1.500581615 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/3whwwy1l/2000x1333.webp Cars line up at a petrol station in Simferopol, Crimea, last week. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/swv3s9fu/2000x1333.webp Cars line up at a petrol station in Simferopol, Crimea, last week. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T05:01:17.246+04:00 Russian-occupied Crimea suspends fuel sales: Moscow-backed governor Europe https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/beyond-plastic-the-next-circular-economy-challenge-1.500579108 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/8hmv1730/OPN-Beyond-plastic-Read-Only.jpg Recycled, recyclable, and compostable alternatives to conventional plastics all have a role to play in reducing waste and supporting more sustainable consumption. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T05:01:00.000+04:00 Beyond plastic: The next circular economy challenge Op-Eds, Environment, Environment https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/uae-residents-rethink-loans-credit-cards-as-rising-costs-change-borrowing-habits-1.500581888 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/08/12/Stock-Personal-Loan_191458ed882_large.jpg UAE consumers are becoming more selective about borrowing decisions as higher costs and changing spending patterns reshape demand for loans, credit cards and other forms of financing. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T05:00:00.000+04:00 UAE residents rethink loans, credit cards as rising costs change borrowing habits economy, Your Money, UAE banks https://gulfnews.com/uae/uaes-under-15-social-media-ban-what-tiktok-instagram-snapchat-facebook-x-must-do-and-penalties-if-they-dont-1.500582129 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/01/31/Children-using-social-media-stock_18d6006c810_large.jpg Photo used for illustrative purposes Gulf News en 2026-06-22T05:00:00.000+04:00 UAE's under-15 social media ban: What TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, X must do and penalties if they don't UAE, Media, UAE, technology, social media, Education, UAE schools, Health https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/house-of-the-dragon-season-3-review-the-game-of-thrones-prequel-finally-roars-in-fire-blood-and-grief-1.500582026 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/mce2qqz6/emma.jpeg Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T05:00:00.000+04:00 House of the Dragon Season 3 review: The Game of Thrones prequel finally roars in fire, blood and grief Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/israeli-military-says-killed-two-near-west-bank-settlement-1.500582164 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/4xj7n0e3/newsml_afp_com_20260619T125603Z_doc_b7mn4hb.jpeg Protesters and local Palestinian landowners, who say some of their land was taken for the newly built Mount Tarousa settlement (background), run from tear gas fired by Israeli security forces blocking a road leading to the hilltop during a rally against the settlement near Dura in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on June 19, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T04:49:38.730+04:00 Israeli military says killed two near West Bank settlement Mena https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/yamal-kickstarts-spain-world-cup-bid-as-cape-verde-stun-uruguay-1.500581609 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/7t6ubnpa/newsml_afp_com_20260621T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282676207.jpeg Spain got their World Cup campaign back on track with a 4-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia on Sunday as debutants Cape Verde conjured another memorable performance to snatch a draw with Uruguay. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/nwpjgo7v/newsml_afp_com_20260621T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282676119.jpeg Lamine Yamal #19 of Spain during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Spain and Saudi Arabia at Atlanta Stadium on June 21, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T04:32:06.112+04:00 Yamal kickstarts Spain World Cup bid as Cape Verde stun Uruguay World Cup https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/brexit-sent-uk-firms-looking-beyond-europe-and-dubai-became-the-winner-1.500581740 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/ykahbuzu/newsml_afp_com_20260620T020018Z_doc_b7nb7kj.jpeg A man waves both a Union flag and a European flag together on College Green outside The Houses of Parliament at an anti-Brexit protest in central London on June 28, 2016. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/02/09/brexit-1644418683206_17edefdd17b_large.jpg A person holds a banner as anti-brexit demonstrators protest outside the Houses of Parliament, in London, Britain February 9, 2022. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-22/byyrup7n/image00005.jpg Katy Keenan, CEO of the British Chamber of Commerce Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/j5d99d7h/Dr_Jelena_Janjusevic_18e75b7e210_author.jpg Dr Jelena Janjusevic https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/d8ebl1ko/brexit_16fff3ba7ce_original_ratio.jpg Brexit supporters celebrate during a rally outside Stormont in Belfast, Northern Ireland as Britain left the European Union on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T04:00:00.000+04:00 Brexit sent UK firms looking beyond Europe, and Dubai became the winner economy, Brexit https://gulfnews.com/business/property/abu-dhabi-to-host-the-forbes-middle-east-building-the-future-summit-2026-1.500582190 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/5jj9lhw0/IMG5452.jpeg An aerial view of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Gulf News en 2026-06-22T03:56:31.281+04:00 Abu Dhabi unveils Dh200 billion mega buildout: 600+ projects to transform housing, transport, healthcare and turn Emirate into global hub Property https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-what-to-know-messi-mbappe-and-haaland-back-in-action-1.500582177 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/9esxkzu6/preview.jpg Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring their second goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-17/crq562r6/newsml_afp_com_20260616T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282070367.jpeg Erling Haaland #9 of Norway during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between IR Iran and Norway at Boston Stadium on June 16, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/v0pntak6/newsml_afp_com_20260621T195610Z_doc_b7tp8kq.jpeg France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe arrives at an MD-1 press conference at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 21, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between France and Iraq. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T03:28:29.565+04:00 World Cup what to know: Messi, Mbappe and Haaland back in action world cup schedule results news https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egypt-pakistan-saudi-arabia-türkiye-affirm-us-iran-agreement-should-ensure-security-and-stability-of-gulf-region-1.500582063 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-30/9rfohssd/FM-meeting.jpg Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar with Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Türkiye in Islamabad. File photo Gulf News en 2026-06-22T02:22:04.901+04:00 Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye affirm US-Iran agreement should ensure security and stability of Gulf region Mena https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/toy-story-5-rakes-in-the-biggest-box-office-debut-of-the-year-with-a-franchise-best-160-million-1.500582046 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/4w6hu7cy/preview.jpg Tom Hanks, left, and Tim Allen pose for photographers with people costumed as the characters Woody and Buzz Lightyear upon arrival at a launch event for the film 'Toy Story 5' on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in London. (Photo by Millie Turner/Invision/AP) Gulf News en 2026-06-22T02:11:40.988+04:00 'Toy Story 5' rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million Toy Story 5 box office Disclosure Day Obsession https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/explosion-at-qatars-ras-laffan-industrial-zone-leaves-several-injured-1.500582131 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-28/0omsauk3/Qatar_gas_17820bf6a24_original_ratio.jpg An explosion at a factory in Qatar injured 54 people and left 18 missing, the Gulf state's interior ministry said Monday. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T02:08:27.845+04:00 Qatar factory explosion injures 54: interior ministry Qatar, Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-says-repairs-to-begin-immediately-for-washington-pool-renovation-1.500581524 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-03/x6fnjmtm/newsml_afp_com_20260603T000000Z_PH_GTY_2279678843.jpeg President Donald Trump displays a rendering of his proposed renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on June 03, 2026 in Washington, DC. The landmark is being painted as part of President Trump's efforts to repair Washington D.C. in preparation for the Nation's 250th birthday. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T02:04:59.145+04:00 Trump says repairs to begin 'immediately' for Washington pool renovation Americas https://gulfnews.com/sport/uae-riders-claim-top-three-spots-in-emirates-global-endurance-series-opener-in-france-1.500582135 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/dl5qatsv/vv104sk11ka1rd9po.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-06-22T02:01:30.719+04:00 UAE riders claim top three spots in Emirates Global Endurance Series opener in France Sport https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/7-killed-and-dozens-injured-following-series-of-weekend-shootings-in-chicago-1.500582111 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/30f2bytb/preview.jpg FILE - The Chicago city skyline is seen Aug. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File) Gulf News en 2026-06-22T01:58:09.713+04:00 7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago chicago shooting trump pritzker https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/european-heatwave-sweeps-across-continent-1.500582138 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/jsnhabz0/FRANCE_5_1660227027286_1828d3e0176_original_ratio.jpg Volunteer farmers help to fight against flames at a wildfire near Belin-Beliet, southwestern France. Wildfires have broken out across Europe this summer as successive heatwaves bake the continent, bring record temperatures and renew focus on climate change risks to industry and livelihoods. Gulf News en 2026-06-22T01:38:30.368+04:00 European heatwave sweeps across continent Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/massive-explosion-at-qatar-factory-no-gas-leaks-reported-1.500582130 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/gat1g2jk/Qatarflag Technical malfunction triggers Qatar factory blast; injuries reported, no gas leak Gulf News en 2026-06-21T23:57:31.514+04:00 Qatar factory explosion leaves several injured, no gas leak detected Qatar, Qatar https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/usiran-talks-iranian-delegation-skips-photo-op-after-trumps-latest-threats-1.500582120 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/9c6i8blo/newsml_afp_com_20260621T144504Z_doc_b7t67xa.jpeg Iran's delegation including Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Abbas Araghchi (C) and Speaker of the Islamic Parliament of Iran, Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf (2ndR) arrive for a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex near Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, as part of talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/km1yj5s1/newsml_afp_com_20260621T183141Z_doc_b7tk2th.jpeg US Vice President JD Vance looks on next to U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, as Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi shakes hands with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, as part of high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/aeifdpie/newsml_afp_com_20260621T173042Z_doc_b7tf6py.jpeg US Vice President JD Vance listens to US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner as they attend a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, as part of high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/aeds9bq1/newsml_afp_com_20260621T173000Z_doc_b7te68e.jpeg US Vice President JD Vance attends a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, as part of high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/ccuuz3i4/newsml_afp_com_20260621T144937Z_doc_b7t67xw.jpeg US Vice President JD Vance speaks (R) looks on next to US President's son-in-law Jared Kushner (L) prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, as part of high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/dqxc5iqy/newsml_afp_com_20260621T142317Z_doc_b7t32qt.jpeg US Vice President JD Vance looks on prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, as part of high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T23:34:33.080+04:00 US–Iran talks: Iranian delegation skips photo-op after Trump’s latest threats Mena, Pakistan, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/digital-dubai-boosts-global-city-ranking-to-top-5-with-dh1-trillion-value-brand-finance-1.500582112 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/3xsy8jn5/Stock_Dubai_skyline_179743d6c72_original_ratio.jpg Digital Dubai powers emirate’s rise to top five global city brands with nearly Dh1 trillion value https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/vp5sxryv/HLWmo9IbMAA-9bN.jpg Brand Finance study credits Digital Dubai with Dh31 billion boost as city climbs global place brand rankings Gulf News en 2026-06-21T22:54:10.059+04:00 Digital Dubai boosts global city ranking to top 5 with Dh1 trillion value: Brand Finance UAE, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-yamal-scores-as-spain-beat-saudi-arabia-4-0-1.500582094 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/pazxh1wf/preview.jpg Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Saudi Arabia in Atlanta, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S.Lesser) Gulf News en 2026-06-21T22:14:53.175+04:00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Yamal scores as Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 World Cup, football, Saudi Arabia, FIFA World Cup, spain https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/loggerhead-sea-turtle-returns-to-birthplace-in-omans-beach-after-12-years-1.500582053 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/neztpwfl/Turtule.jpg Oman's environmental specialists have recorded the return of a loggerhead sea turtle to a nesting beach on Masirah Island 12 years after it was first tagged. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T21:31:13.878+04:00 Loggerhead sea turtle returns to birthplace in Oman's beach after 12 years Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-police-win-16-awards-for-innovation-and-excellence-in-uae-1.500582013 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/j9vulh9x/Dubai-Police-Wins-16-Awards-at-Dubai-Quality-Group-Awards Dubai Police celebrate winning 16 awards at the Dubai Quality Group Awards. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/15bw4qhg/شرطة-دبي-تحصد-16-جائزة-ضمن-Dubai-Police-Wins-16-Awards-at-Dubai-Quality-Group-Awardsجوائز-مجموعة-دبي-5.jpg Dubai Police celebrate winning 16 awards at the Dubai Quality Group Awards. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T21:16:53.541+04:00 Dubai Police win 16 awards for innovation and excellence in UAE UAE, Dubai, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/what-washington-wants-from-fresh-iran-talks-on-nuclear-programme-hormuz-and-hezbollah-1.500582032 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/n0c6h98w/newsml_afp_com_20260621T135736Z_doc_b7t32p7.jpeg US Vice-President JD Vance (left) speaks next to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman bin Jassim Al Thani at the start of a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/3ja7twj0/newsml_afp_com_20260621T141355Z_doc_b7t3668.jpeg US Vice President JD Vance delivers a speech during a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex near Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, as part of talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T20:49:14.058+04:00 What Washington wants from fresh Iran talks on nuclear programme, Hormuz and Hezbollah Mena, Americas, Gulf, Pakistan, Qatar, Donald Trump, Israel, Iran, americas, Qatar https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-to-issue-guidelines-on-public-behaviour-and-celebrations-1.500582020 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/8jt94tnq/Civility-Committee.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-21T20:16:29.003+04:00 Dubai to issue guidelines on public behaviour and celebrations UAE, Government, UAE, Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/abu-dhabi-gets-new-direct-flights-from-navi-mumbai-as-indian-airline-launches-route-1.500582008 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/6lrku4r4/202606213833247.jpg Air India Express to operate direct Navi Mumbai-Abu Dhabi flights from July 15. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T20:05:54.759+04:00 Abu Dhabi gets new direct flights from Navi Mumbai as Indian airline launches route Aviation, Travel, travel, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/uae/forbes-middle-east-summit-2026-abu-dhabis-dh255b-infrastructure-bet-in-focus-1.500581998 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/yo85b4ru/IMG5684.jpeg Forbes Middle East gathers 3,000 leaders to map next-generation cities and investment Gulf News en 2026-06-21T19:52:41.257+04:00 Forbes Middle East Summit 2026: Abu Dhabi’s Dh255b infrastructure bet in focus UAE, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-encrypted-satellite-channels-are-pirated-and-their-content-stolen-online-1.500581956 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/qeo1pfdj/Password_manager_colleagues_1799924820e_original_ratio.jpeg From hacked receivers to rogue IPTV: the hidden machinery of TV signal theft Gulf News en 2026-06-21T19:42:42.913+04:00 How encrypted satellite channels are pirated and their content stolen online UAE, UAE, technology https://gulfnews.com/sport/dubai-schoolboy-watches-haaland-score-at-world-cup-after-viral-post-1.500581964 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/2urrj3q3/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-17-at-05.43.53.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/t3zz0csh/WhatsApp_Image_2026_06_13_at_00_22_43.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/kq82snif/WhatsApp_Image_2026_06_17_at_05_42_41.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-06-21T19:31:54.490+04:00 Dubai schoolboy watches Haaland score at World Cup after viral post Sport, World Cup, Football, football, Manchester City, FIFA World Cup, Erling Haaland https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/cbse-class-12-results-update-verification-and-re-evaluation-results-released-in-phases-1.500581963 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-15/hou7nsmy/CBSEstudents Students urged to rely on official CBSE updates amid phased result rollout Gulf News en 2026-06-21T19:13:14.448+04:00 CBSE Class 12 results update: Verification and re-evaluation results released in phases Education, CBSE, india, Education, UAE schools https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/jd-vances-favourite-indian-pakistani-people-remark-at-usiran-talks-goes-viral-1.500581919 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/h2bg9rfx/newsml_afp_com_20260621T134245Z_doc_b7t23gj.jpeg US Vice President JD Vance’s joke about wife and Pakistan Army chief steals spotlight from Iran talks Gulf News en 2026-06-21T18:19:34.385+04:00 JD Vance’s 'favourite' Indian, Pakistani people remark at US–Iran talks goes viral Americas, Pakistan, india, Iran, viral, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/sooryavanshis-record-11-ball-fifty-powers-india-a-to-tri-series-final-win-over-sri-lanka-a-1.500581867 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/xa8v8a04/HLUPwkObYAAnlTK.jpg Record-breaking 15-year-old leads India A to 66-run victory in A-team series decider Gulf News en 2026-06-21T17:03:31.585+04:00 Sooryavanshi’s record 11-ball fifty powers India A to tri-series final win over Sri Lanka A Cricket, cricket, BCCI, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/you-deserve-all-the-success-nayanthara-celebrates-samantha-as-maa-inti-bangaaram-makes-25-crore-worldwide-1.500581861 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/w3umolg2/Nayanthara__175db8663ec_original_ratio.jpg Nayanthara https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/04a1r25b/Screenshot-2026-06-21-at-4.52.19-PM.png Nayanthara, who took to her Instagram Stories to send a public shoutout to Samantha. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T16:55:13.015+04:00 'You deserve all the success': Nayanthara celebrates Samantha as Maa Inti Bangaaram makes ₹25 crore worldwide Entertainment, South-Indian https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/indian-expat-43-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-after-playing-badminton-in-uae-1.500581854 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/mqqno86j/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-21-at-12.29.06-PM.jpeg Anwar Sadiq's death took place just three days after Safwan Shanu died of a heart attack while playing cricket. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T16:47:08.023+04:00 Indian expat in UAE, 43, dies of cardiac arrest after playing badminton emergencies, Health, India, UAE, kerala, Indian expats, india, Ajman https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/saudi-arabia-pakistan-egypt-and-turkey-hold-high-level-talks-in-cairo-1.500581852 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/og4k5h5e/HLVWUZgWkAAUX5h.jpg Cairo meeting backs Islamabad MoU, urges de-escalation and regional stability Gulf News en 2026-06-21T16:42:25.556+04:00 Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey hold high-level talks in Cairo Pakistan, Mena, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/neet-ug-row-nagpur-student-faces-twist-after-abu-dhabi-centre-mix-up-claim-1.500581840 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/a080mlf9/newsml_afp_com_20260621T102347Z_doc_b7rl9rk.jpeg Medical students arrive to appear for the NEET-UG re-examination in New Delhi on June 21, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T16:27:25.679+04:00 NEET-UG row: Nagpur student faces twist after Abu Dhabi centre mix-up claim India, Education https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/malayalam-actors-body-amma-in-crisis-shwetha-menon-confirms-mass-resignation-amid-controversy-1.500581815 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-15/raz9p9vl/202507293466008.jpg Women-led committee’s historic tenure ends in no-confidence and deep internal rifts https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-09/9ajuaze3/ANI_20260609145529.jpg Ansiba Haasan (Photo/ANI) Gulf News en 2026-06-21T16:06:26.743+04:00 Malayalam actors’ body A.M.M.A in crisis: Shwetha Menon confirms mass resignation amid controversy South-Indian, kerala cinema, malayalam cinema, Malayalam films https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/yash-returns-after-four-years-as-toxic-finally-locks-release-date-for-global-audiences-1.500581795 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-04/qr999cq8/YASH-TOXIC.jpg Yash in Toxic Gulf News en 2026-06-21T15:31:44.305+04:00 Yash returns after four years as Toxic finally locks release date for global audiences Entertainment, South-Indian https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/7-women-killed-in-toxic-gas-leak-at-tamil-nadu-seafood-plant-1.500581790 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/h3p90xsz/seven.webp The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) deployed a specialised Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) response team from Arakkonam. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T15:25:42.474+04:00 7 women killed in toxic gas leak at Tamil Nadu seafood plant India, india https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/uae-works-with-imf-to-align-finance-data-with-2014-global-standards-1.500581765 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-02/4m00d6lg/Stock-Abu-Dhabi-skyline-2025 Abu Dhabi skyline. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T15:03:35.352+04:00 UAE works with IMF to align finance data with 2014 global standards Banking, UAE, IMF https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-arrests-four-fugitives-convicted-in-180-million-public-fund-embezzlement-case-1.500581755 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/1iz7iiz5/202606213833087.jpg the suspects, including Three men and one woman have been arrested after being convicted in cases involving the misappropriation of public funds and causing serious damage to state finances, with losses estimated at about $180 million. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T14:46:47.905+04:00 Kuwait arrests four fugitives convicted in $180 million public fund embezzlement case Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-opens-private-tutoring-work-permits-to-students-teachers-and-employees-1.500581748 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/vah8stq6/STOCK_PRIVATE_TUTION___TEACHING_18c7d42fd35_original_ratio.jpg The initiative is designed to regulate private tutoring activities and provide legal pathways for qualified individuals to offer educational support services across the country. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T14:43:49.128+04:00 UAE opens private tutoring work permits to students, teachers and employees Education, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/saudi-arabia-uae-top-destinations-for-pakistani-job-seekers-1.500581746 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-04/6zwllq8v/20250204-Islamabad-International-Airport Although the conflict disrupted shipping routes and heightened tensions across the Gulf region, demand for overseas employment among Pakistanis appeared largely unaffected. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T14:33:46.576+04:00 Saudi Arabia, UAE top destinations for Pakistani job seekers despite conflict Pakistan, UAE, Saudi, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, UAE jobs, Bahrain, Qatar https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-rolls-out-mandatory-occupational-fitness-screening-for-workers-1.500581692 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/ah6lrita/Riyadh.webp Saudi Arabia has introduced mandatory occupational fitness and non-communicable disease screenings for all workers and employees through a phased rollout covering the public, private and non-profit sector. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T14:26:00.103+04:00 Saudi Arabia rolls out mandatory occupational fitness screening for workers Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egypt-uncovers-two-rare-ancient-tombs-and-burials-in-minya-1.500581734 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/6ba8bao9/New-discoveries.webp Two rare ancient toms were uncovered in Egypt's Minya, shedding new light on early Egypt and offering clues to early pyramid development. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T14:24:31.808+04:00 Egypt uncovers two rare ancient tombs and burials in Minya Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-arrests-over-15000-residency-labour-and-border-violators-in-one-week-1.500581620 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/npynluiv/Saudi-Public-Security.jpg Over 15,000 illegal residents have been arrested and more than 10,000 others deported in week-long sweep. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T14:22:39.272+04:00 Saudi Arabia arrests over 15,000 residency, labour and border violators in one week Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-update-three-days-of-rain-expected-from-tuesday-cooler-temperatures-by-thursday-1.500581729 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/gqp5d9k9/Dubairain The UAE will see rainfall from Tuesday through Thursday, accompanied by fog, mist and a drop in temperatures later in the week. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T14:06:55.348+04:00 UAE weather update: Three days of rain expected from Tuesday, cooler temperatures by Thursday Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/curacao-goalie-demands-statue-after-heroics-against-ecuador-1.500581736 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/q3u6od9m/newsml_afp_com_20260620T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282560519.jpeg Eloy Room of Curacao applauds fans after the 0-0 draw during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match against Ecuador at Kansas City Stadium on June 20, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T14:03:29.390+04:00 Curacao goalie demands statue after heroics against Ecuador World Cup https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/virat-kohli-returns-for-england-odis-hardik-pandya-left-out-1.500581730 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/tkcxhoki/newsml_afp_com_20260424T134958Z_doc_a8vg3e9.jpeg Virat Kohli Gulf News en 2026-06-21T13:56:00.958+04:00 Virat Kohli returns for England ODIs, Hardik Pandya left out Cricket, Virat Kohli https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/green-broker-training-programme-debuts-in-uae-1.500581720 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/t01yeblg/kotooo.jpg Javad Mahmoodi, Abdullatif Albitawi and Mohammad Reza Bartarang at the first Green Broker Training Programme Gulf News en 2026-06-21T13:43:37.986+04:00 Green broker training programme debuts in UAE Environment https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/neymar-called-a-work-from-home-striker-by-brazil-president-lula-1.500581716 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-14/4in5jhbj/newsml_afp_com_20260613T000000Z_PH_GTY_2281477678.jpeg Neymar Gulf News en 2026-06-21T13:42:49.911+04:00 Neymar called a ‘work-from-home’ striker by Brazil President Lula World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/uae/watch-dubai-police-join-indian-expats-to-celebrate-international-yoga-day-in-uae-1.500581691 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/hdt1zxqa/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-21-at-11.09.47-AM.jpeg The Dubai Police band performs at the International Yoga Day event at Dubai Police Officers' Club on Sunday morning. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/vdlxi1ua/WhatsApp_Image_2026_06_21_at_2_05_04_PM.jpeg Jitendra Vaidya during his headstand performance at the event in Louvre Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T13:26:12.397+04:00 Watch: Dubai Police join Indian expats to celebrate International Yoga Day in UAE UAE, Health, Health Fitness, India, UAE, Indian expats, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/dubai-police-warn-drivers-after-red-light-crashes-kill-four-1.500581686 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/4z6bpkun/HLVJUHga0AADgXI.jpg Police urge motorists to slow down and avoid risky split-second decisions. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/u4bs0qpx/accident.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-21T13:10:17.093+04:00 Dubai Police warn drivers after red-light violations kill four emergencies, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/sharjah-offers-50-licence-fee-cuts-and-payment-deferrals-for-businesses-1.500581676 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/02/25/Stock-Sharjah-weather-skyline-property_177d9b099bf_large.jpg Sharjah skyline Gulf News en 2026-06-21T13:07:11.354+04:00 Sharjah offers 50% licence fee cuts and payment deferrals for businesses economy, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/dewa-international-launched-to-take-dubais-power-and-water-model-global-1.500581653 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/s1jlv20f/f7f31ae0-3457-4861-be9f-4cd2402869e7.jpg Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, announced in the presence of Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the establishment of ‘DEWA International’. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/2cykt2ht/1374a431_1cf0_48cc_af75_245f0649140e.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/roi7kaf9/sheikh-ahmed.jpg Sheikh ahmed https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-28/5gxqayv6/HE-Saeed-Mohammed-Al-Tayer-MD-CEO-of-DEWA.JPG Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA Gulf News en 2026-06-21T12:44:56.992+04:00 DEWA International launched to take Dubai’s power and water model global Energy, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/technology/abu-dhabi-based-ai-firm-hits-3bn-valuation-after-260m-raise-1.500581664 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/6673lflu/founder.jpg Shalev Hulio and Sebastian Kurz, Co-founders of Abu Dhabi-based Dream, sovereign AI and cyber defence company Gulf News en 2026-06-21T12:44:28.542+04:00 Abu Dhabi-based AI firm hits $3bn valuation after $260m raise Technology https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/dubai-crown-prince-pays-tribute-to-sheikh-mohammed-on-fathers-day-1.500581644 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/ihqoqsuk/MBR.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-21T12:40:18.032+04:00 Dubai Crown Prince pays tribute to Sheikh Mohammed on Father’s Day Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/ask-gulf-news-can-your-employer-force-you-to-travel-after-termination-1.500581639 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/qan8d302/Untitled-design-63.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-21T12:18:47.471+04:00 Ask Gulf News: Can your employer force you to travel after termination? Ask Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/ask-gulf-news-can-a-separated-father-travel-abroad-with-his-child-without-the-mothers-consent-1.500581643 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/mdiuvrhu/Untitled-design-64.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-21T12:18:42.587+04:00 Ask Gulf News: Can a separated father travel abroad with his child without the Mother's consent? Ask Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/who-is-gauri-spratt-meet-the-woman-aamir-khan-says-he-is-already-married-to-in-his-heart-1.500581625 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-29/zzyft72b/newsml_afp_com_20260118T043655Z_doc_9344842.jpeg Bollywood actor Aamir Khan (L), along with his girlfriend Gauri Spratt, attends the film producer Ramesh Taurani’s 65th birthday celebrations in Mumbai on January 17, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-18/fbkzhv9o/newsml_afp_com_20260118T043655Z_doc_934484f.jpeg Bollywood actor Aamir Khan (C), along with his girlfriend Gauri Spratt (R), attends the film producer Ramesh Taurani’s 65th birthday celebrations in Mumbai on January 17, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/9ajvm5o4/202606113820953.jpg Aamir Khan and to-be-wife Gauri Spratt walk hand in hand at airport ahead of July wedding Gulf News en 2026-06-21T11:58:50.027+04:00 Who is Gauri Spratt? Meet the woman Aamir Khan says he is 'already married to in his heart' Entertainment, BollyWood, bollywood, Aamir Khan https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sheikh-mohammed-pays-tribute-to-late-sheikh-rashid-on-fathers-day-1.500581613 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/b2dux2h4/20_16a3106f51a__FATHER_WITH_SHAIKH_ZAYED_resources1_16a3106f51a_original_ratio.jpg Sheikh Mohammed's father, Sheikh Rashid (left), the late ruler of Dubai, with the late Sheikh Zayed, the first ruler of the UAE and the country's Founding Father. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T11:32:53.295+04:00 Sheikh Mohammed pays tribute to late Sheikh Rashid on Father’s Day Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-sends-786-tonnes-of-aid-to-gaza-under-operation-chivalrous-knight-3-1.500581608 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/4ep7yf89/GAza.jpg UAE teams in Al Arish coordinate ongoing relief to support Palestinian families. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T11:18:56.596+04:00 UAE sends 786 tonnes of aid to Gaza under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 Government, Mena, Gaza https://gulfnews.com/business/property/8-uae-projects-that-could-change-your-commute-holidays-and-property-choices-1.500532317 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-07/41ku39ae/COMBO-EIGHT.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-30/66tsoi13/ETIHAD-RAIL-14344.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-23/x2036vix/Dubai-Metro-Gold-Line https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-07/tesicvnq/DIFC-Zabeel-District.jpg DIFC Zabeel District https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/03/30/Stock---Al-Maryah-Island_1873140f5c6_large.jpg The Al Maryah Island hosts Abu Dhabi Global Market. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-03/8nhtyl1g/newsml_afp_com_20251103T153459Z_doc_82ve8cq.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/15rd0rl8/MBR_PALM_JEBEL_ALI_1887290ccf4_large.jpg His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved the new futuristic development masterplan of Palm Jebel Ali. Part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, Palm Jebel Ali is one of a series of visionary projects being undertaken by world-leading Dubai-based real estate master developer Nakheel. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, were present during the approval of the masterplan. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-09/aede0x3w/Disney.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-27/c05xt5r0/Wynn_Al_Marjan_Island_2_1682608383571_187c346665b_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-21T11:06:26.639+04:00 8 UAE projects that could change your commute, holidays and property choices Property, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistans-mango-exports-shrink-as-middle-east-war-impacts-linger-1.500581598 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/hs45s70b/P1.jpg Workers sorting harvested mangoes at an orchard in Tando Allahyar district, in Pakistan's Sindh province. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/1aldwzgc/P2.jpg Workers carrying sorted mangoes at an orchard in Hyderabad City, in Pakistan's Sindh province. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/rk2g99d3/P3.jpg Waheed Ahmed, Chief Patron of the All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporter Association, speaking during an interview with AFP in Karachi. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/gc4gfa0j/P4.jpg Workers packing mangoes at a market in Karachi. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/zurg1abi/P5.jpg A worker harvesting mangoes from a tree at an orchard in Hyderabad City, in Pakistan's Sindh province. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T11:00:19.057+04:00 Pakistan's mango exports shrink as Middle East war impacts linger Pakistan, Business, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/visa-immigration/how-to-check-your-uae-visa-status-and-expiry-online-1.500394132 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-06/9exvjjng/Dubaiairport Picture used for illustrative purposes. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T10:59:20.591+04:00 How to check your UAE visa status and expiry online Living-Visa-Immigration, UAE Visas, UAE government services https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-expands-dedicated-bus-lanes-to-more-areas-to-cut-commute-times-1.500581603 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/pzizgwsn/bus-lane.jpg RTA says that bus journey times during peak hours are expected to fall by between 24 and 59 per cent on routes using the dedicated lanes. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/yf0pnycf/bus-lane-map.png Dedicated bus lanes network https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/92ydyk8b/bus-lane-two.jpg RTA says that some 30 per cent of its new 14.5-kilometre dedicated bus and taxi lanes project has been completed, Gulf News en 2026-06-21T10:59:00.037+04:00 Watch: Dubai expands dedicated bus, taxi lanes to more areas to cut commute times Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/samantha-once-said-that-child-will-be-everything-for-me-as-pregnancy-rumours-swirl-online-1.500581585 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/ez2fpiuo/202604013729388.jpg Samantha Ruth Prabhu Gulf News en 2026-06-21T10:42:56.621+04:00 Samantha once said 'that child will be everything for me' as pregnancy rumours swirl online Entertainment, South-Indian https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-president-pays-tribute-to-late-sheikh-zayed-on-fathers-day-1.500581579 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/z7g60w74/Late-Sheikh-Zayed.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-21T10:23:43.783+04:00 UAE President pays tribute to late Sheikh Zayed on Father’s Day Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/2026-fifa-world-cup-ball-heads-to-space-as-nasa-studies-football-in-zero-gravity-1.500581577 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/5gybj0ad/nasa.jpg Astronauts aboard the ISS test how the Adidas-made Trionda behaves in microgravity. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/fijjv836/bALL-2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-21T10:13:48.425+04:00 2026 Fifa World Cup ball heads to space as NASA studies football in zero gravity World Cup, Americas, FIFA World Cup, NASA https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/shawk-the-hawk-has-got-5-of-his-6-predictions-right-next-up-spain-vs-saudi-arabia-1.500581571 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/459pwolg/Shawk-the-hawk Shawk the hawk predicts Spain vs Saudi Arabia https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/459pwolg/Shawk-the-hawk Shawk the hawk predicts Spain vs Saudi Arabia Gulf News en 2026-06-21T10:07:58.459+04:00 Shawk the hawk has got 5 of his 6 predictions right; Next up Spain vs Saudi Arabia World Cup, Shawk the Hawk Predictions https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/who-is-revati-sule-meet-the-bride-whose-mumbai-wedding-had-srk-dancing-and-salman-khan-in-attendance-1.500581556 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/bjovaom1/SnapInsta.to727190231179748418320253904437707844797381490n.jpg Revati is the daughter of NCP (SP) leader and Member of Parliament Supriya Sule and businessman Sadanand Sule. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T09:49:04.677+04:00 Who is Revati Sule? Meet the bride whose Mumbai wedding had SRK dancing and Salman Khan in attendance Entertainment, BollyWood, bollywood, Salman Khan, shah rukh khan https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/shah-rukh-khan-dances-to-koi-mil-gaya-at-revati-sules-pre-wedding-bash-attended-by-salman-khan-and-amitabh-bachchan-1.500581547 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/yo7sk2m4/HLQ8zsYasAAmzqt.jpeg The wedding of Revati Sule, daughter of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP Supriya Sule, and Sarang Lakhani, son of businessman and politician Arun Lakhani, brought together some of the biggest names in Bollywood, politics and business under one roof in Mumbai. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T09:31:07.304+04:00 Shah Rukh Khan dances to Koi Mil Gaya at Revati Sule's pre-wedding bash attended by Salman Khan and Amitabh Bachchan Entertainment, BollyWood, bollywood https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-pm-narendra-modi-calls-for-making-yoga-part-of-daily-life-on-international-yoga-day-1.500581490 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/btrehvep/Modi.jpg PM Modi marks International Yoga Day in Kolkata with thousands of enthusiasts. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T08:58:02.481+04:00 India PM Narendra Modi calls for making yoga part of daily life on International Yoga Day India, Narendra Modi https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/saudi-arabia-seek-to-repeat-argentina-world-cup-miracle-against-spain-1.500581460 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/u7csg1u5/newsml_afp_com_20260620T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282547049.jpeg Georgios Donis, Head Coach of Saudi Arabia, speaks with the media during the press conference one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Spain and Saudi Arabia at Atlanta Stadium on June 20, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T08:25:32.418+04:00 Saudi Arabia seek to repeat Argentina World Cup 'miracle' against Spain World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/britains-king-charles-iii-to-reveal-personal-tax-bill-reports-1.500581483 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-17/w32rixeo/newsml_afp_com_20260617T133638Z_doc_b7e67jy.jpeg Britain's King Charles III waves as he arrives on the second day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting in Ascot, west of London, on June 17, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T08:02:55.719+04:00 Britain's King Charles III to reveal personal tax bill: Reports Europe, UK https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/mob-strips-molests-delhi-ngo-intern-after-kidnapping-scare-1.500581418 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-07/6e8w9nf0/202601073630648.jpg The incident took place in Rayagada district on June 16 but came to light after police arrested at least 20 people, including several juveniles, on Saturday. Illustrative image. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T07:59:00.000+04:00 Mob strips, molests Delhi NGO intern after kidnapping scare India, crime, india https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/eloy-room-heroics-earn-curacao-world-cup-point-against-ecuador-1.500581486 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/dzgttzx8/newsml_afp_com_20260620T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282560542.jpeg Eloy Room of Curacao makes a save against Gonzalo Plata of Ecuador during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match at Kansas City Stadium on June 20, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T07:19:00.772+04:00 Eloy Room heroics earn Curacao World Cup point against Ecuador World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/deniz-undav-scores-twice-as-germany-beat-ivory-coast-2-1-advances-to-world-cup-knockout-phase-1.500581435 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/dptywwym/Undav.jpg Germany's Deniz Undav (26) scores their first goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Ivory Coast in Toronto, Saturday, June 20, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T07:09:27.463+04:00 Deniz Undav scores twice as Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1, advances to World Cup knockout phase Germany World Cup Ivory Coast https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/netherlands-thump-sweden-to-get-world-cup-liftoff-1.500581377 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/8yatm7md/newsml_afp_com_20260620T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282517247.jpeg Cody Gakpo #11 of the Netherlands scores his team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match between Netherlands and Sweden at Houston Stadium on June 20, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T07:01:03.574+04:00 Netherlands thump Sweden to get World Cup liftoff World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-talks-fresh-israeli-strikes-kill-16-despite-lebanon-ceasefire-1.500580655 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/qmj76etd/Lebanon-bombardment.webp Smoke rises from the sites of Israeli air strikes on Beirut and its southern suburbs. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/ph5parl2/19.jpg Vessels sail at Suru Beach in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T06:44:57.782+04:00 Switzerland to host US-Iran talks on June 21 as Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes on Lebanon Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/what-strength-looks-like-in-modern-fatherhood-1.500581417 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/11/29/Father-and-Son_1761491f03c_large.jpg Children need adults who can say: “I understand why this is difficult” and “I will still help you through it.” Gulf News en 2026-06-21T06:16:00.000+04:00 What strength looks like in modern fatherhood Op-Eds, Parenting, lifestyle, Health https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-update-temperatures-to-reach-47c-as-humid-conditions-and-possible-rain-expected-this-week-1.500581437 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/nib76e71/Hot-summer.avif Temperatures are forecast to range between 42C and 47C inland, 37°C to 42°C along the coast and islands, and 31°C to 36°C in mountainous areas. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T05:54:10.527+04:00 UAE weather update: Temperatures to reach 47°C as humid conditions and possible rain expected this week Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/hormuz-lebanon-test-trump-s-fast-tracked-iran-deal-1.500581407 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-18/0zkiu0ub/newsml_afp_com_20260618T064606Z_doc_b7gq866.jpeg This videograb from footage made available on June 18, 2026, from the X account of French President Emmanuel Macron shows US President Donald Trump and France's President Emmanuel Macron during the signing of a deal with Iran to end the Middle East war, inside Chateau de Versailles, in Versailles southwest of Paris on June 17, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T05:41:00.000+04:00 Hormuz, Lebanon test Trump’s fast-tracked Iran deal Mena, Americas, Donald Trump, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/five-hurt-in-suspected-anti-muslim-attacks-across-edinburgh-1.500581424 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/tflxfgfd/bcccb.webp Footage circulating on social media appeared to show a bare-chested man roaming the streets armed with a weapon, smashing property and confronting members of the public. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T04:59:00.000+04:00 Five hurt in suspected anti-Muslim attacks across Edinburgh Europe, crime, UK https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/why-ancient-yoga-is-the-modern-stress-buster-1.500580341 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/06/20/Mass-free-yoga-events-are-also-popular-in-the-UAE_190367eb72d_large.jpg Mass free yoga events have gained a large following in the UAE. Gulf News en 2026-06-21T04:58:00.000+04:00 Why ancient yoga is the modern stress buster Op-Eds, Health, Health Fitness, Health https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/france-issues-record-red-heat-alert-for-one-third-of-country-1.500581191 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-29/yi2y4swc/newsml_afp_com_20250629T182824Z_doc_648g2a4.jpeg Paris was put on red alert for extreme heat and Spain and Portugal reported record temperatures on Monday as a heatwave across southern Europe triggered health warnings and fuelled wildfires. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T23:44:18.064+04:00 France issues record red heat alert for one-third of country Europe https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/sharjah-drivers-face-diversions-from-june-21-as-two-roundabouts-get-traffic-signals-1.500581343 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/26c16iqw/Shj-roundabout The temporary traffic changes will take effect on 21 June 2026 and will remain in place throughout the construction period. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T22:46:30.454+04:00 Sharjah drivers face diversions from June 21 as two roundabouts get traffic signals Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/dh30m-uae-lottery-one-winner-celebrates-dh100000-check-if-your-numbers-made-the-list-1.500581318 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/prjggj66/Screenshot-2026-06-20-at-9.33.39-PM.png UAE Lottery show host Diala Makki during Lucky Day Draw No. 260620 Gulf News en 2026-06-20T22:03:53.003+04:00 Dh30m UAE Lottery: One winner celebrates Dh100,000 – check if your numbers made the list UAE, The UAE Lottery https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-police-warn-drivers-remove-these-six-fire-risk-items-from-your-car-this-summer-1.500581339 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/l3zsoixd/AD-Police Extreme temperatures can increase the risk of fires and other safety incidents. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T22:01:32.219+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police warn drivers: Remove these six fire-risk items from your car this summer UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-negotiators-leave-for-switzerland-to-discuss-us-deal-state-media-1.500581201 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/jx41ubqw/newsml_afp_com_20260620T133613Z_doc_b7q76jm.jpeg This handout photograph taken and released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry on June 20, 2026, shows Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (Top R) meeting with Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi (Top L) in Tehran. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T21:48:01.666+04:00 Iran negotiators leave for Switzerland to discuss US deal: state media Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah-hits-997-per-cent-safety-as-trust-in-police-surges-in-2025-1.500580989 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-05/oxvg7ysj/Sharjah-Police-new-patrols.jpg Sharjah Police report 99.7per cent safety level in 2025 quality-of-life indicators report https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-05/oxvg7ysj/Sharjah-Police-new-patrols.jpg Sharjah Police report 99.7per cent safety level in 2025 quality-of-life indicators report Gulf News en 2026-06-20T20:10:57.069+04:00 Sharjah hits 99.7 per cent safety as trust in police surges in 2025 UAE, crime, traffic fines, UAE traffic fines, Sharjah, transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-summer-begins-with-temperatures-near-50c-as-longest-day-approaches-1.500581210 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/u0t0ne82/Sun-UAE UAE is currently experiencing the longest days of the year, with daylight lasting up to 13 hours and 50 minutes between June 18 and June 24. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T18:59:03.786+04:00 UAE summer begins with temperatures near 50°C as longest day approaches Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-over-israels-strikes-on-lebanon-1.500580986 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/pzdn7eu7/ANI_20260620064508.jpg Iran said it was once again closing the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane on Saturday over Israel's attacks in Lebanon, calling them a violation of its deal with the United States to end the Middle East war. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T18:15:35.454+04:00 Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over Israel's strikes on Lebanon Mena, Gulf, Donald Trump, hezbollah, Israel https://gulfnews.com/technology/media/under-15-social-media-ban-in-uae-your-questions-answered-2-1.500581160 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/e24pgc3v/Kids.jpg Social media platforms will be required to implement reliable age-verification mechanisms, such as digital identity systems. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T17:58:42.499+04:00 Under-15 social media ban in UAE: Your questions answered Media, Education, Government, technology, social media, Education https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/giorgia-meloni-hits-back-at-donald-trumps-begged-for-a-photo-claim-as-italys-top-diplomat-cancels-us-trip-1.500580127 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/4x6sttq8/preview.jpg Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni looks on ahead of a working session at the G7 summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Mandel Ngan/Pool Photo via AP) Gulf News en 2026-06-20T16:58:26.024+04:00 Giorgia Meloni hits back at Donald Trump's 'begged for a photo' claim as Italy's top diplomat cancels US trip Trump Meloni Italy US https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/court-bans-spanish-pms-wife-begona-gomez-from-leaving-country-1.500581081 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/zmgxpxkh/newsml_afp_com_20260620T115632Z_doc_b7q44cq.jpeg Begona Gomez, wife of Spain's prime minister Pedro Sanchez Gulf News en 2026-06-20T16:48:42.896+04:00 Court bans Spanish PM's wife Begona Gomez from leaving country Europe, spain https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-completes-distribution-of-relief-aid-to-philippines-earthquake-victims-1.500580797 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/sklnqj6f/1pk04rgl1ka0slzpo.jpg UAE team members distribute relief aid to vulnerable communities after earthquake damage. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T16:03:00.937+04:00 UAE completes distribution of relief aid to Philippines earthquake victims Government, Philippines, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-urges-stronger-euro-mediterraneangulf-economic-and-parliamentary-cooperation-at-marrakesh-forum-1.500581051 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/y03acz61/lj904rhg1ka1328po.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-06-20T15:58:14.293+04:00 UAE urges stronger Euro-Mediterranean–Gulf economic and parliamentary cooperation at Marrakesh forum Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/epa-strengthens-uae-publishing-presence-at-beijing-international-book-fair-1.500580886 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/olqkj9ak/wbw04rhb1ka0wk8po.jpg Gulf News en 2026-06-20T15:46:39.917+04:00 EPA strengthens UAE publishing presence at Beijing International Book Fair Government https://gulfnews.com/sport/horse-racing/uae-presidents-cup-makes-history-at-san-siro-with-first-ever-group-1-arabian-race-1.500580927 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/l30fnm64/15504rjs1ka0zanpo.jpeg The race at San Siro will be run over 2,100 metres on dirt, in the Group 1 category for Purebred Arabian horses aged four years and above. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T15:40:05.078+04:00 UAE President’s Cup makes history at San Siro with first-ever Group 1 Arabian race Horse-Racing https://gulfnews.com/sport/uae-team-emirates-xrgs-narváez-claims-tour-de-suisse-stage-victory-1.500580851 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/yq1pqojb/yu404rua1ka0wrbpo.jpg Jhonatan Narváez Gulf News en 2026-06-20T15:31:15.216+04:00 Jhonatan Narváez wins Tour de Suisse stage 3 for UAE Team Emirates-XRG Sport https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/safeguarding-human-dignity-core-uae-principle-says-jawaher-al-qasimi-1.500580849 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/s330dxch/c8504rh81ka0v8ppo.jpg Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Family & Community Council and the UNHCR Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T15:26:07.844+04:00 Safeguarding human dignity core UAE principle, says Jawaher Al Qasimi Government, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwaiti-student-killed-in-stabbing-during-attempted-robbery-in-north-carolina-1.500581013 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/u54ezxv9/Kuwait The victim, identified as Saeed Ali Al Tabtabai, 27, was found suffering from multiple stab wounds inside his vehicle on 10 June. Gulf News en 2026-06-20T15:06:16.103+04:00 Kuwaiti student killed in stabbing during attempted robbery in North Carolina Kuwait, Kuwait