https://gulfnews.com/business/dubai-beats-new-york-to-become-the-worlds-second-smartest-city-heres-why-1.500626937 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/7azzme0m/reader_picture_175275b53b4_original_ratio.jpg Dubai has been ranked the world's second most intelligent city in BCG's inaugural Intelligent Cities Index 2026, placing behind London and ahead of New York, Washington and Amsterdam. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T18:24:17.728+04:00 Dubai beats New York to become the world's second smartest city – here's why Business, AI, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-war-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-tonight-july-31-2026-1.500626933 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/yn2zfql8/newsml_afp_com_20260504T084328Z_doc_a9px4we.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-07-31T18:18:44.138+04:00 US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know tonight (July 31, 2026) Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-announces-gaza-disarmament-deal-as-us-sanctions-irans-mahan-air-saudi-leads-red-sea-maritime-alliance-1.500626202 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/fxalxngs/23.jpg US President Donald Trump says Washington is having “very friendly talks” with Tehran. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/6cp3bx8c/gulfnews2026-07-308w9kafedgulfnews2026-07-30j9xg26ymgulfnews2026-04-06hxwjpue7Kuwaitflag.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/cm34mt6r/Iran.jpg Iranian domestically-built Zolfaghar, top, and Zolfaghar Bassir missiles are displayed by the armed forces in a temporary exhibition in front of the Azadi (Freedom) monument in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T18:12:04.260+04:00 Trump declares Gaza disarmament deal, Saudi leads Red Sea alliance, Kuwait downs Iranian drones near military bases Mena, Donald Trump, iran nuclear programme, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war, us-iran https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/visa-immigration/oman-visa-uae-residents-1.500292812 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/0u1fpqor/Muscat_city_resources1_16a310788ba_original_ratio.jpg A view of the Muscat city. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T17:30:48.426+04:00 How UAE expats can get an Oman visa on arrival or eVisa Living-Visa-Immigration, Gulf, Oman, UAE Visas, Oman, travel https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/music/uk-singer-boy-george-pulls-out-of-musical-after-pro-israel-song-backlash-1.500626499 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/t1fdtx7v/newsml_afp_com_20260731T104403Z_doc_c3mu3we.jpeg British singer Boy George Gulf News en 2026-07-31T17:21:23.705+04:00 UK singer Boy George pulls out of musical after pro-Israel song backlash Music, Europe https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/louvre-abu-dhabi-has-a-summer-deal-for-uae-residents-30-off-tickets-and-more-1.500626881 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/kegyfgj9/Louvre_17d0e004c62_original_ratio.jpg The exhibition features 24 objects from Louvre Abu Dhabi’s collection, along with loans from regional and international museums. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T17:11:23.867+04:00 Louvre Abu Dhabi has a summer deal for UAE residents — 30% off tickets and more Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/i-should-blame-myself-kunchacko-boban-on-staying-away-from-amma-row-as-he-returns-as-a-haunted-cop-in-unmadham-1.500626828 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-25/w9czckh0/unnamed.jpg Kunchacko Boban's upcoming thriller follows a man caught between reality and delusion as a forgotten case resurfaces with unsettling twists. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-19/ei8v89x7/202607193869833.jpg Kunchacko Boban in Unmadham https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-12-20/ivk3f6b5/Kunchacko_Boban_192d2fc7aca_original_ratio.jpg Malayalam Actor Kunchacko Boban during an interview with Gulf News in Dubai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/mvdvxh2i/Nayattu_17940ceab48_original_ratio.JPG Nayattu: If you are in the mood for a powerful thriller, then this Malayalam-language survival drama starring Kunchacko Boban is a must-watch. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T17:06:37.813+04:00 ‘I should blame myself’: Kunchacko Boban on staying away from AMMA row as he returns as a haunted cop in ‘Unmadham’ Entertainment, South-Indian, India, kerala, kerala cinema, Kerala politics https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/brother-accused-of-stealing-sisters-phone-to-blackmail-her-with-private-photos-1.500626871 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/2jsrn3gs/Egypt Gulf News en 2026-07-31T17:04:46.949+04:00 Brother accused of stealing sister's phone to blackmail her with private photos Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/gianni-infantino-is-wrong-man-to-lead-fifa-says-uk-pm-andy-burnham-1.500626786 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/za94l18v/newsml_afp_com_20260731T115614Z_doc_c3nq2xd.jpeg British Prime Minister Andy Burnham Gulf News en 2026-07-31T16:54:35.867+04:00 Gianni Infantino is 'wrong man' to lead FIFA, says UK PM Andy Burnham Football, Europe, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/arab-celebs/egyptian-singer-hosni-sharif-father-of-tamer-hosny-dies-after-illness-1.500626843 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/thrhb9oo/Tamer-Housni Gulf News en 2026-07-31T16:46:42.440+04:00 Egyptian singer Hosni Sharif, father of Tamer Hosny, dies after illness Arab-Celebs, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/temu-pushes-back-after-eu-raises-concerns-over-surprise-inspection-1.500626848 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-08/xtd82p1f/_1x_1.jpg The Temu app. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T16:44:47.530+04:00 Temu pushes back after EU raises concerns over surprise inspection Retail https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/weather-forecast-uae-braces-for-rain-early-next-week-1.500626829 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/4qbnkdej/Rain Eastern and southern regions may see afternoon showers, with dusty winds at times. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T16:39:44.765+04:00 Weather forecast: UAE braces for rain early next week Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/discarded-spacex-rocket-set-to-crash-into-the-moon-at-8700kph-1.500626821 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/drvml91h/newsml_afp_com_20260729T011445Z_doc_c3f4463.jpeg Scientists will monitor the high-speed impact to study lunar debris and future hazards. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T16:36:04.104+04:00 Discarded SpaceX rocket set to crash into the moon at 8,700kph Americas https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ranbir-kapoors-ramayana-trailer-impresses-pakistani-audiences-with-vfx-1.500626810 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/hpiyafdt/RAAA.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/rzx5z21l/rrrrr.jpg Ranbir Kapoor in Ramayana. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/icn0ksci/Ranbir-Kapoor-Ravi-Dubey-and-Sai-Pallavi-in-Ramayana-2026.jpg Ranbir Kapoor, Ravi Dubey, and Sai Pallavi in Ramayana. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T16:18:50.636+04:00 Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana trailer impresses Pakistani audiences with VFX Entertainment, India, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/bus-plunges-into-ravine-in-algeria-killing-at-least-25-1.500626748 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/8dqmkg87/202607283881803.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-31T16:16:08.944+04:00 Bus plunges into ravine in Algeria, killing at least 25 Mena, Accidents https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/60000-migrants-enter-spains-ceuta-as-at-least-34-die-1.500626784 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/1q7wahl6/newsml_afp_com_20260731T104624Z_doc_c3nd7fw.jpeg Migrants swim through the waters close to the border with Morocco to enter Spain's north Africa's Ceuta enclave. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/173h4gun/newsml_afp_com_20260731T104624Z_doc_c3nd6bt.jpeg Migrants swim through the waters close to the border with Morocco to enter Spain's north Africa's Ceuta enclave on July 31, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/ujx1wyaq/newsml_afp_com_20260731T104624Z_doc_c3nd7ct.jpeg Migrants try to swim through the waters close to the border with Morocco to enter Spain's north Africa's Ceuta enclave on July 31, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/0g8b2ibh/newsml_afp_com_20260731T104315Z_doc_c3n76rb.jpeg Spanish military personal patrol as migrants try to cross the border barrier with Morocco to enter Spain's north Africa's Ceuta enclave on July 31, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/jzgqo643/newsml_afp_com_20260731T102850Z_doc_c3n76r2.jpeg Migrants swim around a border barrier with Morocco to enter Spain's north Africa's Ceuta enclave on July 31, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/pf23vkuu/newsml_afp_com_20260730T215836Z_doc_c3m873p.jpeg People gather at Bab Sebta, on the Morocco-Spain border near Spain's enclave of Ceuta and the Moroccan town of Fnideq, on July 30, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/j05sfunm/newsml_afp_com_20260730T215836Z_doc_c3m8747.jpeg People gather on a hilltop near Bab Sebta on the Morocco-Spain border, near Spain's enclave of Ceuta and the Moroccan town of Fnideq on July 30, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/hk5ee731/newsml_afp_com_20260730T215836Z_doc_c3m874b.jpeg People gather at Bab Sebta, on the Morocco-Spain border near Spain's enclave of Ceuta and the Moroccan town of Fnideq, on July 30, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/ukwfamzt/newsml_afp_com_20260730T215836Z_doc_c3m873v.jpeg People gather at Bab Sebta, on the Morocco-Spain border near Spain's enclave of Ceuta and the Moroccan town of Fnideq, on July 30, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/0b6pp03c/newsml_afp_com_20260730T215836Z_doc_c3m873w.jpeg People gather on a hilltop near Bab Sebta on the Morocco-Spain border, near Spain's enclave of Ceuta and the Moroccan town of Fnideq on July 30, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T16:00:29.557+04:00 60,000 migrants enter Spain's Ceuta as at least 34 die Europe https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/chemical-guys-wash-kit-review-a-practical-way-to-keep-your-car-looking-its-best-1.500622773 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/1s0hdg6t/chemicalguys-1.png Car wash kit with detailing supplies beside a freshly cleaned black car Gulf News en 2026-07-31T16:00:00.000+04:00 Chemical Guys wash kit review: A practical way to keep your car looking its best Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/fifa-plan-hit-by-senior-advisor-resigning-afc-opposition-1.500625949 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/8peyn6gt/newsml_afp_com_20260731T110515Z_doc_c3nk463.jpeg Carlos Cordeiro Gulf News en 2026-07-31T15:37:51.929+04:00 FIFA plan hit by senior advisor resigning, AFC opposition Football, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwaiti-forces-intercept-hostile-iranian-drones-shrapnel-causes-material-damage-1.500626733 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/hxwjpue7/Kuwaitflag Gulf News en 2026-07-31T15:30:52.205+04:00 Kuwaiti forces intercept hostile Iranian drones, shrapnel causes material damage Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/housing/dubai-apartment-sharing-subletting-laws-1.500626734 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-12/dkhtb9uy/Sublease Roommates are allowed in some cases, but informal subletting, bed spaces and overcrowding can lead to penalties under the emirate’s updated regulations. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T15:28:03.323+04:00 Dubai's subletting and apartment-sharing rules: What tenants need to know Living-Housing, Ask Gulf News, UAE, Property, Dubai property, Dubai rents https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/first-omani-woman-to-scale-everest-dies-in-pakistan-avalanche-1.500626674 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/6ibe0ity/Oman Nadhira Al Harthy Gulf News en 2026-07-31T15:20:14.643+04:00 First Omani woman to scale Everest dies in Pakistan avalanche Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/more-patients-and-overseas-growth-lift-purehealth-profit-20-1.500626713 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/12/01/Stock-Purehealth_18c251b95a7_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-31T15:13:02.490+04:00 More patients and overseas growth lift PureHealth profit 20% Markets https://gulfnews.com/technology/media/anthropic-ai-models-gained-unauthorised-access-to-outside-systems-during-tests-1.500626179 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/sprnpbta/preview.jpg Anthropic says models accessed external systems but did not attempt to escape testing controls. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T15:02:33.863+04:00 Anthropic AI models gained unauthorised access to outside systems during tests Media, Business, AI https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/cauvery-protests-disrupt-vijays-jana-nayagan-in-karnataka-1.500626685 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-23/kfbszqyx/newsml_afp_com_20260723T043833Z_doc_c2wy9ey.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-07-31T15:00:20.778+04:00 Cauvery protests disrupt Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' in Karnataka Entertainment, India https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/drugged-malaysian-pilot-faces-death-penalty-in-indonesia-1.500626351 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/11/07/Malaysia-Airlines_18bab58a0ad_large.jpg Malaysia Airlines said it took the allegations seriously and had launched an internal review. [Illustrative image] Gulf News en 2026-07-31T14:37:38.363+04:00 Drugged Malaysian pilot faces death penalty in Indonesia Asia, Aviation, crime https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/from-cardboard-robots-to-global-praise-levins-journey-1.500626642 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/j40dxxin/BOY.jpg Levin Paulose, the young innovator from Kerala, stands proudly with his cardboard robot designed to fetch water. Built using recycled cardboard and powered by a single motor, the low-cost invention showcases the schoolboy's creativity and passion for robotics despite limited resources. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/u3xqheu5/BOY-2.jpg A motor-powered food stirrer Gulf News en 2026-07-31T14:26:35.811+04:00 From cardboard robots to global praise: Levin's journey India, viral https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/eu-accuses-temu-of-hindering-raid-in-ireland-1.500626641 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/ba3ldojg/newsml_afp_com_20260528T103323Z_doc_b4a7964.jpeg Temu has 130 million users across the 27-nation EU, making it one of the biggest online retailers in Europe. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T14:15:30.743+04:00 EU accuses Temu of hindering raid in Ireland Retail https://gulfnews.com/opinion/pax-silica-and-the-water-question-central-luzon-has-water-the-real-question-is-how-to-manage-it-1.500626545 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/vjx7kiyn/Pax-Spark2026-07-27dyn2o9qhPax-Silica.avif The banner reads "Pax Silica of Trump, Dump!" https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/us0wsmpo/Screenshot-2026-07-31-at-5.26.18-PM.png Some of the waterfalls in Tarlac and Pangasinan, two provinces north of Manila. The Philippines has more than 2,000 known waterfalls. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/ej2gzzwu/20240429_low_water_level_18f2b00486b_original_ratio.jpg Low water level at the Pantabangan Dam in Nueva Ecija. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/04/15/Some-of-the-dams-in-the-Philippines_18ee1d360f3_large.jpg The Philippines has numerous hydropower dams, including 15 run-of-the-river systems. Altogether, these megastructures produce 1.19 gigawatts (GW) of electricity. With at least 20 hydropower projects in the pipeline, it marks an unprecendented potential to generate up to 12.74 GW, according to the Department of Energy. About 1,800 waterfalls are known across the Philippines, waiting to be harnessed for renewable power, especially pumped-hydroelectric power, which it has pioneered in South-east Asia. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/d5l1c2d5/Philippin-electronics-manufacturing.png Workers at an electronics factory in the Philippines. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T14:02:05.975+04:00 Pax Silica and the water question: Central Luzon has water — the real question is how to manage it Opinion, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/etihad-flight-from-pakistan-to-abu-dhabi-returns-after-take-off-due-to-technical-issue-1.500626601 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/rrbuv66r/Etihad.png The Airbus A320 family forms an important part of the airline's fleet and is among its newer-generation aircraft serving destinations across the Middle East and South Asia. Photo used for illustrative purposes. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T13:44:01.601+04:00 Etihad flight from Pakistan to Abu Dhabi returns after take-off due to technical issue Aviation, Travel, UAE Airports, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/opinion/the-question-that-brought-me-back-to-my-why-1.500626428 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/jxf232gm/behind-the-newsroom The first 'Inside the Newsroom' seminar Gulf News en 2026-07-31T13:39:47.899+04:00 The question that brought me back to my ‘why’ Opinion https://gulfnews.com/world/pakistan-rescuers-find-4-bodies-as-search-for-remaining-6-climbers-continues-on-broad-peak-1.500626175 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/d65jekqi/gulfnews2024-12-02aurfpwghEveresttrafficjam2019052416ae9b18777originalratio.avif Gulf News en 2026-07-31T13:32:57.646+04:00 Pakistan rescuers find 4 bodies as search for remaining 6 climbers continues on Broad Peak pakistan mountaineers missing avalanche broad peak https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/flydubai-opens-new-aviation-career-pathways-for-uae-nationals-1.500626585 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/4kxpt959/fz4990UAENationalCareersOpenDayArtwork-1140X640-2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-31T13:25:16.884+04:00 flydubai opens new aviation career pathways for UAE nationals Aviation, FlyDubai https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/uae-fintech-kamelpay-wins-central-bank-licences-to-expand-digital-payment-services-1.500626578 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-12-20/rsr4tt25/STOCK_FINTECH_183a725033c_original_ratio.jpg The UAE-born fintech has received Stored Value Facilities (SVF) and Retail Payment Services (RPS) licences from the Central Bank of the UAE, allowing it to expand its regulated digital payment services. Photo used for illustrative purposes. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T13:20:50.830+04:00 UAE fintech KamelPay wins Central Bank licences to expand digital payment services Banking, Fin-Tech, UAE banks https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-and-syrian-presidents-discuss-cooperation-and-regional-developments-in-phone-call-1.500626524 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/wh7fyhw5/HOiz3k1bwAAjtJ6.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-31T13:18:09.650+04:00 UAE, Syrian Presidents discuss cooperation and regional developments in phone call Government https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-how-to-stay-safe-from-qr-code-scams-1.500626557 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-25/7nl5nfzs/3.jpg Before scanning any QR code, make sure you know its source. Photo for illustrative purposes only Gulf News en 2026-07-31T13:16:30.739+04:00 Philippines: How to stay safe from QR code scams Philippines, crime, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/man-jailed-and-deported-after-cctv-exposes-dh75000-theft-in-sharjah-1.500626523 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/zh4dl0ga/Sharjah-Court Gulf News en 2026-07-31T12:56:06.211+04:00 Man jailed and deported after CCTV exposes Dh75,000 theft in Sharjah Crime, crime https://gulfnews.com/uae/what-uae-families-paid-for-summer-camps-in-2026-dh125-to-dh5000-1.500594237 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/iusx92h8/realmadrid.jpeg At ISD Dubai Sports City, the Real Madrid Foundation Education Program promises a structured, performance-driven football camp with unusual flexibility built into its pricing model. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/joodhm4q/summer.jpg Emirates Park Zoo: programme is built around animal encounters and feeding sessions with species including elephants, giraffes, hippos, koi fish and farm animals, https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/fr0p6ocq/charlotte.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-31T12:52:52.098+04:00 UAE summer camps 2026: From Dh125 to Dh5,000, what was on offer UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/world/spain-deploys-troops-as-migrant-surge-overwhelms-ceuta-1.500626537 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/khzuqgcw/newsml_afp_com_20260730T171045Z_doc_c3lr7t3.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-07-31T12:52:51.323+04:00 Spain deploys troops as migrant surge overwhelms Ceuta World, news-video https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dh10000-fine-for-selling-mounjaro-injections-without-a-licence-in-sharjah-1.500626515 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/9ns0prmg/Mounjaro The court also ordered the confiscation of the seized medicines and the funds connected to the case. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T12:52:33.633+04:00 Dh10,000 fine for selling Mounjaro injections without a licence in Sharjah Crime, crime https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-launches-electric-shuttle-linking-jlt-uptown-and-metro-stations-1.500626532 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/aqym5k4s/image-6.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-31T12:50:32.026+04:00 Dubai launches electric shuttle linking JLT, Uptown and Metro stations Transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-prepares-150-emirati-scholarship-students-for-studies-abroad-1.500626508 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/xs8fricy/7df1a59f-7e31-4307-a86f-71f57340c2db.jpeg Orientation forum highlighted academic support, career opportunities and the role of families. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T12:23:36.593+04:00 UAE prepares 150 Emirati scholarship students for studies abroad Education https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/athoor-rentals-more-than-furniture-rentals-your-event-partners-1.500626502 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/853xz2it/IMG0796.PNG Gulf News en 2026-07-31T12:18:42.678+04:00 Athoor Rentals: More than furniture rentals. Your event partners Company News https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/woman-learning-to-drive-injures-17-after-car-crashes-into-egyptian-café-1.500626478 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/hpj1oeaa/Egypt Gulf News en 2026-07-31T12:18:12.157+04:00 Woman learning to drive injures 17 after car crashes into Egyptian café Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/are-cristiano-ronaldo-and-georgina-rodríguez-getting-married-soon-matching-diamond-rings-spark-buzz-1.500626483 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-12/ysrlffd7/preview.jpg Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez Gulf News en 2026-07-31T12:13:13.305+04:00 Are Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez getting married soon? Matching diamond rings spark buzz Lifestyle, Sport https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/bahrain/bahrains-king-receives-hamdan-bin-mohammed-as-joint-gulf-military-drill-begins-1.500626492 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/whwp6y6y/UAE-Bahrain Gulf News en 2026-07-31T12:12:16.248+04:00 Bahrain's King receives Hamdan bin Mohammed as joint Gulf military drill begins Bahrain, UAE, UAE, Bahrain https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-police-returns-6040-lost-items-including-jewellery-worth-millions-1.500626472 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/0k2vbpl7/Dubai-police Gulf News en 2026-07-31T12:11:24.022+04:00 Dubai Police returns 6,040 lost items, including jewellery worth millions UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/opinion/the-fastest-way-to-end-the-us-iran-war-isnt-more-missiles-2-options-to-consider-1.500626386 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-15/kt6m5s9o/oman.jpg Vessels are seen anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Khasab on Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula on May 17, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-30/2xmn3k95/US-carrier-F15.jpeg Amid the diplomatic deadlock between the US and iran, a new military plan to be presented to US President Donald Trump by the Central Command (CentCom) reportedly calls for a “short and powerful” wave of military strikes on the Iranian regime, including oil export facilities, military bases, command nodes, and regional militia‑support networks. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T11:53:16.451+04:00 The fastest way to end the US-Iran War isn’t more missiles: 2 options to consider Opinion https://gulfnews.com/business/property/adgm-launches-broker-rankings-for-property-buyers-and-tenants-1.500626469 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/03/30/Stock---Al-Maryah-Island_1873140f5c6_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-31T11:52:20.583+04:00 ADGM launches broker rankings for property buyers and tenants Property, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/spider-man-brand-new-day-could-mark-tom-hollands-final-swing-as-actor-reveals-handover-plan-its-laid-out-1.500626461 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-23/6u0hle3f/newsml_afp_com_20260623T203337Z_doc_b83f484.jpeg Actors Zendaya and Tom Holland pose on the bridge in front of Castel Sant'Angelo during a red carpet event for the film "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" in Rome on June 23, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T11:48:34.745+04:00 Spider-Man Brand New Day could mark Tom Holland’s final swing as actor reveals handover plan: ‘It’s laid out’ Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/spacex-and-anthropic-gains-help-lift-2pointzero-profit-to-dh77-billion-1.500626444 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-15/mmp1j7z5/Akash-Sudarsanan.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-31T11:37:48.316+04:00 SpaceX and Anthropic gains help lift 2PointZero profit to Dh7.7 billion Markets https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/how-uae-small-businesses-survive-and-thrive-during-summer-1.500625704 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/2k8svrrr/small-business-owners.jpeg Clockwise from top left: Dr. Osama Al Hashimi, Regina Malabad, Frando Sarmiento, Liberty Galang, and Nico De Guzman https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/8vwgxkka/Dr.-Osama-Al-Hashimi.jpeg Dr. Osama Al Hashimi, owner of Osama Al Hashimi Dental Clinic https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/agzywk61/Frando-Sarmiento.jpeg Frando Sarmiento, partner, co-founder, and advisor of Luxurion FF Auto Service Centre https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/k213jy9h/Nico-De-Guzman.jpeg Nico De Guzman, chairman and chief design officer of Ichiryu Ramenhouse https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/2ca64wqr/Liberty-Galang.jpeg Liberty Galang, owner of Naderang restaurant https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/yshifg0v/Regina-Malabad.jpeg Regina Malabad, owner of Pansit Malabad cafeteria Gulf News en 2026-07-31T11:21:19.538+04:00 How UAE small businesses survive and thrive during summer people, UAE, UAE, Summer, UAE businesses https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/how-to-watch-spider-man-to-scale-dubai-frame-in-free-live-stunt-this-weekend-1.500626407 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/khz67ruw/image.jpeg To mark International Spider-Man Day on 1 August, VOX Cinemas is sending everyone's favourite web-slinger up one of Dubai's most recognisable landmarks: Dubai Frame. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T11:07:39.380+04:00 How to watch Spider-Man scale Dubai Frame for free this weekend Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/how-the-uae-built-a-stronger-fight-against-human-trafficking-1.500626383 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/ffry480l/human-traffiking.jpg From tougher laws to victim protection and international cooperation, the UAE has strengthened its response to organised trafficking. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T10:48:42.335+04:00 How the UAE built a stronger fight against human trafficking Government, Crime, crime https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/dubai-gold-prices-drop-after-touching-a-monthly-high-above-dh500-1.500626390 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/0wozi0rx/DubaiGold Dubai Gold Gulf News en 2026-07-31T10:46:15.489+04:00 Dubai gold prices drop after touching a monthly high above Dh500 Retail, YourMoney-Saving-Investment, UAE Gold, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/gold-buyers-shifted-to-lighter-jewellery-as-prices-stayed-high-in-q2-1.500626364 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-04/zt8og33i/newsml_afp_com_20250404T120541Z_doc_396a2zm.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-21/hjgixu9d/Gold Gulf News en 2026-07-31T10:26:01.160+04:00 Gold buyers shifted to lighter jewellery as prices stayed high in Q2 Retail, UAE Gold, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/flying-from-the-uae-dont-snap-sprawl-or-recline-too-far-8-airplane-etiquette-rules-every-traveller-should-remember-1.500626350 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/06/26/Cabin-crew_188f81a3b55_large.jpg Don't snap your fingers, or poke the cabin crew. They have several responsibilities to deal with, and can't be at your beck and call for trivial requests. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/sxrfy1rh/Person_putting_their_feet_up_188f80bd49f_original_ratio.jpg Remember that the cabin isn’t your living room. Don’t cause someone else discomfort, just because you want to stretch your legs. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/8qzk3k9z/Man_on_a_flight_188f811890c_original_ratio.jpg Always be polite to the cabin crew. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T10:22:01.448+04:00 Flying from the UAE? Don’t snap, sprawl or recline too far — 8 airplane etiquette rules every traveller should remember Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/legendary-italian-football-defender-franco-baresi-dies-at-66-1.500626357 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/hzjf18ir/newsml_afp_com_20260731T055813Z_doc_c3ml6zq.jpeg Franco Baresi Gulf News en 2026-07-31T10:14:17.295+04:00 Legendary Italian football defender Franco Baresi dies at 66 Football https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/how-musicians-earplugs-keep-music-clear-1.500622640 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/brmqvnwi/earplugs1-1.png Concertgoer wearing filtered earplugs enjoying clear live music Gulf News en 2026-07-31T10:00:00.000+04:00 How musicians' earplugs keep music clear Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/uae-petrol-diesel-prices-for-august-2026-announced-1.500625679 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/572qjk3z/newsml_afp_com_20260415T153125Z_doc_a7wt2wp.jpeg The UAE Fuel Price Committee reviews and adjusts retail fuel prices at the close of each month, in line with prevailing trends in global energy markets. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T09:51:15.006+04:00 UAE petrol, diesel prices for August 2026 announced Energy, UAE, Fuel prices https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/trevor-noah-is-coming-to-dubai-opera-in-2026-with-new-stand-up-show-1.500626314 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/06/21/US-talk-show-host-Trevor-Noah._188dce5e670_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-31T09:42:30.986+04:00 Trevor Noah is coming to Dubai Opera in 2026 with new stand-up show Lifestyle, Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/uae-construction-demand-lifts-emsteel-profit-157-in-second-quarter-1.500626299 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/u3fmlu6f/PHOTO-2026-05-22-11-01-21.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-31T09:30:16.067+04:00 UAE construction demand lifts EMSTEEL profit 157% in second quarter Markets https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/7-things-to-do-in-dubai-this-weekend-free-oysters-comedy-spider-man-and-more-1.500626292 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/io1vb06f/interactive-dinner.png Or...you can try fun, interactive dining this weekend. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/neg5ank1/Amelia08.07.2026-51.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/io1vb06f/interactive-dinner.png Gulf News en 2026-07-31T09:24:03.177+04:00 7 things to do in Dubai this weekend: Free oysters, comedy, Spider-Man and more Lifestyle, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/us-iran-conflict-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-july-31-2026-1.500626296 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/k8t1uh53/Screenshot-2026-07-31-at-1.19.55-PM.png Commercial shipping traffic around the Strait of Hormuz. Photo is a screengrab from tanker tracker Marine Traffic taken at 9.20am GST on July 31, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T09:23:09.270+04:00 US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (July 31, 2026) UAE, Mena https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/vir-das-on-misogyny-viral-crowd-work-and-why-world-events-forced-him-to-rewrite-his-dubai-show-1.500626224 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-09/mz3zx4ee/virdas.png Vir Das opens up on his new Dubai show, misogyny, and fame https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-09/mz3zx4ee/virdas.png Vir Das https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-29/2zacjtdj/cancel_culture_6_17370e13acf_original_ratio.jpg Being cancelled is a reality that every comedian now has to live with https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-28/9gat1xn9/202603283724181.jpeg Vir Das https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-28/4mo4m1z9/Vir-Das-Indian-comedian-actor-and-musician. Vir Das, Indian comedian, actor and musician. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T09:00:52.973+04:00 Vir Das on misogyny, viral crowd work and why world events forced him to rewrite his Dubai show Entertainment, India, UAE, Things-To-Do-Events-Concerts, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/uae/inside-seaworld-abu-dhabi-a-world-beneath-the-waves-1.500625661 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/bam598dm/SEAWORLD-1.jpg A two-month-old Pacific walrus calf, Kaya (left), swims alongside its mother Smooshi at SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. In June, SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, announced the arrival of the healthy Pacific walrus calf, the newest addition to the marine life theme park's Arctic Realm. Born to mother Smooshi under the close supervision of the park's dedicated veterinarians and animal care experts, Kaya's birth marked the region's first walrus calf to be born in a zoological facility, a significant milestone for marine animal care and conservation in the UAE. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/l6pp4zew/SEAWORLD-2.jpg Visitors explore one of the expansive aquarium exhibits at SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, home to thousands of marine animals representing diverse ecosystems from around the world. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/u2ekymne/SEAWORLD-3.jpg A dolphin glides through its habitat at SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/bson39aq/SEAWORLD-4.jpg An animal care specialist feeds Kaya, a two-month-old Pacific walrus calf, at SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/6jmfitsg/SEAWORLD-6.jpg California sea lions are seen at SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, where visitors can observe the marine mammals in habitats designed to reflect their natural environment. ( https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/d30r5h5d/SEAWORLD-5.jpg Animal care specialists feed sea otters at SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, during a daily care session highlighting the park's conservation efforts. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/lyhiqbf1/SEAWORLD-7.jpg Visitors watch flamingos at the Tropical Ocean habitat at SeaWorld Yas Island, https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/hs1wsoes/SEAWORLD-8.jpg A sea otter is seen at SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/0p81qy0c/SEAWORLD-10.jpg Visitors interact with marine creatures at the Touch Pool experience at SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-23/ehfynxsj/newsml_afp_com_20260723T180731Z_doc_c2zm7fd.jpeg King penguins are seen at SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/ikxof4p5/SEAWORLD-11.jpg Visitors explore SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, one of the UAE's most popular family attractions, offering immersive marine habitats, interactive experiences and close encounters with marine life from around the world. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T09:00:00.000+04:00 Inside SeaWorld Abu Dhabi: A world beneath the waves UAE, news-photos, Going-out, Tourist-destinations https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/world-famous-climber-nirmal-purja-among-10-missing-after-broad-peak-avalanche-in-pakistan-space-for-hope-is-narrow-as-rescue-launched-1.500626194 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-12-02/aurfpwgh/Everest_traffic_jam_20190524_16ae9b18777_original_ratio.jpg In this file handout photo taken on May 22, 2019 and released by climber Nirmal Purja's Project Possible expedition shows heavy traffic of mountain climbers lining up to stand at the summit of Mount Everest. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/9cy11837/preview.jpg FILE - Nirmal Purja, one of the team member of the all-Nepalese mountaineering team that became the first to scale Mount K2 in winter, gestures as the team arrives at Tribhuwan International airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, Jan. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha, File) Gulf News en 2026-07-31T08:58:32.364+04:00 World-famous climber Nirmal Purja among 10 missing after Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan: ‘Space for hope is narrow’ as rescue launched Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/borouge-keeps-162-fils-dividend-plan-after-profit-rises-23-1.500626269 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/mg8i46j8/Borouge-Plc-leading-petrochemicals-company.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-31T08:55:55.975+04:00 Borouge keeps 16.2 fils dividend plan after profit rises 23% Markets https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/at-least-34-killed-in-coal-mine-blast-in-southern-pakistan-provincial-disaster-agency-1.500626210 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/mpikaz4k/preview.jpg People gather as rescue workers attempt to reach miners trapped in a coal mine on the outskirts of Quetta, the capital of Baluchistan province, in southwest Pakistan, Thursday, July 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Fazal Tawab) Gulf News en 2026-07-31T08:53:02.421+04:00 At least 34 killed in coal mine blast in southern Pakistan: provincial disaster agency Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-navy-tightens-grip-24-ships-turned-back-2-disabled-in-iran-blockade-crackdown-1.500626267 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-15/8owgv2t6/US-marines.jpeg US Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit rappel out of an MH-60S Sea Hawk during scheduled training aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7), one of more than 20 warships supporting the US blockade against Iran. Since the renewed US-Iran war following IRGC hits on commercial ships transitting Hormuz, CentCom forces have redirected 24 commercial ships, and disabled 2 as of July 30, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T08:46:24.373+04:00 US Navy tightens grip: 24 ships turned back, 2 disabled in Iran blockade crackdown Americas https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/aryan-khans-london-outing-with-danish-singer-vinnie-takair-draws-attention-during-shah-rukh-khans-family-trip-1.500626250 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-04/arlbmmow/202512043596542.jpg The woman was later identified as Vinnie Takair, a Danish music artist. In the clips, Aryan and Vinnie were seen dressed in coordinated black outfits while waiting for their car outside the venue. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T08:22:26.515+04:00 Aryan Khan’s London outing with Danish singer Vinnie Takair draws attention during Shah Rukh Khan's family trip Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/your-money/saving-investment/dirham-strength-against-indian-pakistani-rupees-and-philippine-peso-opens-lucrative-transfer-window-for-expats-1.500301712 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-12/grqm8qxo/Stock-exchange-remit Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T08:22:12.087+04:00 Indian rupee, Pakistani rupee and Philippine peso stay soft, lifting dirham value for expats. Should you remit now? YourMoney-Saving-Investment, Pakistan, Philippines, India, Markets, Pakistan, Indian Rupee, india, Philippines, Philippine peso, UAE remittance https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-dubai-san-francisco-flight-diverted-to-london-after-passenger-medical-emergency-1.500626249 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/c88e9q7x/Emirates_179f65552fb_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-31T08:12:17.333+04:00 Emirates Dubai-San Francisco flight diverted to London after passenger medical emergency Aviation, Emirates airline https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-travel-update-today-etihad-air-arabia-cancel-bahrain-and-kuwait-flights-1.500626231 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-16/twnqy9b7/20260307324.JPG Flying from the UAE today? Here's everything that's changed—from Kuwait and Bahrain flight cancellations to airline travel updates. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T07:59:03.066+04:00 UAE travel update today: Etihad, Air Arabia cancel Bahrain and Kuwait flights Aviation, Mena, Emirates airline, Air Arabia, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/technology/apple-delivers-another-record-revenue-quarter-in-india-tim-cook-1.500626186 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/0cvnym49/20250919112f.jpg Apple delivers another record revenue quarter in India: Tim Cook Gulf News en 2026-07-31T07:43:55.458+04:00 Apple delivers another record revenue quarter in India: Tim Cook Technology, Markets https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/vijays-final-film-jana-nayagan-hits-rs-26-billion-worldwide-as-producer-says-a-certificate-hurt-reach-1.500626223 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-06/laexgjtr/202511063566481.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-31T07:42:54.763+04:00 Vijay's final film Jana Nayagan hits Rs 2.6 billion worldwide as producer says A certificate hurt reach Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/netflix-sued-after-unreleased-nicolas-cage-film-stolen-from-la-office-filmmakers-seek-105m-1.500626207 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/ry7fu6lw/newsml_afp_com_20110914T000000Z_PH_GTY_124953337.jpeg Actor Nicholas Cage speaks at "Trespass" press conference during the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival at the TIFF Bell Lightbox on September 14, 2011 in Toronto, Canada. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T07:22:14.108+04:00 Netflix sued after unreleased Nicolas Cage film stolen from LA office; filmmakers seek $105m Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-launches-powerful-retaliatory-strikes-on-iran-egypt-probes-drone-hit-port-fire-1.500624941 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/d0lccfs2/newsml_afp_com_20260727T145343Z_doc_c3ax3uu.jpeg Sailors from the navy of Yemen's Aden-based internationally recognised government stand at machine-gun positions aboard a vessel patrolling a shipping lane off Hanish Island in the Red Sea. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/cm34mt6r/Iran.jpg Iranian domestically-built Zolfaghar, top, and Zolfaghar Bassir missiles are displayed by the armed forces in a temporary exhibition in front of the Azadi (Freedom) monument in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T07:21:06.910+04:00 US-Iran conflict escalates as Saudi Arabia secures key Red Sea route Mena, Donald Trump, Israel, Iran, America, Palestine, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/saudi-arabias-total-solar-eclipse-six-minutes-of-darkness-first-in-75-years-and-best-places-to-watch-1.500626094 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/mz1zsdf5/download.webp Saudi Arabia braces for six-minute total solar eclipse in 2027, first in over 75 years https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/x6cfw8o5/Screenshot-2026-07-31-014334.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/6p3l3llv/Screenshot-2026-07-31-015451.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/bfcyvxuy/Screenshot-2026-07-31-020900.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/kheakpic/Screenshot-2026-07-31-021257.png Gulf News en 2026-07-31T06:30:00.000+04:00 Saudi Arabia's total solar eclipse: six minutes of darkness, first in 75 years, and best places to watch World, Saudi, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Science, Solar eclipse, Space https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/dusty-weather-in-the-uae-heres-how-to-protect-your-lungs-eyes-and-family-1.500626072 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2015/3/11/1_16a08309368.1470516_2051143542_16a08309368_large.jpg Windy and dusty weather in the past few days in parts of the UAE https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/48hfcb6g/Dr.-Maria-Thomas.jpeg Dr. Maria Thomas, specialist pulmonologist at Medcare Royal Hospital https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/5d7fa3v5/Dr__Prabhu_Prasad.jpeg Dr. Prabhu Prasad N.C., specialist pulmonologist at RAK Hospital https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/x2owksqe/Dr.-Vishal-Prasad.jpeg Dr. Vishal Prasad, specialist ENT at Prime Medical Centre Ajman https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/rs0jxj4q/Dr_Amjed_Almufty.jpg Dr. Amjed Almufty, consultant ENT and head and neck surgeon at Aster Hospital Qusais https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/8mluot3l/Dr__Archana_Sood.jpeg Dr. Archana Sood, specialist ophthalmologist at RAK Hospital Gulf News en 2026-07-31T06:00:00.000+04:00 Dusty weather in the UAE: Here's how to protect your lungs, eyes, and family Health, Weather, UAE, UAE, UAE weather, Health https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/visa-immigration/uae-evisa-for-gcc-residents-eligibility-requirements-fees-and-how-to-apply-1.500625775 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-15/hoswm830/UK Passengers at the departures area of Dubai International Airport. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T06:00:00.000+04:00 UAE eVisa for GCC residents: Eligibility, requirements, fees and how to apply Living-Visa-Immigration, UAE, Ask Gulf News, Gulf, UAE Travel, UAE Visas https://gulfnews.com/uae/selling-your-car-in-uae-how-summer-heat-damage-can-slash-resale-value-and-what-owners-can-do-1.500625441 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/47u4jwss/Summer-car-damage The deterioration isn't just cosmetic. The cracked hoses can lead to leaks, and the worn seals allow heat, dust into the cabin, and ageing rubber components can signal bigger maintenance costs ahead. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/mzxlqo0e/Summer-car-damage The high temperatures can shorten battery life, while heat-related stress can affect cooling systems and other essential components, such as tyres, rubber hoses and seals, paintwork, headlights and interior materials such and dashboards, https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/6p2ggr9s/bro.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/5xvw62dn/Summer-car-damage While mechanical problems can be expensive, cosmetic damage is often what first shapes a buyer’s impression of a used car. The exposure to the sun's ultra-violet rays can lead to faded paint, damage clear coats and make vehicles appear older than their actual age. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/eh4hpubb/IMG3600JPG.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-07-31T06:00:00.000+04:00 Selling your car in UAE? How summer heat damage can slash resale value — and what owners can do UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-condemns-us-strike-on-residential-area-1.500626165 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/i4o74roc/202607313885360.jpg Iran condemns US strike on residential area Gulf News en 2026-07-31T05:49:09.109+04:00 Iran condemns US strike on residential area Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/scorching-heat-continues-with-afternoon-showers-possible-across-parts-of-the-uae-1.500626060 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/mu8yfv6a/UAE-Weather Gulf News en 2026-07-31T05:32:00.000+04:00 Scorching heat continues, with afternoon showers possible across parts of the UAE Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/why-billion-dollar-fines-may-not-dent-googles-dominance-1.500625871 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/06/06/20240606-google-_18febb3f10b_large.jpg The European Commission’s latest action imposed a combined €890 million (about $1.02 billion) in penalties after finding that Google breached parts of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Gulf News en 2026-07-31T05:06:00.000+04:00 Why billion-dollar fines may not dent Google’s dominance Op-Eds, Technology, technology https://gulfnews.com/travel/montenegro-travel-guide-best-things-to-do-and-what-it-costs-for-uae-travellers-1.500625620 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/zm7ezznk/kotor.jpg.avif Montenegro is one of those places that feels far bigger than it is. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/9sgmwcr3/visit-kotor-old-town-300.jpg Kotor's Unesco-listed old town is a maze of narrow cobbled lanes, centuries-old stone churches and little squares perfect for people-watching over a coffee. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/932yqac2/kotor-walls-up-scaled.jpg.webp San Giovanni Fortress, in Montenegro https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/k8w15q49/bay-of-kotor-and-blue-cave-adventure-3h1.webp Bay of Kotor https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/820ldce0/1-4.jpeg.webp Budva, coastal town of Montenegro https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/qipc1irm/2021-11-23seahelpskadarseenationalparkmontenegrofluss-schleiferijeka-crnojevica.jpg.webp For a complete change of pace, Skadar Lake, the largest lake in Southern Europe, is a birdwatcher's paradise straddling Montenegro and Albania. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/3gxeuy12/205828773697716634605084396329292984745984n-1024x681.jpg.webp Lovćen National Park https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/cg7i83db/SkelaFoodsEuropeanDeliStoreCevapi.jpg.webp A plate of ćevapi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/lfxvgqv4/qr1kdeoklb821.jpg The old town of Kotor Gulf News en 2026-07-31T05:00:00.000+04:00 Montenegro travel guide: Best things to do and what it costs for UAE travellers Travel, UAE, UAE, travel https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-announces-a-deal-for-hamas-to-disarm-in-gaza-but-many-hurdles-and-uncertainty-remain-1.500626154 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/bynp7ur6/preview.jpg Palestinians salvage their belongings from the rubble of a building and tents destroyed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, Thursday, July 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-17/fb70gsrc/Gaza Palestinian children play next to tents in a makeshift camp for displaced people set up on the beach in Gaza City. Despite an October 10 ceasefire, Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as both the Israeli military and Hamas accuse one another of breaching the truce. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-31/1yzp08ua/gaza-food.jpg People try to get rice from a charity kitchen providing food for free in the west of Gaza City, on August 28, 2025, as the war between Israel and the Hamas militants movement continues. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T04:56:47.562+04:00 Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain hamas disarming gaza israel trump https://gulfnews.com/your-money/500k-in-real-time-automatic-bills-easier-cash-ins-3-new-philippine-payment-services-explained-1.500626118 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/09/16/People-using-a-GCash-kiosk-in-the-Philippines_191fa590221_large.jpg People using a GCash kiosk in the Philippines. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T04:49:09.826+04:00 ₱500K in real time, automatic bills, easier cash-ins: 3 new Philippine payment services explained Your Money, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/ckyc-20-nris-in-uae-can-soon-avoid-repeated-kyc-checks-in-india-1.500625854 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/njghxrvg/CKYC.png Gulf News en 2026-07-31T04:44:00.000+04:00 CKYC 2.0: NRIs in UAE can soon avoid repeated KYC checks in India Banking, Living-Banking, India, india, India UAE travel https://gulfnews.com/business/my-business-clinic-delays-pushed-this-25-year-old-to-build-a-pharmacy-startup-1.500625485 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/88ncbslx/Mahmoud-Abdelrazag-Salih-Suliman Mahmoud Abdelrazag Salih Suliman, Co-Founder & CEO, Neulink https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/kc4m603l/My-business.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-31T04:00:00.000+04:00 My Business: Clinic delays pushed this 25-year-old to build a pharmacy startup Business, My Business https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-says-tanker-broke-the-us-blockade-washington-says-not-true-1.500626133 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-20/b0i17kjm/CentCom.png A screengrab shows US Central Command military operations to enforce the naval blockade on Iran. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T03:26:18.491+04:00 Iran says tanker 'broke' the US blockade. Washington says 'not true' Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-treasury-sanctions-networks-in-china-india-russia-and-iran-supporting-irgc-mahan-air-1.500626122 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/brm1uob6/ANI_20260730192839.jpg A Mahan Air jet. Mahan Air has presented itself as a civilian carrier but has been under US sanctions for years over its ties to the IRGC, designated by Washington as a terrorist organisation. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T02:52:26.810+04:00 US Treasury sanctions networks in China, India, Russia and Iran supporting IRGC, Mahan Air Mena, Americas, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-rocks-a-bold-new-hairstyle-before-likely-us-open-return-1.500626097 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-22/5k8zm9b3/newsml_afp_com_20260322T000000Z_PH_GTY_2267868597.jpeg Carlos Alcaraz of Spain returns a shot against Sebastian Korda of the United States during Day 6 of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 22, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T01:11:28.736+04:00 Watch: Carlos Alcaraz rocks a bold new hairstyle before likely US Open return Tennis, Lifestyle, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/friday-sermon-calls-on-muslims-to-embrace-humility-1.500626070 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-06/ml2wwzd2/STAFFNAT_250606_Eid_Prayer_Dubai_VSAKLANI_61749177966953.jpg Worshippers are reminded that humility strengthens faith, builds character and brings people closer together. Gulf News en 2026-07-31T00:04:03.285+04:00 Friday sermon calls on Muslims to embrace humility people https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/uae-fuel-prices-for-august-will-petrol-prices-rise-again-after-oil-tops-100-1.500618088 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/07/11/saudi-petrol-price-1625991402084_17a94a3d265_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-31T00:01:00.000+04:00 UAE fuel prices out today: Petrol prices to rise in August? Energy, Government, Markets, Fuel prices, oil, oil price https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/concacaf-members-unanimously-reject-fifa-proposals-1.500626054 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/e4ja2bqc/preview.jpg FIFA President Gianni Infantino Gulf News en 2026-07-30T23:54:10.994+04:00 CONCACAF members unanimously reject FIFA proposals Football, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/renewed-iran-war-raises-us-missile-supply-concerns-1.500626033 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/gwxvsfjd/rocket.jpg US Marines load an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) onto a KC-130J Super Hercules during a training exercise in the Middle East. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T23:25:18.225+04:00 Renewed Iran war raises US missile supply concerns Americas, Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egypt-drone-attack-shows-us-interests-are-vulnerable-anywhere-1.500625693 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/8yuhh5ju/egypt.jpg This handout photograph taken and released by the Damietta Port Authority on July 30, 2026 shows the control tower of the Mediterranean sea port of Damietta. The Egyptian government said on July 30 that a fire the day before at the port of Damietta was caused by a drone attack, the first to target the country since the outbreak of the Middle East war. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T23:08:51.705+04:00 'Egypt drone attack shows US interests are vulnerable anywhere' Mena, Egypt, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/horse-racing/abu-dhabi-to-host-fei-endurance-world-championship-2026-1.500625932 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/uj2qf0f6/eqestrian.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T22:28:31.662+04:00 Abu Dhabi to host FEI Endurance World Championship 2026 Horse-Racing, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/17-injured-after-car-crashes-into-café-at-egypts-ain-sokhna-resort-1.500625782 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/odszvrc0/MqWInQkk.jpg Preliminary investigations indicated that the woman mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, causing the vehicle to surge forward, veer off course and plough into the café's outdoor seating area, striking customers. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T20:30:57.542+04:00 17 injured after car crashes into café at Egypt's Ain Sokhna resort Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/brazil-to-face-india-in-historic-football-friendly-in-kolkata-1.500625893 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/9b2mcufg/newsml_afp_com_20260705T200739Z_doc_b9bp9n4.jpeg AIFF confirms October 3 clash as India prepares for its highest-ranked opponent since FIFA rankings began. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T20:16:19.474+04:00 Brazil to face India in historic football friendly in Kolkata Football, India https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/oakley-holbrook-review-a-classic-design-that-still-earns-its-place-outdoors-1.500622513 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/h7y7wng1/oakleyholbrook-1.png Classic sunglasses Gulf News en 2026-07-30T20:00:00.000+04:00 Oakley Holbrook review: A classic design that still earns its place outdoors Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/uefa-says-will-boycott-world-cup-over-fifa-proposals-1.500625852 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-15/2frk43qm/newsml_afp_com_20260715T161547Z_doc_c2ac7ze.jpeg Illustrative image. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T19:56:19.396+04:00 UEFA says will boycott World Cup over FIFA proposals Football https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dubai-financial-market-posts-dh443-million-profit-in-h1-1.500625862 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/z3529fey/DFM.jpg DFM recorded Dh1 billion in average daily trades and welcomes 42,864 new investors in H1 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T19:42:29.633+04:00 Dubai Financial Market posts Dh443 million profit in H1, 2026 Markets, Dubai Financial Market (DFM) https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/danube-properties-to-deliver-11-dubai-projects-in-12-months-marking-major-milestone-1.500625819 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/xuxw7g8q/Danube.gif Gulf News en 2026-07-30T19:09:22.158+04:00 Danube Properties to deliver 11 Dubai projects in 12 months, marking major milestone Company News, Company News https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-and-serbian-presidents-discuss-strengthening-comprehensive-strategic-partnership-1.500625761 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/an3enelz/MBZ.jpg UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with Serbian President His Excellency Aleksandar Vučić. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T19:06:50.695+04:00 UAE and Serbian Presidents discuss strengthening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Government, economy, Sheikh mohamed https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/bafleh-jewellery-organises-blood-donation-camp-with-ithra-dubai-and-dubai-health-1.500625792 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/29q9nlys/Bafleh.gif Gulf News en 2026-07-30T18:45:40.906+04:00 Bafleh Jewellery organises blood donation camp with Ithra Dubai and Dubai Health Company News, Company News https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/dubai-holding-contributes-135-to-dubai-gdp-in-2025-1.500625745 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-05/kdzw2f7f/Stock-Dubai-Holding-14.jpg Dubai Holding has published its first Achievements Report titled "A Legacy of Growth". Gulf News en 2026-07-30T18:05:53.136+04:00 Dubai Holding contributes 13.5% to Dubai GDP in 2025 economy, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-opens-820-metre-pedestrian-cycling-bridge-linking-al-mamzar-and-al-khawaneej-1.500625732 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/uyyqyqfk/cyclint2.jpg The bridge connects directly with the Al Khawaneej and Al Warqa cycling tracks, extending the route to Saih Al Salam and creating a continuous corridor for cyclists. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T18:03:15.475+04:00 Dubai opens 820-metre pedestrian, cycling bridge linking Al Mamzar and Al Khawaneej Transport, RTA, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/pakistan-medical-centre-and-jood-join-hands-for-healthcare-1.500625752 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/p0nwrup2/JOOD.png Marwan Rashed Bin Hashim and Dr Faisal Ikram during the MoU signing ceremony in Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T17:59:44.303+04:00 Pakistan Medical Centre and JOOD join hands for healthcare Health, Health https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/abu-dhabi-announces-partial-closure-on-sheikh-khalifa-bin-zayed-intl-road-in-al-dhafra-1.500625713 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/mftuzv95/Closure-of-Lane.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T17:58:31.333+04:00 Abu Dhabi announces partial closure on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Int'l Road in Al Dhafra Transport, abu dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-launches-digital-labour-violations-reporting-service-on-sahel-app-1.500625479 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/yic0e87c/Sahel-App.webp A new digital service "Report to Us", has been launched through the government's unified Sahel app, allowing workers to report suspected violations of labour laws. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T17:54:51.098+04:00 Kuwait launches digital labour violations reporting service on Sahel app Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/multibank-integrates-botim-to-simplify-funding-for-mbio-users-in-uae-1.500625744 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-11/210xg6rt/Crypto-payment Botim and Multibank Group have partnered to allow UAE users to fund their mb.io crypto trading accounts directly through Botim's in-app payment service. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/q9lxcwcz/Naser-Taher-Founder-and-Chairman-of-MultiBank-Group-1.png "Getting your account funded should never be the hardest part of trading crypto," said Naser Taher, Founder and Chairman of MultiBank Group Gulf News en 2026-07-30T17:52:37.359+04:00 MultiBank integrates Botim to simplify funding for mb.io users in UAE Banking, UAE banks https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/most-americans-say-iran-war-isnt-worth-fighting-1.500625728 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/ncx8bbz5/newsml_afp_com_20260728T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288038531.jpeg US President Donald Trump speaks with Vice President JD Vance alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the funeral service for US Senator Lindsey Graham at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on July 28, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T17:49:55.857+04:00 Most Americans say Iran war isn't worth fighting Americas, Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-residents-can-now-donate-to-feed-stray-cats-through-smart-feeding-stations-1.500625731 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/agpv7y45/Ehsan-stations.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T17:44:03.177+04:00 Dubai residents can now donate to feed stray cats through smart feeding stations UAE, Living-UAE, Dubai Municipality https://gulfnews.com/uae/new-abu-dhabi-policy-moves-high-fat-salt-and-sugar-foods-out-of-prime-spots-in-stores-and-online-1.500625708 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/4hnw51x1/l4l05vl21ka194kpn.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T17:30:04.807+04:00 New Abu Dhabi policy moves high-fat, salt and sugar foods out of prime spots in stores and online UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/pakistan-says-iran-us-talks-continue-despite-strikes-1.500625414 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/w79v61i0/Iraq.jpg Security forces and emergency personnel work at the site of a strike north of Al Miqdadiyah district in Iraq's Dayala province. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T17:23:18.180+04:00 Pakistan says Iran-US talks continue despite strikes Mena, Pakistan, Pakistan, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/us-iran-conflict-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-this-evening-july-30-1.500625655 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/vjv3981b/gulfnews2026-07-21uv6p89jxUK.avif Gulf News en 2026-07-30T17:10:57.646+04:00 US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know this evening (July 30) World, UAE https://gulfnews.com/technology/think-before-you-download-cyber-firm-warns-of-fake-bahrain-alert-app-1.500625694 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/qmx1bzpg/dream.jpg Sebastian Kurz and Shalev Hulio, Dream founders Gulf News en 2026-07-30T17:06:28.329+04:00 Think before you download: Cyber firm warns of fake Bahrain alert app Technology, technology https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/george-and-amal-clooney-flee-french-home-due-to-wildfire-2-1.500625673 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-11/7yt1tots/newsml_afp_com_20260511T162201Z_doc_b2hy3hl.jpeg US actor George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney arrive to attend A King's Trust celebration at the Royal Albert Hall in London on May 11, 2026, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The King’s Trust. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T17:01:31.378+04:00 George and Amal Clooney flee French home due to wildfire Europe, France https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/uae-banks-deferred-dh135b-in-loan-repayments-under-cbuae-support-package-1.500625651 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/9bferdus/The_UAE_Central_Bank_in_Abu_Dhabi_16c5d5911d7_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T16:45:06.684+04:00 UAE banks deferred Dh13.5b in loan repayments under CBUAE support package Banking, Government, Living-Banking, UAE Central Bank https://gulfnews.com/uae/were-hiring-abu-dhabi-reporter-1.500625628 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/v296p14q/Abu-Dhabi-Reporter Gulf News en 2026-07-30T16:44:54.190+04:00 We're hiring: Abu Dhabi Reporter UAE, Living-UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/sharjah-airport-rewards-passengers-for-improving-travel-experience-1.500625635 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/rsqmxs37/shj-airport.jpg Sharjah Airport Authority honours five passengers under its 'Because We Care' initiative Gulf News en 2026-07-30T16:37:53.585+04:00 Sharjah Airport rewards passengers for improving travel experience Aviation, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/spinneys-to-raise-saudi-unit-stake-to-70-in-bet-on-kingdoms-grocery-market-1.500625631 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-30/98nzulre/gulfnewsimport20240430Stock-Spinneys18f2f386859large.avif Gulf News en 2026-07-30T16:35:54.583+04:00 Spinneys to raise Saudi unit stake to 70% in bet on Kingdom's grocery market Retail, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/mashreq-posts-record-h1-profit-before-tax-of-dh48b-as-deposits-lending-surge-1.500625619 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-28/vm71w0ks/Mashreq_Bank_16a45d82b87_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T16:29:23.201+04:00 Mashreq posts record H1 profit before tax of Dh4.8b as deposits, lending surge Banking, Mashreq Bank, UAE digital banking https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/e-h1-revenue-climbs-116-to-dh381b-as-subscriber-base-tops-251-million-1.500625589 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/03/17/Stock---e-_17f981360cb_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T16:20:09.425+04:00 e& H1 revenue climbs 11.6% to Dh38.1b as subscriber base tops 251 million Markets, Technology https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/sharib-hashmi-recalls-700-failed-auditions-until-his-wifes-words-changed-his-life-your-dreams-arent-yours-alone-1.500625561 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/ya27k3we/178489052447-degrees-2.jpg Sharib Hashmi in a still from the film 'It's Only 47°C'. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/ylw7yh5b/sharib-hashmi-jpg.webp Sharib Hashmi in a still from the film 'It's Only 47°C'. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/w6xm2nrq/Sharib_Hashmi_jpg.webp Sharib Hashmi in the movie Filmistaan https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/skato0pe/Sharib_Hashmi_02_jpg.webp Sharib Hashmi in a still from the film 'It's Only 47°C'. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T16:14:19.110+04:00 Sharib Hashmi recalls 700 failed auditions until his wife's words changed his life: 'Your dreams aren't yours alone' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/why-resistance-bands-can-build-muscle-as-well-as-weights-1.500622426 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/lk4hopu2/resistanceband-1.png Person performing bicep curls with a resistance band and dumbbell Gulf News en 2026-07-30T16:00:00.000+04:00 Why resistance bands can build muscle as well as weights Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/infantino-defends-controversial-fifa-proposal-as-an-opportunity-1.500625032 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/uac6m0l6/preview.jpg FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a news conference at the stadium in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, a day before the opening FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T15:53:06.139+04:00 Infantino defends controversial FIFA proposal as ‘an opportunity’ World Cup, Football, FIFA World Cup, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/sport/why-basketball-remains-close-to-every-filipinos-heart-even-in-the-uae-1.500625544 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/m486zong/FotoJet.jpg Clockwise from top left: Jerriel Ace Pantig, Bill Rubillos, Donell Almanzor Aducal, and Rom Gannaban https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/px9eprbt/Rom_Gannaban.jpeg Rom Gannaban, chef https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/yzjs153k/Jerriel_Ace_Pantig.jpg Jerriel Ace Pantig, purchasing manager https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/n2zmxit5/Donell-Almanzor-Aducal.jpg Donell Almanzor Aducal (right), sales professional https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/calulxox/Bill-Rubillos.jpg Bill Rubillos, civil engineer Gulf News en 2026-07-30T15:48:46.335+04:00 Why basketball remains close to every Filipino's heart even in the UAE Sport, people, UAE, UAE, Dubai, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/business/constructions-agentic-ai-transformation-will-be-won-by-people-not-technology-1.500625294 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/y369r4o7/shutterstock2713395509.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/geqtgyhm/Mariam-Azmy.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T15:30:34.046+04:00 Construction’s agentic AI transformation will be won by people, not technology Business https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/marc-cucurella-keeps-his-promise-gets-tattoo-of-spain-manager-after-world-cup-win-1.500625540 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-19/auc4dp84/newsml_afp_com_20260719T231826Z_doc_c2ll6vb.jpeg Spain's defender #24 Marc Cucurella kisses the trophy after winning the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T15:30:14.956+04:00 Marc Cucurella keeps his promise, gets tattoo of Spain manager after World Cup win World Cup, FIFA World Cup, FIFA, spain https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/uae-august-guide-seven-things-residents-need-to-know-1.500625499 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/45t1wj7l/Dubaiskyline2026 Gulf News en 2026-07-30T15:14:24.013+04:00 UAE August guide: Seven things residents need to know Living-Ask-Us, UAE, Ask Gulf News, UAE Travel, UAE schools https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/middle-east-airlines-slowly-recover-from-iran-war-as-global-air-travel-demand-falls-in-june-says-iata-1.500625471 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/01/28/STOCK-Lufthansa-aircraft-airlines_17747b2219c_large.jpg International Air Transport Association (IATA) said global air passenger demand fell 1.7% in June 2026 compared to the same month last year. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T14:58:53.379+04:00 Middle East airlines slowly recover from Iran war as global air travel demand falls in June, says IATA Aviation, Travel, travel, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-president-welcomed-by-serbian-president-upon-arrival-in-serbia-on-working-visit-1.500625421 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/xlebd4on/0i705vk81ka1463pn.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/mb7ihail/04505vkc1ka1463pn.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T14:45:53.142+04:00 UAE President welcomed by Serbian President upon arrival in Serbia on working visit Government https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/from-dh280-to-dh1200-dubai-restaurants-where-dinner-is-a-show-1.500625233 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/w6wk490x/Hilly-Natural-Mountains-Aesthetics-Mood-Photo-Collage-6.png Interactive dining has become a category in the UAE's dining scene, and there's now enough variety that you can pick by mood, whether you want art, magic, or a full rainforest. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/6i9thike/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-2.09.20-PM.png The Magic Table pairs a five-course set menu with interactive magic and 3D projection that turns the table into the stage, with each course opening a new chapter of the story. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/v49ug07z/05Projection-4-LE-PETIT-CHEF-4.jpg Le Petit Chef has the four-course menu, crafted by chef Sergio Quinonez, travels through Spain, Italy, France, Japan and more, with the little chef providing the entertainment between courses. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/cw52ruuv/Dinemation2.png The 3 Crystals recruits kids as young explorers, sending them chasing clues and solving puzzles across the meal to collect three crystals and restore balance to the story, with immersive projections turning each course into the next chapter. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/dovlbj9a/430x430px-gallery3.jpg At JNGL A rainforest-themed spot inside The Green Planet's biodome, surrounding you with leafy corners and wildlife-inspired detail. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T14:44:35.228+04:00 From Dh280 to Dh1,200: Dubai restaurants where dinner is a show Lifestyle, Food, Dubai, Food https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-homebuyers-get-more-choice-as-24800-new-units-enter-the-market-1.500625443 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-13/pyu3sowk/newsml_afp_com_20260513T172103Z_doc_b2rf6cn.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/381c5dec/Ronan_Arthur_Cavendish_Maxwell.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/15hzkyvt/Mr__Ajay_Headshot_jpg.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/u08z2324/WhatsApp_Image_2026_07_29_at_13_57_58.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T14:37:41.366+04:00 Dubai homebuyers get more choice as 24,800 new units enter the market Property, Dubai property https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/fifa-world-cup-star-vozinha-dons-spider-man-jersey-awaits-his-own-1.500625457 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/d0juu7q6/38.jpg The 40-year-old’s move to South America has generated enormous interest in Chile Gulf News en 2026-07-30T14:36:00.044+04:00 FIFA World Cup star Vozinha dons Spider-Man jersey, awaits his own Football https://gulfnews.com/the-kurator/style/the-kurator-springsummer-shoot-a-kawaii-colour-riot-1.500625411 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/z4y8oxi8/37.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/93njzyub/6.jpg Kurator https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/btrkivkb/7.jpg Kurator https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/mjerv6t5/8.jpg Kurator https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/t1cpanjh/9.jpg Kurator https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/jzefiuui/10.jpg Kurator https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/qa4sl76n/11.jpg Kurator https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/w9fupd4q/1.jpg Kurator https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/jw90crhe/15.jpg Kurator https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/soldtq3g/2.jpg Kurator https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/sjsid2pc/3.jpg Kurator Gulf News en 2026-07-30T14:13:36.436+04:00 The Kurator Spring/Summer shoot: A Kawaii colour riot Style https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/joe-root-returns-as-england-test-captain-fleming-named-coach-1.500625432 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-02/m28fbm3q/newsml_afp_com_20260102T032732Z_doc_89et4h3.jpeg Ben Stokes (L) and Joe Root Gulf News en 2026-07-30T14:10:33.046+04:00 Joe Root returns as England Test captain, Fleming named coach Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/sport/watch-dancing-cleaner-steals-the-show-at-commonwealth-games-1.500625406 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/smylfqvu/asadasd.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T14:03:52.420+04:00 Watch: Dancing cleaner steals the show at Commonwealth Games Sport, Viral Video https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/rs280-million-in-cash-15kg-gold-seized-from-bus-driver-in-bengal-raid-1.500625404 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/lpt4xrk1/202607303883987.jpg Officers recovered gold and currency worth nearly Rs500 million in a raid in West Bengal. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T13:56:39.126+04:00 Rs280 million in cash, 15kg gold seized from bus driver in Bengal raid India, india https://gulfnews.com/the-kurator/style/soulland-opens-first-middle-east-store-in-dubai-1.500625396 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/val7qw34/36.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/88hkm92r/5.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/p721z5l7/2.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/olf57ehd/3.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/kqliyskp/4.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/ww6j8clg/1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T13:54:08.723+04:00 Soulland opens first Middle East store in Dubai Style https://gulfnews.com/uae/biggest-jump-how-dubais-population-crosses-458m-1.500625403 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/r2o2yg1l/gulfnews2026-03-19ho0s1ysjDubaiofficestaff.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/n9cyzz20/dubai-population.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T13:53:24.548+04:00 Dubai population jumps from 12,000 to 4.58 million in 144 years UAE, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/twenty-five-cats-escape-japan-mall-damaged-by-quake-2-1.500625374 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/j6oleo9p/preview.jpg AEON Mall shopping center, where an explosion occurred following a powerful earthquake, is seen in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, southern Japan, Thursday, July 30, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T13:36:33.560+04:00 Twenty-five cats escape Japan mall damaged by quake Asia, Japan https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/meet-the-uae-entrepreneurs-bringing-dubai-inspired-tourism-super-app-to-post-war-syria-1.500625348 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/paqbrl1t/IMG7299.JPG.jpeg From (L-R): Firas, Co-founder of My Syria app, Talal Al Hilali, Director General and Chairman of the Syrian Investment Authority; Abdul Salam Haykal, Syria's Minister of Communications and Information Technology; Mazen al-Salhani, Minister of Tourism of Syria; and others. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/9xwu3h3i/043A2624.JPG.jpeg 42-year-old Rami Kaiem at the launch of MySyria. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-12-25/jw0g40ua/OPN-SYRIA Shoppers at an outdoor market beside the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, Syria. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T13:29:36.657+04:00 Meet the UAE entrepreneurs bringing Dubai-inspired tourism super app to post-war Syria Markets, Syria https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/55-year-old-indian-expat-undergoes-advanced-heart-surgery-in-dubai-1.500625352 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/gkw7t46s/Photo.png The patient recovered well after the procedure without any complications Gulf News en 2026-07-30T13:26:28.011+04:00 55-year-old Indian expat undergoes advanced heart surgery in Dubai Health, Corporate-News, UAE, UAE, Dubai, Health https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ipl-worlds-2nd-most-valuable-sports-brand-1.500625344 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-11/c0tbwx04/IPL-schedule.jpg Despite ratings dip, IPL’s valuation soars to $20.6 billion Gulf News en 2026-07-30T13:21:28.370+04:00 IPL world’s 2nd most valuable sports brand Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/sport/olympics/how-sharmila-dhankar-overcame-polio-and-domestic-abuse-to-win-cwg-gold-1.500625327 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/iin01ywh/20260728005f.jpg Sharmila Dhankar with Shilpa K Shyla. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T13:20:05.786+04:00 How Sharmila Dhankar overcame polio and domestic abuse to win CWG gold olympics, Sport, india https://gulfnews.com/podcasts/tell-me-why/tell-me-why-the-biggest-risk-for-investors-may-be-waiting-for-the-perfect-time-1.500625172 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/ow1wh1az/DSC03300.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/6she7810/DSC03300.JPG Fedor Panteleev, Chief Product Officer at Denara Group serving Cusp Wealth Gulf News en 2026-07-30T13:11:45.291+04:00 Tell Me Why the biggest risk for investors may be waiting for the perfect time Tell Me Why https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/tristar-un-global-compact-network-uae-conclude-20252026-target-gender-equality-accelerator-1.500625325 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/xfznbsr0/Tristar.gif Gulf News en 2026-07-30T13:06:12.062+04:00 Tristar, UN Global Compact Network UAE conclude 2025–2026 Target Gender Equality accelerator Company News, Company News https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/jimins-bts-world-cup-halftime-shirt-sells-for-110000-ties-fifa-match-ball-1.500625315 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/ab6nqh8f/newsml_afp_com_20260719T000000Z_PH_GTY_2286794759.jpeg Jimin of BTS performs during the Topps Final Halftime Show the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T13:00:25.588+04:00 Jimin’s BTS World Cup halftime shirt sells for $110,000, ties FIFA match ball Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/auto/gacs-30-millionth-car-what-building-at-that-volume-says-about-the-product-1.500621293 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-27/jugii8ui/Lead.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-27/htftkepe/Lead-2.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-27/1d00cy6t/GAC-Marks-30-Million-Global-Owners-Local-Celebration-1.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-27/vj476uiv/GAC-Marks-30-Million-Global-Owners-Local-Celebration-2.JPG Gulf News en 2026-07-30T12:48:44.117+04:00 GAC’s 30 millionth car: What building at that volume says about the product Auto, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/fire-at-egypts-damietta-port-caused-by-drone-attack-pms-office-1.500625218 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/01wzy9i6/34.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T12:41:44.238+04:00 Fire at Egypt's Damietta port caused by drone attack: PM's office Mena, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/uae-scraps-15-capital-market-fees-to-cut-costs-for-licensed-firms-1.500625297 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/u7zrpoun/UAE_oney_dirham20_16ef4d4ca21_original_ratio.jpg Dirham is the currency of the UAE and denoted as AED Gulf News en 2026-07-30T12:37:32.020+04:00 UAE announces new fee reductions in major relief for firms Markets https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-police-road-safety-session-equips-over-70-gulf-news-distributors-with-traffic-awareness-1.500625267 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/0lwcbcei/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-30-at-12.10.51-2.jpeg The awareness session, held at the Gulf News premises on July 27, has been led by an officer from the Traffic Awareness Department https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/ui2bdbp3/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-30-at-12.10.51-3.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/ry36wj3x/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-30-at-12.10.51.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/bnui8y2g/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-30-at-12.10.51-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/cdrr5qdb/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-30-at-12.10.52.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T12:31:09.813+04:00 Dubai Police road safety session equips over 70 Gulf News distributors with traffic awareness Transport, people, UAE, UAE, transport, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/newcastle-boss-eddie-howe-leaves-club-reports-1.500625271 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-29/1kk7e8h4/newsml_afp_com_20250729T061420Z_doc_686c79e.jpeg Eddie Howe is leaving his role as Newcastle manager after five years at St James' Park, the BBC and Sky reported on Thursday. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T12:19:29.455+04:00 Newcastle boss Eddie Howe leaves club: reports Football, football, Newcastle https://gulfnews.com/sport/why-indias-hockey-teams-replaced-blue-with-saffron-jerseys-1.500625261 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/xg3vjsw2/Hockey-new.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T12:14:22.528+04:00 Why India’s hockey teams replaced blue with saffron jerseys Sport, India, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/born-in-kazakhstan-raised-in-uae-how-teen-turned-curiosity-into-gold-at-international-economics-olympiad-1.500625234 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/lvfbsdsc/ali.jpg The 2026 IEO brought together national teams from across six continents, with Valiyev among five students selected to represent the UAE after a rigorous selection process involving students from 56 countries. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/trawyzya/ali.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T12:12:42.243+04:00 Born in Kazakhstan, raised in UAE: How teen turned curiosity into gold at International Economics Olympiad UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/watch-dubai-metro-blue-line-tunnels-take-shape-beneath-the-city-1.500625247 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/3tldpvti/STAFFNAT_260727_Metro_Blue_Line_VSAKLANI_91785216063678.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/7rdk6z4b/STAFFNAT_260727_Metro_Blue_Line_VSAKLANI_31785216061068.jpg Work in progress at the Dubai metro Blue Line next to Dragon Mart in Internation City-1. Virendra Saklani/Gulf News https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/l00ucanb/STAFFNAT_260727_Metro_Blue_Line_VSAKLANI_101785216346884.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/n6npta4l/STAFFNAT_260727_Metro_Blue_Line_VSAKLANI_21785216064608.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/5atlsh1q/STAFFNAT_260727_Metro_Blue_Line_VSAKLANI_11785216056961.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/w6gzaqbe/STAFFNAT_260727_Metro_Blue_Line_VSAKLANI_71785216069700.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/7cwceza3/STAFFNAT_260727_Metro_Blue_Line_VSAKLANI_31785216061068.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/db0565u3/STAFFNAT_260727_Metro_Blue_Line_VSAKLANI_51785216062015.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/dury8kov/STAFFNAT_260727_Metro_Blue_Line_VSAKLANI_151785216942130.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/y6elthzm/STAFFNAT_260727_Metro_Blue_Line_VSAKLANI_81785216068791.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/9xokhryv/STAFFNAT_260727_Metro_Blue_Line_VSAKLANI_61785216060275.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/32cof67f/STAFFNAT_260727_Metro_Blue_Line_VSAKLANI_181785216050481.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/kwrbsit7/STAFFNAT_260727_Metro_Blue_Line_VSAKLANI_171785216056228.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/p0ivl9nh/STAFFNAT_260727_Metro_Blue_Line_VSAKLANI_111785216343607.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/613hdtpd/STAFFNAT_260727_Metro_Blue_Line_VSAKLANI_121785216342647.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T12:06:24.736+04:00 Watch: Dubai Metro Blue Line tunnels take shape beneath the city UAE, news-video, Dubai Metro, transport https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-iranian-attack-on-chinese-firms-building-leaves-1-dead-1.500625238 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/gxf6lk9v/gulfnews2026-03-02rirodauhstock-kuwait-skyline.avif Kuwait's military is coordinating closely with competent authorities to ensure the safety of citizens and residents. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/8w9kafed/gulfnews2026-07-30j9xg26ymgulfnews2026-04-06hxwjpue7Kuwaitflag.avif Gulf News en 2026-07-30T11:59:17.658+04:00 Kuwait: Iranian attack on Chinese firm's building leaves 1 dead Kuwait, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ishan-kishan-to-lead-east-zone-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-named-vice-captain-1.500625240 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-23/vyoixcmf/newsml_afp_com_20260723T141441Z_doc_c2yu9ey.jpeg India's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (R) bumps fists with Ishan Kishan (L) during the first match in the One Day International cricket series played between Zimbabwe and India at Harare Sports Club on July 23, 2026 in Harare. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T11:51:56.678+04:00 Ishan Kishan to lead East Zone, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named vice-captain Cricket, cricket, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/al-ansari-exchange-signs-indian-cricketer-sanju-samson-as-brand-ambassador-1.500625219 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/75v37oa3/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-30-at-11.20.05.jpeg Sanju Samson, newly appointed Brand Ambassador of Al Ansari Exchange, with Rashed A. Al Ansari, Group Chief Executive Officer of Al Ansari Financial Services, during the ceremony https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/70ewtvbb/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-30-at-11.20.05-1.jpeg Ali Al Najjar, CEO, AAE; Sanju Samson, newly appointed Brand Ambassador; Rashed A. Al Ansari, GCEO, Al Ansari Financial Services; and other senior representatives from the Group, during the official appointment ceremony Gulf News en 2026-07-30T11:45:19.365+04:00 Al Ansari Exchange signs Indian cricketer Sanju Samson as brand ambassador Markets https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-launches-programme-to-help-uae-students-turn-old-aircraft-into-new-products-1.500625211 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/fxs7o6nb/dsc2484.jpg Students at the Emirates Engineering facility, learning about different maintenance checks. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T11:38:23.346+04:00 Emirates launches programme to help UAE students turn old aircraft into new products Aviation, Emirates Group, Emirates airline https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/fake-dubai-jobs-scam-two-arrested-in-philippines-after-workers-lose-115m-1.500625201 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/3yos3f6m/photo-2.PNG Authorities confiscated 31 sets of documents from applicants for overseas employment https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/zxbytis5/photo-1.PNG The two female arrested suspects, of legal age, were caught while accepting documents and collecting processing fees from applicants for purported employment in Dubai, UAE Gulf News en 2026-07-30T11:34:35.432+04:00 Fake Dubai jobs scam: Two arrested in Philippines after workers lose ₱1.15m Philippines, UAE, UAE, crime, Dubai, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/sport/uae-sport/aryansh-sharma-stars-again-as-uae-secure-commanding-97-run-win-over-jersey-1.500625215 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-13/fho3gsjd/newsml_afp_com_20260213T133537Z_doc_97dz4jf.jpeg UAE's Aryansh Sharma Gulf News en 2026-07-30T11:33:30.686+04:00 Aryansh Sharma stars again as UAE secure commanding 97-run win over Jersey UAE-Sport, Cricket, UAE, cricket https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-alert-scattered-rain-dust-storms-forecast-as-summer-heat-continues-until-august-3-1.500624928 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/7ihyxqhc/gulfnewsimport2022122720221227-rain18551a0e0felarge.avif Gulf News en 2026-07-30T11:27:42.282+04:00 UAE weather forecast: Scattered rain and dust storms as summer heat continues until August 3 Weather, UAE, Weather forecast, Rain, El Niño https://gulfnews.com/uae/watch-spider-man-scale-dubai-frame-after-burj-khalifa-for-free-in-live-stunt-event-this-saturday-1.500625198 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/khz67ruw/image.jpeg To mark International Spider-Man Day on 1 August, VOX Cinemas is sending everyone's favourite web-slinger up one of Dubai's most recognisable landmarks: Dubai Frame. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T11:25:51.383+04:00 Watch Spider-Man scale Dubai Frame after Burj Khalifa for free in live stunt event this Saturday UAE, Entertainment, Marvel https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-the-uae-is-redefining-childhood-in-the-digital-world-1.500625176 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/3c7g8wwx/IMG6205.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T11:18:20.321+04:00 How the UAE is redefining childhood in the digital world UAE, Technology https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/1000-ships-pass-through-hormuz-as-us-blockade-on-iran-tightens-centcom-1.500625121 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-26/jvqznqf3/202607263878641.jpg US forces redirected 20 commercial vessels, board two and disabled two as naval blockade against Iran continues. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T11:01:56.722+04:00 1,000 ships pass through Hormuz as US blockade on Iran tightens: CentCom Mena https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/dubai-gold-price-drops-dh4-after-latest-us-fed-decision-1.500625130 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-30/j57jhoa9/202510303557614.jpg Gold, silver prices drop on MCX after Fed rate cut Gulf News en 2026-07-30T10:19:45.952+04:00 Dubai gold price drops Dh4 after latest US Fed decision Retail, YourMoney-Saving-Investment, UAE Gold, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/uae/were-hiring-social-media-creator-1.500585330 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-24/wyy4rfvl/Hiring-Gulf-News-Social-Media-Creator Gulf News en 2026-07-30T10:13:09.084+04:00 We're hiring: Social Media Creator UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/17cjb8x-uae-president-discusses-bilateral-cooperation-with-1.500624818 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/n7mxmndz/vze05v2p1ka031ypn.jpg UAE President discusses bilateral cooperation with Slovak Prime Minister during working visit to Slovakia. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/doamsnir/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-30-at-12.47.45.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/thbr7b8d/2kq05v2q1ka031ypn.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/q3iqftee/8rx05v2s1ka031ypn.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/glax60c4/dnt05v2t1ka031ypn.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/5pgulj7v/a5y05v2v1ka031zpn.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/jme7hefn/psf05v2w1ka031zpn.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/kgvg5pj1/tgo05v2x1ka031zpn.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T10:06:40.038+04:00 UAE President Sheikh Mohamed meets Slovak PM Robert Fico to boost bilateral ties Government https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/who-were-the-idaho-murders-victims-netflix-revisits-their-tragedy-and-the-case-that-gripped-america-1.500625103 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/nvnze2b5/idaho1.avif In the early morning hours of November 13, an intruder slipped into an off-campus rental house on King Road. Within minutes, Goncalves, Mogen, Kernodle, and Chapin were fatally stabbed in their beds. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T10:04:47.749+04:00 Who were the Idaho Murders victims? Netflix revisits their tragedy and the case that gripped America Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-ergonomic-office-chairs-on-amazonae-2026-stay-comfortable-through-every-workday-1.500602610 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-09/jqtq6ekm/ergonomic-chair-1.png Home office setup with ergonomic chair Gulf News en 2026-07-30T10:01:00.000+04:00 Best ergonomic office chairs on amazon.ae 2026: Stay comfortable through every workday Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/visa-immigration/how-to-replace-a-lost-emirates-id-in-the-uae-1.1692023002878 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/04/06/20220406-emirates-id_17ffd0ad0c5_large.jpg How to replace a lost, stolen or damaged Emirates ID in the UAE - Only UAE expatriates with an active residency file can apply to replace their Emirates ID. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T10:00:00.000+04:00 How to replace a lost Emirates ID in the UAE Living-Visa-Immigration, UAE government services, Emirates ID https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/c1hd56a-uae-strongly-condemns-renewed-hostile-attacks-1.500625101 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/ifh100nz/0ci05viy1ka0qsjpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T09:51:55.920+04:00 UAE strongly condemns renewed hostile attacks attempting to target oil facilities in Saudi Arabia Government, Saudi https://gulfnews.com/business/property/modon-h1-net-profit-reaches-dh22-billion-after-property-sales-hit-dh26-billion-1.500625097 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/gqf43iql/4w905uhx1ka1liipo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T09:40:47.351+04:00 Modon H1 net profit reaches Dh2.2 billion after property sales hit Dh26 billion Property https://gulfnews.com/uae/best-perseid-meteor-shower-since-2018-will-light-up-uae-skies-where-to-watch-1.500625093 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/08/03/Perseids-teaser-1691067449313_189bb797fef_large.jpg A streak of light seen above Mleiha, in Sharjah, UAE in 2022, which forms part of the annual Perseid meteor showers. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T09:38:34.935+04:00 Best Perseid meteor shower since 2018 will light up UAE skies: Where to watch UAE, Lifestyle, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport/meet-the-sports-photographer-who-is-also-the-czech-republic-president-1.500625092 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-26/32h491wa/newsml_afp_com_20260726T094957Z_doc_c3883e4.jpeg Czech Republic's President Petr Pavel (L) walks in the paddock with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem (C) ahead of the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod near Budapest, Hungary, on July 26, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T09:36:53.678+04:00 Meet the sports photographer who is also the Czech Republic President Motorsport, World, Formula-One, Formula1 https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-fines-hajj-umrah-firms-up-to-sr100000-for-failing-to-report-overstayers-1.500625010 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/mtoht4r2/download.webp The authority said the penalty applies to Hajj and Umrah service companies and establishments that delay notifying the competent authorities of any pilgrim or Umrah performer who remains in the Kingdom after the expiry of their authorised stay. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T09:32:25.633+04:00 Saudi Arabia fines Hajj, Umrah firms up to SR100,000 for failing to report overstayers Saudi, Hajj, umrah https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/sukoon-profit-jumps-39-after-premiums-hit-dh38-billion-1.500625080 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/75a6juga/Stock_Sukoon_Insurance_1877ffe7ebe_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T09:27:16.509+04:00 Sukoon profit jumps 39% after premiums hit Dh3.8 billion Markets https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/jared-leto-denies-sexual-assault-allegations-by-multiple-women-absolutely-and-categorically-false-1.500625070 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/08/11/TAB-200811-Jared-Leto-1597126863382_173dc2dea17_large.jpg The new documentary also included an allegation from a woman who said she was 14 when Leto allegedly made a sexualised comment about her during an autograph-signing event and later instructed a security guard to bring her backstage at a music festival. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T09:25:13.504+04:00 Jared Leto denies sexual assault allegations by multiple women: 'Absolutely and categorically false' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/uae-eight-traffic-offences-detected-by-dubai-polices-advanced-ai-radar-system-1.500056465 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-10/mev90n73/radars.jpg Advanced radars can detect speeding, red-light offences, distracted driving, and more, with heavy fines, black points, and vehicle impoundment penalties. Stay informed to avoid costly mistakes and promote road safety. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T09:16:59.025+04:00 Dubai Police AI traffic fines: Eight offences detected by radars Living-Transport, dubai traffic fines, traffic fines, UAE traffic fines https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/tecom-group-investors-set-for-dh440-million-payout-after-profit-rises-9-1.500625057 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/01/04/STOCK-Dubai-Internet-city_17e26a0f8ba_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T09:10:53.863+04:00 TECOM Group investors set for Dh440 million payout after profit rises 9% Markets https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ajinkya-rahane-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket-1.500625050 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/8h14lrm3/1_16a0845bcac_2049210_4002011530_16a0845bcac_original_ratio.jpg Ajinkya Rahane Gulf News en 2026-07-30T09:02:27.517+04:00 Ajinkya Rahane announces retirement from international cricket Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/kirti-kulhari-falls-victim-to-cyber-fraud-loses-rs-244-lakh-in-unauthorised-card-payments-1.500625043 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/v8lusl1y/202607293883542.jpeg Kirti Kulhari duped of Rs 2.4 lacs in cyber fraud, registers complain with the Mumbai police Gulf News en 2026-07-30T09:00:56.328+04:00 Kirti Kulhari falls victim to cyber fraud, loses Rs 2.44 lakh in unauthorised card payments Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/adnoc-drilling-investors-set-for-2625-million-payout-after-record-quarter-1.500625031 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/sndt945s/ADNOC-Drilling-Delivers-Record-1H-Revenue-and-Profits-with-Dividends-Exceeding-Half-Billion-USD.jpg Supplied Gulf News en 2026-07-30T08:47:23.816+04:00 ADNOC Drilling investors set for $262.5 million payout after record quarter Markets https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/travelling-from-the-uae-today-latest-etihad-flydubai-air-arabia-cancellations-and-flight-updates-1.500625008 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-10/lcmncb5z/UAE-airports Airspace and airports remain operational, although travellers should monitor airline advisories as regional flight paths may change. Travelers are also advised to check directly with their airline before heading to the airport, as schedules remain subject to change. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T08:38:58.102+04:00 Travelling from the UAE today? Latest Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia cancellations and flight updates Mena, Aviation, Emirates airline, Air Arabia, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/demon-slayer-infinity-castle-streaming-in-uae-where-to-watch-read-manga-1.500625020 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-14/qy4sh004/preview.jpg This image released by Sony Pictures Entertainment shows a scene from "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle." (Sony Pictures Entertainment via AP) Gulf News en 2026-07-30T08:37:48.014+04:00 Demon Slayer Infinity Castle streaming in UAE: Where to watch on OTT, read manga Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/uae-traffic-alert-heavy-congestion-hits-dubai-and-sharjah-roads-1.500625022 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/z68q4ow1/gulfnews2026-01-28cbxfwytuUntitled-2.avif Commuters advised to check live traffic updates and allow extra travel time amid heavy morning congestion in Dubai and Sharjah. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T08:37:33.105+04:00 UAE traffic alert: Heavy congestion hits Dubai and Sharjah roads Transport https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ranbir-kapoors-ram-arrives-as-yashs-ravana-declares-war-in-ramayana-trailer-1.500625013 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/fvvrmely/ranbir.avif Ranbir Kapoor as Ram in Ramayan. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T08:25:10.552+04:00 Ranbir Kapoor’s Ram arrives as Yash’s Ravana declares war in Ramayana trailer Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/french-teen-fined-465-in-singapore-over-viral-straw-licking-stunt-1.500624922 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/3pqh0x9w/32.jpg French teenager Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien pleaded guilty to a public nuisance charge in Singapore on July 30, for a straw-licking stunt that landed him in hot water in the city-state. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T07:58:09.121+04:00 French teen fined $465 in Singapore over viral straw-licking stunt Asia https://gulfnews.com/uae/us-iran-conflict-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-july-30-2026-1.500624978 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/jgpo2m4b/DXB_Dubai_International_Airport_182d025b890_original_ratio.jpeg A scene inside Dubai International Airport (DXB). Gulf News en 2026-07-30T07:50:32.346+04:00 US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (July 30, 2026) UAE, Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/death-toll-from-japan-quake-rises-to-18-six-more-feared-dead-authorities-1.500624907 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-30/6d5pym5j/newsml_afp_com_20250730T020346Z_doc_689d4fx.jpeg An expert on earthquake and tsunami countermeasures from the Japan Meteorological Agency holds a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 2025, following a 8.7 magnitude quake in the sea off eastern Russia. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T07:21:12.689+04:00 Japan earthquake death toll rises to 28 after powerful 7.1-magnitude quake Asia https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/building-trusted-global-connectivity-networks-1.500624083 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/f0qy6jec/SU260730BizLeadersB3-InternationalMohamad-Moghrabi.jpg Mohamad Moghrabi, Managing Director, B3 International Gulf News en 2026-07-30T07:00:00.000+04:00 Building trusted global connectivity networks GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/offering-the-complete-trade-cycle-in-one-ecosystem-1.500624068 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/nszuumai/SU260730BizLeadersSumea-WorldDhirraj.jpeg Dhirraj Tilanii, Managing Director, SUMEAWORLD Gulf News en 2026-07-30T07:00:00.000+04:00 Offering the complete trade cycle in one ecosystem GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/building-trust-through-operational-excellence-1.500623783 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/hj8aed1s/SU260730BizLeadersCentro-MobiliIrfan-Mohammed-Ali.jpg Irfan Mohammed Ali, General Manager, Centro Mobili Furniture LLC Gulf News en 2026-07-30T07:00:00.000+04:00 Building trust through operational excellence GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/meydan-free-zone-where-entrepreneurs-find-lasting-momentum-1.500623757 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/hta7ixwi/SU260730BizLeadersAnisha-SagarNEW.jpg Anisha Sagar, Head of Marketing & Communications, Meydan Free Zone Gulf News en 2026-07-30T07:00:00.000+04:00 Meydan Free Zone: Where entrepreneurs find lasting momentum GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/women-are-already-building-real-estates-future-1.500623599 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/zyzkx32j/SU260730BizLeadersAmwajAidaNEW.jpg Aida El Shahabi, Group Chief Operating Officer, Amwaj Development Gulf News en 2026-07-30T07:00:00.000+04:00 Women are already building real estate’s future GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/designing-luxury-beyond-conventional-boundaries-1.500624126 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/puiig9nu/SU260730BizLeadersRahim-Latif.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T07:00:00.000+04:00 Designing luxury beyond conventional boundaries GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/women-entrepreneurs-in-the-uae-redefine-business-success-1.500624135 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/g60h2yis/SU260730BizLeadersWomen-Entrepreneurship-THIRD-GN-ARCHIVES.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/tg3e17mf/COVERALLAD.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T07:00:00.000+04:00 Women entrepreneurs in the UAE redefine business success GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-says-it-completed-heavy-wave-of-strikes-on-irgc-targets-in-iran-1.500624957 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/2rvbt6j4/31.jpg The US military said the strikes were intended to further reduce threats posed by Iran Gulf News en 2026-07-30T06:54:44.794+04:00 US says it completed heavy wave of strikes on IRGC targets in Iran Mena https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/grammys-ceo-saddened-as-bts-rejects-submissions-over-asian-pop-category-defends-new-award-1.500624952 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-18/ctpqje0z/BTS.jpeg BTS last performed at the Grammys in 2022. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T06:54:05.276+04:00 Grammys CEO 'saddened' as BTS rejects submissions over Asian Pop category, defends new award Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/opinion/pax-silica-are-filipinos-really-afraid-of-progress-or-afraid-of-the-future-1.500624937 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/5plyxv9q/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-6.38.35-AM.png The proposed Pax Silica industrial and tech hub in the Philippines covers an area of 4,000 acres, which is equal to about 1,619 to 1,620 hectaresl. It is planned within New Clark City in Tarlac, 1 hr by car north of Manila, as part of the Luzon Economic. The hub is designed as an AI, semiconductor, critical minerals and advanced manufacturing economic security zone. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/5plyxv9q/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-6.38.35-AM.png The proposed Pax Silica industrial and tech hub in the Philippines covers an area of 4,000 acres, which is equal to about 1,619 to 1,620 hectaresl. It is planned within New Clark City in Tarlac, 1 hr by car north of Manila, as part of the Luzon Economic. The hub is designed as an AI, semiconductor, critical minerals and advanced manufacturing economic security zone. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-27/lgy7c9bj/newsml_afp_com_20260727T083351Z_doc_c39q8zt.jpeg Protesters carry an effigy of US President Donald Trump during a demonstration that coincides with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos’ State of the Nation Address (SONA) in the House of Representatives, in Quezon City suburban Manila on July 27, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/frw36b6s/LIMA-ESTATE.jpg Location map of Lima Estate, as it intersects the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), which represents the Philippines’ largest economic "engine", accounting for approximately 50% of GDP. The LEC offers a compelling platform for economic growth, supported by targeted fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, a skilled, English-proficient workforce, and opportunities to integrate into regional and global supply chains. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/b2zqozz8/newsml_afp_com_20260612T040935Z_doc_b6u83w7.jpeg People present a diorama as they protest against the Pax Silica in Manila on June 12, 2026, to coincide with the country’s Independence Day celebrations. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-15/8owidrry/newsml_afp_com_20251212T000000Z_PH_GTY_2252028024.jpeg US Undersecretary of State Jacob Helberg Convenes The Pax Silica Summit, the first convening of a high level, private gathering focused on economic security and the establishment of a new grouping of partners tailored for the AI economy at Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace on December 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/8tryyhso/Nickel_Mining_Philippines_resources1_16a310731f8_original_ratio.jpg An open-pit nickel mine in Southern Philippines. Most of the nickel ore mined from the Philippines are sold to processors in China, where they're turned into EV batteries, protective metal plating, high-temperature aerospace alloys and stainless steel. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/dedoou83/Philippine_electronics_semiconductors_industry_17ec01ec5eb_original_ratio.jpg The Philippines already has decades of experience in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing. In 2025, the country scooped up nearly $50 billion from electronics exports. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/5plyxv9q/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-6.38.35-AM.png The proposed Pax Silica industrial and tech hub in the Philippines covers an area of 4,000 acres, which is equal to about 1,619 to 1,620 hectaresl. It is planned within New Clark City in Tarlac, 1 hr by car north of Manila, as part of the Luzon Economic. The hub is designed as an AI, semiconductor, critical minerals and advanced manufacturing economic security zone. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T06:41:28.583+04:00 Pax Silica: Are Filipinos really afraid of progress — or ready to engage with the future? Opinion, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-fires-missile-at-us-base-in-jordan-us-saudi-forces-strike-iran-backed-militias-in-iraq-1.500623392 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/wfx9g8kf/HOBUv5WXAAASRRk.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T06:33:33.442+04:00 Iran fires missile at US base in Jordan; US, Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq Mena, Donald Trump, Israel, Iran, America, Palestine, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/meet-the-80-year-old-designer-behind-mercato-mall-celebrating-50-years-in-the-uae-this-is-my-country-my-home-1.500623730 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/8r6bowe4/NAT_260723_Anna_Damiani_VSAKLANI_7.jpg Annamaria Amarante Damiani, 80 years old, celebrating 50 years in the UAE. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/2mgpj4ef/NAT-260723-Anna-Damiani-VSAKLANI-20.jpg Annamaria Amarante Damiani (first from the right) in the year 1984 with her tennis crew, in Gulf News newspaper. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/kpseoy0a/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-30-at-1.39.51-AM.jpeg Anna's vintage furniture at her villa. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/1zsd27rk/MERCATO-MALL-1.jpg Mercato Mall opening in October 2002 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/ongoqhzu/Hilly-Natural-Mountains-Aesthetics-Mood-Photo-Collage-5.png Anna shared photos with us from her starting years in the UAE, with tennis, family and friends. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/vq9oz12j/Hilly-Natural-Mountains-Aesthetics-Mood-Photo-Collage-3.png Anna's batik paintings. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/fpq8yxrk/Hilly-Natural-Mountains-Aesthetics-Mood-Photo-Collage-4.png Newspaper mentions of Anna that she keeps safely in one place. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/gbm8r5mh/NAT_260723_Anna_Damiani_VSAKLANI_21.jpg Certificate for tennis awarded to Anna. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T06:00:00.000+04:00 Meet the 80-year-old designer behind Mercato Mall celebrating 50 years in the UAE: 'This is my country, my home' people, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/mixing-vitamins-uae-doctors-explain-risky-supplement-combinations-1.500624679 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/sjiq9dst/Multivitamins_18850e65c9d_original_ratio.jpg If a person is taking medication, supplements may interfere with how those medicines work, which can dilute their impact. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/huvja673/jaspreet.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/lft65ve7/Jamie-Richards.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-30T06:00:00.000+04:00 Mixing vitamins? UAE doctors explain risky supplement combinations UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/technology/samsungoperating-profit-up-1800-in-second-quarter-on-ai-boom-1.500624896 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-04/0ysjckx2/_1x_1.jpg Samsung and other leading memory chipmakers have seen profits skyrocket in 2026, but their share prices have proven volatile as investors question whether the AI-boom has gone too far. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T05:46:04.593+04:00 Samsung operating profit up 1,800% in second quarter on AI boom Technology, Markets https://gulfnews.com/auto/news/bmw-aims-to-cut-8000-jobs-by-end-2027-company-source-1.500623675 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-01-28/mg5lrvqi/BMW-3.jpg Germany auto giant BMW has announced up to 8,000 job cuts by the end of 2027 as part of a "voluntary redundancy" plan due to slimmer margins and US tariffs. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T05:39:23.269+04:00 BMW aims to cut 8,000 jobs by end 2027: company source Auto News https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/from-sonu-nigam-lucky-ali-sb-girls-to-dss-and-family-fun-your-august-uae-guide-for-events-1.500624846 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-01-14/cuyvfnmf/CONCERT-PHONE Bollywood legends, a Michael Jackson tribute, a Filipino pop takeover, stand-up in Hindi, South Indian fusion, and enough family fun to exhaust the kids twice over. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/ecadhhz6/Slow-cooked-Beef-Short-Ribs-by-UAE-Twin-Chefs-Abdulrahman-and-Maitha-Al-Hashmi.png Emirati Chefs x VOX https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/qrhadddn/images-7.jpeg Rasha Rizk https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-06/f48fbczf/sb-girls.JPG SB Girls Dubai concert https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-12/1yj8o1jb/202606123822348.jpeg Sonu Nigam Gulf News en 2026-07-30T05:30:00.000+04:00 From Sonu Nigam, Lucky Ali, SB Girls to DSS and family fun: Your August UAE guide for events Lifestyle, UAE, Things To Do, lifestyle, Concert https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/attacks-reported-around-irans-qeshm-island-abadan-city-iranian-media-1.500624913 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-19/3hyj72ie/ANI_20260719031530.jpg Satellite imagery shows damage, smoke at Iran’s Qeshm port. File photo Gulf News en 2026-07-30T05:29:34.946+04:00 Attacks reported around Iran's Qeshm island, Abadan city: Iranian media Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/uk-announces-8-billion-investment-in-nuclear-submarines-1.500624852 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-22/xpnunbfe/202603223716775.jpg A British nuclear-powered submarine in the Arabian Sea. UK defence contractor BAE Systems has been tasked with delivering four Dreadnought Class nuclear-powered submarines as part of Britain's nuclear deterrent. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T05:12:54.765+04:00 UK announces £8 billion investment in nuclear submarines Europe https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/why-the-most-important-outcomes-of-education-cannot-be-measured-at-18-1.500624645 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/ytevz01u/students.jpg Education is undoubtedly an investment. But its greatest returns are rarely visible on results day. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T05:06:00.000+04:00 Why the most important outcomes of education cannot be measured at 18 Op-Eds, Education, Education https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/kuwaiti-jordanian-foreign-ministers-reiterate-condemnation-of-iranian-attacks-1.500624853 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/66hqd7pm/tc005vxw1ka04frpo.jpg Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, and Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T04:56:47.858+04:00 Kuwaiti, Jordanian Foreign Ministers reiterate condemnation of Iranian attacks Mena, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/us-federal-reserve-keeps-benchmark-interest-rates-steady-markets-take-a-hit-1.500624902 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/f4ae5wnv/202607303883901.jpg US Federal Reserve keeps benchmark interest rates steady; markets take a hit Gulf News en 2026-07-30T04:50:39.843+04:00 US Federal Reserve keeps benchmark interest rates steady; markets take a hit Markets, ians https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/oil-prices-surge-while-us-stocks-fall-as-fed-keeps-rates-unchanged-1.500623409 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-06/s7lgbh2t/newsml_afp_com_20260706T152702Z_doc_b9dz6uf.jpeg A general view of the New York Stock Exchange moments before US President Donald Trump rings the opening bell in New York on July 6, 2026 from the Oval Office in celebration of the First Day of trading of Trump Accounts Gulf News en 2026-07-30T04:46:51.947+04:00 Oil prices surge while US stocks fall as Fed keeps rates unchanged Energy https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/at-least-4-irgc-members-killed-in-iraq-in-us-saudi-strikes-says-iranian-media-1.500624894 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/pnv1ihc9/ANI_20260729234355.jpg Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) (File Photo/Reuters) Gulf News en 2026-07-30T04:35:13.876+04:00 At least 4 IRGC members killed in Iraq in US-Saudi strikes, says Iranian media Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-airstrikes-hit-iran-amid-escalating-clash-over-control-of-strait-of-hormuz-1.500624897 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-12/j64c3pqn/HMzV5DMWQAAJWzk.jpg A fragile pause in US-Iran strikes was reported earlier, but exchanges have continued. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T04:24:38.127+04:00 US airstrikes hit Iran amid escalating clash over control of Strait of Hormuz Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/livelihood-assistance-for-returning-ofws-highlighted-1.500624650 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/k8t9o8u6/OFWs_1791e57e1f0_original_ratio.JPG For non-resident citizens (i.e. Overseas Filipino Workers, OFWs) — income is taxable only when derived from sources within the Philippines. The Tax Code (Section 23) provides that an OFW's income from abroad (income from overseas employment) is exempt from income tax. The OFW tax exemptions stay under TRAIN law. But while OFW income from overseas are tax-exempt, income derived in the Philippines (investments, capital gains tax) are not. | File photo of OFWs flying back to the Philippines. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T04:20:00.000+04:00 Livelihood assistance for returning OFWs highlighted Philippines https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/if-china-sells-weapons-to-iran-trump-says-he-would-be-quite-disappointed-1.500624859 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/08/23/190823-US-President-Donald-Trump_16cbedfebf1_large.jpg US President Donald Trump. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T04:03:37.078+04:00 If China sells weapons to Iran, Trump says he would be 'quite disappointed' Mena, Americas, Asia https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/houthis-reportedly-considering-transit-fees-for-ships-using-the-red-sea-1.500624874 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-23/c2tydm86/Screenshot-2026-07-23-at-11.00.02-AM.png Yemen's Houthi rebels confirmed they carried out missile and drone strikes Wednesday night on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea after declaring a maritime embargo on the kingdom amid the US war with Iran. Screengrab taken from a video reportedly shared by Houthis showing a ship going up in flames on the Red Sea. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T03:07:25.340+04:00 Houthis reportedly considering transit fees for ships using the Red Sea Mena https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/white-gold-beneath-zambales-philippines-expands-natural-hydrogen-hunt-in-high-stakes-clean-energy-drive-1.500624365 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-18/vtjdm0ff/Subic_Freeport_22_2048x1324_1_1080x675.png A view of the Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ) north of Manila, Philippines is a special economic and tourism hub in the Philippines, located across Olongapo City, Zambales, and Bataan. Built on a former American naval base, it is now a bustling economic zone managed by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) offering duty-free shopping, lush rainforests, and safe business environments. Gulf News en 2026-07-30T02:16:00.000+04:00 'White gold' beneath Zambales? Philippines expands natural hydrogen hunt in high-stakes clean energy drive Energy, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/stephen-fleming-likely-to-take-over-as-new-england-coach-1.500624765 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/09/18/Chennai-Super-Kings-coach-Stephen-Fleming_174a1011323_large.jpg Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming Gulf News en 2026-07-29T22:21:10.256+04:00 Stephen Fleming likely to take over as new England coach Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/fifa-charges-argentina-players-after-world-cup-final-clashes-1.500624747 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-20/vrs8fkqq/preview.jpg Spain's Gavi, left, falls as he scuffles with Argentina's Leandro Paredes (5) and Thiago Almada during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) Gulf News en 2026-07-29T22:20:58.013+04:00 FIFA charges Argentina players after World Cup final clashes World Cup https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/uae-keeps-key-interest-rate-unchanged-in-july-mirroring-us-fed-move-1.500624740 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/03/17/STOCK-Central-Bank-of-the-UAE--CBUAE_17f96f570b1_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-29T22:10:42.123+04:00 UAE keeps key interest rate unchanged in July, mirroring US Fed move Banking, Markets, Americas, UAE Central Bank https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/us-federal-reserve-leaves-interest-rates-unchanged-for-fifth-straight-meeting-1.500624739 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/mxj80git/Kevin-Warsh.jpg Fed chair Kevin Warsh Gulf News en 2026-07-29T22:03:14.045+04:00 US Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged for fifth straight meeting Markets, Americas, Banking, UAE Central Bank, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/dh30m-uae-lottery-two-participants-celebrate-dh100000-each-see-if-luck-is-on-your-side-1.500624520 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/wlve8x7l/Screenshot-2026-07-29-at-9.37.07-PM.png UAE Lottery show host Chadi Khalaf during Lucky Day Draw No. 260729 Gulf News en 2026-07-29T22:00:15.550+04:00 Dh30m UAE Lottery: Two participants celebrate Dh100,000 each – see if luck is on your side UAE, The UAE Lottery https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/alex-eala-stuns-defending-champion-leylah-fernandez-to-reach-quarter-finals-1.500624737 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/pchml1sg/newsml_afp_com_20260728T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288054348.jpeg Alexandra Eala Gulf News en 2026-07-29T21:51:07.174+04:00 Alex Eala stuns defending champion Leylah Fernandez to reach quarter-finals Tennis, Filipina tennis player, Philippines, Alex Eala https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/air-france-klm-and-lufthansa-bid-for-portugals-tap-airline-1.500624733 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-01/rjuqpuze/_1x_1.jpg Portuguese government moves closer to privatising its national airline. Gulf News en 2026-07-29T21:46:57.589+04:00 Air France-KLM and Lufthansa bid for Portugal's TAP airline Aviation, Europe https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/im-very-sorry-roberto-mancini-apologises-after-italy-return-1.500624707 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-28/5ijn5h5w/preview.jpg Former Euro-winning coach vows to rebuild the Azzurri after World Cup failure. Gulf News en 2026-07-29T21:19:45.315+04:00 'I'm very sorry': Roberto Mancini apologises after Italy return Football https://gulfnews.com/sport/two-pakistan-cricketers-fined-after-first-test-against-west-indies-1.500624693 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/i7cszg8u/Pak.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-29T20:59:40.945+04:00 Two Pakistan cricketers fined after first Test against West Indies Sport, cricket, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egypt-denies-drone-attack-after-fire-at-damietta-port-1.500624677 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/02/18/Stock-Fire-Firefighter_177b5d78ec8_large.jpg Vessels moved from Damietta Port as officials investigate the cause of the explosion. For illustrative purposes only. Gulf News en 2026-07-29T20:38:19.907+04:00 Egypt denies drone attack after fire at Damietta Port Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/west-bank-violence-annexation-only-getting-worse-un-2-1.500624642 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/i2r2u4gp/REG-WEST-BANK-1-Read-Only.jpg This photo shows a general view of the Balata camp for Palestinian refugees, east of Nablus, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on July 29, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-29T20:04:27.539+04:00 West Bank violence, annexation ‘only getting worse’: UN Mena, Israel https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/garmin-forerunner-review-the-running-watch-worth-the-money-1.500603430 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-10/a65xmy15/garminwatch-1.png Outdoor running gear, including a Garmin watch and trainers Gulf News en 2026-07-29T20:00:00.000+04:00 Garmin Forerunner review: The running watch worth the money Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/few-families-return-to-southern-lebanese-village-as-part-of-israel-pilot-zones-deal-1.500624629 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/yuzith9i/ANCHOR-Lebanon-Mahasen-Faqih-2.jpg Mahasen Faqih and her husband, Mohammed Sobeih, inspect their home, destroyed during the Israeli military operation, after returning to it in Zawtar Al Gharbieh, Lebanon, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-29T19:53:23.617+04:00 Few families return to southern Lebanese village as part of Israel ‘pilot zones’ deal Mena, Lebanon https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/neymar-confirms-brazil-retirement-after-world-cup-heartbreak-1.500624221 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/j4ruhal5/newsml_afp_com_20260729T015201Z_doc_c3f33uk.jpeg Santos' forward Neymar reacts during the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana knockout round play-off football match between Brazil's Santos and Venezuela's Universidad Central. Gulf News en 2026-07-29T19:11:57.524+04:00 Neymar confirms Brazil retirement after World Cup heartbreak Football, World Cup https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-conflict-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-tonight-july-29-2026-1.500624260 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/mckx2m3o/preview.jpg Small boats line the shore as cargo ships and other commercial vessels appear anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran. Gulf News en 2026-07-29T18:55:11.887+04:00 US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know tonight (July 29, 2026) Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-strongly-condemns-renewed-iranian-hostile-attack-on-jordan-1.500624217 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-22/klryt0pl/UAE UAE calls on global community to stop Israeli violations and calm regional tensions Gulf News en 2026-07-29T18:42:13.661+04:00 UAE strongly condemns renewed Iranian hostile attack on Jordan Government, Mena