https://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport/messi-effect-in-f1-he-sat-in-mercedes-car-before-the-race-antonelli-creates-history-in-that-car-1.500527849 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/0juvs4aq/Messi-was-present-at-the-Miami-Grand-Prix Messi was present at the Miami Grand Prix https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/0juvs4aq/Messi-was-present-at-the-Miami-Grand-Prix Messi was present at the Miami Grand Prix Gulf News en 2026-05-04T05:35:00.000+04:00 Messi effect in F1: He sat in Mercedes car before the race; Antonelli creates history in that car Motorsport, Football, Formula1, football, Lionel Messi https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-says-us-options-are-impossible-war-or-bad-deal-us-suffocating-iran-with-blockade-treasury-chief-1.500527192 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/1dstz3wd/Tel-Aviv.jpg Israeli left-wing activists demonstrate in HaBima Square against the ongoing war with Iran and against the Israeli government in Tel Aviv on May 2, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-01/2e6g1hdj/ANI_20260501232451.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/qmjdodb8/Beirut.jpg Smoke rising from the site of Israeli airstrikes that targeted the village of Zawtar Al Sharqiyah, in southern Lebanon, on May 3, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/g9re7u7a/newsml_afp_com_20260502T000000Z_PH_GTY_2273707063.jpeg President Donald Trump speaks to journalists before boarding Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport on May 2, 2026 in Palm Beach, Florida. Gulf News en 2026-05-04T05:26:29.051+04:00 Iran says US options are 'impossible' war or 'bad deal'; US 'suffocating' Iran with blockade: Treasury chief Mena, Americas, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/make-it-in-the-emirates-summit-opens-with-5000-products-and-smes-in-focus-1.500527892 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-19/q9qv9tny/MAKE-IN-EMIRATES-AFRA.JPG3455.jpg Make it in the Emirates Forum in partnership with the ADNEC Group in Abu Dhabi https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-19/uwi8uao1/MAKE-IN-EMIRATES-AFRA.JPG44.jpg Make it in the Emirates Forum in partnership with the ADNEC Group in Abu Dhabi Gulf News en 2026-05-04T05:22:45.225+04:00 Make it in the Emirates summit opens with 5,000 products and SMEs in focus Business, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/the-environmental-costs-of-war-how-the-usisraeliran-conflict-is-reshaping-climate-security-in-the-gulf-1.500527402 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/smcwhhwr/hormuz111_1776587998168.jpg AH-64 Apaches fly above the Strait of Hormuz during a patrol on April 17, 2026. One of the most consequential dimensions of the conflict has received far less sustained attention, the environmental and climate-security impact of war. Gulf News en 2026-05-04T05:03:00.000+04:00 The environmental costs of war: How the US–Israel–Iran conflict is reshaping climate security in the Gulf Op-Eds, Mena, Gulf, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/hundreds-of-dominicans-protest-canadian-mining-project-1.500527862 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-16/uiy7alnx/newsml_afp_com_20250916T165559Z_doc_74px7bk.jpeg Demonstrators attend a rally against a Canadian mining project at the Quimsacocha moorlands in Cuenca, Ecuador on September 16, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-05-04T04:59:27.758+04:00 Hundreds of Dominicans protest Canadian mining project Americas https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/ev-revolution-is-here-tesla-dominates-china-is-winning-the-volume-war-musk-wins-premium-battle-1.500527871 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-27/kjsd53i5/Tesla_model_3_Oslo_16daa45bab9_original_ratio.jpg A shipment of Tesla vehicles. Gulf News en 2026-05-04T04:44:23.305+04:00 EV revolution is here — Tesla dominates, China is winning the volume war, Musk wins premium battle Energy, Auto News https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/any-us-interference-in-hormuz-would-violate-ceasefire-iran-official-1.500527856 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-28/a4q989q1/Screenshot_2026_04_29_at_7_31_41_AM.png US Marines board the commercial ship M/V Blue Star III in the Arabian Sea, near the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf News en 2026-05-04T04:03:13.070+04:00 Any US 'interference' in Hormuz would violate ceasefire: Iran official Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/emirates-national-schools-opens-applications-for-scholarship-1.500527747 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/cdmn42i8/vk903f3b1ka1mgrpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-04T03:50:37.036+04:00 Emirates National Schools opens applications for scholarship for AY 2026-27 Education https://gulfnews.com/sport/177cua9-zayed-charity-run-ethiopia-draws-over-4000-1.500527816 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/pjyzkzni/jyx03f4o1ka1un4po.jpeg Winners were honoured by Mohamed Salem Al Rashdi, UAE Ambassador to Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; Lieutenant General (Ret.) Mohammed Hilal Al Kaabi, Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee; Ahmed Sari Al Mazrouei, Secretary-General of the Emirates Red Crescent; Mekiyou Mahammad Abadiga, Ethiopia’s State Minister for Sports Development; Haile Gebrselassie and Meseret Defar, legendary Ethiopian long-distance runners. Gulf News en 2026-05-04T03:22:49.016+04:00 Zayed Charity Run in Ethiopia draws over 4,000 participants in successful debut Sport https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-boosts-position-in-regenerative-medicine-stem-cell-therapies-1.500527803 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/r04xyapp/rcz03fwt1ka1pu3po.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-04T03:13:15.746+04:00 UAE boosts position in regenerative medicine, stem cell therapies UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/2-us-soldiers-missing-during-african-lion-2026-manoeuvres-in-morocco-1.500527761 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-20/427pu02l/newsml_afp_com_20250520T173332Z_doc_47ge8kg.jpeg Members of Morocco's military simulate securing the port upon the arrival of a suspect vessel during the counter-weapons of mass destruction (C-WMD) exercise within the joint multinational African Lion 2025 (AL25) war games in Agadir on Morocco's Atlantic coast. File photo taken on May 20, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-05-04T03:08:22.775+04:00 2 US soldiers missing during African Lion 2026 manoeuvres in Morocco Africa, Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-calls-iran-talks-very-positive-us-to-escort-ships-through-hormuz-1.500527823 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/11/05/Stock-Donald-Trump_192fadd276d_large.jpg US President Donald Trump. Gulf News en 2026-05-04T02:09:05.441+04:00 Trump calls Iran talks 'very positive,' US to 'escort' ships through Hormuz Mena, Americas, World https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-announces-project-freedom-escorting-ships-through-hormuz-iran-reviewing-us-response-to-14-point-proposal-to-end-war-1.500527841 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-17/prqzo6jr/Hormuz.jpg US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine speaks as a map of the Strait of Hormuz is displayed during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on April 16, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-05-04T01:57:35.658+04:00 Trump announces 'Project Freedom', escorting ships through Hormuz — Iran 'reviewing' US response to 14-point proposal to end war Mena, Americas, World https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/vinicius-double-delays-barca-title-as-real-madrid-down-espanyol-1.500527827 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/cqddflnf/newsml_afp_com_20260503T203255Z_doc_a9p72tr.jpeg Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior reacts during the Spanish league football match between RCD Espanyol and Real Madrid CF at RCDE Stadium in Cornella de Llobregat on May 3, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-05-04T01:43:15.637+04:00 Vinicius double delays Barca title as Real Madrid down Espanyol Football https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/peshawar-zalmi-psl-11-champions-babar-azam-wins-first-t20-title-as-captain-hardie-the-hero-1.500527806 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/5bg803d1/Zalmi-are-the-PSL-11-champions Zalmi are PSL 11 champions https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/5bg803d1/Zalmi-are-the-PSL-11-champions Zalmi are PSL 11 champions Gulf News en 2026-05-04T00:17:49.508+04:00 Peshawar Zalmi PSL 11 champions: Babar Azam wins first T20 title as captain; Hardie the hero Cricket, psl, cricket https://gulfnews.com/business/tax-news/uae-e-invoicing-deadline-looms-what-businesses-must-do-before-july-1-1.500527689 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2011/4/16/1_16a08152845.794175_2144502950_16a08152845_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-04T00:01:00.000+04:00 UAE e-invoicing deadline looms: What businesses must do before July 1 Tax News, YourMoney-Taxation, Markets, UAE tax https://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport/mercedes-kimi-antonelli-wins-miami-grand-prix-2-1.500527800 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/t22t1vbq/newsml_afp_com_20260503T193905Z_doc_a9p38ta.jpeg Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli celebrates after winning the 2026 Miami Formula One Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, on May 3, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T23:43:40.877+04:00 Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix Motorsport https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/three-die-on-atlantic-cruise-ship-from-suspected-hantavirus-who-1.500527721 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/kn9t6ywr/newsml_afp_com_20260503T173028Z_doc_a9nw6qv.jpeg Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, the WHO said Sunday, one a confirmed case of hantavirus, an illness usually transmitted to humans from rodents. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T23:36:46.592+04:00 Three die on Atlantic cruise ship from suspected hantavirus: WHO Americas https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/fashion/new-met-gala-fashion-exhibit-seeks-to-reclaim-body-types-that-art-history-has-ignored-1.500527686 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/mgy0shbo/preview.jpg Designs in the "Pregnant Body" section are displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute exhibition, "Costume Art," on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in New York. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-07/yz17gaha/SHAKIRA Colombian singer Shakira arrives for the 2025 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025, in New York. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/05/03/Sabyasachi-s-creation-for-the-Met-Gala_18089745a5f_large.jpg Sabyasachi's creation for the Met Gala https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/05/08/Alia-Bhatt-at-the-Met-Gala_18f5728a38e_large.jpg Alia Bhatt at the Met Gala https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-02/ozf2x5gl/MET-GALA-KIM.jpg Kim Kardashian at the 2023 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 1, 2023, in New York. (AFP) https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-02/rjehhjz0/Met-Gala-RIHANNA.jpg Kim Kardashian at the 2023 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 1, 2023, in New York. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-02/v7bezrhy/MET-GALA-ALIA.jpg Alia Bhatt at the 2023 Met Gala on 1 May, 2023 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-05/mqcndu83/Blackpink_s_Jennie_Kim_made_her_debut_at_the_Met_Gala_2023___187db853183_original_ratio.jpg Korean musician Blackpink's Jennie Kim chose a vintage Chanel 1990 white and black bowed dress for her Met Gala debut in 2023. Will she make an entry in 2025 showcase too is the big question. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/09/12/MET-GALA-EXPLAINER-2-1631438584051_17bd9513901_large.jpg FILE — Katy Perry makes light on the Met Gala red carpet, in New York, May 6, 2019. The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute benefit, which raises money for the institute, has been called “the party of the year,” and “the Oscars of the East Coast,” for its high quotient of celebrities and high fashion on its red carpet. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/11/08/met-gala-1699463649263_18bafed57fa_large.jpg Lady Gaga attending the Metropolitan Museum of Art's benefit gala in 2019. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/09/18/Australian-actor-Hugh-Jackman-and-his-wife-Deborra-Lee-Furness-arrive-for-the-2023-Met-Gala-at-the-Metropolitan-Museum-of-Art-on-May-1--2023--in-New-York._18aa739ac73_large.jpg Australian actor Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness arrive for the 2023 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 1, 2023, in New York. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/05/02/South-Korean-stars-Jennie-and-Song-Hye-kyo-share-viral-selfie-from-the-Met-Gala-2023_187dcc14eb7_large.jpg South Korean stars Jennie and Song Hye-kyo share viral selfie from the Met Gala 2023 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/05/07/Jennifer-Lopez-at-the-Met-Gala-2024-in-New-York_18f51b9882c_large.jpg Jennifer Lopez at the Met Gala 2024 in New York Gulf News en 2026-05-03T23:30:57.968+04:00 New Met Gala fashion exhibit seeks to ‘reclaim’ body types that art history has ignored met gala exhibit 2026 body types https://gulfnews.com/uae/5-mega-projects-transforming-dubai-1.500527795 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-12/xo9os2h8/Dubaiskyline2026 Dubai skyline Gulf News en 2026-05-03T23:15:55.758+04:00 Blue Line, new airport: 5 mega projects transforming Dubai UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/ferguson-taken-to-hospital-before-man-utd-win-against-liverpool-1.500527784 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/v2q5c965/preview.jpg Former Manchester United soccer manager Alex Ferguson Gulf News en 2026-05-03T22:58:46.707+04:00 Ferguson taken to hospital before Man Utd win against Liverpool Sport https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/four-killed-in-colombian-border-city-as-violence-spikes-ahead-of-vote-2-1.500527789 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-12/c6hxyk2x/newsml_afp_com_20260312T224637Z_doc_a33777p.jpeg A man riding a motorbike gestures as he crosses the Colombia-Venezuela border at the Simon Bolivar International Bridge on the outskirts of Cucuta, Colombia Gulf News en 2026-05-03T22:50:37.158+04:00 Four killed in Colombian border city as violence spikes ahead of vote Americas https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-expat-wins-dh25-million-in-big-ticket-draw-1.500527764 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/12/05/Big-Ticket-hosts_19395ddba4e_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-03T22:04:49.116+04:00 Indian expat wins Dh25 million in Big Ticket draw UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah-police-launch-family-awareness-drive-for-safer-homes-1.500527632 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/rovv1jxy/Sharjah-Police-awareness.jpg Sharjah Police launch “Awareness Begins at Home” campaign, focusing on families. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T22:03:36.860+04:00 Sharjah Police launch family awareness drive for safer homes UAE, UAE, UAE schools, Sharjah Police, shajrah https://gulfnews.com/uae/mansoor-bin-mohammed-crowns-champions-of-the-vice-presidents-jiu-jitsu-cup-1.500527753 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/dxm8kl29/sq403f371ka1mfopo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-03T21:49:51.151+04:00 Mansoor bin Mohammed crowns champions of the Vice President’s Jiu-Jitsu Cup UAE, Sport https://gulfnews.com/world/samsung-group-heirs-finalise-12-trillion-won-inheritance-tax-on-former-chairmans-estate-1.500527725 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/fk3p0ei4/ut703f781ka1lpnpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-03T21:07:04.501+04:00 Samsung Group heirs finalise 12 trillion won inheritance tax on former chairman’s estate World https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-talks-inside-tehrans-3-stage-proposal-to-end-the-war-1.500527713 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-01/v47by3ix/preview.jpg Oil tankers line up near the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route at the centre of Iran’s proposed plan to end the war. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T20:51:49.410+04:00 US-Iran talks: Inside Tehran’s latest 3-stage proposal to end the war Mena, Americas, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-warns-of-fines-of-up-to-omr1000-for-violating-midday-work-ban-1.500527692 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2017/1/4/1_16a07feff5f.1956374_1058248390_16a07feff5f_large.jpg Midday work ban will come into effect in June, and continue through August Gulf News en 2026-05-03T20:26:15.948+04:00 Oman warns of fines of up to OMR1,000 for violating midday work ban Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-warns-hajj-violators-face-sr20000-fines-deportation-and-10-year-re-entry-ban-1.500527679 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/4mfb0j1y/Hajj.webp Penalties, which have been in place from April 18, will continue until May 31, as part of efforts to regulate the pilgrimage and ensure the safety and security of pilgrims. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T20:06:54.373+04:00 Saudi Arabia warns Hajj violators face SR20,000 fines, deportation and 10-year re-entry ban Saudi, Hajj https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/our-resilience-strategic-autonomy-will-ensure-we-navigate-current-regional-challenges-successfully-gargash-1.500527660 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-27/uqzw7pq6/Anwar-Gargash4.jpg Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President Gulf News en 2026-05-03T19:49:49.104+04:00 'Our resilience, strategic autonomy will ensure we navigate current regional challenges successfully': Gargash Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/will-trump-accept-iran-s-14-point-deal-as-talks-stall-1.500527609 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-16/e3nz97g7/US-President-Donald-Trump Trump has already cast doubt on the proposal, saying Iran has “not yet paid a big enough price” and warning that fresh military strikes remain an option if Tehran “misbehaves.” Gulf News en 2026-05-03T19:32:05.119+04:00 US-Iran talks: Will Trump accept Tehran’s 14-point deal as talks stall? Mena, Americas, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/new-evidence-found-against-media-gala-shooter-us-prosecutor-1.500527644 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/di79q0bb/Trump_1874abdefbe_original_ratio.jpg US President Donald Trump Gulf News en 2026-05-03T19:07:34.425+04:00 New evidence found against media gala shooter: US prosecutor Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egyptian-lawyer-dies-after-collapsing-in-courtroom-during-hearing-1.500527507 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/wkvcvsl7/Egyptian-lawyer-Alaa-El-Sayed-El-Nefeili.webp He was taken to hospital in an attempt to save him but was pronounced dead shortly after Gulf News en 2026-05-03T19:00:32.550+04:00 Egyptian lawyer dies after collapsing in courtroom during hearing Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/dubai-police-engage-540-workers-at-al-quoz-community-forum-1.500527612 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/hx5dw32u/الروح-الإيجابية-في-شرطة-دبي-تُنظم-ملتقى-القوز-المجتمعي-3Dubai-Police-Engage-540-Workers-at-Al-Quoz.jpg Dubai Police engage 540 workers at Al Quoz Community Forum under Positive Spirit Initiative https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/lpzm6zvs/Dubai-Police-Engage-540-Workers-at-Al-Quoz Dubai Police engage 540 workers at Al Quoz Community Forum under Positive Spirit Initiative https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/qbsjcvpj/الروح-الإيجابية-في-شرطة-دبي-تُنظم-ملتقى-القوز-المجتمعي-2Dubai-Police-Engage-540-Workers-at-Al-Quoz.jpg Dubai Police engage 540 workers at Al Quoz Community Forum under Positive Spirit Initiative https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/x98kd6at/Dubai-Police-Engage-540-Workers-at-Al-Quoz. Dubai Police engage 540 workers at Al Quoz Community Forum under Positive Spirit Initiative Gulf News en 2026-05-03T18:38:26.281+04:00 Dubai Police engage 540 workers at Al Quoz community forum people, UAE, Dubai, Dubai Police, Dubai Communities https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/dubai-police-crown-winners-of-60km-proud-of-uae-cycling-race-1.500527566 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/l4ipi16o/NMN0718.JPG1111شرطة-دبي-تتوج-الفائزين-بسباق-Dubai-Police-Crown-Winners-of-60km-“Proud-of-UAE”-Cycli-2.jpg Dubai Police Crown Winners of 60km “Proud of UAE” Cycling Race After Intense Competition https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/fg3qp8gv/NMN0718.JPG1111شرطة-دبي-تتوج-الفائزين-بسباق-Dubai-Police-Crown-Winners-of-60km-“Proud-of-UAE”-Cycli-3.jpg Dubai Police Crown Winners of 60km “Proud of UAE” Cycling Race After Intense Competition https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/dco4xadw/NMN0718.JPG1111شرطة-دبي-تتوج-الفائزين-بسباق-Dubai-Police-Crown-Winners-of-60km-“Proud-of-UAE”-Cycli-1.jpg Dubai Police Crown Winners of 60km “Proud of UAE” Cycling Race After Intense Competition https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/dbb1min8/NMN0718.JPG1111شرطة-دبي-تتوج-الفائزين-بسباق-Dubai-Police-Crown-Winners-of-60km-“Proud-of-UAE”-Cycli-4.jpg Dubai Police Crown Winners of 60km “Proud of UAE” Cycling Race After Intense Competition https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/8zhiezfv/NMN0718.JPG1111شرطة-دبي-تتوج-الفائزين-بسباق-Dubai-Police-Crown-Winners-of-60km-“Proud-of-UAE”-Cycli.jpg Dubai Police Crown Winners of 60km “Proud of UAE” Cycling Race After Intense Competition Gulf News en 2026-05-03T18:11:41.180+04:00 Dubai Police crown winners of 60km Proud of UAE cycling race people, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-boosts-haramain-high-speed-rail-capacity-to-22-million-seats-for-hajj-1.500527594 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/tezo1lrn/Haramain-High-Speed-Train.webp SAR said a fleet of 35 electric trains will be deployed, each with a capacity of 417 passengers Gulf News en 2026-05-03T18:05:31.935+04:00 Saudi Arabia boosts Haramain high-speed rail capacity to 2.2 million seats for Hajj Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/iconic-egyptian-singer-hany-shaker-dies-at-74-after-long-illness-1.500527548 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/u5m7l3vv/Egyptian-singer-Hany-Shaker.jpg Egyptian singer Hany Shaker, widely known as the “Prince of Arab Singing”, has died following a prolonged illness Gulf News en 2026-05-03T17:13:10.567+04:00 Iconic Egyptian singer Hany Shaker dies at 74 after long illness Entertainment, Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-police-997-coverage-serving-244k-across-1272-sq-km-1.500527509 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/zrih6p0s/Al-Khawaneej-Police-Station-Delivers-99.7-Security-Coverage-a.jpg Al Khawaneej Police Station reported 99.7% security coverage, serving 244,000+ residents across 1,272 sq km. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/f574eiwz/Al-Khawaneej-Police-Station-Delivers-99.7-Security-Coverage-a.jpg Al Khawaneej Police Station reported 99.7% security coverage, serving 244,000+ residents across 1,272 sq km. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T16:48:20.479+04:00 Dubai Police: 99.7% coverage serving 244K across 1,272sqkm Crime, My-community, crime, Dubai, Dubai Police, Dubai Communities https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-to-see-rising-temperatures-and-longer-daylight-hours-through-this-month-1.500527518 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/chw6hyvp/gulfnewsimport20190616NAT-190616-HEAT1-156067388723016b5f69a402large.avif The UAE will see a gradual rise in temperatures and longer daylight through this month. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T16:37:27.918+04:00 UAE to see rising temperatures and longer daylight hours through this month Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/opec-raises-output-in-first-production-decision-after-uaes-exit-to-project-stability-1.500527505 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/10/10/Copy-of-2023-10-08T210548Z_1852811643_RC2LO3A4XXB1_RTRMADP_3_OIL-OPEC-1696917661042_18b182ca57e_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-03T16:15:33.719+04:00 OPEC+ raises output in first production decision after UAE's exit to project stability Energy, Markets, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/family-tragedy-9-killed-child-among-dead-in-delhi-fire-1.500527479 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/oz34yz6t/delhi_fire_1777807954985.jpg A view of the four-storey residential building in the Vivek Vihar area after a massive fire breaks out resulting in nine deaths and some injuries, in New Delhi on Sunday. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/bs3l9vv5/202605033774214.jpeg Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva condoles deaths in Vivek Vihar blaze. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T16:11:22.001+04:00 Family tragedy: 9 killed, infant among dead in Delhi fire India, india https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-deports-14855-illegal-residents-in-one-week-arrests-11300-1.500527497 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/nw977nd4/iStockphoto.avif Gulf News en 2026-05-03T16:08:49.130+04:00 Saudi Arabia deports 14,855 illegal residents in one week, arrests 11,300 Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/bribery-abuse-of-power-97-saudi-government-officials-detained-as-nazaha-intensifies-graft-probe-1.500527483 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/vn87z0fe/Shutterstock.avif The detainees belong to Ministries of Interior, Defence, Health, Municipalities and Housing, Human Resources and Social Development, and Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T15:56:41.652+04:00 Bribery, abuse of power: 97 Saudi government officials detained as Nazaha intensifies graft probe Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/business/adnoc-unveils-dh200b-project-pipeline-to-drive-next-phase-of-growth-1.500527482 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/aiw3uog7/Adnoc The planned project awards span ADNOC’s upstream and downstream operations and usher in a new phase of project delivery that will supercharge UAE’s manufacturing capacity. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T15:50:05.283+04:00 ADNOC unveils Dh200b project pipeline to drive next phase of growth Business https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-talks-why-the-deal-is-stuck-and-what-happens-next-as-trump-threatens-fresh-strikes-1.500527431 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/igl7dwzk/trumpnew_1777804918208.jpg Commuters make their way past an anti-US billboard referring to President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, installed on a building at the Valiasr Square in Tehran on May 2, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-01/4gtpbeg5/newsml_afp_com_20260501T030034Z_doc_a9644zq.jpeg French Commandant Thomas Scalabre points towards the positions of ships on the Strait of Hormuz on a screen at the MICA center (Maritime Information and Cooperation and Awareness) in Brest, western France on April 27, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T15:44:52.306+04:00 US–Iran talks: What to know as Trump threatens fresh strikes Mena, Americas, Gulf, americas, Gulf, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/eight-killed-in-egypt-gold-dispute-after-gunman-opens-fire-in-desert-cave-1.500527471 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/l19183l8/gulfnews2026-02-08x00eqwiq202602083665436.avif Gulf News en 2026-05-03T15:44:30.055+04:00 Eight killed in Egypt gold dispute after gunman opens fire in desert cave Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/sport/arteta-happy-with-crucial-win-as-arsenal-move-six-points-clear-of-city-1.500527474 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/jjj66hpv/newsml_afp_com_20260502T183212Z_doc_a9mj4xk.jpeg Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta applauds the fans following the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Fulham at the Emirates Stadium https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/8x2mmhk4/202605033773728.jpg Arsenal move six points clear of Man City at the top of the Premier League table https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-25/2ga4mkyw/newsml_afp_com_20260425T181345Z_doc_a8yj3uk.jpeg Bukayo Saka was back at his best following his return from injury https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-23/ok2bqd04/newsml_afp_com_20250622T000000Z_PH_GTY_2221571069.jpeg Pep Guardiola's Manchester City travel to Merseyside on Monday night to face Everton Gulf News en 2026-05-03T15:38:29.157+04:00 Arteta happy with “crucial” win as Arsenal move six points clear of City Sport, Football, premier league, arsenal, Manchester City https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/dubai-1844-rescue-missions-handled-by-police-teams-in-q1-2026-1.500527441 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/niy2rnf8/البحث-والإنقاذ-في-شرطة-دبي-نفذت-1844-مهمة-خلال-الربع-الأولDubai-Police-Rescue-Teams-Respond-to-1844.jpg The missions were led by the General Department of Transport and Rescue as part of an integrated system aimed at strengthening public safety and ensuring swift intervention in urgent situations. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/vm9zzko1/البحث-والإنقاذ-في-شرطة-دبي-نفذت-1844-مهمة-خلال-الربع-الأولDubai-Police-Rescue-Teams-Respond-to-1844.png https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/3d8x0m8e/اMajor-General-Rashid-Khalifa-bin-Darwish-Al-Falasi.jpg.jpg Major General Rashid Khalifa bin Darwish Al Falasi, Director of the General Department of Transport and Rescue https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/daw1wqk3/Colonel-Khalid-Ibrahim.jpg.jpg Colonel Khalid Ibrahim, Director of the Search and Rescue Department https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/7bbu74ep/Dubai-Police-Rescue-Teams-Respond-to-1844-1.jpg Colonel Ibrahim highlighted Dubai Police’s focus on developing human capabilities through advanced training programmes. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T15:20:49.542+04:00 Dubai: 1,844 rescue missions handled by police teams in Q1 2026 emergencies, RTA, transport, Dubai transport, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/passenger-opens-emergency-exit-jumps-from-taxiing-air-arabia-flight-at-chennai-airport-1.500527440 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/lcbq9ht8/gulfnewsimport20190709Air-Arabia-16bd6330c81large.avif The individual was travelling on a flight arriving from Sharjah. (For illustrative purposes only.) Gulf News en 2026-05-03T15:03:34.756+04:00 Passenger opens emergency exit, jumps from taxiing Air Arabia flight at Chennai airport India https://gulfnews.com/business/uae-warns-firms-over-dh6000-pay-floor-for-emirati-workers-1.500527352 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/3w2z2uge/Nafis The council said Emirati employees have access to defined complaint channels in cases of violations, including filing grievances with the Ministry of Human Resources. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T14:22:56.692+04:00 UAE warns firms over Dh6,000 pay floor for Emirati workers Business, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-bans-use-of-government-names-in-property-ads-under-new-rules-1.500527383 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/tjgvjc51/Saudi-ban The rules are aimed at protecting market participants while reinforcing confidence in property transactions. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T14:12:05.642+04:00 Saudi Arabia bans use of government names in property ads under new rules Saudi https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/marta-kostyuk-wins-madrid-open-2026-title-with-a-perfect-10-backflip-finish-1.500527386 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/mpkmd4qc/2.jpg Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine celebrates after defeating Mirra Andreeva during their women's singles final match at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/zh6ta2x4/3.jpg Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk celebrates on the podium with her trophy after beating Russia's Mirra Andreeva during the 2026 WTA Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament final singles match at the Caja Magica in Madrid. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T13:49:17.209+04:00 Marta Kostyuk wins Madrid Open 2026 title with a 'perfect 10' backflip finish Tennis https://gulfnews.com/uae/natural-history-museum-abu-dhabi-unveils-may-workshops-and-family-events-1.500527381 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/56w2h50w/23da4915-8afb-496a-9578-8ba1bf9d4f9b.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/hicsxuo7/8155b207-62df-43dc-a52c-f5bfd87bd878.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-05-03T13:35:00.013+04:00 Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi unveils May workshops and family events UAE, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/uae-brings-back-gaza-family-after-childs-emotional-video-goes-viral-1.500527367 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/ni21na0d/Gaza-child A Palestinian family from Gaza, stranded and unable to return to the UAE, lived in limbo, their days uncertain, their nights spent waiting. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T13:29:05.257+04:00 UAE brings back Gaza family after child’s emotional video goes viral Mena, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport/f1-will-miss-verstappen-if-he-leaves-ben-sulayem-1.500527370 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/lq5gq6tj/Ben.jpg FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem greets people before a sprint auto race at the Miami Formula One Grand Prix, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Florida. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T13:12:04.440+04:00 F1 will miss Verstappen if he leaves: Ben Sulayem Motorsport https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/dubai-rta-bus-driver-honoured-for-helping-blind-man-safely-cross-the-road-1.500527357 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/h8acf5zn/Untitled-design-51.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-03T12:52:56.223+04:00 Dubai RTA bus driver honoured for helping blind man safely cross the road people, RTA, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/sheikh-mohammed-reviews-dubai-metro-blue-line-progress-sets-2029-launch-target-1.500527363 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/qjvk7x5a/MBR-blue-line.jpg Mohammed bin Rashid inaugurates the tunnelling work for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project, which has a total cost of Dh20.5 billion and spans 30 kilometres Gulf News en 2026-05-03T12:47:19.238+04:00 Watch: Mohammed bin Rashid inaugurates tunnelling work for Dubai Metro Blue Line Transport, Dubai Metro https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-set-to-roll-out-735-electric-buses-this-year-1.500527344 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/geel9h1j/xeq00ixq1ka0yxppn.jpg The Roads and Transport Authority said the new fleet, set to be delivered progressively over the coming year, marks the largest rollout of its kind in the UAE. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T12:41:14.534+04:00 Dubai set to roll out 735 electric buses this year Transport, RTA, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/science-can-accelerate-malaria-control-with-the-right-leadership-1.500527349 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-15/x1t3qqy7/preview.jpg A health worker shows a bottle of the malaria vaccine R21/Matrix-M before administering it to a child at the comprehensive Health Centre in Agudama-Epie, in Yenagoa, Nigeria, on Dec. 9, 2024. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/3b8qxguw/Dr_Farida_Al_Hosani__CEO_Glide_jpg.jpeg Dr Farida Al Hosani Gulf News en 2026-05-03T12:34:46.204+04:00 Science can accelerate malaria control — with the right leadership Op-Eds, Health, Health https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/blue-oasis-ultra-shower-filter-recognised-among-top-5-shower-filtration-solutions-in-the-uae-1.500527347 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/qeey3zqf/Blue-Oasis.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-03T12:27:24.674+04:00 Blue Oasis ultra shower filter recognised among top 5 shower filtration solutions in the UAE Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/abu-dhabi-launches-dh285-billion-road-linking-saadiyat-to-khalifa-city-1.500527333 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/bk6xk76p/Abu-Dhabi-Road The first phase of the project carries an estimated cost of Dh2.85bn ($776m). It will help improve traffic flow and ease movement between major residential and development zones. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T12:27:22.593+04:00 Abu Dhabi launches Dh2.85 billion road linking Saadiyat to Khalifa City Transport, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/abu-dhabi-two-new-toll-gates-to-go-live-from-monday-1.500527329 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/23tz3sh7/NAT_201217_TOLL_GATES_ABU_DHABI_AKK_30_1609477397774_176bc541d0f_original_ratio.jpg The two toll points are located on Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Road in the Ghantoot area, and on Karama Oasis Road at the entrance and exit of Sheikh Zayed Road. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T12:16:58.502+04:00 Abu Dhabi: Two new toll gates to go live from Monday Transport, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabiurges-pilgrims-to-prepare-early-for-hajj-1.500527321 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/sk5ubfez/Hajj The centre advised prospective pilgrims to seek medical advice before departure to confirm their health status is stable, particularly for those with chronic conditions. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T12:11:53.834+04:00 Abu Dhabi urges pilgrims to prepare early for Hajj UAE, Health, Saudi, Hajj 2025 https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ipl/pbks-connect-with-injured-spectator-after-ipl-match-incident-1.500527311 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/2r05sazk/Arya.jpg PBKS player Priyansh Arya (right) speaks to the injured spectator Krishan Chand. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T11:31:32.987+04:00 PBKS connect with injured spectator after IPL match incident IPL, IPL-Punjab https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sheikh-abdullah-bin-zayed-meets-singapore-foreign-minister-in-abu-dhabi-1.500527086 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/kltav18d/cnf03e6q1ka1skvpo.jpg UAE President received a written message from Singapore’s President on bilateral ties. The message was handed to Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed during his meeting with Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T10:36:45.425+04:00 Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed meets Singapore foreign minister in Abu Dhabi Government, Singapore https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/cda-british-university-partner-to-boost-social-sector-1.500527286 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/32y4ltlh/cda-Hessa.jpeg Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Director General of the CDA and Professor Abdullah AlShamsi, Vice Chancellor of The British University in Dubai at the MoU signing ceremony in Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T10:34:21.522+04:00 CDA, British University partner to boost social sector Education, Education https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/emirates-red-crescent-pledges-300000-to-ethiopia-cardiac-centre-for-child-care-1.500527094 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/9agj5qeu/2rj03ev01ka1u32po.jpeg Move reflects UAE commitment to healthcare support for vulnerable communities. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T10:25:05.890+04:00 Emirates Red Crescent pledges $300,000 to Ethiopia Cardiac Centre for child care Health, Government https://gulfnews.com/sport/uae-sports-infrastructure-powers-rise-as-global-events-hub-1.500527148 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/oboho5yp/mrz03f6r1ka08mzpo.png From Yas Marina Circuit, Zayed Sports City to Meydan, world-class venues boost the country’s international sporting profile. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T10:15:39.717+04:00 UAE sports infrastructure powers rise as global events hub Sport https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/k-drama-rewind-flower-of-evil-lee-joon-gi-moon-chae-won-lead-a-searing-marriage-thriller-about-love-and-secrets-1.500527229 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/jzwsbnqk/joongi.jpg Lee Joon-gi and Moon Chae-won in Flower of Evil. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T08:51:29.829+04:00 K-Drama Rewind, Flower of Evil: Lee Joon-gi, Moon Chae-won lead a searing marriage thriller about love and secrets Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-condemns-trumps-piracy-remarks-over-seizure-of-iranian-vessels-1.500527234 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-17/9mrfc1dq/ANI_20260417054407.jpg Esmaeil Baqaei, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Gulf News en 2026-05-03T08:41:42.900+04:00 Iran condemns Trump’s ‘piracy’ remarks over seizure of Iranian vessels Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-update-fair-skies-today-warmer-days-ahead-1.500527111 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/04/12/India-forecasts-searing-heat-ahead-of-world-s-biggest-election_18ed2521c7b_large.jpg The current conditions are driven by a weak surface pressure system, combined with an extension of an upper-level high-pressure system. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T07:22:40.356+04:00 UAE weather update: Fair skies today, warmer days ahead Weather https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-declares-iran-war-terminated-as-deadline-hits-1.500526390 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/dww68n13/Hormuz.jpg Children walk along the shore with a ball as a small motorboat passes offshore and bulk carriers, cargo ships, and service vessels line the horizon in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/kl2x78g8/Tehran.jpg Commuters walk past an anti-US billboard referring to President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, installed on a building at the Valiasr Square in Tehran on May 2, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/kkeon2h3/HHF2RbbMAAfcBh.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/56fttmbf/Tehran.jpg Commuters walk past an anti-US billboard referring to President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, installed on a building at the Valiasr Square in Tehran on May 2, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/bnr579vv/Hormuz.jpg Two children swing together as a mix of bulk carriers, cargo ships, and service vessels line the horizon in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-01/qqdyyxmi/newsml_afp_com_20260501T000000Z_PH_GTY_2274078879.jpeg President Donald Trump speaks at The Villages Charter School on May 1, 2026 in The Villages, Florida. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T07:06:12.395+04:00 Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz waters under new IRGC rules Mena, Americas, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-to-review-iran-peace-plan-doubts-breakthrough-1.500527186 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/ms3q6jec/newsml_afp_com_20260502T000000Z_PH_GTY_2273706797.jpeg President Donald Trump speaks to journalists before boarding Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport on May 2, 2026 in Palm Beach, Florida. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T06:12:16.218+04:00 Trump to review Iran peace plan, doubts breakthrough Americas, Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/how-much-money-will-psl-winners-and-runners-up-earn-new-award-confirmed-by-pcb-1.500527102 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/jt4ttodo/All-set-for-the-PSL-11-final Big prize money awaits PSL finalists https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/jt4ttodo/All-set-for-the-PSL-11-final Big prize money awaits PSL finalists Gulf News en 2026-05-03T06:06:00.000+04:00 How much money will PSL winners and runners-up earn? New award confirmed by PCB Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/axes-nazi-slogans-bloodbath-dutch-princesses-targeted-in-foiled-plot-1.500527127 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/qp3m9xjy/dutch3.gif The two princesses have a younger sister, Princess Ariane (centre). https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/ex134x0k/dutch2_1777760430198.jpg From left: Dutch Princess Amalia, Princess Ariane, Queen Maxima, King Willem-Alexander and Princess Alexia pose in Dokkum during the King's Day celebrations, on April 27, 2026. The Dutch King is celebrating his 59th birthday with his family in Dokkum. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T05:54:00.000+04:00 Axes, Nazi slogans, ‘bloodbath’: Dutch princesses targeted in foiled plot Europe, Europe https://gulfnews.com/sport/indias-special-chess-kid-8-year-old-from-tamil-nadu-beats-world-no-7-vincent-keymer-in-candlelight-1.500527095 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/kfwvn70b/Amudham Tamizh Amudham defeated world no. 7 Vincent Keymer https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/kfwvn70b/Amudham Tamizh Amudham defeated world no. 7 Vincent Keymer Gulf News en 2026-05-03T05:32:00.000+04:00 India’s special chess kid: 8-year-old from Tamil Nadu beats World no. 7 Vincent Keymer in candlelight Sport, Chess https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/visiting-thailand-you-may-soon-need-health-insurance-1.500527129-1.500527129 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2013/3/2/1_16a080d52b2.1153149_1538232500_16a080d52b2_large.jpg Premium levels are still under discussion, but authorities insist affordability will be key to maintaining tourist inflows. Gulf News en 2026-05-03T05:01:00.000+04:00 Visiting Thailand? You may soon need health insurance Asia, Tourism, Travel, travel, Asia https://gulfnews.com/uae/dh30m-uae-lottery-two-players-won-dh100000-did-you-hit-a-prize-1.500527058 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/snfe62vm/Screenshot-2026-05-02-at-10.17.54-PM.png UAE Lottery show host Chadi Khalaf during Lucky Day Draw No. 260502 Gulf News en 2026-05-02T22:41:06.287+04:00 Dh30m UAE Lottery: Two players won Dh100,000 – did you hit a prize? UAE, The UAE Lottery https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/watchgaza-couple-wed-atop-bulldozer-amid-rubble-1.500527038 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/t0p9rsrb/Gaza-Wedding The unusual setting comes against the backdrop of widespread destruction in parts of Gaza, where large areas have been reduced to debris. Gulf News en 2026-05-02T22:15:44.141+04:00 Watch: Gaza couple wed atop bulldozer amid rubble Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/arab-region-set-to-witness-rare-haumea-occultation-on-monday-night-1.500527014 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/o5eimk8g/Haumea-occultation The event could last up to 119 seconds and will be visible across most of the Arab world, forming part of a coordinated international observation campaign involving observatories and research institutions worldwide. Gulf News en 2026-05-02T21:36:48.809+04:00 Rare space event: Dwarf planet Haumea to briefly eclipse star over UAE skies Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/abu-dhabi-launches-global-autism-awareness-campaign-1.500526965 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/02/15/STOCK---AUTISM-_18da9359eaf_large.jpg Campaign reflects Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global hub for empowering People of Determination. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/pp52461t/s0v03ezp1ka1jy8po.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-05-02T21:19:12.403+04:00 Abu Dhabi launches global autism awareness campaign Health https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/abu-dhabi-hosts-biggest-make-it-in-the-emirates-as-uae-accelerates-industrial-push-1.500526794 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/cvonzlyn/b5aef0a9-e2e2-403e-ad45-f872252802ba.jpg Record edition gives startups, manufacturers and investors a major UAE platform. Gulf News en 2026-05-02T17:28:05.174+04:00 Abu Dhabi hosts biggest 'Make it in the Emirates' as UAE accelerates industrial push Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/abu-dhabi-police-honour-workers-with-community-initiatives-on-international-workers-day-1.500526780 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/rx3w1rdp/0398841e-0c7a-452c-85f4-9e5e414fbb96.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-05-02T16:40:30.968+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police honour workers with community initiatives on International Workers’ Day Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/sheikh-hamdan-directs-dubai-to-fill-its-streets-and-parks-with-flame-trees-this-summer-1.500526724 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/0zvlqicl/HHTv8FIa8AARL0L.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-02T16:28:48.743+04:00 Sheikh Hamdan directs Dubai to fill its streets and parks with flame trees this summer Environment https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-restores-normal-air-traffic-operations-after-precautionary-restrictions-lifted-1.500526745 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-06/6p44cktp/Dubaiairport Dubai international airport Gulf News en 2026-05-02T15:43:01.454+04:00 UAE restores normal air traffic operations after precautionary restrictions lifted Aviation https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/how-overseas-work-experience-now-counts-in-philippine-civil-service-exams-1.500526715 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/1oyzqnfs/NAT210106_will_UAE_exams_be_cancelled_1609999377738_176db70e54b_original_ratio.jpg Photo used for illustrative purposes Gulf News en 2026-05-02T15:29:32.847+04:00 How overseas work experience now counts in Philippine civil service exams Philippines, Education, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-mayon-volcano-erupts-unleashes-fast-moving-pyroclastic-flow-disrupts-traffic-prompts-warnings-from-authorities-1.500526687 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/km8vdbwh/Screenshot-2026-05-02-at-6.56.54-PM.png Mayon Volcano's eruption kicks up a thick ash plume as seen from Legazpi City, Albay province, about 500km southeast of the capital Manila, Philippines, at about 5.30pm on Saturday (May 2, 2026). https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/60qqmn83/mayon.jpeg Pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) have been observed along the Mi-isi Gully on the south to southwestern slopes of Mayon Volcano as of 6:00 PM, May 2, 2026. This follows minor Strombolian activity that began at 4:50 PM and a lava collapse recorded at 4:28 PM, which generated rockfalls and ashfall in nearby areas. Residents in affected communities are advised to remain on high alert and avoid entering designated danger zones, especially near gullies and river channels where fast-moving hot gas and debris flows may occur. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-12/a1n7vqts/Bicol-International-Airport-DRP-Daraga-Albay-Turista-Boy-6.webp Touch down with a view: The Bicol International Airport, is hailed as the most scenic gateway to the Philippines. Nestled in Albay in the southeastern part of the country, it offers arriving passengers a jaw-dropping welcome from the cone-shaped, cloud-kissed Mt. Mayon (2,463m) towering in the background — an active volcano that’s as fierce as it is fabulous. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-06/xvpi4o2j/202601063629405.jpg Philippines raises Mayon Volcano alert to Level 3 amid dome collapse activity. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/02/04/Mayon-Volcano--one-of-the-several-active-volcanoes-in-the-Philippines--erupted-on-Sunday--following-months-of-restiveness._18d73d3dac6_large.jpg Mayon Volcano (height: 2,463-metres), one of the several active volcanoes in the Philippines, erupted on Saturday (May 2, 2026), following months of restiveness. File photo from a previous eruption. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/okauz872/Mayon_Volcano_June_9__2023_188a0168fba_original_ratio.jpg The crater of Mayon Volcano exhibits a glow — locally known as “banaag" — around its summit lava dome early Friday evening (June 9, 2023). The Mayon Volcano Network, a digital data gathering system, recorded 28 rockfall events since 5 am on Friday. However, there was no volcanic earthquake recorded in Friday, according to volcanologists. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-10/1s2iurcb/G7xYGseb0AAarkt.png Close-up photograph of the Mayon Volcano summit reveal new spines of dark lava. Gulf News en 2026-05-02T15:06:25.321+04:00 Philippines: Mayon Volcano erupts, unleashes fast-moving pyroclastic flow, disrupts traffic, prompts warnings from authorities Philippines https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-armed-forces-at-50-strength-unity-and-regional-role-1.500526679 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/6qyy7e72/MoD This year, the occasion takes on added significance, unfolding at a time that highlights the vital role of the UAE Armed Forces in protecting the nation, safeguarding its people and achievements. Gulf News en 2026-05-02T14:46:14.800+04:00 UAE Armed Forces at 50: Strength, unity and regional role UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-king-set-images-leaked-director-siddharth-anand-issues-warning-1.500526666 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-21/coekwzvv/KING-1.jpg Leaked visuals from Shah Rukh Khan’s King set spread online, director responds. Gulf News en 2026-05-02T14:37:40.160+04:00 Shah Rukh Khan's 'King' set images leaked: Director Siddharth Anand issues warning BollyWood, Entertainment, bollywood, movies, Bollywood icons, shah rukh khan https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/abu-dhabi-smart-cleaning-fleet-cuts-carbon-emissions-by-40-with-ai-powered-vehicles-1.500526658 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/fn83zsxd/IMG1072.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-05-02T14:33:43.876+04:00 Abu Dhabi smart cleaning fleet cuts carbon emissions by 40% with AI-powered vehicles Environment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/5-k-drama-pairings-that-broke-fandoms-with-brutal-endings-and-deserve-another-series-moon-lovers-to-youth-of-may-1.500526619 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/xp8imd67/moonlovers.webp Lee Joon-gi and IU in Moon Lovers Scarlet Heart. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/316jau3n/Twenty_Five_Twenty_One_18fba3047a4_original_ratio.JPG Nam Joo-Hyuk and Kim Tae Ri in Twenty Five Twenty One, a Korean drama whose bittersweet ending continues to be debated till today. Gulf News en 2026-05-02T14:07:33.654+04:00 5 K-drama pairings that broke fandoms with brutal endings and deserve another series: Moon Lovers to Youth of May Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/how-close-is-the-duterte-case-to-trial-icc-schedules-first-status-conference-1.500526642 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/obcmtfh7/190701_duterte_16f7fa4380f_original_ratio.jpg Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte Gulf News en 2026-05-02T14:01:07.804+04:00 How close is the Duterte case to trial? ICC schedules first status conference Philippines, crime, Philippines, Asia, Europe https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/spirit-airlines-says-its-going-out-of-business-after-34-years-is-ending-operations-immediately-1.500526431 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/1xdjb0wn/preview.jpg FILE - A Spirit Airlines 319 Airbus approaches Manchester Boston Regional Airport for a landing, June 2, 2023, in Manchester, New Hamshire. Gulf News en 2026-05-02T13:47:19.411+04:00 Spirit Airlines says it’s going out of business after 34 years, is ending operations 'immediately' spirit airlines trump bailout bankruptcy https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/matcha-day-in-the-uae-the-green-ritual-redefining-café-culture-1.500526626 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/7yhqxez8/Dubai-matcha The rise of matcha spots reflects a shift in how young UAE residents connect Gulf News en 2026-05-02T13:35:49.839+04:00 Matcha Day in the UAE: The green ritual redefining café culture Lifestyle, Food, UAE, lifestyle, Food https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/why-leeds-played-michael-jacksons-smooth-criminal-after-burnley-win-1.500526615 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/4u52e4ng/Smooth-criminal-at-Elland-Road Leeds played Smooth Criminal at Elland Road https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/4u52e4ng/Smooth-criminal-at-Elland-Road Leeds played Smooth Criminal at Elland Road Gulf News en 2026-05-02T13:29:00.175+04:00 Why Leeds played Michael Jackson’s ‘Smooth Criminal’ after Burnley win Football, football, premier league https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/6-must-try-matcha-spots-in-dubai-unique-flavors-freebies-1.500526519 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-25/yeyw2385/newsml_afp_com_20250625T091530Z_doc_48lf8wd.jpeg Matcha Gulf News en 2026-05-02T13:08:37.708+04:00 6 Must-try matcha spots in Dubai: Unique flavors & freebies Lifestyle, Food, Dubai, lifestyle, Food https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/4-new-restaurants-in-abu-dhabi-worth-checking-out-right-now-1.500520401 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/11/18/Looking-for-new-places-to-dine-in-Dubai--Check-out-these-new-restaurants-that-have-opened....-_19340038535_large.jpg Looking for new places to dine in Abu Dhabi? Check out these new restaurants that have opened.... https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-27/ef9zb78y/9d2c3d68-bf1a-4629-beb4-c714da281753.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-27/szcmgdp1/f71d6156-392e-4b27-9a11-9f2a5de33a1a.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-27/u1ufhlt7/775e5fa0-19cd-420a-b40f-97f2eddd0409.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-02T13:07:19.945+04:00 4 new restaurants in Abu Dhabi worth checking out right now Lifestyle, UAE, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/auto/news/iconic-fiat-500-enters-electric-era-with-retro-revamp-1.500526585 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/r2yfyx72/F1.jpg Owner of the Officine Gentile garage, Giovanni Gentile sits at the wheel of a model of a Fiat 500 Jolly Lido at his workshop in Turin. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/n6pvqi1w/F2.jpg Giovanni Gentile (L) and a worker inspect a finished model of the Fiat 500 Jolly Lido at the Officine Gentile garage in Turin. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/xi9rrmn4/F3.jpg A worker operates on an old Fiat 500 model that will be transformed into an electric 500 Jolly Lido model at the Officine Gentile garage in Turin. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/h9tiyz0h/F6.jpg This photograph shows the digital dashboard of an electric Fiat 500 Jolly Lido model at the Officine Gentile garage in Turin. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/i226nfg8/F4.jpg Marketing manager Giorgio Pagliero inspects a freshly repainted car body of a Fiat 500 model that will be transformed into an electric 500 Jolly Lido model at the Officine Gentile garage in Turin. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/o2fhga0w/F7.jpg Fiat brand logo on an old Fiat 500 converted into an electric car at the Officine Gentile garage in Turin. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/5kwf1wqk/F5.jpg Giovanni Gentile sits at the wheel of an electric Fiat 500 Jolly Lido model at his workshop in Turin. Gulf News en 2026-05-02T12:49:59.480+04:00 Iconic Fiat 500 enters electric era with retro revamp Auto News, Retail, Offbeat https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-launches-first-ministerial-parents-council-to-boost-family-role-in-education-1.500526559 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/7he4ano5/MoE-parents-council The body will be tasked with submitting recommendations to the ministry and coordinating with parent councils at sector and school levels, serving as a formal link between families and education leadership. Gulf News en 2026-05-02T12:12:41.108+04:00 UAE launches first ministerial Parents Council to boost family role in education Education https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-court-halts-mail-delivery-of-abortion-pill-nationwide-1.500526562 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/b4upvkd8/abortion.jpg Mifepristone (Mifeprex) and Misoprostol, the two drugs used in a medication abortion, are seen at the Women's Reproductive Clinic, which provides legal medication abortion services, in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Gulf News en 2026-05-02T12:02:51.467+04:00 US court halts mail delivery of abortion pill nationwide Americas https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-records-6014-crashes-light-vehicles-top-accident-chart-sudden-swerving-named-leading-cause-1.500526551 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/5prump79/Car-accidents The data shows that light vehicles were involved in 3,834 accidents, far exceeding other categories. Motorcycles ranked second, with 1,224 incidents, followed by heavy trucks, which were linked to 325 accidents. Gulf News en 2026-05-02T11:49:41.759+04:00 UAE records 6,014 crashes: Light vehicles top accident chart, sudden swerving named leading cause UAE, Transport https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-to-withdraw-about-5000-troops-from-germany-1.500526550 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-30/edx2lywm/newsml_afp_com_20260430T000000Z_PH_GTY_2273267041.jpeg US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Gulf News en 2026-05-02T11:44:00.432+04:00 US to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany Americas, Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/no-trade-barriers-asean-takes-firm-stand-to-protect-supply-chains-1.500526543 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/thhgmcbv/asean.jpg ASEAN economic ministers exchanged views on energy, food security, and supply chain resilience https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/l6t5spnb/asean-economic-community-council.jpg ASEAN Economic Community Council ministers convened a special meeting on April 30 through videoconference https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/0cwqe8pl/dti.jpg Philippine trade secretary Maria Christina Roque Gulf News en 2026-05-02T11:38:44.266+04:00 No trade barriers: ASEAN takes firm stand to protect supply chains Asia, Philippines, Asia, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/e-scooter-and-car-accidents-in-the-uae-who-pays-for-damages-and-how-is-fault-is-decided-1.500377494 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-12/e21i0y7k/E-scooter-accident Find out who is liable and how insurance works in e-scooter and car accidents in the UAE, including fault, damages and compensation (Picture used for illustrative purposes). https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-12/kzzyfgjc/1757063543688.jpg Hitesh Motwani, Deputy CEO of InsuranceMarket.ae https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-15/72nldr8q/E-scooter-in-Dubai Age limits, permit requirements, safety gear, and speed restrictions shape the legal landscape for e-scooter use in Dubai. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/01/15/edelmannn_18d0c5ae246_large.jpg Dubai-based Austrian expat Thomas Edelmann of RoadSafetyUAE says the daily relevance of commuting is what makes road safety so important. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/080q6v8o/NAT_201026_E_SCOOTER_ARAMZAN_12_1603890754907_1756f56b55c_original_ratio.jpg E-scooters parked along 2nd December street, Dubai. Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Gulf News en 2026-05-02T11:35:58.310+04:00 E-scooter and car accidents in the UAE: Who pays for damages and how the fault is decided? Living-Transport, Transport, UAE traffic fines, UAE speed limits, E-scooter https://gulfnews.com/uae/historic-uae-led-resolution-targets-attacks-on-telecom-infrastructure-1.500526535 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/804kfuqu/UAE-ITU The measure was passed during the council session of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), held from 28 April to 8 May 2026, marking the first time the body has formally denounced such attacks on digital infrastructure. Gulf News en 2026-05-02T11:27:34.913+04:00 Historic UAE-led resolution targets attacks on telecom infrastructure UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/keir-starmer-signals-possible-curbs-on-pro-palestinian-marches-1.500526534 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-30/96qse7gm/newsml_afp_com_20260430T162357Z_doc_a9h87ac.jpeg Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives a statement at 10 Downing Street in central London on April 30, 2026, to update on the government's response to the stabbing of two Jewish men the day before. Gulf News en 2026-05-02T11:16:10.783+04:00 Keir Starmer signals possible curbs on pro-Palestinian marches Europe, UK https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/no-pages-no-books-audible-launches-bookless-bookstore-in-new-york-1.500526527 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/pln6oztf/Audible.jpg A customer shops at the Audible Story House in New York,. The pop-up store labelled as a "bookless bookstore" is dedicated to audiobooks. Gulf News en 2026-05-02T11:03:49.605+04:00 No pages, no books: Audible launches ‘bookless bookstore’ in New York Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/16-us-military-sites-in-mideast-damaged-during-war-with-iran-report-claims-1.500526366 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-28/30e2ptkn/newsml_afp_com_20260228T131923Z_doc_99bl86n.jpeg Smoke rises from an area in the direction of Al Udeid Air Base, which houses the Qatar Emiri Air Force and foreign forces including the US, in Doha on February 28, 2026, following a reported Iranian strike. Gulf News en 2026-05-02T09:40:21.359+04:00 16 US military sites in Mideast damaged during war with Iran, report claims Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/how-dubais-gift-it-forward-drive-will-support-1500-beneficiaries-this-weekend-1.500526466 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/jldak27b/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-01-at-17.39.44.jpeg 156,100 diapers will be given away for free along with toys, clothes, household items, and women's accessories https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/sk3xq4z4/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-30-at-17.27.05.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/8belknde/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-01-at-17.18.38.jpeg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/ihg7kmzo/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-01-at-17.39.42.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-05-02T09:31:25.607+04:00 How Dubai’s ‘Gift It Forward’ drive will support 1,500 beneficiaries this weekend people, Community, United in Strength, Pinoy, UAE, Dubai Communities, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/russia-iran-discuss-gulf-security-and-nuclear-tensions-1.500526402 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/yttxlgsg/202605023772716.jpg File photo: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (left) and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. Gulf News en 2026-05-02T09:19:04.081+04:00 Russia, Iran discuss Gulf security and nuclear tensions Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/auto/aito-is-the-only-chinese-brand-in-brand-finances-global-luxury-auto-top-10-1.500520869 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-27/2d91pnpw/Weixin-Image20260427164324959969.jpg https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-27/a4r96zbw/AITO.jpg Gulf News en 2026-05-02T08:51:05.331+04:00 AITO is the only Chinese brand in Brand Finance’s Global Luxury Auto Top 10 Auto, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/pentagon-claims-us-blockade-has-cost-iran-4-8-bn-report-1.500526369 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/95qfe40t/ANI_20260502010526.jpg Officials say maritime enforcement is cutting oil income and tightening pressure. Gulf News en 2026-05-02T08:39:07.117+04:00 US claims Iran loses nearly $4.8b amid Gulf blockade Mena, Americas, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-aircraft-carrier-gerald-r-ford-leaves-middle-east-1.500526412 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/cm7kfsco/202605023772723.jpg The move leaves two US aircraft carriers in the region -- the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS George H.W. Bush. Gulf News en 2026-05-02T08:30:49.720+04:00 US aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford leaves Middle East Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-ceasefire-trump-says-not-satisfied-with-new-iran-proposal-1.500525377 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-30/b8bm7tna/newsml_afp_com_20260430T201353Z_doc_a9hu6z6.jpeg US President Donald Trump speaks after signing several executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on April 30, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-29/xokgnesq/preview.jpg The American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, on its way into the Oslofjord, at Drobak in Norway, Sept. 12, 2025. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-01/5ymzt5jb/Iran.jpg Iranians wave Iran’s national flags during a rally to show their solidarity and support to the new Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Mojataba Khamenei in Tehran, on April 29, 2026. https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-01/g90y4j53/Tehran.jpg Iranian women walk at the Revolution Square in Tehran. Gulf News en 2026-05-02T06:54:29.322+04:00 US-Iran ceasefire: Trump says 'not satisfied' with new Iran proposal Mena, Americas, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ipl/was-31-year-old-jamiesons-celebration-over-the-top-after-dismissing-15-year-old-sooryavanshi-1.500526315 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-01/q69qya97/Kyle-Jamieson Was Kyle Jamieson's aggression over the top? https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-01/q69qya97/Kyle-Jamieson Was Kyle Jamieson's aggression over the top? Gulf News en 2026-05-02T06:00:00.000+04:00 Was 31-year-old Jamieson’s celebration over the top after dismissing 15-year-old Sooryavanshi? IPL, cricket https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/how-to-enjoy-25c-cool-weather-in-uae-next-week-1.500526288 https://gumlet-images.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/02/25/Stock-Sharjah-weather-skyline-property_177d9b09a68_large.jpg Winds are expected to blow from the north-westerly to north-easterly direction at speeds of 10 to 20 km/h, occasionally strengthening to 35 km/h. Gulf News en 2026-05-02T06:00:00.000+04:00 How to enjoy 25°C cool weather in UAE next week Weather