https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/finland-to-host-arctic-summit-for-eu-leaders-in-september-1.500650356 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/02/21/OPN-200221-EU-HEADQUARTER-NEW-1582279892131_170673b1ca5_large.jpg Rovaniemi summit to address security, climate and new Arctic shipping routes. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T13:36:57.540+04:00 Finland to host Arctic summit for EU leaders in September Europe, Europe https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/gulf-aviation-six-months-into-us-iran-war-what-it-means-for-uae-airlines-airports-and-travellers-1.500650426 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/c4res5xo/summertravelpeak-4.jpg Six months into the US-Iran war, Gulf aviation is showing its ability to recover from a major shock — but the crisis is also changing the way airlines, airports and investors think about the region’s future. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/jtfjieye/Flight_179f657b264_original_ratio.jpg Dubai International Airport is among the Gulf hubs at the centre of global air travel, with the Middle East crisis continuing to affect airline routes, capacity and fares. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/3euh7s32/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-012806-PM.png Dubai’s aviation sector is recovering six months into the US-Iran war, with Gulf airlines restoring capacity while adapting to higher costs, shifting passenger demand and new geopolitical risks. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T13:35:00.999+04:00 Gulf aviation six months into US-Iran war: What it means for UAE airlines, airports and travellers Aviation, Travel, Gulf, Etihad Airways, Emirates Group, FlyDubai, Emirates airline, Air Arabia https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/fab-launches-fully-automated-paperless-loan-journey-1.500650406 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-19/wdkbm33a/fab Payit is addressing this everyday challenge by enabling eligible customers to complete international transfers immediately and repay the amount within 30 days. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T13:33:03.199+04:00 FAB launches fully automated, paperless loan journey Banking https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/akshaye-khannas-fearsome-shukracharya-avatar-storms-into-mahakali-trailer-a-mythic-showdown-awaits-1.500650425 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/nrqosila/akshay3.webp It's a striking pivot for the actor, who recently earned praise for his role in Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T13:30:22.585+04:00 Akshaye Khanna's fearsome Shukracharya avatar storms into Mahakali trailer: A mythic showdown awaits Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-security-chief-ajit-doval-visits-china-for-border-talks-1.500650386 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/8kniue0i/ANI_20260824085447.jpg India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval with Chinese FM Wang Yi Gulf News en 2026-08-24T13:24:16.698+04:00 India security chief Ajit Doval visits China for border talks India https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/laptop-catches-fire-burns-passenger-on-us-flight-why-it-happens-and-what-you-should-do-1.500650427 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/09/03/Stock-Boeing-American-airlines_17453fe8636_large.jpg An American Airlines aircraft. A laptop caught fire aboard one of its flights from Atlanta to Dallas. Illustrative image. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T13:22:31.592+04:00 Laptop catches fire, burns passenger on US flight: Why it happens and what you should do Americas, Aviation, transport, Aviation, americas https://gulfnews.com/sport/lando-norris-mitchell-starc-and-hull-city-winners-and-losers-from-the-weekend-in-sport-1.500650404 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/55cb62mh/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-010918-PM.png This weekend showed first-hand the highs and lows of sport! https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/me4mbo4z/newsml_afp_com_20260823T162915Z_doc_c6bw8ym.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/6q66xoou/newsml_afp_com_20260822T132819Z_doc_c6ab9n3.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/ri7fiubk/newsml_afp_com_20260823T000000Z_PH_GTY_2291759398.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/ag23yq1x/newsml_afp_com_20260823T000000Z_PH_GTY_2291752547.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/95gf9tnt/newsml_afp_com_20260823T050106Z_doc_c6b76jz.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/yudtpeex/newsml_afp_com_20260823T000000Z_PH_GTY_2291742560.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/f9xpii54/newsml_afp_com_20260823T140702Z_doc_c6bn4hx.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/xnh3gpm2/newsml_afp_com_20260822T121655Z_doc_c6a77qp.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/wb9aawkz/newsml_afp_com_20260823T000000Z_PH_GTY_2291743054.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-24T13:17:13.241+04:00 Lando Norris, Mitchell Starc and Hull City: Winners and losers from the weekend in sport Sport, Football, Tennis, Cricket, Motorsport, cricket, Formula1, football, tottenham hotspur, manchester united, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/the-uae-avoiding-harm-and-building-alternatives-in-an-era-of-maritime-transformations-1.500650409 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-02/byne66y6/hormuz2_1780393879669.jpg The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most critical arteries of global trade, and no country — regardless of its capabilities — can treat it as an option that can be ignored or dispensed with. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T13:15:17.286+04:00 The UAE: Avoiding harm and building alternatives in an era of maritime transformations Op-Eds, Government, economy, Mena, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/thailands-ditp-brings-letsgothai-2026-campaign-to-dubai-spotlighting-thai-products-in-the-uae-market-1.500650420 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/81996en4/1200x900-px.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-24T13:12:08.085+04:00 Thailand's DITP brings LetsGoThai 2026 campaign to Dubai, spotlighting Thai products in the UAE Market Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/sport/uae-team-emirates-xrgs-del-toro-lands-overall-title-at-lidl-deutschland-tour-1.500650271 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/sh25nzv3/4zw06k8q1ka0u61po.png Isaac del Toro's 11th victory of the season adds another major title to a breakthrough 2026 campaign. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T13:07:38.356+04:00 UAE Team Emirates-XRG's Isaac del Toro lands overall title at Lidl Deutschland Tour Sport https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/5-best-home-printers-for-the-back-to-school-season-from-noon-1.500647757 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/r5e23ng8/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-21-2026-121134-PM.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/norri3o7/1a13f58e-9efc-49d2-a6b5-a9570861a947.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/dvhqe11k/80671bbd-55c8-46ef-832d-e3f5b40c3494.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/1e1rbph2/864a1d1c-66ea-4a09-8e91-6d8c169e105c.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/pp9c9o6o/b71e0e54-8690-4b09-9f61-d0d30bc4c7a5.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/ys00jgck/f966c99b-bb04-4f90-b788-b43ad3184a3a.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-24T13:02:47.350+04:00 5 best home printers for the back-to-school season from noon Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/middle-east-war-us-readies-iran-sanctions-as-tehran-threatens-gulf-oil-1.500650156 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/02rgs8i2/newsml_afp_com_20260810T140556Z_doc_c4bt7nq.jpeg Iranian former chief of the Revolutionary Guards Mohsen Rezaei talks to the media Gulf News en 2026-08-24T12:59:15.211+04:00 Middle East war: US readies Iran sanctions as Tehran threatens Gulf oil World, Mena, Gulf, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/3-year-college-degree-save-time-and-money-but-critics-push-back-1.500650128 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/d37d4eby/preview.jpg Giles Sims, who is getting a 90-hour bachelor of applied science in communication from Ensign College poses for a portrait on campus in Salt Lake City, Utah Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Marielle Scott) Gulf News en 2026-08-24T12:51:21.106+04:00 3-year college degree is coming: Save time and money — but critics push back three year college degree https://gulfnews.com/sport/euroleague-basketball-supercup-to-make-abu-dhabi-debut-in-september-1.500650334 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/rvap19o6/Experience-Abu-DhabiEuroLeague-SuperCup-Fenerbahce-Tarfin-Istanbul.jpeg Four of Europe’s top clubs, including UAE’s Dubai Basketball, will compete at Etihad Arena on September 18 and 19. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T12:49:54.289+04:00 Euroleague Basketball SuperCup to make Abu Dhabi debut in September Sport https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/woman-held-after-husband-found-mutilated-in-haryana-home-1.500650384 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-27/e0x1863p/crime-scene.jpg A woman has been accused of killing her husband and mutilating his body before jumping from the terrace of their rented home. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T12:38:15.625+04:00 Woman held after husband found mutilated in Haryana home India, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/emirati-women-play-key-role-in-preserving-uaes-cultural-heritage-1.500650378 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-27/ase3it7l/Al-AIn-Museum Al AIn Museum https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/nvjzbu0s/IMG_6962.jpeg Khawla Al Marri https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/zpkifcaf/IMG_6963.jpeg Shaikha Al Blooshi Gulf News en 2026-08-24T12:34:27.410+04:00 Emirati women play key role in preserving UAE’s cultural heritage UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport/how-f1-champ-lando-norris-aims-to-defend-title-in-abu-dhabi-1.500650374 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/0r432u16/newsml_afp_com_20260823T134830Z_doc_c6bk4mm.jpeg McLaren's British driver Lando Norris looks on ahead of the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at The Circuit Zandvoort, western Netherlands, on August 23, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T12:30:16.920+04:00 How F1 champ Lando Norris aims to defend title in Abu Dhabi Motorsport https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/onam-2026-from-khalifa-to-bethlehem-kudumba-unit-what-to-watch-in-uae-theatres-and-on-ott-1.500650330 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/y5fqgxxa/ONAM-RELEASE.jpg Khalifa, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, Thudakkam to I'm Game, which will release on September 3. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T12:27:03.246+04:00 Onam 2026: From Khalifa to Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, what to watch in UAE theatres and on OTT Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/roger-federer-to-return-to-us-open-four-years-after-retirement-1.500650367 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-14/k1ibky5s/newsml_afp_com_20130829T000000Z_PH_GTY_178343205.jpeg Roger Federer of Switzerland returns a shot during his men's singles second round match against Carlos Berlocq of Argentina on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T12:24:31.799+04:00 Roger Federer to return to US Open four years after retirement Sport, Tennis, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/uae/watch-abu-dhabi-captures-cats-eye-nebula-after-nine-day-imaging-effort-1.500650343 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/mjyq69ar/AD Known formally as NGC 6543, the Cat’s Eye Nebula lies in the constellation Draco, about 3,000 light-years from Earth. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T12:13:11.033+04:00 Watch: Abu Dhabi captures Cat’s Eye Nebula after nine-day imaging effort UAE, Space https://gulfnews.com/sport/watch-ronaldo-appears-uncomfortable-after-exchange-with-infantino-1.500650338 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/397esnrb/RONALDO-11.jpg Ronaldo's facial expressions as he walked away from the FIFA president has grabbed headlines. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/g9k7hobo/newsml_afp_com_20260823T185335Z_doc_c6c88f3.jpeg Infantino has angered a number of governing bodies in recent weeks. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T12:11:18.986+04:00 Watch: Ronaldo appears uncomfortable after exchange with Infantino Sport, Football, football, Cristiano Ronaldo, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/rishabh-pant-creates-history-in-sri-lanka-breaks-ms-dhonis-record-1.500650344 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/n2mkmjbz/newsml_afp_com_20260824T063454Z_doc_c6ck84q.jpeg India's Rishabh Pant plays a shot during the second day of the second Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on August 24, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T12:07:49.518+04:00 Rishabh Pant creates history in Sri Lanka, breaks MS Dhoni’s record Cricket, cricket, india, Sri Lanka https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/tanker-on-fire-off-saudi-arabia-after-strike-by-unknown-projectile-maritime-agency-1.500650327 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/j56q7p5e/Saudi-Arabia-tanker Gulf News en 2026-08-24T12:06:15.456+04:00 Tanker on fire off Saudi Arabia after strike by 'unknown projectile': maritime agency Saudi https://gulfnews.com/uae/work-reimagined-uae-puts-the-next-era-of-hr-in-focus-1.500646555 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/99gb1wyv/1200x900Dubai.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/0z2jmh9i/Avinash_Babur__1__jpg__1_.jpeg Avinash Babur, Founder & Chairman, InsuranceMarket.ae https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/64g0qzq3/Approved-Article-pic.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-24T12:03:05.076+04:00 Work Reimagined UAE puts the next era of HR in focus UAE https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/sharjah-closes-khorfakkan-road-for-six-days-for-maintenance-1.500650298 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/irwg8quz/Khorfakkan The closure begins on Monday, August 24, and will remain in place until Saturday, August 29, while maintenance and road improvement work is carried out. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T12:02:39.634+04:00 Sharjah closes Khorfakkan road for six days for maintenance Living-Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-sets-out-when-workers-can-quit-without-notice-and-keep-end-of-service-benefits-1.500650332 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/rkdy2vn4/Kuwait The guidance also outlined circumstances in which an employment contract may end by operation of law. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T12:02:18.409+04:00 Kuwait sets out when workers can quit without notice and keep end-of-service benefits Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/uae-born-keralas-kaziah-liz-mejo-crowned-miss-universe-india-2026-1.500650309 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/adgd97bw/HQb9pI8bUAET4z9.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/xeziyusb/HQb9pI9bYAAxzwv.jpg Miss Universe India 2025 Manika Vishwakarma crowned Kaziah as her successor at the finale. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T11:52:39.105+04:00 UAE-born Kerala’s Kaziah Liz Mejo crowned Miss Universe India 2026 Entertainment, UAE, India https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-one-divorce-for-every-six-marriages-to-foreigners-1.500650314 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/csheicpb/Oman Among the 7,719 marriages, 640 involved Omani women marrying non-Omani men. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T11:49:21.585+04:00 Oman: One divorce for every six marriages to foreigners Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/drug-addled-neighbours-killed-bangladesh-family-of-four-ate-their-food-and-stole-their-jewellery-report-1.500650310 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/10d6yt9g/20200915_top_news_arrest_in_goa_17490d3c54b_original_ratio.jpg For illustrative purposes only. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T11:47:00.683+04:00 Drug-addled neighbours killed Bangladesh family of four, ate their food and stole their jewellery: Report India https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/abdulla-bin-touq-al-marri-visits-thumbay-medicity-in-ajman-1.500650293 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/o9cr27cp/HE-Visit.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-24T11:41:14.228+04:00 Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri visits Thumbay Medicity in Ajman Company News https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/three-newborns-die-in-maharashtra-hospital-fire-1.500650300 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/jjvjifqs/202608243915975.jpg Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a probe after three newborn babies died in a fire at a government hospital. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T11:31:07.167+04:00 Three newborns die in Maharashtra hospital fire India, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/school-fees-can-be-paid-in-three-to-10-instalments-abu-dhabi-department-of-education-and-knowledge-1.500650287 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/crliupbu/Abu-Dhabi-school ADEK said the policy aims to establish a clear, transparent and accurate approach to regulating school fees for both schools and parents https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/3ysth5fc/IMG_6646.jpeg As school bus fees continue to rise, parents have identified six alternative modes of transport for their children to travel to school. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/90duf5p4/IMG_6648.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-24T11:27:22.028+04:00 School fees can be paid in three to 10 instalments: Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge Education https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dubai-commuters-can-now-buy-rta-nol-cards-at-al-ansari-exchange-1.500650281 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/j539lzoh/noltravel-card.jpg Dubai nol cards now available at Al Ansari Exchange branches – here’s where you can get one. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T11:23:42.643+04:00 Dubai commuters can now buy RTA nol cards at Al Ansari Exchange Markets, RTA, UAE businesses https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/vacation-hangover-7-ways-to-get-back-to-work-and-boost-productivity-1.500650229 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/t1lfltm9/shutterstock2689307203.jpg Flying back on a red-eye and sitting at your desk the next morning is rarely a good idea. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/4t2wop70/shutterstock529004776.jpg Your first day back does not need to be your most productive day of the month. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/on863jy0/shutterstock2703279893.jpg The stark contrast between holiday freedom and constant work decisions can make routine tasks feel immediately overwhelming. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/p2p5c8j7/shutterstock2735154111.jpg Clearing emails may feel productive, but an empty inbox is not evidence you accomplished your most important work. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/0wsj2mt7/shutterstock1745923037.jpg Pacing yourself now is not laziness, it is strategy. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T11:22:52.501+04:00 Vacation hangover? 7 ways to get back to work and boost productivity Lifestyle, Health https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-maritime-city-sets-single-day-record-with-52-vessels-1.500650276 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/s6bibfy2/Dubai Occupancy of the city’s dry berths, where vessels are lifted from the water for inspection, maintenance and repairs, rose 22 per cent year on year in July. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T11:20:38.658+04:00 Dubai Maritime City sets single-day record with 52 vessels UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/padikkal-century-highlights-indias-dominance-with-the-bat-1.500650277 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/nsa3ga60/newsml_afp_com_20260823T105634Z_doc_c6bf98k.jpeg India's Devdutt Padikkal celebrates after scoring a century during the first day of the second Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/g6hhrfkk/IND_vs_SL_150.JPG The way Padikkal adapted to conditions was crucial rather than his No.3 position, says India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on his innings in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/f0xh54ru/newsml_afp_com_20260824T064504Z_doc_c6cl7gj.jpeg India's Jurel and Pant have built a strong partnership on Day 2 against Sri Lanka. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T11:14:36.699+04:00 Padikkal century highlights India’s dominance with the bat Sport, Cricket, cricket, Inida, Sri Lanka https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/tony-robbins-is-bringing-breakthrough-to-dubai-for-the-first-time-ever-in-coca-cola-arena-1.500650233 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/ndmhzpoj/Tony-Robbins-5.webp Tony Robbins is bringing his live transformational experience to the UAE https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/37fkt694/Tony_Robbins_BREAKTHROUGH.jpg BREAKTHROUGH is a four-hour immersive arena experience built around leadership, business growth and personal performance. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T11:10:17.193+04:00 Tony Robbins is bringing BREAKTHROUGH to Dubai for the first time ever in Coca-Cola Arena Entertainment, Business, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/india-will-fight-and-reply-yashasvi-jaiswal-breaks-silence-after-fernando-clash-1.500650267 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/e6ociqam/newsml_afp_com_20260823T062049Z_doc_c6b44fm.jpeg India's Yashasvi Jaiswal (2L) confronts Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando (3L) after his dismissal during the first day of the second Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on August 23, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T11:03:49.673+04:00 India will fight and reply: Yashasvi Jaiswal breaks silence after Fernando clash Cricket, cricket, india, Sri Lanka https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/more-than-145-million-invoice-and-origin-certificate-attestations-filed-in-uae-1.500650261 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/pn8e5sew/MOFA The eDAS system handled 1,453,333 requests between January and May, including 775,633 for commercial invoices and 677,700 for certificates of origin. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T11:01:21.123+04:00 More than 1.45 million invoice and origin certificate attestations filed in UAE Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/kim-soo-hyun-makes-jakarta-appearance-a-year-after-kim-sae-ron-controversy-cleared-by-police-1.500650227 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-11/3d43ikr2/Untitled-design.png After Kim Sae-ron's death last year, a YouTuber had emerged with allegations that she had been in a relationship with Kim Soo-hyun, when she was only 15. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T10:59:49.494+04:00 Kim Soo-hyun makes Jakarta appearance a year after Kim Sae-ron controversy, cleared by police Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/adjd-strengthens-digital-judicial-services-processing-447603-requests-in-six-months-1.500650262 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/gupy6o0d/b396b22c-b629-4558-8668-c4252838eaad.jpeg Notarial and attestation transactions highlight robust, high-speed judicial ecosystem. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T10:58:26.198+04:00 ADJD strengthens digital judicial services, processing 447,603 requests in six months Government, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-warns-employers-against-using-unlicensed-domestic-worker-recruiters-1.500650248 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/e3uebfuo/UAE Licensed recruitment offices are required to comply with official prices, provide trained and qualified workers. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T10:49:38.032+04:00 UAE warns employers against using unlicensed domestic worker recruiters UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/sharjah-announces-six-day-partial-road-closure-near-al-hazana-1.500647937 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/pvqzaos7/Sharjah The partial closure will begin on Sunday, August 23, and remain in place until Friday, August 28. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T10:48:36.551+04:00 Sharjah announces six-day partial road closure near Al Hazana Living-Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubais-naif-police-station-records-95-second-response-time-for-critical-emergencies-1.500650230 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/5n7910xf/Dubai-police The 95-second response time was 70 seconds faster than the station’s target of two minutes and 45 seconds. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T10:33:47.981+04:00 Dubai’s Naif Police Station records 95-second response time for critical emergencies UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/technology/techie-tonic-is-your-video-conferencing-solution-safe-1.500650220 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/5equohue/video-conferencing Gulf News en 2026-08-24T10:12:55.443+04:00 Techie Tonic: Is your video conferencing solution safe? Technology https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-womens-perfumes-on-amazonae-2026-five-fragrances-for-day-evening-and-signature-wear-1.500638480 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/cua0q33z/womenperfumes-1.png Elegant women’s perfumes are displayed in a warm, luxurious vanity setting. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T10:00:00.000+04:00 Best women's perfumes on Amazon.ae 2026: Five fragrances for day, evening and signature wear Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/alex-eala-climbs-to-career-high-no-18-ahead-of-us-open-1.500650210 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/w3tlcu5h/newsml_afp_com_20260815T000000Z_PH_GTY_2290624722.jpeg Alexandra Eala of the Philippines returns a shot to Elena-Gabriela Ruse of Romania during day 5 of the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 15, 2026 in Mason, Ohio. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T09:56:48.489+04:00 Alex Eala climbs to career-high No. 18 ahead of US Open Tennis, Philippines, Tennis, Alex Eala https://gulfnews.com/technology/new-zealand-moves-to-ban-social-media-for-under-16s-2-1.500650204 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/11/28/looks-1732802992166_193731b584a_large.jpg Underage users have been dodging the restrictions by using accounts registered to older people, setting up fake accounts, or by logging into private browsers. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T09:47:00.404+04:00 Another country moves to ban social media for under-16s Technology, World https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/former-miss-north-carolina-usa-sues-miss-usa-pageant-alleges-defamation-over-statements-made-after-dethroning-1.500650198 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/dfoiljup/brittany.webp Brittany Boltinhouse, who was stripped of her Miss North Carolina USA title earlier this month, filed a civil defamation lawsuit in Duplin County Superior Court on Sunday, August 23. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T09:41:14.603+04:00 Former Miss North Carolina USA sues Miss USA pageant, alleges defamation over statements made after dethroning Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/indian-rupee-hits-record-low-dh1-buys-a-record-rs26-for-uae-remitters-1.500650196 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-30/nhahpen5/455130214-1.jpg The rupee is under pressure from higher oil prices, foreign investor outflows and a widening trade deficit, all of which increase demand for US dollars. Recent changes to foreign-exchange liquidity measures have also added to short-term currency pressures. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T09:38:39.908+04:00 Indian rupee hits record low: Dh1 buys a record Rs26 for UAE remitters Retail, Your Money, India, Pakistan, Markets, Indian Rupee, dirham, UAE remittance https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/meet-medhavi-bidhuri-the-cricketer-who-is-the-internets-new-heartthrob-1.500650197 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/qadhspx0/Medhavi.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-24T09:34:52.540+04:00 Meet Medhavi Bidhuri, the cricketer who is internet’s new heartthrob Cricket, cricket, trending, india, Viral Video https://gulfnews.com/technology/when-every-phone-becomes-a-satellite-phone-whats-next-1.500650110 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/07/08/D2C-direct-to-cell-NTN-_190926eb968_large.jpg Recent tests show direct-to-cell-capable 5G unmodified smartphones can work in “dead spots” – and without the need for any phone modifications or special apps. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/dxik6mfb/Direct_to_cell__how_it_works_1909272dcc6_original_ratio.jpg “Direct-to-cell capability”, or non-terrestrial networks (NTN), act as cell sites in space. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/11/05/Apple-has-acquired-a-20-per-cent-stake-in-Globalstar_192fba4e7e0_large.jpg Apple has recently acquired a 20 per cent stake in Globalstar, enabling newer iPhones to connect from remote locations where standard cellular networks fail. Globalstar has over two decades in satellite communication and operates 48 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and four spares in orbit. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T09:26:33.351+04:00 When every phone becomes a satellite phone, what's next? Technology https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/dubai-gold-prices-rise-again-what-it-means-for-uae-shoppers-today-1.500650162 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-10/cptyn1bx/202510103536019.jpg Gold jewellery is displayed at a Dubai gold market as bullion prices climb in the UAE and globally. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T09:18:28.799+04:00 Dubai gold prices rise again: What it means for UAE shoppers today Retail, Your Money, UAE Gold, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/former-child-star-raquel-lee-bolleau-alleges-sexual-assault-at-14-by-disney-employee-sues-studio-1.500650176 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/2tmcipr4/raquelle.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-24T09:13:56.269+04:00 Former child star Raquel Lee Bolleau alleges sexual assault at 14 by Disney employee, sues studio Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/workers-in-china-worry-over-being-replaced-as-they-adapt-to-the-growing-impact-of-ai-on-jobs-1.500650109 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/et9c7p20/preview.jpg A man walks by as workers rest near a board promoting Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) Gulf News en 2026-08-24T09:13:35.006+04:00 Workers in China worry over being replaced as they adapt to the growing impact of AI on jobs china ai jobs unemployment youth https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/amazing-momentum-coco-gauff-seals-cincinnati-title-ahead-of-us-open-1.500650173 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/cpb9ef0q/newsml_afp_com_20260823T000000Z_PH_GTY_2291751637.jpeg Coco Gauff of the United States poses for photos with the Rookwood Cup after defeating Jessica Pegula of the United States to win the women's singles title during the final day of the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 23, 2026 in Mason, Ohio. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T09:06:13.328+04:00 ‘Amazing momentum’ – Coco Gauff seals Cincinnati title ahead of US Open Tennis, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/world/us-sanctions-pressure-iran-as-hormuz-tensions-persist-1.500649350 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/s40byxbt/hormuz.jpg A small boat sails past cargo ships and other commercial vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/m6lwqkwg/gulfnews2026-08-234xl4vpf9HQbAOGWW0AAikq8.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/ji3t90u2/202608233914953.jpg Iran https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/1zgxys50/202608233914944__1_.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/4xl4vpf9/HQbAOGWW0AAikq8.jpg A US sailor monitors flight operations aboard the USS John Finn (DDG 113) as the guided-missile destroyer operates in the Arabian Sea amid a US blockade against Iran. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T09:01:13.036+04:00 US sanctions pressure Iran as Hormuz tensions persist; Iran president admits country facing 'many problems' World, Mena, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-iran-standoff-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-aug-24-2026-1.500650136 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-27/cbdag8rb/Dubai-International-Airport A view of the Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world's busiest. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T08:55:21.149+04:00 US-Iran standoff: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 24, 2026) Americas https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ajay-devgn-announces-drishyam-3-the-conclusion-vijay-salgaonkars-final-outing-to-release-in-october-2026-1.500650150 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/qboz63rk/Drishyam_2_1848ae3ba77_original_ratio.jpg Ajay Devgn confirmed the news himself on August 24, dropping the first poster for the third and final chapter of the Hindi Drishyam franchise, officially titled Drishyam: The Conclusion. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T08:50:39.909+04:00 Ajay Devgn announces Drishyam 3: The Conclusion, Vijay Salgaonkar’s final outing to release in October 2026 Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/flying-today-from-the-uae-emirates-etihad-air-arabia-flydubai-updates-1.500650152 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-01/8qzb1p7w/EK-Collage.jpeg Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia issue alerts on Kuwait and Bahrain services Gulf News en 2026-08-24T08:50:24.671+04:00 Flying today from the UAE? Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai updates Aviation, Travel, Gulf, Etihad Airways, Emirates Group, FlyDubai, Emirates airline, Air Arabia https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-sharjah-traffic-heavy-jams-hit-e11-e311-and-key-commuter-roads-1.500650143 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 2026-08-24T08:25:07.074+04:00 Dubai-Sharjah traffic: Heavy jams hit E11, E311 and key commuter roads UAE, travel, Traffic https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/onam-box-office-2026-nivin-paulys-bethlehem-kudumba-unit-eyes-rs-1-billion-worldwide-khalifa-holds-steady-1.500650119 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-06/jclhsnpp/202606063815583.jpg Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju-starrer Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Gulf News en 2026-08-24T08:21:41.777+04:00 Onam Box Office 2026: Nivin Pauly's Bethlehem Kudumba Unit eyes Rs 1 billion worldwide, Khalifa holds steady Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/trevor-noah-adds-4th-dubai-show-after-overwhelming-demand-tickets-presale-info-and-dates-1.500647890 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/12/16/Trevor-Noah-11-1671171630822_185199766f0_large.jpg Trevor Noah at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on March 14, 2021. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T08:00:00.000+04:00 Trevor Noah adds 4th Dubai show after overwhelming demand: Tickets, presale info and dates Entertainment, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/business/how-innovation-and-quiet-luxury-are-transforming-the-way-travellers-experience-mobility-in-dubai-2-1.500645518 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-19/pyni6lz7/pexels-apasaric-1245077.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-18/m7545tap/Nicolas74-copy.jpg Nicolas Soucaille, General Manager, MEAPAC at the global chauffeur service company Blacklane https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-19/gjknqrj5/DSC01922-1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-18/3ky0mzur/5SEO8171_.jpg Islam Abdul Karim, Regional Head of Yango Middle East https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-19/6jciug9y/YANGO007191finsRGB.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-24T08:00:00.000+04:00 How innovation and quiet luxury are transforming the way travellers experience mobility in Dubai Business, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/whats-new-in-abu-dhabi-cafés-restaurants-and-experiences-to-try-1.500647939 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/07/17/coffee_18964e38b44_large.jpg Abu Dhabi has welcomed a fresh mix of cafés, restaurants and new experiences, giving residents more places to add to their weekend plans. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/qbo7src8/66b24574-a7cd-4697-b69b-e65104aaedc5.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/21qhya9e/20c1b96b-05d2-4ad1-8919-6927ae3629c3.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/41f4x435/d53e3bdb-a5e1-44f4-b89d-ea60c7d5fa21.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/9u6dt769/b81f5e76-505c-4497-8cc5-ef5336bdfae5.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/b3wb8lap/d65e8344-38dc-4fdc-9c54-67e2df97bddf.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/y0ndmps8/d17077e7-bf9c-48f6-8f11-df89f3701c29.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-24T07:46:41.487+04:00 What’s new in Abu Dhabi: Cafés, restaurants and experiences to try Lifestyle, Entertainment, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/tom-holland-and-zendayas-box-office-win-win-spider-man-stays-no-1-the-odyssey-sails-past-14-billion-1.500650100 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/fzm6b3ri/Tom_Holland__right__and_Zendaya_pose_for_photographers_at_the_photo_call_for_the_film__Spider_Man__N.jpg Spidey's domestic haul now sits north of $854.9 million, putting it on track to leapfrog Avengers: Endgame and claim the No. 2 spot on the all-time domestic chart, trailing only Star Wars: The Force Awakens and its $936.7 million crown. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T07:40:09.783+04:00 Tom Holland and Zendaya's box-office win-win: Spider-Man stays No. 1, The Odyssey sails past $1.4 billion Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/kerala-bride-turns-doctor-at-wedding-as-video-goes-viral-wins-hearts-1.500649993 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/e2u47kja/SSSSA.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-24T07:25:00.000+04:00 Kerala bride turns doctor at wedding as video goes viral, wins hearts India, Viral Video https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/dr-congo-m23-fighters-agree-roadmap-for-peace-talks-joint-statement-1.500649618 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-13/xcyozh04/newsml_afp_com_20250513T165047Z_doc_46jc9np.jpeg An M23 soldier stands guard next to Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) fighters dressed in civilian clothing and detained in the Stade de l’Unite (Unity Stadium) in Goma on May 13, 2025. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-19/a3je49kg/newsml_afp_com_20260519T131909Z_doc_b3c393l.jpeg FC/M23 soldiers provide security for the movement’s authorities at the Rodolphe Mérieux Laboratory, National Biomedical Research Institute (INRB) in Goma, on May 19, 2026 during their guided visit to the laboratory responsible for analyzing and handling suspected Ebola cases. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T07:17:20.187+04:00 DR Congo, M23 fighters agree roadmap for peace talks: joint statement Africa https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/how-malampaya-gas-discoveries-give-philippines-more-energy-security-options-first-gas-before-end-2026-1.500650080 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-17/pyflsrf6/Screen-Shot-2025-07-17-at-9.21.48-AM.png A presidential fly-by on the existing Malampaya oil and gas platform. New wells are being drilled under Service Contract 38 (SC 38). https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/xpl7l7vg/flaring_malampaya.jpg Flaring of gas from the Noble Viking drill ship during the Camago-3 well blowback as part of the Malampaya Phase 4 project. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/xpl7l7vg/flaring_malampaya.jpg Flaring of gas from the Noble Viking drill ship during the Camago-3 well blowback as part of the Malampaya Phase 4 project. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-17/rssc4j9n/Screen-Shot-2025-07-17-at-9.23.21-AM.png A number of prospective geological formations across the length and breadth of the Philippines has proven fossil fuel deposits. Why are they not being drilled? They are. But the number of wells is few and far between. Photo show a presidential fly-by by on the ongoing Malampaya Phase IV Drilling Campaign by SC 38 with Noble Viking drill ship. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-21/t4n0iauv/Screenshot-2026-01-21-at-3.47.55-PM.png New gem: Flaring from the drill ship Noble Viking to confirm the new gas find at Malampaya East-1, located 5km east of the existing Malampaya Field. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T07:07:41.787+04:00 How new Philippine gas discoveries boost energy security — first gas to flow before end-2026: report Energy, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/world/keep-up-the-spirit-indonesian-teenage-superman-joins-wildfire-fight-2-1.500649996 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/vlkiumem/newsml_afp_com_20260817T083002Z_doc_c4u48g9.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-24T07:06:00.000+04:00 'Keep up the spirit': Indonesian teenage 'Superman' joins wildfire fight World, news-video https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/the-magic-faraway-tree-review-andrew-garfield-charms-but-enid-blytons-magic-withers-in-a-muddled-modern-update-1.500649896 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/06taug0t/magic.avif The film tries to graft the wonder of a century-old novel onto an all-too-familiar, oversaturated premise: Children losing their childhoods to technology. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T07:00:00.000+04:00 The Magic Faraway Tree review: Andrew Garfield charms, but Enid Blyton's magic withers in a muddled modern update Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/tehrans-hormuz-threats-expose-regime-panic-amid-rial-collapse-fuel-smuggling-and-fears-of-uprising-1.500650076 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/02rgs8i2/newsml_afp_com_20260810T140556Z_doc_c4bt7nq.jpeg Iranian former chief of the Revolutionary Guards Mohsen Rezaei talks to the media after registering his candidacy for the June presidential elections, at the Interior Ministry in the capital Tehran. File photo taken on May 15, 2021. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T06:37:14.964+04:00 Tehran’s Hormuz threats expose regime panic amid rial collapse, fuel smuggling and fears of uprising Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-braces-for-unsettled-weather-as-rain-chances-persist-through-thursday-1.500649990 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/l1qz6naq/Rain Monday will be fair to partly cloudy, with convective clouds expected to develop over eastern areas during the afternoon and a chance of rainfall. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T06:32:30.575+04:00 UAE braces for unstable weather as rain chances persist through Thursday Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/back-to-school-uae-heavy-schoolbags-could-hurt-your-childs-spine-doctors-reveal-10-rule-trolleys-vs-backpacks-1.500649780 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/4hg22omj/pexels-yankrukov-8617629.jpg A 30kg child carrying 3kg comfortably is in a very different situation from one carrying the same weight while leaning forward, shrugging their shoulders or complaining of pain. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/cf42iwgo/pexels-pixabay-207697.jpg A good backpack should be lightweight even before anything is put into it, with two wide, padded, adjustable shoulder straps and ideally some structure or padding at the back https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/xbg5vskk/schoolbags1-1.png A 30kg child carrying 3kg comfortably is in a very different situation from one carrying the same weight while leaning forward, shrugging their shoulders or complaining of pain. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/59vkf70d/sofia.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/drgj9wzv/ravi.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-24T06:00:00.000+04:00 Back to school UAE: Heavy schoolbags could hurt your child's spine — doctors reveal 10% rule, trolleys vs backpacks Education, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/iran-war-s-new-defence-lesson-from-india-to-us-race-to-build-5-000-drone-killers-1.500649959 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/00x8cc5y/powerus.gif A low-cost Guardian drone interceptor being prepared for use. The $5,000 system reflects a growing push for cheaper ways to counter mass drone threats. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/47cx6s0t/power.png At the centre of the push is Guardian. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T05:07:00.000+04:00 Iran war’s new defence lesson: From India to US, race to build $5,000 drone killers Americas, Gulf, India, Mena, Iran, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-touts-regional-security-bloc-alternative-trade-to-blunt-us-pressure-1.500650047 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/ai6eo7br/newsml_afp_com_20260821T103619Z_doc_c67v3zq.jpeg Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T04:53:37.375+04:00 Iran touts regional security bloc, alternative trade to blunt US pressure Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/canadian-pm-carney-on-us-tariffs-were-going-to-hit-back-1.500649794 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/d42xynwk/preview.jpg FILE - Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, File) Gulf News en 2026-08-24T04:22:57.318+04:00 Canadian PM Carney on US tariffs: 'We’re going to hit back' canada carney trump tariffs economic coercion trade https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-currency-plunges-to-record-low-as-us-dollar-breaks-2-million-rials-on-open-market-1.500650041 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2015/4/24/1_16a081de9a7.1498030_2522901607_16a081de9a7_large.jpg A currency trader prepares to exchange Iranian rial notes, right, for US dollar notes, in Tehran. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T04:17:15.753+04:00 Iran currency plunges to record low as US dollar breaks 2 million rials on open market Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/netanyahu-warns-hamas-over-gaza-launches-as-group-accuses-israel-of-escalation-1.500650021 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/ji8tvnad/ANI_20260823211842.jpg Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T04:08:05.448+04:00 Netanyahu warns Hamas over Gaza launches as group accuses Israel of escalation Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/new-uk-pm-andy-burnham-to-make-visit-to-kyiv-on-monday-office-1.500650024 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/ds42aite/preview.jpg Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to the media after chairing a COBR meeting at Downing Street on the UK's ongoing response to extreme heat, wildfires and drought in London, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T03:39:08.352+04:00 New UK PM Andy Burnham to make visit to Kyiv on Monday: office Europe https://gulfnews.com/sport/wyndham-clark-holds-off-mcilroy-and-cantlay-to-capture-bmw-championship-for-3rd-win-this-year-1.500650013 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/pg6ilreo/preview.jpg Wyndham Clark celebrates winning on the 18th green in the final round of the BMW Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) Gulf News en 2026-08-24T03:32:15.382+04:00 Wyndham Clark holds off McIlroy and Cantlay to capture BMW Championship for 3rd win this year wyndham clark bmw championship mcilroy cantlay woodland https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/he-was-waiting-for-his-son-to-return-from-the-uss-lincoln-then-border-patrol-arrested-him-1.500649987 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-28/a95iipuc/US.jpg US Sailors prepare an E-2D Hawkeye for flight aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/va5d5uez/Delgado.webp Luis Manuel Aviles, left, Joshua Aviles stand outside their home in Oct. 2025, shortly before Joshua deployed on the USS Lincoln the following month in Key West, Florida. Photo courtesy of Katherine Delgado. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/oan0onng/Delgado.webp In this photo courtesy of Katherine Delgado shows her step-father Luis Manuel Aviles, left, and her brother Joshua Aviles stand outside their home in Oct. 2025, shortly before Joshua deployed on the USS Lincoln the following month in Key West, Fla. Katherine Delgado - Katherine Delgado Gulf News en 2026-08-24T03:26:16.854+04:00 He was waiting for his son to return from the USS Lincoln: Then Border Patrol arrested him USS Lincoln soldier immigrant detention Trump https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/2nd-ld-writethru-4794-1.500649971 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/70tk8io3/preview.jpg FILE - U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack speaks in a panel during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, southern Turkey, April 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Riza Ozel, File) Gulf News en 2026-08-24T03:09:56.310+04:00 A US envoy clarifies his comments on Golan Heights that contradicted Trump's position Israel Syria Golan Heights Tom Barrack https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-takes-starring-role-at-washingtons-indycar-debut-1.500649812 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/y91zgcqd/newsml_afp_com_20260823T000000Z_PH_GTY_2291709161.jpeg The Beast with U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, while a military flyover takes place on the track of the NTT INDYCAR Series on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump established the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend as part of the yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T02:51:55.315+04:00 Trump takes starring role at Washington's IndyCar debut Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/israels-deadly-gaza-strikes-cast-doubt-on-ceasefire-progress-days-after-kushner-visit-1.500645809 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/weqiy96z/preview.jpg Mourners attend the funeral of Palestinians who were killed in an Israeli army strike on a cafe at the Gaza port the previous day, at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi) Gulf News en 2026-08-24T02:42:44.885+04:00 Israel's deadly Gaza strikes cast doubt on ceasefire progress days after Kushner visit gaza israel war kushner talks trump netanyahu https://gulfnews.com/world/syria-says-israel-talks-addressed-keeping-country-out-of-israel-turkey-tensions-1.500650001 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-08/avebb8q1/newsml_afp_com_20251208T110535Z_doc_87en4qy.jpeg This handout photograph released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) on December 8, 2025, shows Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa observing the military parade in Damascus during the anniversary of the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/xubb4nyi/Screenshot-2026-08-24-at-6.24.46-AM.png Location map of Syria’s Abu al-Duhur Air Base near the Turkish border. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T02:27:32.547+04:00 Syria says Israel talks addressed keeping country out of Israel-Turkey tensions World, Mena https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/why-was-england-cricketer-brydon-carse-handcuffed-outside-a-nightclub-1.500649994 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-08/96xum0vp/newsml_afp_com_20260108T011049Z_doc_89ye9ap.jpeg England’s Brydon Carse (R) exchanges words with Australia’s Jake Weatherald (C) on final day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test between Australia and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on January 8, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-24T00:42:39.370+04:00 Why was England cricketer Brydon Carse handcuffed outside a nightclub? Cricket, cricket, Pakistan, UK https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/veteran-actor-and-indias-first-female-mimicry-artist-aasha-singh-jaiswal-dies-at-83-1.500649992 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/ju3bgxay/aaass.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-24T00:37:19.691+04:00 Veteran actor and India’s first female mimicry artist Aasha Singh Jaiswal dies at 83 Entertainment, India https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/c1vnkn3-egypt-uae-discuss-expanded-oil-gas-drilling-1.500649939 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/81dosmgr/3sw06j7s1ka1p18po.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/auu0yvch/HQbPVbeaAAAxojx.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-23T23:06:54.475+04:00 Egypt, UAE discuss expanded oil, gas drilling programme Energy, UAE, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/omani-citizens-can-visit-botswana-visa-free-for-up-to-90-days-1.500649870 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/5pgodlvu/HQKzISaWIAA6RLH.jpg The visa exemption applies to holders of all types of Omani passports and allows travellers to remain in Botswana for a maximum of 90 days. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T22:29:53.359+04:00 Omani citizens can visit Botswana visa-free for up to 90 days Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/norways-king-harald-v-health-deteriorates-as-he-battles-infection-1.500649931 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/a6ju2zpl/20.jpg King Harald V of Norway Gulf News en 2026-08-23T22:20:10.907+04:00 Norway’s King Harald V health deteriorates as he battles infection Europe https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-date-festivals-draw-180000-visitors-and-1500-farmers-1.500649941 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/wy2s81b4/IMG6624.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/1z1vjedl/IMG6623.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/gqw3svr0/IMG6621.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-23T22:07:29.069+04:00 Abu Dhabi date festivals draw 180,000 visitors and 1,500 farmers UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/israel-warns-hamas-over-kite-launches-from-gaza-1.500649925 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/l1k5mn3k/19.jpg Palestinians stand at a site in Gaza City's port that was targeted by an Israeli army strike on August 18, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T21:55:20.719+04:00 Israel warns Hamas over kite launches from Gaza Mena, Israel, Gaza, Hamas https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/guinea-landfill-collapse-kills-30-in-conakry-after-heavy-rain-1.500649846 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/xixwpekt/18.jpg Residents and rescuers use an excavator to search for bodies after a landslide struck the Dar es Salaam dumpsite overnight in Conakry. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T21:46:53.280+04:00 Guinea landfill collapse kills 30 in Conakry after heavy rain Africa https://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport/mclarens-norris-storms-to-back-to-back-race-wins-1.500649842 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/kl4gv05z/16.jpg McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain makes a pit stop during the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort , Netherlands. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/e5ydbb05/HQandIvWYAEfIY5.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-23T19:26:34.890+04:00 McLaren’s Norris storms to back-to-back race wins Motorsport https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/japan-earthquake-magnitude-60-quake-hits-hokkaido-after-59-tremor-injures-40-1.500649807 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/6b63p17r/ANI_20260823142139.jpeg The coastline of Tomakomai, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan (File photo/Reuters) Gulf News en 2026-08-23T19:05:52.458+04:00 Japan earthquake: Magnitude 6.0 quake hits Hokkaido after 5.9 tremor injures 40 Asia https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/harry-kane-voted-player-of-the-year-in-germany-1.500649748 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/wzxjyy8z/Bayerns-Harry-Kane.jpg Bayern's Harry Kane Gulf News en 2026-08-23T18:54:55.719+04:00 Harry Kane voted player of the year in Germany Football https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-standoff-strait-of-hormuz-tensions-new-us-sanctions-and-flight-changes-key-evening-updates-for-uae-residents-on-august-23-1.500649796 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/0f97wnpe/newsml_afp_com_20260810T183952Z_doc_c4cf9kf.jpeg Iranians take a selfie along the shoreline as vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off the port city of Bandar Abbas, in southern Iran. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T18:28:39.129+04:00 US-Iran standoff: Strait of Hormuz tensions, new US sanctions and flight changes – Key evening updates for UAE residents on August 23 Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/hina-javed-murder-pakistan-s-first-lady-aseefa-seeks-probe-as-husband-held-1.500649696 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/6mlamt7i/aseefa.gif Aseefa said those responsible must be brought to justice and “made an example of so no one dares to repeat such an act”. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T18:21:56.142+04:00 Hina Javed murder: Pakistan’s First Lady Aseefa seeks probe as husband held Pakistan, Pakistan, crime https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-heavy-rain-hits-al-ain-as-temperature-reaches-493c-1.500649792 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/fp3s06w4/15.jpg Heavy rains on Sa'a area in Al Ain city. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T18:19:45.852+04:00 UAE weather: Heavy rain hits Al Ain as temperature reaches 49.3°C Weather https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/watch-erling-haaland-stuns-fans-with-dramatic-new-look-1.500649795 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/8yi7e9ro/newsml_afp_com_20260607T000000Z_PH_GTY_2280411257.jpeg Erling Haaland #9 of Norway looks on before the international friendly match against Morocco at Red Bull Arena on June 7, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T18:14:38.881+04:00 Watch: Erling Haaland stuns fans with dramatic new look Football, football, Manchester City, Erling Haaland https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-records-nearly-21000-crimes-in-2025-as-property-offences-surge-1.500649753 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/ro79c49s/Oman-flag.webp Figures from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) showed property offences rose 33 per cent to nearly 13,000 cases, representing 62.3 per cent of crimes recorded nationwide. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T17:44:41.206+04:00 Oman records nearly 21,000 crimes in 2025 as property offences surge Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/sport/humanoid-robots-outpace-human-records-at-world-robot-games-in-beijing-1.500649691 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/abwob7md/newsml_afp_com_20260823T122521Z_doc_c6bj99e.jpeg A humanoid robot competes in the 400-meter race on the second day of the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on August 23, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T17:31:52.540+04:00 Humanoid robots outpace human records at World Robot Games in Beijing Sport, China, Offbeat, Offbeat, technology, China https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egyptian-woman-arrested-after-husband-dies-following-frying-pan-attack-over-food-dispute-1.500649742 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/u1rqo2v5/iStockphoto.avif The incident occurred in the Al Mostamara area of Ameriya, after a verbal dispute between the couple escalated and the woman allegedly struck her husband on the head with the cooking pan, according to preliminary investigations. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T17:13:50.522+04:00 Egyptian woman arrested after husband dies following frying pan attack over food dispute Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/technology/media/uae-develops-ai-powered-system-to-track-media-misinformation-1.500649729 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-18/3x5tpcz6/AI-work The system will monitor digital content and analyse keywords, topics and media narratives, while tracking how content spreads and identifying emerging trends and indicators. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T17:01:49.511+04:00 UAE develops AI-powered system to track media misinformation Media, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/alex-lanier-makes-history-as-frances-first-mens-singles-world-champion-1.500649701 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/03hejyfk/newsml_afp_com_20260823T113228Z_doc_c6bd9g9.jpeg France's Alex Lanier celebrates his victory against Japan's Kodai Naraoka during the BWF World Championships men's singles final badminton match at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on August 23, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T16:58:58.026+04:00 Alex Lanier makes history as France’s first men’s singles world champion Sport https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/manchester-city-set-to-sign-ayyoub-bouaddi-from-lille-for-117m-1.500649724 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/3eu4tuv9/newsml_afp_com_20260707T213342Z_doc_b9kb64f.jpeg Morocco's midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi Gulf News en 2026-08-23T16:52:38.374+04:00 Manchester City set to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for $117m Football https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-arrests-over-14000-residency-border-and-labour-violators-in-nationwide-crackdown-in-one-week-1.500649714 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/hmfnokv7/Saudi-Public-Secruity.webp 14,260 people were arrested for residency, border security and labour violations during nationwide inspections in a single week. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T16:31:40.325+04:00 Saudi Arabia arrests over 14,000 residency, border and labour violators in nationwide crackdown in one week Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/malaysia-rescues-17-jordanian-children-from-suspected-human-trafficking-ring-1.500649705 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2016/5/3/1_16a082e88ae.1817877_3265019962_16a082e88ae_large.jpg Police arrested 15 Jordanian nationals, while authorities are investigating the role of each suspect and how the children were brought into the country and allegedly exploited. [Illustrative image] Gulf News en 2026-08-23T16:30:44.754+04:00 Malaysia rescues 17 Jordanian children from suspected human trafficking ring Asia https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/dubai-adopts-unified-workforce-productivity-system-across-government-entities-1.500649702 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/gvsg9x81/1_16a07ff02ef_1956757_989033784_16a07ff02ef_original_ratio.jpg AI and advanced analytics will help entities assess resources, outputs and service performance. [Illustrative imate] Gulf News en 2026-08-23T16:08:56.821+04:00 Dubai adopts unified workforce productivity system across government entities Government, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/technology/gaming/gta-6-leaks-reveal-songs-and-radio-stations-from-tate-mcrae-to-v-rock-1.500649697 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-13/6e5sisxw/ANI_20260713080101.jpg GTA 6 is set to arrive on 19 November 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/q1lf84o2/242b637ff99d939c66e2a66ac7ed703871d8178a5321d5dc.jpg.avif Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look premieres on Netflix at 11pm UAE time on Thursday, 27 August, and lands on Rockstar's YouTube channel and the official site at 5am on Friday. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T16:06:01.268+04:00 GTA 6 leaks reveal songs and radio stations, from Tate McRae to V-Rock Gaming, Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/why-microfibre-cleans-a-car-without-scratching-it-1.500640129 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/2o1qrsvx/microfibre-1.png Microfibre towels and a wash mitt demonstrate gentle, scratch conscious car cleaning. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T16:00:00.000+04:00 Why microfibre cleans a car without scratching it Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/babar-azam-likely-to-return-as-pakistan-weigh-changes-for-englands-second-test-1.500649688 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/ygteqmnc/newsml_afp_com_20260517T071252Z_doc_b33h2u4.jpeg Pakistan’s Babar Azam celebrates after scoring a half-century (50 runs) during the second day of the second Test cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on May 17, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T15:48:07.979+04:00 Babar Azam likely to return as Pakistan weigh changes for England’s second Test Cricket, cricket, Pakistan, UK https://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport/formula-1-confirms-abu-dhabi-grand-prix-will-close-out-2026-season-in-december-1.500649679 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/8ie8man9/gulfnewsimport20201209UAE-F1-fans-gear-up-for-Abu-Dhabi-Grand-Prix-202017647c1242flarge.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-23T15:45:06.942+04:00 Formula 1 confirms Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will close out 2026 season in December Motorsport, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-s-women-are-ditching-hijab-why-regime-dares-not-stop-them-1.500649626 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-07/2ativluj/newsml_afp_com_20260307T125231Z_doc_a2ca3uu.jpeg Four years after the death of Mahsa Amini ignited the Woman, Life, Freedom uprising, many Iranian women are openly defying compulsory hijab rules — and Tehran appears wary of triggering another confrontation. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/09/21/protersts-1663750555876_1835f42c8f7_large.jpg A protester holds a portrait of Mahsa Amini during a demonstration in support of Amini, a young Iranian woman who died after being arrested in Tehran by the Islamic Republic's morality police, on Istiklal avenue in Istanbul on September 20, 2022. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/09/17/-_1834bb9285b_large.jpg Mahsa Amini Gulf News en 2026-08-23T15:22:15.236+04:00 Iran’s women are ditching hijab. Why regime dares not stop them Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/dubai-traffic-alert-accident-causes-delays-on-sheikh-mohammed-bin-zayed-road-3-1.500649673 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/ov8imdl2/14.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-23T15:18:41.419+04:00 Dubai traffic alert: Accident causes delays on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road emergencies, Transport https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/dozens-of-attacks-in-thailands-restive-south-leave-3-wounded-1.500649648 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/bclvqh23/newsml_afp_com_20260823T073430Z_doc_c6b99ld.jpeg Charred vehicles are seen at the Bongor Subdistrict Administrative Organisation office in Ra-ngae district in the southern Thai province of Narathiwat on August 23, 2026, following dozens of coordinated arson and incendiary attacks across Thailand's insurgency-hit south. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T15:11:09.903+04:00 Dozens of attacks in Thailand's restive south leave 3 wounded Asia https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/there-is-no-point-in-playing-anymore-indian-cricketer-karn-sharma-announces-retirement-1.500649655 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-01/2tux3o0n/newsml_afp_com_20250501T173819Z_doc_448a4zm.jpeg Mumbai Indians' Karn Sharma bowls during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on May 1, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T15:03:56.186+04:00 There is no point in playing anymore: Indian cricketer Karn Sharma announces retirement Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/uae/vande-mataram-in-arabic-indian-expat-gives-uae-twist-to-indias-150-year-old-national-song-1.500649641 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/ydwi7jfj/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-17-at-8.18.15-PM.jpeg Suchetha Satish during her 80th Indian Independence Day concert in Madhya Pradesh, India. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/w8jy6hw5/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_17_at_8_20_52_PM.jpeg Suchetha Satish with Dr Shihab Ghanem in a recent photo Gulf News en 2026-08-23T15:03:22.446+04:00 Vande Mataram in Arabic: Indian expat gives UAE twist to India's 150-year-old national song UAE, India, Entertainment, UAE, kerala, Indian expats, india, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-launches-102-metre-bridge-at-mushrif-national-park-1.500649643 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/c2vet8vz/DM-bridge.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/2xroi9tc/bridge_2.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/llr85zx4/bridge_3.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/79m8pxmw/Bridge-Mushriff-park Gulf News en 2026-08-23T14:47:29.142+04:00 Dubai launches 102-metre bridge at Mushrif National Park UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/will-yashasvi-jaiswal-face-a-lengthy-ban-for-headbutt-1.500649644 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/e6ociqam/newsml_afp_com_20260823T062049Z_doc_c6b44fm.jpeg India's Yashasvi Jaiswal (2L) confronts Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando (3L) after his dismissal during the first day of the second Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on August 23, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T14:44:20.457+04:00 Will Yashasvi Jaiswal face a lengthy ban for headbutt? Cricket, cricket, controversy, india, Sri Lanka https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/drownings-surge-past-300-in-france-amid-heatwaves-1.500649602 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-26/ofutmzyj/newsml_afp_com_20260526T132433Z_doc_b4347t3.jpeg People cool down under trees in Nantes, western France. Officials warned of deadly accidents in unauthorised waters as temperatures soar. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T14:24:58.041+04:00 Drownings surge past 300 in France amid heatwaves Europe, France https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/lebanon-arrests-online-food-influencer-georges-dib-over-drug-laced-treats-1.500649613 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/10/27/STOCK-BEIRUT-LEBANON-SKYLINE-_1756ac1a5d5_large.jpg A view of Beirut skyline. Influencer Georges Dib, known on TikTok as 'Doctor Food' with 8 million followers faces new trial for narcotics in confectionery. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T14:12:33.023+04:00 Lebanon arrests food influencer Georges Dib over drug-laced treats Mena, Lebanon https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/govinda-issues-warning-over-private-life-rumours-threatens-rs1-billion-damages-1.500649587 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/l2y2ql7w/202605243799587.jpeg Actor may seek orders on bank accounts, property transactions and passport seizure Gulf News en 2026-08-23T13:49:08.107+04:00 Govinda issues warning over private life rumours, threatens Rs1 billion damages Entertainment, bollywood https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/11-million-measles-cases-expected-worldwide-in-2026-1.500649483 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/419e5sqv/0k406jes1ka0ub2po.png As measles resurges globally, experts urge two-dose vaccination to prevent severe complications, especially in regions with low immunisation rates. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T13:41:13.017+04:00 11 million measles cases expected worldwide in 2026 measles, measles outbreak, measles cases, measles vaccine, global measles, WHO measles, measles resurgence, vaccination rates, child vaccination, two doses, herd immunity, Africa measles, Asia measles, Europe measles, Americas measles https://gulfnews.com/uae/five-uae-aid-convoys-enter-gaza-carrying-800-tonnes-of-humanitarian-assistance-1.500649582 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/pur4p9ji/UAE The convoys included shelter materials, food supplies and medical aid, helping meet essential needs and strengthen the humanitarian response inside the Gaza Strip. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T13:34:59.083+04:00 Five UAE aid convoys enter Gaza carrying 800 tonnes of humanitarian assistance UAE, Gaza, Palestine https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-home-to-worlds-largest-arabian-oryx-population-1.500649592 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/08/08/Arabian-Oryx-2-1723104222182_1913103dc03_large.jpg The UAE today is home to the largest population of Arabian oryx in the world https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/4d93mubo/NAT_FILE_Arabian_oryx_1623066494303_179e64d4560_original_ratio.jpg The Arabian Oryx Gulf News en 2026-08-23T13:32:14.269+04:00 Abu Dhabi home to world’s largest Arabian oryx population UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-police-seizes-497-vehicles-over-unpaid-fines-and-expired-registrations-1.500649585 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/692ef8fz/police.jpg Some vehicles had fines running into tens of thousands of dirhams. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T13:26:24.691+04:00 Dubai Police seizes 497 vehicles over unpaid fines and expired registrations Transport, Dubai, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-president-admits-country-facing-many-problems-1.500649572 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/4t13wqoj/ANI_20260823000509.jpg Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Gulf News en 2026-08-23T13:21:47.940+04:00 Iran president admits country facing 'many problems' Mena, World https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwaiti-stabbed-following-parking-row-at-al-jahra-shopping-mall-1.500649580 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-29/9xnp37au/Stock-crime-scene Representational image. Police found a young Kuwaiti man suffering from a stab wound to his hand. He was taken to Al Jahra Hospital for treatment and was later reported to be in stable condition. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T13:14:33.589+04:00 Kuwaiti stabbed following parking row at Al Jahra shopping mall Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/us-india-trade-deal-almost-finalised-in-principle-sergio-gor-1.500649505 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/xgtlhymn/202608233915026.jpg US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor Gulf News en 2026-08-23T13:08:46.063+04:00 US-India trade deal almost finalised in principle: Sergio Gor economy, India https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/piyush-goyal-leads-200-member-indian-business-delegation-to-japan-1.500649553 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/zqtcevvi/202608233915106.jpg India's Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal Gulf News en 2026-08-23T13:04:47.315+04:00 Piyush Goyal leads 200-member Indian business delegation to Japan economy, India, Japan https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/rajiv-thakurs-father-dies-the-kapil-sharma-show-co-star-krushna-abhishek-confirms-death-1.500649557 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/1u3vrqs1/ANI_20260823083643.jpg Rajiv Thakur with father Gulf News en 2026-08-23T13:01:46.882+04:00 Rajiv Thakur's father dies; 'The Kapil Sharma Show' co-star Krushna Abhishek confirms death Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/how-many-goals-does-cristiano-ronaldo-need-to-reach-1000-1.500649558 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/5j7a700v/newsml_afp_com_20260821T174228Z_doc_c6969yl.jpeg Nassr's Portuguese forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo runs with the ball during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Nassr and Al-Riyadh at the Prince Turki bin Abdul Aziz Stadium in Riyadh on August 21, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T12:43:11.974+04:00 How many goals does Cristiano Ronaldo need to reach 1,000? Football, football, Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/man-hacked-to-death-by-bike-borne-men-at-traffic-signal-in-bengaluru-1.500649535 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/daqremxl/202608233915070.jpg Man hacked to death by bike-borne men at traffic signal in Bengaluru Gulf News en 2026-08-23T12:37:51.525+04:00 Man hacked to death by bike-borne men at traffic signal in Bengaluru India https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-archaeological-discoveries-reveal-new-chapters-in-60000-years-of-human-history-1.500649537 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/aec4a2vr/archaeological The findings stem from ongoing survey, excavation, and research efforts that provide deeper insight into how ancient communities. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T12:16:20.711+04:00 UAE archaeological discoveries reveal new chapters in 60,000 years of human history UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-should-play-all-formats-rahul-dravid-1.500649538 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-27/6eg53puh/newsml_afp_com_20260327T020024Z_doc_a4h24ke.jpeg Rajasthan Royals' Indian cricket player Vaibhav Suryavanshi (R) speaks with the team's head coach Rahul Dravid before the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on May 1, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T12:15:03.777+04:00 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should play all formats: Rahul Dravid Cricket, cricket, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/more-than-45-million-students-return-to-schools-across-saudi-arabia-1.500649532 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/e3humjn2/KSA The Ministry of Education instructed schools to ensure lessons begin in earnest from the first day and to closely monitor attendance. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T12:08:38.087+04:00 More than 4.5 million students return to schools across Saudi Arabia Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-sets-90-day-limit-for-gcc-registered-vehicles-from-august-26-1.500649529 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/yveksib2/KSA The 90 days may be consecutive or spread across a 365-day period, beginning from the vehicle’s first entry into Saudi Arabia through a customs port. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T12:03:57.502+04:00 Saudi Arabia sets 90-day limit for GCC-registered vehicles from August 26 Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-stops-renewing-work-permits-for-expatriates-above-60-1.500649523 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/2ugxg6zd/Oman The change could affect long-serving foreign workers who had continued working in Oman after reaching 60. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T11:51:33.026+04:00 Oman stops renewing work permits for expatriates above 60 Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-ministry-of-education-trains-over-24000-educators-school-employees-ahead-of-2026-2027-academic-year-1.500649519 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/4vb0kx1c/Back-to-school Photo used for illustrative purposes Gulf News en 2026-08-23T11:47:36.211+04:00 UAE Ministry of Education trains over 24,000 educators, school support staff ahead of 2026-2027 academic year Education, UAE, UAE, Education https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/one-dead-nine-injured-after-vehicle-carrying-indian-nationals-overturns-in-oman-1.500649518 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/wqf6l7h8/Oman The accident occurred on Sultan Said bin Taimur Road in the Wilayat of Haima, according to the Royal Oman Police. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T11:38:17.362+04:00 One dead, nine injured after vehicle carrying Indian nationals overturns in Oman Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/world/australia-confirms-first-h5n1-infection-in-native-mammal-1.500649485 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/v5bykg62/zr606jcw1ka0ufjpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-23T11:35:59.384+04:00 Australia confirms first H5N1 infection in native mammal World https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/emmanuel-macron-welcomes-saudi-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-for-two-day-paris-visit-1.500649340 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/06/14/saudiaaaaaaa-1686758572059_188baa54043_large.jpg File photo: France's President Emmanuel Macron with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman Gulf News en 2026-08-23T11:28:51.159+04:00 Emmanuel Macron welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for two-day Paris visit Saudi, Europe, Saudi Arabia, France https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-sets-new-rules-for-students-switching-between-general-and-advanced-school-tracks-1.500649511 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/38eqqkpn/UAE Under the study plan for the 2026-27 academic year, students may switch from one educational track to another only at the start of the school year. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T11:28:16.227+04:00 UAE sets new rules for students switching between general and advanced school tracks Education, Education https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/education/more-than-27000-dubai-private-school-teachers-return-to-work-on-monday-1.500649504 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/knpnnsa4/Teachers Indian teachers make up the largest nationality group, followed by British and Egyptian teachers. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T11:20:22.583+04:00 More than 27,000 Dubai private school teachers return to work on Monday Living-Education, Education https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/education/dubai-police-urge-parents-to-reset-childrens-sleep-before-school-return-1.500649495 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/0gibzkho/Dubai-police Early preparation could help children make a smoother transition back into the classroom. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T11:15:30.056+04:00 Dubai Police urge parents to reset children’s sleep before school return Living-Education, Education https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/prince-harry-comes-home-inside-the-feuds-trauma-and-tabloid-battles-behind-his-surprise-uk-return-1.500649344 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/12/24/Prince-Harry-and-Meghan-Markle-with-Archie-and-Lilibet-Diana-at-the-royal-couple-s-home-in-Santa-Barbara._17deb1c2282_large.jpg Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with Archie and Lilibet Diana at the royal couple’s home in Santa Barbara. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/03/08/_17810557b97_large.jpg Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/54n0fqzm/Prince_Harry_and_Prince_William__1859c637490_original_ratio.jpg Prince Harry and Prince William https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/04/12/pRINCE-wILLIAM-pHILIP-hARRY_178c6b0b1a5_large.jpg In this April 12, 2006 file photo Britain's Prince Philip, left, talks to his grandsons, Prince William, center, and Prince Harry, right, following The Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst, England. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T11:08:13.590+04:00 Prince Harry comes home: Inside the feuds, trauma and tabloid battles behind his surprise UK return Europe, Prince Harry, UK https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hais-mohsin-khan-on-fiancée-tamanna-written-for-me-in-the-heavens-1.500649474 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/84trhgry/image2026-08-23110332919.png Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai's Mohsin Khan on fiancée Tamanna: 'I had found my person' Gulf News en 2026-08-23T11:07:15.106+04:00 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai's Mohsin Khan on fiancée Tamanna: 'Written for me in the heavens' Entertainment, TV https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/abu-dhabi-outlines-humane-plan-to-control-large-numbers-of-stray-cats-1.500649477 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/k0cfpbmc/cats The Department uses a programme known as TNVMR alongside humane methods of keeping animals away from areas where they may cause problems. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T11:01:59.746+04:00 Abu Dhabi outlines humane plan to control large numbers of stray cats Environment, Environment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/three-year-old-mauled-by-stray-dog-in-maharashtras-beed-receives-12-stitches-on-face-1.500649473 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/be8ya1t8/202608233914860.jpg Three-year-old mauled by stray dog in Maharashtra Gulf News en 2026-08-23T10:54:54.119+04:00 Three-year-old mauled by stray dog in Maharashtra's Beed; receives 12 stitches on face India https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/austrian-mountain-town-finds-niche-in-ai-boom-1.500649355 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/dcokt0l5/newsml_afp_com_20260814T121756Z_doc_c4md4n6.jpeg Employees walk at the AT&S production facilities in Leoben, Styria, Austria. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/vbifku8w/newsml_afp_com_20260814T121757Z_doc_c4md4nr.jpeg CEO Michael Mertin from manufacturer of IC substrates and circuit boards AT&S. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/xwtbi4h8/newsml_afp_com_20260814T121756Z_doc_c4mk468.jpeg An employees works at the AT&S production facilities in Leoben, Styria, Austria. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/o0il9vsl/newsml_afp_com_20260814T121637Z_doc_c4md4nx.jpeg An employee is seen inside the production facilities of AT&S in Leoben, Styria, Austria. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T10:54:39.383+04:00 Austrian mountain town finds niche in AI boom Europe, Technology, Business, AI https://gulfnews.com/world/offbeat/sydney-marathon-unveils-medal-with-wrong-stadium-1.500649345 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/vknbq24k/newsml_afp_com_20250831T023125Z_doc_72xh763.jpeg File photo: Athletes cross the Harbour Bridge during the 2025 Sydney Marathon on August 31, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T10:46:04.565+04:00 Sydney marathon unveils medal with wrong stadium Offbeat, Sport, Offbeat https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/kolkata-tarapith-hotel-fire-bengal-govt-reviewing-correcting-flaws-in-existing-system-of-issuing-licences-1.500649454 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/h0cvp6r9/20260819069f.jpg Tarapith hotel fire Gulf News en 2026-08-23T10:39:20.415+04:00 Kolkata-Tarapith hotel fire: Bengal govt reviewing, correcting flaws in existing system of issuing licences India https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/yash-defends-toxic-backlash-there-is-a-voice-for-women-unlike-in-the-trailer-1.500649441 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/yh6jhy5t/image2026-08-23100941161.png Yash at the Toxic pre-release event at Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad on Saturday. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-04/qr999cq8/YASH-TOXIC.jpg Yash in Toxic Gulf News en 2026-08-23T10:11:50.951+04:00 Yash defends Toxic backlash: ‘There is a voice for women, unlike in the trailer’ Entertainment, South-Indian https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-flights-today-emirates-etihad-air-arabia-and-flydubai-disruptions-as-middle-east-tensions-continue-1.500649434 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/9h8654fp/STOCK_ZAYED_AIRPORT___ABU_DHABI_1910d11b4d4_original_ratio.jpg UAE airports are entering one of the busiest periods of the summer travel season as families and holidaymakers return from their overseas travels. Passengers are advised to allow additional time for check-in and security. Photo shows passengers at the departures terminal at Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport. For illustrative purposes only. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T10:08:39.108+04:00 UAE flights today: Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydubai disruptions as Middle East tensions continue Aviation, Emirates airline, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/from-fathers-cancer-battle-to-india-test-debut-saransh-jains-inspiring-journey-1.500649440 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/rfd241tg/Saransh-debut.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-23T10:05:11.912+04:00 From father’s cancer battle to India Test debut: Saransh Jain’s inspiring journey Cricket, cricket, cancer, india, Sri Lanka https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/uae-car-rentals-annual-contracts-can-save-drivers-dh4000-to-dh9000-1.500642849 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/cx59m9pl/rent_buy_lease_car_1710823a153_original_ratio.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/gy0aklfq/Dominic-General-Manager-Dollar-Car-Rental-Dubai-and-Oman-1.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/ybg1ry05/STAFFSOHAM_SHAH_71747402245727.jpg Soham Shah in Dubai Photo: Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf News https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/fakuiv5k/Hasib_Khan__Founder_and_CEO_of_Udrive.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-23T10:00:00.000+04:00 UAE car rentals: Annual contracts can save drivers Dh4,000 to Dh9,000 Retail, Auto https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/the-science-of-grip-why-chalk-and-straps-add-kilos-to-your-lift-1.500621776 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-27/veyrhxwj/chalkandstraps-1.png Deadlift Grip Comparison Gulf News en 2026-08-23T10:00:00.000+04:00 The science of grip: Why chalk and straps add kilos to your lift Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/olaplex-no3-review-the-cult-bond-treatment-makes-most-sense-for-damaged-hair-1.500639542 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/3hfkk49d/olaplex-1.png Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector styled with everyday haircare essentials. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T10:00:00.000+04:00 Olaplex No.3 review: the cult bond treatment makes most sense for damaged hair Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-hits-back-at-canada-after-retaliatory-tariffs-announcement-1.500649433 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-19/v6fb58zb/trump_1636535909384_17d09243c1d_original_ratio.jpg Trump Gulf News en 2026-08-23T09:57:25.639+04:00 Trump hits back at Canada after retaliatory tariffs announcement Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/bangladesh-four-of-hindu-family-found-dead-in-suspicious-circumstances-1.500649409 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-31/kaxzyqv4/Crime-scene Gulf News en 2026-08-23T09:46:42.834+04:00 Bangladesh: Four of Hindu family found dead in suspicious circumstances India, ians https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/yashs-toxic-storms-past-rs-18-crore-in-48-hours-outpacing-dhurandhar-animal-and-jawan-1.500649429 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-04/qr999cq8/YASH-TOXIC.jpg Yash in Toxic Gulf News en 2026-08-23T09:43:25.814+04:00 Yash's Toxic storms past Rs 18 crore in 48 hours, outpacing Dhurandhar, Animal, and Jawan Entertainment, South-Indian https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/day-after-quitting-isf-ex-mlas-car-attacked-with-crude-bombs-bricks-in-bengals-bhangar-1.500649427 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/a4yo40vh/202608233914888.jpg Day after quitting ISF, ex-MLA Gulf News en 2026-08-23T09:38:36.475+04:00 Day after quitting ISF, ex-MLA's car attacked with crude bombs, bricks in Bengal's Bhangar Asia, India, ians https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/this-time-portugal-beat-spain-on-the-cricket-field-1.500649422 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/4813slpr/Portugal.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-23T09:30:34.698+04:00 This time, Portugal beat Spain – on the cricket field Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/starc-stars-as-australia-crush-bangladesh-inside-two-days-in-second-test-1.500649424 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/mbjwb8qi/newsml_afp_com_20260823T044521Z_doc_c6b76k9.jpeg Australia’s Mitchell Starc (C) celebrates with team mates after taking his tenth wicket for the match of Bangladesh’s Taijul Islam during the second day of the second cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at the Great Barrier Reef Stadium in Mackay on August 23, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T09:21:57.240+04:00 Starc stars as Australia crush Bangladesh inside two days in second Test Cricket, cricket, Bangladesh, Australia https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/yashs-toxic-event-in-hyderabad-hit-by-mishap-as-stage-equipment-collapses-fans-injured-1.500649398 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/c1fqbn2g/ANI_20260823040647.jpg Yash in Toxic (Image source: Makers) Gulf News en 2026-08-23T08:58:56.298+04:00 Yash's 'Toxic' event in Hyderabad hit by mishap as stage equipment collapses, fans injured India, Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/saransh-jains-long-wait-ends-with-maiden-india-test-cap-1.500649410 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/utq1evi7/Saransh.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-23T08:53:25.591+04:00 Saransh Jain’s long wait ends with maiden India Test cap Cricket, cricket, india, Sri Lanka https://gulfnews.com/world/trump-shares-hormuz-image-as-us-territory-as-iran-faces-new-sanctions-1.500649361 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/bit4bs2q/ANI_20260823024934.jpeg US President Donald Trump (L) alongside a graphic shared on his Truth Social platform Gulf News en 2026-08-23T08:53:12.108+04:00 Trump shares Hormuz image as 'US territory' as Iran faces new sanctions World https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/alex-eala-gets-to-work-ahead-of-us-open-return-in-new-york-1.500649404 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-27/y06z22qr/newsml_afp_com_20250827T173001Z_doc_72m88u9.jpeg Philippines' Alexandra Eala plays a return to Spain's Cristina Bucsa during their women's singles second round tennis match on day four of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, on August 27, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T08:43:40.201+04:00 Alex Eala gets to work ahead of US Open return in New York Tennis, Filipina tennis player, Filipino celebrities, Tennis, Alex Eala https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/two-rescued-after-bulk-carrier-sinks-off-india-1.500649399 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/mghlyb3m/Copy_of_20200520200L_1589990197331_17232cd0853_original_ratio.jpg A boat sinks at Paradip port . Photo for illustrative purposes Gulf News en 2026-08-23T08:40:52.828+04:00 Two rescued after bulk carrier sinks off India India https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/gilmore-girls-and-shameless-actress-bunny-levine-dies-at-97-1.500649374 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/d1ak4i98/ANI_20260823033911.jpg Bunny Levine (Photo/Facebook/Sudi Rick Karatas) Gulf News en 2026-08-23T08:32:03.250+04:00 'Gilmore Girls' and 'Shameless' actress Bunny Levine dies at 97 Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/technology/tesla-teases-imminent-launch-of-cybercab-robotaxi-1.500649278 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-22/4tr0qhhr/newsml_afp_com_20250622T010144Z_doc_639v6kd.jpeg Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi is displayed during the AutoMobility LA 2024 auto show at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T08:26:27.079+04:00 Tesla teases imminent launch of Cybercab 'robotaxi' Technology, Auto https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/the-uaes-obsession-with-tiny-cafés-1.500644532 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-18/gskuod78/shutterstock2393868099.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-23T08:00:00.000+04:00 The UAE’s obsession with tiny cafés Living-UAE, UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/world/japan-earthquake-injures-dozens-1.500649359 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-16/0kik2l73/gulfnewsimport20240816Magnitude-6.1-earthquake-shakes-Taiwan19159b90cadlarge.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-23T07:54:24.235+04:00 Japan earthquake injures dozens World https://gulfnews.com/uae/us-iran-war-5-things-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-1.500649365 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/04/28/uae-flag-on-wam-1714308225952_18f24bb9bb6_large.jpg UAE flag Gulf News en 2026-08-23T07:37:11.485+04:00 US-Iran war: 5 things UAE residents need to know today UAE, World, Mena, US-Israel-Iran war, us-iran https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bts-sparks-india-tour-buzz-enhypen-smashes-records-k-dramas-turn-fierce-this-week-in-k-entertainment-1.500649145 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-23/uioc55my/preview.jpg This image released by Netflix shows BTS members, from left, Jin, Suga, Jimin, V, Jung Kook, and RM in a scene from the documentary "BTS: The Return." (Netflix via AP) Gulf News en 2026-08-23T07:00:00.000+04:00 BTS sparks India tour buzz, ENHYPEN smashes records, K-Dramas turn fierce: This week in K-Entertainment Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/how-uae-teachers-get-ready-for-the-new-school-year-1.500649327 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/2qd1xfea/teachers.jpeg Clockwise from top left: Leslie Dizon, Kenneth Garcia, Zainab Nadeem Farooqui, Najwa Al Zarouni, Arnel Alo, and Ambreen Ejaz https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/feupls2l/Leslie_Dizon.jpeg Leslie Dizon https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/8j6eesaq/Najwa_Al_Zarouni_.jpeg Najwa Al Zarouni https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/z9nlnbki/Zainab_Nadeem_Farooqui.jpeg Zainab Nadeem Farooqui https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/hdnt1qfr/Kenneth_Garcia.jpeg Kenneth Garcia https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/lr4a4wcg/Arnel_Alo.jpeg Arnel Alo https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/ptuey5li/Ambreen_Ejaz.jpeg Ambreen Ejaz Gulf News en 2026-08-23T06:45:00.000+04:00 How UAE teachers get ready for the new school year Education, people, UAE, UAE, Education, Back-to-school https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-tensions-trump-calls-hormuz-american-territory-warns-iran-on-nuclear-weapons-1.500648582 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/f0k84jsz/12.jpg US President Donald Trump https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/y8o1sfhp/newsml_afp_com_20260822T004256Z_doc_c69q2z3.jpeg US President Donald Trump clenches his fist after speaking at a campaign rally for US Senator Darline Graham at Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on August 21, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T06:40:06.802+04:00 US-Iran tensions: Trump calls Hormuz ‘American territory’, warns Iran on nuclear weapons Mena, Donald Trump, Gaza, Iran Israel conflict, Lebanon, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-warns-any-country-joining-us-sanctions-considered-enemy-1.500649259 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/mcnlswgq/newsml_afp_com_20260810T140757Z_doc_c4bu2t3.jpeg Mohsen Rezai Gulf News en 2026-08-23T06:34:20.213+04:00 Iran warns any country joining US sanctions considered 'enemy' Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/remembering-old-dubai-landmarks-1.500648735 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/tu8eb0r9/Untitled-design-83.jpg These once-familiar buildings, hotels, cinemas and attractions may be gone but their place in Dubai’s collective memory remains. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/enanaxxu/2001.jpg Dubai, 2001: Traffic flows along Sheikh Zayed Road, with the Toyota Building on the left. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/1me0anok/Chicago-beach-hotel.jpg The historic Chicago Beach Hotel was demolished in a controlled blast on June 27, 1997, to make way for modern Dubai landmarks, including the Burj Al Arab and Wild Wadi Waterpark. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/9y3ish7p/Hard-Rock-cafe.jpg The original Hard Rock Cafe on Sheikh Zayed Road closed in March 2009 and was later demolished in 2013 due to site redevelopment plans. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/s869a8nd/Golden-Cinema.jpg Originally known as Plaza Cinema, it operated for 43 years in the heart of Bur Dubai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/2fjh44r3/al-nasr-cinema.jpg Dubai's iconic single-screen Al Nasr Cinema permanently closed in 2006. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/bcjgmg67/191128_strano_16eb20cb7ad_original_ratio.jpg The Strand Cinema in Bur Dubai. Once a popular hang-out for film buffs, the cinema was later demolished to make way for future developments in the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2017/11/10/1_16a0844f6e8.2122063_2043677858_16a0844f6e8_large.jpg A visitor to the Dubai Zoo in Jumeirah. Photo taken on October 28, 2017. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/lhnb5z4c/Ramada__Bur_Dubai.jpg The landmark Ramada Hotel in Bur Dubai permanently closed on August 31, 2016. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-30/bsz45gel/E5946D74-CEB7-4AC7-90D0-478A51835241.jpg Lamcy Plaza from back in 1999, when it was on its way to being one of Dubai's favourite community/mid-market malls. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T06:30:00.000+04:00 From the Toyota building to Dubai Zoo: Remembering Dubai’s iconic landmarks UAE, Community, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-rain-strong-winds-and-49c-heat-forecast-from-sunday-1.500649268 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/grt6ha3o/Weather Humidity is forecast to rise overnight and into Monday morning over some coastal areas Gulf News en 2026-08-23T06:09:16.087+04:00 UAE weather: Rain, strong winds and 49°C heat forecast from Sunday Weather, weatherforecast https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/can-you-waive-a-criminal-complaint-after-being-sentenced-in-the-uae-1.500649306 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/7ijxubhl/Untitled-design-84.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-23T06:00:00.000+04:00 Can you waive a criminal complaint after being sentenced in the UAE? Ask Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/ask-gulf-news-can-your-uae-employer-refuse-to-pay-for-unpaid-overtime-1.500649308 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/fbtqw7lo/Untitled-design-85.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-23T06:00:00.000+04:00 Ask Gulf News: Can your UAE employer refuse to pay for overtime? Ask Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/80-of-hormuz-traffic-goes-dark-and-keeps-oil-prices-in-check-1.500649281 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/5yktexhb/hor.jpg An oil tanker sails at night. Tankers are increasingly switching off tracking signals while transiting the Strait of Hormuz as part of efforts to keep Gulf oil flowing despite Iranian attacks. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T05:17:00.000+04:00 Great Hormuz escape: 80% of traffic goes ‘dark’ as US flips Iran’s playbook Mena, Americas, Gulf, Markets, americas, Gulf, US-Israel-Iran war, oil, oil price https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/nivin-pauly-mamitha-baijus-bethlehem-kudumba-unit-wins-early-praise-as-onam-feel-good-entertainer-1.500648974 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/r90c4vze/SSS.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/c3n9pv4c/DSSSS.jpg Nivin and Mamitha sparkle as Director Girish repeats winning formula. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T00:15:00.000+04:00 Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju’s ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ wins early praise as Onam feel-good entertainer South-Indian https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/uae-confirms-markets-free-of-greenwise-berries-recalled-in-us-over-e-coli-1.500649258 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/ad7cnbop/13.jpg E. coli bacteria are commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals, but some strains can cause foodborne illness. Gulf News en 2026-08-23T00:04:09.276+04:00 UAE confirms markets free of GreenWise berries recalled in US over E. coli Environment, Food https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-al-ain-keeps-blooming-with-99-million-flowers-each-year-1.500649250 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/curq677p/3uc06ibq1ka1sk4pn.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/duidy5nw/3cg06ibu1ka1sk4pn.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/jo4o1a7x/o2z06ibs1ka1sk4pn.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/8xz9sgcq/82206ibo1ka1sk4pn.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-22T23:30:38.793+04:00 How Al Ain keeps blooming with 99 million flowers each year UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/tadej-pogacar-wins-vuelta-a-espana-opener-to-claim-red-jersey-1.500649205 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/9di3taw5/11.jpg Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar rides to win the first stage of the La Vuelta cycling race, a time trial with start and finish in Monaco. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T22:10:17.046+04:00 Tadej Pogacar wins Vuelta a Espana opener to claim red jersey Sport https://gulfnews.com/uae/dh30m-uae-lottery-one-winner-takes-dh100000-did-you-win-in-the-latest-draw-1.500649056 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/v46je6gg/Screenshot-2026-08-22-at-9.31.41-PM.png UAE Lottery show host Diala Makki during Lucky Day Draw No. 260822 Gulf News en 2026-08-22T21:54:56.092+04:00 Dh30m UAE Lottery: One winner takes Dh100,000 – did you win in the latest draw? UAE, The UAE Lottery https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/blast-targets-security-forces-bus-near-damascus-causing-injuries-state-media-1.500649143 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/eeo9z29z/10.jpg A badly damaged bus at the side of a road following a blast in the countryside near the capital Damascus. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T21:15:55.704+04:00 Blast targets security forces' bus near Damascus, causing injuries: state media Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-russia-trade-in-services-and-investment-agreement-enters-into-force-1.500649151 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/t6o24o0a/y0806ibk1ka1kw0po.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-22T21:04:04.507+04:00 UAE-Russia Trade in Services and Investment Agreement enters into force Government https://gulfnews.com/technology/chinese-humanoid-robots-smash-human-records-in-100m-sprint-and-high-jump-at-beijing-robot-games-1.500649144 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/ujjauvzy/preview.jpg Robots are prepared ahead of the opening ceremony of the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim) Gulf News en 2026-08-22T20:36:55.639+04:00 Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint and high jump at Beijing robot games china humanoid robot games us https://gulfnews.com/auto/news/tesla-recalls-274-million-china-built-model-3-and-y-cars-to-add-in-cabin-driver-monitoring-1.500649138 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/orl464d4/newsml_afp_com_20260702T000000Z_PH_GTY_2284381414.jpeg The Tesla logo is displayed at a Tesla dealership. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T20:29:01.588+04:00 Tesla recalls 2.74 million China-built Model 3 and Y cars to add in-cabin driver monitoring Auto News https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/dubai-mallathon-passes-100000-participants-220-million-steps-in-two-months-1.500649142 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/hscrkco2/3D0A6409jpg.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/qiw4tsvb/3D0A6787.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-22T20:27:57.808+04:00 Dubai Mallathon passes 100,000 participants, 220 million steps in two months people https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/canada-pm-says-cannot-accept-what-us-asked-for-on-trade-1.500649109 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/m6t9fhqp/9.jpg Prime Minister Mark Carney Gulf News en 2026-08-22T20:07:58.336+04:00 Canada PM says 'cannot accept' what US asked for on trade Americas https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-cycling-accessories-on-amazonae-2026-essential-kit-for-safer-easier-rides-1.500638195 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/orsdi5s4/cyclingaccesories-1.png Cycling essentials neatly arranged beside a bike on a sunlit forest trail. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T20:00:00.000+04:00 Best cycling accessories on Amazon.ae 2026: Essential kit for safer, easier rides Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/serena-williams-and-alcaraz-unite-in-us-open-mixed-doubles-1.500649094 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/blz1sqm0/7.jpg Williams played women's doubles with her sister Venus for the first time since 2022 at Cincinnati but lost in the first round. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T19:53:10.984+04:00 Serena Williams and Alcaraz unite in US Open mixed doubles Tennis https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/cochin-airport-rejects-spicejets-bad-weather-in-kochi-claim-calls-it-misinformation-1.500649095 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/3rex6eu2/202602253686816.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-22T19:24:58.259+04:00 Cochin Airport rejects SpiceJet's 'bad weather in Kochi' claim, calls it misinformation Aviation, India https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/what-uae-residents-need-to-know-about-the-us-iran-standoff-this-evening-1.500649086 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/mxm3e343/newsml_afp_com_20260810T183346Z_doc_c4cf8wf.jpeg Iranian children enjoy a dip in the sea as vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, in southern Iran on August 10, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T18:56:46.294+04:00 What UAE residents need to know about the US-Iran standoff this evening Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/marcus-trescothick-wants-england-test-role-despite-mike-hussey-approach-1.500648987 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/loqdjuqf/newsml_afp_com_20260820T131039Z_doc_c64l8uc.jpeg England's interim coach Marcus Trescothick (L) and Joe Root. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T18:13:19.021+04:00 Marcus Trescothick wants England Test role despite Mike Hussey approach Cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-to-scrap-boarding-pass-stamping-for-international-flyers-from-september-1-1.500649047 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/irgdvkiv/gulfnews2025-12-04zty16e8eIndigo-2.avif The BOI is also planning to end immigration entry and exit stamping for Indian passport holders. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T18:10:13.456+04:00 India to scrap boarding pass stamping for international flyers from September 1 India, Travel https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/around-100-injured-after-pitch-invasion-during-german-cup-match-1.500649021 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/21q4yyru/preview.jpg SV Mannheim supporters storm the field during the German Cup match between Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern, on Friday, August 21, 2026, in Mannheim, Germany. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T18:02:57.279+04:00 Around 100 injured after pitch invasion during German Cup match Football https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/swedish-police-name-17-year-old-girl-as-victim-in-school-sword-attack-1.500648975 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/8ip6wmia/newsml_afp_com_20260822T094818Z_doc_c69x2r9.jpeg Fagersta residents leave flowers and candles at a makeshift memorial outside a school in Fagersta, central Sweden, on August 22, 2026, a day after a 17-year-old girl was killed and three other people were injured in a sword attack at the school. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T17:53:26.478+04:00 Swedish police name 17-year-old girl as victim in school sword attack Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/husband-domestic-worker-held-after-pakistani-woman-found-murdered-1.500649032 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/q3clzrby/newsml_afp_com_20260730T160350Z_doc_c3l98nq.jpeg Police say the woman was beaten and strangled at her in-laws' home. [Illustrative image] Gulf News en 2026-08-22T17:42:25.965+04:00 Husband, domestic worker held after Pakistani woman found murdered Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/anthropic-market-debut-could-break-spacex-ipo-record-media-1.500649000 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/kpfkweer/gulfnews2026-07-31sprnpbtapreview.avif Anthropic has positioned itself as a safety-focused alternative in the AI race. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T17:24:31.063+04:00 Anthropic market debut could break SpaceX IPO record: media Markets, Technology https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/tiktok-reaches-400m-deal-with-us-over-alleged-child-privacy-violations-1.500648537 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/ndu0d6uv/preview.jpg The settlement resolves allegations that TikTok collected children's data without consent. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T17:19:04.298+04:00 TikTok reaches $400m deal with US over alleged child privacy violations Americas, Media, social media https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/outgoing-white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-to-join-pro-trump-political-group-1.500648535 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/2v9otsj4/newsml_afp_com_20260814T000000Z_PH_GTY_2290482127.jpeg Karoline Leavitt Gulf News en 2026-08-22T17:11:06.048+04:00 Outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to join pro-Trump political group Americas https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/post-salah-liverpool-and-post-guardiola-city-face-defining-tests-1.500648549 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/tzah4pc8/newsml_afp_com_20260731T131337Z_doc_c3nz7r7.jpeg Manchester City’s manager Enzo Maresca https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/28bsvkim/newsml_afp_com_20260802T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288069363.jpeg Liverpool FC Head coach Andoni Iraola Gulf News en 2026-08-22T17:06:49.567+04:00 Post-Salah Liverpool and post-Guardiola City face defining tests Football, Liverpool, Manchester City https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/new-dubai-bridge-cuts-world-trade-centre-journey-time-from-10-minutes-to-two-1.500648991 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/ja55h6r2/UAE The bridge carries traffic towards Al Mustaqbal Street and Za’abeel Palace Street, providing a more direct route through one of the city’s busiest commercial districts. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T16:47:55.069+04:00 New Dubai bridge cuts World Trade Centre journey time from 10 minutes to two Transport, RTA, transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-and-us-to-launch-worlds-first-bilateral-military-ai-task-force-1.500648985 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/pltf8o37/UAE-US The task force will focus on integrating AI into intelligence support, protecting critical infrastructure and monitoring the regional security environment. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T16:46:57.551+04:00 UAE and US to launch world’s first bilateral military AI task force UAE, Americas, UAE, America https://gulfnews.com/uae/thousands-of-healthcare-workers-create-giant-onam-pookalam-in-abu-dhabi-1.500648972 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/5fngg6ku/The-250-sqm-giant-Onam-floral-carpet-at-BMC-celebrates-the-UAE’s-resilience-unity-and-progress.jpeg The 250-square-metre giant Onam floral carpet at BMC celebrates the UAE’s resilience, unity, and progress https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/pgopmzud/Healthcare-professionals-celebrate-Onam-together-at-Burjeel-Medical-City-in-Abu-Dhabi.jpeg Healthcare professionals celebrate Onam together at Burjeel Medical City in Abu Dhabi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/m0f50udb/The-Pookalam-depicts-the-UAE’s-journey-from-heritage-to-the-future-featuring-a-camel-ride-and-Etihad-Rail.jpeg The Pookalam depicts the UAE’s journey from heritage to the future, featuring a camel ride and Etihad Rail https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/s31ppu3o/Staff-members-and-their-families-come-together-to-create-the-traditional-Onam-Pookalam-at-BMC.jpeg Staff members and their families come together to create the traditional Onam Pookalam https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/291vyrd0/More-than-1000-healthcare-professionals-from-35-nationalities-contributed-to-creating-the-giant-Pookalam-at-Burjeel-Medical-City.jpeg More than 1,000 healthcare professionals from 35 nationalities contributed to creating the giant Pookalam https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/dnf6lsj9/Healthcare-workers-prepare-the-giant-Onam-floral-carpet-at-Burjeel-Medical-City.jpeg Healthcare workers prepare the giant Onam floral carpet Gulf News en 2026-08-22T16:38:07.408+04:00 Thousands of healthcare workers create giant Onam Pookalam in Abu Dhabi UAE, UAE, india, Company News, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/abu-dhabi-expands-energy-and-water-ties-during-us-visit-1.500648929 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/vkh4cmm4/US.jpg The Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi (DoE) signed MoUs and explored new technologies to strengthen key sectors. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T16:21:25.744+04:00 Abu Dhabi expands energy and water ties during US visit Energy, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-new-autumn-sneakers-on-amazonae-2026-five-pairs-for-the-new-season-1.500644704 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-18/85va9ouv/autumnsneakers-1.png Pairs of sneakers displayed in a warm autumn setting. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T16:00:00.000+04:00 Best new autumn sneakers on Amazon.ae 2026: Five pairs for the new season Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/why-the-uae-remains-a-top-choice-for-expats-1.500648903 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/2ln4390u/expats.jpeg Clockwise from top left: Basudev Das, Mayrel Yamson, Adela Sacopon, Michael Santome, and Celia Ramos https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/b8e6bxcv/Celia-Ramos.jpg Celia Ramos https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/imwdlcje/Adela-Sacopon.jpg Adela Sacopon https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/lxcbvvs2/Mayrel_Albarracin_Yamson.jpeg Mayrel Yamson https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/abtwfpyg/Basudev_Das.jpeg Basudev Das https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/r4lh5x6i/MICHAEL_MACASERO_SANTOME.jpg Michael Santome Gulf News en 2026-08-22T15:41:19.328+04:00 Why the UAE remains a top choice for expats people, UAE, UAE, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/arctic-route-offers-shorter-asia-europe-trips-but-shipping-hopes-face-icy-reality-1.500648578 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/tpq7r8g0/arctic.jpg The Northern Sea Route could cut journey times, but high costs and seasonal limits restrict its appeal. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T14:58:12.645+04:00 Arctic route offers shorter Asia-Europe trips, but shipping hopes face icy reality Business, Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/offbeat/father-leaves-seven-year-old-son-alone-for-hours-on-mount-fuji-during-climb-1.500648594 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-05/24a2ukgz/newsml_afp_com_20251205T084154Z_doc_87793g3.jpeg Mount Fuji is seen covered in snow in Yamanakako, Yamanashi prefecture. The man reportedly told his tired son to wait while he continued climbing with another child. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T14:14:01.842+04:00 Father leaves seven-year-old son alone for hours on Mount Fuji during climb Offbeat, Asia, Offbeat, Japan https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/six-year-old-girl-dies-days-after-uk-seaside-tragedy-kills-family-1.500648743 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-27/49ij68g9/202606273842021.jpg Representational image. Sussex Police said CCTV and witness accounts indicated the deaths were a tragic accident. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T13:55:02.014+04:00 Six-year-old girl dies days after UK seaside tragedy kills family Europe, UK