https://gulfnews.com/uae/uaes-reem-al-hashimy-attends-colombia-presidential-inauguration-1.500635552 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/hhnu737d/a50065ls1ka1jkcpo.jpeg Talks in Bogotá highlight plans to deepen trade, investment and energy cooperation Gulf News en 2026-08-09T20:16:05.535+04:00 UAE’s Reem Al Hashimy attends Colombia presidential inauguration UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/indias-sarfaraz-khan-to-replace-sudharsan-in-sri-lanka-series-1.500635555 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-23/hnwaa6wv/202601233648330.jpg Selectors turn to in-form Sarfaraz with India sitting fifth in WTC standings Gulf News en 2026-08-09T20:12:39.996+04:00 India's Sarfaraz Khan to replace Sudharsan in Sri Lanka series Cricket, cricket, india https://gulfnews.com/world/iran-sets-new-conditions-for-hormuz-reopening-1.500635088 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/ijy6fmrp/20260530001.JPG Tehran ties Hormuz reopening to sweeping US concessions on war, sanctions and assets https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-28/a6fb2spq/Israeli-Prime-Minister-Benjamin-Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-28/5f5ufpo4/Israeli-Prime-Minister-Benjamin-Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/dpqnlans/pez-and-moj.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/o3vq6vhp/Khorfakkan The shipment has also set a new operational record at Xiaomo Port, representing the largest single vehicle shipment ever handled by the Chinese port. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/g7g1ha5o/preview.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-09T20:06:58.134+04:00 Iran says Hormuz stays closed until US meets demands; Netanyahu rejects Gaza plan World, Americas, Gulf, UAE, US-Israel-Iran war, us-iran https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/the-science-of-insoles-how-arch-support-changes-your-stride-1.500630246 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/pln4b2fj/insoleshoes-1.png Arch support insole illustrating foot alignment and stride mechanics Gulf News en 2026-08-09T20:00:00.000+04:00 The science of insoles: how arch support changes your stride Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-alert-heavy-rain-strong-winds-and-poor-visibility-forecast-1.500635533 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/2lxo36wz/FotoJet-9.jpg Drivers urged to take extra care amid heavy rain, strong winds and low visibility https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/wyt1ehyl/HPSmqm9XMAAHLfT.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-09T19:59:01.754+04:00 UAE weather alert: Heavy rain, strong winds and poor visibility forecast Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport/raul-fernandez-wins-british-motogp-grand-prix-1.500635437 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/2dhkttc4/newsml_afp_com_20260809T141134Z_doc_c4a72tp.jpeg Trackhouse MotoGP's Spanish rider Raul Fernandez holds up the winner's trophy to celebrate his victory on the podium at the end of the MotoGP British Grand Prix at Silverstone circuit, central England on August 9, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T18:56:13.819+04:00 Raul Fernandez wins British MotoGP Grand Prix Motorsport https://gulfnews.com/business/inside-bill-ackmans-35b-fund-even-janitors-and-receptionists-own-millions-1.500635510 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-04/skq6sk7n/newsml_afp_com_20260504T170037Z_doc_a9rx8l9.jpeg Inside the culture where no ‘undesired departures’ and millionaire staff are the norm Gulf News en 2026-08-09T18:54:13.067+04:00 Inside Bill Ackman’s $35b fund, even janitors and receptionists own millions Business https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/russias-military-bases-in-syria-set-for-major-change-under-new-deal-1.500635409 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/dkerpu0e/Syria.jpg Members of a Syrian army engineering team prepare a mine-clearing vehicle near landmines collected for destruction during an operation to clear minefields left behind during the war in Qara, in the Damascus countryside, Syria, on Friday, August 7, 2026. [Illustrative image] Gulf News en 2026-08-09T18:51:08.388+04:00 Russia’s military bases in Syria set for major change under new deal Mena, Syria, Russia https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ipl-financial-pressure-forcing-players-to-play-through-injuries-1.500635499 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/bzf4e3lu/Jasprit_Bumrah_1682520715867_187be0cb28c_original_ratio.jpg Jasprit Bumrah Gulf News en 2026-08-09T18:21:45.443+04:00 ‘IPL financial pressure forcing players to play through injuries’ Cricket, cricket, india, BCCI https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/oman-mandates-e-invoicing-for-vat-registered-businesses-from-april-2027-1.500635473 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/fi4zj0zk/Oman-flag.webp Implementation will take place in two phases. Companies with annual supplies exceeding OMR5 million will be required to adopt the system from April 1, 2027, while those below the OMR5 million threshold will come under the requirements from October 1, 2027. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T17:55:03.313+04:00 Oman mandates e-invoicing for VAT-registered businesses from April 2027 economy, Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pinoy-celebs/whats-next-for-sb-girls-new-surprises-await-uae-fans-in-dubai-1.500635470 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/6plksw6v/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-09-at-17.19.05.jpeg Gulf News conducted an exclusive interview with the SB Girls after their "Get Get Aw" concert held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on August 8 Gulf News en 2026-08-09T17:36:55.261+04:00 What’s next for SB Girls? New surprises await UAE fans in Dubai Pinoy-Celebs, Entertainment, UAE, UAE, Filipino artists, events, Dubai, Concert, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-to-release-new-images-of-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-after-undated-video-state-media-1.500635464 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/8z9fa6nc/ANI_20260809000651.jpg Iran to release new images of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei amid intensifying speculation over his health Gulf News en 2026-08-09T17:32:08.466+04:00 Iran to release new images of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei after undated video: State media Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-expats-and-missions-in-uae-gear-up-for-indias-80th-independence-day-celebrations-1.500635467 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/b0irb9t5/My-India-Reel.jpg The #MyIndiaMyStory campaign, invite Indian expats to share their most memorable experiences of India through reels. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T17:28:17.925+04:00 Indian expats and missions in UAE gear up for nation's 80th Independence Day celebrations UAE, India, UAE, Indian expats, india https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-war-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-this-evening-as-strait-of-hormuz-tensions-persist-1.500635439 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/ge403fpk/Hormuz.jpg Small boats line the shore as cargo ships and other commercial vessels appear anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, in Iran. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T17:06:17.515+04:00 US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know this evening as Strait of Hormuz tensions persist Mena, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/where-will-the-uaes-pledged-two-million-companies-sit-1.500635448 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/jguy17cy/Xu-Ma-CEO-Tomorrow-World-Properties.gif Gulf News en 2026-08-09T17:06:13.937+04:00 Where will the UAE's pledged two million companies sit? GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/who-is-arjun-ayanki-kerala-man-who-taunted-police-on-social-media-is-caught-1.500635405 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/qv474ypg/202608073895024.jpg From DYFI activist to accused taunter: The many cases trailing Arjun Ayanki Gulf News en 2026-08-09T16:46:45.287+04:00 Who is Arjun Ayanki? Kerala man who taunted police on social media is caught India, kerala, crime, Kerala politics https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/mahesh-babu-turns-50-chiranjeevi-jr-ntr-lead-birthday-wishes-1.500635422 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/18zhq0it/mahes.webp Megastar Chiranjeevi was among those celebrating the milestone, describing Mahesh Babu as “the pride of Telugu Cinema”. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/ii4q3m9c/202608093896918.jpg The outpouring of wishes comes as anticipation builds around Mahesh Babu’s next phase on the big screen, with several of his colleagues looking ahead to Varanasi and predicting an increasingly global chapter for the Telugu superstar. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T16:30:52.440+04:00 Mahesh Babu turns 50: Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR lead birthday wishes Entertainment, India, india https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/man-arrested-7-months-after-indian-woman-found-murdered-in-canada-1.500635393 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/vknge4pz/arres.gif Abdul Ghafoori, a Toronto resident who had been wanted across Canada for the first-degree murder of 30-year-old Himanshi Khurana, was arrested at a Toronto airport on Friday, police said, according to Indian media reports. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T16:23:13.037+04:00 Man arrested 7 months after Indian woman found murdered in Canada Americas, India, crime, india, americas https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/kuwait-airways-becomes-wholly-state-owned-shareholding-company-1.500635395 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/glxo3a5m/Kuwait-airport.avif Kuwait Airways has been transformed into a wholly state-owned shareholding company under a new decree law aimed at strengthening the national carrier's governance, operational flexibility and long-term growth strategy. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T16:11:32.879+04:00 Kuwait Airways becomes wholly state-owned shareholding company Aviation, Kuwait, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-yoga-and-pilates-gear-on-amazonae-2026-mats-and-accessories-for-every-practice-1.500629077 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/dpd7cpsk/yogapilatesgear-1.png Yoga mats, cork blocks and Pilates gear ready to use Gulf News en 2026-08-09T16:00:00.000+04:00 Best yoga and Pilates gear on Amazon.ae 2026: Mats and accessories for every practice Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-says-saudi-tukey-defence-pact-is-purely-defensive-1.500635383 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/v5hoyay6/preview.jpg From left, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing a trilateral defence agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-05/59a0g8ei/202607053852487.jpeg Pakistan Deputy PM Ishaq Dar: Mecca Joint Defence Agreement complements existing pacts, avoids new confrontations Gulf News en 2026-08-09T15:51:13.392+04:00 Pakistan says Saudi-Tukey defence pact is 'purely defensive' Pakistan, Mena, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/what-does-it-take-to-win-dubais-new-dubai-it-award-1.500635384 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/7ehsb8fm/Stock___Dubai_Economy_189d8af8387_original_ratio.jpg The first ‘Dubai-it’ Award will open nominations on August 10. FIle photos https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/4r6xdt3p/His_Excellency_Mohammad_Abdullah_Al_Gergawi_1708578405414_18dcf357c60_original_ratio.jpg Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi Gulf News en 2026-08-09T15:45:39.009+04:00 What does it take to win Dubai’s new Dubai-it Award? UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-deports-10827-illegal-residents-in-one-week-1.500635365 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/4957h48c/Violators.webp The arrests were made during joint inspection campaigns conducted by security authorities in coordination with relevant government agencies between July 30 and August 5. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T15:45:27.086+04:00 Saudi Arabia deports 10,827 illegal residents in one week Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-may-end-60-day-grace-period-for-h-1b-workers-what-it-means-for-foreign-workers-1.500635351 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-26/lf23e98x/202512263619307.jpeg ​US H-1B rule shift alarms Indian tech workers, diaspora families Gulf News en 2026-08-09T15:15:55.846+04:00 US may end 60-day grace period for H-1B workers: What it means for foreign workers Americas, Visa, US immigration policy https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/hormuz-shut-red-sea-under-threat-saudi-arabia-faces-a-new-houthi-front-1.500635331 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/7ng8t1gg/babalmandept_1786271300523.jpg RED SEA ON ALERT: A sailor from Yemen’s internationally recognised government patrols a shipping lane off Hanish Island. Renewed Houthi attacks have put Saudi shipping and one of the region’s vital maritime routes under growing pressure. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/768pcwtg/newsml_afp_com_20260807T073455Z_doc_c46t368.jpeg Container ships are seen anchored near the Strait of Bab al-Mandeb off Yemen's coast in the Gulf of Aden on August 6, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T14:43:21.515+04:00 Hormuz shut, Red Sea under threat: Saudi Arabia faces a new Houthi front Saudi, Mena, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, US-Israel-Iran war, houthis https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/after-eala-rafa-nadal-academy-unearths-another-gem-1.500635337 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/22f2h4ey/newsml_afp_com_20260807T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289504592.jpeg Alina Korneeva on August 07, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T14:39:35.581+04:00 After Eala, Rafa Nadal Academy unearths another gem Tennis https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/watch-iran-releases-first-video-of-supreme-leader-amid-health-rumours-1.500635323 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/3yj8pfho/Iran The 12-second video, published on Saturday, shows Khamenei seated on a carpet in a room while speaking with several officials and advisers. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T14:38:45.863+04:00 Watch: Iran releases first video of Supreme Leader amid health rumours Mena, Iran https://gulfnews.com/world/court-crime/uae-extradites-daniel-kinahan-to-ireland-over-organised-crime-allegations-1.500635330 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/29zsp75y/UAE The extradition followed a final ruling by the Dubai Court of Cassation and was carried out under the bilateral extradition treaty. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T14:38:12.200+04:00 UAE extradites Daniel Kinahan to Ireland over organised crime allegations Court-Crime, crime https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/health-fitness/green-spaces-linked-to-lower-risk-of-type-2-diabetes-1.500635328 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/48adw08n/Garden.jpg Researchers found a lower risk of type 2 diabetes among people with substantial home gardens. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T14:37:23.568+04:00 Green spaces linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes Health Fitness, Health https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/china/typhoon-dolphin-makes-landfall-in-eastern-china-1.500635315 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/roj54mj3/newsml_afp_com_20260809T045421Z_doc_c49t3t3.jpeg A passenger walks past glass windows taped at a temporary waiting room at Hangzhou railway station in eastern China's Zhejiang province on August 9, 2026, as a precaution against Typhoon Dolphin. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T14:26:46.806+04:00 Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in eastern China China https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/21-dot-balls-3-wickets-sunil-narines-stunning-4-over-spell-in-t20-1.500635321 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-16/8cztgm60/newsml_afp_com_20260516T175853Z_doc_b32v6v3.jpeg West Indies cricket player Sunil Narine Gulf News en 2026-08-09T14:16:58.055+04:00 21 dot balls, 3 wickets: Sunil Narine’s stunning 4-over spell in T20 Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/china/hong-kong-records-highest-temperature-since-records-began-in-1884-1.500635305 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/walauaz4/Hong-Kong The record-breaking temperature was linked to a low-pressure system associated with Typhoon Dolphin. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T14:07:51.215+04:00 Hong Kong records highest temperature since records began in 1884 China, China https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/indian-woman-sets-guinness-world-record-for-longest-haired-living-woman-1.500635301 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/znyvzz9r/India https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/0ckt34rp/Hair Gulf News en 2026-08-09T13:57:41.328+04:00 Indian woman sets Guinness World Record for longest hair on a living person India, india https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/ks-chithra-says-the-other-artists-were-cleared-a-month-before-mohanlals-visa-stalled-1.500635296 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/hpfoebeg/Mohanlalcropped.jpg Mohanlal spent Saturday in a hotel in Singapore, waiting for an approval that never came, while a convention centre on the other side of the Coral Sea filled with people who had nothing to perform. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/03/22/190322_mohanlal_resources1_16a30b3a26e_large.jpg Actor Mohanlal Gulf News en 2026-08-09T13:55:37.241+04:00 K.S. Chithra says the other artists were cleared a month before Mohanlal's visa stalled South-Indian, mohanlal https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/thailand-teen-shooter-once-brought-bb-gun-to-school-police-1.500635260 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/qq81dey6/Thailand-shooter Gulf News en 2026-08-09T13:54:50.670+04:00 Thailand teen shooter once brought BB gun to school: police Asia https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/rishabh-pant-wants-to-return-home-chief-minister-dhami-promises-help-1.500635297 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-31/xd0cddbt/Test_Match_Ind_vs_Eng_0095.JPG Rishabh Pant Gulf News en 2026-08-09T13:45:46.030+04:00 Rishabh Pant wants to return home, Chief Minister Dhami promises help Cricket, India, cricket https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/from-a-cheap-straw-basket-to-a-101m-handbag-the-story-of-jane-birkins-birkin-bag-1.500635269 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/g25sipcn/960x0.jpg For more than a decade before there was any such thing as a Birkin bag, Jane Birkin carried a straw basket. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/rdnhccfy/JANEBIRKINgrande.jpg For more than a decade before there was any such thing as a Birkin bag, Jane Birkin carried a straw basket. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/mzz4p9c9/AN-VOGUK-230924-JB.jpg.webp She covered it in stickers for Médecins du Monde and UNICEF, added beads and worry beads collected from Greece, Israel and Palestine, and let the leather get scuffed, scratched and stained. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/g03xq2tt/jane-first-birkin.jpg She carried it almost every day from 1985 to 1994. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/irh9tcyn/jane-birkin-straw-bag-01.jpg.webp Jane Birkin participates in a pro-choice demonstration of support for French family planning during an abortion trial in Bobigny on Nov. 1, 1972. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/gdz09m4x/birkin-bag-1024x768.png Le Birkin Voyageur, the one she carried daily between 2003 and 2007, sold in Abu Dhabi for $2.9 million. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T13:25:19.416+04:00 From a cheap straw basket to a $10.1m handbag: The story of Jane Birkin’s Birkin bag Entertainment, Fashion, Fashion https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/why-has-the-us-ordered-inspections-of-1900-boeing-737-max-jets-1.500635281 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/9x303at1/US The directive applies to the 737 Max 8, 737 Max 9 and 737-8200 models, covering 471 aircraft registered in the United States and 1,429 aircraft operating internationally. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T13:23:21.945+04:00 Why has the US ordered inspections of 1,900 Boeing 737 Max jets? Aviation, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/south-korea-football-association-apologises-as-sex-scandal-deepens-crisis-1.500635280 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/cvdxmaah/SKFA.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-09T13:20:13.375+04:00 South Korea Football Association apologises as sex scandal deepens crisis Football, football, FIFA World Cup, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/inside-team-indias-injury-crisis-why-laxman-is-under-scanner-1.500635275 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/vebptynj/202608083896693.jpg BCCI secretary Saikia likely to meet VVS Laxman during visit to CoE on Sunday (Credit: X/BCCI) Gulf News en 2026-08-09T13:15:50.760+04:00 Inside Team India’s injury crisis: Why Laxman is under scanner Cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/yemens-houthis-claim-drone-strike-on-aramco-refinery-in-saudi-arabia-1.500635187 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/8uivhzxz/ANI_20260809030946.jpg Representational image. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T13:03:22.066+04:00 Yemen's Houthis claim drone strike on Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia Saudi, Mena, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/inside-mind-of-ghaiths-surreal-uae-digital-art-1.500594308 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/6eovdi26/Mind-of-Ghaith https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/ukqo0jd7/dubai-1-1.png Instagram/@mindofghaith https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/owchiu5m/dubai-3.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/v9x0ojge/dubai-2-1.png Instagram/@mindofghaith https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/iggcqmx4/dubai-4.png Instagram/@mindofghaith Gulf News en 2026-08-09T13:00:00.000+04:00 Inside Mind of Ghaith's surreal UAE digital art UAE, Arts Culture, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-to-cut-building-permit-processing-times-from-days-to-minutes-with-ai-1.500635246 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/9ydj1iwe/DM-AI-building-permit-.jpeg Photo used for illustrative purposes Gulf News en 2026-08-09T12:42:17.365+04:00 Dubai to cut building permit processing times from days to minutes with AI UAE, Dubai, Dubai Municipality https://gulfnews.com/uae/uaes-midday-work-ban-achieves-99-compliance-1.500635247 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/e9itt5o3/Worker The policy is enforced annually from 15 June to 15 September, prohibiting outdoor work and work under direct sunlight between 12.30pm and 3pm. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T12:40:59.468+04:00 UAE's midday work ban achieves 99% compliance UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/fifa-says-gianni-infantino-faces-concerted-effort-to-undermine-him-1.500635027 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/wzgxmume/preview.jpg FIFA President Gianni Infantino Gulf News en 2026-08-09T12:32:01.640+04:00 FIFA says Gianni Infantino faces ‘concerted’ effort to undermine him Football https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/dubai-researchers-create-ai-tool-for-earlier-autism-screening-in-children-1.500635240 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/5cer31fl/Dubai-Uni The system evaluates raw eye-tracking data, including gaze patterns, fixation duration and visual scanning behaviour. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T12:31:04.120+04:00 Dubai researchers create AI tool for earlier autism screening in children Health, Health https://gulfnews.com/business/khorfakkan-port-to-receive-record-shipment-of-6068-byd-vehicles-from-china-1.500635238 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/o3vq6vhp/Khorfakkan The shipment has also set a new operational record at Xiaomo Port, representing the largest single vehicle shipment ever handled by the Chinese port. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T12:20:33.723+04:00 Khorfakkan Port to receive record shipment of 6,068 BYD vehicles from China Business, UAE businesses https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/education/affordable-top-rated-schools-sharjah-1.500635233 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-05/fddtcdma/school-students-UAE-Sharjah Students of Delhi Private School, Sharjah, return to campus in high spirits after the winter vacation. (Picture used for illustrative purposes only). Gulf News en 2026-08-09T12:20:26.017+04:00 Sharjah schools: Top-rated schools under Dh35,000 a year Living-Education, UAE schools, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-dh5000-fine-for-buildings-without-lift-maintenance-contracts-1.500635234 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/qxgi47hd/AD Owners of residential and commercial buildings must contract an approved company to carry out regular lift maintenance. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T12:13:35.192+04:00 Abu Dhabi: Dh5,000 fine for buildings without lift maintenance contracts UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-civil-defence-urges-parents-never-to-leave-children-unattended-1.500635225 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/mo2iuwa3/AD-Civil The authority also warned against leaving children inside parked vehicles while shopping or running errands, even for a few minutes. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T12:10:31.587+04:00 Abu Dhabi Civil Defence urges parents never to leave children unattended UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-bridge-cuts-al-qudra-intersection-wait-by-85-1.500635226 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/cu79zaz6/Qudra-road.jpg Al Qudra Road is a major east-west corridor linking several important residential and development areas and connecting with Dubai’s wider strategic road network. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/z6mq3ij0/RTA-map-qudra.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/aw3sy2xx/rta-info.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/pyg1kyv1/qudra-two.jpg The project is also expected to support continued residential and economic development in the areas served by the corridor https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/28yo6q5u/qudra-three.jpg The RTA will open additional ramp bridges at the intersection in the fourth quarter of 2026 Gulf News en 2026-08-09T12:00:40.705+04:00 Dubai bridge cuts Al Qudra intersection wait by 85% Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-warns-of-drugs-hidden-in-sweets-a4-paper-and-surprise-deliveries-1.500635220 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/xjjdgd94/UAE.jpg Illustrative image. Authorities urged parents to maintain open communication and watch for early warning signs. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T11:48:32.398+04:00 UAE warns of drugs hidden in sweets, A4 paper and surprise deliveries Government, crime https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/cocomelon-the-movie-is-bringing-baby-jj-and-sza-to-the-big-screen-1.500635208 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/13rh2m51/cocomelon.png.webp CoComelon: The Movie arrives on 19 February 2027, and the first teaser landed on Thursday. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T11:46:04.975+04:00 ‘CoComelon: The Movie’ is bringing Baby JJ (and SZA) to the big screen Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-scammers-target-jobseekers-in-the-uae-1.500635216 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/w3husvse/Signing-document Before you sign on the dotted line, keep a few things in mind about job offers, say authorities Gulf News en 2026-08-09T11:39:16.537+04:00 How scammers target jobseekers in the UAE UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/turkey-expects-egypt-to-join-new-regional-defence-alliance-1.500635084 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/v5hoyay6/preview.jpg From left, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing a trilateral defence agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, August 7, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T11:32:14.694+04:00 Turkey expects Egypt to join new regional defence alliance Mena, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey https://gulfnews.com/world/us-iran-conflict-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-august-9-1.500635206 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/jy4eg7kj/202608063893384.jpeg Ships in the Strait of Hormuz Gulf News en 2026-08-09T11:25:44.747+04:00 US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (August 9) World, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/every-time-a-big-film-starts-yash-on-toxic-being-called-shelved-1.500635177 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-04/qr999cq8/YASH-TOXIC.jpg Yash in Toxic https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-24/yv0sfrhi/202503243358716.jpg Yash kickstarts new schedule of ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ in Mumbai Gulf News en 2026-08-09T11:17:40.288+04:00 'Every Time A Big Film Starts': Yash On Toxic Being Called Shelved South-Indian, Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/thousands-storm-madeira-wedding-thinking-cristiano-ronaldo-was-getting-married-1.500635190 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/3hd44wpi/Cristiano_Ronaldo_and_Georgina_Rodriguez_in_Saudi_Arabia__185ca3d94aa_original_ratio.jpg Cristiano Ronaldo ends years of speculation — engaged to longtime love Georgina Rodriguez. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T10:53:19.571+04:00 Thousands storm Madeira wedding thinking Cristiano Ronaldo was getting married Football, Lifestyle, football, Cristiano Ronaldo https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/music/sonu-nigam-turns-surgery-into-an-impromptu-musical-moment-1.500635176 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/f2c8c3zu/Sonu-Nigam.jpg Sonu Nigam sings Mohammed Rafi classic 'Suhani raat dhal chuki, na jaane tum kab aoge' during surgery. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T10:34:07.681+04:00 Sonu Nigam turns surgery into an impromptu musical moment Music, BollyWood https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/nayanthara-reveals-how-yash-spent-45-years-of-his-life-making-toxic-sacrificed-time-with-family-1.500635157 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/db18subl/Screenshot-2026-08-09-at-10.17.04-AM.png Nayanthara and Yash https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-24/yv0sfrhi/202503243358716.jpg Yash kickstarts new schedule of ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ in Mumbai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/idd9eslg/Toxic-A-Fairytale-For-Grown-Ups-Teaser-Out.webp Yash in Toxic a Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups Gulf News en 2026-08-09T10:22:53.777+04:00 Nayanthara reveals how Yash spent 4.5 years of his life making Toxic: ‘Sacrificed time with family’ South-Indian, Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-womens-watches-on-amazonae-2026-stylish-timepieces-for-every-occasion-1.500618650 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-24/nc2uwpoo/womenswatch-1.png Elegant women's watches collection Gulf News en 2026-08-09T10:00:00.000+04:00 Best women's watches on Amazon.ae 2026: Stylish timepieces for every occasion Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/over-1000-flights-cancelled-in-china-as-typhoon-dolphin-looms-1.500635153 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/zmvoxtz3/newsml_afp_com_20260809T045421Z_doc_c49t366.jpeg A passenger walks past glass windows taped at a temporary waiting room at Hangzhou railway station in eastern China's Zhejiang province on August 9, 2026, as a precaution against Typhoon Dolphin. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/ei1de5r1/newsml_afp_com_20260809T014658Z_doc_c49n9nt.jpeg Passengers walk under a departure board at Ningbo railway station as most trains are cancelled due to approaching Typhoon Dolphin on August 9, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T09:51:53.406+04:00 Over 1,000 flights cancelled in China as Typhoon Dolphin looms World https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/dwayne-johnson-speaks-out-on-moanas-box-office-struggles-and-mixed-reviews-1.500635152 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-12/1p81mwnl/preview.jpg This image released by Disney shows Dwayne Johnson as Maui in a scene from "Moana." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-01/7jt8gqvm/preview.jpg This image released by Disney shows Catherine Laga'aia as Moana in Disney's live action film "Moana." https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-08/a7ffc8ku/preview.jpg This image released by Disney shows Catherine Laga'aia in a scene from "Moana." Gulf News en 2026-08-09T09:43:26.370+04:00 Dwayne Johnson speaks out on Moana's box office struggles and mixed reviews Entertainment, HollyWood, disney https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/can-alex-eala-overcome-injury-scare-to-continue-her-run-1.500635149 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/ufs4t7dv/newsml_afp_com_20260807T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289541885.jpeg Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates against Caty McNally of the United States during day six of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 07, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T09:38:51.400+04:00 Can Alex Eala overcome injury scare to continue her run? Tennis, Filipina tennis player, Philippines, Alex Eala https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/turkey-says-defence-pact-with-saudi-arabia-pakistan-aligns-with-nato-as-iran-vows-to-resist-coercion-1.500634353 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/z88xe00f/10.jpg Vessels transiting through the Gulf of Oman are pictured off the coast of Muscat. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-01/pmijf785/ANI_20260609154014.jpg Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (File Photo/Reuters) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-26/enf3k1gi/ANI_20260726170237.jpg Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (File Photo) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/11/07/Pezeshkian-1730984869839_19306bcffda_large.jpg Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Gulf News en 2026-08-09T09:31:20.948+04:00 Iran sets US conditions for Hormuz reopening; Oman condemns ship attacks Mena, Donald Trump, iran nuclear programme, Israel, America, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war, us-israel, us-iran https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/pilot-of-turbulence-hit-air-india-flight-that-dropped-300ft-may-have-been-intoxicated-media-1.500635140 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/wnhnykgy/air_india_1686136176740_188958c40a4_original_ratio.jpg Air India planes at rest Gulf News en 2026-08-09T09:17:21.516+04:00 Pilot of turbulence-hit Air India flight that dropped 300ft may have been intoxicated: Media Aviation, India https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/from-global-kitchens-to-dubai-meet-the-couple-behind-dubais-viral-cafe-crunch-1.500633179 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/7nidr6wd/IMG7288.jpeg Mukhtar Kosbayev and Anastassiya with their daughter Aylin https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/6xy14922/IMG7309.jpeg Pastries at CRUNCH https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/2hvm62s1/IMG7253.jpeg Anastassiya with her daughter Aylin https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/bpde932j/3f0249ea-da44-4a44-8419-d345fc24bfc2.JPG The croissant cereal at CRUNCH Gulf News en 2026-08-09T09:00:00.000+04:00 From global kitchens to Dubai: Meet the couple behind Dubai’s viral cafe 'CRUNCH' Lifestyle, Food, UAE, Living-UAE, Dubai, lifestyle, Food https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/rafael-nadal-leads-tributes-following-death-of-messis-father-1.500635130 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/1wb5u6u1/newsml_afp_com_20260809T005407Z_doc_c49p7fk.jpeg Argentine football star Lionel Messi arrives at the Islas Malvinas International Airport after the death of his father Jorge Messi in Rosario, Santa Fe province, Argentina on August 8, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T08:55:31.338+04:00 Rafael Nadal leads tributes following death of Messi’s father Football, football, Lionel Messi, Argentina national football team https://gulfnews.com/world/near-collision-at-sydney-airport-triggers-investigation-1.500635119 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/p8aaxem4/preview.jpg A Jetstar passenger jet takes off from Sydney Airport in Sydney, Gulf News en 2026-08-09T08:19:03.838+04:00 'Near collision' at Sydney Airport triggers investigation World https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/four-killed-in-helicopter-crash-in-rio-de-janeiro-1.500635018 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/1ap637ud/newsml_afp_com_20260808T163355Z_doc_c49f346.jpeg Handout picture released by the Rio de Janeiro Fire Departament showing firefighters working to put out a fire after a helicopter fell, killing four people, at the Tijuca National Park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 8, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T08:03:26.715+04:00 Four killed in helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/fire-at-saudi-aramco-refinery-facility-extinguished-1.500635108 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-09/qj7gu7o3/newsml_afp_com_20260309T150903Z_doc_a2jp4cr.jpeg A view of the logo on the Aramco headquarters Gulf News en 2026-08-09T07:44:13.943+04:00 Fire at Saudi Aramco refinery facility extinguished Saudi https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/world-number-one-sabalenka-ousted-in-toronto-by-alexandrova-1.500635077 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/bf22i8iu/newsml_afp_com_20260808T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289660809.jpeg Aryna Sabalenka reacts while playing Ekaterina Alexandrova during day seven of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T07:28:13.699+04:00 World number one Sabalenka ousted in Toronto by Alexandrova Tennis https://gulfnews.com/sport/messi-missing-after-fathers-death-as-miami-lose-in-leagues-cup-1.500635083 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-09/0toalqkd/newsml_afp_com_20260307T000000Z_PH_GTY_2265495578.jpeg Lionel Messi Gulf News en 2026-08-09T07:16:54.136+04:00 Messi missing after father's death as Miami lose in Leagues Cup Sport, Football https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/k-drama-rewind-whats-wrong-with-secretary-kim-a-frothy-flawed-romcom-with-park-seo-joon-and-park-min-young-1.500635068 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/94ckms5g/whats-wrong.webp Park Seo-joon and Park Min-youn Gulf News en 2026-08-09T07:00:00.000+04:00 K-Drama Rewind, What's Wrong with Secretary Kim: A frothy, flawed romcom with Park Seo-joon and Park Min-Young Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/unstable-weather-to-continue-across-uae-with-more-rain-expected-this-week-1.500635014 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/qzlencsg/Rain Sunday's weather will be fair to partly cloudy, with convective clouds expected to develop during the afternoon. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T06:15:14.161+04:00 Unstable weather to continue across UAE with more rain expected this week Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/ask-gulf-news-can-uae-companies-terminate-employees-on-maternity-leave-1.500632696 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/y2pj61n3/Untitled-design-79.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-09T06:00:00.000+04:00 Ask Gulf News: Can UAE companies terminate employees on maternity leave? Ask Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-flight-status-today-emirates-etihad-flydubai-air-arabia-cancellations-and-updates-1.500635021 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 2026-08-09T06:00:00.000+04:00 UAE flight status today: Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia cancellations and updates Aviation, UAE, Mena, FlyDubai, UAE Travel, Emirates airline, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/ask-gulf-news-can-parents-ask-their-children-for-monthly-maintenance-in-the-uae-1.500635046 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/sjqqmy9r/Untitled-design-80.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-09T06:00:00.000+04:00 Ask Gulf News: Can parents ask their children for monthly maintenance in the UAE? Ask Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pinoy-celebs/core-memory-why-thousands-of-fans-came-to-see-sb-girls-in-abu-dhabi-1.500635056 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/onn5nkku/SBG-10.jpg The Filipino girl pop group SB Girls held their "Get Get Aw" concert at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on August 8 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/q8u7j384/Gecil-Jane-Bonifacio.jpg Gecil Jane Bonifacio, 34, nurse https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/qdqvu7pg/analyn-talagtag.jpg Analyn Talagtag, 36, nanny https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/f48ke5ek/Majilene-Legaspi.jpeg Majilene Legaspi, 32, document controller https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/x88z96ey/maricris-mendoza.jpg Maricris Mendoza, 29, waitress https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/xwjtbxds/Jason-Madara.jpeg Jayson Madara, 37, restaurant reservation officer https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/s4wn6eou/lilibeth-acista-barnachea.jpg Lilibeth Acista Barnachea, 48, housemaid https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/vhtfnja1/dianne-Andaya.jpg Dianne Andaya, 35, cabin crew https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-09/cpqvzz9j/sbg.jpeg The SB Girls announced that their Dubai concert will be on December 19 Gulf News en 2026-08-09T04:56:00.800+04:00 ‘Core memory’: Why thousands of fans came to see SB Girls in Abu Dhabi Pinoy-Celebs, Entertainment, UAE, UAE, Filipino artists, events, Concert https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/travelling-soon-scammers-are-impersonating-booking-sites-to-steal-your-money-1.500633770 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-18/xe08j1pi/Travel-Airport New research shows that travellers worldwide are redefining what truly fulfilling travel looks like. Gulf News en 2026-08-09T03:59:00.000+04:00 Travelling soon? Scammers are impersonating booking sites to steal your money Tourism, travel https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubais-rta-opens-new-260-metre-tunnel-to-ease-traffic-on-dubai-al-ain-road-1.500635012 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/akcyb1jm/FotoJet-8.jpg RTA opens key tunnel under Oud Metha project to cut traffic weaving and boost integrated mobility in Dubai Gulf News en 2026-08-09T00:19:44.637+04:00 Dubai's RTA opens new 260-metre tunnel to ease traffic on Dubai-Al Ain Road Transport, RTA, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/porter-flight-to-canada-cancelled-after-child-refuses-seatbelt-1.500635004 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-30/8r72v23i/plane-genric Child’s refusal to wear seatbelt forces Porter Airlines flight to return to terminal and cancel departure Gulf News en 2026-08-09T00:08:55.983+04:00 Porter flight to Canada cancelled after child refuses seatbelt Americas, travel https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-oman-very-close-to-deal-why-strait-of-hormuz-reopening-may-still-wait-1.500634995 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-18/d40mq1f6/newsml_afp_com_20250218T010236Z_doc_36xw7p4.jpeg Iran, Oman near Hormuz shipping deal, but full reopening hinges on US talks Gulf News en 2026-08-08T23:05:35.630+04:00 Iran, Oman ‘very close’ to deal: Why Strait of Hormuz reopening may still wait Mena, Donald Trump, Oman, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/watch-heavy-rain-and-hail-sweep-parts-of-uae-as-thunderstorms-continue-1.500634980 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/1mlf7gnj/Hails Hail was reported in the Mahafiz area of Sharjah, while heavy thunderstorms moved across the emirate. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T22:30:26.430+04:00 Watch: Heavy rain and hail sweep parts of UAE as thunderstorms continue Weather, Weather forecast https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/will-trump-meet-irans-latest-price-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-1.500634965 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/e8x2cnry/newsml_afp_com_20260527T000000Z_PH_GTY_2278474158.jpeg Iran’s demands could force US President Donald Trump to decide whether to make concessions or tolerate continued disruption to a waterway central to global energy supplies. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T21:56:29.804+04:00 Will Trump meet Iran’s latest price to reopen Strait of Hormuz? Mena, Americas, Gulf, Oman, Donald Trump, Oman, americas, Gulf, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/dh30-million-uae-lottery-winning-numbers-and-winners-revealed-1.500634948 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/h57i8y7p/b.jpg Winning numbers announced in Dh30m UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw No. 260808 Gulf News en 2026-08-08T21:43:39.936+04:00 Dh30 million UAE Lottery: Winning numbers and winners revealed UAE, UAE, The UAE Lottery https://gulfnews.com/uae/high-paying-uae-job-offer-mohre-warns-job-seekers-about-recruitment-scams-1.500634931 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-27/uzndfcn7/Stock_job_cv_hiring_office_contract_vacancy_17de1b28847_original_ratio.jpg Ministry warns UAE job hunters: don’t pay or share details without verification https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/ikltlzww/HPNt90TWkAA4rB9.jpg UAE job scam alert: High salary, quick hiring could be a trap Gulf News en 2026-08-08T21:05:57.215+04:00 High-paying UAE job offer? MOHRE warns job seekers about recruitment scams UAE, UAE, UAE jobs, fake job scams in Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/tamil-nadu-to-pass-resolution-against-delimitation-what-it-means-and-why-it-matters-1.500634919 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/g4nrc1xu/20260717312F.jpg Tamil Nadu’s push to freeze Lok Sabha seats: Inside the looming battle over delimitation and southern representation Gulf News en 2026-08-08T20:41:27.451+04:00 Tamil Nadu to pass resolution against delimitation: What it means and why it matters India, india https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-automatic-and-mechanical-watches-on-amazonae-2026-affordable-classics-that-never-need-a-battery-1.500617414 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-23/r1inh8lo/automaticwatch1-1.png Series of classic automatic watches Gulf News en 2026-08-08T20:00:00.000+04:00 Best automatic and mechanical watches on Amazon.ae 2026: Affordable classics that never need a battery Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/joe-bidens-cancer-spreads-to-bones-causing-severe-pain-hunter-biden-reveals-health-update-1.500634890 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-21/7c08zc7h/preview.jpg File - President Joe Biden speaks at the International African American Museum in Charleston, S.C., Jan. 19, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T19:46:06.224+04:00 Joe Biden’s cancer spreads to bones, causing severe pain: Hunter Biden reveals health update Americas, Joe Biden https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egypt-uncovers-burial-ground-spanning-4000-years-of-history-in-nile-delta-1.500634888 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/vzzek7kk/Egypt The discoveries were made at the Kom El Khilgan archaeological site in Dakahlia governorate. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T19:31:26.250+04:00 Egypt uncovers burial ground spanning 4,000 years of history in Nile Delta Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/uae/al-zeyoudi-voices-uaes-grave-concern-over-irans-attacks-on-shipping-1.500634883 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/s92xxj2t/UAE-BRICS Gulf News en 2026-08-08T19:31:12.420+04:00 Al Zeyoudi voices UAE's grave concern over Iran's attacks on shipping UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/technology/apple-may-raise-iphone-17-prices-before-iphone-18-pro-launch-uae-buyers-take-note-1.500634876 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-02/477mi4g9/newsml_afp_com_20251102T160705Z_doc_82rp2t3.jpeg Leak hints at August iPhone 17 price rise ahead of iPhone 18 Pro launch Gulf News en 2026-08-08T19:30:24.895+04:00 Apple may raise iPhone 17 prices before iPhone 18 Pro launch: UAE buyers take note Technology, apple, technology, iPhone, Smartphones https://gulfnews.com/uae/shoppers-surprised-as-uae-president-visits-abu-dhabi-shopping-mall-1.500634821 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/jmyahee8/UAE Videos shared widely on social media showed Sheikh Mohamed strolling through the mall. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T19:02:08.973+04:00 Shoppers surprised as UAE President visits Abu Dhabi shopping mall UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-conflict-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-this-evening-august-8-1.500634819 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/fsx64h2s/Hormuz.jpg A man sits on a surfboard as a container ship and other commercial vessels appear anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, in Iran. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T18:40:41.861+04:00 US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know this evening (August 8) Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/lionel-messis-father-jorge-dies-aged-68-1.500634827 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/05/09/SPO-Jorge-Messi-with-Messi-1683646737927_188012a6e20_large.jpg Jorge Messi with his son, Lionel Messi. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T18:27:21.913+04:00 Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 Football, Lionel Messi https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-delays-dubai-china-flights-due-to-typhoon-dolphin-1.500634782 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-23/z83vsy7d/gulfnews2024-11-28scbxbv25StockEmiratesairline17c5e7b811boriginalratio.avif Emirates reschedules Dubai–China services as Typhoon Dolphin disrupts travel Gulf News en 2026-08-08T17:44:36.902+04:00 Emirates delays Dubai–Shanghai and Hangzhou flights due to Typhoon Dolphin Aviation, Asia, Dubai, China https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/what-to-expect-from-the-new-saudi-turkey-pakistan-deal-1.500634757 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/ybe08ypi/newsml_afp_com_20260807T140120Z_doc_c47q3zt.jpeg Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L), Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (C) and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif are seen during the meeting in Mecca on August 7, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T17:38:53.128+04:00 What to expect from the new Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan deal Saudi, Pakistan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistani-passport-august-update-full-list-of-visa-free-voa-and-e-visa-destinations-1.500634732 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-29/4hjxe202/pass.jpg Planning summer or winter travel? Check the latest visa options for Pakistani passport holders. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T17:20:13.249+04:00 Pakistani passport August update: Full list of visa-free, VOA and e-visa destinations Pakistan, Travel, Pakistan, e-visa, travel, Visa https://gulfnews.com/world/offbeat/trumps-son-in-law-michael-boulos-makes-surprise-kerala-visit-1.500634754 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/8fioxtdp/kerala.jpg US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and businessman Michael Boulos (right) with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor during a houseboat ride through the backwaters of Alappuzha, Kerala. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T17:07:02.209+04:00 Trump’s son-in-law Michael Boulos makes surprise Kerala visit Offbeat, India https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/hamas-says-still-ready-to-go-ahead-with-gaza-plan-1.500634667 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/ogdi7ynh/newsml_afp_com_20260802T181053Z_doc_c3tg863.jpeg A Palestinian child rides his bicycle past the rubble of destroyed buildings in Gaza City on August 2, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T16:16:43.874+04:00 Hamas says still ready to go ahead with Gaza plan Mena, Israel, Gaza, Palestine https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/mohanlal-apologises-after-australia-visa-delay-postpones-sydney-show-1.500634697 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-12-24/jw796c8p/Mohanlal Malayalam actor Mohanlal during an interview with Gulf News in Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T16:14:40.218+04:00 Mohanlal apologises after Australia visa delay postpones Sydney show South-Indian, India https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/expired-milk-fungus-on-veggies-bengaluru-5-star-hotels-face-action-1.500634689 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/1euqyf3n/OPN_EDITS__17ebe999044_original_ratio.jpg Notices issued, legal action likely as inspectors find unsafe food in top hotels Gulf News en 2026-08-08T16:05:11.078+04:00 Expired milk, fungus on veggies: Bengaluru 5-star hotels face action India, india https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/nepal-rescuers-find-five-bodies-months-after-deadly-avalanche-1.500634633 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/rojaxy1i/1_16a080618bb_639880_1926021005_16a080618bb_original_ratio.gif Illustrative image. An Italian-Canadian, a German, an Italian and two Nepalis were killed near the Tibet border last year. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T16:03:30.322+04:00 Nepal rescuers find five bodies months after deadly avalanche Asia, Nepal https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/kindle-paperwhite-review-the-e-reader-for-summer-travel-1.500610031 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-17/14ebcfsf/kindle-1.png Kindle by the Coast Gulf News en 2026-08-08T16:00:00.000+04:00 Kindle Paperwhite review: The e-reader for summer travel Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/donald-trumps-former-lawyer-todd-blanche-confirmed-as-us-attorney-general-1.500634556 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/aa1bvflz/newsml_afp_com_20260805T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289203744.jpeg US Attorney General Todd Blanche Gulf News en 2026-08-08T15:49:52.667+04:00 Donald Trump’s former lawyer Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general Americas, Donald Trump https://gulfnews.com/technology/elon-musks-x-ends-creator-revenue-sharing-what-happens-to-your-payouts-1.500634678 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/10/28/Elon-Musk-s-X-is-tilting-right_18b764a85f8_large.jpg X ends creator revenue sharing, shifts focus to original content rewards Gulf News en 2026-08-08T15:48:39.542+04:00 Elon Musk’s X ends creator revenue sharing: What happens to your payouts? Technology, technology, Elon Musk https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-rain-hits-sharjah-as-unstable-conditions-continue-1.500634658 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/b35l6aq4/Rain The rainfall followed moderate to heavy showers on Friday in several parts of the country. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T15:16:38.713+04:00 UAE weather: Rain hits Sharjah as unstable conditions continue Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/katseye-faces-second-member-hiatus-as-sophia-laforteza-steps-away-1.500634649 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-02/vkujspw7/newsml_afp_com_20260201T000000Z_PH_GTY_2259528605.jpeg Member of the US girl group Katseye Sophia Laforteza https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-05/6hxrtbxk/newsml_afp_com_20260804T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289117829.jpeg Lara Raj, Megan, Daniela, and Yoonchae of Katseye https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-02/6gnjtvk1/newsml_afp_com_20260201T000000Z_PH_GTY_2259528573.jpeg Member of the US girl group Katseye Manon Bannerman Gulf News en 2026-08-08T15:04:56.306+04:00 Katseye faces second member hiatus as Sophia Laforteza steps away Entertainment, lifestyle, Health https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-condemns-missile-attack-on-adnoc-linked-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz-1.500634643 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/mr5nrlq3/UAE The UAE called on Iran to immediately halt these hostile attacks, fully cease all acts of aggression and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T14:52:45.163+04:00 UAE condemns missile attack on ADNOC-linked tanker in Strait of Hormuz UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/adnoc-vessel-targeted-by-missile-in-strait-of-hormuz-1.500634619 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/11/11/Stock---ADNOC_18467ceb759_large.jpg ADNOC says situation contained, urges reliance on official information Gulf News en 2026-08-08T14:25:52.288+04:00 ADNOC vessel targeted by missile in Strait of Hormuz Government, UAE, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/maradonas-hand-of-god-ball-heads-to-us-auction-1.500634126 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/ajljhjr6/newsml_afp_com_20260807T223117Z_doc_c48m8g8.jpeg The ball that was used in the 1986 World Cup match between Argentina and England during which Argentina's Diego Maradona scored the 'Hand of God' goal is displayed before auction at Heritage Auctions in Beverly Hills, California, on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2013/9/11/1_16a0825e4a2.1229775_4095990176_16a0825e4a2_large.jpg During England’s quarter-final clash with Argentina, keeper Peter Shilton came out to claim the ball in mid-air, but Argentina forward Diego Maradona outleapt him and nudged the ball into the net with his hand held above his head. The referee failed to spot the offence and the goal stood. After the game, which Argentina won 2-1, Maradona said the goal was scored 'a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God'. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T14:20:04.470+04:00 Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball heads to US auction Football https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-police-honour-officers-for-helping-man-cross-road-1.500634607 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/79x2cxf3/ADP The two officers expressed pride in receiving the honour, saying that helping others is an integral part of their policing duties. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T14:12:22.570+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police honour officers for helping man cross road UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/pentagon-revokes-former-air-force-secretary-frank-kendalls-access-to-classified-information-1.500634307 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/qn4gvmtj/preview.jpg FILE - Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall speaks during a Senate Armed Services budget hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, May 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File) Gulf News en 2026-08-08T14:12:08.945+04:00 Pentagon revokes former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s access to classified information Air Force One Trump security clearance Kendall https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/call-for-fifa-president-gianni-infantino-to-resign-comes-amid-wave-of-support-1.500631303 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-01/h8vk97ko/newsml_afp_com_20260801T100809Z_doc_c3qu8nr.jpeg FIFA president Gianni Infantino Gulf News en 2026-08-08T14:04:58.618+04:00 Call for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign comes amid wave of support Football https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/when-will-the-uaes-peak-summer-end-august-24-marks-the-turning-point-1.500634577 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/r0ca04lm/Star The period extends from August 11 to September 3 and represents the closing stage of the region's hottest season. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T13:45:04.819+04:00 When will the UAE's peak summer end? August 24 marks the turning point Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/how-a-dh750-million-emirates-road-overhaul-will-boost-capacity-by-65-1.500634593 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/wqxav463/Emirates-road Once completed, the road will be capable of carrying around 9,000 vehicles per hour, helping relieve congestion on one of the federal road network's busiest sections. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T13:44:53.044+04:00 How a Dh750 million Emirates Road overhaul will boost capacity by 65% Living-Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/dubai-motorcyclist-caught-riding-at-over-290kmh-1.500634565 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/g0l6cw68/motorcycle.jpg Police impounded the motorcycle and referred rider to authorities after dangerous video emerges. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T13:13:19.005+04:00 Dubai motorcyclist caught riding at over 290km/h, faces Dh50,000 fee emergencies, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/thailand-school-shooting-pm-vows-tougher-gun-laws-after-eight-killed-1.500634558 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/eaq43c69/newsml_afp_com_20260803T133417Z_doc_c3ur7mh.jpeg Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/9510pnem/newsml_afp_com_20260807T071942Z_doc_c46t3mx.jpeg Police gather outside the house where a teenage suspect is suspected of killing his grandparents before carrying out a school shooting in Nonthaburi province, north of Thailand's capital Bangkok, on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/5icknsvu/newsml_afp_com_20260807T074415Z_doc_c46w4tk.jpeg The wife of a teacher who was killed in a school shooting is led to an ambulance in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi province, north of Thailand's capital Bangkok, on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/d9b9h16e/newsml_afp_com_20260807T064324Z_doc_c46t3l8.jpeg Armed police walk through the school premises after a shooting in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi province, north of Thailand's capital Bangkok, on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/lnwuacuv/newsml_afp_com_20260807T113141Z_doc_c47e92p.jpeg Police gather outside the house where a teenage suspect is suspected of killing his grandparents before carrying out a school shooting in Nonthaburi province, north of Thailand's capital Bangkok, on August 7, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T13:09:15.338+04:00 Thailand school shooting: PM vows tougher gun laws after eight killed Asia, crime, Asia https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/travis-head-wins-australian-cricketer-of-the-year-gong-1.500634314 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/11/18/Australia-s-Travis-Head-_18be2fb0038_large.jpg Australia's Travis Head Gulf News en 2026-08-08T13:00:21.624+04:00 Travis Head wins Australian cricketer of the year gong Cricket, Australia https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/exodus-palestinian-christians-flee-as-life-in-west-bank-worsens-1.500634316 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/7kl71ky8/newsml_afp_com_20260807T172018Z_doc_c3ky6qu.jpeg A general view of the Palestinian Christian town of Taybeh, northeast of the city of Ramallah in West Bank. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T12:54:07.712+04:00 Exodus: Palestinian Christians flee as life in West Bank worsens Mena, Palestine https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/watch-rat-caught-on-cctv-stealing-12000-in-gold-jewellery-from-indian-shop-1.500634529 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/ia8itw88/RAT Employees reviewed CCTV footage and were astonished to see a rat repeatedly dragging rings and chains from the display area. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T12:37:04.181+04:00 Rat caught on CCTV stealing $12,000 in gold jewellery from Indian shop India, india https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/indias-cockroach-protest-movement-keeps-heat-on-pm-narendra-modi-1.500634319 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/r2682lma/newsml_afp_com_20260808T020004Z_doc_c47c3ct.jpeg Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters celebrate the resignation of India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 25, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T12:36:52.838+04:00 India's 'cockroach' protest movement keeps heat on PM Narendra Modi India, nrendra modi https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-expresses-solidarity-with-angola-conveys-condolences-over-victims-of-road-accident-1.500634503 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/qk3vttj9/gvm02r061ka1lixpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-08T12:24:05.406+04:00 UAE expresses solidarity with Angola, conveys condolences over victims of road accident Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah-launches-regions-first-museum-for-contemporary-crafts-1.500634520 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/2w0acevj/f17063321ka163apn.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-08T12:16:34.649+04:00 Sharjah launches region's first museum for contemporary crafts UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/oceania/us-to-invest-400m-in-australian-rare-earth-mine-1.500634491 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/m60hpmql/newsml_afp_com_20251020T163927Z_doc_79f79tk.jpeg US President Donald Trump (R) speaks during a meeting with Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L) in the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington, DC, on October 20, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T12:15:11.878+04:00 US to invest $400m in Australian rare earth mine Oceania, Americas, Australia https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/sharjah-announces-temporary-traffic-diversion-for-mleiha-road-upgrade-1.500634505 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/4kryejnx/Diversion The diversion will be in effect from 6am until midnight to allow infrastructure works to be completed and improve traffic flow in the area, the authority said. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T12:12:25.062+04:00 Sharjah announces temporary traffic diversion for Mleiha Road upgrade Living-Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/back-to-school-shopping-dubai-issues-key-advice-for-families-1.500634476 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/nqjuj0dc/Back-to-school Field inspectors to verify that advertised discounts are genuine, prices are clearly displayed and retailers do not engage in misleading commercial practices. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T11:54:53.595+04:00 Back-to-school shopping? Dubai issues key advice for families Education, UAE, Education https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-sees-control-of-strait-of-hormuz-as-path-to-victory-1.500634492 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/p2ue7ufv/Strait.jpg People spend time at a beach as commercial vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T11:49:30.562+04:00 Iran sees control of Strait of Hormuz as path to victory Mena, Americas, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/ofw-pass-or-oec-uae-based-filipino-workers-share-their-airport-experiences-1.500634455 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/16zpayal/oec-vs-ofw-pass.jpeg Overseas Filipino workers who recently returned in the UAE recount their experiences with OFW Pass and OEC rules https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/ywlo1xy4/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_07_at_18_43_23.jpeg Jeane Adriano, health and safety manager https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/j0bbsdpp/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_07_at_20_23_06.jpeg Ressie Pineda, kids club coordinator https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/dqbc36kf/Paulo_Lagunay_Jr.jpeg Paulo Lagunay Jr., food and beverage supervisor Gulf News en 2026-08-08T11:07:13.528+04:00 OFW Pass or OEC? UAE-based Filipino workers share their airport experiences people, UAE, Philippines, UAE, Philippines, travel https://gulfnews.com/uae/the-weeks-top-10-stories-uae-holiday-oman-visa-salman-khan-bts-and-more-1.500634460 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/ulydq719/combo.jpg A UAE holiday announcement, a deadly Dubai blast, Oman’s free tourist visa and celebrity developments dominated the week’s most-read list. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T10:58:44.937+04:00 The week’s top 10 stories: UAE holiday, Oman visa, Salman Khan, BTS and more UAE, Entertainment, Business https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/saudi-turkey-pakistan-pact-iran-blockade-uae-flights-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-august-8-2026-1.500634422 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/ppgr290n/gulfnewsimport20190708A-view-of-the-Strait-of-Hormuz-0212116bd246b794large.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-08T10:19:11.447+04:00 Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan pact, Iran blockade, UAE flights: What UAE residents need to know today (August 8, 2026) Mena, UAE https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/philips-lumea-review-how-at-home-ipl-actually-works-1.500618574 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-24/z2z8wr4y/philipslumia-1.png Philips Lumea IPL Device Gulf News en 2026-08-08T10:00:00.000+04:00 Philips Lumea review: how at-home IPL actually works Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/a-1.500634365 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/enjzmxek/preview.jpg President Donald Trump speaks before signing executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Gulf News en 2026-08-08T09:29:46.778+04:00 What to know about Trump's new attempt to limit birthright citizenship birthright citizenship immigration trump https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/assam-floods-over-155-lakh-people-affected-in-13-districts-toll-reaches-98-1.500634389 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/de96lmo0/20260807475f.jpg Assam floods: Over 1.55 lakh people affected in 13 districts; toll reaches 98 Gulf News en 2026-08-08T09:23:07.323+04:00 Assam floods: Over 1.55 lakh people affected in 13 districts; toll reaches 98 India, ians https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-general-caine-warns-trump-advisers-airpower-wont-defeat-iran-seeks-off-ramp-as-weapon-stockpiles-dwindle-report-1.500634338 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/ctqb99x7/ANI_20260808024018.jpg Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine speaks during a briefing on the Iran war at the Pentagon (Photo/ Reuters) Gulf News en 2026-08-08T09:15:36.362+04:00 US General Caine warns Trump advisers airpower won't defeat Iran, seeks off-ramp as weapon stockpiles dwindle: Report Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/water-batteries-for-the-philippines-5-things-to-know-1.500634325 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/vmg5iswz/waterfalls-1.jpg The Asian country is home to hundreds of waterfalls, from Iligan’s famous cluster of cascades to major attractions such as Kawasan (Cebu), Tinuy-an and Pagsanjan (Laguna), and Nagsipit (Sorsogon). https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/vmg5iswz/waterfalls-1.jpg The Asian country is home to hundreds of waterfalls, from Iligan’s famous cluster of cascades to major attractions such as Kawasan (Cebu), Tinuy-an and Pagsanjan (Laguna), and Nagsipit (Sorsogon). https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/431b16d7/Pumped_storage_hydroelectric_power_1921ece9a8b_original_ratio.jpg Open-loop pumped storage hydropower systems (left) connect a reservoir to a naturally flowing water feature via a tunnel, using a turbine/pump and generator/motor to move water and create electricity. Closed-loop pumped storage hydropower systems connect a reservoir to a lake via a tunnel, using a turbine/pump and generator/motor to move water and create electricity. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-15/pyq5p415/Maria-Cristina-falls.jpg A view of the Maria Cristina Falls and the adjacent Agus IV hydro-electric powerplant (lower centre). in Mindanao, southern Philippines. The powerplant, first commissioned in 1953, forms part of the Agus-Pulangui hydropower complex (APHC). It is up for a multi-billion refurbishment-operate-maintain concession via public-private partnership deal. The hydropower complex the energy backbone of Mindanao, Philippines, supplying over 50% of the island's total energy consumption. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-12/eax20767/Screenshot-2026-07-12-at-6.22.28-PM.png A mini-hydropower plant tucked in the foothills of Nueva Ecija began generating electrons in March 2026. It marks a milestone in the drive to expand run-of-the-river (ROR) hydropower system. Alternergy's 5-megawatt Dupinga run-of-river (ROR) hydropower plant in Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija supplies around 158,000 households across Nueva Ecija province through the local power grid. It is Alternergy's second renewable energy facility to enter service in 2026, following the commissioning of the 28-MW Balsik Solar Power Plant in Hermosa, Bataan, in February, which combines ground-mounted, commercial rooftop solar + battery storage. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/i69p71gx/mt_solo_yellow.jpg Local tourists visit a waterfall in Barangay Maton, Pudtol, Apayao province, northern Philippines. A proposed pumped-storage hydropower project in the area has been approved by the Department of Energy, expected to generate up to 2 gigawatts of renewable power using a “water battery” system, potentially helping stabilise the Luzon electricity grid as demand continues to rise. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T08:56:58.683+04:00 'Water batteries' for the Philippines? 5 things to know Energy, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/world/bristol-international-balloon-fiesta-fills-skies-with-colour-1.500633897 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/58tsj26l/newsml_afp_com_20260807T085246Z_doc_c46y2zx.jpeg Hot air balloons take to the air in a Mass Ascent at dawn during the Bristol international balloon fiesta, in Bristol, western England. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/cc8y6y2l/newsml_afp_com_20260807T085632Z_doc_c46w4uy.jpeg Hot air balloons are prepared ahead of a Mass Ascent at dawn during the Bristol international balloon fiesta, in Bristol, western England on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/s5279vg9/newsml_afp_com_20260807T085246Z_doc_c46y332.jpeg Hot air balloons take to the air in a Mass Ascent at dawn during the Bristol international balloon fiesta, in Bristol, western England on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/tfl9kszq/newsml_afp_com_20260807T085246Z_doc_c46w4w9.jpeg Hot air balloons take to the air in a Mass Ascent at dawn during the Bristol international balloon fiesta, in Bristol, western England on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/nu3ur416/newsml_afp_com_20260807T084456Z_doc_c46w4vv.jpeg Hot air balloons take part in a Mass Ascent dawn during the Bristol international balloon fiesta, in Bristol, western England on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/pqvz499t/newsml_afp_com_20260807T082510Z_doc_c46y32g.jpeg Hot air balloons take to the air in a Mass Ascent at dawn during the Bristol international balloon fiesta, in Bristol, western England on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/ywi29kk6/newsml_afp_com_20260807T082510Z_doc_c46y32d.jpeg Hot air balloons take to the air in a Mass Ascent at dawn during the Bristol international balloon fiesta, in Bristol, western England on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/6q10q2kh/newsml_afp_com_20260807T082510Z_doc_c46w4vc.jpeg Hot air balloons take to the air in a Mass Ascent at dawn during the Bristol international balloon fiesta, in Bristol, western England on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/9pppbb6a/newsml_afp_com_20260807T081923Z_doc_c46w4ux.jpeg Hot air balloons are prepared ahead of a Mass Ascent at dawn during the Bristol international balloon fiesta, in Bristol, western England on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/s2cxj03g/newsml_afp_com_20260807T081923Z_doc_c46w4un.jpeg Hot air balloons are prepared ahead of a Mass Ascent at dawn during the Bristol international balloon fiesta, in Bristol, western England on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/pnzmkta1/newsml_afp_com_20260807T081923Z_doc_c46w4v6.jpeg Hot air balloons are prepared ahead of a Mass Ascent at dawn during the Bristol international balloon fiesta, in Bristol, western England on August 7, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/vxo5svz0/newsml_afp_com_20260807T081923Z_doc_c46w4ua.jpeg Hot air balloons are prepared ahead of a Mass Ascent at dawn during the Bristol international balloon fiesta, in Bristol, western England on August 7, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T08:32:00.000+04:00 Bristol International Balloon Fiesta fills skies with colour World, news-photos https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-israel-war-on-iran-widens-explosions-rock-qeshm-island-near-hormuz-as-trump-says-conflict-cant-go-much-longer-1.500633276 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/zkrlkk4q/preview.jpg President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in Washington. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/v7m2bl12/HPHdt_cWoAA2IyS.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/l83fcfup/HPHkxXHXUAATejO.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/fu3cvfri/HPHdytwWYAAUu-7.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/gjcd6k41/HPHdtcWoAA2IyS.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/2p42pu3d/HPHdjuOWcAA5Jqe-1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/hmwa3sbr/HPHkzK9XwAAvdaM.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/7oseyrhz/HPHkupqWIAE8apK.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/ntin55qy/HPHdjuOWcAA5Jqe-1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-24/jvjj7ztj/preview.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-08T07:56:57.902+04:00 US-Israel war on Iran widens: Trump says Iran can’t ‘go on much longer’; Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan sign defence pact Mena, Donald Trump, iran nuclear programme, Iran, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war, us-iran, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/20-chinese-korean-and-thai-dramas-to-heal-a-tired-heart-thailands-boys-over-flowers-to-first-frost-1.500633507 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/96kkf068/boysoverflowers.jpg F4: Thailand's Boys over Flowers https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/jpw5nmhz/loveobeautiful.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/7pl9dv3y/beauty.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-26/5izwxdem/amidst-a-snowstomr.JPG A still of Amidst A Snowstorm of Love https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-06/8w9nht5w/hiddenlove3.jpg Hidden Love follows the story of a girl falling in love with her older brother's best friend. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-13/ykqql8fv/love3.jpg The show follows a girl who seeks to escape the rejection of her reality by immersing herself in a completely different world. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/y4g8vowp/emergency.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-27/fi2fg2pf/first-frost-final.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-27/7hkhevp8/myroyal.webp A still from My Royal Nemesis https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-18/j3apyss4/IU-park-bo-gum.JPG When Life Gives You Tangerines tells the story of a family across three generations, battling hardships and yet, making the most of what they have Gulf News en 2026-08-08T07:00:00.000+04:00 20 Chinese, Korean and Thai dramas to heal a tired heart: Thailand’s Boys Over Flowers to First Frost Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/unstable-weather-to-bring-rain-and-dust-across-parts-of-uae-1.500634255 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/6085n043/Weather Skies will be fair to partly cloudy, becoming dusty at times, with convective clouds expected to develop during the afternoon Gulf News en 2026-08-08T06:31:34.515+04:00 Unstable weather to bring rain and dust across parts of UAE Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/uae-expat-family-faces-debt-legal-troubles-after-job-loss-1.500633560 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/8rabspim/Image-2.jpeg Raziya Razick says job loss, legal dues and unpaid loans have left her family struggling, with her children unable to attend school. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/kazlu7da/Image-1.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-08T06:30:00.000+04:00 'Our children are suffering': Sri Lankan mother in UAE appeals for help as debt crisis and legal troubles tear family apart people https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-flight-status-today-emirates-etihad-air-arabia-flydubai-cancellations-and-schedule-updates-1.500634259 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-21/uv6p89jx/UK Passengers urged to check UAE flight status as Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia adjust schedules Gulf News en 2026-08-08T06:00:00.000+04:00 UAE flight status today: Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai cancellations and schedule updates Aviation, FlyDubai, UAE Travel, Emirates airline, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/from-dhoop-kinare-to-ankahi-5-pakistani-ptv-dramas-that-reached-uae-homes-on-vhs-1.500632760 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/d5bvfjro/Hilly-Natural-Mountains-Aesthetics-Mood-Photo-Collage-14.png Somebody in your family has compared a real person to Sana Murad. Somebody has declared that nothing today comes close to Dhoop Kinare, usually while watching something today. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/cvfmgze2/MV5BZTE2NTY5MjgtZjg3MC00ZmM2LWI0ZTEtZTk1N2Q1NjE4MjQ5XkEyXkFqcGc.V1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/3gk0ryk3/750X350.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/vkbxe53p/294060-1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/ou459k5z/MV5BMWU4OWIxYTMtM2RmMC00ZWEyLWFjMDAtNzkzN2VmYjQ3YWI4XkEyXkFqcGc___V1_.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/1c29yqve/images-12.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-08T06:00:00.000+04:00 From Dhoop Kinare to Ankahi: 5 Pakistani PTV dramas that reached UAE homes on VHS Entertainment, TV, Pakistani Cinema https://gulfnews.com/uae-success-stories/from-collecting-garbage-to-owning-a-restaurant-how-this-filipino-expat-found-success-by-taking-a-chance-in-the-uae-1.500633985 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/rkwulryj/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-07-at-20.56.07.jpeg Jenifer Segalowitz, founder and CEO of Mukbang Shows Korean BBQ & Seafood Restaurant https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/2ewdsowq/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_06_at_12_01_11.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/2a1psfkh/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_07_at_20_01_33.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/7es6q2ld/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-07-at-19.52.22.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/dx5p6g68/ph-foundation.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-08T06:00:00.000+04:00 From collecting garbage to owning a restaurant: How this Filipino expat found success by taking a chance in the UAE UAE Success Stories, people, UAE, Pinoy, Stories-of-success, UAE, Restaurants in Dubai https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/teaching-children-to-outsmart-the-algorithm-1.500633949 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/l05t02ql/Violent_content_causes_emotion_loaded_responses_and_interactions_among_children_on_social_media__18c.jpg What young people really need is to see how these platforms are designed to work on them: that a feed is engineered to capture attention, not to support wellbeing; that the face and voice in a video might be fake; that autoplay and perfectly timed notifications are intentional, not accidental. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/zocqsq0u/Syed_Bukhari.png Syed Bukhari Gulf News en 2026-08-08T05:16:00.000+04:00 Teaching children to outsmart the algorithm Op-Eds, Education, Technology, AI, technology, Education https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-will-add-a-lot-of-value-for-2027-odi-world-cup-dhawan-1.500634238 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-19/6jpzikyp/newsml_afp_com_20260719T165607Z_doc_c2ku33l.jpeg India's Virat Kohli (L) congratulates India's Rohit Sharma (R) as they celebrate his century during the third one-day international (ODI) cricket match between England and India at Lord's cricket ground in London on July 19, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T05:12:00.000+04:00 Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli will add a lot of value for 2027 ODI World Cup: Dhawan Cricket, cricket, Virat Kohli https://gulfnews.com/business/my-business-her-husbands-unusually-sweet-texts-sparked-a-dubai-business-in-24-hours-1.500633714 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-24/stpel1h4/STAFFBUS_260623_My_Business_Good_Husband_VSAKLANI_31782300942816.jpg Zainab Imichi Alhassan and Sarah Curtis, Founders of Good Husband. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/nqf4c2zi/My-business.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-24/ba4jwskt/STAFFBUS_260623_My_Business_Good_Husband_VSAKLANI_41782300657800.jpg Zainab Imichi Alhassan and Sarah Curtis, Founders of Good Husband. Gulf News en 2026-08-08T04:00:00.000+04:00 My Business: Her husband’s unusually sweet texts sparked a Dubai business in 24 hours Business, My Business https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-chef-nabhan-al-ali-is-preserving-emirati-flavours-and-memories-in-dubai-1.500634260 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/iysw72eo/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-08-at-1.23.41-AM.jpeg From family kitchens to fine dining, Chef Nabhan safeguards Emirati culinary heritage https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/0p8r0lu6/2e404ac4_96b0_4dee_a15b_458e9e860d4c.jpg Chef Nabhan Al Ali https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/nh0tm6bm/9c47c040_62ed_4ae3_9c36_4d73f39d420a.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/md55jug0/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-08-at-1.43.27-AM.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-08T01:49:39.178+04:00 How Chef Nabhan Al Ali is preserving Emirati flavours and memories in Dubai UAE, Food, Things-To-Do-Cafes-Restaurants, UAE, Food https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/spain-imposes-border-controls-for-italy-ministry-2-1.500634237 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/og4o709j/preview.jpg Migrants who crossed from Morocco into Spain line up for food distribution on a beach in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T23:42:05.234+04:00 Spain imposes border controls for Italy: Ministry Europe, Europe travel, spain https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/did-a-suicide-bomb-plot-target-messi-and-ronaldo-at-2026-world-cup-1.500634228 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/s3rqfwiw/newsml_afp_com_20260805T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289254702.jpeg Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts during the Leagues Cup Phase One match between Inter Miami CF and Atletico San Luis at Nu Stadium on August 05, 2026 in Miami, Florida. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T23:27:46.857+04:00 Did a suicide bomb plot target Messi and Ronaldo at 2026 World Cup? Football, World Cup, football, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, FIFA World Cup, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/kerala-passenger-arrested-after-alleged-mid-flight-exit-attempt-on-kochi-flight-1.500634215 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/05/04/STOCK-plane_18f429e9a0f_large.jpg Passenger held after allegedly trying to open Batik Air exit mid-flight Gulf News en 2026-08-07T22:58:22.484+04:00 Kerala passenger arrested after alleged mid-flight exit attempt on Kochi flight India, kerala, Viral Video https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/andrew-flintoff-quits-as-england-lions-head-coach-1.500634216 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2010/3/17/1_16a0801c736.599399_1228684740_16a0801c736_large.jpg Andrew Flintoff Gulf News en 2026-08-07T22:49:40.203+04:00 Andrew Flintoff quits as England Lions head coach Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-court-orders-halt-to-trump-ballroom-construction-2-1.500634195 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/0k80zj4p/newsml_afp_com_20260607T000000Z_PH_GTY_2279732370.jpeg In an aerial view, preparations continue on President Trump's White House ballroom on June 07, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Trump Administration has argued in court that only Congress could stop construction of the planned ballroom. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T22:22:05.322+04:00 US court orders halt to Trump ballroom construction Americas, America https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-police-introduce-horizon-x-to-shape-future-of-policing-1.500633838 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/jh183bwx/ve60632w1ka17t1po.jpg New initiative turns future trends into innovative, next-generation policing projects Gulf News en 2026-08-07T21:59:12.716+04:00 Dubai Police introduce Horizon X to shape future of policing UAE, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-senate-passes-sweeping-russia-sanctions-bill-2-1.500634164 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/03/06/Senator-Lindsey-Graham_17805f0c04b_large.jpg Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, speaks to members of the media at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Friday, March 5, 2021. Gulf News en 2026-08-07T21:35:22.622+04:00 US Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill Americas, America, Russia https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/hollywood/ava-gillies-dies-at-26-barbie-and-bridgerton-makeup-artist-remembered-by-film-industry-1.500634144 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/uf567ip3/ANI_20260806130706.jpg Family and colleagues honor young creative whose work lit up major screen hits Gulf News en 2026-08-07T21:09:28.647+04:00 Ava Gillies dies at 26: ‘Barbie’ and ‘Bridgerton’ makeup artist remembered by film industry HollyWood, hollywood https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/rain-falls-in-al-dhafra-as-uae-forecasts-four-days-of-unstable-weather-1.500634089 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/6wgahtes/Weather The unstable conditions are expected to affect parts of the eastern and southern regions initially before extending to some inland and western areas over the weekend. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/g2oi889v/191120_rain_16e87767115_original_ratio.jpg Rain, clouds, and high humidity: UAE weather alert for Sunday Gulf News en 2026-08-07T20:42:19.429+04:00 Rain falls in Al Dhafra as UAE forecasts four days of unstable weather Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/delhi-rain-chaos-video-shows-massive-traffic-jams-as-roads-flood-1.500634121 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/ax34fchs/HPIdYHaoAAjEiK.jpg Heavy rains paralyse Delhi-NCR as waterlogging, jams choke key routes Gulf News en 2026-08-07T20:40:36.879+04:00 Delhi rain chaos: Video shows massive traffic jams as roads flood India, india