https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/kufiyas-flags-music-and-food-thousands-gather-in-dubai-for-inaugural-celebration-of-palestinian-culture-1.500656620 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/wdd191ax/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-29-at-19.51.14.jpeg The inaugural edition of “Emirates Loves Palestine” opened on August 29 at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/f2vedsok/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-29-at-19.51.13.jpeg Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/4scg61ci/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-29-at-19.51.13-2.jpeg Attendees wave UAE and Palestinian flags https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/gyex28oi/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-29-at-19.51.17-2.jpeg Tarek Sakik, Palestinian video content creator and podcaster https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/fva82dic/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-29-at-19.51.17.jpeg Abeer Al Ramahi, ambassador of the state of Palestine to the UAE https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/dzzlh4lk/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-29-at-20.45.14.jpeg Fuad Naser https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/wka8yl02/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-29-at-19.51.17-3.jpeg Taleen Younis, Year 2 student in Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/vhb38u75/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-29-at-19.51.16.jpeg Palestinians gather to chant and sing along https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/f0mxgolh/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-29-at-20.45.13.jpeg Basem Abu Dagga, board member of the Palestinian Business Council https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/ep8mhr4w/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-29-at-19.51.18.jpeg From left to right: Kenan Jaber Jawabra, Rasha Mohammed Jawabra, and Rayan Jaber Jawabra Gulf News en 2026-08-29T21:14:54.602+04:00 Kufiyas, flags, music, and food: Thousands gather in Dubai for inaugural celebration of Palestinian culture people, UAE, UAE, events, Dubai, Palestine https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-war-at-six-months-82-ships-redirected-under-us-blockade-hezbollah-rejects-israel-lebanon-deal-1.500656040 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/raep2rzg/HQ0DNriXoAAspzp.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/08/21/190821-Hormuz_16cb1f27d57_large.jpg File picture: US Navy keep watch on Iranian fast attack craft in the Strait of Hormuz. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/4qvlmk0y/HQ2PtK3XgAATSSA.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-29T20:43:38.136+04:00 US-Iran war at six months: 82 ships redirected under US blockade, Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon deal Mena, Donald Trump, iran nuclear programme, Israel, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war, us-iran https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/the-physics-of-a-fidget-why-spinning-and-clicking-help-focus-1.500654024 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/uywu09fg/fidgetspinners-1.png The small movements of fidgeting may give restless energy an outlet, making it easier to stay engaged and focused. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T20:00:00.000+04:00 The physics of a fidget: why spinning and clicking help focus Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/steel-coil-truck-triggered-deadly-15-vehicle-samail-crash-oman-police-say-1.500656522 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/zetqt1f3/oman When the truck reached the congestion, its driver lost control and the load of steel coils became dislodged. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T18:34:45.691+04:00 Steel-coil truck triggered deadly 15-vehicle Samail crash, Oman police say Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/education/sharjah-private-schools-prepare-for-new-term-with-204000-pupils-and-six-new-campuses-1.500656513 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/f6208ekf/SPEA Sharjah welcomes new term with more schools, nurseries and Emirati teachers. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T18:33:13.771+04:00 Sharjah private schools prepare for new term with 204,000 pupils and six new campuses Living-Education, Education https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/zimbabwe-crash-involving-church-minibus-kills-27-1.500656320 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-15/2py75ovm/STOCK-AMBULANCE [Illustrative image] Gulf News en 2026-08-29T18:04:16.335+04:00 Zimbabwe crash involving church minibus kills 27 Zimbabwe crash, church minibus, road accident, fatal crash, Chivhu crash, Harare road, truck collision, Zimbabwe road safety, churchgoers killed, head-on collision, haulage truck, Zimbabwe tragedy, 27 dead, social media footage, ZBC video https://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport/lando-norris-extends-mclaren-stay-until-2030-1.500656309 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/kvmhc5t8/newsml_afp_com_20260716T155531Z_doc_c2dv2z4.jpeg McLaren's British driver Lando Norris Gulf News en 2026-08-29T17:58:59.244+04:00 Lando Norris extends McLaren stay until 2030 Lando Norris, McLaren, F1 champion, contract extension, Formula 1, McLaren F1, Norris contract, drivers title, Dutch Grand Prix, Abu Dhabi, Oscar Piastri, Andrea Stella, constructors titles, MCL39, back-to-back wins https://gulfnews.com/uae/us-iran-conflict-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-tonight-august-29-1.500656491 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/2v6qlfu3/20260301227f.jpg Pezeshkian said Iran's imports and exports had fallen by between 25 and 35 per cent in recent months. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T17:52:21.668+04:00 US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know tonight, August 29 UAE, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/sport/neeraj-chopra-ruled-out-of-2026-season-with-ankle-ligament-tear-to-miss-asian-games-title-defence-1.500656391 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/k0ya2ng4/newsml_afp_com_20260731T204408Z_doc_c3qb2en.jpeg India's Neeraj Chopra Gulf News en 2026-08-29T17:52:01.235+04:00 Neeraj Chopra ruled out of 2026 season with ankle ligament tear, to miss Asian Games title defence Sport https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/jose-mourinho-says-kylian-mbappe-worthy-of-ballon-dor-1.500656439 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/rgx3fsmn/newsml_afp_com_20260704T000000Z_PH_GTY_2291884354.jpeg Kylian Mbappe Gulf News en 2026-08-29T17:44:46.465+04:00 Jose Mourinho says Kylian Mbappe worthy of Ballon d'Or Kylian Mbappe, Ballon d'Or, Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid, best player, World Cup, Champions League, La Liga, France captain, top scorer, World Cup record, Harry Kane, Rodri, Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/nepal-china-flood-death-toll-rises-to-682-disaster-authority-1.500656016 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/m3leix0m/newsml_afp_com_20260827T021922Z_doc_c6l7769.jpeg Residents look at buildings submerged by mud following flash floods and a landslide disaster in Trishuli Bazar, in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 26, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T17:25:53.680+04:00 Nepal-China flood death toll rises to 682: disaster authority Asia, China, Nepal https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/nagarjunas-100th-film-titled-king100-set-for-december-release-1.500656450 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/uqkx3l10/Nagu.jpg Nagarjuna in ‘King100’. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T17:03:57.623+04:00 Nagarjuna’s 100th film titled ‘King100’, set for December release South-Indian https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/nepal-flood-sweeps-bank-safe-down-river-then-29-people-allegedly-break-it-open-1.500656442 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/s1zz2tww/92-lakh-nepalese-rupees-is-roughly-equivalent-to-rs-58-lakh-in-indian-currency-290704529-16x90.avif Flood carried the safe downstream before police say locals broke it open and took cash. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T16:42:02.919+04:00 Nepal flood sweeps bank safe down river — then 29 people allegedly break it open Asia, Court-Crime https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/scientists-asked-1000-people-to-bury-their-underwear-what-they-found-surprised-them-1.500656410 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/fxwdyl2n/buried-cotton-underwear.webp The more the cotton disappeared, the more active the microscopic life beneath the ground. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T16:17:18.299+04:00 Scientists asked 1,000 people to bury their underwear — what they found surprised them Europe, Offbeat https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-plan-to-scrap-h-1b-grace-period-clears-key-review-1.500656019 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/2rjr7jj6/WhatsApp_Image_2023_07_28_at_13_24_49.jpeg Proposal cleared White House review with changes but has not yet been published. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T16:12:36.123+04:00 US plan to scrap H-1B grace period clears key review H-1B grace period, H-1B visa, US immigration, Trump administration, DHS proposal, foreign workers, Indian professionals, visa grace, USCIS rule, Federal Register, H-1B fee, tech hiring, visa policy, regulatory review, Ajay Bhutoria https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/why-some-sneakers-bounce-and-others-feel-flat-foam-and-drop-1.500653134 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/x8yc7tv6/cushionshoe-1.png How foam and heel drop shape a running shoe’s ride Gulf News en 2026-08-29T16:00:00.000+04:00 Why some sneakers bounce and others feel flat: foam and drop Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-police-join-onam-celebrations-in-karama-viral-video-wins-hearts-1.500656330 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/0a4r5wsq/ONAAA.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-29T14:34:08.843+04:00 Dubai Police join Onam celebrations in Karama, viral video wins hearts UAE, viral https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/i-am-a-wicket-taker-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-enjoys-surprise-bowling-role-1.500656326 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/lgqqh6mq/Sooryavanshi.jpg Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Gulf News en 2026-08-29T14:31:51.809+04:00 ‘I am a wicket-taker’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi enjoys surprise bowling role Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Duleep Trophy, wicket taker, East Zone, teenage sensation, left arm spin, Ishan Kishan, India cricket, vice captain, first class, North East Zone, Rahul Dravid, BCCI Domestic, Bihar cricketer, batting all rounder https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-warns-ai-users-to-check-permissions-before-granting-camera-or-location-access-1.500656300 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/oedb7y9s/UAE The Council said the greatest privacy risk posed by an AI tool may not be the information a user types into it, but the data and device functions the tool is allowed to access Gulf News en 2026-08-29T14:20:11.897+04:00 UAE warns AI users to check permissions before granting camera or location access UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/djokovic-alcaraz-sabalenka-and-williams-five-reasons-to-watch-us-open-2026-1.500656219 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/i133wh28/Novo.jpg Novak Djokovic of Serbia practices against Denis Shapovalov of Canada during Fan Week as part of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 27, 2026 in New York City. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/cy7olc2v/Novak.jpg Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, serves to Alexander Zverev, of Germany, during a practice at the US Open tennis championships Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, in New York. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/slcjy0ch/preview.jpg Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns the ball during a mixed doubles match at the US Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in New York. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/c4aq5mdf/preview.jpg Serena Williams and Venus Williams https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/il5t3gio/preview.jpg Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, returns the ball during a mixed doubles match at the US Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in New York. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T13:58:58.851+04:00 Djokovic, Alcaraz, Sabalenka and Williams: Five reasons to watch US Open 2026 Tennis https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/17000-children-need-urgent-aid-after-nepal-floods-unicef-1.500656189 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/9n22ynmo/newsml_afp_com_20260829T071334Z_doc_c6rx79g.jpeg Army personnel carry rescued children in the aftermath of flash floods at Trishuli camp in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 29, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T13:55:43.158+04:00 17,000 children need urgent aid after Nepal floods: UNICEF Asia https://gulfnews.com/uae/gargash-calls-anti-uae-media-campaigns-desperate-says-nations-achievements-speak-louder-than-attacks-1.500656285 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/1njh2bvm/Gargash Gargash said the campaigns were based on distortion and rumours set against determination and achievement. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T13:49:48.214+04:00 Gargash calls anti-UAE media campaigns ‘desperate’, says nation’s achievements speak louder than attacks UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/nepal-floods-leave-934-hydropower-workers-out-of-contact-1.500656223 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/jd91e7lr/newsml_afp_com_20260828T211217Z_doc_c6rl79k.jpeg This handout satellite image released by Vantor on August 28, 2026 shows the Rasuwagadhi Hydropower plant on the Trishuli river in the Rasuwa District, Northern Nepal. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/16kz4ksp/Nuwakot.jpg This aerial photograph shows houses covered heavily in sludge in the aftermath of flash floods at Devighat in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 29, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T13:40:17.231+04:00 Nepal floods leave 934 hydropower workers out of contact Nepal floods, hydropower workers, Rasuwa floods, Nuwakot floods, Bhote Koshi, Upper Trishuli-1, Upper Trishuli-3B, Rasuwagadhi project, IPPAN Nepal, NDRRMA, Nepal hydropower, flood damage, World Bank IFC, South Korean investors, disaster response https://gulfnews.com/world/leaders-of-russia-china-iran-to-attend-summit-in-kyrgyzstan-1.500656012 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-26/pepto3nf/newsml_afp_com_20250626T050705Z_doc_63ue7np.jpeg Russia, China, Iran and India Leaders Meet in Bishkek for 25th Anniversary SCO Summit Gulf News en 2026-08-29T12:31:45.879+04:00 Leaders of Russia, China, Iran to attend summit in Kyrgyzstan World https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/falcons-worth-up-to-dh1m-steal-the-show-at-adihex-2026-in-abu-dhabi-1.500656220 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/8rn42nt9/ANS8629.JPG Visitors flock to Abu Dhabi exhibition as falconry, heritage and equestrian displays take centre stage. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/2klqeewz/DSC8226.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/o5qbjock/DSC6435.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/r2kzypwi/MB19284.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/n3ilvw2e/MB19461.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/ge2vt66h/DSC6442.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/wo9zals8/DSC7926.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/sdgkwwmi/JR800457.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/b88gbd2o/MM11396.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/gqwotnil/SOO07871.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/rn2z68ws/SOO02253.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/adhgxi6o/SM25381.JPG Gulf News en 2026-08-29T12:19:01.680+04:00 Falcons worth up to Dh1m steal the show at ADIHEX 2026 in Abu Dhabi people, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-police-trains-school-security-guards-on-traffic-safety-1.500656212 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/wr81xono/dubai-police.jpg Guards from 35 schools learned how to manage traffic and respond to minor incidents. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T12:02:03.146+04:00 Dubai Police trains school security guards on traffic safety Transport, Dubai, Dubai transport https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/six-killed-18-injured-in-multi-vehicle-crash-in-omans-samail-1.500656194 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/i211vhpv/Oman Gulf News en 2026-08-29T11:42:31.014+04:00 Six killed, 18 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Oman’s Samail Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/england-pace-quartet-might-keep-jofra-archer-going-until-he-is-40-1.500655924 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/fcei8mjo/newsml_afp_com_20260828T150107Z_doc_c6qw4fm.jpeg England's Jofra Archer (L) celebrates with teammates after bowling Pakistan's Ali Usman on day two of the second Test match at Lord's cricket ground in Leeds, London on August 28, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T11:26:44.347+04:00 England pace quartet might keep Jofra Archer going until he is 40 Cricket, UK https://gulfnews.com/uae/us-iran-war-at-six-months-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-aug-29-2026-1.500656163 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2016/3/30/1_16a08142d49.1701028_2236591801_16a08142d49_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-29T11:26:10.714+04:00 US-Iran war at six months: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 29, 2026) UAE, Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/nepal-floods-four-member-australian-malayali-family-among-missing-1.500656181 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/kgbyi2mm/ssss.jpg (From left) Rishab Sreedharan Iyer, Sreedharan Iyer, Lakshmi Sreedharan Iyer and Rudra Sreedharan Iyer, the four family members missing in Nepal. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T11:20:04.487+04:00 Nepal floods: Four-member Australian Malayali family among missing India https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/donald-trump-to-mark-911-at-pentagon-not-new-york-1.500655954 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/1fll1fe2/newsml_afp_com_20260828T000000Z_PH_GTY_2292496944.jpeg President Donald Trump walks to a vehicle after stepping off Marine One after landing at the Ellipse near the White House on August 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T11:18:15.068+04:00 Donald Trump to mark 9/11 at Pentagon, not New York Donald Trump, 9/11 anniversary, Pentagon ceremony, New York memorial, September 11, Twin Towers, Al-Qaeda, terror attacks, JD Vance, White House, Maggie Haberman, New York Times, Truth Social, first responders, 9/11 victims https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-parents-urged-to-check-discounts-in-final-back-to-school-shopping-rush-1.500656162 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/grvw8a7m/back-to-school-shopping Pupils across the UAE are scheduled to return to classrooms on Monday, Aug. 31, while Dubai private schools following September-start calendars begin the 2026-27 academic year that day. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T10:53:27.721+04:00 Dubai parents urged to check discounts in final back-to-school shopping rush UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-diplomats-families-begin-return-to-middle-east-embassies-1.500656158 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/djh6awpr/embassy.jpg A Bahraini armored personnel vehicle and personnel reinforce US Embassy security just outside of a gate to the building, surrounded in barbed wire, in Manama, Bahrain. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T10:42:01.269+04:00 US diplomats, families begin return to Middle East embassies US diplomats, Middle East embassies, Iran war, restricted operations, ordered departure, authorised departure, State Department, diplomat families, US embassies, US Iran policy, Qatar embassy, Kuwait embassy, Bahrain embassy, Israel embassy, Lebanon embassy https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khans-raksha-bandhan-celebration-wins-praise-for-its-secular-message-1.500656149 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/zcan5hye/PIC22.jpg Arpita shared pictures and videos from the Raksha Bandhan celebrations on her Instagram stories, showing her tying a rakhi on Salman's wrist. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T10:31:29.078+04:00 Salman Khan’s Raksha Bandhan celebration wins praise for its secular message BollyWood, viral https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/how-this-19-year-old-indian-student-in-sharjah-uses-ai-to-tackle-farming-fuel-and-deepfakes-1.500656128 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/aiqpw5ps/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-12.12.04.jpeg Bashaar Naik https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/m8zs8dn8/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-14.00.39.jpeg Bashaar Naik (second from left) with his family https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/x48ryu6d/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_28_at_14_00_39_2.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/f79i3q3q/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_28_at_14_02_29.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/5ewj6283/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-12.12.03-2.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/76fixk9c/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-12.12.03-3.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-29T10:06:11.455+04:00 How this 19-year-old Indian student in Sharjah uses AI to tackle farming, fuel, and deepfakes people, UAE, UAE, AI, indian students, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/why-moisturiser-works-better-on-damp-skin-1.500651551 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/7m00mci9/moisturiser1-1.png A woman applying moisturiser to damp skin, highlighting how moisture helps support hydration. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T10:00:00.000+04:00 Why moisturiser works better on damp skin Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/the-rise-of-quiet-socialising-why-uae-residents-are-choosing-plans-that-dont-feel-like-plans-1.500652837 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/769kyx85/shutterstock2583179453-1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-29T10:00:00.000+04:00 The rise of ‘quiet socialising’: Why UAE residents are choosing plans that don’t feel like plans Living-UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-inflight-catering-bill-rises-12-to-dh53-billion-1.500656107 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/xfacv03v/Emirates The figure was 12 per cent higher than the Dh4.746 billion recorded a year earlier and works out to an average of about Dh443 million a month. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T09:38:08.916+04:00 Emirates’ inflight catering bill rises 12% to Dh5.3 billion Aviation, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/flying-from-the-uae-today-emirates-etihad-air-arabia-flydubai-flight-status-and-cancellations-1.500656096 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-26/y2xgohfi/Dubai-Airports-Dec-2025 UAE travellers urged to check flight status as Bahrain, Kuwait routes face cancellations amid regional tensions Gulf News en 2026-08-29T09:32:46.320+04:00 Flying from the UAE today? Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai flight status and cancellations Aviation, Gulf, Emirates airline, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/nepal-floods-first-batch-of-106-stranded-maharashtra-tourists-reaches-india-84-more-expected-today-1.500656097 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/qq7q18m0/202608293922321.jpg Nepal floods: First batch of 106 stranded Maharashtra tourists reaches India; 84 expected today (Ld) Gulf News en 2026-08-29T09:19:43.430+04:00 Nepal floods: First batch of 106 stranded Maharashtra tourists reaches India; 84 more expected today Asia, ians https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/gunfire-and-explosions-shake-niamey-after-attackers-target-airport-and-presidency-1.500656098 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/pzkcn20u/NIGER Two Reuters witnesses reported heavy exchanges of fire around Diori Hamani International Airport and near the presidential palace. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T09:15:29.429+04:00 Gunfire and explosions shake Niamey after attackers target airport and presidency Africa, Africa https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/strengthening-strategic-ties-pm-modi-embarks-on-four-day-visit-to-uzbekistan-kyrgyzstan-1.500656071 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/oypd6tyb/202608293922269.jpg PM Modi begins four-day Central Asia tour to boost strategic ties with Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan Gulf News en 2026-08-29T08:16:52.632+04:00 'Strengthening strategic ties': PM Modi embarks on four-day visit to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan India, ians https://gulfnews.com/world/trump-announces-deal-for-huge-us-stake-in-venezuelan-oil-reserves-2-1.500655990 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-23/5bh4qnn6/newsml_afp_com_20260423T201110Z_doc_a8tg8dy.jpeg US President Donald Trump Gulf News en 2026-08-29T08:12:02.527+04:00 Trump announces deal for huge US stake in Venezuelan oil reserves World https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/ecuador-ex-president-sentenced-to-5-years-for-corruption-1.500656047 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/kil22njp/newsml_afp_com_20260828T213031Z_doc_c6rn3zy.jpeg Ecuador's former president (2017–2021) Lenin Moreno speaks with the media as he leaves the National Court of Justice over a corruption case in Quito, on May 11, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T08:05:02.877+04:00 Ecuador ex-president sentenced to 5 years for corruption Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-declares-hormuz-mine-cleared-as-qatar-iran-seek-de-escalation-and-new-carrier-heads-to-middle-east-1.500654981 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/04/13/The-aircraft-carrier-USS-Theodore-Roosevelt-_17174751618_large.jpg The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits the Pacific Ocean while conducting a tailored ship’s training availability off the coast of Southern California on April 30, 2017. The Sailor assigned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) who was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the US Naval Hospital Guam April 9 died of COVID-related complications reported by the US Navy on April 13, 2020. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/pgjn3c0x/newsml_afp_com_20260810T095419Z_doc_c4az2jp.jpeg Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on August 10, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T07:32:43.204+04:00 US declares Hormuz mine-cleared as Qatar, Iran seek de-escalation and new carrier heads to Middle East Mena, Donald Trump, iran nuclear programme, Israel, Iran, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war, us-israel, us-iran https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/5-k-drama-pairs-so-good-they-kept-coming-back-for-more-lee-dong-wook-and-yoo-in-na-hyun-bin-and-son-ye-jin-1.500656020 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/dx6ygrme/touch.jpeg Lee Dong-wook and Yoo In-Na in Touch Your Heart https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/7wswz8nx/lee.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/ef09mvdl/dongwook.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-29T07:00:00.000+04:00 5 K-Drama pairs so good, they kept coming back for more: Lee Dong-wook and Yoo In-na, Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-alert-temperatures-to-hit-48c-with-blowing-dust-and-chance-of-rain-1.500656028 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-29/m7i63p1q/Weather Partly cloudy conditions across the country, with humidity increasing overnight and into Sunday morning over some coastal areas. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T06:47:43.775+04:00 UAE weather alert: Temperatures to hit 48°C with blowing dust and chance of rain Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/the-world-is-absorbing-irans-oil-shock-can-tehran-absorb-its-own-1.500655667 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/zdhzyjab/37.jpg Vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T05:43:00.000+04:00 The world is absorbing Iran’s oil shock. Can Tehran absorb its own? Op-Eds, Mena, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/ronaldo-answers-substitution-drama-with-goal-no-978-but-was-it-already-going-in-1.500655993 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/n9jzjptw/newsml_afp_com_20260828T193836Z_doc_c6rg7ra.jpeg Nassr's Portuguese forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo controls the ball during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Nassr and Al-Taawoun at the Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh on August 28, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/hhcc97fz/newsml_afp_com_20260828T193836Z_doc_c6rg2xq.jpeg Nassr's Portuguese forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo controls the ball during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Nassr and Al-Taawoun at the Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh on August 28, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-29T04:35:07.826+04:00 Ronaldo answers substitution drama with goal No. 978 but was it already going in? Football, football https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-expresses-solidarity-with-algeria-after-deadly-wildfires-1.500655919 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/sg0mxulp/Mofa Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T23:55:31.737+04:00 UAE expresses solidarity with Algeria after deadly wildfires UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/england-seize-control-as-pakistan-collapse-at-lords-1.500655882 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/tj77ln8o/newsml_afp_com_20260828T144426Z_doc_c6qt9kc.jpeg England's Ollie Robinson appeals for a LBW decision against Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan, given after a successful review on day two of the second Test match at Lord's cricket ground in Leeds, London on August 28, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T23:17:41.993+04:00 England seize control as Pakistan collapse at Lord’s Cricket, Pakistan, UK https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/donald-trump-announces-new-us-space-academy-1.500655862 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/drasvvff/newsml_afp_com_20260828T175111Z_doc_c6rd6nw.jpeg US President Donald Trump holds up an executive order establishing a new US Space Academy after signing it at NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, on August 28, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T23:06:29.878+04:00 Donald Trump announces new US 'Space Academy' Space Academy, Trump space, US Space Force, NASA training, space recruits, military space, China rivalry, Johnson Space Center, West Point model, Artemis 2, Moon race, Mars missions, space strategy, space industry, space medal https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-to-allow-online-passport-renewal-for-citizens-living-abroad-1.500655690 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/0p9fuviz/ecc415cb714cbb8c2519af70ebcf39cf.jpg US online passport renewal platform could add 220,000 overseas users by 2027, streamlining applications and reducing consular workload. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T22:23:51.088+04:00 US to allow online passport renewal for citizens living abroad online passport renewal, US passports, Americans abroad, digital renewal, State Department, overseas citizens, embassy visits, consular services, travel documents, online platform, passport fees, processing time, Form DS-82, passport security, Federal Register https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/saif-ali-khan-stabbing-case-accused-moves-to-plead-guilty-1.500655742 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/kjlt9rg9/202608283922111.jpg Saif Ali Khan Gulf News en 2026-08-28T22:16:18.883+04:00 Saif Ali Khan stabbing case: Accused moves to plead guilty Saif Ali Khan, stabbing case, Saif stabbing, guilty plea, Mohammad Shariful, Bollywood crime, Bandra residence, Lilavati Hospital, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, robbery weapon, grievous hurt, Foreigners Act, celebrity security, social media debate, Mumbai court https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/music/dolly-parton-streams-skyrocket-after-her-death-up-2109-in-the-us-and-1280-globally-1.500655696 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/mwj6hy0u/preview.jpg A portrait of the late Dolly Parton surrounded by flowers and cards in a memorial sits outside her home Thursday, August 27, 2026, in Brentwood, Tennessee. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/s2xwwx0i/preview.jpg Dolly Parton performs at Glastonbury music festival, June 29, 2014. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T21:20:10.390+04:00 Dolly Parton streams skyrocket after her death, up 2,109% in the US and 1,280% globally Music, Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/nepal-flood-toll-hits-469-1400-missing-as-china-pauses-rescue-on-overflowing-lake-1.500655104 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/1o2t1o9m/preview.jpg In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a drone photo shows a flood-hit area in Nuwakot, Nepal on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua via AP) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/emq37j6f/Screenshot-2026-08-27-at-10.58.04-AM.png A horrific scene of severe flooding at the Rasuwagadhi border point on the Nepal-Tibet border. The strong currents wreaked havoc across the area, leaving 400 pilgrims and 105 Indian tourists also missing in the Nepal floods. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/ltnh55az/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192303Z_doc_c6ny266.jpeg satellite image taken on October 18, 2023 showing the Pasang Lhamu Highway running alongside the Trishuli river near Thulo Bharku in the Rasuwa District of Bagmati Province in Nepal and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/r7oa7gcu/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192251Z_doc_c6nx2nq.jpeg Image taken on October 18, 2023 showing the Trishuli Bridge in Nepal before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/1no0wxsu/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192217Z_doc_c6nu9zt.jpeg Satellite image taken on April 19, 2024 showing an overview of overview of bridges and buidlings along the Trishuli River before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/6vt06pnj/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192204Z_doc_c6nv6zu.jpeg Satellite image taken on October 18, 2023 showing an overview of overview of bridges and buidlings along the Trishuli River before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/boga8ucg/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192149Z_doc_c6nv4wg.jpeg Satellite image taken on October 18, 2023 showing the mountain village of Syapru Besi in the Rasuwa District of northern Nepal before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/tla4k5kh/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192134Z_doc_c6nu6g3.jpeg Satellite image taken on April 19, 2024 showing an overview of the China-Nepal border and Gyirong Port/Rasuwagadhi border post before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/p5xhngbs/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192119Z_doc_c6nt4nq.jpeg Satellite image taken on April 19, 2024 showing an overview of the China-Nepal border and Gyirong Port/Rasuwagadhi border post before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/ltnh55az/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192303Z_doc_c6ny266.jpeg satellite image taken on October 18, 2023 showing the Pasang Lhamu Highway running alongside the Trishuli river near Thulo Bharku in the Rasuwa District of Bagmati Province in Nepal and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/r7oa7gcu/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192251Z_doc_c6nx2nq.jpeg Image taken on October 18, 2023 showing the Trishuli Bridge in Nepal before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/1no0wxsu/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192217Z_doc_c6nu9zt.jpeg Satellite image taken on April 19, 2024 showing an overview of overview of bridges and buidlings along the Trishuli River before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/6vt06pnj/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192204Z_doc_c6nv6zu.jpeg Satellite image taken on October 18, 2023 showing an overview of overview of bridges and buidlings along the Trishuli River before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/boga8ucg/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192149Z_doc_c6nv4wg.jpeg Satellite image taken on October 18, 2023 showing the mountain village of Syapru Besi in the Rasuwa District of northern Nepal before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/tla4k5kh/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192134Z_doc_c6nu6g3.jpeg Satellite image taken on April 19, 2024 showing an overview of the China-Nepal border and Gyirong Port/Rasuwagadhi border post before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/p5xhngbs/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192119Z_doc_c6nt4nq.jpeg Satellite image taken on April 19, 2024 showing an overview of the China-Nepal border and Gyirong Port/Rasuwagadhi border post before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/yp85oqw2/ANI_20260828064251.jpg Flash flood ravages Nepal’s Nuwakot (Photo/ANI) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/s2vseyc8/People-walk-past-damage-in-the-aftermath-of-flash-floods-in-Devighat-in-the-Nuwakot-district-in-Nepal-Thursday-Aug-27-2026. People walk past damage in the aftermath of flash floods in Devighat in the Nuwakot district in Nepal, Thursday, Aug 27, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/n8dpbeer/preview.jpg In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a drone photo shows a flood-hit area in Nuwakot, Nepal on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua via AP) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/airq1m3e/20260827671.JPG Trump offers aid after Nepal-Tibet floods https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/zd8yahh7/PG1-NEPAL-1-Read-Only.jpg An aerial view shows houses lying deluged in sludge after flash floods at Devighat, Bidur Municipality in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 27, 2026. Nepal's disaster agency said that 823 people remained out of contact on August 27, more than 24 hours after a deadly flood tore through the border region with Tibet. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/wqtgsz0u/preview.jpg People walk past damage in the aftermath of flash floods in Devighat in the Nuwakot district in Nepal, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/h0xagjia/ANI_20260827203712.jpg Flash flood ravages Nepal’s Nuwakot (Photo/ANI) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/o98uym46/ANI_20260828024817.jpg Flash flood ravages Nepal’s Nuwakot (Photo/ANI) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/9f74m2zr/newsml_afp_com_20260828T044431Z_doc_c6pf7ke.jpeg Army personnel guide rescued residents at an army camp following flash floods, in Battar Bazar town of Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 28, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T20:54:10.399+04:00 Nepal flood toll hits 579, 2,400 missing as China pauses rescue on overflowing lake Asia https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/indias-forex-reserves-hit-record-7293-billion-on-strong-dollar-inflows-1.500655519 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-28/ou3m1l9w/Stock_Reserve_Bank_of_India_RBI__174074147d6_original_ratio.jpg The sharp rise in reserves has been supported by strong foreign currency inflows following measures introduced by the RBI in June to attract overseas capital. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T20:34:05.628+04:00 India’s forex reserves hit record $729.3 billion on strong dollar inflows India forex reserves, RBI reserves, foreign exchange, dollar inflows, rupee support, diaspora deposits, FCNR deposits, overseas capital, carry cost, US interest rates, rupee recovery, oil prices, external position, capital flows, RBI intervention https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-and-kuwait-agree-to-strengthen-defence-cooperation-1.500655613 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/3pq46wu9/202608283921914.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T20:27:45.475+04:00 India and Kuwait agree to strengthen defence cooperation India Kuwait defence, defence cooperation, Joint Defence Committee, strategic partnership, military cooperation, defence industry, military exercises, defence training, defence medicine, defence R&D, DRDO, DPSUs, National War Memorial, Amitabh Prasad, Raed Alsakran https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-laptop-sleeves-and-tech-organisers-on-amazonae-2026-5-picks-for-students-1.500651427 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/n374adkw/laptopsleeve-1.png Laptop sleeves and a tech organiser arranged with everyday student essentials. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T20:00:00.000+04:00 Best laptop sleeves and tech organisers on Amazon.ae 2026: 5 picks for students Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/metas-landmark-us-teen-settlement-faces-major-age-verification-and-privacy-challenges-1.500655679 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/jqwhh8le/preview.jpg Meta's new teen restrictions could require ID checks, selfies or activity-based age estimates. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T19:51:14.419+04:00 Meta’s landmark US teen settlement faces major age verification and privacy challenges Meta settlement, teen safety, age verification, Instagram teens, Facebook teens, parental controls, privacy concerns, data surveillance, social media regulation, online curfew, time limits, digital rights, age estimation, VPN workarounds, US states https://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport/emirati-racer-alia-abdulsalam-breaks-formula-4-powerboat-world-speed-record-1.500655695 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/5a1xdbmm/ly906opz1ka1c5qpo.jpeg Emirati racer Alia Abdulsalam Fairooz Gulf News en 2026-08-28T19:17:24.001+04:00 Emirati racer Alia Abdulsalam breaks Formula 4 powerboat world speed record Alia Abdulsalam, Formula 4, powerboat racing, world speed record, Emirati racer, marine motorsport, Lake Songe, UIM F4, Norway racing, women in motorsport, UAE sports, speed record, Alia Fairooz, John Brewer, UIM championship https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/what-uae-residents-need-to-know-about-the-us-iran-standoff-this-evening-august-28-1.500655668 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/100490sp/hormuz.jpg Children play at a beach as commercial vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T18:32:49.657+04:00 What UAE residents need to know about the US-Iran standoff this evening, August 28 UAE travel advisory, US Iran standoff, Strait of Hormuz, UAE residents, Middle East tensions, flight disruptions, Dubai flights, Emirates flights, Etihad Airways, flydubai, Air Arabia, shipping disruption, energy markets, Qatar mediation, US aircraft carrier https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/turning-sorrow-into-service-taiwanese-filipina-expat-offers-free-sound-therapy-to-uae-residents-navigating-grief-1.500655638 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/j1u1l5rl/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-11.21.24.jpeg Dubai-based Taiwanese-Filipina expat Joanne Tan https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/vuc72r1b/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-11.55.16.jpeg Joanne Tan's first photo in the UAE https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/y5m1bvno/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-14.50.12.jpeg Joanne Tan during one of her sound therapy sessions https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/pok767fm/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-14.09.59.jpeg Joanne Tan (second clockwise from left) during her “Together We Pause” programme https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/9wj1comm/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-14.10.02.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T18:20:12.936+04:00 Turning sorrow into service: Taiwanese-Filipina expat offers free sound therapy to UAE residents navigating grief people, UAE, Stories-of-success, UAE, lifestyle, Health https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/why-sonia-gandhis-memoir-has-landed-in-a-publishing-controversy-1.500655602 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/7h8y4hsr/newsml_afp_com_20260820T042254Z_doc_c63a74w.jpeg Indian National Congress (INC) party leader Sonia Gandhi (L) walks with her children Rahul Gandhi (C) and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (R) at former Indian prime minister Rajiv Gandhi's memorial on his 82nd birth anniversary in New Delhi on August 20, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/t7f10k9n/202608283921802.jpg ‘Was willing and keen’: Penguin India hints it never refused to publish Sonia Gandhi’s memoir. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T17:36:03.140+04:00 Why Sonia Gandhi’s memoir has landed in a publishing controversy India, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/c1ymq9v-uae-president-vps-offer-condolences-king-norway-1.500655570 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/uwr6bxuq/sxo06opy1ka1b73po.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/09/25/King-Harald-V-of-Norway-_174c49c7348_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T17:35:38.002+04:00 UAE leaders offer condolences over death of Norway’s King Harald V Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weekend-weather-rain-chance-dusty-winds-and-humidity-1.500655589 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/8lsamrp8/Light_rain_in_Sharjah_on_Tuesday__18703227cf9_original_ratio.jpg Winds could reach 40km/h on Saturday before humidity rises overnight and Sunday morning. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T17:33:09.322+04:00 UAE weekend weather: Chance of rain, dusty winds and humidity Weather https://gulfnews.com/world/offbeat/need-spiritual-guidance-gurus-join-chatbot-trend-as-people-turn-to-ai-for-answers-1.500655027 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/avrot1es/preview.jpg A lifelike Sadhguru chatbot powered by artificial intelligence is displayed in Los Angeles, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/4vr44xyv/Sadu.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T17:27:38.771+04:00 Need spiritual guidance? Gurus join chatbot trend as people turn to AI for answers AI spiritual guidance, spiritual chatbots, AI gurus, GitaGPT, Bhagavad Gita AI, Sadhguru app, Digital Deepak, AI spirituality, Hindu gurus, AI religion, Krishna avatar, virtual guru, AI ethics, Innerverse 360, Self-Realization Fellowship https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/india-may-send-second-string-squad-for-asian-games-over-japan-facilities-1.500655575 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-26/63pjh9h0/20260725464ff.jpg BCCI plans to assess facilities in Japan before deciding on the squad. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T17:11:52.008+04:00 India may send second-string squad for Asian Games over Japan facilities Asian Games cricket, India B team, Japan facilities, BCCI concerns, second-string squad, Aichi Nagoya, BCCI observer, temporary dressing rooms, small hotel rooms, India cricket squad, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah, Asian Cricket Council, India gold medal https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/indian-railways-doubles-littering-penalty-to-rs-1000-what-can-get-you-fined-1.500655523 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-20/83e3fcv6/82cf99a6e0288bcac8d88e6728793d34.jpg Indian Railways has increased the penalty for violating cleanliness rules from a maximum of Rs500 to Rs1,000. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T16:27:33.834+04:00 Indian Railways doubles littering penalty to Rs 1,000: What can get you fined? India, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/from-sleeping-on-streets-to-shaping-future-leaders-how-this-filipino-educator-found-a-new-life-in-abu-dhabi-1.500655480 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/90q3trd5/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-12.19.51-4.jpeg Abu Dhabi-based Filipino educator Rex Bacarra https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/q8lgzky3/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-13.37.21.jpeg Rex Bacarra speaking at a TEDx event https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/s5qlceue/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-13.28.46.jpeg Rex Bacarra speaking to graduates https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/ow7qkfhw/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-12.19.51.jpeg Rex Bacarra visiting a school in Samar, Philippines https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/98qe6g2m/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-12.19.51-3.jpeg From left to right: Rex Bacarra and Deena Elsori, chair of the General Education and Foundation Programme at Rabdan Academy Gulf News en 2026-08-28T16:19:20.818+04:00 From sleeping on streets to shaping future leaders: How this Filipino educator found a new life in Abu Dhabi people, UAE, Pinoy, Stories-of-success, UAE, Education, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-pakistan-sign-defence-and-military-cooperation-agreement-1.500655500 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/t30wxcrr/KUNA The agreement was announced in a press statement issued by the Ministry of Defense during the Kuwaiti Defense Minister's official visit to Pakistan. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T16:15:52.145+04:00 Kuwait, Pakistan sign defence and military cooperation agreement Kuwait, Pakistan, Pakistan, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/casio-kids-watch-review-a-sturdy-first-watch-for-school-1.500653935 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/2e8puk1e/casiokidswatch-1.png A practical first watch for school days Gulf News en 2026-08-28T16:00:00.000+04:00 Casio kids' watch review: a sturdy first watch for school Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/inside-ratcliffes-moscow-mission-what-cia-chief-told-russia-1.500655454 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-13/ve3rd5jq/newsml_afp_com_20260713T000000Z_PH_GTY_2285347685.jpeg CIA Director John Ratcliffe exits the West Wing at the conclusion of a Freedom 250 Grand Prix showcase on West Executive Avenue between the West Wing of the White House and the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on July 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T15:30:57.118+04:00 Inside Ratcliffe’s Moscow mission: What CIA chief told Russia Americas, Europe, America, Ukraine, Russia https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/adihex-2026-opens-in-abu-dhabi-with-record-2405-exhibitors-from-71-countries-1.500655451 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/acjomb55/IMG7053.jpeg The 10-day exhibition features falconry, equestrianism, hunting, conservation and outdoor activities. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/5m58w1n1/IMG7056.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/466j5gxy/IMG7055.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/iy0sk0mb/IMG7051.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T15:21:41.596+04:00 ADIHEX 2026 opens in Abu Dhabi with record 2,405 exhibitors from 71 countries people, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/flying-through-dubai-airport-soon-heres-what-happens-to-laptops-and-liquids-1.500655427 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-06/kt5t04q1/stock-Airport-security-check Dubai International Airport's (DXB) advanced security scanners allow passengers to keep laptops and liquids inside their hand luggage during screening. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/ddt7p6w4/STOCK_DUBAI_AIRPORT_17ee2f5a13b_original_ratio.jpg DXB is targeting to welcome 100 million passengers to its hub by 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T15:08:45.031+04:00 Flying through Dubai Airport soon? Here’s what happens to laptops and liquids Aviation, UAE Travel, Dubai International Airport DXB, Dubai Airports, Dubai travel https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/devdutt-padikkal-reflects-on-breakthrough-sri-lanka-test-series-1.500655432 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/b2doz90e/newsml_afp_com_20260827T121257Z_doc_c6ma3mx.jpeg India's Devdutt Padikkal (R) receives Player of the Series trophy in the end of the fifth day of the second Test match against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on August 27, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T15:03:58.002+04:00 Devdutt Padikkal reflects on breakthrough Sri Lanka Test series Devdutt Padikkal, Sri Lanka Tests, India tour, breakthrough series, Player of Series, Test century, spin preparation, No.3 batter, first-class form, Karnataka cricket, RCB batter, Test debut impact, Sri Lanka fightback, India vs Sri Lanka, Test batting https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-launches-riyadh-digital-district-to-attract-global-tech-talent-1.500655397 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/1fmogxdt/KSA The project was intended to establish Riyadh as a global destination for technology companies, talent and digital entrepreneurship. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T14:38:25.811+04:00 Saudi Arabia launches Riyadh Digital District to attract global tech talent Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/organisation-of-islamic-cooperation-elects-mauritanian-diplomat-as-new-secretary-general-1.500655388 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/jyzpt92v/OIC Under the OIC charter, the secretary-general serves a five-year term that may be renewed once. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T14:33:27.445+04:00 Organisation of Islamic Cooperation elects Mauritanian diplomat as new secretary-general Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/women-make-up-71-of-emirati-private-sector-workforce-1.500655379 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/q0dg5fuo/Women The number reached 123,388 women by the end of the first half of 2026, while more than 26,000 private-sector establishments have employed Emirati women. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T14:31:44.018+04:00 Women make up 71% of Emirati private-sector workforce UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/anwar-gargash-diplomacy-demands-balance-between-flexibility-and-resolve-1.500655368 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/yoomwlw5/Gargash Gargash said successful negotiations depended on a realistic assessment of the leverage available to those at the table, rather than exaggeration or escalation. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T14:31:09.068+04:00 Anwar Gargash: diplomacy demands balance between flexibility and resolve UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-records-dh12-billion-in-villa-deals-in-burj-khalifa-area-1.500655244 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/26q7sucd/BURJ-KHALIFE The sale involved a villa covering about 379,000 square feet, putting the transaction at an average of Dh1,914 per square foot. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T14:29:52.129+04:00 Dubai records Dh1.2 billion in villa deals in Burj Khalifa area Property, UAE businesses https://gulfnews.com/sport/the-battle-for-footballs-future-why-uefa-is-taking-on-infantino-and-fifa-1.500655364 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/mr928foh/newsml_afp_com_20260824T091657Z_doc_c6cz49g.jpeg UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin and FIFA President Gianni Infantino have a strained relationship https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/jk1ookfj/FIFA_President_Gianni_Infantino_18aff0a74be_large.jpg The current FIFA president once worked for UEFA as general secretary from 2009 until 2016. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2018/12/03/Aleksander_Ceferin_resources1_16a0853a118_large.jpg FIFA scrutiny gives UEFA leverage to weaken Infantino, demand reform and challenge FIFA’s power. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T14:00:00.851+04:00 The battle for football’s future: Why UEFA is taking on Infantino and FIFA Sport, Football, Champions League, FIFA World Cup, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/technology/iphone-18-pro-max-could-cross-dh5500-4-premium-phones-that-cost-less-including-samsung-s26-ultra-1.500655320 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-18/0jxsrbyh/macworld.avif Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and the foldable in the first half of September Gulf News en 2026-08-28T13:40:49.977+04:00 iPhone 18 Pro Max could cross Dh5,500? 4 premium phones that cost less, including Samsung S26 Ultra Technology, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/how-ankabut-and-ai-ready-devices-are-reshaping-student-experience-in-uae-education-1.500655275 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/5j9re1ys/AI.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/lbvbhy83/Tolga-Özdil.jpg Tolga Özdil, Regional Commercial Director- Middle East, Turkey & Africa https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/h01yoe93/Sofiane-Benna‏.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T13:08:39.094+04:00 How Ankabut and AI-ready devices are reshaping student experience in UAE education GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/hrithik-roshan-and-sussanne-khan-overwhelmed-as-son-hrehaan-debuts-saba-azad-cheers-makes-me-fearless-1.500655303 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-28/80v87qsg/202503283361858.jpg Sussanne Khan commented on the music video itself, expressing how overwhelmed she was. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T13:05:41.538+04:00 Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan overwhelmed as son Hrehaan debuts, Saba Azad cheers: 'Makes me fearless' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/rooted-in-tradition-and-driven-by-ambition-mira-bin-thani-speaks-on-emirati-womanhood-1.500654720 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/m1ez4att/572c02c3-3a3f-4ae1-afc4-2a9281612377.jpeg Mira Bin Thani on redefining what it means to be a modern Emirati woman https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/wdicn7l8/Screenshot_2026_08_28_at_2_49_38_am.png Bin Thani's published book 'skin and stars' https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/s2jbgbcl/00b9e1e1_b841_402f_98fc_bc704eaf7e1a.jpeg Bin thani horse riding https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/wkm17s5o/IMG8623.jpeg Donuts at Bin Thani's shop 'GONUTS' Gulf News en 2026-08-28T13:00:07.568+04:00 Rooted in tradition and driven by ambition: Mira Bin Thani speaks on Emirati womanhood Lifestyle, UAE, UAE, Dubai, lifestyle, Emirati Women's Day https://gulfnews.com/opinion/metas-18-billion-wake-up-call-how-the-uae-got-there-first-and-being-a-thankful-dad-1.500654637 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/nohj31qk/meta.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T13:00:00.000+04:00 Meta's $18 billion wake-up call, how the UAE got there first and being a thankful dad Opinion https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/what-uae-based-nepali-expats-are-saying-as-floods-hit-their-homeland-1.500655285 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/9m6306ct/nepalis.jpeg Clockwise from top left: Nabin Poudel, Sarita Tamang, Binod Basnet, Bikas Shahi, Durga Pandey, and Kamal Jung Karki https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/30p93ykx/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-11.05.36.jpeg Floods at Timure, Rasuwa District in Nepal https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/6m41mcf6/Nabin-Poudel.jpeg Nabin Poudel, bank officer, 18 years in the UAE https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/cioalh6f/Binod-Basnet.jpeg Binod Basnet, receptionist, 14 years in the UAE https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/4cok9r37/Sarita-Tamang.jpeg Sarita Tamang, nurse, 13 years in the UAE https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/88irotp1/Durga-Pandey.jpeg Durga Pandey, sales executive, five years in the UAE https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/uttq2egi/Kamal-Jung-Karki.jpeg Kamal Jung Karki, general secretary of the Nepal Association NRNA UAE, 12 years in the UAE https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/c21yb1d6/Bikas-Shahi.jpeg Bikas Shahi, deputy regional coordinator for the Middle East of the Non-Resident Nepali Association, 21 years in the UAE Gulf News en 2026-08-28T12:59:35.111+04:00 What UAE-based Nepali expats are saying as floods hit their homeland people, UAE, Asia, UAE, Nepal https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/how-bollywood-celebrated-raksha-bandhan-2026-preity-zinta-leads-wishes-ranbir-kapoors-throwback-1.500655277 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/mfi17qgl/ranbirriddhima.webp Riddhima Kapoor's throwback for Ranbir Kapoor. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/vkewsprb/ranbirriddhima.webp Ranbir Kapoor with Riddhima Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T12:46:39.714+04:00 How Bollywood celebrated Raksha Bandhan 2026: Preity Zinta leads wishes, Ranbir Kapoor's throwback Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-announces-flexible-working-hours-for-federal-employees-as-schools-reopen-1.500655260 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/54ierpl1/back-to-school Employees with children in primary school and above may arrive late or leave early on their child’s first school day so they can take them to and from school or home. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T12:30:47.862+04:00 UAE announces flexible working hours for federal employees as schools reopen Education, Education, Back-to-school https://gulfnews.com/sport/abbas-ali-make-use-of-tricky-conditions-for-england-batters-1.500655236 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/75w8dzwl/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-28-2026-122129-PM.png Abbas and Ali led Pakistan to a strong opening day at Lord's https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/8xmiqsv8/newsml_afp_com_20260827T122604Z_doc_c6mf3k8.jpeg Abbas celebrates taking the wicket of England's Joe Root on day one of the second test match between England and Pakistan. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/cbulv5zy/newsml_afp_com_20260827T151439Z_doc_c6n77mm.jpeg England's Jordan Cox celebrates his half-century. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T12:23:46.271+04:00 Abbas & Ali make use of tricky conditions for England batters Sport, Cricket, cricket, Pakistan, india https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/nepal-flood-victims-found-nearly-200km-downstream-in-india-1.500655243 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/iovhscu4/newsml_afp_com_20260826T182122Z_doc_c6kg7z3.jpeg Rescuers use an excavator to transport victims and survivors along the streets submerged by mud following flash floods and a landslide disaster in Devghat in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 26, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T12:11:02.685+04:00 Nepal flood victims found nearly 200km downstream in India Asia, india, Nepal https://gulfnews.com/uae/starlink-gets-10-year-uae-licence-what-it-means-for-residents-1.500655233 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/mkoxthfu/Starlink Satellite internet can now be offered to individuals under Starlink's new UAE licence. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T12:10:05.219+04:00 Starlink gets 10-year UAE licence: What it means for residents UAE, technology https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-sets-textbook-packages-for-every-grade-in-new-school-year-guide-1.500655216 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/arf8xnne/moe The guide was developed to support an integrated learning environment and improve the quality of education. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T12:06:51.727+04:00 UAE sets textbook packages for every grade in new school-year guide Education, Education, Back-to-school https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-sets-dh500000-fine-for-unlicensed-higher-education-institutions-1.500655224 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/qb19z69l/mohesr The new schedule of violations includes penalties reaching half a million dirhams, with immediate closure applying to entities or premises operating without the required licence or approval. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T12:04:16.502+04:00 UAE sets Dh500,000 fine for unlicensed higher education institutions Education, Education, Back-to-school https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-sets-four-day-phased-return-for-students-as-new-school-year-begins-1.500655204 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/54gh4812/Back-to-school The phased return will run from Monday, August 31, to Thursday, September 3, with individual schools deciding which year groups attend on each day. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T11:59:42.573+04:00 UAE sets four-day phased return for students as new school year begins Education, Education, Back-to-school https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/austrian-climber-gets-backpack-back-63-years-after-losing-it-in-glacier-1.500655192 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/4ajwkqp8/20230924_andrea_18ac6058d03_original_ratio.jpg Research published last year estimated that, if greenhouse gas emissions remain high, the rate at which the world’s glaciers disappear could peak at as many as 4,000 a year around the middle of this century. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T11:49:08.920+04:00 Austrian climber gets backpack back 63 years after losing it in glacier Europe https://gulfnews.com/sport/womens-asia-cup-in-dubai-premier-league-us-open-the-big-gulf-news-weekend-sports-preview-1.500655167 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/elxzr29j/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-28-at-11.30.52.jpeg Sport on ground and around the world... we've got you covered https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/rw44uyo9/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-16.37.40.jpeg All eight captains from the competing nations pose next to the DP Word Women's T20 Asia Cup trophy. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/zx1ecp7u/newsml_afp_com_20260823T143000Z_doc_c6br33v.jpeg Erling Haaland will be looking to open his Premier League account against Crystal Palace on Friday. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/511fu6rg/preview.jpg Carlos Alcaraz returned to the court alongside Serena Williams in the US Open's mixed doubles tournament. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/vefn1zh8/preview.jpg Min Woo Lee is ahead as it stands. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T11:31:56.770+04:00 Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai, Premier League, US Open: The big Gulf News weekend sports preview Sport, Football, Cricket, Golf-in-UAE, UAE-Sport, Tennis, UAE, cricket, football, premier league, LIV Golf, arsenal, Manchester City, Rory McIlroy, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/etihad-captain-huda-al-musallami-becomes-uaes-first-emirati-woman-training-captain-1.500655190 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/n6mjo8fs/Captain-Huda.jpg Captain Huda Al Musallami. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-20/zonkbmqo/Etihad-A321LR.jpg An Etihad Airways Airbus A321LR. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T11:27:07.491+04:00 Etihad Captain Huda Al Musallami becomes UAE’s first Emirati woman training captain Aviation, Travel, UAE Travel, Etihad Airways, travel, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/back-to-school-anime-watchlist-11-series-to-stream-in-the-uae-from-jujutsu-kaisen-to-spy-x-family-1.500655177 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/jlt4nqsu/spy.jpg A poster of Spy x Family Gulf News en 2026-08-28T11:21:25.137+04:00 Back-to-school anime watchlist: 11 series to stream in the UAE, from Jujutsu Kaisen to Spy x Family Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/iran-says-us-pressure-must-end-to-put-diplomacy-back-on-track-1.500655170 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/eckb8ssb/IRAN-QATAR Araghchi said putting diplomacy “back on track isn’t impossible”, arguing that any renewed negotiations would depend on the United States recognising that “pressure doesn’t work”. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T11:14:35.722+04:00 Iran says US pressure must end to put diplomacy ‘back on track’ Qatar, Iran, Qatar https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/what-to-watch-before-avengers-doomsday-15-mcu-films-and-shows-in-15-weeks-from-x-men-to-loki-doable-1.500655146 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/lmwc71x3/avengers.webp The poster of Avengers Endgame. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T10:59:20.610+04:00 What to watch before Avengers Doomsday: 15 MCU films and shows in 15 weeks, from X-Men to Loki. Doable? Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-leaders-celebrate-emirati-women-as-partners-in-progress-1.500655148 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/2k1hlvf2/UAE-LEADERS UAE leaders: There is something of the homeland in every woman, serenity, compassion, spirit and life. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T10:57:30.749+04:00 UAE leaders celebrate Emirati women as partners in progress UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/satellite-images-show-bedrock-and-glacier-collapsed-on-nepal-china-border-then-rivers-flooded-1.500654908 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/e3uykglj/preview.jpg This satellite image provided by Vantor shows Syapru Besi, Nepal on Oct. 18, 2023. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T10:57:08.034+04:00 Satellite images show bedrock and glacier collapsed on Nepal-China border, then rivers flooded climate change nepal tibet glacier collapse floods, Nepal glacier flood, Langtang Lirung, bedrock collapse, satellite images, Trishuli River, glacial hazards, permafrost melt, climate change, Nepal China border, Syapru Besi, geomorphology, mountain instability, glacier collapse, Langtang trek https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/norways-king-harald-v-dead-at-89-palace-1.500655149 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-23/nuulrwya/newsml_afp_com_20260823T185716Z_doc_c6c96wg.jpeg Palace confirms the death of the country's monarch at Oslo University Hospital. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T10:49:29.777+04:00 Norway's King Harald V dead at 89: palace Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/six-months-on-trump-claims-hes-in-no-hurry-to-end-iran-war-1.500655142 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-16/6s9p9j1h/Trump_resources1_16a0851bb9f_original_ratio.png As the conflict in Iran grinds on, Trump’s talk of finding a quick end to the war also appears to be fading. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T10:47:23.390+04:00 Six months on, Trump claims he’s in no hurry to end Iran war Mena, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/friday/lifetstyle/innoventures-education-ispiring-the-future-of-learning-1.500655136 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/k43rjuym/FRI260828InnoventuresRWAS.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/o2fl2emm/FRI260828Innoventures3.jpg Poonam Bhojani, CEO of Innoventures Education https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/v8qmc5ad/FRI260828InnoventuresDIA-TS.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T10:43:12.357+04:00 Innoventures Education: Ispiring the future of learning Friday-Lifetstyle, Friday https://gulfnews.com/sport/praggnanandhaa-scripts-history-with-maiden-grand-chess-tour-title-1.500655128 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/nz9q3oyk/Praggnanandhaa.jpg Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa Gulf News en 2026-08-28T10:36:37.288+04:00 Praggnanandhaa scripts history with maiden Grand Chess Tour title Praggnanandhaa, Grand Chess Tour, chess, chess tour, Grandmaster, Fabiano Caruana, St Louis, rapid chess, blitz chess, Sinquefield Cup, Wesley So, Garry Kasparov, Tamil Nadu, chess finals, Indian chess https://gulfnews.com/friday/lifetstyle/just-a-thought-uae-driving-licence-at-last-and-onam-ready-1.500655113 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/mbhuk6np/FRI260828Just-A-Thought.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T10:19:03.138+04:00 Just a Thought: UAE driving licence, at last, and Onam ready! Friday-Lifetstyle https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/nepal-china-floods-death-toll-rises-to-469-over-1400-missing-as-global-rescue-efforts-intensify-1.500653688 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/zd8yahh7/PG1-NEPAL-1-Read-Only.jpg An aerial view shows houses lying deluged in sludge after flash floods at Devighat, Bidur Municipality in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 27, 2026. Nepal's disaster agency said that 823 people remained out of contact on August 27, more than 24 hours after a deadly flood tore through the border region with Tibet. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/zd8yahh7/PG1-NEPAL-1-Read-Only.jpg An aerial view shows houses lying deluged in sludge after flash floods at Devighat, Bidur Municipality in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 27, 2026. Nepal's disaster agency said that 823 people remained out of contact on August 27, more than 24 hours after a deadly flood tore through the border region with Tibet. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/gps7ffld/Screenshot-2026-08-27-at-10.58.04-AM.png A horrific scene of severe flooding at the Rasuwagadhi border point on the Nepal-Tibet border. The strong currents wreaked havoc across the area, leaving 400 pilgrims and 105 Indian tourists also missing in the Nepal floods. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/c53hmgag/20260826589f.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/zkogotmz/ANI_20260827054556.jpeg Nepalis speak about the flash floods https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/0qpcffcw/784796527_4494111384174217_9108898500716167848_n.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/9jyxzjle/202608273919957.jpg Padma Shri awardee Shankar https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/mzfct32g/ANI_20260827092455.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/ltnh55az/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192303Z_doc_c6ny266.jpeg satellite image taken on October 18, 2023 showing the Pasang Lhamu Highway running alongside the Trishuli river near Thulo Bharku in the Rasuwa District of Bagmati Province in Nepal and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/r7oa7gcu/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192251Z_doc_c6nx2nq.jpeg Image taken on October 18, 2023 showing the Trishuli Bridge in Nepal before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/1no0wxsu/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192217Z_doc_c6nu9zt.jpeg Satellite image taken on April 19, 2024 showing an overview of overview of bridges and buidlings along the Trishuli River before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/6vt06pnj/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192204Z_doc_c6nv6zu.jpeg Satellite image taken on October 18, 2023 showing an overview of overview of bridges and buidlings along the Trishuli River before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/boga8ucg/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192149Z_doc_c6nv4wg.jpeg Satellite image taken on October 18, 2023 showing the mountain village of Syapru Besi in the Rasuwa District of northern Nepal before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/tla4k5kh/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192134Z_doc_c6nu6g3.jpeg Satellite image taken on April 19, 2024 showing an overview of the China-Nepal border and Gyirong Port/Rasuwagadhi border post before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/p5xhngbs/newsml_afp_com_20260827T192119Z_doc_c6nt4nq.jpeg Satellite image taken on April 19, 2024 showing an overview of the China-Nepal border and Gyirong Port/Rasuwagadhi border post before flooding and (R) a handout satellite image taken on August 27, 2026 after flash floods and landslides hit the area. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T10:11:28.566+04:00 Nepal-China floods: Death toll rises to 469, over 1,400 missing as global rescue efforts intensify Asia https://gulfnews.com/friday/women-of-vision-how-amreen-iqbal-turns-womens-stories-into-gold-1.500654362 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/wtyp8lty/Amreen-Iqbal.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T10:11:00.000+04:00 Women of Vision: How Amreen Iqbal turns women’s stories into gold Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/friday/fashion/uae-designers-script-a-new-language-of-modesty-through-their-silhouettes-1.500655075 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/1xyifjrb/FRI260828Emirati-FashionZay-and-Clay1.jpg Jalabiyas from CLAY https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/vvgr64g6/FRI260828Emirati-FashionHeba-Al-JasmiZay-Clay.jpeg Heba Al Jasmi, ZAY and CLAY https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/8g4e8kb2/FRI260828Emirati-FashionZay-and-Clay3.jpg Black jalabiya from ZAY https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/anaybrqv/FRI260828Emirati-FashionRaushan.jpg Raushan Tilani https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/j8jelb3x/FRI260828Emirati-FashionDesign-Dome-X-Fashion10.jpg Short abaya from Design Dome https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/h55f8wuz/FRI260828Emirati-FashionChapan-pattern-Aisha.jpg An Aisha chapan by Raushan Tilani https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/cindcsuj/FRI260828Emirati-FashionDesign-Dome-X-Fashion12.jpg A kaftan from Design Dome Gulf News en 2026-08-28T10:08:14.976+04:00 UAE designers script a new language of modesty through their silhouettes Friday-Fashion https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/jansport-superbreak-one-review-a-simple-school-staple-built-for-the-year-1.500653043 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/3b8v2k4d/jansportbag-1.png The JanSport SuperBreak One pairs a lightweight design with practical everyday school storage. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T10:00:00.000+04:00 JanSport SuperBreak One review: a simple school staple built for the year Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/emirati-women-shaping-stories-that-carry-uaes-national-voice-to-world-latifa-bint-mohammed-1.500655054 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/q1pfzhod/0gc06o391ka0pzapo.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T09:35:17.871+04:00 Emirati women shaping stories that carry UAE's national voice to world: Latifa bint Mohammed Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/women-at-heart-of-uae-society-active-partners-in-shaping-future-fatima-bint-mubarak-1.500655045 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/ztg06a4g/ocj06opd1ka0pdlpo.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T09:24:59.097+04:00 Women at heart of UAE society, active partners in shaping future: Fatima bint Mubarak Government https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/flying-from-uae-today-emirates-etihad-flydubai-and-air-arabia-flights-affected-1.500655031 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 2026-08-28T09:19:56.273+04:00 Flying from UAE today? Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia flights affected Gulf, Aviation, Emirates airline, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-conflict-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-aug-28-2026-1.500655014 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/rrr4k1qn/Screenshot-2026-08-28-at-10.22.00-AM.png The US military is keeping a tight grip over Iran-linked ships, keeping significant naval power in the region, sending a new carrier strike group to the region. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T09:06:03.499+04:00 US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 28, 2026) Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/back-to-school-share-your-photos-with-gulf-news-1.500652680 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/xx5xbxqw/back-to-school-2.jpg First day after summer break in 2025 at Delhi Private School in Sharjah. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/13g5qpjo/Back-to-School.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/n6l5mhmj/back-to-school-3.jpg Al Khaleej International School 2025-2026 Gulf News en 2026-08-28T09:00:00.000+04:00 Back to School: Share your photos with Gulf News Education https://gulfnews.com/friday/armaf-beauté-marks-emirati-womens-day-with-power-in-every-swipe-campaign-1.500655013 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/s0nwfwb6/Armaf.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T08:54:12.793+04:00 Armaf Beauté marks Emirati Women’s Day with ‘Power in Every Swipe’ campaign Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/back-to-school-with-aster-simple-health-tips-for-childrens-well-being-1.500654971 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/94fw3lrs/Aster.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/f7oea11x/Dr-Vasanth.jpg Dr Vasanth Kumar Ramamoorthy https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/bgl7nvse/Dr-Sameeha.jpg Dr Sameeha Moorkath https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/jshlreb9/Dr-Anchitha.jpg Dr Anchitha Meenu https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/if7hywhs/Dr-Aaishwarya-Shetty.jpg Dr Aishwarya Shetty https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/lnlhks32/Dr-Sudha.jpg Dr Sudha Rao Gulf News en 2026-08-28T08:26:25.992+04:00 Back-to-School with Aster: Simple health tips for children’s well-being GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-shuts-the-door-on-iran-deal-hormuz-diplomacy-hits-a-wall-1.500654976 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-27/laitj9bc/newsml_afp_com_20260527T000000Z_PH_GTY_2278488592.jpeg U.S. President Donald Trump (2nd-L) and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (2nd R) and State Secretary Marco Rubio (L) during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House. File photo taken on May 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T08:22:39.805+04:00 Trump shuts the door on Iran deal: Hormuz diplomacy hits a wall Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/netflixs-my-brilliant-career-review-how-did-a-radical-feminist-classic-get-flattened-into-a-love-triangle-1.500654890 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/hdolmzpn/netflix.jpeg The six-part series is streaming on Netflix. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T08:15:00.000+04:00 Netflix’s My Brilliant Career review: How did a radical feminist classic get flattened into a love triangle? Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/after-tukaram-mundhe-lady-singham-roshan-jacob-leads-ups-2075-raid-food-crackdown-1.500654450 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/x7a0av5l/FOOD-MAIN-1.png Dr Roshan Jacob and Tukaram Mundhe, two tough IAS officers known for their no-nonsense approach to tackling food safety violations and adulteration. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T08:05:00.000+04:00 After Tukaram Mundhe, ‘Lady Singham’ Roshan Jacob leads UP’s 2,075-raid food crackdown India, viral https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/the-emirati-house-smells-why-oud-bukhoor-and-gahwa-can-never-be-replaced-1.500643547 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/vwl4gz8q/shutterstock1136802203.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T08:00:00.000+04:00 The Emirati ‘house smells’: why oud, bukhoor and gahwa can never be replaced Living-UAE, UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/world/middle-east-war-tanker-hit-in-hormuz-as-qatar-pushes-for-diplomacy-1.500653674 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. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/846rnij5/Screenshot_2026_08_28_at_11_11_30_AM.png US Admiral Brad Cooper Gulf News en 2026-08-28T07:58:46.246+04:00 Iran President calls for regional security pact among Muslim states Iran security pact, Muslim states, regional security, Strait of Hormuz, Iran Qatar talks, Middle East war, US Iran tensions, Hormuz diplomacy, Trump Iran, US sanctions, Chinese banks, NATO Russia, Iran executions, US aircraft carrier, oil prices https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/strait-of-hormuz-cleared-of-iranian-mines-centcom-chief-admiral-cooper-1.500654955 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-23/r7xe0pir/Screenshot-2026-07-24-at-7.22.56-AM.png The US confirmation that Iranian sea mines have been completely cleared from the internationally recognised shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz marks a major operational milestone Gulf News en 2026-08-28T07:56:38.345+04:00 Strait of Hormuz cleared of Iranian mines: CentCom chief Admiral Cooper Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/kim-soo-hyun-clears-another-legal-hurdle-defeats-410k-watch-brand-lawsuit-over-kim-sae-ron-allegations-1.500654866 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 2026-08-28T07:30:00.000+04:00 Kim Soo-hyun clears another legal hurdle, defeats $410K watch brand lawsuit over Kim Sae-ron allegations Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/90-americans-unaccounted-for-after-catastrophic-floods-hit-nepal-and-tibet-1.500654765 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/rb90bz6a/preview.jpg This photo provided by Jolene Gosha shows Venus Patel, left, walking his friend, Pratik Jhaveri, center, down the wedding aisle in Collinsville, Ill., June 18, 2022. CORRECTION: Corrects Jolene's surname from Gosh to Gosha. (Jolene Gosha via AP) Gulf News en 2026-08-28T07:24:50.219+04:00 90 Americans 'unaccounted for' after catastrophic floods hit Nepal and Tibet nepal flash floods missing americans https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/gulf-medical-university-uaes-premier-private-medical-hub-shaping-global-healthcare-talent-1.500654952 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/9jnltt93/Gulf_Medical_University_191a297f7f3_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T07:08:00.000+04:00 Gulf Medical University: UAE’s premier private medical hub shaping global healthcare talent GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/asus-expertbook-b5-flip-g2-lightweight-ai-powered-laptop-tailored-for-students-1.500654940 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/tt9vrbnm/Asus.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T07:06:00.000+04:00 ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2: Lightweight AI-powered laptop tailored for students GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/ankabut-launches-agentic-ai-platform-to-transform-uae-campus-services-1.500654934 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/voxe5ji6/Ankabut.jpg A staff member reviewing an AI-prepared recommendation and approving it - human hand on the final decision. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T07:04:00.000+04:00 Ankabut launches agentic AI platform to transform UAE campus services GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/back-to-school-paediatric-experts-share-tips-for-a-stronger-school-year-1.500654644 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/gv5b8lzk/Medcare.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/7r6g3fm9/shutterstock_1318189367.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/m56193un/Dr-Shruti.jpg Dr Shruthi Punnapu, Specialist Paediatrician https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/1radel4a/Flu-Protection.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/cm1777fv/Dr-Abeer-AlKhalafawi.jpg Dr Abeer Al Khalafawi, Consultant Paediatrician https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/y8a65tnv/Lunchbox.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/zwv242e5/Dr-Siddarth.jpg Dr Siddharth Arora, Specialist Paediatrician https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/grj9qin0/Hug.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/6st622ga/Dr.-Danny-Alsalloum.jpg Dr Danny Alsalloum, Specialist Paediatrician Gulf News en 2026-08-28T07:02:00.000+04:00 Back-to-School: Paediatric experts share tips for a stronger school year GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/burjeel-turns-back-to-school-checkups-into-a-fun-free-safari-for-uae-children-1.500654610 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/a4ohz64e/Burjeel-Dino-Venture.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/5nnat2zc/Burjeel-Experts.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T07:00:00.000+04:00 Burjeel turns back-to-school checkups into a fun, free safari for UAE children GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/birthday-bliss-how-a-uae-community-has-made-7500-birthday-dreams-come-true-1.500654839 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/f64g8of4/Untitled-design-86.jpg Birthday Bliss is a volunteer-led non-profit that organises free birthday parties for children from families facing financial hardship. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/4dd77w5n/Mika.jpg Iris Maria, known as Mika, the founder of Birthday Bliss. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/qfx33ij5/IMG6582.JPG Each child gets their own gift basket based on their birthday wish list. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/o1ht7v34/IMG6570.JPG Customised birthday cakes donated by local bakeries for each child. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/er8klvmv/clips.00171817.Still002d.jpg Alejandra Aranda, founder of Kids Lab Music, sings and plays games with children during the birthday celebration. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/4jjyniik/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-18-at-2.52.30-PM.jpeg The Birthday Bliss community also organises birthday celebrations at labour camps in Dubai, along with events for Christmas, Eid, iftars, Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/eecppogc/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_18_at_2_40_50_PM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/xflgacy6/Bday-Bliss.00082323.Still003.jpg Birthday Bliss volunteers at a recent birthday party with the children and families. The team provides everything from cakes, gifts and decorations to catering and entertainment. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/wreei3nj/IMG6569.JPG Volunteers wrapping up birthday gifts. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/35qgsuqe/IMG6567.JPG Volunteers wrapping up birthday gifts. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/fd0bpyof/Nazu-Aziz.jpg Nazu Aziz https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/5obu0207/IMG6633.jpg Aalia Pirbhai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/a8bk5laj/IMG6577.jpg Antonella Depalo https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/w8272je4/IMG6558-2.jpg Ayana and Talia, one of the children volunteering with their parents. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/flhyunog/IMG6578-2.jpg Sophie has been part of Birthday Bliss events since she was old enough to walk. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T07:00:00.000+04:00 Birthday Bliss: How a UAE community has made 7,500 birthday dreams come true people, UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/friday/lifetstyle/digestive-system-from-end-to-end-or-support-your-longevity-or-speed-up-your-death-1.500654452 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/yuwfff6r/FRI260828ExpertsLudmilaDr-Ludmila.jpeg Dr Ludmila Vassilieva | MD, PhD, GP, Cardiologist, Homeopath, Founder of Holistic Healing Medicine, Founder of Holistic Global Academy — several decades of holistic healing practice; 34 years of experience in the UAE, since 1992 Gulf News en 2026-08-28T07:00:00.000+04:00 Digestive system from mouth to anus or support your longevity or speed up your death Friday-Lifetstyle, Friday https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-forecast-rain-possible-on-friday-temperatures-to-hit-48c-1.500654930 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/jpruscfb/weather Temperatures are expected to range from 43°C to 48°C across internal areas, while coastal and island locations will see highs of between 39°C and 45°C. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:56:25.705+04:00 UAE weather forecast: Rain possible on Friday, temperatures to hit 48°C Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/friday/women-of-vision-how-four-emirati-redefine-uae-culture-through-art-film-literature-1.500654526 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/efbux5ay/Women-of-Vision.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/7m4d79cy/Azza_Al_Qubaisi.jpg Azza Al Qubaisi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/6yfszkhc/Nujoom_Alghanem.jpg Nujoom Al Ghanem https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/3u1halbz/Salha_Obaid.jpg Salha Obaid https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/08dm2p9m/Rawan_Alyahmadi.jpg Rawan Alyahmadi Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:50:00.000+04:00 Women of Vision: How four Emirati redefine UAE culture through art, film, literature Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/friday/women-of-vision-how-emirati-nephrologist-champions-early-kidney-care-1.500654510 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/k6a0lnb2/Dr-Hassa-Obaid-Khalifa-Al-Zaabi.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:48:00.000+04:00 Women of Vision: How Emirati Nephrologist champions early kidney care Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/the-success-of-emirati-women-is-a-national-achievement-1.500654697 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/07/11/1.520529_1493207472_16be0b48f0b_large.jpg Participants and students during Employers Day at Dubai Women's College. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/oq449zrt/HE_Dr_Shamma_Khalifa_Al_Mazrouei. Dr Shamma Khalifa Al Mazrouei Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:46:00.000+04:00 The success of Emirati women is a national achievement Op-Eds, UAE, UAE Success Stories, UAE, Emirati Women's Day https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/nepal-floods-bengali-actor-kharaj-mukherjee-stranded-manasi-parekh-recounts-absolutely-horrifying-ordeal-1.500654855 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/cphrkcno/kharag.webp Bengali actor Kharaj Mukherjee and his wife Protiva were in Nepal for the shoot of a Bangladeshi film when the floods disrupted both the production and their travel plans Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:45:00.000+04:00 Nepal floods: Bengali actor Kharaj Mukherjee stranded, Manasi Parekh recounts 'absolutely horrifying' ordeal Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/friday/women-of-vision-how-moza-al-falasis-practice-preserves-emirati-womens-stories-1.500654351 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/i52thi5w/Moza-Al-Falasi.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:44:00.000+04:00 Women of Vision: How Moza Al Falasi’s practice preserves Emirati women’s stories Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/friday/women-of-vision-aysha-al-shamsi-turns-family-rituals-into-contemporary-portrait-1.500654323 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/jipiq385/Aysha-Saif-Hemrani-Al-Shamsi.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:42:00.000+04:00 Women of Vision: Aysha Al Shamsi turns family rituals into contemporary portrait Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/congo-begins-vaccinations-to-fight-the-fastest-growing-ebola-outbreak-in-history-1.500654853 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/6nx8yi29/preview.jpg Congo’s Health Minister Roger Kamba administers an Ebola vaccine to a health care worker in Kisangani, Congo, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Samy Kamanga) Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:41:15.314+04:00 Congo begins vaccinations to fight the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history congo ebola vaccines https://gulfnews.com/friday/how-ayman-al-yaman-channels-online-attention-into-education-autism-awareness-economic-relief-1.500654297 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/mjn4bszy/Ayman-Al-Yaman.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:40:00.000+04:00 How Ayman Al Yaman channels online attention into education, autism awareness, economic relief Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/friday/how-a-19-year-old-economist-is-turning-theory-into-real-world-simulations-1.500654275 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/09g9r4h3/Chandrini-Sugumar.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:38:00.000+04:00 How a 19-year-old economist is turning theory into real-world simulations Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/friday/how-a-12-year-old-is-helping-children-breathe-easier-build-sustainable-future-1.500654257 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/xoetxshy/Nakshatra.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:36:00.000+04:00 How a 12-year-old is helping children breathe easier, build sustainable future Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/friday/smarter-way-to-water-grade-12-innovator-builds-drone-to-keep-dubais-green-spaces-alive-1.500654236 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/q7cnmrgp/Anthony.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:34:00.000+04:00 Smarter Way to Water: Grade 12 innovator builds drone to keep Dubai’s green spaces alive Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/friday/how-dubai-teen-creates-low-cost-hydration-tablets-for-heat-protection-1.500654222 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/hrjflycn/Jash-Jain.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:32:00.000+04:00 How Dubai teen creates low-cost hydration tablets for heat protection Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/friday/purpose-in-pink-17-year-old-builds-ai-platform-to-support-breast-cancer-patients-1.500654196 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/wdj9r0je/Saiyette.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:30:00.000+04:00 Purpose in Pink: 17-year-old builds AI platform to support breast cancer patients Friday, Friday https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/who-is-sonal-dinusha-is-the-star-who-stunned-india-sri-lankas-next-big-thing-1.500654830 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/rhy3s5vg/20260827412f.jpg Is Sonal Dinusha the next big thing to come out from Sri Lanka? https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/rhy3s5vg/20260827412f.jpg Is Sonal Dinusha the next big thing to come out from Sri Lanka? Gulf News en 2026-08-28T06:07:00.000+04:00 Who is Sonal Dinusha? Is the star who stunned India Sri Lanka's next big thing? Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/gta-6s-real-fantasy-is-complicated-love-not-crime-inside-netflixs-26-minute-extended-look-gameplay-1.500654847 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-19/cwtt5aie/ANI_20260713080101.jpg GTA 6 is set to arrive on 19 November 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S Gulf News en 2026-08-28T05:58:17.116+04:00 GTA 6's real fantasy is complicated love, not crime: Inside Netflix’s 26-minute ‘Extended Look’ gameplay Entertainment, Technology, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/902-wickets-and-counting-pakistans-mohammad-abbas-joins-elite-company-after-lords-four-wicket-haul-1.500654821 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/8dsdtbvo/newsml_afp_com_20260827T170944Z_doc_c6nm27m.jpeg Pakistan's Muhammad Abbas (L) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's Jofra Archer (unseen) for 14 runs on day one of the second test match between England and Pakistan at Lord's cricket ground in London on August 27, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/8dsdtbvo/newsml_afp_com_20260827T170944Z_doc_c6nm27m.jpeg Pakistan's Muhammad Abbas (L) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's Jofra Archer (unseen) for 14 runs on day one of the second test match between England and Pakistan at Lord's cricket ground in London on August 27, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/81rmz555/Abbas-stats-before-the-Lords-test Abbas - stats before the Lords test Gulf News en 2026-08-28T05:30:00.000+04:00 902 wickets and counting: Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas joins elite company after Lord's four-wicket haul Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/how-the-uae-is-compressing-a-century-of-institutional-learning-1.500653236 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/htod0z34/Copy-of-OPN-UAE-EDUCATION-1-Read-Only.jpg A new school does not have to discover everything for itself. It can inherit experience before it has accumulated much of its own. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/595g5ppw/Bernard.jpg Bernard J. West Gulf News en 2026-08-28T05:12:00.000+04:00 How the UAE is compressing a century of institutional learning Op-Eds, Education, Education, UAE schools, Dubai private schools https://gulfnews.com/uae/emirati-man-drowns-off-mykonos-during-greek-holiday-1.500654893 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/mkhoxiv0/IMG-20260827-WA0347.jpg Badr Al Harmi was remembered by friends and residents as a respected and kind-hearted member of the Ras Al Khaimah community. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/y0oblmf0/IMG-20260827-WA0346.jpg Badr Abdullah Mohammed Al Harmi, a government employee from Al Mairid area of Ras Al Khaimah, was the only son of his parents and is survived by four sisters. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-28/nb8ah7fo/IMG-20260827-WA0341-1.jpg In a touching tribute, friends and well-wishers launched a community fundraising campaign that succeeded in covering the costs of building two mosques and a water well in his memory before his burial. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T04:48:33.145+04:00 Emirati man drowns off Mykonos during Greek holiday UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/magnitude-6-earthquake-strikes-in-gulf-of-aden-1.500654875 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/01/16/Earthquake_185b97dfba4_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T04:36:46.346+04:00 Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes in Gulf of Aden Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/qatar-pm-meets-iran-president-in-tehran-pezeshkian-said-iran-and-qatar-remained-two-countries-of-friends-and-brothers-despite-what-he-called-recent-bitter-events-1.500654873 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/xlcowl5k/ANI_20260827232202.jpg Qatar Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani meets Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran (Photo/X/@MofaQatar_EN) Gulf News en 2026-08-28T04:11:45.965+04:00 Qatar PM meets Iran President in Tehran: Pezeshkian said Iran and Qatar remained 'two countries of friends and brothers' despite what he called recent 'bitter events' Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/syria-president-appoints-kurdish-leader-mazloum-abdi-as-his-adviser-1.500654829 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-25/ps2ekb8d/newsml_afp_com_20260825T184427Z_doc_c6gx23b.jpeg Mazloum Abdi (front), leader of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), arrives before a televised speech at the People's Palace in Damascus on August 25, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/08jz0ump/newsml_afp_com_20260820T180522Z_doc_c66k963.jpeg Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander-in-chief Mazloum Abdi, speaks during a press conference in Syria's northeastern city of Hasakeh on December 6, 2024. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T03:51:32.207+04:00 Syria president appoints Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi as his adviser Mazloum Abdi, Syrian presidency, Kurdish integration, Syrian Democratic Forces, Ahmed al-Sharaa, Kurdish autonomy, SDF dissolution, Syrian army, Islamic State, Kurdish rights, Damascus deal, US envoy, Kurdish language, Syrian Kurds, regional stability https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/stars-and-stripes-publisher-editor-and-reporter-sue-pentagon-to-challenge-their-firings-1.500654837 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/n715ri87/preview.jpg FILE - The Pentagon is seen from the air, July 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) Gulf News en 2026-08-28T03:44:28.952+04:00 Stars and Stripes publisher, editor and reporter sue Pentagon to challenge their firings stars stripes pentagon censorship media lawsuit, Stars and Stripes, Pentagon lawsuit, press freedom, First Amendment, military news, Max Lederer, Erik Slavin, Lara Korte, Trump administration, editorial independence, media censorship, U.S. military, Abraham Lincoln, Democracy Defenders, press rights https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-officials-tie-cyclospora-outbreak-involving-iceberg-lettuce-to-3-more-states-1.500654833 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/7adm3km3/preview.jpg This undated photo taken through a microscope and provided by the CDC shows Cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts found in a fresh stool sample which had been prepared with a formalin solution and stained with safranin. (CDC via AP, File) Gulf News en 2026-08-28T03:24:16.301+04:00 US officials tie cyclospora outbreak involving iceberg lettuce to 3 more states lettuce cyclospora FDA CDC outbreak Mexico https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-orders-lake-ontario-to-be-renamed-lake-america-2-1.500654767 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/0xvxmmrt/newsml_afp_com_20260827T000000Z_PH_GTY_2291733802.jpeg A map labeling Lake Ontario as "Lake America" is displayed as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on August 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America" amid an ongoing trade war between the US and Canada. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T03:17:09.750+04:00 Trump orders Lake Ontario to be renamed 'Lake America' Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/irans-hormuz-leverage-risks-becoming-a-strategic-liability-and-ultimately-backfire-1.500654854 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/zdhzyjab/37.jpg Vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T02:53:11.453+04:00 Iran's Hormuz leverage risks becoming a 'strategic liability' — will ultimately backfire, says Saudi Prince Mena, Saudi https://gulfnews.com/technology/meet-vinod-khosla-why-he-thinks-era-of-abundance-is-possible-1.500654803 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/thwcyjk8/newsml_afp_com_20260408T000000Z_PH_GTY_2270477043.jpeg Indian-American billionaire Vinod Khosla. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T02:13:47.299+04:00 Meet Indian-American billionaire Vinod Khosla: Why he thinks 'era of abundance' is possible Technology, India https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/new-us-aircraft-carrier-to-deploy-to-the-middle-east-report-1.500654819 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/04/13/The-aircraft-carrier-USS-Theodore-Roosevelt-_17174751618_large.jpg The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits the Pacific Ocean while conducting a tailored ship’s training availability off the coast of Southern California on April 30, 2017. The Sailor assigned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) who was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the US Naval Hospital Guam April 9 died of COVID-related complications reported by the US Navy on April 13, 2020. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-31/ql9fzr2y/Abraham.jpg File photo: A US Navy officer walks past fighter jets sitting on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. A US naval strike group led by this aircraft carrier has deployed to Middle Eastern waters, the US said on January 26, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T01:38:21.867+04:00 New US aircraft carrier to deploy to the Middle East: report Americas, Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/quick-commerce-expands-to-477-cities-as-players-target-smaller-untapped-markets-clsa-1.500653779 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/arqkiuf0/ANI_20260827052958.jpg A CLSA report shows dark stores are now spread across 477 cities in India, as newer players target untapped geographies while established companies deepen their networks in key markets. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T01:32:13.429+04:00 Quick commerce expands to 477 cities as players target smaller, untapped markets: CLSA quick commerce, dark stores, Blinkit, Zepto, Flipkart Minutes, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, Tier-2 cities, CLSA report, India ecommerce, delivery apps, network density, first-mover, untapped markets, urban logistics https://gulfnews.com/opinion/the-philippines-doesnt-just-vote-for-policies-it-votes-for-a-show-1.500654813 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-14/zrukh3vl/newsml_afp_com_20260714T100649Z_doc_c24r3g4.jpeg Senator Robin Padilla drinks from a bottle of water during the impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte at the Philippine Senate in Pasay, Metro Manila on July 14, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/0d4jsf3a/Dado-Banatao.jpg Diosdado P. Banatao was a Filipino electrical engineer who worked in the high-tech industry, credited with having developed the first 10-Mbit Ethernet CMOS chip, the first system logic chipset compatible with IBM's PC/XT and the PC/AT, and one of the first graphical user interface (GUI) accelerators.He co-founded Mostron, Chips and Technologies, and S3 Graphics. Banatao was born in Iguig, Cagayan, Philippines on May 23, 1946. Known for his philanthropic works, Banatao died a Silicon Valley billionaire on December 25, 2025. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/iio6uoql/newsml_afp_com_20260804T080917Z_doc_c3wc8mq.jpeg Philippine Senate (assembled as impeachment court) presiding officer Francis Escudero (R) and Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian gesture during the trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte at the senate in Pasay city, Metro Manila on August 4, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/nmgo4i23/gulfnews2026-07-074qdq0guhScreengrab-vp-sara-3Mar2026-Sara-Dutertes-threats-bribery-allegations-replayed-at-House-hearing-2048x1133.avif A screengrab from Vice President Sara Duterte's online media briefing in November 2024 captures the moment she made expletives-laden remarks that prosecutors say threatened President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and then-House Speaker Martin Romualdez — statements that have become one of the most hotly contested pieces of evidence in her Senate impeachment trial. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/heh6aurl/newsml_afp_com_20260813T055159Z_doc_c4jm89e.jpeg People march as they protest against Pax Silica, a US-led initiative, in Manila on August 13, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T01:23:38.559+04:00 The Philippines doesn't just vote for policies — it votes for a show Opinion, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/why-sharjahs-al-maleh-and-fishing-festival-is-worth-a-visit-this-weekend-1.500654801 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/3u9uagys/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-23.55.39-4.jpeg 13th edition of the Al Maleh and Fishing Festival at Al Hisn Island in Dibba Al Hisn https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/g1bnlj0d/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-23.55.36-2.jpeg The event has featured the participation of more than 80 exhibitors across pavilions https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/ujj1gfiq/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-23.55.38.jpeg Hessa Alhosani, marketing and communication director of Sharjah International Marine Sports Club https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/bsg62776/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-23.55.37-3.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/ff6c1g3c/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-23.55.39-2.jpeg Sour Tasty booth https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/oqzvolzf/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-23.55.38-2.jpeg Wesal Sultan Sulaiman Ali Aldhuhoori, from the legal affairs department of the Sharjah Economic Development Authority https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/mtajk9g1/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-23.55.38-3.jpeg Sheikha Ahmed Aldhouri, head of the trade names section of the Sharjah Economic Development Authority https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/6wps5lwz/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-23.55.38-5.jpeg Fatima Ali Boharoon, research assistant at Gulf Aquaculture https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/9tstfrbe/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-23.55.36-3.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/hroili6g/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-23.55.36-5.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/ebmf6zfk/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-23.55.39-3.jpeg Manar Mohamed, owner of Atiaf Aloud https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/tj1d7p0y/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-22.24.47.jpeg Mohammed Ahmed Al Shehhi, board member of the SCCI https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/kflmo1pe/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-27-at-23.55.39-5.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-28T00:32:09.448+04:00 Why Sharjah's Al Maleh and Fishing Festival is worth a visit this weekend people, UAE, UAE, events, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/uae-friday-sermon-honours-prophet-muhammads-life-and-legacy-1.500654799 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/fvw0ow9y/1_16a080f8cd7_817040_2379459538_16a080f8cd7_large.jpg Friday sermon urges Muslims to follow the Prophet’s example and encourages students, parents and teachers as the new academic year begins. Gulf News en 2026-08-28T00:05:00.197+04:00 UAE Friday sermon honours Prophet Muhammad’s life and legacy people https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-launches-back-to-school-campaign-for-202627-academic-year-1.500654794 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-22/wddao9no/UAE-Ministry-of-Education-Stock The UAE Ministry of Education campaign will engage students, schools, families and the wider community. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T23:48:40.236+04:00 UAE launches back-to-school campaign for 2026–27 academic year Education https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-steps-up-humanitarian-aid-for-flood-hit-nepal-with-10m-package-1.500654693 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/7hu7dz4n/newsml_afp_com_20260827T080030Z_doc_c6lj4nq.jpeg People watch from a rooftop as houses lay deluged in sludge after flash floods at Trishuli in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 27, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T23:10:31.213+04:00 UAE steps up humanitarian aid for flood-hit Nepal with $10m package UAE aid, Nepal floods, humanitarian aid, flood relief, Nepal disaster, Sheikh Mohamed, UAE Aid Agency, Nepal-China floods, flash floods, landslides, missing persons, global solidarity, emergency response, natural disasters, Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/donald-trump-renames-lake-ontario-lake-america-amid-trade-war-with-canada-1.500654752 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/58yx38xq/newsml_afp_com_20260827T000000Z_PH_GTY_2291733364.jpeg A map labeling Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' is displayed as US President Donald Trump takes a question from a reporter after signing an executive order during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on August 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T22:38:31.979+04:00 Donald Trump renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ amid trade war with Canada Americas, Donald Trump https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/el-niño-is-getting-stronger-and-climate-change-may-be-why-1.500654747 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-28/wka15vh6/preview.jpg Bleached coral is visible at the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, off the coast of Galveston, Texas, in the Gulf of Mexico. Gulf News en 2026-08-27T22:35:31.034+04:00 El Niño is getting stronger — and climate change may be why Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/iran-war-enters-sixth-month-as-donald-trumps-goals-keep-shifting-1.500654741 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/2qf3gfgo/newsml_afp_com_20260827T173416Z_doc_c6nn3mr.jpeg US President Donald Trump Gulf News en 2026-08-27T22:28:54.091+04:00 Iran war enters sixth month as Donald Trump's goals keep shifting Americas, Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-president-vps-offer-condolences-to-nepal-president-over-flood-landslide-victims-1.500654668 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-27/z8lk4icv/sh806nn01ka1mgspo.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/p7ilg0ye/nepals_1787741847234.jpg Residents look at houses partially submerged in muddy water after flash floods at Trishuli Bazar in Nepal Gulf News en 2026-08-27T21:22:19.862+04:00 UAE President, VPs offer condolences to Nepal President over flood, landslide victims Government