https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/serena-williams-returns-to-centre-stage-at-cincinnati-open-with-venus-1.500642979 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/f2jjcq5o/newsml_afp_com_20220901T000000Z_PH_GTY_1420005282.jpeg Serena Williams with Venus Williams Gulf News en 2026-08-17T00:50:44.478+04:00 Serena Williams returns to centre stage at Cincinnati Open with Venus Tennis, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/world/israel-strikes-lebanon-as-iran-us-tensions-escalate-2-1.500642381 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/i61wjq62/gulfnews2026-08-09ge403fpkHormuz.avif GCC, Hamas and US forces pulled into escalating conflict stretching from Gaza to Hormuz https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/uflxq7tt/190225_Kushner_resources1_16a4a16a6e5_large.jpg White House adviser Jared Kushner. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/9ynhahwn/HP2SDizW0AE6eDh.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T00:17:55.059+04:00 Israel strikes Lebanon as Iran-US tensions rise; Oman holds Hormuz talks World, Gulf, Mena, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/ronaldo-and-georginas-first-wedding-photos-revealed-why-they-chose-a-living-room-ceremony-1.500642962 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/z53fv1yc/FotoJet-10.jpg Inside Ronaldo and Georgina’s intimate living room wedding and family-first vows https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/9gx6qjc0/m.PNG Inside Ronaldo and Georgina’s intimate living room wedding and family-first vows https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/jdvkztic/HP2e9PGWEAACO33.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T00:15:07.719+04:00 Ronaldo and Georgina’s first wedding photos revealed: Why they chose a living room ceremony Football, Lifestyle, football, Cristiano Ronaldo, FIFA World Cup, viral https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/spanish-soldier-killed-battling-aragon-wildfire-amid-heatwave-1.500642957 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/96avwglp/WILDFIRE_55_1597915162836_1740b2a68d5_original_ratio.jpg Massive Aragon wildfire threatens historic monasteries, forces evacuations Gulf News en 2026-08-16T23:33:40.950+04:00 Spanish soldier killed battling Aragon wildfire amid heatwave Europe, spain https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/existing-blood-pressure-drug-may-slow-rare-childhood-brain-disease-study-2-1.500642747 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/uym5lhop/rch06c3f1ka19dfpo.jpg Blood pressure drug guanabenz shows promise in slowing rare fatal childhood brain disease, study finds Gulf News en 2026-08-16T23:16:10.882+04:00 Existing blood pressure drug may slow rare childhood brain disease: Study Health, Health https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-tensions-centcom-chief-praises-uss-abraham-lincoln-crew-resilience-1.500642945 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/3qjrrtg2/newsml_afp_com_20260814T123244Z_doc_c4nf7zq.jpeg Middle East tour highlights US naval role, crew morale during rising Iran tensions Gulf News en 2026-08-16T23:04:28.203+04:00 US-Iran tensions: CENTCOM chief praises USS Abraham Lincoln crew’s resilience Mena, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/hollywood/spider-man-stays-no-1-as-summer-box-office-crosses-42-billion-milestone-1.500642925 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/cdpa7fih/brandnewday.webp Zendaya and Tom Holland in Spider Man in Spider-Man Brand New Day Gulf News en 2026-08-16T22:09:12.054+04:00 Spider-Man stays No. 1 as summer box office crosses $4.2 billion milestone HollyWood, hollywood, movies https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/belgiums-pocognoli-named-new-scotland-manager-1.500642924 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-01/ercnujj5/newsml_afp_com_20260601T171149Z_doc_b4nb9t3.jpeg Monaco's Belgian coach Sebastien Pocognoli applauds at the end of the UEFA Champions League league phase day 8 football match between AS Monaco and Juventus at the Stade Louis II in the Principality of Monaco on January 28, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T22:02:03.677+04:00 Belgium's Pocognoli named new Scotland manager Football, football, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-rta-expands-bus-on-demand-service-to-three-new-areas-1.500642921 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/lzeepcmg/HP3H631XsAAxVjS.jpg Flexible app bookings boost first- and last-mile links across the city Gulf News en 2026-08-16T21:56:46.842+04:00 Dubai RTA expands Bus-On-Demand service to three new areas Transport, RTA, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistani-tiktok-star-28-with-13m-followers-shot-dead-near-islamabad-1.500642899 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/o0is88g7/newsss.PNG Pakistani TikTok star shot dead in Taxila amid probe into alleged threats Gulf News en 2026-08-16T21:18:55.420+04:00 Pakistani TikTok star, 28, with 1.3m followers shot dead; sister injured Pakistan, Pakistan, viral, social https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egypt-unearths-major-discoveries-along-ancient-horus-military-route-1.500642886 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/qt6hb8di/Discoveries-in-Egypt.webp The discoveries at the site in Qantara include the outer wall of a sanctuary surrounding a large temple associated with the ancient Egyptian city of Mesen. Archaeologists found the wall’s gateways, internal chambers and successive construction layers. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T21:04:03.618+04:00 Egypt unearths major discoveries along ancient Horus military route Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/turkey-seizes-gold-worth-millions-detains-süleymancılar-leaders-in-major-raids-1.500642880 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/xo8sj8m1/gold__gold_price__gold_bars__gold_coins__gold_graph_185d5292c3b_original_ratio.jpg Police seized gold worth millions of US dollars after carrying out coordinated raids at 123 addresses across 17 provinces under an investigation led by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office. Kuriş was among those detained during the operation. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T21:03:48.470+04:00 Turkey seizes gold worth millions, detains Süleymancılar leaders in major raids Mena, Turkey https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-bans-mobile-vendors-from-operating-in-nine-locations-1.500642872 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/460e83t6/Food-truck.webp The regulations governing mobile vendor activities, including mobile carts, food trucks and other sales outlets, were designed to ensure road safety, maintain smooth traffic flow and protect the proper use of public facilities while enhancing quality of life in cities. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T21:03:17.816+04:00 Saudi Arabia bans mobile vendors from operating in nine locations Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/ronaldo-drops-retirement-bombshell-after-world-cup-heartbreak-my-last-year-of-football-1.500642885 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/p74a1im4/ronaldo.PNG Ronaldo weighs retirement while mapping post-football travels and padel https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/jfsyeoyw/ronaldo.PNG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/c6v1ak7c/HP2e9PGWEAACO33.jpg Legend eyes farewell season as he plans life beyond the pitch with family Gulf News en 2026-08-16T20:30:46.740+04:00 Ronaldo drops retirement bombshell after World Cup heartbreak: ‘My last year of football’ Football, football, Cristiano Ronaldo, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-s-60-day-iran-deadline-expires-the-war-doesn-t-1.500642830 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/yon6ar4a/trump1111_1786890607991.jpg President Donald Trump speaks at the David Mack Center for Training and Intelligence, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Garden City, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) (Photo: AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) Gulf News en 2026-08-16T20:12:11.917+04:00 Trump’s 60-day Iran deadline expires. The war goes on Mena, Americas, Gulf, Business, Donald Trump, americas, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-and-seven-nations-issue-joint-statement-on-gaza-peace-plan-1.500642875 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/z468h2eb/HP2whphbEAAAvI9.jpg Arab and Muslim ministers say Israel now bears full responsibility for blocking Gaza peace plan Gulf News en 2026-08-16T20:11:38.093+04:00 UAE and seven nations issue joint statement on Gaza peace plan Government, Mena, UAE, Gaza https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/why-perfume-can-feel-like-a-time-machine-1.500637450 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/cf761d8x/scentmemories-1.png A glowing perfume bottle evokes memories of moments from the past. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T20:00:00.000+04:00 Why perfume can feel like a time machine Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/kerala-woman-arrested-for-allegedly-duping-51-job-seekers-with-oman-offers-1.500642844 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/qie6l68n/iStockphoto.avif Accused allegedly used fake address, travelled to Gulf before airport arrest Gulf News en 2026-08-16T19:29:34.557+04:00 Kerala woman arrested for allegedly duping 51 job seekers with Oman offers India, kerala, india https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/indias-housing-future-lies-in-climate-smart-design-1.500642835 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/w02o680o/eco-house-of-Kishore-1.jpg Kishor Mathew and Betty’s eco house in Kottayam, Kerala, designed by architect and Elemental founder Amrutha Kishor https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/bg9ghmdj/Mathew-and-wife-Betty.jpeg Kishor Mathew and his wife Betty https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/yajppbf3/Amrutha_Kishor___Headshot.jpg Amrutha Kishor, Architect and founder, Elemental https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/hp7kmbmd/Samyag_Shah_2___Marathon_Realty.jpg Samyag M. Shah, Director, Marathon Nextgen Realty https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/c5d5q0i9/anil_pharande.jpg Anil Pharande, Founder & Chairman, Pharande Spaces Gulf News en 2026-08-16T18:58:16.803+04:00 India's housing future lies in climate-smart design GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/devdutt-padikkal-marks-comeback-with-classy-167-against-sri-lanka-1.500642491 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/48vhhiqf/newsml_afp_com_20260816T102941Z_doc_c4rr2v9.jpeg India's Devdutt Padikkal plays a shot during the second day of the first Test match against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 16, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T18:41:55.384+04:00 Devdutt Padikkal marks comeback with classy 167 against Sri Lanka Cricket https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/how-india-turned-payments-into-participation-1.500642824 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/sc22ojs3/Su260815IndiaDigitalshutterstock2243984883.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/60hh6987/Ritesh_Shukla_as_CEO___NPCI_International_Payments_Limited.jpg Ritesh Shukla, MD and CEO of NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/1ooiwncn/Ranadurjay_Talukdar.jpg Ranadurjay Talukdar, Partner and Payments Sector Leader, EY India https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/ncygfgp5/Su260815IndiaDigitalshutterstock2730005839.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T18:36:55.739+04:00 How India turned payments into participation GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/strait-of-hormuz-standoff-three-vessels-attacked-in-72-hours-as-threat-stays-severe-1.500642826 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/gxgw9xa6/n2.PNG Three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz over the past 72 hours, according to the latest maritime security assessment. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/jqdpfj7k/n3.PNG Three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz over the past 72 hours, according to the latest maritime security assessment. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T18:35:27.513+04:00 Strait of Hormuz standoff: Three vessels attacked in 72 hours as threat stays severe Mena, Donald Trump, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/thumbay-group-three-decades-of-transforming-healthcare-and-education-1.500642825 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/11s0z08n/Dr-Thumbay-Moideen.jpg Dr Thumbay Moideen, Founder President, Thumbay Group. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T18:31:28.558+04:00 Thumbay Group: Three decades of transforming healthcare and education GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/sbi-digital-first-customer-first-nation-always-1.500642822 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/9t9a1hzf/SBI-Corporate-Building-SBI-Logo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T18:23:40.373+04:00 SBI: Digital first, customer first, nation always GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/nikai-group-eighty-years-of-freedom-one-enduring-spirit-1.500642818 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/g3cny1zl/Nikai.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T18:20:21.856+04:00 Nikai Group: Eighty years of freedom, one enduring spirit GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iraq-recovers-20-million-60kg-of-gold-in-widening-oil-corruption-case-1.500642792 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/fvhlesu6/Iraq.jpg The latest seizure comprised $20.34 million, 200 million Iraqi dinars and 60kg of gold, as well as seven vehicles, according to the judiciary. It is the latest in a series of large asset recoveries since the investigation intensified. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T18:15:47.454+04:00 Iraq recovers $20 million, 60kg of gold in widening oil corruption case Mena, Iraq https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/fujairah-seizes-21-illegal-fishing-traps-near-marine-reserves-1.500642805 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/0ju78gg2/HP2DaqIaUAAOhVR.jpg Inspectors confiscated 21 gargour, traditional fishing traps widely used in the region. Some were found close to the boundaries of marine reserves, while others were discovered inside protected areas. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T18:13:45.012+04:00 Fujairah seizes 21 illegal fishing traps near marine reserves Environment, Fujairah https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/lulu-exchange-marks-indias-independence-day-celebrates-enduring-indiauae-bond-1.500642810 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/8p06v90n/Lulu-Exchange.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T18:06:55.934+04:00 LuLu Exchange marks India’s Independence Day, celebrates enduring India–UAE bond GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/two-nations-one-heart-ibpc-dubai-celebrates-indias-80th-independence-day-1.500642801 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/lu0mguc6/Ind.jpg Consul General of India to Dubai and Northern Emirates Dr E. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, Dr Sahitya Chaturvedi, Siddharth Balachandran and Sarah al Muhaideb. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T17:58:54.874+04:00 ‘Two nations, one heart’: IBPC Dubai celebrates India’s 80th Independence Day Corporate-News, UAE https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/fursa-consulting-how-trade-technology-and-talent-power-india-uae-ties-1.500642802 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/f6zxfc4e/Fursa.jpg Abdul Moiz Khan, Founder and CEO, Fursa Consulting Gulf News en 2026-08-16T17:57:35.930+04:00 Fursa Consulting: How trade, technology and talent power India-UAE ties GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/from-india-to-israel-to-us-how-a-fake-iran-nuclear-quote-went-global-1.500642799 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-14/e2mzgdc0/preview.jpg File photo of Benjamin Netanyahu addressing the UN on Iran’s nuclear programme. A fabricated quote about Tehran’s nuclear ambitions later found its way into an Aug. 5 speech by the Israeli prime minister. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-09/7pvkcl36/Ahmad-Vahidi.png Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, who heads Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, has become a major player in formulating Iran’s tough stance in negotiating a possible end to the war with the United States. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T17:55:16.282+04:00 From India to Israel to US: How a fake Iran nuclear quote went global Mena, Americas, iran nuclear programme, Israel, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/india-uae-set-new-global-benchmark-in-digital-transformation-and-smart-governance-1.500642798 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/09/28/James-Mathew-UHY-for-web_18384951d41_large.jpg James Mathew, CEO & Managing Partner, UHY James Gulf News en 2026-08-16T17:50:13.630+04:00 India, UAE set new global benchmark in digital transformation and smart governance GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/what-uae-residents-need-to-know-this-evening-as-us-iran-standoff-disrupt-regional-travel-and-shipping-1.500642785 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/pgiax6b9/newsml_afp_com_20260810T183346Z_doc_c4cg2we.jpeg Iranian women enjoy a dip in the sea as vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, in southern Iran on August 10, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T17:31:57.262+04:00 What UAE residents need to know this evening as US-Iran standoff disrupts regional travel and shipping Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/sobha-realty-how-indias-legacy-of-enterprise-is-shaping-a-shared-future-with-the-uae-1.500642790 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/s54jr0ed/Sobha.jpg PNC Menon, Founder, Sobha Group Gulf News en 2026-08-16T17:30:55.349+04:00 Sobha Realty: How India’s legacy of enterprise is shaping a shared future with the UAE GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-updates-hajj-accommodation-rules-ahead-of-2027-pilgrimage-season-1.500642765 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/dppxsadz/Hajj.webp The updated requirements cover operational readiness, safety and maintenance standards, continuity of essential services and compliance with operating requirements aimed at providing pilgrims with a safe and well-organised stay. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T17:29:21.288+04:00 Saudi Arabia updates Hajj accommodation rules ahead of 2027 pilgrimage season Saudi, Hajj https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-plants-more-than-14-million-seasonal-flowers-develops-new-parks-1.500642769 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/cp4oph4h/Green-spaces-in-Abu-Dhabi.jpg The municipality also carried out several projects to upgrade public parks, including improvements to Al Bahia Park. The project involved renewing flooring and playground equipment, installing modern lighting columns and adding rubberised surfaces in line with high quality standards. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T17:27:56.764+04:00 Abu Dhabi plants more than 14 million seasonal flowers, develops new parks UAE, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-civil-defence-issues-safety-advisory-jazan-residents-urged-to-follow-guidance-1.500642778 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/10/18/SAUDI-FLAG_18b43727dad_large.jpg Civil Defense highlights emergency steps to reduce risk to lives and property Gulf News en 2026-08-16T17:20:37.170+04:00 Saudi Civil Defence issues safety advisory: Jazan residents urged to follow guidance Saudi, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, US-Israel-Iran war, houthis https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/vfs-global-helps-accelerate-a-shared-vision-for-2047-1.500642773 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/bmrs3jbo/VFSNewshutterstock2507123633.jpg.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T17:13:24.768+04:00 VFS Global helps accelerate a shared vision for 2047 GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-india-travel-advisory-expect-tighter-airport-checks-until-august-20-1.500642761 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-04/zty16e8e/Indigo-2.jpg Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru among Indian hubs enforcing enhanced screening Gulf News en 2026-08-16T17:10:06.536+04:00 UAE-India travel advisory: Expect tighter airport checks until August 20 Aviation, India, UAE, india, air india, India UAE travel, travel https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-s-2-5bn-rail-overhaul-trains-to-hit-160km-h-on-key-route-1.500642756 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-18/voqwfjfy/newsml_afp_com_20260318T125028Z_doc_a3qz3t6.jpeg The first phase of the long-delayed Main Line-1 (ML-1) project will cover the 480km Karachi-Rohri/Sukkur section. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T16:48:10.985+04:00 Pakistan’s $2.5b rail overhaul: Trains to hit 160km/h on key route Pakistan, Transport, Pakistan, transport https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-arrests-14542-residency-border-and-labour-law-violators-in-a-week-1.500642746 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/366rp87i/Residency-and-labour-violators.webp The total included 7,216 people detained for residency violations, 3,843 for breaches of border security regulations and 3,483 for labour law violations. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T16:44:38.601+04:00 Saudi Arabia arrests 14,542 residency, border and labour law violators in a week Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/how-indian-family-turns-ajman-farm-into-refuge-for-300-stranded-travellers-1.500642752 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/whggb4z2/1XL-Read-Only.jpg Dhiraj Jain, Founder & Chairman, 1XL Holdings, Mamata Dhiraj Jain, Founder & MD, Co-Founder Jainam and Jivika with Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T16:29:35.750+04:00 How Indian family turns Ajman farm into refuge for 300 stranded travellers GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/flying-from-visakhapatnam-what-changes-from-august-17-all-you-need-to-know-1.500642741 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/h1q900hx/bhogapuram.gif From 12.01am on August 17, scheduled commercial passenger flights to and from Visakhapatnam will operate from Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, in Vizianagaram district. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/wokuxfqk/vizag-airport.gif The airport, which shares facilities with the Indian Navy’s INS Dega, will not shut entirely. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T16:13:54.772+04:00 Flying from Visakhapatnam? What changes from August 17 — all you need to know India, Aviation, india, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/alex-eala-soars-to-career-high-world-no-18-1.500642740 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/tcnp1dnm/newsml_afp_com_20260815T000000Z_PH_GTY_2290624774.jpeg Rising WTA contender builds on deep runs with minimal points to defend Gulf News en 2026-08-16T16:05:15.957+04:00 Alex Eala soars to career-high world No 18 Tennis, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-gym-gloves-and-lifting-accessories-on-amazonae-2026-five-picks-for-stronger-training-1.500636178 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/m3b4zovy/gymaccesories-1.png Gym gloves and lifting accessories ready for training Gulf News en 2026-08-16T16:00:00.000+04:00 Best gym gloves and lifting accessories on Amazon.ae 2026: Five picks for stronger training Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-delivery-riders-get-new-e-bike-service-in-11-areas-1.500642715 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/55oul8sx/cycle.PNG Gulf News en 2026-08-16T15:36:45.423+04:00 Dubai delivery riders get new e-bike service in 11 areas Transport, RTA, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/vietnam-airlines-overshoots-runway-in-munich-has-to-return-to-airport-1.500642704 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-19/nagccwpz/newsml_afp_com_20260219T042346Z_doc_984t8t4.jpeg A Vietnam Airlines aircraft landing Gulf News en 2026-08-16T15:13:43.630+04:00 Vietnam Airlines overshoots runway in Munich, has to return to airport Aviation https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-workers-must-get-six-months-to-improve-before-performance-dismissal-1.500642692 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/el6oizfu/Oman An employer seeking to terminate an employee on the grounds of inadequate competence must first identify the specific shortcomings in the worker’s performance. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T15:00:11.231+04:00 Oman workers must get six months to improve before performance dismissal Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/indian-actress-antara-banerjee-reportedly-assaulted-officers-on-train-1.500642684 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/ewbnes9g/Antara-Banerjee Antara Banerjee Gulf News en 2026-08-16T14:47:23.987+04:00 Indian actress Antara Banerjee reportedly assaulted officers on train Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-bans-online-tobacco-sales-and-sets-minimum-age-at-21-1.500642680 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/nx8aogv1/Kuwait Under the new rules, tobacco, nicotine and nicotine-delivery products cannot be sold, delivered or otherwise provided to anyone under the age of 21. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T14:45:21.852+04:00 Kuwait bans online tobacco sales and sets minimum age at 21 Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/donald-trump-posts-kim-jong-un-photo-says-ties-remain-great-1.500642682 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/a29lx742/tumpKim.jpg Donald Trump with Kim Jong-un Gulf News en 2026-08-16T14:44:56.157+04:00 Donald Trump posts Kim Jong-un photo, says ties remain ‘great’ Americas, Donald Trump https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/its-a-very-embarrassing-moment-for-australian-cricket-1.500642679 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/925okxl1/newsml_afp_com_20260816T060303Z_doc_c4rh7cv.jpeg Bangladesh batsmen Shadman Islam (2nd L) and Mominul Haque (C) shake hands with Australian players after hitting their team's winning run on the fourth day of their first cricket Test match at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 16, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T14:43:11.269+04:00 'It’s a very embarrassing moment for Australian cricket' Cricket, cricket, Bangladesh, Australia https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah-police-honour-resident-for-reporting-suspicious-activity-1.500642672 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/o7430f6e/Shj-police The resident had noticed behaviour that raised his suspicions and responded calmly rather than intervening himself. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T14:31:14.224+04:00 Sharjah Police honour resident for reporting suspicious activity UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/when-is-the-next-solar-eclipse-two-major-events-are-coming-in-2027-1.500642667 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/idd7ntpf/Eclipse Dubai may see 53% of the Sun covered on Aug. 2, 2027, during the next solar eclipse Gulf News en 2026-08-16T14:21:57.474+04:00 When is the next solar eclipse? Two major events are coming in 2027 UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/indian-soldier-on-leave-kills-wife-claims-she-fell-from-roof-report-1.500642664 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-29/kduolemd/Stock-crime-scene Gulf News en 2026-08-16T14:17:17.855+04:00 Indian soldier on leave kills wife, claims 'she fell from roof': report India https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/the-great-irony-of-trump-s-iran-war-fighting-to-restore-what-existed-before-it-1.500642648 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-27/hklkd7ih/newsml_afp_com_20260527T000000Z_PH_GTY_2278474158.jpeg US President Donald Trump began the Iran war with sweeping ambitions, but six months later Washington’s immediate goals have narrowed considerably. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T14:16:10.973+04:00 The great irony of Trump’s Iran war: Fighting to restore what existed before conflict Mena, Americas, Gulf, Donald Trump, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/uae-motorists-offered-four-point-reduction-for-accident-free-driving-1.500642659 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/7esgs55u/NAT_190327_WEATHER_DUBAI1__Read_Only__resources1_16a30b3ea2b_original_ratio.jpg The Ministry of Interior said its “Day Without Accidents” campaign will take place on August 31, coinciding with the start of the new school year. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T14:12:33.408+04:00 UAE motorists offered four-point reduction for accident-free driving Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/how-bangladesh-crafted-partnerships-dominated-sessions-for-win-1.500642651 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/gqzyf51c/newsml_afp_com_20260816T054747Z_doc_c4rj4nq.jpeg Bangladesh players pose for a photo after their team's victory on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 16, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T13:53:08.553+04:00 How Bangladesh crafted partnerships, dominated sessions for win Cricket, Bangladesh, Australia https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/amanat-shareholders-to-get-dh75-million-interim-dividend-after-h1-profit-jumps-46-1.500642639 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/11/09/Stock-Amanat_175ac5070b8_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T13:51:22.162+04:00 Amanat shareholders to get Dh75 million interim dividend after H1 profit jumps 46% Markets https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/salik-fines-dubai-violations-list-1.500221758 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/09/27/STOCK-Salik-tollgate-Dubai_1837f95d715_large.jpg From Dh50 to Dh10,000 - here’s what triggers Salik fines and how you can prevent them. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T13:45:53.186+04:00 Salik fines in Dubai explained: Full list and how to avoid them Living-Transport, Salik https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-embassy-in-abu-dhabi-announces-walk-in-passport-services-for-some-indian-expats-in-uae-1.500642619 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/7eia5qf3/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-25-at-5.54.20-PM.jpeg Photo used for illustrative purposes Gulf News en 2026-08-16T13:29:00.982+04:00 Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi announces walk-in passport services for some Indian expats in UAE UAE, India, UAE, Indian expats, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-flights-imports-everything-uaes-residents-need-to-know-today-august-16-2026-1.500642613 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/11/19/NAT-Mina-Zayed52-1605788515433_175e0743c69_large.jpg The container terminal at Mina Zayed in Abu Dhabi. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T13:11:40.284+04:00 US-Iran war: Everything UAE's residents need to know today (August 16, 2026) UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/bridge-summit-2027-set-for-yas-island-with-year-round-global-platform-planned-1.500642615 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/uxd5gj1j/bridge-summit.jpeg The second edition of the BRIDGE summit will be held on Yas Island in collaboration with Miral, and will mark the start of the summit becoming an annual event. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T13:07:55.513+04:00 BRIDGE Summit 2027 set for Yas Island with year-round global platform planned UAE, Media https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/pan-masala-ad-row-shah-rukh-khan-ajay-devgn-tiger-shroff-face-fda-notices-1.500642606 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-15/yzrjzrsx/202509243519852.JPG Shah Rukh Khan Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:54:07.849+04:00 Pan masala ad row: Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff face FDA notices India, BollyWood, bollywood https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/khorfakkan-port-plans-capacity-expansion-to-10-million-containers-a-year-1.500642602 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/11/20/Stock-Khorfakkan-Container-Terminal_18beb901b42_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:48:05.462+04:00 Khorfakkan Port plans capacity expansion to 10 million containers a year Markets https://gulfnews.com/business/tax-news/icap-uae-chapter-brings-finance-professionals-together-for-e-invoicing-boot-camp-1.500642597 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/8369xofg/icap-photo.jpg Finance and tax professionals gathered in Abu Dhabi for an e-invoicing boot camp organised by the UAE Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:44:23.674+04:00 ICAP UAE Chapter brings finance professionals together for e-invoicing boot camp Tax News https://gulfnews.com/uae/museum-of-illusions-dubai-shuts-its-al-seef-home-after-8-years-1.500642588 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/vbdzbltq/Museum_of_illusions_16ae330d9c4_original_ratio.jpg Museum of illusions: Be ready to be baffled and laugh with joy when you venture into this museum that not only allows you to admire the artwork but also be a part of it. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:39:28.932+04:00 Museum of Illusions Dubai shuts its Al Seef home after 8 years UAE, Entertainment, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-umrah-visa-valid-for-365-days-but-bookings-required-for-every-visit-1.500642585 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/vfocopcw/Umrah The Ministry of Hajj said pilgrims holding the visa must purchase services through a licensed Umrah provider on the Nusuk platform and obtain an Umrah permit before travelling to the kingdom. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:34:47.582+04:00 Saudi Umrah visa valid for 365 days, but bookings required for every visit Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-scholarships-15-reasons-students-could-lose-their-funding-1.500642579 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/09/20/Back-to-college_17c037d2c25_large.jpg Poor performance, unauthorised employment and forged documents are among the reasons funding can be withdrawn. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:30:28.328+04:00 UAE scholarships: 15 reasons students could lose their funding Education https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-sets-water-conservation-fines-of-up-to-sr200000-1.500642580 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/es83w8qt/KSA Tampering with or removing water-saving components from sanitary fixtures will also be punishable. The fine is set at SR500 for a first offence, SR1,000 for a second and SR2,000 for a third. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:29:16.615+04:00 Saudi Arabia sets water conservation fines of up to SR200,000 Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/ad-ports-adds-trucks-ships-and-air-cargo-routes-during-strait-of-hormuz-disruption-1.500642576 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/08/24/Stock-AD-Ports-7_182cec2adea_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:24:41.776+04:00 AD Ports adds trucks, ships and air cargo routes during Strait of Hormuz disruption Markets https://gulfnews.com/food/60-of-food-waste-comes-from-homes-uae-urges-action-1.500642577 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/43g7mfgj/Food The Ministry of Climate Change said more deliberate shopping, smarter meal preparation could help families reduce waste while making better use of available resources. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:21:55.966+04:00 60% of food waste comes from homes, UAE urges action Food, Food https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-researchers-develop-first-benchmark-for-ai-across-13-arab-dialects-1.500642569 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/5xj2wa9f/UAE Arabic unites more than 400 million speakers worldwide, but one of the main challenges in AI development is that models are trained almost exclusively on Modern Standard Arabic. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:21:02.147+04:00 UAE researchers develop first benchmark for AI across 13 Arab dialects UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/offbeat/india-pm-narendra-modi-shares-morning-routine-with-peacocks-and-cows-1.500642573 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/2u0exgdg/Modi.jpg Prime Minister Modi feeds peacocks before setting off for the Red Fort for the Independence Day celebrations. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:17:56.261+04:00 India PM Narendra Modi shares morning routine with peacocks and cows Offbeat, Narendra Modi https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/our-biggest-win-ever-shanto-hails-bangladeshs-historic-triumph-over-australia-1.500642572 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/wwt1qs9x/202608163906259.jpeg Bangladesh pull off historic maiden Test win in Australia Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:17:33.046+04:00 Our biggest win ever’: Shanto hails Bangladesh’s historic triumph over Australia Cricket, cricket, Bangladesh, Australia https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/indian-sailor-wife-and-kids-found-dead-in-mumbai-home-1.500642563 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-01/w8nvdkm0/Mumbai-Skyline.jpeg Mumbai skyline Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:05:41.838+04:00 Indian sailor, wife and kids found dead in Mumbai home India https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/space42-wins-adx-approval-to-buy-back-up-to-25-of-its-shares-1.500642559 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/11/08/Stock-Yahsat_184564b842c_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:04:39.693+04:00 Space42 wins ADX approval to buy back up to 2.5% of its shares Markets https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/deepti-sharma-calls-womens-asia-cup-a-key-tournament-for-india-1.500642554 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-14/gkcnopi5/newsml_afp_com_20260614T172225Z_doc_b72k32j.jpeg India's Deepti Sharma poses after being named player of the match at the end of the team's victory in the ICC Women's T20 cricket World Cup 2026 Group A stage, Match 6 match between the India and Pakistan at Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham, central England on June 14, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T11:56:35.026+04:00 Deepti Sharma calls Women's Asia Cup a key tournament for India Cricket, ASIA CUP, cricket, india, Asia Cup https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/disney-offers-fans-an-escapist-bubble-at-d23-event-1.500642458 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/36pkv5t2/newsml_afp_com_20260814T000000Z_PH_GTY_2290546549.jpeg Josh D’Amaro, CEO, The Walt Disney Company, speaks onstage at the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event on August 14, 2026 in Anaheim, California. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T11:43:58.537+04:00 Disney offers fans an escapist bubble at D23 event Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/technology/media/meta-tests-new-ai-tool-to-detect-scams-on-whatsapp-1.500642538 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-01/h7jty477/202607013848121.jpg Users can block, report or continue chats when the new ‘Scam Alert’ feature detects suspicious activity. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T11:23:00.544+04:00 Meta tests new AI tool to detect scams on WhatsApp Media, technology, WhatsApp, Meta https://gulfnews.com/uae/have-you-tried-dubai-polices-lost-and-found-service-1.500642530 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/3bz18bpn/Dubai-Police Gulf News en 2026-08-16T11:21:32.569+04:00 Have you tried Dubai Police's lost and found service? UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/12-killed-as-bus-overturns-in-hungary-pm-magyar-1.500642506 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-30/zwpgi1lv/202505303416266.jpg 12 dead after bus overturns in Hungary Gulf News en 2026-08-16T11:11:34.379+04:00 12 killed as bus overturns in Hungary: PM Magyar World https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/passenger-discharges-weapon-at-varanasi-airport-injures-two-1.500642522 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/nxs1jsdt/STOCK_AIR_INDIA_EXPRESS_18b4367831f_original_ratio.jpg Air India Express Gulf News en 2026-08-16T11:03:40.441+04:00 Passenger discharges weapon at Varanasi airport, injures two Aviation, India https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/independence-day-celebrations-bring-pakistanis-together-in-sharjah-1.500642509 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/i12jvy6s/shj-pak-two.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/fb0el4tm/Sharjah-pak.jpg Hundreds of Pakistani expatriates gather in Sharjah to celebrate their country's Independence Day on Friday, August 14 Gulf News en 2026-08-16T10:54:38.158+04:00 Independence Day celebrations bring Pakistanis together in Sharjah Pakistan, UAE, UAE, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/cincinnati-shock-is-novak-djokovic-nearing-retirement-1.500642500 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/uve8ccm0/newsml_afp_com_20260815T000000Z_PH_GTY_2290633912.jpeg Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during a match against Thiago Agustín Tirante of Argentina on day five of the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 15, 2026 in Mason, Ohio. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T10:32:25.159+04:00 Cincinnati shock: Is Novak Djokovic nearing retirement? Tennis, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/tennis-saved-me-from-depression-aryna-sabalenka-opens-up-after-ex-boyfriends-death-1.500642471 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/lb96hbnz/newsml_afp_com_20260806T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289395482.jpeg Aryna Sabalenka acknowledges the crowd after defeating Shuai Zhang of China during day five of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 06, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T10:01:34.666+04:00 Tennis saved me from depression, Aryna Sabalenka opens up after ex-boyfriend’s death Tennis, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-facial-cleansing-brushes-on-amazonae-2026-five-devices-for-different-cleansing-routines-1.500636053 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/7i13n3sm/facialbrush-1.png Facial cleansing brushes in different styles and colors displayed in a bright, spa-inspired setting. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T10:00:00.000+04:00 Best facial cleansing brushes on Amazon.ae 2026: Five devices for different cleansing routines Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-and-pakistani-riders-share-one-road-in-uae-take-a-joint-independence-day-ride-1.500642456 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/u8xj9sdq/The-ride The riders are Indian and Pakistani. Their banner reads “Proud of UAE”. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/bvgq2ecn/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_16_at_9_43_08_AM.jpeg Riders brave the weather in Abu Dhabi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/y86ltrjv/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_16_at_9_43_07_AM__1_.jpeg A safety briefing before the ride https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/cv8c46ye/IMG_0883.jpeg Gurnam Singh (third from the left) beside Indermohan Singh (second from the left) showcasing the rider's new vest. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/vzqybf1b/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_16_at_9_43_06_AM.jpeg Mirza Khud, founder of Pakistan Riders Group https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/dyx0q67u/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_16_at_9_43_07_AM.jpeg Bikes from across the country came together on Sunday https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/hz0irj8q/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_16_at_9_50_16_AM.jpeg Jovitha Joseph, a Pakistani personal trainer, member of Pakistan Riders Group Gulf News en 2026-08-16T09:39:46.878+04:00 Indian and Pakistani riders share one road in UAE, take a joint Independence Day ride UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/cristiano-ronaldo-watches-as-al-nassr-give-ange-postecoglou-a-dream-start-1.500642459 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/76ysv1dq/AlNassr.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T09:39:25.388+04:00 Cristiano Ronaldo watches as Al Nassr give Ange Postecoglou a dream start Football, football, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/moscow-region-targeted-by-600-drones-overnight-3-people-wounded-mayor-1.500642407 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-17/9hduu1dk/newsml_afp_com_20260517T155503Z_doc_b34f9ke.jpeg Ukrainian long-range drones ready to launch Gulf News en 2026-08-16T09:17:31.409+04:00 Moscow region targeted by 600 drones overnight, 3 people wounded: mayor World https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/bangladesh-register-historic-test-win-over-australia-1.500642440 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/ts7qxbrk/newsml_afp_com_20260816T021720Z_doc_c4rc4p7.jpeg Bangladesh bowler Mehidy Hasan Miraz (2nd R) celebrates with teammate Najmul Hossain Shanto (L) after dismissing Australia's batsman Pat Cummins (2nd L) on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 16, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T09:08:12.080+04:00 Bangladesh register historic Test win over Australia Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/sport/douglass-breaks-50m-free-world-record-again-to-claim-pan-pacs-gold-1.500642380 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/9e360qiz/newsml_afp_com_20260815T000000Z_PH_GTY_2290666140.jpeg Gold medalist Kate Douglass of Team United States celebrates after breaking the world record in the Women's 50m Freestyle Final on Day 4 of the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center on August 15, 2026 in Irvine, California. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T08:54:51.165+04:00 Douglass breaks 50m free world record again to claim Pan Pacs gold Sport https://gulfnews.com/world/eastern-japan-rain-kills-nine-report-1.500642403 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/qx30qd2m/preview.jpg Cars make their way through flooded road after heavy rain in Oamishirasato, Chiba prefecture, Japan, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T08:51:51.086+04:00 Eastern Japan rain kills nine: report World, Asia https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/messi-sees-penalty-saved-as-nashville-routs-inter-miami-in-mls-1.500642392 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/6w8hjnn5/newsml_afp_com_20260815T000000Z_PH_GTY_2290651435.jpeg Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts after missing a penalty during the MLS match between Nashville SC v Inter Miami CF at GEODIS Park on August 15, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T08:48:28.450+04:00 Messi sees penalty saved as Nashville routs Inter Miami in MLS Football https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/bangladesh-on-verge-of-historic-win-in-australia-as-mehidy-takes-five-1.500642379 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/5jaf4s23/newsml_afp_com_20260816T042949Z_doc_c4rh2ct.jpeg Bangladesh bowler Mehidy Hasan Miraz celebrates after taking five Australian wickets on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 16, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T08:40:21.090+04:00 Bangladesh on verge of historic win in Australia as Mehidy takes five Cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/thousands-await-aid-after-deadly-indonesian-quake-1.500642377 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/4oo1g5xj/newsml_afp_com_20260815T105059Z_doc_c4qe9b2.jpeg A young patient is treated next to a temporary medical tent set up due to fears of aftershocks in Maumere on Flores Island on August 15, 2026, following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T08:33:59.456+04:00 Thousands await aid after deadly Indonesian quake Asia https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/hope-fades-for-finding-survivors-of-colombia-quake-as-rescued-woman-dies-1.500642374 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/bu61kgbb/newsml_afp_com_20260815T201834Z_doc_c4r42e2.jpeg Members of Civil Defense take a rest during the rescue operation after the earthquake in Pereira, Colombia, on August 15, 2026, days after a 7.4 - magnitude quake. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T08:10:15.325+04:00 Hope fades for finding survivors of Colombia quake as rescued woman dies Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/japan-aims-for-the-moons-of-mars-1.500642371 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/45bdweer/newsml_afp_com_20260813T124456Z_doc_c4kp2t6.jpeg Yasuhiro Kawakatsu (L), project manager of the Mars Moons eXploration (MMX) mission, attends a press conference at the Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane, Kagoshima prefecture on August 13, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T08:06:11.293+04:00 Japan aims for the moons of Mars World https://gulfnews.com/uae/artful-founders-samar-and-angela-on-why-play-has-no-age-1.500636325 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/bjg0mh5w/artfulbrand1-1.jpg Artful founders Samar Stradi and Angela Arnaout https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/wgwonl0v/DSCF7658.JPG Supplied https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/nzqinujs/Candy-Carnival-15-1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/8cmkugfe/DSCF7603.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/j6uqxinj/Galactic-Getaway-38.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/6ff5fzwi/DSCF2687-1.JPG Gulf News en 2026-08-16T08:00:00.000+04:00 Artful founders Samar and Angela on why 'play has no age' UAE, Living-UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/hurricane-lala-dumps-heavy-rain-on-hawaii-1.500642169 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/7qrelgb1/preview.jpg This NOAA satellite image taken at 5:22 p.m. EST on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, shows Tropical Storm Lala as it approaches Hawaii's Big Island. (NOAA via AP) Gulf News en 2026-08-16T07:59:15.429+04:00 Hurricane Lala dumps heavy rain on Hawaii Americas https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/abu-dhabi-roads-affected-by-fog-this-morning-1.500642404 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-01-11/lxnfhxrp/Fog-alert.jpeg Fog alert in Abu Dhabi Gulf News en 2026-08-16T07:49:32.929+04:00 Abu Dhabi roads affected by fog this morning Weather, Transport, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-centcom-chief-ends-high-stakes-10-day-west-asia-tour-as-uss-lincoln-prepares-to-depart-1.500642394 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/pgt6a8qt/1.PNG US CENTCOM Chief Ends High-Stakes West Asia Tour as USS Abraham Lincoln Departs Region https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/grewfp1i/HPzUseOXYAA2l9e.jpg CENTCOM commander’s 10-day Gulf tour ends as carrier strike group redeploys Gulf News en 2026-08-16T07:30:22.768+04:00 US CENTCOM chief ends high-stakes 10-day West Asia tour as USS Lincoln prepares to depart Mena, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-flight-status-today-emirates-etihad-and-air-arabia-cancellations-and-advisories-1.500642383 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 2026-08-16T07:20:23.060+04:00 UAE flight status today: Emirates, Etihad and Air Arabia cancellations and advisories Aviation, Emirates airline, India UAE travel, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bts-vs-hearing-loss-k-dramas-smash-ratings-records-txts-yeonjun-conquers-la-this-week-in-k-entertainment-1.500642355 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-22/qisvdp6y/newsml_afp_com_20260322T003058Z_doc_a48v6cq.jpeg This handout photo taken on March 21, 2026 and provided by BIGHIT MUSIC and NETFLIX shows K-pop boy group BTS member V performing during the BTS comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T07:00:00.000+04:00 BTS' V's hearing loss, K-Dramas smash ratings records, TXT's Yeonjun conquers LA: This week in K-Entertainment Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/how-ain-gold-wallet-makes-gold-and-silver-ownership-accessible-to-everyone-1.500638212 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/c5a0zqa7/Ain-Gold.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T07:00:00.000+04:00 How Ain Gold Wallet makes gold and silver ownership accessible to everyone Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-says-he-will-declare-hormuz-us-territory-pretty-soon-iran-rejects-claim-1.500641586 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/asqgc8od/newsml_afp_com_20260810T183345Z_doc_c4cf6nu.jpeg Iranians enjoy the seaside as vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, in southern Iran on August 10, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-24/jvjj7ztj/preview.jpg Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/81fajvc3/ANI_20260803072804.jpg Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/3qjrrtg2/newsml_afp_com_20260814T123244Z_doc_c4nf7zq.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/6y3pic79/Lebanon.jpg People and rescue workers gather on a destroyed house that was hit by an Israeli airstrike in Deir Al Zahrani village, southern Lebanon, on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T06:58:34.965+04:00 US-Iran tensions rise over Donald Trump’s Strait of Hormuz territory claim Mena, Donald Trump, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-might-get-five-days-of-rain-as-temperatures-reach-49c-1.500642367 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/tju2487c/RaininDubai Sunday will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times across some northern and eastern areas, where clouds may bring light rainfall. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T06:12:54.321+04:00 UAE might get five days of rain as temperatures reach 49°C Weather, Weather forecast https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/indian-american-ceo-who-fired-900-on-zoom-is-sacked-1.500642331 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/37vkgvgm/garg.gif In December 2021, he summoned more than 900 Better employees to a Zoom call just before the holiday season and abruptly told them they were being laid off. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T06:01:00.000+04:00 Indian-American CEO who fired 900 on Zoom is sacked Americas, India, Business, americas https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/ask-gulf-news-can-a-company-ask-for-car-payments-early-after-insolvency-1.500642347 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/qfgai6jp/Untitled-design-82.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T06:00:00.000+04:00 Ask Gulf News: Can a company ask for car payments early after insolvency? Ask Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/ask-gulf-news-can-a-uae-manager-claim-company-benefits-after-termination-1.500642346 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/mtlmmoxj/Untitled-design-81.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T06:00:00.000+04:00 Ask Gulf News: Can a UAE manager claim company benefits after termination? Ask Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/tatas-power-struggle-exposes-a-governance-fault-line-1.500641181 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/p845m7ce/202608123901309.jpg N. Chandrasekaran will remain chairman until his term ends on February 20, 2027, after deciding not to seek another five years following a six-month reappointment deadlock. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T05:28:00.000+04:00 Tata’s power struggle exposes a governance fault line Op-Eds, Retail, Indian economy https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/why-do-170-000-canadians-want-the-us-ambassador-kicked-out-1.500642328 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/ufvs2kdd/default.avif The petition accuses Hoekstra of repeatedly making statements that undermine Canada-US relations and of conduct critics say amounts to interference in Canadian affairs. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T05:26:00.000+04:00 Why do 170,000 Canadians want the US ambassador kicked out? Americas, Donald Trump, americas, Canada https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/inside-modi-s-speech-40-deshwasiyon-50-nods-to-youth-1.500642335 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/zofpfbau/modi_1786834753467.jpg Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets NCC cadets and students during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi on Saturday. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/lvrsg2ou/202608153904735.jpeg PM Modi highlights India Gulf News en 2026-08-16T05:02:00.000+04:00 Inside Narendra Modi’s speech: 40 ‘deshwasiyon’, 50 nods to youth India, india, Narendra Modi https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-lottery-reveals-first-name-of-dh5-million-winner-who-missed-dh30-million-by-one-number-1.500642320 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/sbkix22e/Dh5-m-win.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T05:00:00.000+04:00 UAE Lottery reveals first name of Dh5 million winner who missed Dh30 million by one number UAE, UAE, The UAE Lottery https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-summer-flights-how-to-save-money-on-high-airfares-and-get-more-for-your-ticket-1.500641043 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/2pmhrfip/Your_flight_booking_conspiracy_theories__debunked_187c2aa19da_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T05:00:00.000+04:00 UAE summer flights: How to save money on high airfares and get more for your ticket Aviation, Travel, Etihad Airways, Emirates Group, Emirates airline, travel, Air Arabia https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/rahmat-shahs-century-powers-afghanistan-to-4-0-odi-series-sweep-over-ireland-1.500642287 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/srrpc4x6/newsml_afp_com_20250221T160431Z_doc_36yd6p7.jpeg Afghanistan's Rahmat Shah Gulf News en 2026-08-15T23:52:02.386+04:00 Rahmat Shah’s century powers Afghanistan to 4-0 ODI series sweep over Ireland Cricket, Afghanistan https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-resumes-flights-at-bandar-abbas-airport-after-wartime-disruptions-1.500642166 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/ejeu6cfp/newsml_afp_com_20260810T183607Z_doc_c4cg2nq.jpeg Iranians enjoy the seashore at Bandar Abbas, in southern Iran on August 10, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T23:24:01.566+04:00 Iran resumes flights at Bandar Abbas airport after wartime disruptions Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/qatar-categorically-denies-claims-it-is-detaining-iranian-pilots-1.500642283 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/uijpjntv/newsml_afp_com_20260808T195838Z_doc_c49k9n9.jpeg The skyline of illuminated high-rise buildings is seen along the Corniche Promenade in Doha. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T23:12:03.451+04:00 Qatar categorically denies claims it is detaining Iranian pilots Qatar, Mena, Iran, Qatar, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/tamil-nadu-cricketer-fined-for-texting-girlfriend-during-match-1.500642275 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-27/q06f2ef2/STOCK_sending_text_message_on_mobile_phone_18acc64880b_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-15T22:38:24.861+04:00 Tamil Nadu cricketer fined for texting girlfriend during match Cricket, cricket, india https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/alex-eala-advances-to-cincinnati-open-round-of-32-after-ruse-retires-1.500642252 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/o6z4d0bl/newsml_afp_com_20260809T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289793094.jpeg Alexandra Eala of the Philippines acknowledges the crowd after losing to Belinda Bencic of Switzerland during day eight of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 09, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T21:56:24.558+04:00 Alex Eala advances to Cincinnati Open Round of 32 after Ruse retires Tennis, Filipina tennis player, Philippines, Alex Eala https://gulfnews.com/uae/dh30-million-uae-lottery-reveals-dh5-million-winner-1.500642228 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/c0292pzq/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-9.43.49-PM.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-15T21:40:41.040+04:00 Dh30 million UAE Lottery reveals Dh5 million winner UAE, UAE, The UAE Lottery https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-calls-for-release-of-three-pilots-allegedly-held-in-qatar-1.500642041 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/hfdc1gn0/newsml_afp_com_20260413T062848Z_doc_a7jx9hd.jpeg A view of Doha skyline. Tehran says the pilots were captured alive after their Su-24 jets crashed during the conflict. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T21:25:58.994+04:00 Iran calls for release of three pilots allegedly held in Qatar Mena, Qatar, Iran, Qatar, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/pakistan-captain-babar-azam-faces-injury-scare-ahead-of-england-test-1.500642218 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/08/05/Babar-Azam_173bfcbdd07_large.jpg Babar Azam Gulf News en 2026-08-15T21:07:39.786+04:00 Pakistan captain Babar Azam faces injury scare ahead of England Test Cricket, cricket, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/dubais-burj-khalifa-lights-up-in-tricolour-for-indias-80th-independence-day-1.500642195 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/kkudzfz9/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-8.32.39-PM.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-15T20:21:55.257+04:00 Dubai’s Burj Khalifa lights up in Indian flag colours to mark 80th Indian Independence Day people, UAE, India, Dubai, Burj Khalifa https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/why-kettlebell-swings-train-power-differently-1.500635890 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/zq4fwc1o/kettlebellswing-1.png A dynamic gym scene demonstrates the explosive hip driven mechanics of kettlebell swings. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T20:00:00.000+04:00 Why kettlebell swings train power differently Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-temperature-crosses-50c-as-rain-forecast-for-four-days-1.500642170 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/j0l5r77z/Hot-weather On Sunday, skies are expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy at times over some northern and eastern areas, with the possibility of light rain. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T19:47:27.536+04:00 UAE temperature crosses 50°C as rain forecast for four days Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/riyadh-air-begins-pakistan-operations-with-daily-islamabad-flights-1.500642167 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/eprw1749/KSA The new service will operate once daily between Riyadh and Islamabad, giving passengers seven flights a week between the two capitals. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T19:37:29.253+04:00 Riyadh Air begins Pakistan operations with daily Islamabad flights Aviation, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/uae/watch-diver-goes-missing-at-sea-forcing-research-mission-to-halt-1.500642117 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/dj5shagh/Sharjah Footage from the documentary shows the research team learning that a diver from a second group had gone missing while they were carrying out scientific work at sea. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T19:10:08.512+04:00 Watch: Diver goes missing at sea, forcing research mission to halt UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/uk-pm-andy-burnham-urges-reflection-after-death-of-cambridge-professor-1.500642066 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/tfvl3q51/newsml_afp_com_20260815T092555Z_doc_c4q866t.jpeg A person walks past Jesus College, where black academic Jason Arday was a Fellow, at the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, eastern England on August 15, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/2slwzzih/preview.jpg Jason Arday Gulf News en 2026-08-15T19:09:23.178+04:00 UK PM Andy Burnham urges ‘reflection’ after death of Cambridge professor Europe, UK https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/music-dance-selfies-kabul-erupts-in-celebration-as-taliban-mark-five-years-in-power-1.500642088 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/2nii0ypl/newsml_afp_com_20260815T083944Z_doc_c4q94cr.jpeg Taliban security personnel dance around a motobike and a dummy yellow canister, intended to contain homemade explosives, as they celebrate the fifth anniversary of their return to power, in Kabul on August 15, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/53bpfsye/AfghanistanTaliban5thAnniversary1919-b7eaf-Read-Only.jpg Taliban government supporters gather during celebrations marking the fifth anniversary of the Taliban's return to power, in Kabul, on Saturday, August 15, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/p9naza03/newsml_afp_com_20260815T100343Z_doc_c4qd2t6.jpeg Afghans gather during a ceremony to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Taliban government's return to power, in Ghazni province on August 15, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/1k8tf2uu/newsml_afp_com_20260815T100039Z_doc_c4qb6g3.jpeg An Afghan woman uses a smartphone to take videos during celebrations to mark the fifth anniversary of Taliban governments's return to power, along a street in Kandahar on August 15, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/hxa3171o/newsml_afp_com_20260815T143820Z_doc_c4qq6t7.jpeg Afghan youth ride a military vehicle during celebrations to mark the fifth anniversary of Taliban governments's return to power, along a street in Mazar-i-Sharif on August 15, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T18:52:55.940+04:00 Music, dance, selfies: Kabul erupts in celebration as Taliban mark five years in power Asia, Afghanistan https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-expats-in-uae-share-dreams-for-motherland-on-80th-independence-day-1.500642080 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/2t9080io/IIC.jpg Participants of a painting competition celebrating India’s spirit of independence and the vision of a developed India organised by the Indian Islamic Centre (IIC), Abu Dhabi to mark the 80th Indian Independence Day. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/t0stwrvi/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_12_at_6_05_57_PM.jpeg Bernard Dsouza https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/kjnb5hp7/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_12_at_6_06_45_PM.jpeg Dr Sowjanya Satish https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/qtrvqxth/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_12_at_6_07_29_PM.jpeg Prasanna Somi Reddy Satti https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/890lqet1/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_12_at_6_09_58_PM.jpeg Bindu S Chettur https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/ull48hum/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_12_at_6_09_28_PM.jpeg Shaikh Muzaffer https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/5rlz50hm/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_12_at_6_08_01_PM.jpeg Haider Amaan Haider https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/2q8fwwe9/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_12_at_6_08_23_PM.jpeg Khushwant Singh https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/jcqucdko/Rifa.jpeg Rifa Mohammed Ayub https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/5h8wcewl/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_12_at_6_10_42_PM.jpeg Smitha Rajesh https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/uvrmvgsr/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_12_at_6_11_21_PM.jpeg Joanna Fernandes Gulf News en 2026-08-15T18:20:12.622+04:00 Indian expats in UAE share dreams for motherland on 80th Independence Day UAE, India, UAE, Indian expats, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-residents-what-you-need-to-know-this-evening-as-strait-of-hormuz-tensions-persist-1.500642103 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/lo0ukibk/34.jpg Last week, a top Iranian official laid out a laundry list of conditions for reopening the strait, including an end to the "war and aggression against Iran and its allies in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, and Iraq". Gulf News en 2026-08-15T17:51:39.197+04:00 UAE residents: What you need to know this evening as Strait of Hormuz tensions persist UAE, Mena, Israel, Lebanon, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-much-will-uae-businesses-pay-to-play-music-from-december-fees-explained-1.500642096 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/xmyjh0j7/Music Above 200 seats, businesses will pay an additional Dh20 for each seat, subject to an annual maximum of Dh6,000. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T17:38:21.759+04:00 How much will UAE businesses pay to play music from December? Fees explained UAE, Business, UAE businesses https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/devdutt-padikkal-hits-maiden-test-century-as-india-dominate-sri-lanka-1.500642078 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/hwepk63c/newsml_afp_com_20260815T110230Z_doc_c4qe9bu.jpeg India's Devdutt Padikkal celebrates after scoring a century during the first day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 15, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T17:35:38.163+04:00 Devdutt Padikkal hits maiden Test century as India dominate Sri Lanka Cricket, Sri Lanka https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/josh-hazlewood-joins-australias-300-test-wicket-club-1.500642079 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/a35eo4ab/newsml_afp_com_20260815T040831Z_doc_c4q24t7.jpeg Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood holds the ball aloft after taking six Bangladesh wickets on the third day of the first Test at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 15, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T17:18:47.136+04:00 Josh Hazlewood joins Australia’s 300-Test wicket club Cricket https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/bangladesh-seize-control-as-australia-stumble-in-darwin-test-1.500641911 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/ugipamv0/newsml_afp_com_20260815T055655Z_doc_c4q24tb.jpeg Bangladesh bowler Hasan Mahmud (L) sends down a delivery on the third day of the first Test match against Australia at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 15, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T17:08:20.161+04:00 Bangladesh seize control as Australia stumble in Darwin Test Cricket, Bangladesh, Australia https://gulfnews.com/uae/bangladeshi-expat-takes-home-dh100000-with-a-single-big-ticket-entry-1.500641391 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/04/03/big-ticket_17898bd4161_large.jpg Big Ticket hosts Richard and Bouchra. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T17:00:00.000+04:00 Bangladeshi expat takes home Dh100,000 with a single Big Ticket entry UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/lebanese-singer-laura-khalils-husband-dies-in-electrocution-accident-in-ghana-1.500642019 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/40sn0qsg/Ghana Engineer Najib Akiki was reportedly in Ghana when a water leak came into contact with an electrical source, causing him to be electrocuted. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T16:15:59.713+04:00 Lebanese singer Laura Khalil’s husband dies of electrocution in Ghana Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/lululemon-everywhere-belt-bag-review-why-this-viral-favourite-still-earns-its-place-1.500621385 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-27/lgujjjf0/lulumonbags-1.png Lululemon belt bags Gulf News en 2026-08-15T16:00:00.000+04:00 Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag review: Why this viral favourite still earns its place Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-attracts-186-new-property-developers-in-first-seven-months-of-2026-1.500641994 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/b9eqi0vc/Dubai 180 companies received licences from Department of Economy and Tourism, accounting for the vast majority of new licences issued during the period. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T15:57:58.438+04:00 Dubai attracts 186 new property developers in first seven months of 2026 Property, Dubai property https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/man-dies-by-suicide-after-reportedly-being-denied-food-at-restaurant-1.500642012 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/k56uzbzb/Tunisa He returned a short time later after reportedly buying a razor blade nearby and inflicted serious injuries on himself outside the restaurant in front of passers-by. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T15:57:25.587+04:00 Man dies by suicide after reportedly being denied food at restaurant Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/uss-abraham-lincoln-to-return-home-after-extended-west-asia-combat-mission-1.500642005 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-13/wvogx5bf/ANI_20260313032124.jpg The USS Abraham Lincoln’s prolonged mission has raised concerns over crew welfare, morale and mental health. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T15:45:57.483+04:00 USS Abraham Lincoln to return home after extended West Asia combat mission Mena, Americas, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/uae/three-indian-expats-in-uae-fly-indian-flag-at-13000ft-in-guinness-world-records-skydive-1.500641981 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/ecatm205/4F4221AD-3B09-4598-B2E4-89AB773A7A4B.JPG.jpeg Each skydiver carried their own national flag during the jump from a Military Ilyushin Il-76TD aircraft. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/s2s0aw9f/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_15_at_2_51_09_PM.jpeg Isha, Abhishek and their son (left) with Jamsheer (front right) and Nithin, an Indian parachute packer, (back right) in Libya after the record-setting skydive. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T15:30:51.736+04:00 Watch: Three Indian expats in UAE fly Indian flag at 13,000ft in Guinness World Records skydive UAE, India https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/bollywood-row-govinda-responds-to-wife-sunita-ahujas-sugar-daddy-remark-over-girlfriend-claims-1.500641969 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-25/n26tnpet/Govinda-with-Sunita-Ahuja Govinda urges wife Sunita to avoid public jibes over ‘sugar daddy’ remark Gulf News en 2026-08-15T15:29:54.044+04:00 Bollywood row: Govinda responds to wife Sunita Ahuja’s ‘sugar daddy’ remark over girlfriend claims BollyWood, bollywood, viral https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dh3000-fine-for-drivers-who-block-emergency-vehicles-in-abu-dhabi-1.500641986 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/oryw40b7/AD Motorists urged to cooperate and move aside promptly when emergency vehicles approach. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T15:24:52.618+04:00 Dh3,000 fine for drivers who block emergency vehicles in Abu Dhabi Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah-police-step-up-stadium-security-ahead-of-new-sports-season-1.500641947 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/nejzevsu/Sharjah-Police In an awareness video shared by the force, the Special Tasks Department outlined security plans that begin before spectators arrive at stadiums and continue throughout match day. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T15:17:06.324+04:00 Sharjah Police step up stadium security ahead of new sports season UAE, UAE, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/five-dead-in-turkish-wedding-party-road-crash-2-1.500641976 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/cl63pc5o/202608113900473.jpg Illustrative image. Children aged 4 and 10 are among victims as wedding journey ends in fatal crash. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T15:16:45.616+04:00 Five killed in Turkish wedding party road accident Europe, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-condemns-iranian-attack-on-adnoc-vessel-in-strait-of-hormuz-1.500641957 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/ikj558ko/UAE UAE said attacks on commercial shipping, and the use of the Strait of Hormuz as a means of pressure or economic coercion, amounted to acts of piracy by Iran. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/zryistr5/gulfnews2026-08-15ssycaswizwi06bb11ka04k5pn-1.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-15T15:13:48.222+04:00 UAE condemns Iranian attack on ADNOC vessel in Strait of Hormuz Government, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/psg-bolsters-star-studded-attack-by-signing-world-cup-winner-ferran-torres-from-barcelona-1.500641948 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/ia98u7b5/Man_City_s_Ferran_Torres__1785ef98765_original_ratio.jpg World Cup hero Ferran Torres joins PSG’s glittering forward line on five-year deal Gulf News en 2026-08-15T14:43:32.549+04:00 PSG bolsters star-studded attack by signing World Cup winner Ferran Torres from Barcelona Football, FIFA World Cup, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/india-at-80-a-nation-progressing-on-its-own-terms-1.500641944 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/b9bzbwxh/Dr.-Azad-Moopen5.jpg Dr Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare Gulf News en 2026-08-15T14:39:14.304+04:00 India at 80: A nation progressing on its own terms Company News https://gulfnews.com/uae/gargash-repeated-attacks-on-adnoc-vessels-will-not-alter-uae-approach-1.500641932 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/xzhswlpm/Gargash The UAE would safeguard its right to freedom of navigation and use of the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T14:35:23.334+04:00 Gargash: Repeated attacks on ADNOC vessels will not alter UAE approach UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-customs-foils-attempt-to-smuggle-70-million-cigarettes-to-europe-1.500641917 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/juu5zw2s/HPwTSEmacAAL6kv.jpg Customs teams analysed risk indicators and reviewed shipment information to identify links between the consignments. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T14:08:41.974+04:00 Dubai Customs foils attempt to smuggle 70 million illicit cigarettes to Europe Crime, Europe, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-special-operations-gets-new-chief-amid-iran-war-as-jeffers-takes-new-gaza-role-1.500641910 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/4uh99xbr/HPsYgGW0AAoGS9.jpg Special Operations Command Central hosts a change of command between U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers (second from left), outgoing commander, and Rear Adm. Thomas Donovan (second from right), incoming commander, during a ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 14. (U.S. Central Command photo) Gulf News en 2026-08-15T14:05:48.606+04:00 US special operations gets new chief amid Iran war as Jeffers takes new Gaza role Mena, Americas, Israel, Gaza, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-expresses-solidarity-with-indonesia-after-deadly-77-magnitude-earthquake-1.500641902 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/k9leje6h/33.jpg A damaged building is seen following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Ruteng, Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T13:50:01.995+04:00 UAE expresses solidarity with Indonesia after deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake Government, Asia https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-leaders-congratulate-indias-president-and-pm-on-independence-day-1.500641897 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/70opq1y4/india.PNG UAE leadership marks India’s Independence Day with official messages Gulf News en 2026-08-15T13:47:34.529+04:00 UAE leaders congratulate India’s President and PM on Independence Day Government, UAE, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/will-it-rain-in-the-uae-this-weekend-heres-what-the-forecast-says-1.500641868 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/snpook6n/Rain Gulf News en 2026-08-15T13:25:16.463+04:00 Will it rain in the UAE this weekend? Here’s what the forecast says Weather, UAEweather https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/magnitude-77-earthquake-strikes-off-indonesia-killing-at-least-two-1.500641587 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/4zmyyzrj/newsml_afp_com_20260815T020138Z_doc_c4px3zy.jpeg This handout picture taken and released on August 15, 2026 by Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) shows rescuers working amid the rubble of a damaged building after an earthquake in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/oadhiwjt/29.jpg Rescuers working amid the rubble of a damaged building after an earthquake in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/e89mumsc/newsml_afp_com_20260815T025259Z_doc_c4px437.jpeg This handout picture taken and released on August 15, 2026 by Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) shows rescuers working amid the rubble of a damaged building after an earthquake in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/9bs5mi80/preview.jpg A man examines the damage to a building following an earthquake in East Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Kurniawan) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/5pdin4rk/202608153904472.jpg Tsunami alert issued then lifted as powerful tremor rattles East Nusa Tenggara Gulf News en 2026-08-15T13:24:15.278+04:00 Powerful 7.7 quake strikes off Indonesia, killing 38 and triggering evacuations Asia, Earthquake https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/india-vs-sri-lanka-kl-rahul-paddikal-resume-charge-after-rain-1.500641867 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/4y0qgqag/newsml_afp_com_20260815T090331Z_doc_c4q868w.jpeg India's KL Rahul plays a shot during the first day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 15, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T13:11:40.860+04:00 India vs Sri Lanka: KL Rahul, Paddikal resume charge after rain Cricket, cricket, india, Sri Lanka https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/two-american-airlines-jet-with-same-flight-number-avoid-possible-disaster-1.500641852 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/sau5tid9/32.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-15T13:10:48.469+04:00 Two American Airlines jet with same flight number avoid possible disaster Aviation, Americas https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabis-tamm-handles-555m-transactions-with-98-completed-digitally-1.500641850 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/zczwg8ln/IMG6494.jpeg TAMM cements role as cornerstone of Abu Dhabi’s digital government shift Gulf News en 2026-08-15T13:00:43.903+04:00 Abu Dhabi’s TAMM handles 55.5m transactions, with 98% completed digitally UAE, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-municipality-records-1761-construction-violations-in-one-month-1.500641832 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/jjqnt3no/DM The municipality also handled 959 reports related to projects under construction during July, as part of its wider monitoring of building activity across the emirate. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T12:51:55.950+04:00 Dubai Municipality records 1,761 construction violations in one month UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/air-india-hydraulic-fault-second-incident-reported-in-10-days-over-50-passengers-affected-1.500641825 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/07/30/Air-India-flight_17af7f490cc_large.jpg Bangkok–Delhi flight aborts take-off over hydraulic fault, 250 passengers delayed Gulf News en 2026-08-15T12:30:22.381+04:00 Air India hydraulic fault: Second incident reported in 10 days; over 50 passengers affected India, india, air india, travel https://gulfnews.com/uae/kerala-expat-wins-dh100000-with-big-ticket-after-his-mother-and-daughters-pick-the-number-1.500641359 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/12/17/Big-ticket_193d4ee67bf_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-15T12:30:00.000+04:00 Kerala expat wins Dh100,000 with Big Ticket after his mother and daughters pick the number UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/top-10-stories-of-the-week-uae-holidays-visa-free-travel-and-us-iran-conflict-developments-1.500641810 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/gnhup7se/31.jpg From heartwarming moments to major developments, these stories stood out this week. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T12:24:24.299+04:00 Top 10 stories of the week: UAE holidays, visa-free travel and US-Iran conflict developments UAE, Mena, Americas, India, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/miss-earth-beauty-queen-dies-aged-25-on-day-she-was-set-to-turn-26-1.500641802 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/0ce1gq3b/Miss-earth The Miss Grand Indonesia organisation announced Juficha’s death on Friday, August 14. She had also been a runner-up in the Miss Grand Indonesia 2025 pageant. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T12:23:34.549+04:00 Miss Earth beauty queen dies aged 25 on day she was set to turn 26 Entertainment, Asia https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/abu-dhabi-targets-unauthorised-car-washing-in-residential-areas-1.500641812 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/wmtdigxw/AD Municipal teams highlighted the effects of washing vehicles in locations not designated for the purpose, particularly the accumulation of water on streets and pedestrian areas. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T12:23:12.392+04:00 Abu Dhabi targets unauthorised car washing in residential areas Environment, Environment https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/india-at-80-the-2047-challenge-1.500641763 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/m57jaskr/Su260815IndiaOutlookLead-optionshutterstock2758635827.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/4qed0n3t/Nilachal-Mishra.jpg Nilachal Mishra Partner and Head of the Government & Public Services (G&PS) practice, KPMG in India Gulf News en 2026-08-15T12:07:27.182+04:00 India at 80: The 2047 challenge GN Focus, GN-Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-vows-hormuz-will-become-us-territory-pretty-soon-iran-says-it-will-remain-iranian-1.500641782 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/s8vtt87z/newsml_afp_com_20260814T000000Z_PH_GTY_2290507796.jpeg President Donald Trump departs after delivering remarks at the David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence on August 14, 2026 in Garden City, New York. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T11:40:06.764+04:00 Trump vows Hormuz will become US territory ‘pretty soon’; Iran says 'it will remain Iranian' Mena, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/hollywood/marvels-new-x-men-reboot-full-cast-revealed-as-sadie-sink-and-adam-driver-join-1.500641751 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/3x506l04/newsml_afp_com_20260814T000000Z_PH_GTY_2290542667.jpeg Sadie Sink and Kevin Feige, President, Marvel Studios, speak onstage at the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event on August 14, 2026 in Anaheim, California. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T10:54:56.056+04:00 Marvel’s new 'X-Men' reboot: Full cast revealed at D23 as Sadie Sink and Adam Driver join HollyWood, hollywood, movies https://gulfnews.com/uae/record-crowds-at-indian-missions-in-the-uae-mark-indias-80th-independence-day-1.500641746 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/vifmy71f/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-10.43.05-AM.jpeg Consul General of India Dr E. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy hoists the tricolour flag at the Consulate in Dubai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/36znkj4y/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-9.15.58-AM.jpeg Sunny Dungrawal, his wife Glory and son Parshav https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/4ymwrhgj/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_15_at_10_16_18_AM.jpeg Executive members of the Telugu Association at the Consulate https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/31g1busq/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-9.15.56-AM.jpeg From right to left: Amit Kango, Sampada Karajgi, Tushar Karajgi and Chitra Kango https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/3sy62zqh/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-9.15.57-AM.jpeg Reshma Regi (centre) with her parents Regi George and Sheela Regi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/vsz0dyv8/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-9.15.56-AM-1.jpeg Zeeshan Faraz (right) with his parents Mohammed Jameel Ahmed and Yesra Sultana Gulf News en 2026-08-15T10:47:40.192+04:00 "It gave me goosebumps": Record crowds at Indian missions in the UAE mark India's 80th Independence Day UAE, India https://gulfnews.com/photos/news/photos-indian-expats-celebrate-independence-day-in-dubai-1.500641749 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/95xa5wue/gulfnews2026-08-15bsrry9c0WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-09.15.57.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/vwa4ffjc/gulfnews2026-08-1593xtmwd0WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-09.15.50.avif https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/9yv7cjvm/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-09.15.52.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/0hdlhugc/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-09.15.58-2.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/ecs087hl/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-09.15.58-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/1l024lvj/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-09.15.58.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/s7x9yoet/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-09.15.57-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/bsrry9c0/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-09.15.57.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/r4ykoh5o/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-09.15.56-2.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/nunr18wc/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-09.15.56-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/hmjo95ff/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-09.15.55-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/1iwulblp/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-09.15.55.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/dbklna7e/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-09.15.53-1.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/y81isfg1/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-09.15.54.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-15T10:43:42.967+04:00 Photos: Indian expats celebrate Independence Day in Dubai news-photos, India, india https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/india-uae-ties-enter-a-new-era-message-from-the-consul-general-designate-1.500641743 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/d7dzzc59/DSC3125-1-finish-photo.jpg Dr E. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, India’s Consul General-designate to Dubai and the Northern Emirates Gulf News en 2026-08-15T10:37:08.414+04:00 India-UAE ties enter a new era: Message from the Consul General-designate GN Focus, GN-Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/uae-india-a-generational-partnership-for-a-shared-future-1.500641727 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/1uka0mr1/109800324.jpg Dr Deepak Mittal, Ambassador of India to the UAE Gulf News en 2026-08-15T10:19:03.391+04:00 UAE-India: A generational partnership for a shared future GN Focus, GN-Focus https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/do-we-deserve-our-independence-sunny-deol-on-batwara-1947-and-the-enduring-pull-of-patriotic-cinema-in-india-1.500631278 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-17/l2bxk6be/20260617145514.jpg.jpeg Bollywood actor Sunny Deol and director Rajkumar Santoshi speak about Batwara 1947 with Manjusha Radhakrishnan https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/bri7itud/batwara.avif Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Preity Zinta and cast from Batwara 1947 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-21/m6nt2ayb/202503213355991.jpg Akshay in 'Kesari' https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/wesytxsu/202606223835387.jpeg Sunny Deol remembers dad Dharmendra as https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/zrzv26g8/ANI_20260814134410.jpg Poster of Batwara 1947 (Image source: Makers) Gulf News en 2026-08-15T10:11:11.815+04:00 ‘Do we deserve our independence?’: Sunny Deol on ‘Batwara 1947’ and the enduring pull of patriotic cinema in India Entertainment, BollyWood, India, bollywood, india https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/manduka-pro-yoga-mat-review-a-premium-mat-built-for-years-of-practice-1.500626640 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/ft686k2r/mandukamat-1.png Premium Mat in a Peaceful Setting Gulf News en 2026-08-15T10:00:00.000+04:00 Manduka PRO yoga mat review: A premium mat built for years of practice Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/uae/uaes-adnoc-vessel-attacked-again-in-strait-of-hormuz-all-you-need-to-know-so-far-1.500641705 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/11/11/Stock---ADNOC_18467ceb759_large.jpg ADNOC says situation contained, urges reliance on official information https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/mz80m2du/ADNOC_17a29c25a74_original_ratio.jpg Whether it is awarding new mega-sized onshore or offshore contracts or its push into clean energy, ADNOC has all energy bases covered. And that's why it remains the UAE's most valuable brand. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/r7rlizif/HPsenK6WQAE-w4I.jpg As of Aug. 14, CENTCOM forces have redirected 62 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T09:53:03.671+04:00 UAE’s ADNOC vessel attacked again in Strait of Hormuz: All you need to know so far UAE, Mena, UAE, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-flight-status-today-emirates-etihad-and-air-arabia-cancellations-india-travel-advisory-1.500641681 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-24/0s87jxb9/UAE-carriers Airlines adjust Gulf schedules, extend conflict-zone advisories amid security concerns Gulf News en 2026-08-15T09:08:07.335+04:00 UAE flight status today: Emirates, Etihad and Air Arabia cancellations; India travel advisory Aviation, Mena, Emirates airline, India UAE travel, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/5-k-dramas-that-should-never-be-remade-as-lightning-never-strikes-twice-tangerines-to-strong-girl-bong-soon-1.500641655 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-16/vlv1g8bv/stronggitrl3.png Park Hyung-sik and Park Bo-young star in Strong Girl Bong-soon, a K-Drama about a woman with superhuman strength falling in love with a CEO. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/03/03/Crash-Landing-On-You-1583219169781_1709f3759f6_large.jpg Actress Son Ye-jin and actor Hyun Bin. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T08:42:34.476+04:00 5 K-dramas that should never be remade as lightning never strikes twice: Tangerines to Strong Girl Bong-soon Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/us-iran-war-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-august-15-1.500641647 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/i61wjq62/gulfnews2026-08-09ge403fpkHormuz.avif Small boats line the shore as cargo ships and other commercial vessels appear anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, in Iran. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T08:13:41.860+04:00 UAE residents' update: Trump’s Hormuz claim, ADNOC attack and flight cancellations UAE, Mena, UAE, UAE Travel, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/actress-anupama-parameswaran-addresses-gold-digger-tag-reveals-why-she-postponed-engagement-1.500641615 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/eftdc4rg/hdurv.avif From rumours to recovery: Anupama reflects on a toxic past and her healing journey Gulf News en 2026-08-15T07:18:28.381+04:00 Actress Anupama Parameswaran addresses ‘gold digger’ tag, reveals why she postponed engagement South-Indian, malayalam cinema, Malayalam films https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-independence-day-2026-modi-sets-out-vision-for-developed-india-by-2047-1.500641611 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/i4rp4jmj/202608153904486.jpg Nation becomes great when it moves forward on strength of dreams: PM Modi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/30a3w3fn/202608153904481.jpg PM Modi hoists Tricolour at Red Fort, says India must dream big to build Viksit Bharat by 2047 Gulf News en 2026-08-15T07:08:47.399+04:00 India Independence Day 2026: Modi sets out vision for developed India by 2047 India, india, Narendra Modi https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/india-at-80-uae-business-leaders-hail-a-rising-power-deepening-india-uae-partnership-1.500641446 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-22/kd9um5p5/UAE-India https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-05/6guwz51u/Abdul_Jebbar_PB_Founder_Group_CEO_Managing_Director_Hotpack.jpg Abdul Jebbar PB https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-04/wouerqmi/575A3915.jpg Abdul Moiz Khan https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-01/f0tgk2ra/Adeeb-Ahamed.jpg Adeeb Ahamed https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/0qncjasz/ABDUL-SALAM.jpg Abdul Salam K P https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-01/88ah0btp/Anil-KANZ.jpg Anil Dhanak https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-01/m4kbgtpl/Anis-Sajan.jpg Anis Sajan https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/2fpwfewt/WEBAnishaCreo.jpg Anisha Saga https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/4p3nljtr/Anishkaa-Gehani.jpg Anishkaa Gehani https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/df38lbs1/Avinash.jpg Avinash Babur https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/gf7ut4ll/DSC00647_copy.jpg Clint Khan https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/d3qt60ud/Dhiraj-Jain.jpg Dhiraj Jain https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-01/u54mlczq/Azad-Moopen.jpg Dr Azad Moopen https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-01/sdu94jn8/Dr-Dhananjay-Datar.jpg Dr Dhananjay Datar https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-01/fvh91qre/Dr-Jamil-Ahmed.jpg Dr Jamil Ahmed https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-07/3lthnukt/Stock-Joyalukkas-2025 Dr Joy Alukkas https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-01/p1k57b0w/Dr-Shareef-Abdul-Khader.jpg Dr Shareef Abdul Khader https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-01/hj3swt8k/Surender-Al-Dobowi.jpg Dr Surender Singh Kandhari https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-01/8sddn0j6/Dr-Thumbay-Moideen.jpg Dr Thumbay Moideen https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/o927b99x/Eugene-Mayne.jpg Eugene Mayne https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-01-30/4m90f34s/Jigar-Sagar-FOR-WEB.png Jigar Sagar https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/09/28/James-Mathew-UHY-for-web_18384951d41_large.jpg James Mathew https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/26ihvn1i/Naresh-K.-Bhawnani.jpg Naresh K. Bhawnani https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-01/o1u12ztt/Nirav-Shah.jpg Nirav Shah https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-14/bt9ski6g/Paras-Shahdadpuri.jpg Paras Shahdadpuri https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/0xav8j5r/PNC-Menon.jpg PNC Menon https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/fjz3pq52/Rashmi-Kalwani-Pandya.jpg Rashmi Kalwani Pandya https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-01/1l7x148o/Rizwan-Sajan.jpg Rizwan Sajan https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-23/q5vnt3c4/SHAMLAL-AHAMED-1.jpg Shamlal Ahamed https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/weos0tc8/Shuja-Jashanmal.jpg Shuja Jashanmal https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/njy9jojo/SU260626FreeZonesadv_Aurion.jpg Syam P. Prabhu https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-01/dtyxdvs4/Taher-Shams.jpg Taher Shams https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/dayyydiv/Jumbo.jpg Vidya Chhabria, Chairperson, Jumbo Group. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/9gh23jzj/NAT__Yusuffali_1_1583153210420_1709b48e435_original_ratio.jpg Yusuffali M.A https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/lr8ym39i/Zubin_K_white_BG.jpg Zubin Karkaria Gulf News en 2026-08-15T07:07:00.000+04:00 India at 80: UAE business leaders hail a rising power, deepening India-UAE partnership GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/how-yab-legal-services-and-gpa-champion-legal-aid-and-expatriate-rights-1.500640058 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/dd96aodz/Salam-Pappinissery.jpg Salam Pappinissery, CEO of YAB Legal Services. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T07:06:00.000+04:00 How YAB Legal Services and GPA champion legal aid and expatriate rights GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/west-zone-group-driving-the-uaes-retail-and-lifestyle-future-1.500639681 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-26/njarwmjk/West-ZoneNaresh-Bhawnani.jpg Naresh Kumar Bhawnani, Founder and Chairman, West Zone Group. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T07:06:00.000+04:00 West Zone Group: Driving the UAE’s retail and lifestyle future GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/uaeindia-partnership-at-80-from-historic-ties-to-shared-ambition-1.500639602 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/5xrus79j/Eugene-Mayne.jpg President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan with Eugene Mayne, Founder and Global CEO of Tristar, who highlighted the company’s pioneering step towards the decarbonisation of maritime transport with its hybrid bunker barge positioned at the Port of Fujairah in 2025. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/ajimg23o/Sridhar-receiving-golden-peacock-for-safety.jpg Tristar receiving its 12th Golden Peacock award for OH & S from the Insititute of Directors (IoD) Gulf News en 2026-08-15T07:05:00.000+04:00 UAE–India Partnership at 80: From historic ties to shared ambition GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/how-lulu-group-strengthens-india-gcc-trade-links-through-expanded-sourcing-network-1.500639590 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/7hggquw3/Narendra-Modi-Yusuffali-MA.jpg Yusuffali M.A., Chairman of Lulu Group with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T07:04:00.000+04:00 How Lulu Group strengthens India-GCC trade links through expanded sourcing network GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/jashanmal-and-india-uae-partnership-a-century-of-retail-trust-and-shared-prosperity-1.500639573 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/weos0tc8/Shuja-Jashanmal.jpg Shuja Jashanmal, CEO of Jashanmal Group Gulf News en 2026-08-15T07:03:00.000+04:00 Jashanmal and India-UAE Partnership: A century of retail, trust and shared prosperity GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/fame-advisory-guiding-businesses-through-the-uaes-tax-and-compliance-landscape-1.500639566 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/bf7e4fuc/Nirav-Shah.jpg Nirav Shah, Founder and Director, FAME Advisory Gulf News en 2026-08-15T07:02:00.000+04:00 FAME Advisory: Guiding businesses through the UAE’s tax and compliance landscape GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/al-ansari-exchange-building-stronger-financial-connections-between-india-and-the-uae-1.500639553 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/lfxkljja/Ali-Al-Najjar.jpg Ali Al Najjar Chief Executive Officer, Al Ansari Exchange Gulf News en 2026-08-15T07:01:00.000+04:00 Al Ansari Exchange: Building stronger financial connections between India and the UAE GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/india-at-80-a-journey-of-progress-purpose-and-global-pride-1.500639416 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/kaqslxaa/Dr-Dhananjay-Datar.jpg Dr Dhananjay Datar, Chairman and Managing Director of Adil Trading Co. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T07:00:00.000+04:00 India at 80: A journey of progress, purpose and global pride GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-vows-economic-isolation-for-iran-uae-condemns-adnoc-vessel-attacks-1.500640451 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/bbd137cq/USS.jpg File photo: An F/A-18E Super Hornet launching from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/43v5wfk7/newsml_afp_com_20260730T000000Z_PH_GTY_2287648181.jpeg Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a television interview Gulf News en 2026-08-15T06:41:09.044+04:00 US threatens unprecedented economic isolation for Iran as Gulf shipping attacks mount Mena, Donald Trump, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/uae/kerala-expats-friend-picks-the-number-that-lands-him-a-dh100000-big-ticket-win-1.500641343 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-08/uwh7hjb1/Big-Ticket-established-in-1992-is-the-largest-and-longest-running-raffle-draw-in-the-region.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-15T06:30:00.000+04:00 Kerala expat's friend picks the number that lands him a Dh100,000 Big Ticket win UAE https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/from-classroom-to-career-reinventing-hospitality-education-for-the-real-world-1.500640045 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-17/fqq9146g/newsml_afp_com_20250317T174450Z_doc_372u6xm.jpeg Students in chef uniforms sit in a classroom on the sidelines of a ministerial visit to the Ferrandi-Paris gastronomy and hospitality trade school, as part of the Tourism Careers Week (Semaine des metiers du tourisme), in Paris, on March 17, 2025. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/lr1y7icm/edmond_goh.jpg Edmund Goh Gulf News en 2026-08-15T06:18:00.000+04:00 From classroom to career: Reinventing hospitality education for the real world Op-Eds, AI, Dubai tourism, Abu Dhabi tourism https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-49c-heat-followed-by-rain-and-stronger-winds-1.500641499 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/lbgr5nwp/Weather Saturday will be fair to partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times towards the north and east. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T06:14:06.648+04:00 UAE weather: 49°C heat followed by rain and stronger winds Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/dubai-parking-subscription-savings-1.500641518 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/08/12/STOCK-PARKIN_19147197667_large.jpg Regular commuters could save money with a monthly parking subscription, but the benefits depend on where, when and how often they park. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T06:00:00.000+04:00 Dubai public parking: Is a subscription cheaper for commuters? Living-Transport, Transport, Ask Gulf News, Parkin, Dubai parking https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-a-british-couple-in-the-uae-stepped-up-to-rehome-over-50-abandoned-dogs-and-cats-a-forever-home-for-all-1.500641312 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/zkdvmntg/Siddi-K9.jpeg Siddhi Mulaokar, a volunteer at K9 Friends. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/0s5461fi/PHOTO-2026-08-11-14-31-53.JPG Charlie Bannan: Rather than just donating money or time, the Bannans have donated their own real estate, quite literally. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/icc0zcrb/PHOTO-2026-08-11-14-30-05.JPG Charlie and Elsa Bannan's pug: Duke. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T06:00:00.000+04:00 From property listings to pet listings: UAE firm helps rehome 50 animals UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/jason-arday-ex-cambridge-professor-at-centre-of-plagiarism-row-found-dead-1.500641579 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/8qi7v4sv/preview.jpg Torchbearer Jason Arday carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg between Sutton and Merton, in London, July 23, 2012. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T05:42:39.969+04:00 Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead Europe, Europe https://gulfnews.com/uae/adnoc-confirms-vessel-attack-in-strait-of-hormuz-situation-under-control-1.500641577 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/ssycaswi/zwi06bb11ka04k5pn-1.jpg Strait of Hormuz tensions rise after ADNOC vessel attack draws Arab condemnation Gulf News en 2026-08-15T05:36:58.993+04:00 ADNOC vessel attacked in Hormuz for second time in two days, situation under control UAE, Mena, UAE, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-skywards-miles-7-ways-to-spend-your-points-beyond-flights-1.500641012 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/oz4e99xv/Emirates_Skywards_1722b16cd9a_original_ratio.jpg Emirates Skywards members are encouraged to earn miles by spending online or at outlets. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T05:00:00.000+04:00 Emirates Skywards Miles: 7 ways to spend your points beyond flights Aviation, Travel, Emirates Group, Emirates airline https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/ai-stocks-keep-selling-off-heres-what-is-making-investors-nervous-1.500639914 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-08/c4n8gp61/newsml_afp_com_20260708T000000Z_PH_GTY_2285214235.jpeg Stock market numbers are displayed at the New York Stock Exchange is seen during morning trading in New York City. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/44si0svf/00c09612_80cc_4fa9_a965_62946edf9e9a.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/hg276a0g/500c2a9e_64b3_435c_9b73_a2344e17d0e9.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-15T04:00:00.000+04:00 AI stocks keep selling off. Here’s what is making investors nervous Markets https://gulfnews.com/uae/science/missed-the-perseids-uae-night-sky-has-plenty-more-to-offer-save-these-dates-1.500640502 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-13/91u49g50/STAFFNAT_250812_Perseid_meteor_shower_VSAKLANI_11755057955776.jpg Enthusiasts and stargazers were in for a celestial treat as the annual Perseid meteor shower returns, with a display of "shooting stars" across the night sky during an event hosted by Dubai Astronomy Group at Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-13/q4meozjy/Boot-Arch-Perseids-–-Mike-Abramyan.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/by6oeflf/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_13_at_10_46_44_PM.jpeg A streak of the annual Perseid meteor shower as seen from Mleiha National Park in Sharjah, UAE, which has served as a prime desert viewing location for the annual meteor shower, which peaked overnight on August 12–13, 2026. Organised night events at the park featured guided stargasing, telescope viewings, and desert dinner buffets. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T02:01:00.000+04:00 Missed the Perseids? UAE night sky has plenty more to offer — save these dates Science, UAE