https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/cochin-airport-rejects-spicejets-bad-weather-in-kochi-claim-calls-it-misinformation-1.500649095 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/3rex6eu2/202602253686816.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-22T19:24:58.259+04:00 Cochin Airport rejects SpiceJet's 'bad weather in Kochi' claim, calls it misinformation Aviation, India https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/what-uae-residents-need-to-know-about-the-us-iran-standoff-this-evening-1.500649086 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/mxm3e343/newsml_afp_com_20260810T183346Z_doc_c4cf8wf.jpeg Iranian children enjoy a dip in the sea as vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, in southern Iran on August 10, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T18:56:46.294+04:00 What UAE residents need to know about the US-Iran standoff this evening Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-tensions-trump-calls-hormuz-american-territory-warns-iran-on-nuclear-weapons-1.500648582 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/gdoeyxac/newsml_afp_com_20260821T223637Z_doc_c69k4mv.jpeg US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks after disembarking from Air Force One upon arrival at Myrtle Beach International Airport in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on August 21, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/9xms1btd/Hormuz.jpg Key updates for UAE residents as tensions impact flights, shipping and regional security. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/y8o1sfhp/newsml_afp_com_20260822T004256Z_doc_c69q2z3.jpeg US President Donald Trump clenches his fist after speaking at a campaign rally for US Senator Darline Graham at Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on August 21, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T18:35:36.674+04:00 US-Iran tensions: Trump calls Hormuz ‘American territory’, warns Iran on nuclear weapons Mena, Donald Trump, Gaza, Iran Israel conflict, Lebanon, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/marcus-trescothick-wants-england-test-role-despite-mike-hussey-approach-1.500648987 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/loqdjuqf/newsml_afp_com_20260820T131039Z_doc_c64l8uc.jpeg England's interim coach Marcus Trescothick (L) and Joe Root. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T18:13:19.021+04:00 Marcus Trescothick wants England Test role despite Mike Hussey approach Cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-to-scrap-boarding-pass-stamping-for-international-flyers-from-september-1-1.500649047 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/irgdvkiv/gulfnews2025-12-04zty16e8eIndigo-2.avif The BOI is also planning to end immigration entry and exit stamping for Indian passport holders. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T18:10:13.456+04:00 India to scrap boarding pass stamping for international flyers from September 1 India, Travel https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/around-100-injured-after-pitch-invasion-during-german-cup-match-1.500649021 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/21q4yyru/preview.jpg SV Mannheim supporters storm the field during the German Cup match between Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern, on Friday, August 21, 2026, in Mannheim, Germany. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T18:02:57.279+04:00 Around 100 injured after pitch invasion during German Cup match Football https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/swedish-police-name-17-year-old-girl-as-victim-in-school-sword-attack-1.500648975 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/8ip6wmia/newsml_afp_com_20260822T094818Z_doc_c69x2r9.jpeg Fagersta residents leave flowers and candles at a makeshift memorial outside a school in Fagersta, central Sweden, on August 22, 2026, a day after a 17-year-old girl was killed and three other people were injured in a sword attack at the school. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T17:53:26.478+04:00 Swedish police name 17-year-old girl as victim in school sword attack Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/husband-domestic-worker-held-after-pakistani-woman-found-murdered-1.500649032 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-30/q3clzrby/newsml_afp_com_20260730T160350Z_doc_c3l98nq.jpeg Police say the woman was beaten and strangled at her in-laws' home. [Illustrative image] Gulf News en 2026-08-22T17:42:25.965+04:00 Husband, domestic worker held after Pakistani woman found murdered Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/anthropic-market-debut-could-break-spacex-ipo-record-media-1.500649000 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/kpfkweer/gulfnews2026-07-31sprnpbtapreview.avif Anthropic has positioned itself as a safety-focused alternative in the AI race. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T17:24:31.063+04:00 Anthropic market debut could break SpaceX IPO record: media Markets, Technology https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/tiktok-reaches-400m-deal-with-us-over-alleged-child-privacy-violations-1.500648537 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/ndu0d6uv/preview.jpg The settlement resolves allegations that TikTok collected children's data without consent. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T17:19:04.298+04:00 TikTok reaches $400m deal with US over alleged child privacy violations Americas, Media, social media https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/outgoing-white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-to-join-pro-trump-political-group-1.500648535 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/2v9otsj4/newsml_afp_com_20260814T000000Z_PH_GTY_2290482127.jpeg Karoline Leavitt Gulf News en 2026-08-22T17:11:06.048+04:00 Outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to join pro-Trump political group Americas https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/post-salah-liverpool-and-post-guardiola-city-face-defining-tests-1.500648549 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/tzah4pc8/newsml_afp_com_20260731T131337Z_doc_c3nz7r7.jpeg Manchester City’s manager Enzo Maresca https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-02/28bsvkim/newsml_afp_com_20260802T000000Z_PH_GTY_2288069363.jpeg Liverpool FC Head coach Andoni Iraola Gulf News en 2026-08-22T17:06:49.567+04:00 Post-Salah Liverpool and post-Guardiola City face defining tests Football, Liverpool, Manchester City https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/new-dubai-bridge-cuts-world-trade-centre-journey-time-from-10-minutes-to-two-1.500648991 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/ja55h6r2/UAE The bridge carries traffic towards Al Mustaqbal Street and Za’abeel Palace Street, providing a more direct route through one of the city’s busiest commercial districts. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T16:47:55.069+04:00 New Dubai bridge cuts World Trade Centre journey time from 10 minutes to two Transport, RTA, transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-and-us-to-launch-worlds-first-bilateral-military-ai-task-force-1.500648985 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/pltf8o37/UAE-US The task force will focus on integrating AI into intelligence support, protecting critical infrastructure and monitoring the regional security environment. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T16:46:57.551+04:00 UAE and US to launch world’s first bilateral military AI task force UAE, Americas, UAE, America https://gulfnews.com/uae/thousands-of-healthcare-workers-create-giant-onam-pookalam-in-abu-dhabi-1.500648972 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/5fngg6ku/The-250-sqm-giant-Onam-floral-carpet-at-BMC-celebrates-the-UAE’s-resilience-unity-and-progress.jpeg The 250-square-metre giant Onam floral carpet at BMC celebrates the UAE’s resilience, unity, and progress https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/pgopmzud/Healthcare-professionals-celebrate-Onam-together-at-Burjeel-Medical-City-in-Abu-Dhabi.jpeg Healthcare professionals celebrate Onam together at Burjeel Medical City in Abu Dhabi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/m0f50udb/The-Pookalam-depicts-the-UAE’s-journey-from-heritage-to-the-future-featuring-a-camel-ride-and-Etihad-Rail.jpeg The Pookalam depicts the UAE’s journey from heritage to the future, featuring a camel ride and Etihad Rail https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/s31ppu3o/Staff-members-and-their-families-come-together-to-create-the-traditional-Onam-Pookalam-at-BMC.jpeg Staff members and their families come together to create the traditional Onam Pookalam https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/291vyrd0/More-than-1000-healthcare-professionals-from-35-nationalities-contributed-to-creating-the-giant-Pookalam-at-Burjeel-Medical-City.jpeg More than 1,000 healthcare professionals from 35 nationalities contributed to creating the giant Pookalam https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/dnf6lsj9/Healthcare-workers-prepare-the-giant-Onam-floral-carpet-at-Burjeel-Medical-City.jpeg Healthcare workers prepare the giant Onam floral carpet Gulf News en 2026-08-22T16:38:07.408+04:00 Thousands of healthcare workers create giant Onam Pookalam in Abu Dhabi UAE, UAE, india, Company News, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/abu-dhabi-expands-energy-and-water-ties-during-us-visit-1.500648929 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/vkh4cmm4/US.jpg The Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi (DoE) signed MoUs and explored new technologies to strengthen key sectors. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T16:21:25.744+04:00 Abu Dhabi expands energy and water ties during US visit Energy, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-new-autumn-sneakers-on-amazonae-2026-five-pairs-for-the-new-season-1.500644704 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-18/85va9ouv/autumnsneakers-1.png Pairs of sneakers displayed in a warm autumn setting. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T16:00:00.000+04:00 Best new autumn sneakers on Amazon.ae 2026: Five pairs for the new season Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/why-the-uae-remains-a-top-choice-for-expats-1.500648903 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/2ln4390u/expats.jpeg Clockwise from top left: Basudev Das, Mayrel Yamson, Adela Sacopon, Michael Santome, and Celia Ramos https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/b8e6bxcv/Celia-Ramos.jpg Celia Ramos https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/imwdlcje/Adela-Sacopon.jpg Adela Sacopon https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/lxcbvvs2/Mayrel_Albarracin_Yamson.jpeg Mayrel Yamson https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/abtwfpyg/Basudev_Das.jpeg Basudev Das https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/r4lh5x6i/MICHAEL_MACASERO_SANTOME.jpg Michael Santome Gulf News en 2026-08-22T15:41:19.328+04:00 Why the UAE remains a top choice for expats people, UAE, UAE, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/arctic-route-offers-shorter-asia-europe-trips-but-shipping-hopes-face-icy-reality-1.500648578 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/tpq7r8g0/arctic.jpg The Northern Sea Route could cut journey times, but high costs and seasonal limits restrict its appeal. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T14:58:12.645+04:00 Arctic route offers shorter Asia-Europe trips, but shipping hopes face icy reality Business, Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/offbeat/father-leaves-seven-year-old-son-alone-for-hours-on-mount-fuji-during-climb-1.500648594 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-05/24a2ukgz/newsml_afp_com_20251205T084154Z_doc_87793g3.jpeg Mount Fuji is seen covered in snow in Yamanakako, Yamanashi prefecture. The man reportedly told his tired son to wait while he continued climbing with another child. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T14:14:01.842+04:00 Father leaves seven-year-old son alone for hours on Mount Fuji during climb Offbeat, Asia, Offbeat, Japan https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/six-year-old-girl-dies-days-after-uk-seaside-tragedy-kills-family-1.500648743 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-27/49ij68g9/202606273842021.jpg Representational image. Sussex Police said CCTV and witness accounts indicated the deaths were a tragic accident. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T13:55:02.014+04:00 Six-year-old girl dies days after UK seaside tragedy kills family Europe, UK https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/one-killed-two-seriously-injured-in-shooting-in-oman-1.500648818 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/toyhr10f/Crime One of the victims died from his injuries, while the other two were seriously wounded, according to the police statement. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T13:36:45.973+04:00 One killed, two seriously injured in shooting in Oman Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/mitchell-starc-and-shoriful-islam-star-as-18-wickets-fall-in-australia-bangladesh-test-1.500648571 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/pdhw1cmp/newsml_afp_com_20260822T005811Z_doc_c69q2zj.jpeg Australia’s Mitchell Starc celebrates taking his fifth wicket for the innings when he dismissed Bangladesh’s Litton Das during the first day of the second Test match against Bangladesh at the Great Barrier Reef Stadium in Mackay on August 22, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/35et5p26/newsml_afp_com_20260822T070445Z_doc_c69v2j6.jpeg Bangladesh’s Shoriful Islam reacts after dismissing Australia’s captain Pat Cummins to take his fifth wicket of the innings during the first day of the second Test match at the Great Barrier Reef Stadium in Mackay on August 22, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T13:36:05.057+04:00 Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam star as 18 wickets fall in Australia-Bangladesh Test Cricket, Bangladesh, Australia https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/rain-hits-parts-of-uae-as-showers-expected-until-9pm-1.500648802 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/yv4oqc6f/6.jpg Rain pours down on Dubai-Al Ain Road towards Mezyad. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T13:20:48.242+04:00 Rain hits parts of UAE as showers expected until 9pm Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/christian-man-in-egypt-wins-free-umrah-trip-after-entering-quran-contest-1.500648789 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/zbcmo2mu/Egypt After learning how much the trip meant to her, Mina decided to enter the competition himself. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T13:09:51.855+04:00 Christian man in Egypt wins free Umrah trip after entering Quran contest Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/myanmar-airstrike-on-monastery-kills-14-1.500648777 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/ge57sm85/preview.jpg Debris litters a Buddhist monastery after an airstrike hit Swel Le Oh village in Myaung Township, Sagaing Region, Myanmar, on Friday, Augusat 21, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T13:08:59.976+04:00 Myanmar airstrike on monastery kills 14 Asia https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-police-chief-reviews-patrol-readiness-and-emergency-response-1.500648782 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/q0m8a67f/AD-Police The visit also covered the use of modern technologies and systems designed to improve field operations and the quality of security services provided to the public. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T12:50:40.217+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police chief reviews patrol readiness and emergency response UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/uae-school-reopening-make-the-first-day-accident-free-and-get-traffic-points-removed-1.500648759 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-16/rxnnauqf/SCHOOLBUS Accident-Free Day campaign links safe school runs to removal of traffic points Gulf News en 2026-08-22T12:39:29.740+04:00 UAE school reopening: Make the first day accident-free and get traffic points removed Transport, UAE traffic fines, Back-to-school, transpsort https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/uae-identifies-six-health-insurance-violations-by-employers-1.500648763 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/09/05/Stock-Health-Insurance_18a64268f63_large.jpg Employers must ensure workers have continuous coverage throughout the validity of their permits. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T12:29:28.978+04:00 UAE identifies six health insurance violations by employers Health https://gulfnews.com/uae/missed-your-exit-sharjah-police-urge-drivers-not-to-make-sudden-turns-1.500648755 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/8xsvrbtz/UAE Under UAE traffic regulations, sudden swerving carries a fine of Dh1,000 and four black points on the driver’s licence. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T12:25:11.521+04:00 Missed your exit? Sharjah Police urge drivers not to make sudden turns UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/from-finding-support-to-creating-it-how-the-uae-helped-this-mother-find-a-new-path-for-her-neurodivergent-child-1.500648739 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/03c27fsz/robie.jpeg Dubai-based Filipino expat Robie Torre-Gonzales https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/z98c1035/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-22-at-10.59.25.jpeg Gonzales family https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/l3e25z4z/open_house_2.png Robie Torre-Gonzales (third from left) during an open house with different families https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/4361xswe/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-22-at-10.53.07.jpeg Personality development training at the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/0eppvc7c/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-22-at-11.05.19.jpeg English class for blue collar workers Gulf News en 2026-08-22T12:18:43.447+04:00 From finding support to creating it: How the UAE helped this mother find a new path for her neurodivergent child people, UAE, Pinoy, Stories-of-success, UAE, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/burjeel-holdings-aimed-solutions-bring-uaes-emerging-healthcare-ai-innovators-to-ai-builders-summit-2026-1.500648752 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/5c61lrb5/1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/a9kpzi5f/2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-22T12:12:23.266+04:00 Burjeel Holdings' AiMed Solutions bring UAE’s emerging healthcare AI innovators to AI Builders Summit 2026 Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/beach-seating-dispute-ends-in-death-of-27-year-old-woman-1.500648734 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/gd6wylv4/Egypt The confrontation began with an argument between the woman’s 15-year-old brother and a 17-year-old beach worker over a place to sit near the water. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T11:54:48.987+04:00 Beach seating dispute ends in death of 27-year-old woman Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-to-end-automatic-visa-and-leave-permit-extensions-from-september-1-1.500648731 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/myainiz2/KUNA Under the change, automatic extensions covering all categories of visit visas for people currently inside Kuwait will cease. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T11:53:45.458+04:00 Kuwait to end automatic visa and leave permit extensions from September 1 Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-students-could-lose-school-bus-service-for-breaking-safety-rules-1.500648726 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/t33ai32q/KSA The service carries an annual fee of SR200, although the ministry has exempted children from families receiving social security benefits, as well as students with disabilities. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T11:53:10.251+04:00 Saudi students could lose school bus service for breaking safety rules Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/for-the-first-time-saudi-students-get-digital-id-cards-with-qr-codes-1.500648716 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/mp9qyxro/KSA Students and parents will be able to view homework, periodic tests and other school assignments. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T11:52:32.531+04:00 For the first time, Saudi students get digital ID cards with QR codes Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-judge-strikes-down-trump-visa-suspension-for-75-nations-pakistan-bangladesh-among-them-1.500648720 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/mhogi9yt/202608213913673.jpg US judge overturns Trump-era visa suspension targeting 75 nations Gulf News en 2026-08-22T11:26:16.332+04:00 US judge strikes down Trump visa suspension for 75 nations: Pakistan, Bangladesh among them Americas, Pakistan, Donald Trump, Bangladesh, Visa, US immigration policy https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-flight-schedules-remain-fluid-as-airports-brace-for-post-summer-rush-1.500648721 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/05/04/STOCK-plane_18f429e9a0f_large.jpg Travellers are advised to allow extra time and check their flight status amid ongoing regional uncertainty. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T11:21:55.789+04:00 UAE flights status today: Emirates, Etihad and Air Arabia schedules and cancellations Aviation, FlyDubai, Emirates airline, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-customs-cuts-airport-clearance-from-45-minutes-to-under-five-during-return-rush-1.500648688 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/876ryxhk/DC The plan focuses on ramping up field and operational teams, speeding up customs procedures and deploying advanced technology to keep passengers moving efficiently. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T10:55:35.721+04:00 Dubai Customs cuts airport clearance from 45 minutes to under five during return rush UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/uae-reaches-51-of-target-to-plant-100-million-mangrove-trees-by-2030-1.500648706 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/5jrvmqnh/UAE The UAE has 16 protected areas, and national plans seek to increase marine protected areas to 30 per cent by 2030, in line with the National Biodiversity Strategy 2031. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T10:55:15.092+04:00 UAE reaches 51% of target to plant 100 million mangrove trees by 2030 Environment, Environment https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/abu-dhabis-new-health-equation-from-prevention-to-precision-care-building-healthier-families-for-life-1.500648690 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/cz5f6d25/IMG5208.jpeg Year of the Family 2026 drives a shift from treating illness to lifelong prevention Gulf News en 2026-08-22T10:33:37.105+04:00 Abu Dhabi’s new health equation: From prevention to precision care, building healthier families for life Health, Health, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/why-eau-de-parfum-usually-lasts-longer-than-eau-de-toilette-1.500645424 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-19/dinq8sz0/eaudeparfum-1.png Two perfume bottles illustrate the contrast between richer and lighter fragrance concentrations. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T10:00:00.000+04:00 Why eau de parfum usually lasts longer than eau de toilette Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/technology/apple-cuts-more-than-200-jobs-across-siri-and-vision-pro-teams-amid-ai-push-1.500648675 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/08/26/Apple-Siri-even-recorded-people-having-sex--Report_16cce6db30c_large.jpg Job cuts hit Siri and Vision Pro as Apple pivots to next wave of AI devices Gulf News en 2026-08-22T09:59:04.075+04:00 Apple cuts more than 200 jobs across Siri and Vision Pro teams amid AI push Technology, apple, technology, iPhone https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/watch-uss-george-washington-ramps-up-night-flights-in-arabian-sea-amid-iran-tensions-1.500648657 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/oylqfsv2/news22.JPG Intensive night flight ops signal sustained US presence near key sea lanes Gulf News en 2026-08-22T09:37:28.587+04:00 Watch: USS George Washington ramps up night flights in Arabian Sea amid Iran tensions Americas, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-canada-fail-to-reach-trade-pact-as-trumps-50-tariffs-take-effect-1.500648640 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-19/ixsl3fts/ANI_20260819191718.jpeg US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Gulf News en 2026-08-22T08:57:55.808+04:00 US, Canada fail to reach trade pact as Trump’s 50% tariffs take effect Americas, Donald Trump, Trump tariffs, America, Canada https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-residents-update-latest-on-trumps-iran-deal-push-hormuz-tensions-and-flights-status-1.500648612 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 Gulf News en 2026-08-22T08:00:26.355+04:00 UAE residents’ update: Latest on Trump’s Iran deal push, Hormuz tensions and flights status UAE, Mena, Donald Trump, Gaza, America, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/the-emirati-maybe-what-inshallah-really-means-in-everyday-life-1.500643591 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/9hooc8a8/shutterstock2503616857.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-22T08:00:00.000+04:00 The Emirati “maybe”: What “inshallah” really means in everyday life Lifestyle, Living-UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/8-k-dramas-to-turn-a-sceptic-into-a-binge-watching-believer-hospital-playlist-to-hometown-cha-cha-cha-1.500648595 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-10/h9ij0ry9/hometoen.jpg Hometown Cha Cha Cha stars Kim Seon-ho and Shin Min-a. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/tnstsdvo/Hospital_Playlist_17a3d2b1669_original_ratio.jpg ‘Hospital Playlist’ (Netflix): It’s about five friends who’ve been together since undergrad school and now work as doctors in the same hospital. They share a love for music and have a similar drive to help others. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/nf797n8a/Hometown_Cha_Cha_Cha_17c5a667fae_original_ratio.jpg Hometown Cha Cha is one of the most popular K-Drama romantic comedies. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T07:55:19.494+04:00 8 K-Dramas that win over even the biggest sceptics: Hospital Playlist to Hometown Cha Cha Cha Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/1300-commercial-vessels-transited-strait-of-hormuz-since-may-2026-us-centcom-1.500648368 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-04/bruyp9mt/US-escort.jpeg A military helicopter approaches USS Milius (DDG 69), a guided-missile destroyer patroling regional waters in support of the US blockade operations against Iran. As of Aug. 21, 2026, a total of 1,300 commercial vessels have trasited Hormuz (since May) even as the US Navy continues to redirect Iran-related ships to comply with the blockade. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T07:05:26.049+04:00 1,300 commercial vessels transited Strait of Hormuz since May 2026: US CentCom Energy https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-vows-toughest-iran-pressure-urges-china-support-sanctions-hezbollah-1.500647462 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-02/dww68n13/Hormuz.jpg File photo: Children walk along the shore with a ball as a small motorboat passes offshore and bulk carriers, cargo ships, and service vessels line the horizon in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/ozotr75o/ANI_20260820203707.jpg US Vice President JD Vance https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-03/78hwzk8n/HJ0rXcEXMAAMZO2.jpg USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-27/wq46t6g9/ANI_20260327121135.jpg Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian (Photo: X/@MFA_China) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/5ei8q6j1/newsml_afp_com_20260808T150931Z_doc_c49b8yj.jpeg Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian Gulf News en 2026-08-22T06:54:49.041+04:00 China rejects US push to isolate Iran, says sanctions will not resolve conflict Mena, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/uae-success-stories/how-a-nepali-expat-went-from-cleaning-toilets-to-becoming-a-dubai-chef-1.500648461 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/lmitpyt2/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-21-at-19.20.06.jpeg Dubai-based Nepali expat Shyam Ghimire https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/fd3v6qdd/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_20_at_19_34_52.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/fkl5stnf/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_20_at_22_30_46.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/tctpw6r8/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-21-at-19.20.05.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-22T06:45:00.000+04:00 How a Nepali expat went from cleaning toilets to becoming a Dubai chef UAE Success Stories, people, UAE, Stories-of-success, UAE, Restaurants in Dubai, Nepal https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/5-pakistani-drama-soundtracks-where-every-note-is-both-wound-and-balm-humsafar-to-mere-qatil-mere-dildar-1.500648456 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-10/ay0umjbh/humsafae.jpg Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan in Humsafar, a raw and painfully honest story about love and separation. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-30/cgfpblxg/humsafar4.jpg Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan in Humsafar. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T06:30:00.000+04:00 5 Pakistani drama soundtracks where every note is both wound and balm: Humsafar to Mere Qatil Mere Dildar Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/meet-the-dubai-based-indian-expat-behind-bollywood-star-vidya-balans-viral-instagram-reel-1.500647928 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/l3x8a0vn/FotoJet-1.jpg Dubai-based Indian expat’s fun audio goes viral after Bollywood actress Vidya Balan’s Reel https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/ko7i8baw/FotoJet.jpg Priya found a new creative path through Kerala mural art and handcrafted fashion Gulf News en 2026-08-22T06:10:53.046+04:00 Meet the Dubai-based Indian expat behind Bollywood star Vidya Balan’s viral Instagram Reel BollyWood, South-Indian, bollywood, kerala cinema, social media, Malayalam films, viral https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/scientists-beat-johnson-johnson-in-fight-over-talc-cancer-research-1.500648565 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2018/12/16/181216_johnson_resources1_16a08543184_large.jpg US judge rules researchers did not defame J&J over talc-cancer study Gulf News en 2026-08-22T06:00:47.520+04:00 Scientists beat Johnson & Johnson in fight over talc cancer research Johnson & Johnson, talc cancer, talcum powder, mesothelioma, talc litigation, defamation case, scientific research, cosmetic talc, asbestos exposure, talc lawsuits, court ruling, scientific speech, patient data, talc settlement, US judge https://gulfnews.com/uae/back-to-school-uae-guide-how-to-choose-the-right-laptops-tablets-and-headphones-for-your-child-1.500647686 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/08/09/school-student-laptop_189d9cd1e64_large.jpg What are some gadgets you can't study without? We've suggested a few in our list below to help you ease back into the school term with confidence. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T06:00:00.000+04:00 Back-to-school UAE guide: How to choose the right laptops, tablets and headphones for your child UAE, Technology, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/toyota-building-demolition-what-dubai-tenants-need-to-know-about-partitions-and-eviction-1.500648070 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/t4snvqjq/shutterstock2470196083.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-22T06:00:00.000+04:00 Toyota building demolition: What Dubai tenants need to know about partitions and eviction UAE, Property, Living-Housing, Dubai property https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/heavy-rain-in-uae-abu-dhabi-parks-and-beaches-reopen-with-safety-guidelines-1.500648560 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/43pcrwfr/news.PNG Residents return to parks and beaches under new post-rain precautionary measures Gulf News en 2026-08-22T05:44:35.446+04:00 Heavy rain in UAE: Abu Dhabi parks and beaches reopen with safety guidelines Weather, UAE weather, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/worlds-oldest-person-ethel-caterham-celebrates-117th-birthday-1.500648542 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/x56rf905/dddddd.jpg Ethel Caterham, the world’s oldest living person, celebrated her 117th birthday in Surrey, UK. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T05:41:00.000+04:00 World’s oldest person Ethel Caterham celebrates 117th birthday World, viral https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-braces-for-rain-blowing-dust-and-winds-reaching-50kmh-on-saturday-1.500648546 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/e7o1wh0d/UAE Convective clouds expected to develop over eastern, southern and western areas during the afternoon, bringing a chance of rainfall. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-31/4qbnkdej/Rain Eastern and southern regions may see afternoon showers, with dusty winds at times. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T05:28:30.472+04:00 UAE braces for rain, blowing dust and winds reaching 50km/h on Saturday Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/beyond-storage-why-the-smartest-supply-chains-now-begin-in-the-warehouse-1.500648089 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/u5ih6b8j/warehouse.jpg In an economy shaped by e-commerce, regionalisation and rising customer expectations, warehousing has evolved from a back-office operational function into one of the most strategic assets an organisation can invest in. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/j45n8hmo/Fadi_Azzi.jpg Fadi Azzi Gulf News en 2026-08-22T05:16:00.000+04:00 Beyond storage: Why the smartest supply chains now begin in the warehouse Op-Eds, logistics, UAE economy https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-metro-and-etihad-rail-could-boost-demand-in-jvc-meydan-dso-and-dubai-south-1.500647945 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/euq7b4fm/EITHAD-GOLD-AND-BLUE.jpg EITHAD GOLD AND BLUE. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-21/qc7wkihj/Fibha-Ahmed.gif Fibha Ahmed, Vice President of Sales at Bayut https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/og9rjkpj/Vivek_Bhavsar__Director_of_Consulting_at_JLL_MENA.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/1ha551a7/PHOTO_2026_08_13_15_53_15_jpg.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/vcwi59dz/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_13_at_15_08_04.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/3c0tjh1b/_K119936_jpg.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-22T04:00:00.000+04:00 Dubai Metro and Etihad Rail could boost demand in JVC, Meydan, DSO and Dubai South Property, Transport https://gulfnews.com/business/uae-expands-multi-modal-logistics-network-as-global-trade-evolves-1.500648430 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/0wqbwkhm/ulx06h9p1ka1qlapo.jpg New corridors and infrastructure are strengthening links between UAE's ports, airports, railways and industrial zones. Gulf News en 2026-08-22T00:04:23.051+04:00 UAE expands multi-modal logistics network as global trade evolves Business https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/europe-records-more-than-30000-excess-deaths-in-summer-heatwaves-1.500648394 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-08/isuwrofb/newsml_afp_com_20260708T133751Z_doc_b9mc4we.jpeg A pedestrian with a small electric fan hanging around her neck shields herself from the sun with an umbrella in central Rome on July 8, 2026, as parts of Europe experience another heatwave. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T23:59:37.442+04:00 Europe records more than 30,000 excess deaths in summer heatwaves Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/offbeat/gandhis-handwritten-notes-sell-for-record-17m-in-mumbai-1.500648087 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/22pjb1uw/Mahatma_Gandhi__1827ca89e50_large.jpg The collection of handwritten notes offers a rare glimpse into Mahatma Gandhi’s close relationship with his associate and freedom fighter Anand T Hingorani. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T23:20:50.132+04:00 Gandhi’s handwritten notes sell for record $1.7m in Mumbai Offbeat, India, Gandhi https://gulfnews.com/world/offbeat/python-named-jodie-foster-beats-cancer-after-pioneering-treatment-1.500647402 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/arqbepy1/python.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T23:05:01.078+04:00 Python named Jodie Foster beats cancer after pioneering treatment Offbeat, Europe, Offbeat https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/abu-dhabi-closes-parks-and-beaches-until-further-notice-over-unstable-weather-1.500648364 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/q3fytmjq/rain.jpg Heavy rain and lightning hit parts of Abu Dhabi, marking the first reported rain this summer. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T21:17:50.810+04:00 Abu Dhabi closes parks and beaches amid heavy rain Weather, Abu Dhabi, Rain https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/the-death-of-the-perfect-instagram-feed-1.500644562 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-18/t0hytyoa/shutterstock2676476853.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T21:00:00.000+04:00 The death of the perfect Instagram feed Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/netherlands-fines-uber-960m-for-suspending-driver-accounts-1.500648254 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/41m72h2l/newsml_afp_com_20260120T151359Z_doc_93cx6da.jpeg Regulator says Uber broke EU rules by deactivating drivers without notice. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T20:41:04.832+04:00 Netherlands fines Uber $960m for suspending driver accounts Europe, Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/benjamin-netanyahu-calls-turkeys-erdogan-antisemitic-dictator-1.500648210 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/5wpzumpc/190322_Benjamin_Netanyahu_resources1_16a30b3a56c_original_ratio.jpg Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Gulf News en 2026-08-21T20:28:36.551+04:00 Benjamin Netanyahu calls Turkey's Erdogan 'antisemitic dictator' Mena, Israel, Turkey https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/arsenal-sign-villa-centre-back-ezri-konsa-as-champions-bolster-defence-1.500648248 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/i1tsg4c5/newsml_afp_com_20260701T000000Z_PH_GTY_2284245113.jpeg Ezri Konsa Gulf News en 2026-08-21T20:21:14.012+04:00 Arsenal sign Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa as champions bolster defence Football https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/air-up-bottle-review-does-scent-flavoured-water-work-1.500644777 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-18/etxonrwc/airupbottles-1.png Air Up bottle and scent pods displayed in a bright wellness setting Gulf News en 2026-08-21T20:00:00.000+04:00 Air Up bottle review: does scent flavoured water work? Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/abu-dhabi-police-warn-pedestrians-against-unsafe-road-crossings-1.500648263 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/22mvp3pl/UAE Police called on motorists to remain alert for pedestrians and reduce their speed when approaching designated crossings. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T19:47:42.782+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police warn pedestrians: Use designated crossings or face Dh400 fine Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/england-start-life-after-bazball-with-rout-of-pakistan-1.500647955 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/06lujtyo/newsml_afp_com_20260821T135637Z_doc_c68f9fm.jpeg England's Ollie Robinson (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Pakistan's Ali Usman on day three of the first Test match at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds, northern England on August 21, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T19:42:44.906+04:00 Headingley Test: England start life after Bazball with rout of Pakistan Cricket https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/barcelona-seal-joao-cancelo-return-to-bolster-defence-1.500647003 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/i25ly19o/newsml_afp_com_20260820T131924Z_doc_c64l8vp.jpeg Portuguese international footballer Joao Cancelo poses with a Barcelona jersey during his official presentation as FC Barcelona's new player at the Nou Camp in Barcelona on August 20, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T19:35:34.265+04:00 Barcelona seal Joao Cancelo return to bolster defence Football https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/top-ranked-jannik-sinner-withdraws-from-us-open-with-knee-injury-1.500648168 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/adf7vgab/newsml_afp_com_20260821T143139Z_doc_c68n7g3.jpeg Jannik Sinner Gulf News en 2026-08-21T19:26:39.401+04:00 Top-ranked Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open with knee injury Tennis https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/uk-court-orders-prince-harry-others-to-pay-daily-mail-95-million-1.500648245 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-10/hh79o0v6/preview.jpg Britain's Prince Harry arrives at London's High Court to lead a group accusing the Daily Mail's publisher of privacy invasion through unlawful tactics in a trial that is part of a wider phone hacking scandal in London, Jan. 21, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T19:10:26.729+04:00 UK court orders Prince Harry, others to pay Daily Mail £9.5 million Europe, UK https://gulfnews.com/uae/the-uaes-quiet-culture-of-giving-1.500643571 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/ooag5ivr/shutterstock2698752009.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T19:00:00.000+04:00 The UAE’s quiet culture of giving UAE, Living-UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-saudi-arabia-and-six-other-countries-condemn-israels-e1-settlement-plan-1.500648211 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/kbt7amry/flags.jpg Foreign ministers from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye and Egypt condemned Israel’s E1 settlement plan and called for an immediate halt to settlement expansion. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T18:45:36.531+04:00 UAE, Saudi Arabia and six other countries condemn Israel’s E1 settlement plan UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/argentinas-leandro-paredes-suspended-10-matches-by-fifa-1.500648208 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/m87ttmo7/newsml_afp_com_20260811T232647Z_doc_c4fc73a.jpeg Leandro Paredes https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/d2op50wy/petro.jpg Argentina's midfielder Leandro Paredes (C) clashes with Spain's midfielder Gavi during the 2026 World Cup final match at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T18:38:14.310+04:00 Argentina's Leandro Paredes suspended 10 matches by FIFA Football, FIFA World Cup, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/back-to-school-in-sharjah-more-patrols-bus-checks-and-faster-emergency-response-1.500648115 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/cko0ehnj/Sharjah The plan is aimed at protecting pupils as they return to classrooms while keeping traffic moving around schools during some of the busiest periods of the day. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T18:17:50.571+04:00 Back to school in Sharjah: More patrols, bus checks and faster emergency response Education, Education https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/iran-calls-for-end-to-war-as-us-pressure-mounts-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-tonight-august-21-1.500648165 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/5hpl4vu9/5.jpg Sailors and marines line the deck of aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T18:16:59.460+04:00 Iran calls for end to war as US pressure mounts: What UAE residents need to know tonight (August 21) Gulf, Mena, Americas, Asia https://gulfnews.com/world/gold-mine-shut-in-central-african-republic-after-deadly-collapse-1.500648163 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/nftzv5zv/tyTYTxeo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T18:01:02.008+04:00 Gold mine shut in Central African Republic after deadly collapse World, Business https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/several-wounded-in-sword-attack-at-swedish-school-1.500648100 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/x3drtph3/police.jpg Police and emergency personnel outside Brinellskolan during a major emergency response after a man with a sword reportedly injured several people at the school in Fagersta, Sweden, on Friday, August 21, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T17:55:37.401+04:00 At least 2 teens seriously wounded in sword attack at Swedish school Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/son-parents-die-in-tragic-sequence-of-falls-from-india-hill-1.500648114 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/10/12/Stock-crime-police-jailed_17c752e1503_large.jpg A three-hour effort to save a 19-year-old man ended with the teenager and both his parents dying in a sequence of falls in Maharashtra. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T17:24:59.235+04:00 Son, parents die in tragic sequence of falls from India hill India, india https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-president-masoud-pezeshkian-says-time-has-come-to-end-war-with-us-1.500647963 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/4c2vwzo6/newsml_afp_com_20260808T151222Z_doc_c49b8yt.jpeg Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian Gulf News en 2026-08-21T17:23:46.784+04:00 Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian says time has come to end war with US Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/rajinikanths-ala-bolelo-from-jailer-2-brings-an-onam-vibe-with-shamna-kasim-1.500648113 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/8coq90nh/SAEEEE.jpg Rajinikanth and Shamna Kasim feature in ‘Ala Bolelo’, the Onam-themed song from ‘Jailer 2’ Gulf News en 2026-08-21T17:23:21.384+04:00 Rajinikanth’s ‘Ala Bolelo’ from Jailer 2 brings an Onam vibe with Dubai-based Shamna Kasim South-Indian, viral https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/rain-hits-parts-of-uae-as-showers-sweep-al-ain-and-drizzle-falls-in-fujairah-1.500648108 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/819lov98/Rain Rain was reported in Al Ain, including along Khatm Al Shiklah Road, while Fujairah experienced cloudy conditions and periods of light drizzle earlier on Friday. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T17:22:00.180+04:00 Rain hits parts of UAE as showers sweep Al Ain and drizzle falls in Fujairah Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/almas-anfar-kathuria-owner-ceo-of-al-anfar-perfumes-launches-unique-gen-z-fragrances-this-october-1.500648095 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/f0c5n8nq/IMG4520.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T17:03:32.492+04:00 Almas Anfar Kathuria, Owner & CEO of Al Anfar Perfumes, launches unique Gen Z fragrances this October Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/friday/friday-partner/iq-option-wins-best-islamic-trading-account-2026-at-the-financefeeds-awards-1.500648080 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/jxmm6no0/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-21-at-4.40.49-PM.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T16:55:22.430+04:00 IQ Option wins Best Islamic Trading Account 2026 at the FinanceFeeds Awards Friday-Partner https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/mohanlal-spotted-in-police-uniform-during-athimanoharam-shoot-near-sabarimala-1.500648060 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/dhybknrn/dsdadsa.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T16:53:08.416+04:00 Mohanlal spotted in police uniform during ‘Athimanoharam’ shoot near Sabarimala South-Indian, viral https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/oman-air-salamair-appoint-new-ceos-in-major-leadership-shift-1.500648041 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/4b07cp94/Salam-Air-Oman-Air.jpg Nasser Al Sharji will take charge of Oman Air from September 1, from Con Korfiatis, and Yaqoob Al Kiyumi takes over as CEO of SalamAir from October 1. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T16:46:55.452+04:00 Oman Air, SalamAir appoint new CEOs in major leadership shift Aviation, Travel, Oman, travel https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/china/china-rejects-donald-trumps-push-for-sanctions-and-pressure-on-iran-1.500647718 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-24/p1ncqr0q/ANI_20260324090503.jpg Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian (Photo: ) Gulf News en 2026-08-21T16:46:43.393+04:00 China rejects Donald Trump’s push for 'sanctions and pressure' on Iran China, Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/dct-abu-dhabi-opens-applications-for-land-2027-1.500647847 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/0jxwhi9v/k3406hc21ka0zwgpo.jpeg LanD 2027 will help heritage professionals develop skills in holistic documentation and conservation. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T16:22:13.027+04:00 DCT Abu Dhabi opens applications for LanD 2027 Government https://gulfnews.com/business/property/hudayriyat-island-tops-abu-dhabi-property-market-with-dh19-billion-in-sales-1.500648019 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/q8winc39/c07352db-f723-47a9-a200-9c9fcf8b4af2.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T16:21:29.115+04:00 Hudayriyat Island tops Abu Dhabi property market with Dh19 billion in sales Property, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/sport/fifty-emirati-runners-to-take-part-in-zayed-charity-run-in-brazil-1.500647864 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/yf7l4y9v/wmu06h571ka1176po.jpeg The second Brazilian edition will be held at Rio de Janeiro’s Flamengo Beach on August 23. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T16:12:42.465+04:00 Fifty Emirati runners to take part in Zayed Charity Run in Brazil Sport, Government https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/afc-u17-asian-cup-2027-qualifying-draw-to-take-place-on-august-27-1.500647619 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/d7xgj8ie/cup.jpg The draw in Kuala Lumpur will decide seven groups for the November qualifiers. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T16:05:07.113+04:00 AFC U17 Asian Cup 2027 qualifying draw to take place on August 27 Football https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/dyson-airwrap-review-what-the-multi-styler-actually-does-1.500643392 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/a9r4cgrl/dyson1-1.png Dyson Airwrap style multi styler displayed with a range of hair styling attachments. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T16:00:00.000+04:00 Dyson Airwrap review: what the multi-styler actually does Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/uaes-banaat-fc-thrash-master-fc-9-0-in-afc-womens-champions-league-1.500647613 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/508eo5y3/Banaat.jpg UAE's Banaat FC produce a dominant display in Qarshi to open their preliminary campaign in style. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T15:58:03.355+04:00 UAE's Banaat FC thrash Master FC 9-0 in AFC Women’s Champions League Football https://gulfnews.com/sport/youth-mma-stars-battle-for-glory-at-abu-dhabi-world-championships-1.500647902 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/syetfyia/Copy-of-8a460077-2189-4e91-b757-14a22cc31747.jpeg Young fighters compete in an action-packed bout during the 7th Youth MMA World Championships at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/8z720e7z/5ir06g7n1ka1hvcpn.jpeg UAE's Maryam Almutwa claimed bronze in the Youth B Women’s 52kg division, taking the UAE’s overall medal tally to 18, including six gold, five silver and seven bronze. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/mzc2a663/gkw06f171ka1ka1pn.jpeg Emirati athlete Rakan Alyammahi won gold in the Youth B Men’s 44kg division after defeating Ireland’s Roman Verhoeven in the final, leading the UAE’s medal charge on the third day of the IMMAF Youth World Championships at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/l0fle3rj/Copy-of-1f69d2bd-c40f-45b0-8e8e-668e1dc8a68f.jpeg The championship has brought together more than 1,100 athletes from 55 countries, highlighting the growing global popularity of youth mixed martial arts. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/c5qtjltl/Copy-of-06160314-2bd8-40cd-a86b-f2aea4948b4a.jpeg Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) coaches taking part in the IMMAF Youth World Championship in Abu Dhabi highlighted the tournament as a premier global platform for identifying emerging talent and steering young athletes toward professional careers, supported by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/0ejeho93/Copy-of-75987611-9906-4fed-a4d7-ff68d4ae6750.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/8do7jtlc/Copy-of-ab46a97b-a7cd-4a0a-ad30-34aa92c65588.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/mfgylojl/Copy-of-e0ea01b5-bb08-4296-affa-b8c42f988d54.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/0p9kv0w6/Copy-of-edc43fd7-80c4-4d34-a543-6c5176ad442d.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/t373badp/Copy-of-f58ce0bd-748e-420e-9ba0-0ad31a727b78.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/wi3f2vwx/Copy-of-f1142697-1087-431d-ac33-dc9a4e8dc910.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T15:40:00.000+04:00 Youth MMA stars battle for glory at Abu Dhabi World Championships Sport, sports-photos https://gulfnews.com/uae/du-launches-back-to-school-offers-with-discounts-of-up-to-50-per-cent-1.500647931 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/7l8lfy1m/Du The offers extend to home internet services, with du providing a 20 per cent discount on Home Fibre plans and 10 per cent off Home Wireless plans. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T14:58:14.070+04:00 du launches back-to-school offers with discounts of up to 50 per cent UAE, Education, Technology, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/isak-returns-to-st-james-park-newcastle-v-liverpool-headlines-premier-league-opening-weekend-1.500647913 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/692ove3i/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-21-2026-022318-PM.png This game has a bit of everything and that's why it's our highlight fixture https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/3cbo8sci/newsml_afp_com_20260812T195519Z_doc_c4hv8u3.jpeg Guimaraes joined league champions Arsenal in a painful move for Newcastle fans. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/18pb0tpd/newsml_afp_com_20260815T155240Z_doc_c4qu7ma.jpeg Jaissle joins Newcastle off the back of a successful stint in Saudi Arabia. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/02ao45pu/newsml_afp_com_20260806T191736Z_doc_c46a9g4.jpeg Salah has moved to Turkey where he now plays for Trabzonspor. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/ko056j2b/newsml_afp_com_20260816T185702Z_doc_c4te9jl.jpeg Iraola led Bournemouth to heights they had never reached before, but Liverpool is a huge step-up. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/ivbhwmcx/newsml_afp_com_20260802T234431Z_doc_c3tp3j2.jpeg Isak will be met by Geordie boos on Sunday without a doubt. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T14:29:24.882+04:00 Isak returns to St James’ Park: Newcastle v Liverpool headlines Premier League opening weekend Sport, Football, premier league, Liverpool, Newcastle https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/14km-al-ain-green-barrier-aims-to-reduce-drifting-sand-by-up-to-90-per-cent-1.500647921 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/j4v99o51/Al-Ain The project is designed to create a natural green barrier capable of reducing wind speeds and limiting the movement of sand. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T14:28:43.736+04:00 14km Al Ain green barrier aims to reduce drifting sand by up to 90 per cent Environment, Environment https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/yamuna-hasan-wins-oxford-best-proposition-speaker-for-championing-the-massive-power-of-human-creativity-1.500647924 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/rk8elgid/PHOTO-2026-08-21-12-12-31.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T14:24:05.000+04:00 Yamuna Hasan wins Oxford Best Proposition Speaker for championing the massive power of human creativity Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/ingot-group-expands-its-global-trading-ecosystem-with-the-launch-of-rise-trading-app-1.500647912 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/qnrgnrk3/ENApphero1.png Gulf News en 2026-08-21T14:16:33.641+04:00 INGOT Group expands its global trading ecosystem with the launch of Rise trading app Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-launches-unified-ai-guide-to-redesign-government-services-around-outcomes-1.500647880 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/7bdzapnk/ai Under the current model, customers are typically responsible for finding the service they need, determining which government entity provides it. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T14:07:55.797+04:00 UAE launches unified AI guide to redesign government services around outcomes UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/sowcar-janaki-pillar-of-south-indian-cinema-dies-at-94-1.500647907 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2018/2/28/1_16a084919c6.2180411_3000325675_16a084919c6_large.jpg Sowcar Janaki. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T14:07:53.037+04:00 Sowcar Janaki, pillar of South Indian cinema, dies at 94 Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trumps-economic-d-day-for-iran-a-path-to-peace-or-the-wars-next-phase-1.500647881 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-27/7txhc211/newsml_afp_com_20260527T000000Z_PH_GTY_2278469297.jpeg President Donald Trump speaks as U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth listens during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T13:52:44.502+04:00 Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran: A path to peace or the war’s next phase? Mena, Americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/car-salesman-becomes-belgian-prince-after-dna-test-confirms-royal-paternity-1.500647863 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/yr4j11oq/ANI_20260821090454.jpg Prince Laurent (L) with his son Clément Vandenkerckhove. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/g9w81ter/daadad.jpg Prince Laurent and his wife Princess Claire seen in February. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T13:39:26.269+04:00 Car salesman becomes Belgian prince after DNA test confirms royal paternity World, viral https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/philippine-airlines-announces-week-long-seat-sale-with-deals-on-domestic-international-routes-1.500647855 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-21/hixefo2s/PAL-787-10.webp Philippine Airlines is bringing back its Ultimate Seat Sale for one week, with more in store beyond discounted fares Gulf News en 2026-08-21T13:31:29.175+04:00 Philippine Airlines announces week-long seat sale with deals on domestic, international routes Aviation, Philippines, Philippines, travel, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/youtuber-poses-as-beggar-at-haridwar-kawad-mela-and-earns-rs4000-in-just-8-hours-1.500647833 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/loffho65/HQFuviDbYAAzmAT.jpg YouTuber Puroshottam Vashisht, who posed as a beggar during the Haridwar Kawad Mela as part of an eight-hour social experiment. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T13:16:22.347+04:00 YouTuber poses as beggar at Haridwar Kawad Mela and earns Rs4,000 in just 8 hours India, viral https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/western-valuers-and-surveyors-publishes-study-on-industrial-asset-valuation-under-uae-corporate-tax-1.500647840 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/cnffrjpj/Artboard-46461.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T13:10:01.960+04:00 Western Valuers and Surveyors publishes study on industrial asset valuation under UAE corporate tax Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/opinion/the-strange-things-we-learn-to-call-normal-1.500647708 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/xfihp9rm/mark-aura-skypool-interview-1.png Mark Thompson appearing on Aura Skypool's YouTube channel to discuss the role of Gulf News https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/1mwotmr4/gulfnews_2026_08_21_blqs3c47_mark_aura_skypool_interview_1.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-21T13:00:00.000+04:00 Living with alerts and heatwaves: How ‘normal’ is being redefined Opinion, Weather https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/adx-listed-companies-post-38-profit-growth-in-first-half-of-2026-1.500647813 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/05/16/STOCK-Abu-Dhabi-securities-Exchange--ADX--_18f822a79aa_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:56:47.552+04:00 ADX-listed companies post 38% profit growth in first half of 2026 Markets, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/nick-jonas-got-iced-out-of-frozen-after-bombing-kristoff-audition-he-still-wont-let-it-go-better-to-cast-me-1.500647804 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/01/27/Priyanka-Chopra--left--and-Nick-Jonas_16fe73e38e0_large.jpg Priyanka Chopra, left, and Nick Jonas at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on January 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:55:26.823+04:00 Nick Jonas got iced out of Frozen after bombing Kristoff audition — he still won’t let it go: ‘Better to cast me’ Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/top-india-court-orders-new-steps-to-protect-threatened-elephants-2-1.500647809 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-07/xcg4fyku/newsml_afp_com_20260307T101001Z_doc_99zj9qg.jpeg This photograph taken on March 4, 2026 shows forest department mahouts riding their elephants at the Kaziranga National Park in India’s northeastern state of Assam. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:50:32.716+04:00 Top India court orders new steps to protect threatened elephants India, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/one-in-50-children-faces-digital-identity-theft-uae-cyber-security-council-warns-1.500647773 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/mbsgl624/UAE The council urged pupils to use strong passwords for school and educational accounts and enable two-step verification. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:49:55.420+04:00 One in 50 children faces digital identity theft, UAE Cyber Security Council warns UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/dubai-toyota-building-residents-memories-1.500647787 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/6uv40wlp/2026.jpg 2026: The Toyota Building remains a well-known landmark on Sheikh Zayed Road, but it is set to be demolished in 2027. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/t4snvqjq/shutterstock2470196083.jpg 2024: The iconic Toyota Building stands at a major junction along Sheikh Zayed Road, a landmark of Dubai’s early skyscraper era. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/wuuc47n6/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-21-at-12.55.32-PM.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/5xn3nur5/FSONxbWAAESow6.jpg Toyota Building on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai was originally and officially named the Nasser Rashid Lootah Building. Built in 1974, it received its popular nickname from a large neon Toyota sign placed on its roof in 1981, making it an enduring landmark of the city's early skyline. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/el7gpy8z/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-21-at-1.09.23-PM.jpeg Himanshu SK outside the Toyota Building, which was his home for the past three years. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:48:14.589+04:00 "It will be very difficult to leave": Residents bid farewell to Dubai's Toyota building people https://gulfnews.com/uae/explained-how-to-claim-the-dh600-monthly-nafis-child-allowance-1.500647793 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/7xmm4aw4/Nafis The payment will be made through the Nafis programme and is intended to provide additional financial support to Emirati families working outside government. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:41:31.136+04:00 Explained: How to claim the Dh600 monthly Nafis child allowance UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/education/uae-sets-stricter-inspection-rules-for-government-schools-before-new-academic-year-1.500647781 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/4vb0kx1c/Back-to-school Schools are required to provide internal and external surveillance cameras while protecting students’ privacy. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:28:53.539+04:00 UAE sets stricter inspection rules for government schools before new academic year Living-Education, Education https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/banks-could-be-losing-revenue-quietly-through-pricing-and-billing-gaps-1.500647695 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-01-30/duhyr1cd/20250130-bank-accounts https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/sjb0cio8/Sudheer-Padiyar Sudheer Padiyar Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:16:08.732+04:00 Banks could be losing revenue quietly through pricing and billing gaps Analysis https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-rta-opens-new-town-square-access-and-u-turn-to-improve-traffic-flow-1.500647729 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/2d3a3bds/RTA The new access is located from Al Yalayis 2, with signage directing motorists towards Town Square Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:12:25.960+04:00 Dubai RTA opens new Town Square access and U-turn to improve traffic flow Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-approves-new-review-fees-for-universities-and-technical-education-institutions-1.500647750 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/ypql1vft/MoHESR The fees relate specifically to specialist reviews carried out as part of institutional and programme licensing, accreditation and renewal. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:11:34.330+04:00 UAE approves new review fees for universities and technical education institutions Education, Education https://gulfnews.com/uae/emiratis-working-8-to-32-hours-a-week-now-covered-by-uae-pension-system-1.500647761 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/r4jg7m72/UAE Pensionable service and retirement benefits will be calculated proportionately, based on the employee’s actual working hours and the approved salary. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:10:43.309+04:00 Emiratis working 8 to 32 hours a week now covered by UAE pension system UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/14-year-old-brings-grandfathers-357-revolver-to-school-in-cebu-1.500647752 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/1qa3jh39/78090990712426141413068267800874365902868437n.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:07:42.464+04:00 14-year-old brings grandfather’s .357 revolver to school in Cebu Philippines, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/sport/the-gulf-news-sports-weekend-preview-1.500647753 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/sthdc8st/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-21-2026-115136-AM.png What a weekend it is for you sports fans! https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/vosb94ue/newsml_afp_com_20260726T151955Z_doc_c38u6gz.jpeg McLaren's British driver Lando Norris won the last Grand Prix. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/20r1zdvs/newsml_afp_com_20260820T174601Z_doc_c66j2x8.jpeg Pakistan will need a big turnaround if they are to win the first series against England. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/msso9ux9/newsml_afp_com_20260820T000000Z_PH_GTY_2291326136.jpeg Pegula is in semi-final action at the Cincinnati Open. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/84dmlgr5/preview.jpg McIlroy has found his form again as the BMW Championship continues. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/152qncbc/DSWGroup_classes.jpg Dubai Sports World, the region's largest indoor sports and fitness destination head into its final week Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:06:31.259+04:00 Premier League kick-off to F1 at Zandvoort: The big Gulf News weekend sports preview Sport, Football, Tennis, Cricket, Golf-in-UAE, UAE-Sport, UAE, Formula1, Pakistan, premier league, LIV Golf, india, Rory McIlroy, Bangladesh, Tennis, Sri Lanka https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/deepika-padukones-spirit-exit-sandeep-reddy-vangas-brother-alleges-actress-wanted-profit-share-and-leaked-story-1.500647748 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/f4bvci5h/202603123705999.jpeg The actress's stance found public support, including reports of her engaging with posts online that defended her position on the eight-hour workday demand. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T12:01:49.156+04:00 Deepika Padukone’s Spirit exit: Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s brother alleges actress wanted profit share and ‘leaked’ story Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/gangulys-iconic-lords-celebration-recreated-by-india-mixed-disability-cricket-team-1.500647751 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/jak4gvq8/PIC.jpg India’s mixed-disability cricket team celebrated a 118-run win at Lord’s by recreating Sourav Ganguly’s iconic 2002 shirt-waving moment. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/kywchb3f/saurrrr.jpg Glimpse of the iconic shirtless celebration of Sourav Ganguly Gulf News en 2026-08-21T11:59:46.377+04:00 Ganguly’s iconic Lord’s celebration recreated by India mixed-disability cricket team Sport, Cricket, viral https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/drought-floods-and-record-heat-what-el-nino-could-bring-next-1.500647749 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-18/yq9nhumf/newsml_afp_com_20260818T020014Z_doc_c4jy8we.jpeg A villager carries a bottle of spring water after collecting it at Gunung Batur village in Cilegon, Banten province, on July 17, 2026, after struggling to access groundwater at their homes in part due to the impact of El Nino, which has brought a prolonged dry season and triggered extreme drought, threatening food security in various regions of Indonesia. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T11:56:43.497+04:00 Drought, floods and record heat: What El Nino could bring next Europe, Americas, Asia, El Niño https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/how-this-seven-year-old-dubai-kid-found-his-rhythm-in-the-uae-1.500647700 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/j1ybvcyi/mico-2.jpeg Michelangelo “Mico” McIver https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/bl3f4b7m/tries_to_perfom_at_home_at_age_4.jpeg Mico performing at home at age four https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/7wtnsh8q/1st-Bdayalready-tapping.jpg Mico during his first birthday with his parents Jacqueline and Alan https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/1rmmeb8b/2nd_bday_JBH.jpg Mico at two years old https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/ywpz18b2/mico-1.jpeg Mico behind a drum kit https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/dah1wanu/7th-Birthday-Concert.jpg Mico performing during his seventh birthday concert together with his parents Alan and Jacqueline https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/skdt7gro/School-Performance.jpg Mico performing at his school https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/oncia3dq/Serious-modemusic-production.jpg Mico learning music production Gulf News en 2026-08-21T11:51:30.048+04:00 How this seven-year-old Dubai kid found his rhythm in the UAE people, UAE, UAE, Dubai, Music https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dubai-airport-prepares-for-37-million-passengers-during-peak-return-travel-period-1.500647741 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/cyxfx67o/DXB Preparations cover the passenger journey from arrivals and baggage reclaim to ground transport areas, while teams are also ready to respond to any operational changes that may arise. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T11:49:54.102+04:00 Dubai airport prepares for 3.7 million passengers during peak return travel period Aviation, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dxb-adds-free-treats-live-music-and-welcome-experiences-for-august-travellers-1.500647736 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/s8cdd7l5/Dubai-AirportsWelcome-Experiences-3.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/tgp1wf7p/Dubai-AirportsWelcome-Experiences-4.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/6fegwd82/Dubai-AirportsWelcome-Experiences-5.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/h2c3qw7m/Dubai-AirportsWelcome-Experiences-6.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/s04b9ba9/Dubai-AirportsWelcome-Experiences-1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/yxymvjmz/Dubai-AirportsWelcome-Experiences-2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T11:41:45.541+04:00 DXB adds free treats, live music and welcome experiences for August travellers Aviation, Dubai International Airport DXB https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/air-arabia-adds-new-poland-route-from-sharjah-with-four-weekly-flights-1.500647714 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/n8g9t2mw/Copy_of_369557_01_02_1610985322995_177163539f5_original_ratio.jpg It was followed shortly after by the arrival of an Air Arabia flight from Sharjah in the UAE. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T11:27:58.567+04:00 Air Arabia adds new Poland route from Sharjah with four weekly flights Aviation, Air Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/mundhe-effect-idli-replaces-vada-pav-in-mumbai-school-canteens-1.500647685 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/3eczkyrg/IDLI-VADA-PAV.jpg Idli and vada pav: A steamed breakfast favourite takes on the deep-fried Mumbai street food classic. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/03dcfyey/shutterstock2797299169.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/307b67o6/newsml_afp_com_20260817T042923Z_doc_c3nq2xv.jpeg Maharashtra's Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Tukaram Mundhe at his office in Mumbai. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T11:24:41.342+04:00 Mundhe effect? Idli replaces vada pav in Mumbai school canteens India https://gulfnews.com/sport/root-equals-tendulkars-record-against-pakistan-1.500647688 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/w6q58gzf/JOE-ROOT-AND-SACHIN.jpg Root continues to be England's miracle man with the bat https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/aabuxbzn/newsml_afp_com_20260820T145757Z_doc_c6622td.jpeg Root acknowledges the crowd after reaching his half-century on day two of the first Test match between England and Pakistan at Headingley. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/190y7hvm/newsml_afp_com_20260819T174331Z_doc_c62n9gx.jpeg Jordan Cox has impressed on his debut for England who have made light work of Pakistan so far. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T11:14:21.321+04:00 Root equals Tendulkar's record against Pakistan Sport, Cricket, cricket, Pakistan, india https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/video-captures-plane-helicopter-crash-that-killed-us-pilot-1.500647689 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/6tqtd7hp/plane-chopper-crash.jpg Violent crash: The helicopter lost its blades and tail boom before hitting the ground and rolling onto its side while the Cessna broke apart after crashing nearby following a violent crash in Pennsylvania. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T11:07:19.114+04:00 Video captures plane-helicopter crash that killed US pilot Americas https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/film-master-llc-brings-lumivia-to-middle-east-cinemas-1.500647692 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/42639sip/IMG1681.png Gulf News en 2026-08-21T11:05:20.705+04:00 Film Master LLC brings LUMIVIA to Middle East cinemas Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-kids-school-shoes-on-amazonae-2026-durable-pairs-for-busy-school-days-1.500639466 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/t0btfcam/schoolshoes-1.png Four styles of black school shoes are displayed with everyday classroom essentials. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T11:01:36.262+04:00 Best kids' school shoes on Amazon.ae 2026: Durable pairs for busy school days Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/business/property/70-of-dubais-toyota-building-tenants-have-left-after-power-cuts-management-says-1.500647628 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/2kzp655a/gulfnews2026-08-20t4snvqjqshutterstock2470196083.avif Gulf News en 2026-08-21T10:50:29.887+04:00 70% of Dubai’s Toyota building tenants have left after power cuts, management says Property, UAE, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-has-96585-homes-entering-the-market-in-2026-83-are-already-sold-1.500647675 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-13/c81fq1ui/newsml_afp_com_20260513T172102Z_doc_b2rj364.jpeg Cranes at a construction site are silhouetted against Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building and the Dubai skyline. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T10:50:23.654+04:00 Dubai has 96,585 homes entering the market in 2026, 83% are already sold Property https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/miami-restaurateur-was-among-the-7-people-killed-in-a-kenya-helicopter-crash-1.500647382 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/xppw6q3i/preview.jpg This photo provided by Kenya Red Cross shows Kenya Red Cross emergency response teams during a multi-agency rescue and recovery operation in response to a helicopter crash near Mt. Ololokwe in Samburu, Kenya, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T10:31:02.827+04:00 Miami restaurateur was among the 7 people killed in a Kenya helicopter crash kenya helicopter crash https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dp-world-moves-500000-teus-overland-across-gcc-amid-shipping-disruption-1.500647650 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/jh5v2krv/Truck-JAP.png Gulf News en 2026-08-21T10:23:03.331+04:00 DP World moves 500,000 TEUs overland across GCC amid shipping disruption Markets https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/investigators-probe-midair-crash-as-landing-plane-hits-hovering-police-helicopter-1.500647649 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/g0gzhr9e/nw.PNG Investigators seek cause of deadly crash after Cessna strikes hovering state helicopter Gulf News en 2026-08-21T10:21:26.878+04:00 Investigators probe midair crash as landing plane hits hovering police helicopter Americas, America https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/borouge-approves-656-million-dividend-with-81-fils-per-share-for-h1-2026-1.500647643 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-04/pgmtbtkb/Stock-Borouge-2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T10:10:48.815+04:00 Borouge approves $656 million dividend with 8.1 fils per share for H1 2026 Markets https://gulfnews.com/friday/friday-partner/uaes-award-winning-skin111-expands-its-aesthetic-medical-wellness-experience-to-yas-mall-abu-dhabi-1.500647639 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/96q8rgq9/3cf9fa2a-6def-499d-9d07-b58c4773281b.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T10:05:06.335+04:00 UAE’s award-winning SKIN111 expands its aesthetic, medical & wellness experience to Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi Friday-Partner https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-mens-grooming-and-skincare-sets-on-amazonae-2026-five-easy-upgrades-for-your-routine-1.500643336 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/w7gjyvlq/mensgrooming1-1.png Men’s grooming and skincare sets displayed with everyday bathroom essentials. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T10:00:00.000+04:00 Best men's grooming and skincare sets on Amazon.ae 2026: Five easy upgrades for your routine Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/from-morning-rush-to-bedtime-calm-6-backtoschool-essentials-every-parent-will-thank-you-for-1.500646446 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/24157gu5/Back-to-School-2026-KV.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/cnuyfqww/Levoit-Sprout-Smart-Air-Purifier.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/1ehqva8t/Levoit-Classic-160-White-Humidifier.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/mg6kac85/Levoit-LVAC-300-Cordless-Vacuum-Cleaner.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/bxgotajt/Levoit-Windin-Mini-Tower-Fan.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/vddguowq/COSORI-TurboBlaze™-6.0-Litre-Air-Fryer.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/i4zfxdkq/COSORI-Dual-Blaze-TwinFry-10-Litre-Smart-Air-Fryer.png Gulf News en 2026-08-21T09:55:45.445+04:00 From morning rush to bedtime calm: 6 Back‑to‑School essentials every parent will thank you for Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/toxic-individual-led-to-her-death-hayden-panettieres-mother-says-she-tried-to-get-brian-hickerson-out-of-her-life-1.500647624 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/05/12/Hayden-Panettiere-in--Scream-4-_180b7277d45_large.jpg Hayden Panettiere in 'Scream 4' Gulf News en 2026-08-21T09:55:07.134+04:00 ‘Toxic individual led to her death’: Hayden Panettiere’s mother says she tried to get Brian Hickerson out of her life Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/sharjah-traffic-alert-road-near-al-hazana-to-partially-close-for-six-days-1.500647623 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/t7jfkmrm/rta.PNG The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a partial closure of a dual carriageway near Al Hazana. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T09:53:27.002+04:00 Sharjah traffic alert: Road near Al Hazana to partially close for six days Transport, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/former-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-returned-to-jail-after-hospital-checks-govt-1.500647603 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/4tyy1gh6/newsml_afp_com_20260820T183054Z_doc_c66m263.jpeg Security personnel clear the road as they cordon off a street outside the Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad on August 20, 2026 after Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered to transfer jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to hospital for medical treatment. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T09:23:06.061+04:00 Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan returned to jail after hospital checks: Govt Pakistan, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/etihad-tel-aviv-flights-cancelled-delayed-amid-ben-gurion-airport-workers-strike-1.500647594 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/kq3qapyc/newsml_afp_com_20260820T150623Z_doc_c64x9hp.jpeg Passengers wait with their luggage amid disruptions caused by a surprise staff strike at Ben Gurion Airport in Lod, near Tel Aviv, on August 20, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T09:14:14.474+04:00 Etihad Tel Aviv flights cancelled, delayed amid Ben Gurion Airport workers strike Aviation, Gulf, Etihad Airways https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-residents-update-us-iran-tensions-rise-as-hormuz-crisis-oil-prices-and-flights-remain-in-focus-1.500647586 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/bcuozzvv/ANI_20260820060608.jpg A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman. (Photo/Reuters) Gulf News en 2026-08-21T09:13:47.489+04:00 UAE residents’ update: US-Iran tensions rise as Hormuz crisis, oil prices and flights remain in focus UAE, Mena, Donald Trump, travel, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/technology/iphone-18-pro-max-may-get-a-camera-upgrade-the-pro-wont-is-apple-finally-giving-buyers-a-real-choice-1.500647563 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/15j2081t/GAsQ3RWgAAbS7M.jpg iPhone 18 Pro rumours: Under-display Face ID and Burgundy colour spotted Gulf News en 2026-08-21T09:01:15.355+04:00 iPhone 18 Pro Max may get a camera upgrade the Pro won't — is Apple finally giving buyers a real choice? Technology, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-flights-today-emirates-etihad-air-arabia-cancellations-and-delays-as-regional-tensions-disrupt-travel-1.500647567 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 2026-08-21T09:00:27.517+04:00 UAE flights today: Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia cancellations and delays as regional tensions disrupt travel Aviation, Travel, Mena, Emirates airline, India UAE travel, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/dubai-gold-prices-jump-again-24k-back-at-late-may-levels-1.500647578 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2013/4/17/1_16a080ac8ee.1171966_4179870153_16a080ac8ee_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T08:59:51.573+04:00 Dubai gold prices jump again, 24K back at late-May levels Retail, YourMoney-Saving-Investment, UAE Gold, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/is-iran-losing-its-grip-on-the-strait-of-hormuz-1.500647564 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/4sdx55uw/Screenshot-2026-08-21-at-11.05.54-AM.png A screengrab showing shipping traffic around Hormuz Strait, based on Automatic Identification System (AIS) data as of Aug. 21, 2026. Iran’s long-claimed dominance over the Strait of Hormuz is reportedly eroding as most oil tankers reroute via the UN-authorised Omani corridor or switch off tracking to bypass Iranian oversight. US military protection, degraded Iranian naval assets, and growing alternative flows are reportedly weakening Tehran’s ability to dictate terms, though attacks, insurance costs and volatile prices show the crisis is far from over. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/qxs81h0v/newsml_afp_com_20260413T074931Z_doc_a7kx6cq.jpeg This handout natural-colour image acquired with MODIS on NASA’s Terra satellite taken on February 5, 2025 shows the Gulf of Oman and the Makran region (C) in southern Iran and southwestern Pakistan, and the Strait of Hormuz (L) and the northern coast of Oman (bottom). https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/jcz4e5fy/newsml_afp_com_20260810T190149Z_doc_c4cf9ke.jpeg Vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on August 10, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T08:47:47.392+04:00 Is Iran losing its grip on the Strait of Hormuz? Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/charter-plane-carrying-8-crashes-near-remote-radar-site-in-alaska-1.500647569 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/c2ffdawt/alaska.PNG Status of 2 pilots and 6 passengers unclear after crash near Cape Newenham Gulf News en 2026-08-21T08:46:59.886+04:00 Charter plane carrying 8 crashes near remote radar site in Alaska Americas, Plane Crash, America https://gulfnews.com/your-money/saving-investment/dirham-strength-against-indian-pakistani-rupees-and-philippine-peso-opens-lucrative-transfer-window-for-expats-1.500301712 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/r4u9kfq1/Peso_bills_PHP_peso_dollar_181d90c72f9_original_ratio.jpg Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T08:38:01.347+04:00 Indian rupee, Pakistani rupee and Philippine peso stay soft, lifting dirham value for expats. Should you remit now? YourMoney-Saving-Investment, Pakistan, Philippines, India, Markets, Pakistan, Indian Rupee, india, Philippines, Philippine peso, UAE remittance https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-sharjah-traffic-heavy-congestion-on-e11-e311-and-key-roads-this-friday-morning-1.500647540 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-03/1ilf5r2z/gulfnews_2024_11_30_ws88axsp_NAT_190610_NAHDA_TRAFFIC_JAM_8_1561032511657_16b74c9d0aa_original_ratio.avif Heavy congestion hits Dubai and Sharjah Friday morning due to several minor accidents. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/m9xjfbed/1.PNG Gulf News en 2026-08-21T08:29:51.221+04:00 Dubai-Sharjah traffic: Heavy congestion on E11, E311 and key roads this Friday morning Transport, Dubai, Sharjah https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/gaza-children-find-hope-in-the-water-after-losing-limbs-1.500647160 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/wrtiqdgn/SWIM-1.jpg Palestinian girl Miral al-Babli, who lost a leg after being injured during the war between Israel and Hamas, receives swimming training from the Heal Palestine organization at a pool in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/pieett1s/SWIM-2.jpg For many participants, the classes offer more than a chance to learn a new skill. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/t6c69mj4/SWIM-33.jpg Twelve-year-old Sama Abu Khuswan takes part in a swimming session at a pool in Khan Younis, Gaza. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/xz5r6kp9/SWIM-3.jpg Coach Nour Qashqash warms up with children who lost limbs during a swimming session in Khan Younis, Gaza. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/hts2g37x/SWIM-5.jpg Prosthetic limbs belonging to Palestinian children who lost their legs after being injured in the war between Israel and Hamas are placed beside the pool as the children receive swimming training from the Heal Palestine organization in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/i21vw01m/SWIM-6.jpg The swimming sessions help children build confidence, stay active and connect with others sharing similar experiences. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/tsj3ytyr/SWIM-8.jpg The programme highlights the resilience of Gaza’s young survivors as they adapt to life after devastating injuries. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/qcgxcihw/SWIM-10.jpg Rimas Abu Shalouf, 16, who lost both legs after being injured receives swimming training. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T08:00:00.000+04:00 Gaza children find hope in the water after losing limbs Mena, news-photos, Gaza https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/camp-rock-3-review-the-jonas-brothers-commitment-to-the-cheese-campiness-and-cringe-borders-on-heroic-1.500647498 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/l00ab6c9/camprock.webp Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas and Nick Jonas. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T07:53:10.858+04:00 Camp Rock 3 review: The Jonas Brothers' commitment to the cheese, campiness, and cringe borders on heroic Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/new-sim-card-rules-in-india-from-august-24-what-changes-for-users-1.500647480 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/12/08/NAT-191208-SIM-CARD11-1575805241817_16ee54fc9da_large.jpg From August 24, India to tighten nine-SIM limit: What telecom users must do to avoid disruption Gulf News en 2026-08-21T07:36:32.463+04:00 New SIM card rules in India from August 24: What changes for users India, technology, india https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bts-jungkook-hacking-case-ringleader-gets-20-years-in-prison-no-sincere-remorse-1.500647487 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/08/30/Jungkook_18a462aa98b_large.jpg Investigators confirmed that Jungkook and an executive from a major Korean conglomerate were among those targeted by the operation. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T07:22:39.450+04:00 BTS’ Jungkook hacking case: Ringleader gets 20 years in prison, ‘No sincere remorse’ Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/hayden-panettieres-final-hours-emerge-as-boyfriend-brian-hickerson-breaks-silence-police-probe-ongoing-1.500647477 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/z9jl2zh0/newsml_afp_com_20260817T035717Z_doc_c4tr763.jpeg US actress Hayden Panettiere at the "Emmy Nominees Night" event hosted by the Hollywood Reporter and SAG-AFTRA in West Hollywood, California, on September 10, 2022. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T07:08:01.075+04:00 Hayden Panettiere's final hours emerge as boyfriend Brian Hickerson breaks silence; police probe ongoing Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ranveer-singhs-father-meets-film-body-over-don-3-row-contests-rs-45-crore-claim-as-actor-shoots-for-pralay-1.500647471 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/1p0kmfky/202606033812844.jpeg The association's legal team will pore over these submissions before charting a path forward, one that ideally lands on a resolution acceptable to both camps.(Photo : IANS/File) Gulf News en 2026-08-21T06:48:06.028+04:00 Ranveer Singh's father meets film body over Don 3 row, contests Rs 45 crore claim as actor shoots for Pralay Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/world-no2-rybakina-retires-from-cincinnati-clash-with-swiatek-1.500647425 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/02/20/Elena-Rybakina_1706351ab9b_large.jpg Elena Rybakina Gulf News en 2026-08-21T06:34:28.314+04:00 World No.2 Rybakina retires from Cincinnati clash with Swiatek Tennis https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-rain-fog-and-47c-heat-forecast-as-unsettled-spell-continues-1.500647468 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/4ik33560/Weather Conditions on Friday would be fair to partly cloudy, with convective clouds likely to develop over eastern and southern areas. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T06:33:19.442+04:00 UAE weather: Rain, fog and 47°C heat forecast as unsettled spell continues Weather, weatherforecast https://gulfnews.com/world/us-iran-conflict-trump-threatens-economic-crackdown-as-iran-warns-of-further-defeat-1.500646332 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/8xfyfgng/newsml_afp_com_20260820T000000Z_PH_GTY_2291295850.jpeg Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent speaks to members of the press outside the West Wing at the White House on August 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/pbr5i62s/HQKLq1za8AEiDU2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-21T06:32:11.618+04:00 US urges allies, China to join campaign to isolate Iran World, Mena, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war, oil https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/education/ready-for-school-how-uae-families-prepare-for-the-new-academic-year-1.500647369 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/60i80wbr/uae-families.jpeg As the new school year approaches, parents are getting ahead of fees, supplies, and transport, while helping children shift from holiday mode to school-day routines https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/ztguntom/Delos_Santos_family.jpg Delos Santos family https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/rdegbbor/Mariya_and_Manha.jpeg Mariya Mukhtar with her daughter Manha https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/exh97omr/Shiela_and_son.jpeg Shiela May Nanquil (left) with his son Shankz and mother Essie Gulf News en 2026-08-21T06:30:00.000+04:00 Ready for school: How UAE families prepare for the new academic year Living-Education, people, UAE, UAE, Education, lifestyle, Back-to-school https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ashley-judd-recollects-elvis-presley-casting-a-spell-on-the-mic-1.500647345 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/ofwip8ep/202608213912416.jpeg Ashley Judd recollects Elvis Presley casting a spell on the mic. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T06:01:05.728+04:00 Ashley Judd recollects Elvis Presley casting a spell on the mic Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-teens-in-their-final-school-years-its-scary-but-dreams-of-fashion-football-and-astrophysics-shine-bright-1.500646694 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/fjlg58xc/back-to-school-combo-1.jpg Amatullah Arsiwalla, Aifaan Asrar, Johana Alexzander, Dhruv Sharma and Ritika Regin. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/ptqwmnh3/Johana-Alexzander-Grade-12-GIIS-1.png Johana Alexzander, who is in Grade 12, GIIS in Dubai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/dps73fsp/20260717095909.jpg-1.jpeg 17-year-old Ritika Regin is especially drawn to organisational psychology. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/ofzezzcb/aifaan.jpg Aifaan Asrar, currently in Grade 10, the transition back to school is marked by something much more immediate: The football pitch. As he says, he is excited to readopt a sporting routine again. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/ogwewuyw/dhruv-sharma.jpg 17-year-old Dhruv Sharma wants to further scale his own initiative: UniAbilities, where he teaches STEM courses to underprivileged students in India. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/gtfp43fk/amatullah.jpg Amatullah Arsiwalla, in her final year. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T06:00:00.000+04:00 UAE teens in their final school years: 'It's scary' — but dreams of fashion, football and astrophysics shine bright Education, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-charges-woman-with-daesh-inspired-plot-to-blow-up-new-york-state-capitol-1.500647351 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/d88tljpw/NYSCapitolPanorama.jpg A view of New York State Capitol. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T05:45:13.170+04:00 US charges woman with Daesh-inspired plot to blow up New York State Capitol Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/who-are-the-candidates-vying-to-lead-the-un-1.500647446 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-24/pza2wr73/UN-SG.jpg Some of the contenders for the UN's top post: Argentina's Rafael Grossi (top right), the current head of the UN nuclear watchdog, has been mentioned as the next possible UN Secretary General. Potentials candidates include (clockwise from top left) Ecuador's Maria Fernanda Espinosa, Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan, Grossi, Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Senegal's Macky Sall and Chile's Michelle Bachelet. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T05:40:52.642+04:00 Who are the candidates vying to lead the UN? World https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/express-train-hits-and-kills-4-workers-at-a-railway-station-in-japan-1.500647341 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/bferr34e/preview.jpg This aerial photo shows, the Spacia X express train stopped after coming into contact with four workers at Shin-Kanuma Station on the Tobu Nikko Line in Kanuma, north of Tokyo, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. (Kyodo News via AP) Gulf News en 2026-08-21T05:30:42.329+04:00 Express train hits and kills 4 workers at a railway station in Japan Japan train accident https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-sanctions-10-individuals-for-transferring-cash-to-hezbollah-1.500647437 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/s873g94h/202608213912420.jpg The network utilises couriers travelling on commercial airline flights to move up to hundreds of millions of dollars between jurisdictions, providing an avenue outside the formal financial system for Hezballah to obtain foreign currency and evade sanctions. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T05:17:20.385+04:00 US sanctions 10 individuals for 'transferring cash' to Hezbollah Mena, ians https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/why-the-ability-to-keep-going-has-become-the-new-measure-of-power-1.500645826 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-18/2kpojtg3/gulfnews2024-11-18y05uz5ty20221009barakah183bbdc9c14originalratio.avif The Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant is more than an electricity project. It represents a long-term investment in energy security and greater diversification of power generation. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T05:17:00.000+04:00 Why the ability to keep going has become the new measure of power Op-Eds, Mena, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/canadian-provincial-leader-says-trump-is-a-bad-person-as-canada-weighs-concessions-for-trade-deal-1.500647008 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/6iqelozi/preview.jpg FILE - Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew talks to media as he arrives for a first ministers meeting in Ottawa on Jan.15, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP, File) Gulf News en 2026-08-21T05:01:48.207+04:00 Canadian provincial leader says Trump is a ‘bad person’ as Canada weighs concessions for trade deal Canada Quebec Trump tariffs https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/israel-received-intelligence-on-turkey-s-syria-military-expansion-plan-envoy-leiter-says-red-line-was-crossed-1.500647432 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/bjud43su/ANI_20260821002956.jpg Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter (File Photo/Reuters) Gulf News en 2026-08-21T04:53:13.655+04:00 Israel received intelligence on Turkey's Syria military expansion plan: Envoy Leiter says 'red line was crossed' Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/ap-us-harvard-body-parts-suit-1.500647393 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/e43gohjs/preview.jpg FILE - The Harvard Medical School is seen Aug. 18, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) Gulf News en 2026-08-21T04:38:28.195+04:00 Harvard agrees to $53 million settlement over body parts stolen and sold by former morgue manager Harvard University body parts human remains settlement https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/weaponising-hormuz-how-irans-coercive-leverage-collides-with-global-energy-legal-limits-1.500647412 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/ep9ndz2k/HQLYje3XkAAULy3.jpg US troops enforcing a naval blockade on Iran, preventing maritime commerce from entering or exiting its ports. Trump officials have signaled that "leverage" — including the blockade and sustained military operations — will remain in place until a deal with Iran is arrived at, contingent on it acceding to Washington’s core demands, i.e. giving up its nuclear enrichment program. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-17/prqzo6jr/Hormuz.jpg US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine speaks as a map of the Strait of Hormuz is displayed during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. File photo taken on April 16, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/6rxzcvaf/Screenshot-2026-08-21-at-7.41.08-AM.png Gulf News en 2026-08-21T04:18:55.163+04:00 Weaponising Hormuz: How Iran’s coercive leverage collides with global energy, legal limits Mena, World https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/panama-canal-to-reduce-shipping-over-el-nino-fueled-drought-1.500647385 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/f4tsbs1f/newsml_afp_com_20260820T223832Z_doc_c66w9tj.jpeg Aerial view of the One Contribution container ship sailing under the Tokio flag as it enters the Panama Canal in Panama City on April 21, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T03:06:35.371+04:00 Panama Canal to reduce shipping over El Nino-fueled drought Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/17dugsl-magnitude-67-earthquake-strikes-central-peru-1.500647394 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/08/16/Magnitude-6.1-earthquake-shakes-Taiwan_19159b90cad_large.jpg A magnitude 5.2 aftershock struck of Masbate Phiippines on at 3.04pm Tuesday. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T02:34:59.958+04:00 Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes central Peru Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/china-jails-founder-fines-disgraced-property-giant-evergrande-1.500646486 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/vskq02zt/newsml_afp_com_20260820T080013Z_doc_c63l8cr.jpeg This handout photo released from the Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court on August 20, 2026 shows Evergrande founder Xu Jiayin (C) during a trial in Shenzhen, southern China's Guangdong province. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/j1xdubm6/newsml_afp_com_20260820T050143Z_doc_c63e2g3.jpeg This aerial view shows a housing complex by Chinese property developer Evergrande in Nanjing, in China's eastern Jiangsu province on January 29, 2024. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T02:25:41.564+04:00 China jails founder, fines disgraced property giant Evergrande Asia https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/uae-friday-sermon-highlights-imam-maliks-pursuit-of-knowledge-1.500647335 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/j0p7tjmf/newsml_afp_com_20260527T052338Z_doc_b44x3tb.jpeg Worshippers will be reminded of Imam Malik bin Anas’s humility, discipline and commitment to seeking knowledge. Gulf News en 2026-08-21T00:01:00.000+04:00 UAE Friday sermon highlights Imam Malik’s pursuit of knowledge people https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/harry-brook-makes-pakistan-pay-after-costly-drop-1.500647221 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/0jmwkjin/newsml_afp_com_20260820T153943Z_doc_c66782f.jpeg England's Harry Brook watches the ball after playing a shot on day two of the first Test match against Pakistan at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds, northern England on August 20, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T23:20:52.555+04:00 Harry Brook makes Pakistan pay after costly drop Cricket https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-announces-return-ahead-of-us-open-1.500647292 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/bvc3ai9i/newsml_afp_com_20240316T000000Z_PH_GTY_2090283287.jpeg Carlos Alcaraz Gulf News en 2026-08-20T22:10:43.706+04:00 Carlos Alcaraz announces return ahead of US Open Tennis https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-warns-allies-china-to-back-economic-war-on-iran-2-1.500647269 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/dby9ekam/newsml_afp_com_20260820T000000Z_PH_GTY_2291295863.jpeg US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to members of the press outside the West Wing at the White House on August 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T21:24:45.241+04:00 US pushes allies, China to back Trump's economic war on Iran Americas, Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/ap-us-iran-us-aircraft-carrier-1.500647183 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/bedpq6fo/preview.jpg The USS George Washington aircraft carrier Gulf News en 2026-08-20T20:56:25.520+04:00 USS George Washington arrives in Middle East as long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln heads home aircraft carrier Washington Lincoln Iran war Trump https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/mps-son-booked-after-aston-martin-kills-woman-in-hyderabad-1.500647229 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/9v966dzf/aston.webp Gulf News en 2026-08-20T20:40:02.042+04:00 MP’s son booked after Aston Martin kills woman in Hyderabad India, india https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/are-we-entering-the-era-of-gem-maxxing-1.500646834 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/9jwwoyuw/IMG1401.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/sr1w6a77/IMG1400.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/8yfbqsig/IMG1402.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-20T20:30:00.000+04:00 Are we entering the era of gem maxxing? Lifestyle, Living-UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/6-year-old-collapses-and-dies-after-teacher-slaps-him-at-visakhapatnam-school-1.500647192 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-21/ljxb4j9d/slapping.jpg The incident, involving Pranay Teja, took place at a school in the city’s One Town area. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/ocbxn73u/collapse.webp Gulf News en 2026-08-20T20:21:32.155+04:00 6-year-old collapses and dies after teacher slaps him at Visakhapatnam school India, india, Education https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-rta-distributes-meals-to-delivery-riders-at-23-rest-areas-1.500647193 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/o0161fyc/1.jpg Meals distributed daily at designated rest areas at bus and metro stations. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-20/aqp3n9lf/2.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-20T20:01:30.131+04:00 Dubai RTA distributes meals to delivery riders at 23 rest areas Transport, RTA, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/why-leather-shoes-crease-and-how-a-shoe-tree-helps-1.500643441 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/09at8nrk/shoecrease-1.png Leather shoe creases compared before and after using a wooden shoe tree. Gulf News en 2026-08-20T20:00:00.000+04:00 Why leather shoes crease, and how a shoe tree helps Best-Buys