https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-conflict-massive-turnout-at-khamenei-funeral-netanyahutrump-meeting-planned-1.500596406 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/3sn184yd/Mouners.jpg Mourners attend the start of the dayslong funeral ceremonies for the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, on Saturday, July 4, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/ifng9kb4/newsml_afp_com_20260704T040931Z_doc_b98v9fr.jpeg Mourners gather at the Grand Mosalla to pay their final respects to Iran's slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the start of his funeral ceremonies in Tehran on July 4, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/7udet4au/newsml_afp_com_20260704T035731Z_doc_b98x2pl.jpeg A mourner holds a portrait of Iran's slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the start of his funeral ceremonies at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran on July 4, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/vij19o1p/newsml_afp_com_20260704T034903Z_doc_b98v9fp.jpeg Mourners shout slogans while paying their final respects to Iran's slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the start of his funeral ceremonies at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran on July 4, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/pspfg3yj/newsml_afp_com_20260704T033130Z_doc_b98w89e.jpeg Mourners gather at the Grand Mosalla to pay their final respects to Iran's slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the start of his funeral ceremonies in Tehran on July 4, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/37skt4rf/newsml_afp_com_20260704T034540Z_doc_b98w3wl.jpeg Mourners gather at the Grand Mosalla to pay their final respects to Iran's slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the start of his funeral ceremonies in Tehran on July 4, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/85splv6j/newsml_afp_com_20260704T032641Z_doc_b98w6we.jpeg Mourners gather at the Grand Mosalla to pay their final respects to Iran's slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the start of his funeral ceremonies in Tehran on July 4, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T15:23:17.926+04:00 US-Iran conflict: Massive turnout at Khamenei funeral; Netanyahu–Trump meeting planned Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/holiday-havoc-eu-entryexit-system-under-pressure-as-queues-hit-schengen-travellers-1.500596707 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-20/vw5uevmj/newsml_afp_com_20260620T020018Z_doc_b7nc29f.jpeg Airlines warn of missed flights and mounting chaos at Schengen checkpoints https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/rei69in1/newsml_afp_com_20260703T132048Z_doc_b97a29n.jpeg European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a press conference at University College Cork (UCC) in Cork, Ireland on July 3, 2026, as Ireland take on the rotating EU presidency for a six-month period. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/kqfs55ke/mm.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-04T14:39:20.050+04:00 Summer holiday havoc: EU Entry/Exit System under pressure as airport delays hit Schengen travellers Europe, travel, Schengen visa, Europe travel, Europe https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabias-new-property-rules-what-foreign-buyers-need-to-know-1.500596685 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/z2qcwt1p/KSA Non-resident foreign individuals must obtain a Ministry of Interior-approved digital identity before purchasing property or acquiring any real estate right. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T13:51:28.416+04:00 Saudi Arabia’s new property rules: What foreign buyers need to know Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/abu-dhabi-completes-global-child-research-ethics-project-to-protect-children-in-studies-1.500596694 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/j47imizx/6206b712-f3bc-4023-9e3c-9371791de413.jpeg Three-year Child Assent Project aims to strengthen ethics and children’s rights in studies. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T13:48:44.608+04:00 Abu Dhabi completes global child research ethics project to protect children in studies Education https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/how-this-ukrainian-expat-reinvented-herself-in-the-uae-1.500596666 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/9ulf1isf/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-04-at-07.34.23.jpeg Viktoriia Rieva, founder of Saltborn Creative https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/9n7abwsb/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-04-at-07.34.22.jpeg Viktoriia Rieva as a cabin crew https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/ig2ulang/WhatsApp_Image_2026_07_04_at_07_34_19.jpeg Viktoriia Rieva (left) with her friend https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/ho2sgbvx/WhatsApp_Image_2026_07_04_at_09_29_59.jpeg One of Viktoriia Rieva's free workshops Gulf News en 2026-07-04T13:44:49.792+04:00 How this Ukrainian expat reinvented herself in the UAE people, UAE, Stories-of-success, UAE, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-ministry-of-defence-partners-with-edge-for-global-military-medicine-congress-1.500596671 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/52lnxzjf/IMG5831.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-07-04T13:32:04.091+04:00 UAE Ministry of Defence partners with EDGE for global military medicine congress Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/abu-dhabi-records-31075-autonomous-vehicle-trips-in-first-half-of-2026-1.500596664 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/08lqlkv1/E-bus Abu Dhabi is working to enable the next generation of mobility systems through the deployment of autonomous vehicles. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T13:24:46.467+04:00 Abu Dhabi records 31,075 autonomous vehicle trips in first half of 2026 Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-police-holds-anti-drug-awareness-initiatives-across-al-dhafra-1.500596656 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/qzlc38ut/AD-Police The initiatives were carried out by the Anti-Narcotics Directorate, represented by the Anti-Narcotics Department in Al Dhafra, in cooperation with the Family Care Authority. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T13:24:30.245+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police holds anti-drug awareness initiatives across Al Dhafra UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/indigo-air-india-issue-travel-advisory-as-mumbai-rains-disrupt-flights-1.500596646 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/yiztjt4l/20251208292ff.jpg Heavy rain disrupts Mumbai flights as IndiGo, Air India issue advisories Gulf News en 2026-07-04T13:04:21.528+04:00 IndiGo, Air India issue travel advisory as Mumbai rains disrupt flights India, Aviation, india, air india, Rain https://gulfnews.com/uae/two-giant-sunspots-spotted-from-uae-skies-during-heightened-solar-activity-1.500596633 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/meehvz8s/Sun The two regions had produced powerful solar flares that led to ionisation in the upper atmosphere. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T12:43:52.102+04:00 Two giant sunspots spotted from UAE skies during heightened solar activity UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/elite-field-set-for-uae-presidents-cup-for-purebred-arabian-horses-at-german-derby-1.500596626 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/561lf3f3/6lw0553l1ka0we3po.jpeg Top Purebred Arabians chase German title in 1,600m Group 2 turf showdown Gulf News en 2026-07-04T12:43:08.628+04:00 Elite field set for UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses at German Derby UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/uae-leaders-congratulate-us-president-on-independence-day-2-1.500596621 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/8uxuzs3h/9mv055861ka0y8tpo.jpg UAE leaders reaffirm friendship with US in Independence Day greetings Gulf News en 2026-07-04T12:37:14.649+04:00 UAE leaders congratulate US President on Independence Day Americas, UAE, Donald Trump, America https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-steps-up-piracy-fight-directs-telegram-over-illegal-ott-and-film-content-1.500596624 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-11/31pyjahy/202603113705045.jpeg India targets digital piracy to protect film, OTT and creator revenues Gulf News en 2026-07-04T12:27:51.321+04:00 India steps up piracy fight, directs Telegram over illegal OTT and film content India, Technology, ott, india, cybercrime https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/dubai-launches-first-skills-for-life-framework-to-prepare-learners-for-the-future-1.500596608 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/uotbudyh/Dubai The framework will come into effect from the 2026-27 academic year and will support learners across Dubai from pre-kindergarten through graduation and beyond. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T12:17:00.588+04:00 Dubai launches first Skills for Life framework to prepare learners for the future Education, Education https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/etihad-rail-offers-50-discounts-for-children-20-off-for-seniors-1.500596580 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/r5oa4l21/Etihad Adults aged between 18 and 59 will be charged standard fares unless another approved discount applies. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T12:02:35.904+04:00 Etihad Rail offers 50% discounts for children, 20% off for seniors Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/dubai-municipality-deploys-electric-bikes-to-ease-summer-work-for-cleaning-engineers-1.500596591 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/jp6h0zi4/Dubai-electric-cars The new bikes are designed to help cleaning teams move more efficiently through neighbourhoods while collecting waste in hot and humid conditions. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T12:02:15.361+04:00 Dubai Municipality deploys electric bikes to ease summer work for cleaning engineers Environment, Environment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/aamir-khan-and-gauri-spratts-wedding-date-venue-guestseverything-we-know-so-far-1.500596586 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/28vmogw1/newsml_afp_com_20260118T043655Z_doc_9344842.jpeg Aamir and Gauri reunite after 25 years, begin new chapter with low-key wedding https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-21/9ajvm5o4/202606113820953.jpg Aamir Khan and to-be-wife Gauri Spratt walk hand in hand at airport ahead of July wedding https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-14/yxo019gs/AAMIR-GAURI.jpg Aamir Khan is dating Gauri Spratt Gulf News en 2026-07-04T12:00:50.174+04:00 Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt’s wedding: Date, venue, guests, menu—everything we know so far BollyWood, bollywood, Bollywood icons, Aamir Khan https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/will-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-finally-get-his-india-cap-after-viral-new-chapter-post-1.500596530 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/3xt9w9ma/HHQKJOTKVBHI5ERH7KYA27QKKA.jpg.avif On 21 June, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit a half-century off just 11 balls for India A against Sri Lanka A in the tri-series final in Dambulla. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/x2czbo8p/Screenshot-2026-07-04-110723.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-04T11:01:22.535+04:00 Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finally get his India cap after viral 'new chapter' post? Cricket, cricket, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/5-k-dramas-with-profound-life-lessons-to-carry-through-your-hardest-days-when-the-weather-is-fine-to-run-on-1.500596491 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/jrurm3w2/weather.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/1dptyqzo/My_Liberation_Notes_1695899608300_18adb7e6503_original_ratio.jpg My Liberation Notes (Netflix): This slice-of-life Korean drama, written by Hae-yeong Park, follows the lives of three siblings who are bored with their monotonous adult lives and want to make it more interesting and enjoyable.. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-04/tbhzdore/ourunwrittensoul.jpg Park Bo-young in Our Unwritten Seoul. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T10:50:08.174+04:00 5 K-Dramas with profound life lessons to carry through your hardest days: When the Weather Is Fine to Run On Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-police-warning-after-25-injured-in-jebel-ali-road-multi-bus-crash-1.500596547 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/iurl28xb/HMXSpagXIAAteFF.png Authorities say roadside breakdowns can quickly turn into deadly chain-reaction crashes. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T10:49:50.034+04:00 Dubai Police warning after 25 injured in Jebel Ali Road multi-bus crash Transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-housewifes-dh25m-big-ticket-win-to-fund-family-home-daughters-dream-trip-1.500596511 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/aui5hs8h/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-03-at-23.44.50.jpeg Kanika Arora Gulf News en 2026-07-04T10:13:07.443+04:00 Indian housewife's Dh25m Big Ticket win to fund family home, daughter's dream trip UAE, people, india, Big Ticket https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/gave-iran-a-week-off-trump-takes-swipe-as-tehran-holds-khamenei-funeral-1.500596509 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/x6iznt8u/newsml_afp_com_20260703T000000Z_PH_GTY_2284569235.jpeg President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Mount Rushmore National Memorial on July 03, 2026 in Keystone, South Dakota. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/ohqy3n47/newsml_afp_com_20260704T033347Z_doc_b98v9cw.jpeg US President Donald Trump delivers remarks during the Independence Day events at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in Keystone, South Dakota, July 3, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T10:02:24.621+04:00 ‘Gave Iran a week off’: Trump takes swipe as Tehran holds Khamenei funeral Americas, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/americas-250th-birthday-us-marks-independence-amid-heatwave-and-political-divide-1.500596498 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/ttyzoigt/newsml_afp_com_20260703T000000Z_PH_GTY_2284570465.jpeg People walk on the grass at the The Great American State Fair after it was reopened following an earlier closure due to extreme temperatures on July 03, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States closed from around 1PM until 5PM due to high temperatures. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T09:35:31.292+04:00 America’s 250th birthday: US marks independence amid heatwave and political divide Americas, Donald Trump, America https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/traffic-diversion-alert-major-emirates-road-tunnel-to-close-for-two-months-1.500596485 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-29/5pcul5be/NAT_200722_EMIRATES_ROAD_ARAMZAN_5_1595486357891_1737a65c984_original_ratio.jpg Alternative routes will be available throughout the construction period. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T09:27:09.377+04:00 Traffic diversion alert: Major Emirates Road tunnel to close for two months Transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/heat-stroke-in-uae-summer-how-to-stay-safe-with-simple-precautions-quick-remedies-1.500596465 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/05/31/WEATHER---SUMMER---HEAT_18fced261fa_large.jpg With much of the summer still ahead, residents are continuing to adapt their routines to the season's intense heat. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/not65q3q/Dr.-Ahmed-Sharafeldin.jpeg Dr. Ahmed Sharafeldin, consultant interventional cardiologist at RAK Hospital https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/8kv7t0yj/Dr.-Joseph-Youssef.jpeg Dr. Joseph Youssef, specialist internal medicine at Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/ghc97umt/Dr.-Javeed-Ashfaque.jpeg Dr. Javeed Ashfaque, specialist internal medicine at Prime Medical Centre https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/d5bgj2g8/Dr.Neet-Lakhani.png Dr. Neet Lakhani, specialist internal medicine at Aster Clinic Gulf News en 2026-07-04T09:12:03.133+04:00 Heat stroke in UAE summer: How to stay safe with simple precautions, quick remedies Health, UAE, UAE, Summer, Health https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/45-day-missing-case-twist-husbands-body-under-bathroom-floor-wife-arrested-1.500596462 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-29/kduolemd/Stock-crime-scene Missing Agra man found buried under bathroom floor; wife arrested for murder. Photo used for illustrative purposes Gulf News en 2026-07-04T09:01:50.205+04:00 45-day missing case twist: Husband’s body under bathroom floor, wife arrested India, crime, india https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-issues-advisory-after-thailand-visa-rule-change-what-uae-travellers-need-to-know-1.500596437 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-22/t166hkn4/pexels-freestockpro-1007657.jpg UAE-based Indian tourists told to double-check visas, bookings and return tickets Gulf News en 2026-07-04T08:14:58.784+04:00 India issues advisory after Thailand visa rule change: What UAE travellers need to know India, Travel, Tourist-destinations, UAE Travel, India UAE travel https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/colombia-defeat-ghana-1-0-to-reach-world-cup-last-16-1.500596427 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/xmoukfe5/newsml_afp_com_20260704T024623Z_doc_b98v6tt.jpeg Colombia's Jefferson Lerma heads the ball during the round of 32 football match between Colombia and Ghana. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T08:08:21.306+04:00 Colombia defeat Ghana 1-0 to reach World Cup last 16 World Cup https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/a-century-of-quiet-excellence-the-extraordinary-life-of-pakistans-syed-babar-ali-1.500596422 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/g76ksqmg/babar2.jpg What distinguishes Syed Babar Ali is not merely what he achieved but how he achieved it. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T07:51:36.303+04:00 A century of quiet excellence: The extraordinary life of Pakistan’s Syed Babar Ali Op-Eds, Pakistan, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/heroic-performance-sheikh-mohammed-celebrates-as-egypt-reach-world-cup-last-16-1.500596419 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/rsr7exge/Sheikh-Mohammed-bin-Rashid-visits-Make-it-in-the-Emirates.webp His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/z8qoel8i/newsml_afp_com_20260703T205229Z_doc_b98j43j.jpeg Egypt's forward #10 Mohamed Salah (R) shoots and scores past Australia's goalkeeper #01 Mathew Ryan in a penalty shoot-out during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Australia and Egypt at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on July 3, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T07:35:12.157+04:00 ‘Heroic performance’: Sheikh Mohammed celebrates as Egypt reach World Cup last 16 World Cup, FIFA World Cup, Egypt, FIFA, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-led-coalition-vows-forceful-response-to-houthi-escalation-and-regional-threats-1.500596409 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/05/23/Turkialmaliki_16ae4635b23_large.jpg Turki Al Maliki, spokesman of the Saudi-led coalition at a press conference. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T07:08:36.251+04:00 Saudi-led Coalition vows forceful response to Houthi escalation and regional threats Saudi, Saudi Arabia, Yemen https://gulfnews.com/business/property/buying-a-manila-condo-now-may-be-the-best-time-as-developers-roll-out-bargains-1.500595527 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/kvto50zq/Screenshot-2026-07-03-at-3.42.13-PM.png A view of the Vertis North development in Quezon City, one of the 16 cities comprising Metro Manila. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/8wtprycm/Vertis-North.png Completed condominium units in Quezon City. Colliers estimates Metro Manila still has roughly 79,000 to 81,000 unsold condominium units, including about 30,000 ready-for-occupancy (RFO) units, making competition among developers particularly intense. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/xejv8vzx/Screenshot-2026-07-03-at-3.04.51-PM.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-29/7r8wzwvr/Manila-dense.jpg A night-time view of the Makati skyline: Luxury residential projects in Makati, Bonifacio Global City and Alabang are expected to remain relatively resilient, while mid-income developments near transport hubs and employment centers are likely to account for most future demand. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T07:00:00.000+04:00 Buying a Manila condo? Now may be the best time as developers roll out bargains Property https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/from-galgotias-to-cambridge-16-galgotians-selected-for-prestigious-ai-and-entrepreneurship-summer-programme-at-girton-college-university-of-cambridge-2-1.500596109 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/i9fe99a5/Picture1.jpg From Galgotias to Cambridge: 16 Galgotians selected for prestigious AI and Entrepreneurship Summer Programme at Girton College, University of Cambridge Gulf News en 2026-07-04T07:00:00.000+04:00 From Galgotias to Cambridge: 16 Galgotians selected for prestigious AI and Entrepreneurship Summer Programme at Girton College, University of Cambridge Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/etihad-rail-allows-passengers-to-travel-with-pets-on-uae-passenger-trains-1.500595952 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/r1qjbo2n/newsml_afp_com_20260630T080339Z_doc_b8qp6zd.jpeg Etihad Rail train, the UAE's first passenger train, on its inaugural journey at Mohamed bin Zayed City station in Abu Dhabi on June 30, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T07:00:00.000+04:00 Etihad Rail allows passengers to travel with pets on UAE passenger trains Living-Transport, Etihad Rail https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/my-royal-nemesis-review-heo-nam-jun-may-be-k-dramas-best-male-lead-in-years-lim-ji-yeon-is-gloriously-wicked-1.500596217 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/iq7w9d2a/myroyalnemesis.webp Heo Nam-jun and Lim Ji-yeon in the show Gulf News en 2026-07-04T07:00:00.000+04:00 My Royal Nemesis review: Heo Nam-jun may be K-drama’s best male lead in years, Lim Ji-yeon is gloriously wicked Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-prepares-for-mass-funeral-of-slain-supreme-leader-amid-us-security-row-1.500595299 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/fc72ddj2/Smoke_rises_from_the_site_of_Israeli_artillery_shelling_on_the_south_Lebanon_villages_19247c43d70_or.jpg Smoke rises from the site of Israeli artillery shelling on south Lebanon villages along the border with Israel https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/01/10/OPN-200110-Donald_Trump_with_Netanyahu-1578653498101_16f8f14baf5_large.jpg Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to travel to Washington to meet with US President Donald Trump, discussing issues including tariffs and the "Iranian threat," his office said Saturday. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/h2nv550v/preview.jpg In this photo released by Iran's Supreme Leader's office, Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard Gen. Ahmad Vahidi sits alongside Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei casket as it lies in a mourning hall adjacent to the Imam Khomeini Hussainiya within the Supreme Leader's compound before his funeral in Tehran, Iran, late Thursday, July 2, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/hs8bj1cm/newsml_afp_com_20260703T032019Z_doc_b94q6g6.jpeg The Grand Mosalla is pictured in Tehran on July 3, 2026, ahead of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei's funeral. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-01/pmijf785/ANI_20260609154014.jpg Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/io8tdo6s/newsml_afp_com_20260703T033727Z_doc_b94q9ph.jpeg Local and foreign officials pay their respects in front of the coffins of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei and his family members at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran on July 3, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/znrw2c25/newsml_afp_com_20260703T033912Z_doc_b94q9pd.jpeg Local and foreign officials walk past the coffins of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei and his family members after paying their respects at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran on July 3, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/hgd2ti1i/newsml_afp_com_20260703T045735Z_doc_b94q9t4.jpeg Local and foreign officials walk past the coffins of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei and his family members after paying their respects at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran on July 3, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/6v96qtdw/newsml_afp_com_20260703T045735Z_doc_b94q9t3.jpeg Local and foreign officials walk past the coffins of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei and his family members after paying their respects at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran on July 3, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/0zrdib1a/newsml_afp_com_20260703T050059Z_doc_b94q9t9.jpeg Members of Afghanistan's delegation walk past the coffins of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei and his family members after paying their respects at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran on July 3, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/kdxg598n/newsml_afp_com_20260703T045735Z_doc_b94v8tf.jpeg Local and foreign officials walk past the coffins of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei and his family members after paying their respects at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran on July 3, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/xg4r33jw/newsml_afp_com_20260703T050118Z_doc_b94v8t8.jpeg Members of Indian delegation walk past the coffins of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei and his family members after paying their respects at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran on July 3, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/8phkn0wn/newsml_afp_com_20260703T033852Z_doc_b94q9pe.jpeg Local and foreign officials walk past the coffins of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei and his family members after paying their respects at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran on July 3, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/n6b3jt5f/newsml_afp_com_20260703T034659Z_doc_b94q9pt.jpeg Local and foreign officials walk past the coffins of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei and his family members after paying their respects at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran on July 3, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/v2lgsaxn/newsml_afp_com_20260703T025015Z_doc_b94q6fn.jpeg Mourners carry the coffin of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran on July 3, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T06:57:39.221+04:00 Israel strikes south Lebanon days after signing US-backed peace deal Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, Lebanon, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/golden-boot-race-lionel-messi-scores-20th-world-cup-goal-extends-scoring-streak-to-8-games-1.500596399 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/4l4ck3v0/preview.jpg Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Cape Verde during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Miami Gardens, Fla., Friday, July 3, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T06:26:39.460+04:00 Golden Boot race: Lionel Messi scores 20th World Cup goal, extends scoring streak to 8 games World Cup, Lionel Messi, FIFA World Cup, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-from-friendship-bracelets-to-wedding-rings-1.500596397 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-10/9opnllyo/Travis-Kelce-and-Taylor-Swift Travis Kelce, left, and Taylor Swift will be getting married on July2-4 weekend. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/cdsa32iv/newsml_afp_com_20260702T203617Z_doc_b9492zw.jpeg US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift (L) and US NFL football player Travis Kelce (R) attend the men's final match between Italy's Jannik Sinner and USA's Taylor Fritz on day fourteen of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, on September 8, 2024. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T06:17:49.274+04:00 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: From friendship bracelets to wedding rings Entertainment, hollywood, Music https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/music/justt-married-taylor-swift-travis-kelce-are-officially-married-1.500596396 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/1v1if3cb/preview.jpg A Taylor Swift fan wearing a wedding veil sits at a restaurant next to Madison Square Garden where a "JUST&T MARRIED" sign is displayed during a wedding between singer Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce on Friday, July 3, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy) Gulf News en 2026-07-04T06:11:06.177+04:00 ‘JUST&T MARRIED!’: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce are officially married! Music, Music, Taylor Swift https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/messi-rescues-argentina-as-cape-verde-push-giants-in-world-cup-last-16-1.500596390 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/or2iwlrx/preview.jpg Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his side's opening goal against Cape Verde during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Miami Gardens, Fla., Friday, July 3, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T06:02:00.732+04:00 Messi rescues Argentina as Cape Verde push giants in World Cup last 16 World Cup https://gulfnews.com/technology/tech-layoffs-near-154000-in-2026-amid-ai-restructuring-1.500595528 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-17/418yeuq4/202604173752584.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-04T06:00:00.000+04:00 Tech layoffs near 154,000 in 2026 amid AI restructuring Technology, AI, technology https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/education/uae-school-calendar-2026-27-when-do-schools-reopen-after-summer-break-1.500596274 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-05/q0vg6t6k/STAFFNAT_2260105_Back_to_School_VSAKLANI_61767607269240.jpg Find out when schools reopen after the summer holidays, how long the break lasts, the 2026-27 academic calendar and which schools follow the unified calendar (picture used for illustrative purposes only). Gulf News en 2026-07-04T06:00:00.000+04:00 UAE school calendar 2026-27: When do schools reopen after summer break? Living-Education, Education, UAE schools, Summer, UAE school holidays https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/fair-weather-forecast-across-uae-today-with-temperatures-reaching-47c-inland-1.500596364 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-04/hlrlbrhs/Weather Humidity will be highest over coastal, island and mountain areas, reaching up to 85 per cent, while the sea will remain slight in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T05:49:23.383+04:00 Fair weather forecast across UAE today, with temperatures reaching 47°C inland Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/28th-june-will-go-down-as-one-of-the-worst-days-in-indian-cricket-sunil-gavaskar-1.500596271 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/38is27ho/Sunil-Gavaskar Gavaskar slams mindset and tactics after India’s historic T20I series loss to Ireland https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/jctt1j9g/Sunil-Gavaskar Gavaskar slams mindset and tactics after India’s historic T20I series loss to Ireland Gulf News en 2026-07-04T05:30:00.000+04:00 '28th June will go down as one of the worst days in Indian cricket': Sunil Gavaskar Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/ask-gulf-news-my-marriage-wasnt-officially-registered-how-do-i-get-my-childs-birth-documents-1.500595979 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/122qmp1x/Untitled-design-67.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-04T05:30:00.000+04:00 Ask Gulf News: My marriage wasn't officially registered — how do i get my child's birth documents? Ask Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/ask-gulf-news-can-a-15-year-old-legally-work-in-the-uae-1.500595971 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/tzz1ha5p/Untitled-design-66.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-04T05:00:00.000+04:00 Ask Gulf News: Can a 15-year-old legally work in the UAE Ask Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/sin-tax-reform-why-is-philhealth-at-the-centre-of-a-new-controversy-in-the-philippines-1.500596334 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/06/10/PhilHealth_16b413b23bb_large.jpg A PhilHealth service counter. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/9wv38l8k/Screenshot-2026-07-04-at-7.07.12-AM.png In December 2025, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the government has set aside ₱113 billion ($1.84 billion) for the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) under the 2026 national budget. His announcement came a day after the Supreme Court rebuffed his previous order diverting ₱60 billion in PhilHealth's "idle" funds. Critics said the allocation is not enough since the Manila government transferred ₱60 billion and zeroed out the subsidy for 2025. They point out that the correct number should be least ₱260 billion. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T03:15:49.888+04:00 'Sin tax' reform: Why is PhilHealth at the centre of a new controversy in the Philippines Philippines https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/egypt-beat-socceroos-in-dallas-shootout-1.500596317 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/v8u7ekew/preview.jpg Egypt players react during a penalty shootout against Australia for the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Friday, July 3, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-04T02:07:48.882+04:00 Egypt beat Socceroos in Dallas shootout World Cup https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/fifa-weighs-earlier-start-for-england-vs-mexico-amid-weather-fears-1.500596289 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/ini05g1j/newsml_afp_com_20260703T142439Z_doc_b94m4t4.jpeg Reports in Mexico say the match could be moved to midday local time. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T23:55:03.418+04:00 FIFA weighs earlier start for England vs Mexico amid weather fears World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-sets-out-five-workplace-safety-measures-to-protect-workers-during-summer-1.500596278 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/fd2lzadm/UAE-SUMMER The measures include providing sufficient quantities of cold drinking water for all workers on site. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T23:30:52.277+04:00 UAE sets out five workplace safety measures to protect workers during summer UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/shawk-the-hawk-predicts-egypt-vs-australia-and-argentina-vs-cabo-verde-after-100-knockout-record-1.500596262 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-10/ue5crpnu/hawk.jpeg Shawk the Hawk is predicting the biggest games of FIFA World Cup 2026 for Gulf News https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-10/ue5crpnu/hawk.jpeg Shawk the Hawk is predicting the biggest games of FIFA World Cup 2026 for Gulf News Gulf News en 2026-07-03T22:50:27.871+04:00 Shawk the Hawk predicts Egypt vs Australia and Argentina vs Cabo Verde after 100% knockout record World Cup, Shawk the Hawk Predictions https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-president-confers-first-class-order-of-independence-on-ambassador-of-malta-1.500596218 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/0vjiqqay/4bw0546m1ka1mtlpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-03T22:24:01.484+04:00 UAE President confers First Class Order of Independence on Ambassador of Malta Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-president-briefed-on-initiatives-for-hajj-pilgrims-1.500596238 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/bfxsaugn/MBZ.jpg Sheikh Mohamed says caring for pilgrims remains a national priority from departure to return. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T22:12:24.001+04:00 UAE President briefed on initiatives for Hajj pilgrims Government, Hajj, Sheikh mohamed https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-calls-for-immediate-ceasefire-in-sudan-expansion-of-arms-embargo-1.500596116 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/unafsdn6/azt0546h1ka1hs8po.jpeg UAE reiterates only a civilian-led political process can resolve the Sudan crisis. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T21:22:24.547+04:00 UAE calls for immediate ceasefire in Sudan, expansion of arms embargo Government, Mena, Sudan https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-national-wins-dh25m-big-ticket-grand-prize-1.500596200 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/hyoijyvf/Screenshot-2026-07-03-at-8.28.25-PM.png Big Ticket’s live draw series 288 held in Abu Dhabi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/u5m71yez/Screenshot-2026-07-03-at-9.08.54-PM.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/0s3s84i6/Screenshot-2026-07-03-at-7.59.10-PM.png Gulf News en 2026-07-03T21:16:59.194+04:00 Indian national wins Dh25m Big Ticket grand prize UAE, Big Ticket https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/etihad-rail-passenger-service-a-key-investment-in-uaes-future-connectivity-sheikh-nahyan-1.500596158 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/xy7fseof/ofv0546e1ka1h2ppo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-03T21:08:04.915+04:00 Etihad Rail passenger service a key investment in UAE's future connectivity: Sheikh Nahyan Government https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/court-halts-amma-ad-hoc-panel-allows-shwetha-menons-committee-to-continue-1.500596189 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/78xrl9ce/Menon.jpg Shwetha Menon Gulf News en 2026-07-03T20:59:17.882+04:00 Court halts AMMA ad hoc panel, allows Shwetha Menon's committee to continue South-Indian, kerala, Malayalam cinema https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/cristiano-ronaldo-greets-jubilant-fans-in-toronto-after-portugals-world-cup-win-over-croatia-1.500596145 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/38bwmjsa/Ronaldo.jpg Cristiano Ronaldo greets his from the Toronto hotel balcony. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/yproe9xx/goal.jpg Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo scores on a penalty kick past Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic (1) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T19:59:06.100+04:00 Cristiano Ronaldo greets jubilant fans in Toronto after Portugal's World Cup win over Croatia World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-passport-services-in-uae-inside-consulate-in-dubai-handling-applicants-after-17-years-1.500596101 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/rfmagah4/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-03-at-1.41.10-PM.jpeg Applicants being attended to in the consulate’s auditorium that has been converted into the main processing hub on Friday. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/dc49i9fu/WhatsApp_Image_2026_07_03_at_7_34_34_PM.jpeg Applicants are directed through this new tent before entering inside the consulate's buildings. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T19:49:11.820+04:00 Indian passport services in UAE: Inside Consulate in Dubai handling applicants after 17 years UAE, India, UAE, Indian expats, india https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-approves-63-billion-defence-deal-for-missiles-kamikaze-drones-ew-systems-1.500596030 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/gudtshal/gulfnews2026-01-261svusdhbdrdo1769421273963.avif Gulf News en 2026-07-03T19:42:49.053+04:00 India approves $6.3 billion defence deal for missiles, kamikaze drones, EW systems India https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/anantara-owner-minor-hotels-takes-over-management-of-seven-sharjah-retreats-1.500596058 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/pwik2xnc/albadayer.jpg The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and Minor Hotels signed an agreement in Sharjah for the global hospitality group to manage the seven-retreat Sharjah Collection. Pictured above is the Al Badayer retreat. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/jk01rmf4/minor.jpg Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, CEO of Shurooq, and Amir Golbarg, Chief Operating Officer of Minor Hotels Middle East and Africa, in the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Shurooq, and William Heinecke, Founder and Chairman of Minor International. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/8vb0swpk/Kingfisher.jpg Sharjah Collection's Kingfisher Retreat in Kalba. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T18:44:25.661+04:00 Anantara owner Minor Hotels takes over management of seven Sharjah retreats Tourism, Sharjah, UAE hotels https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/mohanlal-announces-new-film-nedumkandam-miracle-with-dileesh-pothan-1.500596067 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/wlqmgqrp/Mohanlal.jpg Mohanlal with director Dileesh Pothan and other crew members of the film titled 'Nedumkandam Miracle'. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T18:39:34.285+04:00 Mohanlal announces new film 'Nedumkandam Miracle' with Dileesh Pothan South-Indian, mohanlal, Malayalam cinema https://gulfnews.com/uae-success-stories/from-beirut-butcher-to-dubai-comfort-food-institution-how-safadi-family-built-a-three-generation-restaurant-legacy-1.500596029 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/mrd6jvdh/Safdi.jpg The forces behind the iconic food empire: Abed Safadi (left), Fadi Safadi (centre) and Fadl Safadi. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/u3jgw6on/Al_Safadi_restaurant__1804c71b47b_large.jpg A view of Al Safadi restaurant in earlier days https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/e7jk59xs/Al-Safadi-Central-Production-Unit-2.jpg A peek into the Al Safadi central production unit Gulf News en 2026-07-03T18:34:45.211+04:00 From Beirut butchery to Dubai comfort food institution: How Safadi family built a three-generation Lebanese hot spot without 'Succession-style' drama UAE Success Stories, UAE, Food, Lifestyle, Business, Stories-of-success, UAE, Food, Lebanon https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/dubai-health-launches-dream-it-dubai-it-to-inspire-young-innovators-in-future-healthcare-1.500595977 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/7mkiybzz/hut054af1ka1ahypo.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/wv2lj2f5/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-03-at-21.47.30.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-07-03T18:20:33.521+04:00 Dubai Health launches ‘Dream-It, Dubai-It’ to inspire young innovators in future healthcare Government https://gulfnews.com/uae/uaes-al-fursan-team-makes-historic-us-debut-at-250th-independence-celebrations-1.500596001 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/x5id7j9t/UAE-Al-Fursan Al Fursan will participate in the official aerial display on July 4, flying alongside the US Navy Blue Angels and US Air Force aircraft. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T18:00:22.104+04:00 UAE's Al Fursan team makes historic US debut at 250th Independence celebrations UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/germany-part-ways-with-julian-nagelsmann-jürgen-klopp-eyed-as-successor-1.500595993 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/umkoweco/newsml_afp_com_20260703T100701Z_doc_b96m4cq.jpeg Julian Nagelsmann and Jurgen Klopp. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T17:37:02.496+04:00 Germany part ways with Julian Nagelsmann, Jürgen Klopp eyed as successor World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/aster-dm-quality-care-complete-merger-set-sights-on-indias-non-metro-cities-1.500595978 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/qq7ezo2k/Dr.-Azad-Moopen-Executive-Chairman-Mr.-Varun-Khanna-MD-and-Group-CEO-Aster-DM-Quality-Care-Ltd.jpeg Dr Azad Moopen, executive chairman and Varun Khanna, managing director and group CEO - Aster DM Quality Care Ltd. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T17:32:13.163+04:00 Aster DM, Quality Care complete merger, set sights on India's non-metro cities Markets, India, UAE businesses https://gulfnews.com/world/interpol-names-suspect-in-monaco-bombing-that-reportedly-targeted-russia-linked-ukrainian-tycoon-1.500595701 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/gutl3dey/preview.jpg This screenshot of the Interpol webpage shows a Red Notice for Anastasiia Berezovska, a suspect in the Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted a Ukrainian tycoon with links to Russia. (Interpol via AP) Gulf News en 2026-07-03T17:29:58.433+04:00 Interpol names suspect in Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted Russia-linked Ukrainian tycoon monaco bombing ukraine suspect Anastasiia Berezovska https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-passport-services-in-uae-alhind-explains-delay-in-launch-of-consular-centres-1.500595972 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/outhw9dm/IMG3426.JPG.jpeg One of the 16 new Indian Consular Application Centres (ICACs) that are ready for operations by Alhind. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/8dir9a9j/IMG3422.JPG.jpeg Alhind employees ready to manage multiple counters at a new proposed Indian Consular Application Centre in the UAE Gulf News en 2026-07-03T17:25:03.557+04:00 Indian passport services in UAE: Alhind explains delay in launch of consular centres UAE, UAE, Indian expats, india https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/isha-koppikar-questions-age-bias-in-the-film-industry-1.500595959 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/w6xkumex/Isha.jpg Isha Koppikar Gulf News en 2026-07-03T17:05:10.314+04:00 Isha Koppikar questions age bias in the film industry BollyWood, bollywood https://gulfnews.com/uae/louvre-abu-dhabi-unveils-new-highlights-and-discoveries-tour-this-summer-1.500595867 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/11/04/louvre-1636045277540_17cebe5c980_large.jpg Louvre Abu Dhabi brings together art and artefacts from across civilisations and centuries. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T16:29:18.667+04:00 Louvre Abu Dhabi unveils new highlights and discoveries tour this summer UAE https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/new-emirates-nbd-customers-get-up-to-dh100000-cashback-1.500590749 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/iqf7g8xq/EmiratesNBDInterior.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/hlcfoehr/EmiratesNBDHONewLogomain.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-03T16:14:06.730+04:00 New Emirates NBD customers get up to Dh100,000 cashback Banking, Native https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/etihad-sends-emirati-airport-trainees-overseas-for-first-time-1.500595874 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/zpextbwd/HMTOYrNaAAAS-ak.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-03T16:08:10.411+04:00 Etihad sends Emirati airport trainees overseas for first time Aviation, Etihad Airways https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/air-arabia-announces-cabin-crew-jobs-how-to-apply-and-key-perks-and-benefits-1.500595755 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-11/84v05z3s/491220758_1111640224327948_1844556851192929547_n.jpg New cabin crew jobs at Air Arabia: Requirements, benefits and application details for Jeddah and Dammam drives Gulf News en 2026-07-03T16:01:52.697+04:00 Air Arabia announces cabin crew jobs: How to apply and key perks and benefits Aviation, UAE jobs, UAE job offer, Air Arabia https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/international-spiritual-council-for-transporting-humanity-appeal-to-world-leaders-for-immediate-peace-resolution-1.500595871 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/zm3qysmc/Image-for-Appeal-new.gif Gulf News en 2026-07-03T16:01:15.001+04:00 International Spiritual Council for Transforming Humanity appeal to world leaders for immediate peace resolution GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-unveils-commemorative-passport-to-mark-250-years-of-independence-1.500595866 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/5vt6flp7/passport.jpg A limited edition US Passport featuring President Donald Trump, on display at the State Department exhibit of the 'Great American State Fair' on the National Mall n Washington, DC. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T15:57:03.655+04:00 US unveils commemorative passport to mark 250 years of independence Americas, Donald Trump https://gulfnews.com/photos/move-over-messi-robot-footballers-thrill-crowds-1.500595840 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/s9l1fgre/RoboCup Robots take part in a football match at RoboCup 2026, a robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) competition in Incheon. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/td7c9gqg/RoboCup Robots take part in a football match at RoboCup 2026, a robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) competition in Incheon. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/d8lyzjkv/Copy-of-748873-01-02.jpg Recently there has been a big step forward in humanoid robot development. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/dstj7dy2/Copy-of-748875-01-02.jpg Robots take part in a football match at RoboCup 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/odnj5p9l/Copy-of-748856-01-02.jpg Spectators watch robots taking part in a football match. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/yiosk56m/Copy-of-748857-01-02.jpg Robots take part in a football match at RoboCup 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/khfmq0bv/Copy-of-748860-01-02.jpg Crowd enjoy as robots taking part in a football match. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T15:56:25.837+04:00 Move over, Messi! Robot footballers thrill crowds Photos, World Cup, technology, FIFA World Cup, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/inside-sothebys-97-million-abu-dhabi-auction-from-bugatti-hypercars-to-rare-birkin-bags-1.500595713 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/ljrofclz/e3d35f37-1505-4e5e-9a1c-5107db521089.jpg Rather than focusing on a single category, the auction explores the idea of craftsmanship through materials, showcasing how rare metals, gemstones, carbon fibre and precious materials are transformed into highly sought-after collector pieces https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/y4cwndz8/6a41154d-d927-4a19-a567-7e0e543e27a2.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/184c13uj/d25e8a82-87c3-493f-b491-a022c47d7d3f.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-03T15:46:42.507+04:00 Inside Sotheby’s $9.7 million Abu Dhabi auction: From Bugatti hypercars to rare Birkin bags Entertainment, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/india-to-tour-sri-lanka-for-two-test-series-in-august-1.500595846 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-06/zxbf90d4/newsml_afp_com_20260606T104844Z_doc_b6868ex.jpeg India's captain Shubman Gill Gulf News en 2026-07-03T15:41:14.599+04:00 India to tour Sri Lanka for two-Test series in August Cricket https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/drillcube-opens-emea-hub-in-dubai-bringing-the-underground-mining-one-stop-shop-to-the-region-1.500595841 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/92w1txfy/Gulf-News-PR-Main-Image.jpeg Jason Wasley, Managing Director, Drillcube; Saoud Al Awadhi, Director of Sales, JAFZA; and Ebtesam Alkaabi, Senior Vice President, JAFZA Sales, during the inauguration of Drillcube’s EMEA Hub in Dubai Gulf News en 2026-07-03T15:33:49.688+04:00 Drillcube opens EMEA Hub in Dubai — Bringing the underground mining one-stop-shop to the region Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-dh800-fine-four-black-points-for-distracted-driving-1.500595832 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/p1rt9q9b/accident.jpg Abu Dhabi Police urged motorists to adhere to safe driving practices to protect lives and property, stressing that distraction behind the wheel remains entirely preventable. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T15:30:06.465+04:00 Abu Dhabi: Dh800 fine, four black points for distracted driving UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/amma-leadership-row-deepens-as-shwetha-menon-disputes-interim-panels-mandate-1.500595833 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/9yvicwdv/Shwetha-Menon Shwetha Menon Gulf News en 2026-07-03T15:26:02.668+04:00 AMMA leadership row deepens as Shwetha Menon disputes interim panel's mandate South-Indian, Malayalam cinema https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/housing/district-cooling-vs-chiller-free-in-dubai-whats-the-difference-1.500595782 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/09/14/Stock---Empower_1833b35bc68_large.jpg Cooling accounts for almost half of Dubai’s electricity demand, making it one of the biggest expenses to consider when renting. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/zay2uds9/1_16a0814f0c6_796954_3891745394_16a0814f0c6_original_ratio.jpg District Cooling: How it works https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-25/lftssiyh/JVC.jpg JVC, DSO and Discovery are one of the many residential communities in Dubai with district cooling. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T15:03:32.382+04:00 District cooling vs chiller free in Dubai: What's the difference? Living-Housing, Property, Dubai rents https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/nasas-falling-telescope-could-be-saved-in-daring-space-rescue-1.500595770 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/c3ojf9xm/nqSn3Y5w4Nfuj7pfjQgaSa-970-80.jpg.webp Artist's illustration of NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory orbiting Earth. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T15:03:08.773+04:00 NASA's falling telescope could be saved in daring space rescue Americas https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/gulf-carriers-are-seeking-earlier-boeing-and-airbus-deliveries-as-order-books-tighten-1.500595786 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/11/14/NAT-211114-DUBAI-AIRSHOW-GENERAL-ARAMZAN-2-1636879827839_17d1da4039f_large.jpg People at the Dubai Airshow at Dubai World Central. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T15:02:39.745+04:00 Gulf carriers are seeking earlier Boeing and Airbus deliveries as order books tighten Aviation, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/jaipur-national-university-extends-legacy-to-uae-through-jaipur-national-university-ras-al-khaimah-campus-jnu-rak-1.500595806 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/brgmftom/1200x900.JPG Gulf News en 2026-07-03T15:02:17.225+04:00 Jaipur National University extends legacy to UAE through Jaipur National University Ras Al Khaimah Campus (JNU RAK) Company News https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/alpha-review-from-uae-alia-bhatt-sharvari-shine-in-a-glossy-but-timid-spy-thriller-1.500595780 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/4u29ddww/202607033850466.jpeg Alpha Public Review by IANS: Alia Bhatt starrer gets mixed response, audience divided over story https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/4uc2ljp4/202606223834855.jpg Alpha stars Alia Bhatt, Bobby Deol, Sharvari and Anil Kapoor https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-17/kb5vhtns/alphatrailerhrithikroshan1781684284252178168428450489792963-54b6-4c2e-9f67-cfce2a7a405f.jpg.avif Hrithik Roshan's return as Kabir in the expanding YRF Spy Universe. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T14:52:54.732+04:00 Alpha review from UAE: Alia Bhatt, Sharvari shine in a glossy but timid spy thriller Entertainment, BollyWood, UAE, India, bollywood, movies, Bollywood icons, Movie review https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/a-refreshing-act-of-kindness-al-freej-fridge-returns-for-its-third-edition-1.500595748 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/7qxxil25/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-03-at-13.24.14.jpeg Government representatives, community partners, volunteers, and residents, joined hands for the third edition of the Al Freej Fridge https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/014g50n9/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-03-at-13.24.15.jpeg A volunteer receiving packs of juice https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/r0nbaj0s/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-03-at-13.02.23.jpeg Alia Al Shamlan, director of Ferjan Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/ii8ysoyb/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-03-at-13.24.15-4.jpeg Volunteers preparing for the distribution https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/hrnnnonl/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-03-at-13.02.22.jpeg Ibrahim Al Balooshi, director of sustainability and partnerships at MBRGI https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/kv3mycxv/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-03-at-13.24.16.jpeg Frozen treats, cold water, and juices for workers https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/34mkxr96/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-03-at-14.13.33-2.jpeg Afra Othman Alshehhi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/omtwu5z1/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-03-at-14.13.34.jpeg Fatema Jamal Bukhalaf https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/5aoayhhj/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-03-at-14.13.34-2.jpeg Noora Aljassasi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/i42txg6m/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-03-at-14.13.37.jpeg Noor Salam, driver https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/qbn0dhgt/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-03-at-13.24.16-2.jpeg Alaa Alsaleh, engineer https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/8jmjs6f8/WhatsApp_Image_2026_07_03_at_13_24_16_3.jpeg Dania Amro, purchase manager Gulf News en 2026-07-03T14:49:28.652+04:00 A refreshing act of kindness: Al Freej Fridge returns for its third edition people, Community, UAE, UAE, Dubai, Summer https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/thai-nurse-defies-buddhist-custom-to-save-monks-after-deadly-crash-1.500595773 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/h4um1qn2/748910-01-02-Read-Only.jpg Nurse Wiwat Naonoi assisting an injured Buddhist monk after a collision between their roadside procession and a pickup truck driven by an 11-year old. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T14:46:05.388+04:00 Thai nurse defies Buddhist custom to save monks after deadly crash Asia https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/ninja-creami-review-make-ice-cream-and-sorbet-at-home-this-summer-1.500593171 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/w8yjo4hs/ninja-creami.jpg A versatile frozen dessert machine that produces impressive results with a little preparation and experimentation. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T14:45:00.000+04:00 Ninja CREAMi review: Make ice cream and sorbet at home this summer Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-police-honours-talabat-delivery-rider-for-exemplary-road-safety-1.500595566 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/bujp4wya/AD-Police Brigadier Nasser Suleiman Al Maskari presented the recognition to the rider for consistently complying with traffic rules while carrying out his daily duties. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T14:22:48.949+04:00 Abu Dhabi Police honours Talabat delivery rider for exemplary road safety UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/the-kurator/venice-biennale-61st-edition-qatar-and-syria-deliver-powerful-message-of-humanity-1.500595727 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/0pzxlwyb/The-National-Pavilion-of-Syria-at-Biennale-Arte-2026.-Courtesy-of-Sara-Shamma.-Andrea-Ferro-Photography-1cmjnRVB.jpg At the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, the Qatar and Syria pavilions deliver powerful and nuanced message of shared humanity and hope. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/oodjenhy/The-National-Pavilion-of-Syria-at-Biennale-Arte-2026.-Courtesy-of-Sara-Shamma.-Andrea-Ferro-Photography-5cmjnRVB-1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/cu5bfh5x/The-National-Pavilion-of-Syria-at-Biennale-Arte-2026.-Courtesy-of-Sara-Shamma.-Andrea-Ferro-Photography-17cmjnRVB.jpg The National Pavilion of Syria at Biennale Arte 2026. Courtesy of Sara Shamma. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/wg0bi4xh/The-National-Pavilion-of-Syria-at-Biennale-Arte-2026.-Courtesy-of-Sara-Shamma.-Andrea-Ferro-Photography-5cmjnRVB.jpg The National Pavilion of Syria at Biennale Arte 2026. Courtesy of Sara Shamma. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/0h1873is/The-National-Pavilion-of-Syria-at-Biennale-Arte-2026.-Courtesy-of-Sara-Shamma.-Andrea-Ferro-Photography-5cmjnRVB-1.jpg The National Pavilion of Syria at Biennale Arte 2026. Courtesy of Sara Shamma. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/om9m1dix/5.-Installation-of-Jerrican-2026-by-Alia-Farid-within-untitled-2026-a-gathering-of-remarkable-peoplecmjnRVB.jpg Installation of Jerrican (2026) by Alia Farid within untitled 2026 Gulf News en 2026-07-03T14:15:53.736+04:00 Venice Biennale 61st edition: Qatar and Syria deliver powerful message of humanity The Kurator, The Kurator, art https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-considers-stricter-social-media-rules-for-users-under-16-1.500595719 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/sp8rxhfy/iStock-1371763060.jpg The council urged the commission to establish regulatory measures to verify users' ages and introduce appropriate restrictions for social media platforms used by children under 16. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T14:01:29.406+04:00 Saudi Arabia considers stricter social media rules for users under 16 Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/uae/sheikh-zayed-summer-festival-turns-uae-school-break-into-learning-and-fun-season-1.500595712 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/u3utimc5/IMG5823.jpeg Festival blends education, technology, sports and culture in fully indoor venue Gulf News en 2026-07-03T13:47:11.102+04:00 Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival turns UAE school break into learning and fun season UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-police-warn-of-burn-risks-from-viral-microwave-slime-trend-1.500595696 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/ij4rzcg9/dangerous-viral-slime-trend Dubai Police warn parents and children against a dangerous viral slime trend. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/niy8we7j/dangerous-viral-slime-trend Dubai Police warn parents and children against a dangerous viral slime trend. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T13:46:06.578+04:00 Dubai Police warn of burn risks from viral microwave slime trend Crime, Dubai, Dubai Police, cybercrime https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-air-fryers-on-amazonae-2026-six-top-picks-for-faster-cooler-cooking-at-home-1.500594666 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/1kc2xfb6/airfryers.png Modern air fryers for every kitchen https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/mqordu6s/Ninja-foodie.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-03T13:30:00.000+04:00 Best air fryers on amazon.ae 2026: Six top picks for faster, cooler cooking at home Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/technology/uae-media-sector-emerges-as-global-hub-for-content-creation-1.500595682 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/11/08/OPN-MEDIA---TV-Camera_18baf28a7b0_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-03T13:29:24.800+04:00 UAE media sector emerges as global hub for content creation Technology, UAE, Media https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/projected-super-typhoon-heads-for-us-pacific-islands-2-1.500595667 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/oh830dbz/HMRN6HZXoAAukvY.jpg US Pacific territories race to prepare as monster storm intensifies at sea Gulf News en 2026-07-03T13:12:29.244+04:00 Projected 'super typhoon' heads for US Pacific islands Americas, America https://gulfnews.com/opinion/summer-is-here-so-is-our-next-chapter-1.500595555 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/jejb4q16/Dubai_Marina_in_a_summer_day__United_Arab_Emirates_18506dd5221_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-03T13:00:00.000+04:00 Summer is here, so is our next chapter Opinion https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/turkish-airlines-rebuilds-middle-east-network-with-gulf-resumptions-1.500595639 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/ojl00wej/Turkish-Airlines-B787-9-Dreamliner.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-07-03T12:53:28.951+04:00 Turkish Airlines rebuilds Middle East network with Gulf resumptions Aviation https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/sri-lanka-arrests-ex-navy-chief-on-corruption-charges-2-1.500595640 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-19/83isp7m8/newsml_afp_com_20250519T152536Z_doc_47b98xy.jpeg Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (L) and Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka (2L), Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda (2R) and Marshal of the Air Force Roshan Gunathilake (R) participate a ceremony to commemorate the 16th anniversary of the National War Heroes Day, marking the end of the island's civil war, in front of the War Heroes Monument in Colombo on May 19, 2025. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T12:47:02.431+04:00 Sri Lanka arrests ex-navy chief on corruption charges Asia, Sri Lanka https://gulfnews.com/sport/kurt-zouma-on-the-secret-behind-frances-dominance-1.500595604 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/ae0zfkgf/IMG7534.JPG-1.jpeg The Champions League winner recently moved to Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/rn74iees/Zouma_France.jpg Zouma captained France U21s before being called-up for the senior squad https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/b5qnoxxc/1_2251954_46769520_16adb5b561e_large.jpg France won the 2018 World Cup in Russia and reached the final again in 2022 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/6owbbeyz/MBB.jpg Zouma and Mbappe are good friends from their time together in the French squad Gulf News en 2026-07-03T12:32:38.750+04:00 Kurt Zouma on the Secret Behind France's Dominance Sport, UAE-Sport, Football, World Cup, FIFA World Cup, France https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/woman-26-found-dead-in-hotel-room-during-video-call-family-disputes-suicide-claim-1.500595614 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-27/e0x1863p/crime-scene.jpg Video call, hotel CCTV under scrutiny as family alleges foul play in death Gulf News en 2026-07-03T12:29:40.209+04:00 Woman, 26, found dead in hotel room during video call; family disputes suicide claim India, crime, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/midday-break-in-uae-delivery-riders-get-relief-under-safety-rules-1.500595610 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/2cq5c785/Delivery-driver Companies are not permitted to force riders to work during the restricted hours. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T12:27:08.873+04:00 Midday break in UAE: Delivery riders get relief under safety rules Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/learn-practice-compete-grow-vi-markets-launches-vi-academy-the-ultimate-financial-learning-experience-1.500595620 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/xkkswwzz/IMG5937.JPG Gulf News en 2026-07-03T12:25:34.686+04:00 Learn. Practice. Compete. Grow. VI Markets launches VI Academy, the ultimate financial learning experience Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/how-insulated-bottles-keep-your-drink-cold-for-hours-1.500594854 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/5z990jqk/Tumbler-cool.png Learn how vacuum insulated bottles keep drinks cold for hours, what the double wall really does, and how to choose the right tumbler or flask. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/r8v1cv42/insulating-bottle.png Gulf News en 2026-07-03T12:17:16.939+04:00 How insulated bottles keep your drink cold for hours Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/beyond-the-credential-1.500595599 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/zwe8kc4z/CBD-Head-Office-1200x800.jpg CBD Head Office Gulf News en 2026-07-03T12:15:35.339+04:00 Beyond the credential Company News https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/zayed-international-airport-welcomes-more-than-93000-passengers-a-day-1.500595597 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/dw2qwxfq/Zayed-airport The airport handled around 500 flights a day, connecting travellers to more than 100 destinations worldwide. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T12:14:43.582+04:00 Zayed International Airport welcomes more than 93,000 passengers a day Aviation, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-property-market-records-dh900m-in-landmark-land-and-luxury-villa-deals-1.500595577 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/b7y0rv2n/Dubai The plots cover a total area of 1.87 million square feet, with an average sale price of Dh432 per square foot. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T12:04:54.933+04:00 Dubai property market records Dh900m in landmark land and luxury villa deals Property, Dubai property https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-thwarts-sophisticated-cyberattacks-targeting-financial-sector-1.500595583 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/0rqsokpd/Cyber-attacks The council said the attacks were detected and contained in accordance with the country's national cybersecurity protocols. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T12:00:30.477+04:00 UAE thwarts sophisticated cyberattacks targeting financial sector Government, Crime, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/illegal-mosque-parking-in-abu-dhabi-uae-motorists-warned-over-fines-and-violations-1.500595572 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/8bbtg97q/HMR8MyCbUAAkdif.jpg Abu Dhabi worshippers urged to use only designated mosque parking areas Gulf News en 2026-07-03T11:51:05.569+04:00 Illegal mosque parking in Abu Dhabi: UAE motorists warned over fines and violations Transport, Abu Dhabi, transpsort https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/zeenat-aman-and-sanjay-khan-were-married-confirms-daughter-farah-khan-ali-my-mother-did-not-blame-her-alone-1.500595557 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/v30jrsov/zayedkhan.webp At the time, Sanjay was already married to Zarine Khan and had three daughters, with a fourth child on the way. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T11:47:30.404+04:00 Zeenat Aman and Sanjay Khan were married, confirms daughter Farah Khan Ali: 'My mother did not blame her alone' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/gcc-ai-startup-1001-raises-30-million-to-power-critical-infrastructure-1.500595559 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/09/23/Stock-Artificial-Intelligence-Jobs_1921d8bf662_large.jpg Backed by Lux Capital and Sanabil, startup targets critical infrastructure across the GCC. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T11:46:17.948+04:00 GCC AI startup 1001 raises $30 million to power critical infrastructure Markets https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/at-least-40-dead-after-bus-falls-into-ravine-in-pakistan-1.500595558 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-21/qmvijcyl/Stock_crime_police_jailed_17c752f0df8_large.jpg Rescue teams race to remote crash site after coach from Quetta to Peshawar falls Gulf News en 2026-07-03T11:31:00.652+04:00 At least 40 dead after bus falls into ravine in Pakistan Pakistan, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/summer-showers-bring-refreshing-rain-to-uaes-eastern-coast-despite-fair-weather-forecast-1.500595543 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/k7k4ujag/Rain Light to occasionally moderate rain fell over areas near the Hajar Mountains, creating autumn-like scenes along the eastern coastline. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T11:26:44.624+04:00 Summer showers bring refreshing rain to UAE's eastern coast despite fair weather forecast Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-expects-3500-children-to-fly-alone-this-summer-1.500595548 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/88fi78uu/ekunaccompaniedminorsinteriors0017v2copy-1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-03T11:25:37.620+04:00 Emirates expects 3,500 children to fly alone this summer Aviation, Emirates airline https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/from-desert-silence-to-feeding-nations-1.500595538 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/aph8tm1p/Picture1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-03T11:13:33.633+04:00 From desert silence to feeding nations: How Mohammad Rehman and Samsons Group changed the stakes of farming in Pakistan Company News https://gulfnews.com/business/dubai-awards-dh178-billion-in-contracts-to-emirati-smes-up-38-in-2025-1.500595529 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/5u3urkpx/Hamdan Hamdan bin Mohammed: Supporting entrepreneurs and Emirati start-ups is an investment in Dubai's future. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T11:13:01.229+04:00 Dubai awards Dh1.78 billion in contracts to Emirati SMEs, up 38% in 2025 Business, UAE businesses https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/etihad-marks-20-years-of-france-flights-with-bigger-paris-schedule-1.500595513 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-19/hboqc6yi/A380.jpeg Etihad Airways is increasing Airbus A380 services to Paris as demand for Europe travel rises this summer. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T10:54:35.643+04:00 Etihad marks 20 years of France flights with bigger Paris schedule Aviation, Etihad Airways https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/etihad-rail-project-sharjah-announces-temporary-traffic-diversion-until-august-timeline-and-routes-1.500595496 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/fvi42v8g/IGscreenshot.jpg.jpeg Sharjah urges drivers to follow diversion routes and plan journeys in advance Gulf News en 2026-07-03T10:43:12.982+04:00 Etihad Rail project: Sharjah announces temporary traffic diversion until August - timeline and routes Transport, Etihad Rail, transpsort https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/justin-bieber-could-join-madonna-shakira-and-bts-for-fifa-world-cup-final-halftime-show-1.500595494 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/06/13/Justin-Bieber_1815c3df1ad_large.JPG He attended the opening ceremony in Inglewood last month with Hailey Bieber, and even surprised VIP guests with an intimate performance on the sidelines. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T10:40:32.724+04:00 Justin Bieber could join Madonna, Shakira and BTS for FIFA World Cup final halftime show World Cup, Entertainment, Sport https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/aster-womens-health-webinar-to-spotlight-care-across-every-stage-of-life-1.500595475 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/ak9u88ms/Without-text.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/r135hh9b/2_1080x1080.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-03T10:30:16.795+04:00 Aster women's health webinar to spotlight care across every stage of life Health https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/cristiano-ronaldo-set-to-retire-after-the-2026-world-cup-says-sister-1.500595236 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/v7e654h9/Ronaldos-sister-hints-2026-World-Cup-will-be-his-last-dance-with-Portugal Ronaldo's sister hints 2026 World Cup will be his last dance with Portugal https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/v7e654h9/Ronaldos-sister-hints-2026-World-Cup-will-be-his-last-dance-with-Portugal Ronaldo's sister hints 2026 World Cup will be his last dance with Portugal Gulf News en 2026-07-03T10:30:14.670+04:00 Cristiano Ronaldo set to retire after the 2026 World Cup, says sister World Cup, football https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/france-records-2025-excess-deaths-in-june-heatwave-health-minister-1.500595484 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/qer2fnth/Italy_Heatwave_91865_1820ca188fd_original_ratio.jpg Health services under scrutiny as authorities assess response to extreme heat Gulf News en 2026-07-03T10:26:07.635+04:00 France records 2,025 excess deaths in June heatwave: Health minister Europe, Europe https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/alia-bhatts-alpha-records-modest-ticket-sales-in-advance-booking-1.500595469 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/4uc2ljp4/202606223834855.jpg Alpha stars Alia Bhatt, Bobby Deol, Sharvari and Anil Kapoor Gulf News en 2026-07-03T10:24:50.816+04:00 Alia Bhatt’s Alpha records modest ticket sales in advance booking Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/technology/claude-fable-5-is-back-after-us-ban-heres-what-changed-1.500595474 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-09/fw6osar0/claude For Anthropic, the redeployment marks the end of an extraordinary chapter. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T10:20:30.752+04:00 Claude Fable 5 is back after US ban. Here's what changed Technology https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/strong-61-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-offshore-near-japan-1.500595458 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/7mbmot7g/Screenshot-2026-07-03-at-2.07.51-PM.png A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit the East China Sea, roughly 101 km from Okinawa, Japan at 1.04 pm local time on Friday (July 3, 2026). https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/956aci1i/Screenshot-2026-07-03-at-2.07.51-PM.png A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit the East China Sea, roughly 101 km from Okinawa, Japan at 1.04 pm local time on Friday (July 3, 2026). Gulf News en 2026-07-03T10:11:23.457+04:00 Strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's coast Asia https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/dubai-gold-prices-climb-again-as-24k-returns-above-dh500-1.500595461 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-17/ilq32f4n/DubaiGold Dubai Gold Gulf News en 2026-07-03T10:08:40.319+04:00 Dubai gold prices climb again as 24K returns above Dh500 Retail, YourMoney-Saving-Investment, UAE Gold, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/taylor-swifttravis-kelce-wedding-shuts-nyc-streets-as-security-measures-ramp-up-1.500595442 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-10/9opnllyo/Travis-Kelce-and-Taylor-Swift Travis Kelce, left, and Taylor Swift will be getting married on July2-4 weekend. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T10:02:01.786+04:00 Taylor Swift–Travis Kelce wedding shuts NYC streets as security measures ramp up Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-ombudsman-charges-senator-marcoleta-with-plunder-over-alleged-75m-undeclared-campaign-donations-1.500595382 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/o2ysxsrk/Screenshot-2026-06-30-at-7.08.04-PM.png Philippine Senator Rodante Marcoleta: In an interview with local media published on Tuesday, he said his only sin is to serve his people. The Office of the Ombudsman filed non-bailable plunder charges against Marcoleta in connection with his supposed ₱75 million undeclared campaign donations in the 2025 senatorial elections. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/1pjjyu16/Screenshot_2026_06_30_at_6_50_03_PM.png Chock-a-block traffic on EDSA on June 30, 2026 amid protests launched by members of Iglesia ni Cristo against a possible legal action following the announcement of plunder charges against one of its members, Senator Rodante Marcoleta. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T09:39:59.878+04:00 Philippines: Ombudsman charges Senator Marcoleta with plunder over alleged ₱75M undeclared campaign donations Philippines https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-launches-e-oci-card-for-overseas-citizens-how-to-apply-eligibility-step-by-step-download-guide-1.500595440 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/k6trr876/HMOAevwbUAAuwJk.jpg New e-OCI smartphone card boosts immigration efficiency in India’s digital governance push https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/bkyl2w2i/HMDmHfW8AAlLjD.jpg India launches e-OCI digital card to ease travel, cut paperwork for 5 million overseas citizens Gulf News en 2026-07-03T09:36:07.321+04:00 India launches e-OCI card for overseas citizens: How to apply, eligibility, step-by-step download guide India, Indian expats, india, travel https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/100-year-old-swiss-steam-railway-through-the-alps-marks-historic-milestone-1.500595415 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/ivdc67ri/SwitzerlandHeritageRailway46596-3c6e2-Read-Only.jpg One of DFB's historic steam trains travels from Realp to Oberwald during a stop at the Furka station, Switzerland. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/g2huje12/SwitzerlandHeritageRailway64981-3748b-Read-Only.jpg Passengers take photos during a train stop to refill the locomotive with water at Tiefenbach station near Realp, Switzerland. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/3bwod3ku/SwitzerlandHeritageRailway7627-16867-Read-Only.jpg View of the entrance to the Furka Summit Tunnel seen from the cab of a steam locomotive during a stop at Furka station near Realp, Switzerland. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/9jqe4rpc/SwitzerlandHeritageRailway1292-5f024-Read-Only.jpg Interior view of a historic passenger carriage in service on the Furka railway during a stop at the Furka station near Realp, Switzerland. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/05nc6frs/SwitzerlandHeritageRailway4398-f59d3-Read-Only.jpg A steam train makes his way near the Muttbach-Belvedere station near Realp, Switzerland. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/p4cefjco/SwitzerlandHeritageRailway67576-955dc-Read-Only.jpg A steam locomotive is turned on a turntable at the Furka station near Realp, Switzerland. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/rpghrrs3/SwitzerlandHeritageRailway27355-7fb64-Read-Only.jpg Controls and valves are pictured inside a steam locomotive in service on the Furka railway in Realp, Switzerland. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T09:30:59.114+04:00 100-year-old Swiss steam railway through the Alps marks historic milestone Europe https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/domestic-spending-government-investment-boost-uae-business-confidence-pmi-1.500595432 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-23/7mfmiy6b/Abudhabiskyline-2026 Abu dhabi skyline Gulf News en 2026-07-03T09:29:47.234+04:00 Domestic spending, government investment boost UAE business confidence: PMI economy, UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/switzerland-beat-algeria-2-0-to-move-into-world-cup-last-16-1.500595409 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/6td5fdl4/newsml_afp_com_20260702T000000Z_PH_GTY_2284424786.jpeg Rafik Belghali #17 of Algeria competes for the ball against Johan Manzambi #9 of Switzerland during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Switzerland and Algeria at BC Place Vancouver on July 02, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/0xtwnv38/newsml_afp_com_20260702T000000Z_PH_GTY_2284418945.jpeg Johan Manzambi #9 of Switzerland is challenged by Aissa Mandi #2 of Algeria during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Switzerland and Algeria at BC Place Vancouver on July 02, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T09:12:25.606+04:00 Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to move into World Cup last 16 World Cup https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/kamelpay-launches-absolutecard-to-support-uae-businesses-in-streamlining-corporate-payments-1.500595424 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/z0aazlfz/Image.jpeg From left to right: Prashant Anand, Chief Compliance Officer, KamelPay (KP); Ehsan Rahman, Co-founder & CEO, KP; Saadaat Yaqub, Co-founder, KP; Hussain AlQemzi, Chairman, KP; Zishan Rahman, Co-founder & CTO, KP; Najwan Alallawi, AVP, Mawarid Finance; Thomas Kuncheria, Head of SME solutions EEMEA, Mastercard; Gina Petersen-Skyrme, Country Manager (UAE & Oman), Mastercard Gulf News en 2026-07-03T09:12:12.317+04:00 KamelPay launches AbsoluteCard to support UAE businesses in streamlining corporate payments Company News https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/uaes-xrg-deepens-us-lng-bet-with-texas-deal-1.500595407 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/yhtv9pbj/wwr0532y1ka1ctopn.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-03T09:01:44.898+04:00 UAE’s XRG deepens US LNG bet with Texas deal Energy, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/monster-200-kmh-typhoon-bavi-heading-towards-the-philippines-1.500595396 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/oaele33g/Screenshot-2026-07-03-at-12.54.35-PM.png Typhoon Bavi as tracked by the NOAA and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center Gulf News en 2026-07-03T09:00:10.851+04:00 Monster typhoon Bavi roars toward Philippines with 200-km/h winds Philippines https://gulfnews.com/world/el-nino-set-to-be-strong-un-warns-of-extreme-weather-risk-1.500595387 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/a49787gm/Screenshot-2026-06-12-at-8.43.12-AM.png Just in: El Nino forms and expected to strengthen, say weather data analysts. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T08:40:43.996+04:00 El Nino set to be strong, UN warns of extreme weather risk World, heatwave https://gulfnews.com/your-money/saving-investment/indian-rupee-pakistani-rupee-and-philippine-peso-stay-soft-lifting-dirham-value-for-expats-should-you-remit-now-1.500301712 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-12/7wy8ocsy/Stock-exchange-remit 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 2026-07-03T08:32:19.700+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/technology/trends/forget-coding-metas-new-pocket-app-lets-ai-build-games-from-your-ideas-1.500595359 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/10/28/20241028-meta_192d42c8279_large.jpg Pocket brings the fast-growing 'vibe coding' trend to mobile gaming and social sharing. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T08:24:49.917+04:00 Forget coding: Meta's new Pocket app lets AI build games from your ideas Trends https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/why-curly-hair-gets-frizzy-in-uae-summersand-tips-to-keep-it-smooth-and-healthy-1.500595375 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/08/15/Woman-with-curly-hair_189f8635706_large.jpg Hydration controls frizzy hair. So, regardless of your hair’s texture, shampooing is a crucial part of your hair routine https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-27/9lulcori/Person_with_curly_hair_189f8693f0e_original_ratio.jpg Use a shampoo with clean ingredients that is free from toxin and harsh chemicals. Avoid excessive washing and wash only when you need. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-27/ofyxkt17/Person_washing_curly_hair_189f865c215_original_ratio.jpg Use a wide-toothed comb as your rake through your curls, and be gentle, as the strands could break easily. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-27/oaygubqn/Person_washing_curly_hair_189f867ccc6_original_ratio.jpg Your styling products should change from summer to winter. During the summer and the humidity, you will need a stronger hold gel that would seal the moisture from the conditioner in your hair, but also preventing the moisture from the air to enter your hair. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T08:23:02.655+04:00 Why curly hair frizzes in summer and the shampoos that help smooth it Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/spain-goalkeeper-unai-simon-sets-world-cup-record-with-519-straight-scoreless-minutes-1.500595356 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/4s9zsbdd/newsml_afp_com_20260702T202535Z_doc_b94a8et.jpeg Spain's goalkeeper #23 Unai Simon (L) saves the ball during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Spain and Austria at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on July 2, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T07:58:33.638+04:00 Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon sets World Cup record with 519 straight scoreless minutes World Cup, FIFA World Cup, FIFA, spain https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/gen-ahmad-vahidi-powerful-irgc-general-reemerges-as-iran-prepares-days-of-mourning-for-khamenei-1.500595350 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/3cme6z2c/newsml_afp_com_20260630T122512Z_doc_b8rr2dw.jpeg People cross a road past a mourning billboard depicting Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a strike on the first day of the US-Israeli war against the Iran on February 28, in Tehran on June 30, 2026 ahead of his public funeral. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/5gpykljh/preview.jpg In this photo released by Iran's Supreme Leader's office, Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard Gen. Ahmad Vahidi sits alongside Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei casket as it lies in a mourning hall adjacent to the Imam Khomeini Hussainiya within the Supreme Leader's compound before his funeral in Tehran, Iran, late Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP) Gulf News en 2026-07-03T07:58:08.338+04:00 Gen. Ahmad Vahidi: Powerful IRGC general reemerges as Iran prepares days of mourning for Khamenei Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/women-over-50-why-strength-and-heart-workouts-matter-according-to-uae-doctors-1.500527749 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/6mokkilw/pexels-shvetsa-4587352.jpg The exercise helps preserve mobility, independence, muscle strength, bone density, and cognitive health well into older age. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/0zfug5ab/pexels_cristian_rojas_8809599.jpg During this difficult time of perimenopause and menopause, the decline in estrogen affects the heart, brain and metabolism, along with the increased tendency for weight gain around the abdomen, accelerated bone density loss and higher vulnerability to chronic diseases https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/t9d373as/susan_Photo.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-03/qjnofgrk/Dr.-Kinda-Medcare.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/13uk9jtv/Abhinav_Malhotra_Profile_Photo_High_Res_jpg.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-07-03T07:56:13.439+04:00 Women over 50: Why strength and heart workouts matter, according to UAE doctors UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/morning-traffic-alert-last-workday-commute-brings-delays-on-dubais-major-roads-1.500595346 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/11/24/20241124-new-salik-toll-gates_1935edb6b27_large.jpg While congestion is lighter than usual on some stretches, bottlenecks and reported accidents are slowing traffic. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T07:53:52.316+04:00 Morning traffic alert: Last workday commute brings delays on Dubai's major roads Transport https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/tobey-maguire-51-and-26-year-old-ice-spice-turn-heads-at-party-amid-age-gap-debate-and-mishka-silva-rumours-1.500595338 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/io6wbwfn/Untitled-design.jpg The interaction was enough to set social media speculation in motion, with many users jumping to conclusions about what was actually happening. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T07:46:24.460+04:00 Tobey Maguire, 51, and 26-year-old Ice Spice turn heads at party amid age-gap debate and Mishka Silva rumours Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae-success-stories/a-breadwinner-is-a-winner-a-filipina-expats-21-year-journey-from-poverty-to-prosperity-in-the-uae-1.500595328 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/n6g1zepj/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-02-at-17.05.26.jpeg Dubai-based Filipino entrepreneur Chrissie Asuncion https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/rlrup47v/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-02-at-17.05.27.jpeg Chrissie Asuncion (second from left) on the streets of Makati, Philippines https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/32o7g465/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-02-at-17.05.27-2.jpeg Chrissie Asuncion with her mother https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/907kbi92/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-02-at-17.05.28.jpeg Chrissie Asuncion (right) when she worked as a hotel waitress https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/522x687b/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-02-at-17.05.13.jpeg Chrissie Asuncion in the UAE in 2005 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/bhcmzcfk/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-03-at-02.27.08.jpeg Chrissie Asuncion (right) when she participated in the food distribution to distressed workers during the pandemic https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/zzqsbjq2/travel.jpeg Chrissie Asuncion in some of her travel trips Gulf News en 2026-07-03T07:44:35.130+04:00 ‘A breadwinner is a winner’: A Filipina expat's 21-year journey from poverty to prosperity in the UAE UAE Success Stories, people, UAE, Pinoy, Stories-of-success, UAE, Restaurants in Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/indian-passport-slips-in-july-amid-citizenship-row-and-new-fees-wheres-visa-free-travel-still-allowed-1.500595331 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-15/yifb3fpk/Indian-passport.jpg Henley Index slide, higher fees put Indian passport power under fresh scrutiny https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/e0hdlwcn/passport.png From fee hikes to fewer perks: Indian passport faces pressure at home and abroad Gulf News en 2026-07-03T07:39:38.762+04:00 Indian passport slips in July amid citizenship row and new fees: Where’s visa-free travel still allowed India, Travel, e-visa, india, travel, Visa https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/magnitude-62-earthquake-strikes-58-km-west-of-tobelo-in-halmahera-indonesia-1.500595332 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/oet2ebua/quake.jpeg The magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit Indonesia's Halmahera region at 02:31:28 UTC at a depth of 121 km, and a distance of 115 km North of Ternate, Indonesia, as per the National Earthquake Information Center, US Geological Survey (NEIC- USGS). Gulf News en 2026-07-03T07:26:28.102+04:00 Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes 58 km west of Tobelo in Halmahera, Indonesia Asia https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/sussanne-khan-never-asked-for-rs-400-crore-alimony-from-hrithik-roshan-sister-farah-khan-ali-shuts-down-rumours-1.500595319 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/7piy7sa4/Sussanne_Khan_and__Hrithik_Roshan_179f6561a92_original_ratio.jpg Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan decided to divorce in 2014. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T07:20:34.282+04:00 'Sussanne Khan never asked for Rs 400 crore alimony from Hrithik Roshan', sister Farah Khan Ali shuts down rumours Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-touts-iran-escrow-deal-as-win-win-channeling-frozen-assets-into-us-farm-exports-and-humanitarian-aid-1.500595322 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/ox0ragjc/Trump-CNBC.png US President Donald Trump touted the Iran escrow deal as ‘win-win,’ channeling frozen assets into US farm exports and humanitarian aid. The Trump administration has framed the approach as a “win-win”: using controlled escrow funds from Iranian assets, reportedly in the billions, to purchase US agricultural products like corn, wheat, and soybeans. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T07:16:53.695+04:00 Trump touts Iran escrow deal as ‘win-win,’ channeling frozen assets into US farm exports and humanitarian aid Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/air-india-cuts-fuel-surcharge-on-international-routes-as-oil-prices-ease-report-1.500595317 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-21/sxqudxwp/Air-India-new.jpg Air India lowers fuel levy on North America, Europe, UK and Australia flights after ATF eases. Illustrative image Gulf News en 2026-07-03T07:15:09.556+04:00 Air India cuts fuel surcharge on international routes as oil prices ease: Report Aviation, air india, travel, US-Israel-Iran war, oil price https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/how-to-prevent-heat-rash-and-summer-breakouts-in-the-uae-according-to-doctors-1.500568264 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/0lgp3mzc/Skincare One contributing factor is the constant transition between the outdoor heat and air-conditioned indoor environments. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/08/08/skincare-teen_189d5726f00_large.jpg Teens need not follow a complicated, multi-step skincare routine - here are some gentle starters by well-loved K-beauty brands that focus on natural, plant-derived ingredients. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-09/cvrbbv6p/Dr_Bara_a.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-09/jqegwer2/victoria.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-07-03T07:02:43.318+04:00 How to prevent heat rash and summer breakouts in the UAE, according to doctors Lifestyle, UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/when-taylor-swift-fell-in-love-with-travis-kelce-a-whirlwind-romance-from-a-bracelet-to-million-dollar-wedding-1.500232816 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-14/kz9x2dh2/preview.jpg FILE - Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, right, appears with singer Taylor Swift after the Chiefs victory over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game in Kansas City, Mo., on Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-13/xz39dmtf/newsml_afp_com_20250612T000000Z_PH_GTY_2219969239.jpeg Travis Kelce, left, and Taylor Swift in June 2025 in Sunrise, Florida. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-13/dabllw5t/preview.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-12/ifhm45ct/ANI_20250812165914.jpg Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce (Photo/instagram) Gulf News en 2026-07-03T06:58:57.285+04:00 When Taylor Swift fell in love with Travis Kelce: A whirlwind romance from a bracelet to million-dollar wedding Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/who-declares-cruise-ship-hantavirus-outbreak-over-1.500594774 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-04/jcuizck5/202605043774728.jpg There were 12 confirmed and one probable case stemming from the MV Hondius, including three deaths. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T06:47:16.643+04:00 WHO declares cruise ship hantavirus outbreak over World, Health Fitness https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-warns-oil-tankers-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-next-us-talks-are-delayed-until-after-funeral-1.500594049 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-10/4gvw0j8w/preview.jpg Oil tankers sit at anchor offshore in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-10/yjk4l3u7/ANI_20260510170636.jpg Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T06:38:19.968+04:00 Iran warns oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz as next US talks are delayed until after Khamenei's funeral Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/egypt-coach-not-sure-if-salah-will-start-world-cup-knockout-clash-1.500595190 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/16ubnf5t/newsml_afp_com_20260621T000000Z_PH_GTY_2282799436.jpeg Mohamed Salah #10 and Emam Ashour #8 of Egypt celebrate with coaches as they are substituted during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between New Zealand and Egypt at BC Place Vancouver on June 21, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T06:21:08.658+04:00 Egypt coach 'not sure' if Salah will start World Cup knockout clash World Cup https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/spain-storm-into-world-cup-last-16-with-dominant-3-0-win-over-austria-1.500595200 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/l8budkja/newsml_afp_com_20260702T212833Z_doc_b94c68b.jpeg Spain's defender #12 Pedro Porro and Austria's midfielder #09 Marcel Sabitzer fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Spain and Austria at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on July 2, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/vggj7bwt/newsml_afp_com_20260702T212347Z_doc_b94c2wv.jpeg Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal controls the ball during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Spain and Austria at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on July 2, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T06:19:26.020+04:00 Spain storm into World Cup last 16 with dominant 3-0 win over Austria World Cup https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/portugal-defeat-croatia-2-1-to-reach-world-cup-last-16-1.500595252 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/b6mqmnd7/newsml_afp_com_20260702T183534Z_doc_b93z8my.jpeg Ghana's Portuguese head coach Carlos Queiroz and Ghana's forward #09 Jordan Ayew give an MD-1 press conference at the Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City on July 2, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Colombia and Ghana. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T06:05:55.687+04:00 Ghana have 'duty to Africa' to progress at World Cup, says Queiroz World Cup https://gulfnews.com/uae/friday-sermon-july-3-2026-welcome-o-summer-1.500595050 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-21/67hnj5j4/90x028gp1k902fupn.jpg A true symbol of architectural grandeur and cultural harmony, the mosque stands as a beacon of the UAE's tolerance, coexistence, and peace values. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T06:00:00.000+04:00 Friday sermon, July 3, 2026: Welcome, O Summer UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-police-score-999-safety-rating-among-worlds-safest-1.500595193 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-19/in329ysc/OPN-DUBAI-OFFICE-1-Read-Only.jpg Dubai Police recorded a 99.9% daytime safety confidence score in 2025 survey. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/08/06/electric-mercedes-join-dubai-police-patrol-fleet-pic-from-twitter-1691313745811_189ca27afaf_large.jpg Dubai Police recorded a 99.9% daytime safety confidence score in 2025 survey. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T05:52:14.889+04:00 Dubai Police score 99.9% safety rating, among world's safest UAE, Dubai, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/ai-alert-helps-dubai-seize-278850-narcotic-pills-arrest-four-1.500595205 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/ys1ayjdu/drug-seized.jpeg Four arrested after Dubai foils large-scale drug trafficking plot https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/dk0kvxmf/Dubai-Customs.jpg Four arrested after Dubai foils large-scale drug trafficking plot https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/ybbkdkof/Dubai-Customs-DubaiPolicePregabalinPills02.jpg Four arrested after Dubai foils large-scale drug trafficking plot https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/xuj09w2m/KhalidbinMuwaiza.jpg Brigadier Khalid bin Muwaiza, Director of the General Department of Anti-Narcotics at Dubai Police https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/20gixv51/dubaicustoms0b93fd393.jpg Four arrested after Dubai foils large-scale drug trafficking plot https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/prcqjpbi/YasserAlMusallami-web.jpg Yasser Al Musalmi, Senior Customs Affairs Consultant at Dubai Customs https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/st9d34cx/RashidBinHareb.jpg Rashed bin Harb Al Shamsi, Director of Customs Intelligence at Dubai Customs Gulf News en 2026-07-03T05:51:53.861+04:00 AI alert helps Dubai seize 278,850 narcotic pills, arrest four Crime, Dubai, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-ronaldo-leads-portugal-into-last-16-after-late-ramos-winner-1.500595274 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/frwsb15t/preview.jpg Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates after scoring their opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/8acr37b4/newsml_afp_com_20260703T005920Z_doc_b94m7vc.jpeg Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with teammates after his team scored their second goal during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Portugal and Croatia at the Toronto Stadium in Toronto on July 2, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/1727l506/newsml_afp_com_20260702T000000Z_PH_GTY_2284402103.jpeg Ivan Perisic #14 of Croatia scores his team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Portugal and Croatia at Toronto Stadium on July 02, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/qq0vqajr/newsml_afp_com_20260702T000000Z_PH_GTY_2284404658.jpeg Bernardo Silva #10 of Portugal under pressure from Nikola Vlasic #13 of Croatia during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Portugal and Croatia at Toronto Stadium on July 02, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/iqoj1oax/newsml_afp_com_20260702T234748Z_doc_b94l2ae.jpeg Croatia's midfielder #08 Mateo Kovacic reacts during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Portugal and Croatia at the Toronto Stadium in Toronto on July 2, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T05:51:08.121+04:00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Ronaldo leads Portugal into last 16 after late Ramos winner World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo, FIFA World Cup, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-temperatures-climb-to-47c-with-dust-expected-over-the-weekend-1.500595269 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-03/9vhfe5la/Hot-weather Maximum temperatures are forecast to range between 41°C and 47°C inland, 37°C and 42°C across coastal and island areas, and 31°C to 37°C in the mountains. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T05:45:38.913+04:00 UAE weather: Temperatures climb to 47°C, with dust expected over the weekend Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/outsiders-cannot-even-protect-themselves-iran-s-fm-araghchi-lashes-out-as-centcom-gathers-12-nations-for-security-dialogue-1.500595206 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/5jy15iwl/ANI_20260702220224.jpg Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi (File photo/ANI) Gulf News en 2026-07-03T04:39:57.704+04:00 'Outsiders cannot even protect themselves': Iran's FM Araghchi lashes out as CentCom gathers 12 nations for security dialogue Mena https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/mission-impossible-england-take-the-world-cup-high-road-against-mexico-1.500595233 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-01/are5wre9/newsml_afp_com_20260701T210002Z_doc_b8y4368.jpeg England's forward #09 Harry Kane celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 match football between England and the Democratic Republic of Congo at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 1, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T04:16:17.884+04:00 Mission impossible? England take the World Cup high road against Mexico World Cup https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/rare-copy-of-declaration-of-independence-found-by-uk-national-archives-in-papers-of-captured-us-ship-1.500595215 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/93j1jw8w/preview.jpg This image made from video shows a newly discovered copy of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, printed in July 1776 in Exeter, is displayed at The National Archives in London, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Kwiyeon Ha) Gulf News en 2026-07-03T04:10:36.549+04:00 Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship Declaration of Independence ship rate UK national archives https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/do-not-open-until-2276-us-burying-time-capsule-to-mark-july-4-1.500595201 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/7sosisde/newsml_afp_com_20260702T000000Z_PH_GTY_2283776390.jpeg The America 250 time capsule, which will be buried on July 4, 2026 and reopened in 2276, at Independence National Historical Park on July 2, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T04:03:51.917+04:00 Do not open until 2276: US burying time capsule to mark July 4 Americas https://gulfnews.com/uae/inside-worlds-largest-camel-farm-in-dubai-behind-the-spit-myth-spa-like-care-and-the-uaes-most-pampered-herd-1.500594611 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/oll38i7h/STAFFNAT_260625_Camel_Farm_VSAKLANI_61782994876186.jpg Inside the world's largest camel farm in Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/hai4486q/STAFFNAT_260625_Camel_Farm_VSAKLANI_141782994853676.jpg Hesham Yehia, Acting CEO of Camelicious, Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-18/q9jhp52r/CamelsMediaImage1optimized1000.jpg Is camel milk salty? We get to the bottom of it https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/9p7wfmis/STAFFNAT_260625_Camel_Farm_VSAKLANI_81782994875413.jpg A look at a calf with its mother camel https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/evvajghc/STAFFNAT_260625_Camel_Farm_VSAKLANI_71782994876236.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-03T04:01:00.000+04:00 Inside world's largest camel farm in Dubai: Behind the spit myth, spa-like care and the UAE’s most pampered herd UAE, Business, Lifestyle, Food, UAE, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/heat-dome-roasts-eastern-us-ahead-of-holiday-weekend-1.500594866 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/1x614iru/Hundreds_flocked_to_public_pools_during_an_unprecedented_heat_wave_in_Portland__Oregon__17a57a187c0_.jpg Hundreds flocked to public pools during an unprecedented heat wave in Portland, Oregon. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T03:44:55.640+04:00 Heat dome roasts eastern US ahead of holiday weekend Americas https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/hugh-jackman-says-hes-hopeful-that-the-next-wolverine-actor-makes-it-their-own-1.500595203 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/qi838zvx/202607033849837.jpg Hugh Jackman says he’s hopeful that the next Wolverine actor ‘makes it their own’ Gulf News en 2026-07-03T03:27:50.814+04:00 Hugh Jackman says he’s hopeful that the next Wolverine actor ‘makes it their own’ Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/800-a-day-fine-for-us-reporter-refusing-to-divulge-sources-supreme-court-declines-to-halt-penalty-1.500595150 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/7hiq8t1y/preview.jpg The Supreme Court is seen Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) Gulf News en 2026-07-03T03:14:51.140+04:00 $800-a-day fine for US reporter refusing to divulge sources: Supreme Court declines to halt penalty Catherine Herridge journalist contempt Fox News CBS https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/alex-eala-beats-maya-joint-writes-history-for-philippines-in-electric-wimbledon-atmosphere-1.500595041 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/3stphrul/202607023849774.jpeg Alexandra Eala recovers to power past Maya Joint into third round of Ladies. The 21-year-old fought back to defeat Serena Williams' first-round conqueror Joint 3-6, 6-2, 6-0, roared on by hundreds of Filipino spectators on Court Three at Wimbledon. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T03:03:05.861+04:00 Alex Eala beats Maya Joint, writes history for Philippines in 'electric' Wimbledon atmosphere Tennis https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/endrick-says-versatility-could-help-brazil-against-norway-1.500595180 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/xcsm7q9l/newsml_afp_com_20260702T161614Z_doc_b93d9vu.jpeg Brazil's forward #07 Vinicius Junior (C) shares a laugh with Brazil's forward #19 Endrick (C,R) during a training session at the Columbia Park Training Facility in Morristown, New Jersey on July 2, 2026, during the 2026 World Cup football tournament. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T02:42:20.240+04:00 Endrick says versatility could help Brazil against Norway World Cup https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/once-a-source-of-national-pride-cubas-healthcare-system-declines-as-energy-shortages-deepen-crisis-1.500594921 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/z3i7wy9d/preview.jpg Cancer patient Irisleydis Trista Calzadilla cries during an interview at her home in Batabano, Cuba, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa) Gulf News en 2026-07-03T02:35:27.969+04:00 Once a source of national pride, Cuba's healthcare system declines as energy shortages deepen crisis cuba healthcare system us oil blockade crisis https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/rescuers-dig-out-venezuelan-man-eight-days-after-quakes-1.500593092 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/urstltg8/newsml_afp_com_20260702T173657Z_doc_b93u4e4.jpeg Venezuelan firefighters and rescuers and Brazilian rescuers work on the search of possible survivors in Los Corales, La Guaira state, Venezuela, on July 2, 2026, eight days after twin earthquakes. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/nn3nm6qe/newsml_afp_com_20260702T153356Z_doc_b9339wg.jpeg Hernan Gil, a survivor of Venezuela's twin earthquakes, is assisted by members of international rescue teams before being rushed into an ambulance in Catia La Mar, La Guaira State, Venezuela on July 2, 2026, eight days after the quake. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/nn3nm6qe/newsml_afp_com_20260702T153356Z_doc_b9339wg.jpeg Hernan Gil, a survivor of Venezuela's twin earthquakes, is assisted by members of international rescue teams before being rushed into an ambulance in Catia La Mar, La Guaira State, Venezuela on July 2, 2026, eight days after the quake. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T02:22:27.981+04:00 Rescuers dig out Venezuelan man 8 days after quakes Americas https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/england-beat-south-africa-by-40-runs-in-womens-t20-world-cup-semi-final-1.500595177 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/u6tdmdq7/newsml_afp_com_20260702T204139Z_doc_b94b7eq.jpeg England's Lauren Bell celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Ayabonga Khaka for one run during the ICC Women's Twenty20 (T20) cricket world cup 2026 semi-final game between England and South Africa, at The Oval in London on July 2, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-03T02:19:40.861+04:00 England beat South Africa by 40 runs in Women's T20 World Cup semi-final Cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/uk-arrests-eight-in-global-drug-and-rape-network-probe-1.500595160 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-09/0ywujdnc/HEvgWARWoAABl8N.jpg Probe revealed hundreds linked to alleged sexual abuse ring spanning dozens of countries. [Illustrated image] Gulf News en 2026-07-02T23:49:44.174+04:00 UK arrests eight in global drug-and-rape network probe Europe, UK https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/us-world-cup-success-fuels-excitement-but-not-a-soccer-boom-1.500595146 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/k1gremjj/Fans.jpg Football fans are seen during the first half of the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Football match between United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara, California. Gulf News en 2026-07-02T23:26:10.040+04:00 US World Cup success fuels excitement but not a soccer boom World Cup, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-envoy-presents-credentials-to-qatars-emir-in-doha-1.500595017 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/qp15kszn/u4c053331ka1eqypo.jpeg The two sides discussed cooperation and underscored their long-standing fraternal ties. Gulf News en 2026-07-02T22:53:42.558+04:00 UAE envoy presents credentials to Qatar's Emir in Doha Government, Qatar, Qatar https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/adani-enterprises-ihcs-irh-form-joint-venture-for-115b-odisha-aluminium-project-1.500595090 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/l76pnrbe/Adani.jpg Mega investment includes an alumina refinery, aluminium smelter and downstream manufacturing park. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/ttgrs26o/_1x_1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-02T22:29:41.815+04:00 Adani Enterprises, IHC's IRH form joint venture for $11.5b Odisha aluminium project economy, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/dubai-detects-over-900-forged-documents-using-smart-system-1.500594998 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/2clcfg1w/scan.jpg Over 900 forged documents detected through Dubai’s advanced inspection system https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/4h5fkoy7/0e8c7fec-870b-4bae-aa6a-574e14337adb.jpg Over 900 forged documents detected through Dubai’s advanced inspection system https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/qdyk7tfo/Lieutenant-General-Mohammed-Ahmed-Al-Marri-Director-General-of-the-General-Directorate-of-Identity-and-Foreigners-Affairs-–-Dubai Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/ar0sqwtl/IMG-20260702-WA0080.jpg Dubai enhances travel security through smart document verification system https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/ao1kukws/IMG-20260702-WA0072.jpg Advanced GDRFA system flags document irregularities at Dubai entry points https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/r99hgf8g/IMG-20260702-WA0074.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/rp205bgt/IMG-20260702-WA0071.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/nzdjhw1o/IMG-20260702-WA0076.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/l8lbaek1/Aqeel-Al-Najjar-Advisor-at-GDRFA-Dubai’s-Documents-Inspection-Center Aqeel Al Najjar, Advisor at GDRFA Dubai’s Documents Inspection Center Gulf News en 2026-07-02T21:44:04.048+04:00 Dubai detects over 900 forged documents using smart system Government, Dubai, Dubai Airports, GDRFA https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-to-impose-transit-fees-in-strait-of-hormuz-after-60-day-grace-period-1.500595000 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-21/wd832mcr/340926979.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-02T20:28:36.493+04:00 Iran to impose transit fees in Strait of Hormuz after 60-day grace period Mena https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-passport-applicants-in-uae-queue-at-embassy-in-abu-dhabi-consulate-in-dubai-after-17-years-1.500594967 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/whyaiovo/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-30-at-6.09.54-PM.jpeg The BLS International Centre in Al Khaleej Centre, Bur Dubai that has shut its doors to Indian passport applicants. A few employees could be seen inside the centre on Tuesday. Gulf News en 2026-07-02T20:07:41.857+04:00 Indian passport applicants in UAE queue at Embassy in Abu Dhabi, Consulate in Dubai after 17 years UAE, India, UAE, Indian expats, india https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/world/mena/{{slug}}-1.500594203-1.500594203 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-18/z9eudz4h/20250318-northern-gaza-strip A Palestinian flag flutters amid the ruins of buildings in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip. Gulf News en 2026-07-02T20:03:24.880+04:00 Palestinians face uncertain future as Gaza marks 1,000 days of war gaza palestinian israel thousand days war ceasefire https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/paper-leaks-board-exam-marks-may-get-50-weightage-in-neet-jee-admissions-1.500594937 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-16/3w8uk0rl/20260503154f.jpg The reforms are aimed at reducing the high-stakes nature of a single examination and addressing students' growing dependence on coaching institutes. Gulf News en 2026-07-02T19:40:44.338+04:00 Paper leaks: Board exam marks may get 50% weightage in NEET, JEE admissions India, india, Education https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/sharjah-police-offer-traffic-point-reduction-through-anti-drug-tour-1.500594822 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/ucf1voc0/sharjah-drug-1.jpg Interactive stations guide visitors through drug prevention messages. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/xqmr824n/Sharjah-drug-2.jpg Visitors explore Sharjah Police’s interactive anti-drug awareness tour. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/bk4sm1rk/drugs.jpg The platform showcases real-life drug-use items and tools to help parents and communities identify early signs of substance abuse and respond quickly https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/b5sy1q3q/Colonel-Sultan-Al-Ghazal-director-of-the-drug-control-department. Colonel Sultan Al Ghazal, director of the drug control department. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/fx4bs859/Sharjah-drug-3.jpg Visitors explore Sharjah Police’s interactive anti-drug awareness platform. Gulf News en 2026-07-02T19:31:09.192+04:00 Sharjah Police offer traffic point reduction through anti-drug tour Crime, traffic fines, UAE traffic fines, Sharjah, Sharjah Police https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/kerala-nurses-jump-off-bus-perform-cpr-to-save-heart-attack-victim-1.500594914 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/1zy0pdik/kn.webp Anjali Baiju (left), a staff nurse at LF Hospital in Angamaly, and Ardra Raj, a nursing student from Bengaluru, whose timely CPR helped save a heart attack victim trapped in traffic. Gulf News en 2026-07-02T19:17:37.594+04:00 Kerala nurses jump off bus, perform CPR to save heart attack victim India, india https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/uae-doubles-size-of-first-retail-t-sukuk-offering-to-dh100m-on-high-demand-1.500594872 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/kjof5np6/Group-photo.jpeg Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini Rings the Opening Bell at Nasdaq Dubai Gulf News en 2026-07-02T18:43:42.231+04:00 UAE doubles size of first retail T-Sukuk offering to Dh100m on high demand Markets, Government, YourMoney-Saving-Investment https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/djokovic-challenges-mcilroy-for-his-green-masters-jacket-1.500594870 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-01/wyrk1cwx/newsml_afp_com_20260701T203400Z_doc_b8yg2ac.jpeg Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates beating Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas during their men's singles second round tennis match on the third day of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 1, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-07-02T18:36:47.129+04:00 Djokovic challenges McIlroy for his green Masters jacket Tennis https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/planning-a-korea-trip-check-if-you-can-still-skip-this-visa-fee-1.500594823 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/iisvx6zm/Gyeongbokgung_Palace__South_Korea_187fb7a9962_original_ratio.jpg Gyeongbokgung Palace, South Korea. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/cr1tm010/pexels-mihman-37821270.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/e89svy87/pexels-miami302-20837308.jpg Bustling city street with pedestrians and colourful store signs, capturing urban life in Seoul, South Korea. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/bezccgi0/pexels-mihman-37821271.jpg Tourists explore the grandeur of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, which showcases iconic Korean architecture. Gulf News en 2026-07-02T18:28:58.938+04:00 Planning a Korea trip? Check if you can still skip this visa fee Philippines https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-asean-advance-joint-action-plan-for-stronger-regional-partnership-1.500594816 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/zreqtlkq/1-7-2026-uae-3.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/qug0teu1/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-07-at-14.50.36-2.jpeg Philippine ambassador to the UAE Alfonso Ver https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/844kecx1/Personal-Photo-H.E.-Judha-Nugraha.jpeg Indonesian ambassador to the UAE Judha Nugraha Gulf News en 2026-07-02T18:11:10.439+04:00 UAE, ASEAN advance joint action plan for stronger regional partnership UAE, UAE, Asia https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-urges-citizens-in-vietnam-to-take-precautions-ahead-of-tropical-storm-1.500594786 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/n43aknfo/Hanoi.jpg A woman holding an umbrella walking past a billboard of a happy family in Hanoi. Gulf News en 2026-07-02T17:35:48.499+04:00 UAE urges citizens in Vietnam to take precautions ahead of tropical storm Government https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/akshay-kumar-sells-four-mumbai-flats-in-a-month-for-rs-20-crore-earns-rs-7-crore-profit-1.500594775 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/bpcw0d0p/202606113821713.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-02T17:33:17.894+04:00 Akshay Kumar sells four Mumbai flats in a month for Rs 20 crore, earns Rs 7 crore profit Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/technology/consumer-electronics/honor-magic-v6-hits-market-with-new-standards-of-foldable-performance-1.500594380 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/mi8uq26f/Lead-Honor.gif Gulf News en 2026-07-02T17:12:24.172+04:00 HONOR Magic V6 hits market, with new standards of foldable performance Consumer-Electronics, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/technology/sonys-shock-move-to-end-playstation-discs-hints-at-ps6-future-and-potential-launch-timing-1.500594667 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/04/10/190410_ps4_playstation_resources1_16a4505a19f_large.jpg The company hasn’t officially revealed the PS6 yet, but between analyst chatter and Sony’s own hints, the outline of the next generation is starting to take shape Gulf News en 2026-07-02T16:55:49.230+04:00 Sony’s shock move to end PlayStation discs hints at PS6 future and potential launch timing Technology https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/uae-traffic-alert-heavy-congestion-reported-in-deira-dubai-creek-and-sharjah-border-areas-this-evening-1.500594694 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-17/ipjsmw4y/Stock-Emirates-road-traffic Gulf News en 2026-07-02T16:54:39.874+04:00 UAE traffic alert: Heavy congestion reported in Deira, Dubai Creek and Sharjah border areas this evening Transport https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sheikh-hamdan-witnesses-launch-of-dubai-digital-twin-platform-to-drive-smart-city-ai-digital-transformation-1.500594677 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/02/23/2024-protocol-picture-Sheikh-Hamdan-bin-Mohammed-bin-Rashid-Al-Maktoum_18dd66700fb_large.JPG Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai. Gulf News en 2026-07-02T16:34:17.230+04:00 Sheikh Hamdan witnesses launch of Dubai Digital Twin Platform to drive smart city, AI, digital transformation Government, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/safety-security/dubai-police-smart-home-security-system-1.1730200417235 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/10/29/Stock-home-security-_192d8032b50_large.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/10/29/Stock-home-security-_192d8032b50_medium.jpg Gulf News en 2026-07-02T16:33:33.205+04:00 Dubai Police's 24x7 Smart Home Security System: How to protect your home while travelling this summer Living-Safety-Security, Dubai Police https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/world-bank-urges-pakistan-to-revamp-nfc-award-formula-1.500594655 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-11/dgbqt5yu/202606113821867.jpg The World Bank said the current fiscal arrangements had contributed to a structural federal fiscal deficit, weakened revenue mobilisation and failed to improve public service delivery despite the devolution introduced under the 18th Constitutional Amendment. Gulf News en 2026-07-02T16:31:02.777+04:00 World Bank urges Pakistan to revamp NFC Award formula Pakistan, Business, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/ai-and-virtual-reality-take-centre-stage-in-abu-dhabis-anti-drug-campaign-1.500594663 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/ajwwbhr7/campaign.jpg Interactive experiences aim to warn visitors about the risks of drug abuse and addiction. Gulf News en 2026-07-02T16:20:13.525+04:00 AI and virtual reality take centre stage in Abu Dhabi's anti-drug campaign people, Technology, AI, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah-civil-defence-offers-50-per-cent-fee-relief-for-businesses-1.500594636 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/08/09/civil-defence-putting-safety-notice-in-building-about-balcony-fall-risks-in-sharjah-1691571489378_189d9848a79_large.jpg Sharjah cuts civil defence fees by 50% to ease business costs Gulf News en 2026-07-02T16:03:12.846+04:00 Sharjah civil defence offers 50 per cent fee relief for businesses UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/leaving-for-a-holiday-this-summer-heres-how-to-keep-your-home-safe-1.500594619 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-02/00cxz4v8/Summer-travel.jpg Residents are advised to lock up, avoid oversharing online and use smart security systems. Gulf News en 2026-07-02T15:50:48.145+04:00 Leaving for a holiday this summer? Here's how to keep your home safe people, Summer, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/air-india-express-fully-restores-its-india-gcc-network-ahead-of-summer-travel-rush-1.500594609 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-30/c78byymf/202604303770961.jpg Air India Express restores Qatar, Bahrain flight operations; expands Gulf network. Gulf News en 2026-07-02T15:44:27.799+04:00 Air India Express fully restores its India-GCC network ahead of summer travel rush Aviation, Travel, air india, Aviation