https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-upgrades-al-marabea-street-to-ease-traffic-and-cut-journey-times-1.500643776 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/eozje40b/Al-Marabea’-Street1.JPG RTA says the 1.1km road upgrade has increased capacity by 30% and reduced peak-hour travel times by up to 30%. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/sr4xvhzb/Al-Marabea’-Street2.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/2g03dlqg/Al-Marabea’-Street3.JPG Gulf News en 2026-08-17T17:01:55.762+04:00 Dubai upgrades Al Marabea’ Street to ease traffic and cut journey times Transport, RTA, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/us-iran-talks-stall-as-hormuz-crisis-deepens-and-oil-prices-spike-1.500643129 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/ila63l0b/35.jpg US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way" of a deal with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/5lv1syma/35.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/glasssb6/ANI_20260817041458.jpg Iran's First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref Gulf News en 2026-08-17T17:01:33.116+04:00 Trump threatens to bomb Oman after Iran-Oman agree on Strait of Hormuz route World, Mena, Gulf, Americas, US-Israel-Iran war, us-iran https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/back-to-school-in-the-uae-traffic-fines-and-violations-drivers-need-to-know-1.500643736 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/awtw0q53/school-bus.jpg Picture used for illustrative purposes. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T16:55:29.201+04:00 Back to school in the UAE: Traffic fines and violations drivers need to know Living-Transport, Transport, UAE traffic fines https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-minister-bollywood-actor-join-hundreds-of-indian-expats-to-pledge-loyalty-to-nation-1.500643678 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/18lcg00x/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-10.12.13-PM.jpeg From right to left: Dr E Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, Jitendra Vaidya, Suniel Shetty, Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Dr Deepak Mittal, his wife DR Alpna Mittal and Siddharth Balachandran lead the pledge of loyalty and commitment to the UAE. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/n6ac6juv/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_16_at_10_12_07_PM.jpeg Top Indian diplomats and Indian expats attending the event take the Viksit Bharat pledge https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/fp9wllsi/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-10.12.18-PM.jpeg A performance by children of determination pays tribute to India https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/ti2wv3z7/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_16_at_10_12_05_PM.jpeg Another highlight was a special historical character presentation featuring portrayals of figures from India's past and Prime Minister Modi. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T16:48:47.497+04:00 UAE minister, Bollywood actor join hundreds of Indian expats to pledge loyalty to nation UAE, India, UAE, Indian expats, india, Dubai, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/egypt-warns-citizens-against-fake-oman-job-offers-using-tourist-visas-1.500643734 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/yla92wfb/Egyptian-Embassy-in-Oman.jpeg The embassy said a large number of Egyptian citizens had fallen victim to fraudsters who promised employment or claimed they could secure jobs after their arrival in the Sultanate. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T16:41:22.499+04:00 Egypt warns citizens against fake Oman job offers using tourist visas Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/galgotias-university-students-are-building-apps-that-solve-real-problems-now-featured-by-apple-1.500643743 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/6kdn1ccv/Picture1.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T16:39:14.096+04:00 Galgotias University students are building apps that solve real problems, now featured by Apple Company News https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/major-change-what-pakistans-new-chipless-id-card-means-for-you-1.500643751 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/lc1ssmpm/nadra-image.jpg The change, which took effect on August 14, is aimed at making identity verification more practical while reducing Pakistan’s reliance on imported technology. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T16:38:03.906+04:00 Major change: What Pakistan’s new chipless ID card means for you Pakistan, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dubai-to-welcome-21000-participants-from-165-countries-for-dihad-2026-1.500643737 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/iov5yng1/DIHAD-D1-Exhibition-29.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T16:36:26.258+04:00 Dubai to welcome 21,000 participants from 165 countries for DIHAD 2026 Markets https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/al-dobowi-group-five-decades-of-growth-and-diversification-1.500643733 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/x2n4ed2f/Al-Dobowi.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T16:28:18.847+04:00 Al Dobowi Group: Five decades of growth and diversification GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dp-world-reaches-key-milestone-in-800m-port-of-tartous-investment-in-syria-1.500643725 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/i2xmcst0/DP-WORLD.jpg DP World has delivered three Mobile Harbour Cranes at Syria’s Port of Tartous as part of its $800 million investment programme. Select 79 more words to run Humanizer. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T16:21:44.141+04:00 DP World reaches key milestone in $800m Port of Tartous investment in Syria Markets, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-summer-heat-to-gradually-ease-as-suhail-rises-on-august-24-1.500643698 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/rw3ww9ex/download.webp Suhail’s appearance has long been associated in Arab tradition with seasonal changes. Farmers begin preparing for the coming agricultural season, while fish move closer to the coast as sea temperatures gradually decline. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/2qre87hh/OPN_200813_UAE_WEATHER_173e6f343c2_original_ratio.jpg From Friday, temperatures are expected to decline slightly as low clouds develop over the eastern coast. Humid conditions overnight and into Saturday morning could lead to mist formation across some coastal and inland areas. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T16:13:42.818+04:00 UAE summer heat to gradually ease as Suhail rises on August 24 Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/indian-rap-is-seeing-more-women-step-behind-the-mic-1.500643677 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/rmbllus8/Su260815IndiaRapperLeadKrantinaariSAF23RARTLP-22.jpg Mumbai-based musician Ashwini Hiremath, aka Krantinaari, raps in Hindi, English and Kannada https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/d7m0pyn1/Su260815IndiaRapperIrfanaRakkamma-14.jpeg Irfana Hameed’s latest remix of A.R. Rahman’s classic Kuchi Kuchi Rakkamma is climbing the charts https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/lkkp5blq/Su_260815_India_Rapper_Devanshi_InShot_20260503_212747716.jpg Eighteen-year-old rapper Devanshi! released her debut, Tarana Trap, in May Gulf News en 2026-08-17T16:07:12.427+04:00 Indian rap is seeing more women step behind the mic GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/labubu-blind-box-review-the-bag-charm-everyone-is-chasing-1.500637384 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/ut3mg0w5/labubu-1.png A colorful blind box unboxing scene features collectible bag charms and plush figures. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T16:00:00.000+04:00 Labubu blind box review: the bag charm everyone is chasing Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/iran-deadline-is-over-what-does-trump-do-now-1.500643632 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/rli7ki7b/newsml_afp_com_20260816T213635Z_doc_c4tj86h.jpeg US President Donald Trump walks to his motorcade after exiting Marine One on the Ellipse near the White House on August 16, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T15:51:26.469+04:00 Iran 60-day deadline has passed. What does Trump do now? Americas, Mena, Donald Trump, americas, US-Israel-Iran war, us-iran https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/pakistan-women-begin-asia-cup-preparations-ahead-of-uae-showdown-1.500643654 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/ksxrf50g/Pak-women.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T15:45:16.654+04:00 Pakistan Women begin Asia Cup preparations ahead of UAE showdown Cricket, ASIA CUP, cricket, Pakistan, Asia Cup https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/how-thaikkudam-bridge-turned-dubai-arena-into-a-red-mundu-rock-rager-of-malayalam-nostalgia-for-keralites-in-uae-1.500643458 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/2t8btseu/1_16a082ca129_1934544_3533746466_16a082ca129_large.jpg A look at the insanely talented group, Thaikkudam Bridge https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/46wy6rdi/Thaikkudam-Bridge-B.jpg Thaikuddam Bridge were a part of the trio who performed with Benny Dayal and Usha Uthup on August 15th in Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/ljnuk6qv/Thaikkudam-Bridge-B.jpg Thaikkudam Bridge https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2018/2/22/1_16a0848dd9b.2177790_3567795909_16a0848dd9b_medium.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T15:29:50.189+04:00 How Thaikkudam Bridge turned Dubai arena into a red-mundu rock rager of Malayalam nostalgia for keralites in UAE Entertainment, South-Indian, India, Music, UAE, kerala, Dubai, Music https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-president-and-sultan-of-oman-discuss-bilateral-ties-and-regional-developments-2-1.500643617 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/zt4citvi/20260817ANAN12383.jpg Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (center R) receives HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman (center L). Gulf News en 2026-08-17T15:28:51.901+04:00 UAE President and Sultan of Oman discuss bilateral ties and regional developments Government, Oman, UAE, Oman https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/mohammad-nabis-son-hassan-earns-maiden-afghanistan-call-up-for-asian-games-1.500643611 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/qvn7vnfv/Afghan.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T15:20:53.590+04:00 Mohammad Nabi’s son Hassan earns maiden Afghanistan call-up for Asian Games Cricket, cricket, Asia Cup, Afghanistan https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/5-laptop-accessories-every-student-needs-in-2026-1.500643521 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/p51c55wf/noon-laptop-accessories.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/3umftynt/HP-150-Wireless-USB-Mouse https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/1jjj3m4a/Lenovo-T210-Laptop-Bag https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/dmid95xb/Screenshot-2026-08-17-at-2.50.14-PM.png https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/9xha4fep/e2d43cfd-36f9-49e8-a846-3b1b2a5f86dc.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/fnvmmlw7/51379713-8bf0-47e8-b703-aba61382f4b8.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T15:20:33.941+04:00 5 laptop accessories every student needs in 2026 Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/sport/ronaldos-final-season-everything-he-can-still-achieve-1.500643587 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-22/6n8gi15f/200909_Ronaldo_174706f2e42_large.jpg Given the man he is Cristiano Ronaldo will want to leave the game at the top https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/uovyolcy/newsml_afp_com_20260521T212927Z_doc_b3nf7wc.jpeg Ronaldo finally ended his trophy drought at Al Nassr last season when the club won the league title https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/m1spllc9/newsml_afp_com_20250610T081723Z_doc_49qr6wd.jpeg Ronaldo has a great record in the UEFA Nations League having already won the trophy twice https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-07/nwto1nya/preview.jpg Ronaldo wants to be the first player to have officially reached the 1,000 goals landmark Gulf News en 2026-08-17T15:06:14.312+04:00 Ronaldo’s final season: Everything he can still achieve Sport, Football, Cristiano Ronaldo, Saudi Pro League, FIFA World Cup https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dubai-economic-zones-hit-96-occupancy-company-count-rises-13-1.500643597 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/wz60yghe/DIEZ.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T15:05:47.705+04:00 Dubai economic zones hit 96% occupancy, company count rises 13% Markets, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/yash-breaks-down-the-math-behind-ramayanas-rs-40-billion-budget-if-the-film-is-nice-the-audience-would-bless-it-1.500643584 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/7p3i2o83/202504203383128.jpg Yash plays Ravana in the film. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T14:56:38.811+04:00 Yash breaks down the math behind Ramayana's Rs 40 billion budget: 'If the film is nice, the audience would bless it' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/tax-star-raises-175m-seed-round-to-scale-as-a-pre-approved-accredited-service-provider-for-uae-e-invoicing-1.500643578 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/r3sqv7g3/PHOTO-2026-08-17-14-49-44.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T14:49:21.724+04:00 Tax Star raises $1.75m seed round to scale as a pre-approved accredited service provider for UAE e-invoicing Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/education-strengthens-ties-between-hainan-province-and-the-uae-1.500643403 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/l1vrc64z/Episode-2.JPG Gulf News en 2026-08-17T14:25:27.551+04:00 Education strengthens ties between Hainan Province and the UAE GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/from-coffee-to-dates-food-tells-a-story-of-close-connection-1.500643413 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/n2fhxsa8/Episode-3.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T14:25:12.282+04:00 From coffee to dates, food tells a story of close connection GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/from-fish-farms-to-electric-vehicles-sustainability-as-key-to-development-1.500643442 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/rmlo53cd/WechatIMG7422.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T14:24:56.132+04:00 From fish farms to electric vehicles, sustainability as key to development GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/a-new-chapter-in-global-trade-and-economic-connectivity-1.500643453 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/f7owizbv/WechatIMG7411.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T14:24:22.081+04:00 A new chapter in global trade and economic connectivity GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/uae-emirates-nbd-customers-can-now-split-payments-interest-free-at-checkout-1.500643542 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/qxmdasvo/Stock___Credit_card_181fbb14fc2_original_ratio.jpg The latest rollout means eligible Emirates NBD credit cardholders can use the instalment option at participating merchants without having to apply for a separate instalment facility. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T14:24:01.061+04:00 UAE: Emirates NBD customers can now split payments interest-free at checkout Banking, Emirates NBD, UAE Central Bank, UAE banks https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/hainan-and-dubai-explore-new-opportunities-in-tourism-and-wellness-1.500643386 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/1wtf3rqn/WechatIMG7408.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T14:24:00.975+04:00 Hainan and Dubai explore new opportunities in tourism and wellness GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/salama-h1-profit-more-than-triples-to-dh283-million-1.500643543 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/01/06/STOCK-job-unemployment-insurance-_185879d593b_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T14:23:10.296+04:00 SALAMA H1 profit more than triples to Dh28.3 million Banking, Insurance https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-driver-gets-6-months-in-jail-dh100000-fine-for-driving-against-the-flow-of-traffic-1.500643544 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-23/wow3xtwg/Jail Gulf News en 2026-08-17T14:22:27.066+04:00 Abu Dhabi driver gets 6 months in jail, Dh100,000 fine for driving against the flow of traffic UAE https://gulfnews.com/the-kurator/life/vcu-arts-qatar-stages-collateral-exhibition-during-the-venice-biennale-exploring-the-thresholds-of-perception-1.500643536 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/aszb3ci6/DSC00927-edit.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/2zxv8foy/DSC01242.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/clev5kj6/Photo-4.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/eh6ja96r/DSC01030.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T14:15:07.177+04:00 VCU Arts Qatar stages collateral exhibition during the Venice Biennale exploring the thresholds of perception Life, The Kurator https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/saud-shakeel-backs-pakistan-spinners-to-thrive-in-england-heat-1.500643537 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/ptxfe06k/newsml_afp_com_20260804T220247Z_doc_c3yf469.jpeg Bowler Sajid Khan (R) of Pakistan walks off the pitch with temmates at stumps on the third day of the second Test match between West Indies and Pakistan at Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on August 4, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T14:12:36.012+04:00 Saud Shakeel backs Pakistan spinners to thrive in England heat Cricket, cricket, Pakistan, UK https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/ministry-of-higher-education-automatically-recognises-qualifications-of-graduates-from-41-universities-across-uae-1.500643475 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/kasfpkp7/j2w06d4e1ka10gcpo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T13:58:02.091+04:00 Ministry of Higher Education automatically recognises qualifications of graduates from 41 universities across UAE Education https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-starts-hajj-2027-planning-with-75-countries-1.500643502 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/bgr715ey/Hajj-pilgrimage.jpg The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said the meetings focus on preparations for Hajj 2027 and include reviews of operational plans submitted by Hajj affairs offices from participating countries. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T13:55:17.668+04:00 Saudi Arabia starts Hajj 2027 planning with 75 countries Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/c1s2yb0-uaeus-national-space-science-and-technology-centre-1.500643445 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/lxr3bitt/iz106d4d1ka0zytpo.jpg The SEO mission will provide data for environmental planning and decision-making. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T13:41:18.162+04:00 UAE space centre launches SEO satellite aboard Chinese rocket Government https://gulfnews.com/technology/techie-tonic-ai-generated-content-may-soon-carry-invisible-watermarks-1.500643490 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/5gqgkkem/AI-content-generation Gulf News en 2026-08-17T13:33:36.909+04:00 Techie Tonic: AI-generated content may soon carry invisible watermarks Technology https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/masdar-windfarm-clears-major-milestone-to-power-13-million-uk-homes-1.500643472 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/m0dpehlg/87706d4c1ka0zetpn.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T13:32:15.326+04:00 Masdar windfarm clears major milestone to power 1.3 million UK homes Energy https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/indonesias-81st-independence-day-celebrated-in-abu-dhabi-with-vibrant-cultural-display-1.500643482 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/uib8b0qm/INDONESIA-IND-DAY-166.jpg Members of the Indonesian community in the UAE gathered at the Indonesian Embassy in Abu Dhabi to mark Indonesia’s 81st Independence Anniversary. Ambassador Judha Nugraha joined the ceremony, as participants in batik, tenun, songket, ikat and other traditional attire showcased Indonesia’s rich cultural diversity and unity. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/wode3k4v/Indonesia’s-Independence-Day-celebrated-in-Abu-Dhabi Members of the Indonesian community in the UAE gathered at the Indonesian Embassy in Abu Dhabi to mark Indonesia’s 81st Independence Anniversary. Ambassador Judha Nugraha joined the ceremony, as participants in batik, tenun, songket, ikat and other traditional attire showcased Indonesia’s rich cultural diversity and unity. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/liaypnw9/Indonesia’s-Independence-Day-celebrated-in-Abu-Dhabi Members of the Indonesian community in the UAE gathered at the Indonesian Embassy in Abu Dhabi to mark Indonesia’s 81st Independence Anniversary. Ambassador Judha Nugraha joined the ceremony, as participants in batik, tenun, songket, ikat and other traditional attire showcased Indonesia’s rich cultural diversity and unity. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/yazs1m6s/Indonesia’s-Independence-Day-celebrated-in-Abu-Dhabi Members of the Indonesian community in the UAE gathered at the Indonesian Embassy in Abu Dhabi to mark Indonesia’s 81st Independence Anniversary. Ambassador Judha Nugraha joined the ceremony, as participants in batik, tenun, songket, ikat and other traditional attire showcased Indonesia’s rich cultural diversity and unity. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/rdw3iqcw/Indonesia’s-Independence-Day-celebrated-in-Abu-Dhabi Members of the Indonesian community in the UAE gathered at the Indonesian Embassy in Abu Dhabi to mark Indonesia’s 81st Independence Anniversary. Ambassador Judha Nugraha joined the ceremony, as participants in batik, tenun, songket, ikat and other traditional attire showcased Indonesia’s rich cultural diversity and unity. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T13:32:12.095+04:00 Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day celebrated in Abu Dhabi with vibrant cultural display people, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/is-the-english-premier-league-losing-its-sheen-1.500643479 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-08/6kn0yrn3/preview.jpg Manchester City's Erling Haaland Gulf News en 2026-08-17T13:26:08.126+04:00 Is the English Premier League losing its sheen? Football https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/i-lost-half-of-my-soul-how-hayden-panettiere-carried-the-grief-after-brothers-death-in-2023-1.500643224 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/dpp78wtp/hayden.avif Like his sister, Jansen had built a career as a child actor. His death was caused by aortic valve complications tied to an undiagnosed enlarged hear Gulf News en 2026-08-17T13:00:00.000+04:00 'I lost half of my soul': How Hayden Panettiere carried the grief after brother's death in 2023 Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/cbd-app-lets-customers-make-payments-from-accounts-held-with-other-banks-1.500643437 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2018/3/25/1_16a084b2d93.2193981_2235669740_16a084b2d93_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T12:59:22.378+04:00 CBD app lets customers make payments from accounts held with other banks Banking https://gulfnews.com/sport/abu-dhabi-ufc-333-championship-fights-tickets-more-1.500643436 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/xdzwtqlh/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-17-at-10.56.37-1.jpeg UFC announce stacked line-up of fights for Abu Dhabi event https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/u6yxqhdc/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_17_at_10_56_37.jpeg The Etihad Arena once again hosts a huge UFC event Gulf News en 2026-08-17T12:57:23.098+04:00 Abu Dhabi UFC 333: Championship fights, tickets & more Sport, UAE, UAE, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/technology/samsung-galaxy-s27-leaks-are-coming-in-thick-and-fast-camera-prices-and-what-to-believe-1.500643358 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-03/ikkmy1ls/Screenshot-2026-02-03-at-5.31.31-PM.png Galaxy S26 Ultra, dropped on February 25, 2026 Gulf News en 2026-08-17T12:30:00.000+04:00 Samsung Galaxy S27 leaks are coming in thick and fast: Camera, prices and what to believe Technology, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/food/singapore-cafe-serves-up-coffee-with-a-side-of-rain-1.500643382 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/crrn34ai/Sweet-Little-Rain This drink is called Sweet Little Rain Gulf News en 2026-08-17T12:20:06.066+04:00 Singapore cafe serves up coffee with a side of 'rain' Food, Lifestyle, Offbeat https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/indias-healthcare-ambition-goes-beyond-affordable-treatment-1.500643370 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/kxoutd9y/Su260815IndiaHealthlead-imageshutterstock2619275913.jpg Digital health is expanding access and transforming care across India https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/e8c4papo/Dr_Sangita_Reddy__Joint_Managing_Director__Apollo_Hospitals.jpg Dr Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/z5mgq8x0/shutterstock2795277077Editorial-use-only.jpg From advanced surgery to precision medicine, India is driving healthcare innovation https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/bqcbu0ml/Dr__Azad_Moopen__Founder_Chairman__Aster_DM_Healthcare.jpg Dr Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman of Aster DM Healthcare https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/a4o0mp72/Sudarshan_Jain__Secretary_General__Indian_Pharmaceutical_Alliance.jpg Sudarshan Jain, Secretary General of the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/9t78v6zm/Manjiri_Gharat.jpeg Manjiri Gharat, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) India Envoy Gulf News en 2026-08-17T12:15:39.908+04:00 India's healthcare ambition goes beyond affordable treatment GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/watch-arshdeep-singh-spotted-holding-hands-with-girlfriend-samreen-1.500643376 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-26/89dbe6og/ANI_20260726164748.jpg Arshdeep Singh and Samreen Kaur Gulf News en 2026-08-17T12:12:50.026+04:00 Watch: Arshdeep Singh spotted holding hands with girlfriend Samreen Cricket, Entertainment, Lifestyle, cricket, lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dubai-boosts-airport-readiness-as-holiday-travellers-return-1.500643361 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/16lijgut/Dubai-airport.jpg Operational readiness is in place across Dubai airports airports to handle an expected influx of citizens, residents and visitors returning from holidays, with additional staff and smart-gate capacity deployed to speed up procedures. Measures include redeploying personnel, assigning additional technical support teams and operating smart gates at maximum capacity. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T12:09:10.027+04:00 Dubai boosts airport readiness as holiday travellers return Aviation, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/indian-marble-waste-dump-becomes-unlikely-tourist-attraction-2-1.500643359 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/8wsss820/newsml_afp_com_20260817T072233Z_doc_c4tr9zr.jpeg A young boy walks atop mounds of marble dust at the marble-waste dumping yard in Rajasthan's Kishangarh city. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/1omcawlg/newsml_afp_com_20260817T072233Z_doc_c4tr964.jpeg Tourists visit the marble-waste dumping yard in Rajasthan's Kishangarh city on August 16, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/nj2pg5lv/newsml_afp_com_20260817T072234Z_doc_c4tt2g4.jpeg A man takes photographs at the marble-waste dumping yard in Rajasthan's Kishangarh city on August 16, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/fzrhfn43/newsml_afp_com_20260817T072233Z_doc_c4tt2nr.jpeg A visitor rides a horse at the the marble-waste dumping yard in Rajasthan's Kishangarh city on August 16, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/8a6s5zdl/newsml_afp_com_20260817T072233Z_doc_c4tt3ke.jpeg Tourists visit the marble-waste dumping yard in Rajasthan's Kishangarh city on August 16, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/p18fk02b/newsml_afp_com_20260817T072233Z_doc_c4tt2nq.jpeg A man poses for a photograph at the marble-waste dumping yard in Rajasthan's Kishangarh city on August 16, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/l79ax9ih/newsml_afp_com_20260817T072233Z_doc_c4tt363.jpeg Tourists visit the marble-waste dumping yard in Rajasthan's Kishangarh city on August 16, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/anivz0k3/newsml_afp_com_20260817T072232Z_doc_c4tr9zq.jpeg A family poses for a photograph at the marble-waste dumping yard in Rajasthan's Kishangarh city on August 16, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T12:05:12.196+04:00 Indian marble waste dump becomes unlikely tourist attraction India, news-photos https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/india-sets-its-sights-on-global-sporting-power-1.500643329 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/1b7lfqzw/Lead103994035.jpg Sustained investment and reform are driving its boldest sporting transformation yet https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/uwbvp67w/PT_107440354.jpg P.T. Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/s77yn76b/Somayanew.jpg M.M. Somaya, India’s captain for field hockey at the 1988 Seoul Olympics https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/a5dczlre/Joydeepshooting.jpg Joydeep Karmakar, 2010 Commonwealth Games gold medallist shooter Gulf News en 2026-08-17T11:56:40.379+04:00 India sets its sights on global sporting power GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/uae-banks-post-dh908-billion-profit-assets-climb-to-dh53-trillion-1.500643349 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-09/l3ki4kvy/AUD.jpg A view of Abu Dhabi skyline. Daily coordination meetings held to ensure services continue without disruption across the emirate. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T11:53:00.966+04:00 UAE banks post Dh90.8 billion profit, assets climb to Dh5.3 trillion Banking https://gulfnews.com/sport/transfer-news-barca-land-rodri-barcola-wants-liverpool-city-keen-on-fernandez-1.500643328 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/hcp6tvrj/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-114125-AM.png Things are hotting up in the transfer market https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/1am8800l/newsml_afp_com_20260513T205934Z_doc_b2rz899.jpeg Along with their interest in Barcola, Liverpool are also monitoring Mbaye https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/4125ec0i/newsml_afp_com_20260815T143036Z_doc_c4qn4yt.jpeg Chelsea fans boo'd their Argentinian midfielder as he came on as a substitute in their recent pre-season friendly Gulf News en 2026-08-17T11:51:38.870+04:00 Transfer news: Barca land Rodri, Barcola wants Liverpool, City keen on Fernandez Sport, Football, football, Liverpool, Manchester City, Barcelona, Chelsea https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/ronaldo-drops-retirement-bombshell-after-world-cup-heartbreak-my-last-year-of-football-1.500642885 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/p74a1im4/ronaldo.PNG Ronaldo weighs retirement while mapping post-football travels and padel https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/jfsyeoyw/ronaldo.PNG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/c6v1ak7c/HP2e9PGWEAACO33.jpg Legend eyes farewell season as he plans life beyond the pitch with family Gulf News en 2026-08-17T11:49:07.189+04:00 Ronaldo drops retirement bombshell after World Cup heartbreak: ‘My last year of football' Football, football, Cristiano Ronaldo, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport/madani-tickets-for-bahrain-f1-gp-at-sepang-sold-out-1.500643348 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-26/7c89p2h6/newsml_afp_com_20260726T113638Z_doc_c38e9nr.jpeg Then Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton leads the pack during the Formula One Malaysia Grand Prix in Sepang on October 1, 2017. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T11:47:59.382+04:00 Madani tickets for Bahrain F1 GP at Sepang sold out Motorsport, Formula-One, Formula1, Bahrain https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/indonesia-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-54-as-rescuers-race-to-reach-devastated-flores-communities-1.500643298 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/s8sxmtn4/preview.jpg Motorists ride past a building that collapsed during an earthquake in Reo, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/qoirnkxe/ANI_20260817064531.jpeg Visual of damage caused due to earthquake in Indonesia (Photo/Reuters) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/8tz2hm53/newsml_afp_com_20260816T090148Z_doc_c4rp4df.jpeg This handout picture taken and released on August 16, 2026 by Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) shows rescuers evacuating a villager on Indonesia's eastern Flores island, East Nusa Tenggara, a day after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/cy9acohw/newsml_afp_com_20260816T041846Z_doc_c4rf47v.jpeg This handout picture taken and released on August 16, 2026 by Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) shows rescuers conducting operations at Mbay city in Nagekeo, East Nusa Tenggara, a day after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake off Indonesia's eastern Flores island. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/k8dc8k5n/newsml_afp_com_20260816T013330Z_doc_c4rd6qj.jpeg Villagers look on after spending the night in an open field in Nangahale village in Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara, on August 16, 2026, after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake off Indonesia's eastern Flores island. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/36naq87l/newsml_afp_com_20260816T013330Z_doc_c4rd6qr.jpeg Villagers look on after spending the night in an open field in Nangahale village in Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara, on August 16, 2026, after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake off Indonesia's eastern Flores island. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/4oo1g5xj/newsml_afp_com_20260815T105059Z_doc_c4qe9b2.jpeg Help could not come soon enough on Sunday for thousands of evacuees on Indonesia's Flores island after a powerful earthquake killed 53 people, injured dozens and damaged hundreds of houses and buildings. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/v0i4tvdk/newsml_afp_com_20260815T052222Z_doc_c4q34rv.jpeg A rescue team searches for victims in the ruins of the Laurensius Say Port in Maumere, Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara on August 15, 2026, after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Flores Island. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/xra52v1p/newsml_afp_com_20260815T052222Z_doc_c4q34rr.jpeg A rescue team searches for victims in the ruins of the Laurensius Say Port in Maumere, Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara on August 15, 2026, after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Flores Island. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/x0ty72j1/newsml_afp_com_20260815T052222Z_doc_c4q34ru.jpeg A rescue team searches for victims in the ruins of the Laurensius Say Port in Maumere, Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara on August 15, 2026, after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Flores Island. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/cne2ry69/newsml_afp_com_20260815T052222Z_doc_c4q34rt.jpeg A rescue team searches for victims in the ruins of the Laurensius Say Port in Maumere, Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara on August 15, 2026, after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Flores Island. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/1179m3gs/newsml_afp_com_20260816T085206Z_doc_c4rm3g8.jpeg This handout picture taken and released on August 16, 2026 by Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) shows rescuers evacuating a villager on a stretcher on Indonesia's eastern Flores island, East Nusa Tenggara, a day after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T11:47:51.483+04:00 Indonesia earthquake: Death toll rises to 54 as rescuers race to reach devastated Flores communities Asia https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-imposes-omr324-million-in-fines-over-labour-violations-nearly-3000-deported-1.500643307 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2016/10/15/1_16a081e222d.1912916_2675206911_16a081e222d_large.jpg The inspections identified 11,172 workers in violation of labour regulations, with 4,680 cases referred to the Public Prosecution for legal action. A total of 2,944 workers were deported following enforcement procedures. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T11:38:25.858+04:00 Oman imposes OMR3.24 million in fines over labour violations, nearly 3,000 deported Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-launches-innovation-charter-with-9-commitments-to-sustainability-1.500643316 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-01-24/x832wsvb/Environment-agency.jpg Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi Gulf News en 2026-08-17T11:27:01.688+04:00 Abu Dhabi launches Innovation Charter with 9 commitments to sustainability UAE https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/know-your-artist-from-ruby-el-esseily-and-pousi-to-sonu-nigam-5-acts-hitting-the-uae-to-book-soon-1.500643260 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/mdocx83u/Untitled-design.jpg Egyptian stars Ruby, Mahmoud El Esseily and Pousi are set to take the stage at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Friday, August 28th https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/s2f33rp1/Sonu_Nigam___Don_t_mess_with_a_mad_man__17406ecc034_original_ratio.jpg Three decades deep into a career that's shaped the sound of Bollywood, Sonu Nigam isn't short on material to choose from https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/xrm5eo4y/202603233717585.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-31/feb4f60t/ChatGPT-Image-May-22-2026-045457-PM.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T11:24:00.996+04:00 Know your artist: From Ruby, El Esseily and Pousi to Sonu Nigam — 5 acts hitting the UAE to book soon Entertainment, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/watch-shubman-gills-stunning-catch-leaves-fans-in-awe-1.500643314 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/uabdqq68/newsml_afp_com_20260817T060612Z_doc_c4tu27k.jpeg India's captain Shubman Gill (R) and teammate Kuldeep Yadav (C) celebrate after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis during the third day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 17, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T11:22:12.236+04:00 Watch: Shubman Gill’s stunning catch leaves fans in awe Cricket, cricket, india, Sri Lanka https://gulfnews.com/business/summer-road-trips-why-small-safety-habits-can-make-a-big-difference-2-1.500643273 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/r46u51bn/shutterstock2462890131.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/p8qr4pi7/Avinash.jpg Avinash Babur, CEO of InsuranceMarket.ae Gulf News en 2026-08-17T11:12:31.397+04:00 Summer road trips: Why small safety habits can make a big difference Business, gn-reach https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/ferraris-first-electric-car-sells-for-record-40-million-at-auction-1.500643289 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/cdetqbzp/Capture.PNG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/rh9gdmt5/Capture1.PNG Gulf News en 2026-08-17T11:02:17.199+04:00 Ferrari’s first electric car sells for record $40 million at auction Retail, Auto Care https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/new-59-quake-hits-indonesias-flores-region-death-toll-from-earlier-tremor-rises-to-54-1.500643277 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/qoirnkxe/ANI_20260817064531.jpeg Visual of damage caused due to earthquake in Indonesia (Photo/Reuters) Gulf News en 2026-08-17T10:55:43.333+04:00 New 5.9 quake hits Indonesia's Flores region; Death toll from earlier tremor rises to 54 Asia https://gulfnews.com/sport/mcilroy-felt-lost-as-scheffler-wins-st-jude-1.500643278 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/1j6go852/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-105231-AM.png It was a tournament to forget for McIlroy while Scheffler prevailed https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/ykgrphp2/newsml_afp_com_20260814T000000Z_PH_GTY_2290491161.jpeg McIlroy drops his club after his shot from the ninth tee during the second round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/33onwmy4/newsml_afp_com_20260816T000000Z_PH_GTY_2290770514.jpeg Scheffler reacts to his putt on the 18th green during the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship Gulf News en 2026-08-17T10:55:17.029+04:00 McIlroy felt “lost” as Scheffler wins St Jude Sport, Golf-in-UAE, UAE Golf, Rory McIlroy https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-becomes-first-in-world-to-approve-new-oral-vitiligo-drug-1.500643267 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/bl9dv7bp/vitiligo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T10:46:15.839+04:00 UAE becomes first in world to approve new oral vitiligo drug UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/why-the-usiran-deal-collapsed-and-what-intercepted-messages-say-tehran-is-planning-next-1.500643220 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/9yuwqoey/202608123900554.jpg Houthis claimed attacks on a Saudi ship near Bab Al Mandab Strait, while at least 3 tankers operated by ADNOC came under attack by Iran near Hormuz Strait. A US congressional report states that the interlinkage of the conflict inside Yemen, Saudi-Houthi confrontation, and the US-Iran conflict is complicating efforts to deescalate or resolve each individual situation. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-06/etms9u33/newsml_afp_com_20260706T120148Z_doc_b9de3v9.jpeg Mourners gather around one of the vehicles in the funeral procession for Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at Azadi Square in Tehran on July 6, 2026, displaying on its side a banner depicting slain or late figures including Khamenei, former Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, former Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, former Iranian security chief Ali Larijani, Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) commander Qassem Soleimani, Lebanese Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and other IRGC commanders. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T10:30:08.943+04:00 Why the US–Iran deal collapsed — and what intercepted messages say Tehran is planning next Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/yo-yo-honey-singh-turns-front-row-fan-as-lucky-alis-nostalgic-dubai-concert-captivates-arena-1.500643239 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/5e0ymso0/LuckyAliada964330e.jpg Lucky Ali https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-20/onbdlx1h/20250720130F.jpg Yo Yo Honey Singh reveals he made beats for ‘Payal’ in 2007, used in 2024 Gulf News en 2026-08-17T10:26:51.601+04:00 Yo Yo Honey Singh turns front-row fan as Lucky Ali’s nostalgic Dubai concert captivates arena Entertainment, BollyWood, India, bollywood, india https://gulfnews.com/sport/extremely-shocked-and-disappointed-swans-ceo-after-alleged-sexual-assault-1.500643252 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/dmxxwveo/Swans.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T10:26:36.940+04:00 Extremely shocked and disappointed: Swans CEO after alleged sexual assault Sport, Australia https://gulfnews.com/business/property/nakheel-begins-handover-of-892-homes-at-jebel-ali-village-1.500643237 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/tgmihl6e/Jebel-Ali-Village.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T10:10:06.584+04:00 Nakheel begins handover of 892 homes at Jebel Ali Village Property https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/why-backpack-fit-matters-to-a-growing-back-for-kids-1.500638309 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/faag0fm5/ergonomicschool-1.png The image compares proper and poor backpack fit for a child’s growing back. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T10:00:00.000+04:00 Why backpack fit matters to a growing back for kids Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/abu-dhabi-sovereign-investor-limad-moves-to-acquire-up-to-100-of-ad-ports-group-1.500643232 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/07/07/Stock-AD-Ports-Group-8_181d913ef6b_large.jpg AD Ports Group has expanded its reach beyond the UAE significantly, while working on an industry cluster approach at its vast hub in Abu Dhabi. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T09:59:34.231+04:00 Abu Dhabi sovereign investor L’IMAD moves to acquire up to 100% of AD Ports Group Markets, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/what-a-night-at-lords-sanjiv-goenkas-message-after-manchester-super-giants-the-hundred-triumph-1.500643227 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/6ntslklb/Hundred.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T09:55:27.866+04:00 What a night at Lord’s: Sanjiv Goenka’s message after Manchester Super Giants’ The Hundred triumph Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ranveer-singhs-father-reaches-out-to-film-body-over-don-3-row-as-pralay-goes-on-floors-1.500643202 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-11/6ibbsfud/Ranveer-Singh-and-Farhan-Akhtar Ranveer Singh’s patch-up attempt was allegedly rejected by Farhan and Zoya Akhtar Gulf News en 2026-08-17T09:30:00.000+04:00 Ranveer Singh's father reaches out to film body over Don 3 row as Pralay goes on floors Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/oil-majors-reap-93-billion-q2-profits-as-iran-war-drives-energy-windfall-1.500643200 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/12/29/Copy-of-2022-12-28T174342Z_1166128521_RC2LAW9X3ZKX_RTRMADP_3_EXXON-MOBIL-EU-1672307776701_1855d4f9cca_large.jpg The combined profits of eight of the world’s largest oil producers hit $93 billion in the second quarter of 2026, from under $50 billion in the second quarter of 2025. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T09:16:59.778+04:00 Oil majors reap $93 billion Q2 profits as Iran war drives energy windfall Energy https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/dubai-gold-prices-climb-close-to-august-high-what-buyers-are-paying-now-1.500643196 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/wfisf1xb/DubaiGold Gulf News en 2026-08-17T09:12:24.611+04:00 Dubai gold prices climb close to August high, what buyers are paying now Retail, UAE Gold, Dubai gold https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iranian-army-chief-offers-30000-bounty-for-killing-or-capturing-us-soldiers-doubles-reward-for-women-1.500643114 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/n8zaprsq/ANI_20260817030230.jpg Iranian Army Chief Amir Hatami (File Photo/Reuters) Gulf News en 2026-08-17T09:05:29.691+04:00 Iranian army chief offers $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers, doubles reward for women Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/marvels-biggest-post-credits-teases-that-still-havent-paid-off-harry-styles-to-charlize-therons-clea-1.500643124 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/cm3ahp1z/harrystyles.avif Harry Styles in The Eternals Gulf News en 2026-08-17T09:04:12.765+04:00 Marvel's biggest post-credits teases that still haven't paid off: Harry Styles to Charlize Theron's Clea Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/lakshmi-mittal-backed-arcelormittal-kryvyi-rih-hit-by-russian-missile-strike-2-killed-1.500643171 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/sim05m1v/202608173907186.jpg Lakshmi Mittal-backed ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih hit by Russian missile strike; 2 killed Gulf News en 2026-08-17T08:56:23.042+04:00 Lakshmi Mittal-backed ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih hit by Russian missile strike: 2 killed Europe, India https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/a-look-back-at-hayden-panettieres-final-weeks-her-memoir-bestseller-milestone-and-final-instagram-post-1.500643182 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/z9jl2zh0/newsml_afp_com_20260817T035717Z_doc_c4tr763.jpeg US actress Hayden Panettiere at the "Emmy Nominees Night" event hosted by the Hollywood Reporter and SAG-AFTRA in West Hollywood, California, on September 10, 2022. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T08:55:43.255+04:00 A look back at Hayden Panettiere’s final weeks: Her memoir, bestseller milestone and final Instagram post Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/uae-day-without-accidents-four-black-points-1.500643169 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-22/80txqjmt/NAT-DUBAI-ROAD-1-Read-Only.jpg Motorists can register from August 17 and must commit to safe driving practices to qualify for the black-point reduction. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T08:40:47.891+04:00 UAE black points: How to get four points removed from your licence Living-Transport, Transport, UAE traffic fines https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/flying-from-uae-today-emirates-etihad-air-arabia-cancellations-delays-uae-india-travel-advisory-1.500643154 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-21/obe1ioex/Dubai-Airports-Dec-2025 UAE travellers urged to check flight status as Bahrain, Kuwait routes face cancellations amid regional tensions. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T08:36:55.515+04:00 Flying from UAE today? Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia cancellations, delays; UAE-India travel advisory Aviation, Travel, Mena, Emirates airline, India UAE travel, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/your-money/saving-investment/dirham-strength-against-indian-pakistani-rupees-and-philippine-peso-opens-lucrative-transfer-window-for-expats-1.500301712 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-08/3o0y721c/STAFFBUS_260605_Al_Ansari_Exchange_VSAKLANI_181780888245393.jpg Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T08:27:49.278+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/entertainment/both-ice-princesses-gone-hayden-panettieres-death-at-36-sparks-fan-grief-remembering-her-best-roles-1.500643152 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/ayinbja7/ice.jpg For a significant number of fans, the grief carries an added, painful layer: Panettiere's death comes roughly a year and a half after the death of her Ice Princess co-star, Michelle Trachtenberg, who died in February 2025 at age 39. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T08:24:45.720+04:00 'Both ice princesses gone': Hayden Panettiere's death at 36 sparks fan grief, remembering her best roles Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/salman-khan-joins-david-dhawans-75th-birthday-celebration-with-family-and-friends-1.500643002 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/u2811vfx/77556814419787214561660922184098842485306835n.jpg Writer-director Rumy Jafry shares glimpses of David Dhawan’s 75th birthday celebration with Salman Khan and Varun Dhawan. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/9o6nndo7/ddddd.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T08:22:00.000+04:00 Salman Khan joins David Dhawan’s 75th birthday celebration with family and friends Entertainment, viral https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/11-rescued-from-burning-building-in-mumbai-1.500643158 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-24/pirpfsgx/Fire Gulf News en 2026-08-17T08:19:37.275+04:00 11 rescued from burning building in Mumbai India https://gulfnews.com/world/inside-the-intense-preparation-of-frances-young-bullfighter-esteban-navarro-before-feria-showdown-1.500642988 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/oz7drkfb/newsml_afp_com_20260815T144347Z_doc_c4qp2cw.jpeg French novillero (novice bullfighter) Esteban Navarro faces a Robert Marge bull during a bullfight in the Feria of Beziers, southern France. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/f3pszicw/newsml_afp_com_20260815T144350Z_doc_c4qn2cr.jpeg French novillero (novice bullfighter) Esteban Navarro (R) attends the paseo (parade) before a bullfight during the Feria of Beziers, southern France on August 15, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/9pns4a91/newsml_afp_com_20260815T144350Z_doc_c4qn2cb.jpeg French novillero (novice bullfighter) Esteban Navarro puts on his traje de luces (traditional matador's outfit) before a bullfight during the Feria of Beziers, southern France on August 15, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/9e3g6mfi/newsml_afp_com_20260815T144350Z_doc_c4qp2d6.jpeg French novillero (novice bullfighter) Esteban Navarro performs a kill on a Robert Marge bull during a bullfight in the Feria of Beziers, southern France on August 15, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/5semsmzg/newsml_afp_com_20260815T144350Z_doc_c4qp2d9.jpeg French novillero (novice bullfighter) Esteban Navarro goes back to get changed after a bullfight during the Feria of Beziers, southern France on August 15, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/d7ftmfuv/newsml_afp_com_20260815T144350Z_doc_c4qp2d2.jpeg French novillero (novice bullfighter) Esteban Navarro is struck by a Robert Marge bull during a bullfight in the Feria of Beziers, southern France on August 15, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/mz3y4a23/newsml_afp_com_20260815T144349Z_doc_c4qp2d7.jpeg French novillero (novice bullfighter) Esteban Navarro (R) leaves the arena after a bullfight during the Feria of Beziers, southern France on August 15, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/jc2m06t1/newsml_afp_com_20260815T144348Z_doc_c4qn2cn.jpeg French novillero (novice bullfighter) Esteban Navarro makes his way to the bullring before a bullfight during the Feria of Beziers, southern France on August 15, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/lyof0ol6/newsml_afp_com_20260815T144348Z_doc_c4qp2d4.jpeg French novillero (novice bullfighter) Esteban Navarro is struck by a Robert Marge bull during a bullfight in the Feria of Beziers, southern France on August 15, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/0xogyqxb/newsml_afp_com_20260815T144348Z_doc_c4qn2by.jpeg This photograph shows religious items of French novillero (novice bullfighter) Esteban Navarro displayed in his room before a bullfight during the Feria of Beziers, southern France on August 15, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/5y9hzlde/newsml_afp_com_20260815T144348Z_doc_c4qn2cm.jpeg French novillero (novice bullfighter) Esteban Navarro makes his way to the bullring before a bullfight during the Feria of Beziers, southern France on August 15, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/6437568x/newsml_afp_com_20260815T144348Z_doc_c4qn2cq.jpeg French novillero (novice bullfighter) Esteban Navarro (C) gets ready for the paseo (parade) before a bullfight during the Feria of Beziers, southern France on August 15, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/48xkg0x0/newsml_afp_com_20260815T144347Z_doc_c4qp2cy.jpeg French novillero (novice bullfighter) Esteban Navarro gives a pass to a Robert Marge bull during a bullfight in the Feria of Beziers, southern France on August 15, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-05/gv0bl7ox/newsml_afp_com_20260705T165323Z_doc_b9b69zb.jpeg French novillero (novice bullfighter) Esteban Navarro (L) prepares before a bullfight during the Feria of Boujan-sur-Libron, near Beziers, southern France on July 5, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-05/yp1758p9/newsml_afp_com_20260705T165323Z_doc_b9b66zz.jpeg French novillero (novice bullfighter) Esteban Navarro faces a bull during a bullfight in the Feria of Boujan-sur-Libron, near Beziers, southern France on July 5, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-05/6auhof77/newsml_afp_com_20260705T165324Z_doc_b9b69zh.jpeg French novillero (novice bullfighter) Esteban Navarro (up) celebrates after a bullfight during the Feria of Boujan-sur-Libron, near Beziers, southern France on July 5, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T08:00:00.000+04:00 Inside the intense preparation of France’s young bullfighter Esteban Navarro before feria showdown World, news-photos https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/hayden-panettiere-dies-at-36-heroes-and-nashvilles-stars-rep-confirms-in-statement-1.500643134 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/0lp1v402/preview.jpg FILE - Hayden Panettiere arrives at the premiere of "Blonde," on Sept. 13, 2022, at TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) Gulf News en 2026-08-17T07:51:26.463+04:00 Hayden Panettiere dies at 36: Heroes and Nashville's star's rep confirms in statement Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/israel-strikes-lebanon-as-iran-us-tensions-escalate-2-1.500642381 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/i61wjq62/gulfnews2026-08-09ge403fpkHormuz.avif GCC, Hamas and US forces pulled into escalating conflict stretching from Gaza to Hormuz https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/zmcjs374/Kushner-Al-Haya.jpg Jared Kushness and Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayat https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/9ynhahwn/HP2SDizW0AE6eDh.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T07:47:21.013+04:00 Israel strikes Lebanon as Iran-US tensions rise; Oman holds Hormuz talks World, Gulf, Mena, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/why-the-philippines-maharlika-fund-should-look-at-heart-aerospace-1.500643115 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/ice3ff1x/HEART-Aerospace.jpeg Heart Aerospace’s ES-30 hybrid and all-electric regional aircraft programme could align with several of those priorities, particularly transport connectivity, electrification and industrial development, while giving the Philippines exposure to a rapidly developing global market for electric regional aviation, according to Aviation.com. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T07:33:13.312+04:00 Why the Philippines’ Maharlika Fund should look at Heart Aerospace Markets, Your Money, Philippines https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/mammootty-loses-way-at-3am-fan-helps-him-find-kerala-route-1.500642534 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/urga7q4d/PI-CC.jpg Malayalam superstar Mammootty poses with the driver who helped guide his vehicle back on the right route after the actor lost his way during a late-night journey from Tamil Nadu to Kerala. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T07:31:00.000+04:00 Mammootty loses way at 3am, fan helps him find Kerala route South-Indian https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/actor-ananya-raj-dies-at-35-family-confirms-news-in-statement-she-fought-like-a-warrior-1.500643120 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/m8stfo10/ananya-raj.avif The announcement came via a note posted to her Instagram account on Sunday, in which her family revealed she died in her sleep, describing her death as peaceful. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T07:28:19.764+04:00 Actor Ananya Raj dies at 35, family confirms news in statement: 'She fought like a warrior' Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-sharjah-traffic-today-heavy-delays-on-e11-and-e311-1.500643118 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/0fn0xp3r/A-screenshot-of-Google-Maps A screenshot of Google Maps Gulf News en 2026-08-17T07:25:52.352+04:00 Dubai-Sharjah traffic today: Heavy delays on E11 and E311 UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/runaway-truck-crashes-into-several-vehicles-in-saudi-arabias-abha-1.500643096 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/xo3fcvoe/Abha.webp Authorities attributed the accident to the truck not being properly secured while parked, causing it to roll away. No injuries were reported, although several vehicles were involved in the collision. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T07:10:23.478+04:00 Runaway truck crashes into several vehicles in Saudi Arabia’s Abha Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/7-dead-in-stampede-like-incident-at-bihar-temple-1.500643107 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-27/e0x1863p/crime-scene.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T07:07:21.979+04:00 7 dead in 'stampede-like' incident at Bihar temple India https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/worlds-largest-battery-electric-aircraft-completes-historic-27-minute-test-flight-with-5-electricity-in-new-york-1.500643093 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/fg0wppz4/electric-plane.jpeg Heart Aerospace's X1 fully electric aircraft is the largest battery-electric plane ever flown. It hit a milestone by flying for 27 minutes powered only by batteries, and is dubbed as the "future of electric aviation". https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/lah9pw8i/batter-airplane-charing.jpeg charging the X1 demonstrator aircraft weighing more than 11 tonnes. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T06:48:09.672+04:00 World’s largest battery-electric aircraft completes historic 27-minute test flight powered by $5 electricity in New York: What's next Aviation https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-orders-airlines-to-verify-passenger-travel-documents-before-boarding-1.500643092 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/d4d3wycq/Saudi-ariport.webp GACA instructed commercial and private airlines to verify the latest entry, exit and transit requirements for passengers in their countries of departure, destination and transit. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T06:37:11.545+04:00 Saudi Arabia orders airlines to verify passenger travel documents before boarding Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/heavy-thunderstorms-forecast-across-saudi-arabia-through-saturday-1.500643082 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/6eq5tj3q/Thunderstorm-in-Saudi-Arabia.webp Rain chances will increase gradually from Tuesday, with light showers forecast over southern Asir and parts of Mecca. Very light rain could also affect southern Najran and south-eastern parts of the Eastern Province on Wednesday. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T06:27:26.232+04:00 Heavy thunderstorms forecast across Saudi Arabia through Saturday Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-forecast-temperatures-to-hit-49c-as-rain-fog-expected-this-week-1.500643080 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/mebjdase/Hot-weather.avif The NCM said conditions on Monday would be fair to partly cloudy at times, with clouds developing over eastern areas that could become convective by the afternoon. Internal areas will record the highest temperatures, ranging from 44°C to 49°C, while coastal areas and islands could reach 45°C. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T06:25:17.715+04:00 UAE weather forecast: Temperatures to hit 49°C as rain, fog expected this week Weather, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/the-woman-giving-dubai-a-fighting-chance-creating-a-muay-thai-community-where-women-build-their-strength-1.500642907 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/2sg24o1g/lara-7.jpg Lara Fawzy, founder and owner of Dubai's Muay Thai gym, with Dania SaifEldawla. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/dpj9oote/lara-4.jpg Lara Fawzy, the founder and owner of a Muay Thai gym in Dubai. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/ewrzzar9/lara-8.jpg Lara Fawzy with Mohaddeseh Moradi, Coach. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/reu4px8j/lara-2.jpg The biggest misconception about Muay Thai: That it’s a man’s sport. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/wmptabqw/lara-9-1.jpg Lara Fawzy with Dania SaifEldawla andMohaddeseh Moradi. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T06:01:00.000+04:00 The woman giving Dubai a fighting chance: Creating a Muay Thai community where women build their strength UAE, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/indonesia-celebrates-81st-independence-day-enjoys-golden-friendship-with-the-uae-and-a-future-of-shared-growth-1.500642496 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/jjk73f4f/PRESID1.JPG The strong leadership ties and close personal bond between President Prabowo Subianto and President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan have strengthened Indonesia–UAE relations https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/v8dc6bcu/HEJUD_1.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/3i43xn1i/Welcome-Monument-in-the-Hotel-Indonesia-Roundabout-Photo-Sources-Creativa-Images.jpg The Selamat Datang Monument is one of Jakarta’s most recognisable landmarks — a symbol of progress and the city’s enduring spirit https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/zxadbznf/Bali-Water-Temple-Tanah-Lot-Photo-Sources-Kementerian-Sekretariat-Negara-Republik-Indonesia.jpg Tanah Lot Temple, Bali — an iconic water temple and one of Indonesia’s most celebrated cultural landmark Gulf News en 2026-08-17T06:00:00.000+04:00 Indonesia celebrates 81st Independence Day, enjoys golden friendship with the UAE and a future of shared growth GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/uae/us-iran-standoff-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-today-aug-17-2026-1.500643069 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/08/21/190821-Hormuz_16cb1f27d57_large.jpg File picture: US Navy keep watch on Iranian fast attack craft in the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T05:58:28.267+04:00 US-Iran standoff: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 17, 2026) UAE, Mena https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/the-summer-advantage-why-learning-should-not-stop-when-school-does-1.500641185 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/of8dgcup/volunteer.jpg Experiences make learning more relevant because students can see how knowledge is used to solve real problems. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T05:21:00.000+04:00 The summer advantage: Why learning should not stop when school does Op-Eds, Education, Education, UAE schools, Summer vibes https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-general-warns-of-offensive-military-posture-strategic-surprises-as-us-iran-60day-ceasefire-framework-hangs-in-balance-1.500643060 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/2lbzo26p/YadollahJavani.jpg Brig. General Yadollah Javani is a Brigadier General, head of the political bureau of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the powerful and influential branch of Iran's military, founded after the Iranian revolution. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T04:55:29.059+04:00 Iran general warns of ‘offensive’ military posture, strategic surprises as US-Iran 60‑day ceasefire framework hangs in balance Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/qatari-prime-minister-syrian-foreign-minister-discuss-regional-developments-1.500643050 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/peohiefx/Qatar-Syria.jpg Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar (left), and Asaad Al-Shaibani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T04:41:00.277+04:00 Qatari Prime Minister, Syrian Foreign Minister discuss regional developments Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/bus-accident-kills-several-people-in-brazil-1.500643012 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/nelqdbh5/brazil-bus.jpg A bus overturned in a steep, mountainous region north of Rio de Janeiro on Sunday (Aug. 16, 2026), killing at least eight people, firefighters said in a statement. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T04:34:01.552+04:00 Bus accident kills several people in Brazil Americas https://gulfnews.com/business/dubai-employees-reporting-financial-violations-can-seek-workplace-protection-1.500642718 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-23/1yw6ba9i/newsml_afp_com_20260623T171845Z_doc_b82w9un.jpeg People cross a street while returning home from work, in Dubai on June 23, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/fcjrvsl2/Majed_Al_Ansari.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T04:00:00.000+04:00 Dubai employees reporting financial violations can seek workplace protection Business https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/sabalenka-squeezes-out-a-win-on-sixth-match-point-in-cincinnati-1.500643008 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/ge9s9tyl/Sabalenka-Cicy.jpeg Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka defeated Australia's Talia Gibson on Sunday to join two other elites in the third round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T03:39:18.084+04:00 Sabalenka squeezes out a win on sixth match point in Cincinnati Tennis https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/thieves-steal-4-renaissance-artworks-in-a-sicilian-museum-heist-during-an-italian-holiday-1.500642712 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/4t0rkutq/preview.jpg A journalist browses the Messina museum website showing a picture of the Early Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina's artwork where three of the five panels belonging to the Polyptych of San Gregorio and the double-sided panel with the Madonna and the Christ in Pietà, stolen from the Sicilian museum on Aug. 15, in Rome, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T03:26:43.491+04:00 Thieves steal 4 Renaissance artworks in a Sicilian museum heist during an Italian holiday italy museum theft sicily da messina https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/2-killed-as-fires-break-out-in-greece-firefighters-battle-massive-wildfires-in-belgium-1.500642658 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/0uyanf6t/preview.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T03:17:33.620+04:00 2 killed as fires break out in Greece, firefighters battle massive wildfires in Belgium europe wildfires belgium https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-hails-big-bold-mecca-defence-pact-as-saudi-arabia-turkey-and-pakistan-forge-new-security-bloc-1.500643030 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-08/ybe08ypi/newsml_afp_com_20260807T140120Z_doc_c47q3zt.jpeg A defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan establishes a new security alliance seeking to deter a bellicose Iran, offset an unreliable US and send a message to Israel, analysts say. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T03:12:58.907+04:00 Trump hails ‘Big, Bold’ Mecca defence pact as Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan forge new security bloc Mena, Americas https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/fresh-off-toronto-title-iga-swiatek-wins-first-match-at-cincinnati-open-1.500642997 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/ajksz2kt/preview.jpg Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates her 6-3 1-6 6-3 win over Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in a National Bank Open semifinal tennis match in Toronto on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) Gulf News en 2026-08-17T02:50:55.381+04:00 Fresh off Toronto title, Iga Swiatek wins first match at Cincinnati Open cincinnati open https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/kushner-meets-with-hamas-in-push-to-revive-gaza-plan-1.500642842 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/y38bl5yp/Kushner-Al-Haya.jpg White House adviser Jared Kushner (left) and Hamas leader Khalil al Haya. The two reportedly took part in the discussions in the Egyptian Mediterranean city of El-Alamein on Sunday (Aug. 16, 2026). Gulf News en 2026-08-17T02:44:32.892+04:00 Kushner meets with Hamas in push to revive Gaza plan Mena https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/strikes-kill-19-in-russia-and-ukraine-1.500642350 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/fgfvnw0y/Screenshot-2026-08-17-at-7.32.11-AM.png Russia says 822 Ukrainian drones had been intercepted in Moscow overnight, with over 200 intercepted near the capital. Photo shows alleged fires at a Wildberries warehouse in Podolsk. Casualties were reported both in the Moscow and Rostov regions. Gulf News en 2026-08-17T02:30:34.402+04:00 Strikes kill 19 in Russia and Ukraine Europe https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/serena-williams-returns-to-centre-stage-at-cincinnati-open-with-venus-1.500642979 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-20/f2jjcq5o/newsml_afp_com_20220901T000000Z_PH_GTY_1420005282.jpeg Serena Williams with Venus Williams Gulf News en 2026-08-17T00:50:44.478+04:00 Serena Williams returns to centre stage at Cincinnati Open with Venus Tennis, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/ronaldo-and-georginas-first-wedding-photos-revealed-why-they-chose-a-living-room-ceremony-1.500642962 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/z53fv1yc/FotoJet-10.jpg Inside Ronaldo and Georgina’s intimate living room wedding and family-first vows https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/9gx6qjc0/m.PNG Inside Ronaldo and Georgina’s intimate living room wedding and family-first vows https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/jdvkztic/HP2e9PGWEAACO33.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-17T00:15:07.719+04:00 Ronaldo and Georgina’s first wedding photos revealed: Why they chose a living room ceremony Football, Lifestyle, football, Cristiano Ronaldo, FIFA World Cup, viral https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/spanish-soldier-killed-battling-aragon-wildfire-amid-heatwave-1.500642957 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/96avwglp/WILDFIRE_55_1597915162836_1740b2a68d5_original_ratio.jpg Massive Aragon wildfire threatens historic monasteries, forces evacuations Gulf News en 2026-08-16T23:33:40.950+04:00 Spanish soldier killed battling Aragon wildfire amid heatwave Europe, spain https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/existing-blood-pressure-drug-may-slow-rare-childhood-brain-disease-study-2-1.500642747 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/uym5lhop/rch06c3f1ka19dfpo.jpg Blood pressure drug guanabenz shows promise in slowing rare fatal childhood brain disease, study finds Gulf News en 2026-08-16T23:16:10.882+04:00 Existing blood pressure drug may slow rare childhood brain disease: Study Health, Health https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-tensions-centcom-chief-praises-uss-abraham-lincoln-crew-resilience-1.500642945 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/3qjrrtg2/newsml_afp_com_20260814T123244Z_doc_c4nf7zq.jpeg Middle East tour highlights US naval role, crew morale during rising Iran tensions Gulf News en 2026-08-16T23:04:28.203+04:00 US-Iran tensions: CENTCOM chief praises USS Abraham Lincoln crew’s resilience Mena, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/hollywood/spider-man-stays-no-1-as-summer-box-office-crosses-42-billion-milestone-1.500642925 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-04/cdpa7fih/brandnewday.webp Zendaya and Tom Holland in Spider Man in Spider-Man Brand New Day Gulf News en 2026-08-16T22:09:12.054+04:00 Spider-Man stays No. 1 as summer box office crosses $4.2 billion milestone HollyWood, hollywood, movies https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/belgiums-pocognoli-named-new-scotland-manager-1.500642924 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-01/ercnujj5/newsml_afp_com_20260601T171149Z_doc_b4nb9t3.jpeg Monaco's Belgian coach Sebastien Pocognoli applauds at the end of the UEFA Champions League league phase day 8 football match between AS Monaco and Juventus at the Stade Louis II in the Principality of Monaco on January 28, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T22:02:03.677+04:00 Belgium's Pocognoli named new Scotland manager Football, football, FIFA https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-rta-expands-bus-on-demand-service-to-three-new-areas-1.500642921 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/lzeepcmg/HP3H631XsAAxVjS.jpg Flexible app bookings boost first- and last-mile links across the city Gulf News en 2026-08-16T21:56:46.842+04:00 Dubai RTA expands Bus-On-Demand service to three new areas Transport, RTA, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistani-tiktok-star-28-with-13m-followers-shot-dead-near-islamabad-1.500642899 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/o0is88g7/newsss.PNG Pakistani TikTok star shot dead in Taxila amid probe into alleged threats Gulf News en 2026-08-16T21:18:55.420+04:00 Pakistani TikTok star, 28, with 1.3m followers shot dead; sister injured Pakistan, Pakistan, viral, social https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egypt-unearths-major-discoveries-along-ancient-horus-military-route-1.500642886 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/qt6hb8di/Discoveries-in-Egypt.webp The discoveries at the site in Qantara include the outer wall of a sanctuary surrounding a large temple associated with the ancient Egyptian city of Mesen. Archaeologists found the wall’s gateways, internal chambers and successive construction layers. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T21:04:03.618+04:00 Egypt unearths major discoveries along ancient Horus military route Mena, Egypt https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/turkey-seizes-gold-worth-millions-detains-süleymancılar-leaders-in-major-raids-1.500642880 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/xo8sj8m1/gold__gold_price__gold_bars__gold_coins__gold_graph_185d5292c3b_original_ratio.jpg Police seized gold worth millions of US dollars after carrying out coordinated raids at 123 addresses across 17 provinces under an investigation led by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office. Kuriş was among those detained during the operation. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T21:03:48.470+04:00 Turkey seizes gold worth millions, detains Süleymancılar leaders in major raids Mena, Turkey https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-bans-mobile-vendors-from-operating-in-nine-locations-1.500642872 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/460e83t6/Food-truck.webp The regulations governing mobile vendor activities, including mobile carts, food trucks and other sales outlets, were designed to ensure road safety, maintain smooth traffic flow and protect the proper use of public facilities while enhancing quality of life in cities. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T21:03:17.816+04:00 Saudi Arabia bans mobile vendors from operating in nine locations Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-s-60-day-iran-deadline-expires-the-war-doesn-t-1.500642830 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/yon6ar4a/trump1111_1786890607991.jpg President Donald Trump speaks at the David Mack Center for Training and Intelligence, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Garden City, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) (Photo: AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) Gulf News en 2026-08-16T20:12:11.917+04:00 Trump’s 60-day Iran deadline expires. The war goes on Mena, Americas, Gulf, Business, Donald Trump, americas, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-and-seven-nations-issue-joint-statement-on-gaza-peace-plan-1.500642875 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/z468h2eb/HP2whphbEAAAvI9.jpg Arab and Muslim ministers say Israel now bears full responsibility for blocking Gaza peace plan Gulf News en 2026-08-16T20:11:38.093+04:00 UAE and seven nations issue joint statement on Gaza peace plan Government, Mena, UAE, Gaza https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/why-perfume-can-feel-like-a-time-machine-1.500637450 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/cf761d8x/scentmemories-1.png A glowing perfume bottle evokes memories of moments from the past. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T20:00:00.000+04:00 Why perfume can feel like a time machine Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/kerala-woman-arrested-for-allegedly-duping-51-job-seekers-with-oman-offers-1.500642844 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/qie6l68n/iStockphoto.avif Accused allegedly used fake address, travelled to Gulf before airport arrest Gulf News en 2026-08-16T19:29:34.557+04:00 Kerala woman arrested for allegedly duping 51 job seekers with Oman offers India, kerala, india https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/indias-housing-future-lies-in-climate-smart-design-1.500642835 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/w02o680o/eco-house-of-Kishore-1.jpg Kishor Mathew and Betty’s eco house in Kottayam, Kerala, designed by architect and Elemental founder Amrutha Kishor https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/bg9ghmdj/Mathew-and-wife-Betty.jpeg Kishor Mathew and his wife Betty https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/yajppbf3/Amrutha_Kishor___Headshot.jpg Amrutha Kishor, Architect and founder, Elemental https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/hp7kmbmd/Samyag_Shah_2___Marathon_Realty.jpg Samyag M. Shah, Director, Marathon Nextgen Realty https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/c5d5q0i9/anil_pharande.jpg Anil Pharande, Founder & Chairman, Pharande Spaces Gulf News en 2026-08-16T18:58:16.803+04:00 India's housing future lies in climate-smart design GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/devdutt-padikkal-marks-comeback-with-classy-167-against-sri-lanka-1.500642491 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/48vhhiqf/newsml_afp_com_20260816T102941Z_doc_c4rr2v9.jpeg India's Devdutt Padikkal plays a shot during the second day of the first Test match against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 16, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T18:41:55.384+04:00 Devdutt Padikkal marks comeback with classy 167 against Sri Lanka Cricket https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/how-india-turned-payments-into-participation-1.500642824 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/sc22ojs3/Su260815IndiaDigitalshutterstock2243984883.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/60hh6987/Ritesh_Shukla_as_CEO___NPCI_International_Payments_Limited.jpg Ritesh Shukla, MD and CEO of NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/1ooiwncn/Ranadurjay_Talukdar.jpg Ranadurjay Talukdar, Partner and Payments Sector Leader, EY India https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/ncygfgp5/Su260815IndiaDigitalshutterstock2730005839.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T18:36:55.739+04:00 How India turned payments into participation GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/strait-of-hormuz-standoff-three-vessels-attacked-in-72-hours-as-threat-stays-severe-1.500642826 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/gxgw9xa6/n2.PNG Three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz over the past 72 hours, according to the latest maritime security assessment. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/jqdpfj7k/n3.PNG Three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz over the past 72 hours, according to the latest maritime security assessment. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T18:35:27.513+04:00 Strait of Hormuz standoff: Three vessels attacked in 72 hours as threat stays severe Mena, Donald Trump, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/thumbay-group-three-decades-of-transforming-healthcare-and-education-1.500642825 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/11s0z08n/Dr-Thumbay-Moideen.jpg Dr Thumbay Moideen, Founder President, Thumbay Group. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T18:31:28.558+04:00 Thumbay Group: Three decades of transforming healthcare and education GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/sbi-digital-first-customer-first-nation-always-1.500642822 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/9t9a1hzf/SBI-Corporate-Building-SBI-Logo.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T18:23:40.373+04:00 SBI: Digital first, customer first, nation always GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/nikai-group-eighty-years-of-freedom-one-enduring-spirit-1.500642818 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/g3cny1zl/Nikai.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T18:20:21.856+04:00 Nikai Group: Eighty years of freedom, one enduring spirit GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iraq-recovers-20-million-60kg-of-gold-in-widening-oil-corruption-case-1.500642792 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/fvhlesu6/Iraq.jpg The latest seizure comprised $20.34 million, 200 million Iraqi dinars and 60kg of gold, as well as seven vehicles, according to the judiciary. It is the latest in a series of large asset recoveries since the investigation intensified. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T18:15:47.454+04:00 Iraq recovers $20 million, 60kg of gold in widening oil corruption case Mena, Iraq https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/fujairah-seizes-21-illegal-fishing-traps-near-marine-reserves-1.500642805 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/0ju78gg2/HP2DaqIaUAAOhVR.jpg Inspectors confiscated 21 gargour, traditional fishing traps widely used in the region. Some were found close to the boundaries of marine reserves, while others were discovered inside protected areas. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T18:13:45.012+04:00 Fujairah seizes 21 illegal fishing traps near marine reserves Environment, Fujairah https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/lulu-exchange-marks-indias-independence-day-celebrates-enduring-indiauae-bond-1.500642810 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/8p06v90n/Lulu-Exchange.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T18:06:55.934+04:00 LuLu Exchange marks India’s Independence Day, celebrates enduring India–UAE bond GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/two-nations-one-heart-ibpc-dubai-celebrates-indias-80th-independence-day-1.500642801 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/lu0mguc6/Ind.jpg Consul General of India to Dubai and Northern Emirates Dr E. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, Dr Sahitya Chaturvedi, Siddharth Balachandran and Sarah al Muhaideb. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T17:58:54.874+04:00 ‘Two nations, one heart’: IBPC Dubai celebrates India’s 80th Independence Day Corporate-News, UAE https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/fursa-consulting-how-trade-technology-and-talent-power-india-uae-ties-1.500642802 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/f6zxfc4e/Fursa.jpg Abdul Moiz Khan, Founder and CEO, Fursa Consulting Gulf News en 2026-08-16T17:57:35.930+04:00 Fursa Consulting: How trade, technology and talent power India-UAE ties GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/from-india-to-israel-to-us-how-a-fake-iran-nuclear-quote-went-global-1.500642799 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-14/e2mzgdc0/preview.jpg File photo of Benjamin Netanyahu addressing the UN on Iran’s nuclear programme. A fabricated quote about Tehran’s nuclear ambitions later found its way into an Aug. 5 speech by the Israeli prime minister. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-09/7pvkcl36/Ahmad-Vahidi.png Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, who heads Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, has become a major player in formulating Iran’s tough stance in negotiating a possible end to the war with the United States. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T17:55:16.282+04:00 From India to Israel to US: How a fake Iran nuclear quote went global Mena, Americas, iran nuclear programme, Israel, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/india-uae-set-new-global-benchmark-in-digital-transformation-and-smart-governance-1.500642798 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/09/28/James-Mathew-UHY-for-web_18384951d41_large.jpg James Mathew, CEO & Managing Partner, UHY James Gulf News en 2026-08-16T17:50:13.630+04:00 India, UAE set new global benchmark in digital transformation and smart governance GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/what-uae-residents-need-to-know-this-evening-as-us-iran-standoff-disrupt-regional-travel-and-shipping-1.500642785 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/pgiax6b9/newsml_afp_com_20260810T183346Z_doc_c4cg2we.jpeg Iranian women enjoy a dip in the sea as vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, in southern Iran on August 10, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T17:31:57.262+04:00 What UAE residents need to know this evening as US-Iran standoff disrupts regional travel and shipping Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/sobha-realty-how-indias-legacy-of-enterprise-is-shaping-a-shared-future-with-the-uae-1.500642790 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/s54jr0ed/Sobha.jpg PNC Menon, Founder, Sobha Group Gulf News en 2026-08-16T17:30:55.349+04:00 Sobha Realty: How India’s legacy of enterprise is shaping a shared future with the UAE GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-updates-hajj-accommodation-rules-ahead-of-2027-pilgrimage-season-1.500642765 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/dppxsadz/Hajj.webp The updated requirements cover operational readiness, safety and maintenance standards, continuity of essential services and compliance with operating requirements aimed at providing pilgrims with a safe and well-organised stay. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T17:29:21.288+04:00 Saudi Arabia updates Hajj accommodation rules ahead of 2027 pilgrimage season Saudi, Hajj https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-plants-more-than-14-million-seasonal-flowers-develops-new-parks-1.500642769 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/cp4oph4h/Green-spaces-in-Abu-Dhabi.jpg The municipality also carried out several projects to upgrade public parks, including improvements to Al Bahia Park. The project involved renewing flooring and playground equipment, installing modern lighting columns and adding rubberised surfaces in line with high quality standards. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T17:27:56.764+04:00 Abu Dhabi plants more than 14 million seasonal flowers, develops new parks UAE, Abu Dhabi https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-civil-defence-issues-safety-advisory-jazan-residents-urged-to-follow-guidance-1.500642778 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/10/18/SAUDI-FLAG_18b43727dad_large.jpg Civil Defense highlights emergency steps to reduce risk to lives and property Gulf News en 2026-08-16T17:20:37.170+04:00 Saudi Civil Defence issues safety advisory: Jazan residents urged to follow guidance Saudi, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, US-Israel-Iran war, houthis https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/vfs-global-helps-accelerate-a-shared-vision-for-2047-1.500642773 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/bmrs3jbo/VFSNewshutterstock2507123633.jpg.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-17/4dpeoxw1/Zubin-Karkaria-Profile-Photo.jpg Zubin Karkaria, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, VFS Global Group Gulf News en 2026-08-16T17:13:24.768+04:00 VFS Global helps accelerate a shared vision for 2047 GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-india-travel-advisory-expect-tighter-airport-checks-until-august-20-1.500642761 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-04/zty16e8e/Indigo-2.jpg Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru among Indian hubs enforcing enhanced screening Gulf News en 2026-08-16T17:10:06.536+04:00 UAE-India travel advisory: Expect tighter airport checks until August 20 Aviation, India, UAE, india, air india, India UAE travel, travel https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-s-2-5bn-rail-overhaul-trains-to-hit-160km-h-on-key-route-1.500642756 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-18/voqwfjfy/newsml_afp_com_20260318T125028Z_doc_a3qz3t6.jpeg The first phase of the long-delayed Main Line-1 (ML-1) project will cover the 480km Karachi-Rohri/Sukkur section. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T16:48:10.985+04:00 Pakistan’s $2.5b rail overhaul: Trains to hit 160km/h on key route Pakistan, Transport, Pakistan, transport https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-arrests-14542-residency-border-and-labour-law-violators-in-a-week-1.500642746 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/366rp87i/Residency-and-labour-violators.webp The total included 7,216 people detained for residency violations, 3,843 for breaches of border security regulations and 3,483 for labour law violations. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T16:44:38.601+04:00 Saudi Arabia arrests 14,542 residency, border and labour law violators in a week Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/how-indian-family-turns-ajman-farm-into-refuge-for-300-stranded-travellers-1.500642752 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/whggb4z2/1XL-Read-Only.jpg Dhiraj Jain, Founder & Chairman, 1XL Holdings, Mamata Dhiraj Jain, Founder & MD, Co-Founder Jainam and Jivika with Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T16:29:35.750+04:00 When humanity crossed borders GN Focus, GN Focus https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/flying-from-visakhapatnam-what-changes-from-august-17-all-you-need-to-know-1.500642741 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/h1q900hx/bhogapuram.gif From 12.01am on August 17, scheduled commercial passenger flights to and from Visakhapatnam will operate from Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, in Vizianagaram district. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/wokuxfqk/vizag-airport.gif The airport, which shares facilities with the Indian Navy’s INS Dega, will not shut entirely. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T16:13:54.772+04:00 Flying from Visakhapatnam? What changes from August 17 — all you need to know India, Aviation, india, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/alex-eala-soars-to-career-high-world-no-18-1.500642740 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/tcnp1dnm/newsml_afp_com_20260815T000000Z_PH_GTY_2290624774.jpeg Rising WTA contender builds on deep runs with minimal points to defend Gulf News en 2026-08-16T16:05:15.957+04:00 Alex Eala soars to career-high world No 18 Tennis, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-gym-gloves-and-lifting-accessories-on-amazonae-2026-five-picks-for-stronger-training-1.500636178 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/m3b4zovy/gymaccesories-1.png Gym gloves and lifting accessories ready for training Gulf News en 2026-08-16T16:00:00.000+04:00 Best gym gloves and lifting accessories on Amazon.ae 2026: Five picks for stronger training Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-delivery-riders-get-new-e-bike-service-in-11-areas-1.500642715 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/55oul8sx/cycle.PNG Gulf News en 2026-08-16T15:36:45.423+04:00 Dubai delivery riders get new e-bike service in 11 areas Transport, RTA, Dubai https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/vietnam-airlines-overshoots-runway-in-munich-has-to-return-to-airport-1.500642704 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-19/nagccwpz/newsml_afp_com_20260219T042346Z_doc_984t8t4.jpeg A Vietnam Airlines aircraft landing Gulf News en 2026-08-16T15:13:43.630+04:00 Vietnam Airlines overshoots runway in Munich, has to return to airport Aviation https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-workers-must-get-six-months-to-improve-before-performance-dismissal-1.500642692 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/el6oizfu/Oman An employer seeking to terminate an employee on the grounds of inadequate competence must first identify the specific shortcomings in the worker’s performance. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T15:00:11.231+04:00 Oman workers must get six months to improve before performance dismissal Oman, Oman https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/indian-actress-antara-banerjee-reportedly-assaulted-officers-on-train-1.500642684 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/ewbnes9g/Antara-Banerjee Antara Banerjee Gulf News en 2026-08-16T14:47:23.987+04:00 Indian actress Antara Banerjee reportedly assaulted officers on train Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-bans-online-tobacco-sales-and-sets-minimum-age-at-21-1.500642680 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/nx8aogv1/Kuwait Under the new rules, tobacco, nicotine and nicotine-delivery products cannot be sold, delivered or otherwise provided to anyone under the age of 21. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T14:45:21.852+04:00 Kuwait bans online tobacco sales and sets minimum age at 21 Kuwait, Kuwait https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/donald-trump-posts-kim-jong-un-photo-says-ties-remain-great-1.500642682 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/a29lx742/tumpKim.jpg Donald Trump with Kim Jong-un Gulf News en 2026-08-16T14:44:56.157+04:00 Donald Trump posts Kim Jong-un photo, says ties remain ‘great’ Americas, Donald Trump https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/its-a-very-embarrassing-moment-for-australian-cricket-1.500642679 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/925okxl1/newsml_afp_com_20260816T060303Z_doc_c4rh7cv.jpeg Bangladesh batsmen Shadman Islam (2nd L) and Mominul Haque (C) shake hands with Australian players after hitting their team's winning run on the fourth day of their first cricket Test match at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 16, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T14:43:11.269+04:00 'It’s a very embarrassing moment for Australian cricket' Cricket, cricket, Bangladesh, Australia https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah-police-honour-resident-for-reporting-suspicious-activity-1.500642672 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/o7430f6e/Shj-police The resident had noticed behaviour that raised his suspicions and responded calmly rather than intervening himself. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T14:31:14.224+04:00 Sharjah Police honour resident for reporting suspicious activity UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/when-is-the-next-solar-eclipse-two-major-events-are-coming-in-2027-1.500642667 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/idd7ntpf/Eclipse Dubai may see 53% of the Sun covered on Aug. 2, 2027, during the next solar eclipse Gulf News en 2026-08-16T14:21:57.474+04:00 When is the next solar eclipse? Two major events are coming in 2027 UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/indian-soldier-on-leave-kills-wife-claims-she-fell-from-roof-report-1.500642664 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-29/kduolemd/Stock-crime-scene Gulf News en 2026-08-16T14:17:17.855+04:00 Indian soldier on leave kills wife, claims 'she fell from roof': report India https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/the-great-irony-of-trump-s-iran-war-fighting-to-restore-what-existed-before-it-1.500642648 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-27/hklkd7ih/newsml_afp_com_20260527T000000Z_PH_GTY_2278474158.jpeg US President Donald Trump began the Iran war with sweeping ambitions, but six months later Washington’s immediate goals have narrowed considerably. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T14:16:10.973+04:00 The great irony of Trump’s Iran war: Fighting to restore what existed before conflict Mena, Americas, Gulf, Donald Trump, americas, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/uae-motorists-offered-four-point-reduction-for-accident-free-driving-1.500642659 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/7esgs55u/NAT_190327_WEATHER_DUBAI1__Read_Only__resources1_16a30b3ea2b_original_ratio.jpg The Ministry of Interior said its “Day Without Accidents” campaign will take place on August 31, coinciding with the start of the new school year. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T14:12:33.408+04:00 UAE motorists offered four-point reduction for accident-free driving Transport, transport https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/how-bangladesh-crafted-partnerships-dominated-sessions-for-win-1.500642651 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/gqzyf51c/newsml_afp_com_20260816T054747Z_doc_c4rj4nq.jpeg Bangladesh players pose for a photo after their team's victory on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 16, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T13:53:08.553+04:00 How Bangladesh crafted partnerships, dominated sessions for win Cricket, Bangladesh, Australia https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/amanat-shareholders-to-get-dh75-million-interim-dividend-after-h1-profit-jumps-46-1.500642639 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/11/09/Stock-Amanat_175ac5070b8_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T13:51:22.162+04:00 Amanat shareholders to get Dh75 million interim dividend after H1 profit jumps 46% Markets https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/salik-fines-dubai-violations-list-1.500221758 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/09/27/STOCK-Salik-tollgate-Dubai_1837f95d715_large.jpg From Dh50 to Dh10,000 - here’s what triggers Salik fines and how you can prevent them. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T13:45:53.186+04:00 Salik fines in Dubai explained: Full list and how to avoid them Living-Transport, Salik https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-embassy-in-abu-dhabi-announces-walk-in-passport-services-for-some-indian-expats-in-uae-1.500642619 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/7eia5qf3/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-25-at-5.54.20-PM.jpeg Photo used for illustrative purposes Gulf News en 2026-08-16T13:29:00.982+04:00 Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi announces walk-in passport services for some Indian expats in UAE UAE, India, UAE, Indian expats, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-flights-imports-everything-uaes-residents-need-to-know-today-august-16-2026-1.500642613 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/11/19/NAT-Mina-Zayed52-1605788515433_175e0743c69_large.jpg The container terminal at Mina Zayed in Abu Dhabi. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T13:11:40.284+04:00 US-Iran war: Everything UAE's residents need to know today (August 16, 2026) UAE https://gulfnews.com/uae/bridge-summit-2027-set-for-yas-island-with-year-round-global-platform-planned-1.500642615 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/uxd5gj1j/bridge-summit.jpeg The second edition of the BRIDGE summit will be held on Yas Island in collaboration with Miral, and will mark the start of the summit becoming an annual event. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T13:07:55.513+04:00 BRIDGE Summit 2027 set for Yas Island with year-round global platform planned UAE, Media https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/pan-masala-ad-row-shah-rukh-khan-ajay-devgn-tiger-shroff-face-fda-notices-1.500642606 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-11-15/yzrjzrsx/202509243519852.JPG Shah Rukh Khan Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:54:07.849+04:00 Pan masala ad row: Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff face FDA notices India, BollyWood, bollywood https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/khorfakkan-port-plans-capacity-expansion-to-10-million-containers-a-year-1.500642602 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/11/20/Stock-Khorfakkan-Container-Terminal_18beb901b42_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:48:05.462+04:00 Khorfakkan Port plans capacity expansion to 10 million containers a year Markets https://gulfnews.com/business/tax-news/icap-uae-chapter-brings-finance-professionals-together-for-e-invoicing-boot-camp-1.500642597 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/8369xofg/icap-photo.jpg Finance and tax professionals gathered in Abu Dhabi for an e-invoicing boot camp organised by the UAE Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:44:23.674+04:00 ICAP UAE Chapter brings finance professionals together for e-invoicing boot camp Tax News https://gulfnews.com/uae/museum-of-illusions-dubai-shuts-its-al-seef-home-after-8-years-1.500642588 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/vbdzbltq/Museum_of_illusions_16ae330d9c4_original_ratio.jpg Museum of illusions: Be ready to be baffled and laugh with joy when you venture into this museum that not only allows you to admire the artwork but also be a part of it. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:39:28.932+04:00 Museum of Illusions Dubai shuts its Al Seef home after 8 years UAE, Entertainment, Lifestyle https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-umrah-visa-valid-for-365-days-but-bookings-required-for-every-visit-1.500642585 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/vfocopcw/Umrah The Ministry of Hajj said pilgrims holding the visa must purchase services through a licensed Umrah provider on the Nusuk platform and obtain an Umrah permit before travelling to the kingdom. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:34:47.582+04:00 Saudi Umrah visa valid for 365 days, but bookings required for every visit Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/uae-scholarships-15-reasons-students-could-lose-their-funding-1.500642579 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/09/20/Back-to-college_17c037d2c25_large.jpg Poor performance, unauthorised employment and forged documents are among the reasons funding can be withdrawn. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:30:28.328+04:00 UAE scholarships: 15 reasons students could lose their funding Education https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-sets-water-conservation-fines-of-up-to-sr200000-1.500642580 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/es83w8qt/KSA Tampering with or removing water-saving components from sanitary fixtures will also be punishable. The fine is set at SR500 for a first offence, SR1,000 for a second and SR2,000 for a third. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:29:16.615+04:00 Saudi Arabia sets water conservation fines of up to SR200,000 Saudi, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/ad-ports-adds-trucks-ships-and-air-cargo-routes-during-strait-of-hormuz-disruption-1.500642576 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/08/24/Stock-AD-Ports-7_182cec2adea_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:24:41.776+04:00 AD Ports adds trucks, ships and air cargo routes during Strait of Hormuz disruption Markets https://gulfnews.com/food/60-of-food-waste-comes-from-homes-uae-urges-action-1.500642577 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/43g7mfgj/Food The Ministry of Climate Change said more deliberate shopping, smarter meal preparation could help families reduce waste while making better use of available resources. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:21:55.966+04:00 60% of food waste comes from homes, UAE urges action Food, Food https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-researchers-develop-first-benchmark-for-ai-across-13-arab-dialects-1.500642569 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/5xj2wa9f/UAE Arabic unites more than 400 million speakers worldwide, but one of the main challenges in AI development is that models are trained almost exclusively on Modern Standard Arabic. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:21:02.147+04:00 UAE researchers develop first benchmark for AI across 13 Arab dialects UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/offbeat/india-pm-narendra-modi-shares-morning-routine-with-peacocks-and-cows-1.500642573 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/2u0exgdg/Modi.jpg Prime Minister Modi feeds peacocks before setting off for the Red Fort for the Independence Day celebrations. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:17:56.261+04:00 India PM Narendra Modi shares morning routine with peacocks and cows Offbeat, Narendra Modi https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/our-biggest-win-ever-shanto-hails-bangladeshs-historic-triumph-over-australia-1.500642572 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/wwt1qs9x/202608163906259.jpeg Bangladesh pull off historic maiden Test win in Australia Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:17:33.046+04:00 Our biggest win ever’: Shanto hails Bangladesh’s historic triumph over Australia Cricket, cricket, Bangladesh, Australia https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/indian-sailor-wife-and-kids-found-dead-in-mumbai-home-1.500642563 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-02-01/w8nvdkm0/Mumbai-Skyline.jpeg Mumbai skyline Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:05:41.838+04:00 Indian sailor, wife and kids found dead in Mumbai home India https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/space42-wins-adx-approval-to-buy-back-up-to-25-of-its-shares-1.500642559 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/11/08/Stock-Yahsat_184564b842c_large.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T12:04:39.693+04:00 Space42 wins ADX approval to buy back up to 2.5% of its shares Markets https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/deepti-sharma-calls-womens-asia-cup-a-key-tournament-for-india-1.500642554 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-14/gkcnopi5/newsml_afp_com_20260614T172225Z_doc_b72k32j.jpeg India's Deepti Sharma poses after being named player of the match at the end of the team's victory in the ICC Women's T20 cricket World Cup 2026 Group A stage, Match 6 match between the India and Pakistan at Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham, central England on June 14, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T11:56:35.026+04:00 Deepti Sharma calls Women's Asia Cup a key tournament for India Cricket, ASIA CUP, cricket, india, Asia Cup https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/disney-offers-fans-an-escapist-bubble-at-d23-event-1.500642458 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/36pkv5t2/newsml_afp_com_20260814T000000Z_PH_GTY_2290546549.jpeg Josh D’Amaro, CEO, The Walt Disney Company, speaks onstage at the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event on August 14, 2026 in Anaheim, California. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T11:43:58.537+04:00 Disney offers fans an escapist bubble at D23 event Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/technology/media/meta-tests-new-ai-tool-to-detect-scams-on-whatsapp-1.500642538 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-01/h7jty477/202607013848121.jpg Users can block, report or continue chats when the new ‘Scam Alert’ feature detects suspicious activity. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T11:23:00.544+04:00 Meta tests new AI tool to detect scams on WhatsApp Media, technology, WhatsApp, Meta https://gulfnews.com/uae/have-you-tried-dubai-polices-lost-and-found-service-1.500642530 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/3bz18bpn/Dubai-Police Gulf News en 2026-08-16T11:21:32.569+04:00 Have you tried Dubai Police's lost and found service? UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/12-killed-as-bus-overturns-in-hungary-pm-magyar-1.500642506 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-30/zwpgi1lv/202505303416266.jpg 12 dead after bus overturns in Hungary Gulf News en 2026-08-16T11:11:34.379+04:00 12 killed as bus overturns in Hungary: PM Magyar World https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/passenger-discharges-weapon-at-varanasi-airport-injures-two-1.500642522 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/nxs1jsdt/STOCK_AIR_INDIA_EXPRESS_18b4367831f_original_ratio.jpg Air India Express Gulf News en 2026-08-16T11:03:40.441+04:00 Passenger discharges weapon at Varanasi airport, injures two Aviation, India https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/independence-day-celebrations-bring-pakistanis-together-in-sharjah-1.500642509 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/i12jvy6s/shj-pak-two.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/fb0el4tm/Sharjah-pak.jpg Hundreds of Pakistani expatriates gather in Sharjah to celebrate their country's Independence Day on Friday, August 14 Gulf News en 2026-08-16T10:54:38.158+04:00 Independence Day celebrations bring Pakistanis together in Sharjah Pakistan, UAE, UAE, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/cincinnati-shock-is-novak-djokovic-nearing-retirement-1.500642500 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/uve8ccm0/newsml_afp_com_20260815T000000Z_PH_GTY_2290633912.jpeg Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during a match against Thiago Agustín Tirante of Argentina on day five of the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 15, 2026 in Mason, Ohio. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T10:32:25.159+04:00 Cincinnati shock: Is Novak Djokovic nearing retirement? Tennis, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/tennis-saved-me-from-depression-aryna-sabalenka-opens-up-after-ex-boyfriends-death-1.500642471 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/lb96hbnz/newsml_afp_com_20260806T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289395482.jpeg Aryna Sabalenka acknowledges the crowd after defeating Shuai Zhang of China during day five of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 06, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T10:01:34.666+04:00 Tennis saved me from depression, Aryna Sabalenka opens up after ex-boyfriend’s death Tennis, Tennis https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-facial-cleansing-brushes-on-amazonae-2026-five-devices-for-different-cleansing-routines-1.500636053 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/7i13n3sm/facialbrush-1.png Facial cleansing brushes in different styles and colors displayed in a bright, spa-inspired setting. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T10:00:00.000+04:00 Best facial cleansing brushes on Amazon.ae 2026: Five devices for different cleansing routines Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-and-pakistani-riders-share-one-road-in-uae-take-a-joint-independence-day-ride-1.500642456 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/u8xj9sdq/The-ride The riders are Indian and Pakistani. Their banner reads “Proud of UAE”. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/bvgq2ecn/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_16_at_9_43_08_AM.jpeg Riders brave the weather in Abu Dhabi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/y86ltrjv/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_16_at_9_43_07_AM__1_.jpeg A safety briefing before the ride https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/cv8c46ye/IMG_0883.jpeg Gurnam Singh (third from the left) beside Indermohan Singh (second from the left) showcasing the rider's new vest. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/vzqybf1b/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_16_at_9_43_06_AM.jpeg Mirza Khud, founder of Pakistan Riders Group https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/dyx0q67u/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_16_at_9_43_07_AM.jpeg Bikes from across the country came together on Sunday https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/hz0irj8q/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_16_at_9_50_16_AM.jpeg Jovitha Joseph, a Pakistani personal trainer, member of Pakistan Riders Group Gulf News en 2026-08-16T09:39:46.878+04:00 Indian and Pakistani riders share one road in UAE, take a joint Independence Day ride UAE https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/cristiano-ronaldo-watches-as-al-nassr-give-ange-postecoglou-a-dream-start-1.500642459 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/76ysv1dq/AlNassr.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T09:39:25.388+04:00 Cristiano Ronaldo watches as Al Nassr give Ange Postecoglou a dream start Football, football, Saudi Arabia https://gulfnews.com/world/moscow-region-targeted-by-600-drones-overnight-3-people-wounded-mayor-1.500642407 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-17/9hduu1dk/newsml_afp_com_20260517T155503Z_doc_b34f9ke.jpeg Ukrainian long-range drones ready to launch Gulf News en 2026-08-16T09:17:31.409+04:00 Moscow region targeted by 600 drones overnight, 3 people wounded: mayor World https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/bangladesh-register-historic-test-win-over-australia-1.500642440 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/ts7qxbrk/newsml_afp_com_20260816T021720Z_doc_c4rc4p7.jpeg Bangladesh bowler Mehidy Hasan Miraz (2nd R) celebrates with teammate Najmul Hossain Shanto (L) after dismissing Australia's batsman Pat Cummins (2nd L) on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 16, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T09:08:12.080+04:00 Bangladesh register historic Test win over Australia Cricket, cricket https://gulfnews.com/sport/douglass-breaks-50m-free-world-record-again-to-claim-pan-pacs-gold-1.500642380 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/9e360qiz/newsml_afp_com_20260815T000000Z_PH_GTY_2290666140.jpeg Gold medalist Kate Douglass of Team United States celebrates after breaking the world record in the Women's 50m Freestyle Final on Day 4 of the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center on August 15, 2026 in Irvine, California. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T08:54:51.165+04:00 Douglass breaks 50m free world record again to claim Pan Pacs gold Sport https://gulfnews.com/world/eastern-japan-rain-kills-nine-report-1.500642403 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/qx30qd2m/preview.jpg Cars make their way through flooded road after heavy rain in Oamishirasato, Chiba prefecture, Japan, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T08:51:51.086+04:00 Eastern Japan rain kills nine: report World, Asia https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/messi-sees-penalty-saved-as-nashville-routs-inter-miami-in-mls-1.500642392 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/6w8hjnn5/newsml_afp_com_20260815T000000Z_PH_GTY_2290651435.jpeg Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts after missing a penalty during the MLS match between Nashville SC v Inter Miami CF at GEODIS Park on August 15, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T08:48:28.450+04:00 Messi sees penalty saved as Nashville routs Inter Miami in MLS Football https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/bangladesh-on-verge-of-historic-win-in-australia-as-mehidy-takes-five-1.500642379 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/5jaf4s23/newsml_afp_com_20260816T042949Z_doc_c4rh2ct.jpeg Bangladesh bowler Mehidy Hasan Miraz celebrates after taking five Australian wickets on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 16, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T08:40:21.090+04:00 Bangladesh on verge of historic win in Australia as Mehidy takes five Cricket https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/thousands-await-aid-after-deadly-indonesian-quake-1.500642377 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/4oo1g5xj/newsml_afp_com_20260815T105059Z_doc_c4qe9b2.jpeg A young patient is treated next to a temporary medical tent set up due to fears of aftershocks in Maumere on Flores Island on August 15, 2026, following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T08:33:59.456+04:00 Thousands await aid after deadly Indonesian quake Asia https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/hope-fades-for-finding-survivors-of-colombia-quake-as-rescued-woman-dies-1.500642374 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/bu61kgbb/newsml_afp_com_20260815T201834Z_doc_c4r42e2.jpeg Members of Civil Defense take a rest during the rescue operation after the earthquake in Pereira, Colombia, on August 15, 2026, days after a 7.4 - magnitude quake. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T08:10:15.325+04:00 Hope fades for finding survivors of Colombia quake as rescued woman dies Americas https://gulfnews.com/world/japan-aims-for-the-moons-of-mars-1.500642371 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-13/45bdweer/newsml_afp_com_20260813T124456Z_doc_c4kp2t6.jpeg Yasuhiro Kawakatsu (L), project manager of the Mars Moons eXploration (MMX) mission, attends a press conference at the Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane, Kagoshima prefecture on August 13, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T08:06:11.293+04:00 Japan aims for the moons of Mars World https://gulfnews.com/uae/artful-founders-samar-and-angela-on-why-play-has-no-age-1.500636325 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/bjg0mh5w/artfulbrand1-1.jpg Artful founders Samar Stradi and Angela Arnaout https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/wgwonl0v/DSCF7658.JPG Supplied https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/nzqinujs/Candy-Carnival-15-1.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/8cmkugfe/DSCF7603.JPG https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/j6uqxinj/Galactic-Getaway-38.jpg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-11/6ff5fzwi/DSCF2687-1.JPG Gulf News en 2026-08-16T08:00:00.000+04:00 Artful founders Samar and Angela on why 'play has no age' UAE, Living-UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/hurricane-lala-dumps-heavy-rain-on-hawaii-1.500642169 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/7qrelgb1/preview.jpg This NOAA satellite image taken at 5:22 p.m. EST on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, shows Tropical Storm Lala as it approaches Hawaii's Big Island. (NOAA via AP) Gulf News en 2026-08-16T07:59:15.429+04:00 Hurricane Lala dumps heavy rain on Hawaii Americas https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/abu-dhabi-roads-affected-by-fog-this-morning-1.500642404 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-01-11/lxnfhxrp/Fog-alert.jpeg Fog alert in Abu Dhabi Gulf News en 2026-08-16T07:49:32.929+04:00 Abu Dhabi roads affected by fog this morning Weather, Transport, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-centcom-chief-ends-high-stakes-10-day-west-asia-tour-as-uss-lincoln-prepares-to-depart-1.500642394 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/pgt6a8qt/1.PNG US CENTCOM Chief Ends High-Stakes West Asia Tour as USS Abraham Lincoln Departs Region https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/grewfp1i/HPzUseOXYAA2l9e.jpg CENTCOM commander’s 10-day Gulf tour ends as carrier strike group redeploys Gulf News en 2026-08-16T07:30:22.768+04:00 US CENTCOM chief ends high-stakes 10-day West Asia tour as USS Lincoln prepares to depart Mena, Donald Trump, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-flight-status-today-emirates-etihad-and-air-arabia-cancellations-and-advisories-1.500642383 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-26/y2xgohfi/Dubai-Airports-Dec-2025 UAE travellers urged to check flight status as Bahrain, Kuwait routes face cancellations amid regional tensions Gulf News en 2026-08-16T07:20:23.060+04:00 UAE flight status today: Emirates, Etihad and Air Arabia cancellations and advisories Aviation, Emirates airline, India UAE travel, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bts-vs-hearing-loss-k-dramas-smash-ratings-records-txts-yeonjun-conquers-la-this-week-in-k-entertainment-1.500642355 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-22/qisvdp6y/newsml_afp_com_20260322T003058Z_doc_a48v6cq.jpeg This handout photo taken on March 21, 2026 and provided by BIGHIT MUSIC and NETFLIX shows K-pop boy group BTS member V performing during the BTS comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T07:00:00.000+04:00 BTS' V's hearing loss, K-Dramas smash ratings records, TXT's Yeonjun conquers LA: This week in K-Entertainment Entertainment https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/how-ain-gold-wallet-makes-gold-and-silver-ownership-accessible-to-everyone-1.500638212 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/c5a0zqa7/Ain-Gold.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T07:00:00.000+04:00 How Ain Gold Wallet makes gold and silver ownership accessible to everyone Corporate-News https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-says-he-will-declare-hormuz-us-territory-pretty-soon-iran-rejects-claim-1.500641586 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/asqgc8od/newsml_afp_com_20260810T183345Z_doc_c4cf6nu.jpeg Iranians enjoy the seaside as vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, in southern Iran on August 10, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-24/jvjj7ztj/preview.jpg Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-03/81fajvc3/ANI_20260803072804.jpg Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-14/3qjrrtg2/newsml_afp_com_20260814T123244Z_doc_c4nf7zq.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/6y3pic79/Lebanon.jpg People and rescue workers gather on a destroyed house that was hit by an Israeli airstrike in Deir Al Zahrani village, southern Lebanon, on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T06:58:34.965+04:00 US-Iran tensions rise over Donald Trump’s Strait of Hormuz territory claim Mena, Donald Trump, Iran Israel conflict, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-might-get-five-days-of-rain-as-temperatures-reach-49c-1.500642367 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/tju2487c/RaininDubai Sunday will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times across some northern and eastern areas, where clouds may bring light rainfall. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T06:12:54.321+04:00 UAE might get five days of rain as temperatures reach 49°C Weather, Weather forecast https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/indian-american-ceo-who-fired-900-on-zoom-is-sacked-1.500642331 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/37vkgvgm/garg.gif In December 2021, he summoned more than 900 Better employees to a Zoom call just before the holiday season and abruptly told them they were being laid off. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T06:01:00.000+04:00 Indian-American CEO who fired 900 on Zoom is sacked Americas, India, Business, americas https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/ask-gulf-news-can-a-company-ask-for-car-payments-early-after-insolvency-1.500642347 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/qfgai6jp/Untitled-design-82.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T06:00:00.000+04:00 Ask Gulf News: Can a company ask for car payments early after insolvency? Ask Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/ask-gulf-news-can-a-uae-manager-claim-company-benefits-after-termination-1.500642346 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/mtlmmoxj/Untitled-design-81.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T06:00:00.000+04:00 Ask Gulf News: Can a UAE manager claim company benefits after termination? Ask Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/tatas-power-struggle-exposes-a-governance-fault-line-1.500641181 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-12/p845m7ce/202608123901309.jpg N. Chandrasekaran will remain chairman until his term ends on February 20, 2027, after deciding not to seek another five years following a six-month reappointment deadlock. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T05:28:00.000+04:00 Tata’s power struggle exposes a governance fault line Op-Eds, Retail, Indian economy https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/why-do-170-000-canadians-want-the-us-ambassador-kicked-out-1.500642328 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/ufvs2kdd/default.avif The petition accuses Hoekstra of repeatedly making statements that undermine Canada-US relations and of conduct critics say amounts to interference in Canadian affairs. Gulf News en 2026-08-16T05:26:00.000+04:00 Why do 170,000 Canadians want the US ambassador kicked out? Americas, Donald Trump, americas, Canada https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/inside-modi-s-speech-40-deshwasiyon-50-nods-to-youth-1.500642335 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/zofpfbau/modi_1786834753467.jpg Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets NCC cadets and students during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi on Saturday. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-16/lvrsg2ou/202608153904735.jpeg PM Modi highlights India Gulf News en 2026-08-16T05:02:00.000+04:00 Inside Narendra Modi’s speech: 40 ‘deshwasiyon’, 50 nods to youth India, india, Narendra Modi https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-lottery-reveals-first-name-of-dh5-million-winner-who-missed-dh30-million-by-one-number-1.500642320 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/sbkix22e/Dh5-m-win.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T05:00:00.000+04:00 UAE Lottery reveals first name of Dh5 million winner who missed Dh30 million by one number UAE, UAE, The UAE Lottery https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-summer-flights-how-to-save-money-on-high-airfares-and-get-more-for-your-ticket-1.500641043 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/2pmhrfip/Your_flight_booking_conspiracy_theories__debunked_187c2aa19da_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-16T05:00:00.000+04:00 UAE summer flights: How to save money on high airfares and get more for your ticket Aviation, Travel, Etihad Airways, Emirates Group, Emirates airline, travel, Air Arabia https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/rahmat-shahs-century-powers-afghanistan-to-4-0-odi-series-sweep-over-ireland-1.500642287 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/srrpc4x6/newsml_afp_com_20250221T160431Z_doc_36yd6p7.jpeg Afghanistan's Rahmat Shah Gulf News en 2026-08-15T23:52:02.386+04:00 Rahmat Shah’s century powers Afghanistan to 4-0 ODI series sweep over Ireland Cricket, Afghanistan https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-resumes-flights-at-bandar-abbas-airport-after-wartime-disruptions-1.500642166 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/ejeu6cfp/newsml_afp_com_20260810T183607Z_doc_c4cg2nq.jpeg Iranians enjoy the seashore at Bandar Abbas, in southern Iran on August 10, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T23:24:01.566+04:00 Iran resumes flights at Bandar Abbas airport after wartime disruptions Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/qatar-categorically-denies-claims-it-is-detaining-iranian-pilots-1.500642283 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/uijpjntv/newsml_afp_com_20260808T195838Z_doc_c49k9n9.jpeg The skyline of illuminated high-rise buildings is seen along the Corniche Promenade in Doha. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T23:12:03.451+04:00 Qatar categorically denies claims it is detaining Iranian pilots Qatar, Mena, Iran, Qatar, US-Israel-Iran war https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/tamil-nadu-cricketer-fined-for-texting-girlfriend-during-match-1.500642275 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-27/q06f2ef2/STOCK_sending_text_message_on_mobile_phone_18acc64880b_original_ratio.jpg Gulf News en 2026-08-15T22:38:24.861+04:00 Tamil Nadu cricketer fined for texting girlfriend during match Cricket, cricket, india https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/alex-eala-advances-to-cincinnati-open-round-of-32-after-ruse-retires-1.500642252 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/o6z4d0bl/newsml_afp_com_20260809T000000Z_PH_GTY_2289793094.jpeg Alexandra Eala of the Philippines acknowledges the crowd after losing to Belinda Bencic of Switzerland during day eight of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 09, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T21:56:24.558+04:00 Alex Eala advances to Cincinnati Open Round of 32 after Ruse retires Tennis, Filipina tennis player, Philippines, Alex Eala https://gulfnews.com/uae/dh30-million-uae-lottery-reveals-dh5-million-winner-1.500642228 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/c0292pzq/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-9.43.49-PM.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-15T21:40:41.040+04:00 Dh30 million UAE Lottery reveals Dh5 million winner UAE, UAE, The UAE Lottery https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-calls-for-release-of-three-pilots-allegedly-held-in-qatar-1.500642041 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/hfdc1gn0/newsml_afp_com_20260413T062848Z_doc_a7jx9hd.jpeg A view of Doha skyline. Tehran says the pilots were captured alive after their Su-24 jets crashed during the conflict. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T21:25:58.994+04:00 Iran calls for release of three pilots allegedly held in Qatar Mena, Qatar, Iran, Qatar, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/pakistan-captain-babar-azam-faces-injury-scare-ahead-of-england-test-1.500642218 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/08/05/Babar-Azam_173bfcbdd07_large.jpg Babar Azam Gulf News en 2026-08-15T21:07:39.786+04:00 Pakistan captain Babar Azam faces injury scare ahead of England Test Cricket, cricket, Pakistan https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/dubais-burj-khalifa-lights-up-in-tricolour-for-indias-80th-independence-day-1.500642195 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/kkudzfz9/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-8.32.39-PM.jpeg Gulf News en 2026-08-15T20:21:55.257+04:00 Dubai’s Burj Khalifa lights up in Indian flag colours to mark 80th Indian Independence Day people, UAE, India, Dubai, Burj Khalifa https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/why-kettlebell-swings-train-power-differently-1.500635890 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-10/zq4fwc1o/kettlebellswing-1.png A dynamic gym scene demonstrates the explosive hip driven mechanics of kettlebell swings. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T20:00:00.000+04:00 Why kettlebell swings train power differently Best-Buys https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-temperature-crosses-50c-as-rain-forecast-for-four-days-1.500642170 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/j0l5r77z/Hot-weather On Sunday, skies are expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy at times over some northern and eastern areas, with the possibility of light rain. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T19:47:27.536+04:00 UAE temperature crosses 50°C as rain forecast for four days Weather, UAE weather https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/riyadh-air-begins-pakistan-operations-with-daily-islamabad-flights-1.500642167 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/eprw1749/KSA The new service will operate once daily between Riyadh and Islamabad, giving passengers seven flights a week between the two capitals. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T19:37:29.253+04:00 Riyadh Air begins Pakistan operations with daily Islamabad flights Aviation, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Aviation https://gulfnews.com/uae/watch-diver-goes-missing-at-sea-forcing-research-mission-to-halt-1.500642117 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/dj5shagh/Sharjah Footage from the documentary shows the research team learning that a diver from a second group had gone missing while they were carrying out scientific work at sea. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T19:10:08.512+04:00 Watch: Diver goes missing at sea, forcing research mission to halt UAE, UAE https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/uk-pm-andy-burnham-urges-reflection-after-death-of-cambridge-professor-1.500642066 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/tfvl3q51/newsml_afp_com_20260815T092555Z_doc_c4q866t.jpeg A person walks past Jesus College, where black academic Jason Arday was a Fellow, at the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, eastern England on August 15, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/2slwzzih/preview.jpg Jason Arday Gulf News en 2026-08-15T19:09:23.178+04:00 UK PM Andy Burnham urges ‘reflection’ after death of Cambridge professor Europe, UK https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/music-dance-selfies-kabul-erupts-in-celebration-as-taliban-mark-five-years-in-power-1.500642088 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/2nii0ypl/newsml_afp_com_20260815T083944Z_doc_c4q94cr.jpeg Taliban security personnel dance around a motobike and a dummy yellow canister, intended to contain homemade explosives, as they celebrate the fifth anniversary of their return to power, in Kabul on August 15, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/53bpfsye/AfghanistanTaliban5thAnniversary1919-b7eaf-Read-Only.jpg Taliban government supporters gather during celebrations marking the fifth anniversary of the Taliban's return to power, in Kabul, on Saturday, August 15, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/p9naza03/newsml_afp_com_20260815T100343Z_doc_c4qd2t6.jpeg Afghans gather during a ceremony to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Taliban government's return to power, in Ghazni province on August 15, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/1k8tf2uu/newsml_afp_com_20260815T100039Z_doc_c4qb6g3.jpeg An Afghan woman uses a smartphone to take videos during celebrations to mark the fifth anniversary of Taliban governments's return to power, along a street in Kandahar on August 15, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/hxa3171o/newsml_afp_com_20260815T143820Z_doc_c4qq6t7.jpeg Afghan youth ride a military vehicle during celebrations to mark the fifth anniversary of Taliban governments's return to power, along a street in Mazar-i-Sharif on August 15, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T18:52:55.940+04:00 Music, dance, selfies: Kabul erupts in celebration as Taliban mark five years in power Asia, Afghanistan https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-expats-in-uae-share-dreams-for-motherland-on-80th-independence-day-1.500642080 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/2t9080io/IIC.jpg Participants of a painting competition celebrating India’s spirit of independence and the vision of a developed India organised by the Indian Islamic Centre (IIC), Abu Dhabi to mark the 80th Indian Independence Day. https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/t0stwrvi/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_12_at_6_05_57_PM.jpeg Bernard Dsouza https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/kjnb5hp7/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_12_at_6_06_45_PM.jpeg Dr Sowjanya Satish https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/qtrvqxth/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_12_at_6_07_29_PM.jpeg Prasanna Somi Reddy Satti https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/890lqet1/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_12_at_6_09_58_PM.jpeg Bindu S Chettur https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/ull48hum/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_12_at_6_09_28_PM.jpeg Shaikh Muzaffer https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/5rlz50hm/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_12_at_6_08_01_PM.jpeg Haider Amaan Haider https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/2q8fwwe9/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_12_at_6_08_23_PM.jpeg Khushwant Singh https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/jcqucdko/Rifa.jpeg Rifa Mohammed Ayub https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/5h8wcewl/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_12_at_6_10_42_PM.jpeg Smitha Rajesh https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/uvrmvgsr/WhatsApp_Image_2026_08_12_at_6_11_21_PM.jpeg Joanna Fernandes Gulf News en 2026-08-15T18:20:12.622+04:00 Indian expats in UAE share dreams for motherland on 80th Independence Day UAE, India, UAE, Indian expats, india https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-residents-what-you-need-to-know-this-evening-as-strait-of-hormuz-tensions-persist-1.500642103 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/lo0ukibk/34.jpg Last week, a top Iranian official laid out a laundry list of conditions for reopening the strait, including an end to the "war and aggression against Iran and its allies in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, and Iraq". Gulf News en 2026-08-15T17:51:39.197+04:00 UAE residents: What you need to know this evening as Strait of Hormuz tensions persist UAE, Mena, Israel, Lebanon, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-much-will-uae-businesses-pay-to-play-music-from-december-fees-explained-1.500642096 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/xmyjh0j7/Music Above 200 seats, businesses will pay an additional Dh20 for each seat, subject to an annual maximum of Dh6,000. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T17:38:21.759+04:00 How much will UAE businesses pay to play music from December? Fees explained UAE, Business, UAE businesses https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/devdutt-padikkal-hits-maiden-test-century-as-india-dominate-sri-lanka-1.500642078 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/hwepk63c/newsml_afp_com_20260815T110230Z_doc_c4qe9bu.jpeg India's Devdutt Padikkal celebrates after scoring a century during the first day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 15, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T17:35:38.163+04:00 Devdutt Padikkal hits maiden Test century as India dominate Sri Lanka Cricket, Sri Lanka https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/josh-hazlewood-joins-australias-300-test-wicket-club-1.500642079 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/a35eo4ab/newsml_afp_com_20260815T040831Z_doc_c4q24t7.jpeg Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood holds the ball aloft after taking six Bangladesh wickets on the third day of the first Test at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 15, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T17:18:47.136+04:00 Josh Hazlewood joins Australia’s 300-Test wicket club Cricket https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/bangladesh-seize-control-as-australia-stumble-in-darwin-test-1.500641911 https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-15/ugipamv0/newsml_afp_com_20260815T055655Z_doc_c4q24tb.jpeg Bangladesh bowler Hasan Mahmud (L) sends down a delivery on the third day of the first Test match against Australia at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 15, 2026. Gulf News en 2026-08-15T17:08:20.161+04:00 Bangladesh seize control as Australia stumble in Darwin Test Cricket, Bangladesh, Australia