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Milky Way arm captured from central Abu Dhabi at night

Astronomers used infrared imaging to cut through dust and reduce the effect of city light

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Infrared wavelengths are better able to penetrate that dust, allowing stars and regions that are harder to see in ordinary visible-light images to emerge more clearly.

UAE recalls 5,612 Jeep vehicles over possible fire risk

The recall covers 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models in the UAE

The recall centres on the electrical connection to the electro-hydraulic power steering pump, or EHPSP. In some affected vehicles, the connection may develop increased electrical resistance.

Mohammed bin Rashid attends Al Mansoori-Ghurair wedding

The reception was held by Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori to mark his son Mohammed’s wedding

Mohammed bin Rashid attends Al Mansoori - Al Ghurair wedding in Dubai

Abu Dhabi-based Nepali expat recalls flood ordeal

A rare family trip home turned into a desperate effort to help flood-hit communities

Vehicles carrying food and other essentials make their way through a damaged muddy road leading to Rasuwa in the aftermath of flash floods in Nepal's Nuwakot district on September 4, 2026.

Sheikh Humaid marks 45 years at helm of Ajman on Sunday

Sheikh Humaid assumed power in 1981 and has overseen decades of growth across Ajman

Over the decades that followed, Sheikh Humaid placed education among his principal priorities, supporting the expansion of schooling in the emirate and the education of women.

Why Abu Dhabi feels like home for this Egyptian expat

She built a life around culture, community, helping others find their place in the UAE

Eenas El Sheakh, founder and CEO of Eye on Cultures

Distracted driving linked to 22 road deaths in Sharjah

CCTV crash video highlights deadly impact of driver distraction in the emirate

Sharjah Police video shows sedan crashing into traffic island

The big Gulf News weekend sports preview

India v Pakistan in Dubai, Italian Grand Prix and top of the table UAE Pro League clash

Another big weekend of sport is here!

UAE denies involvement in Sudan war after UN report

UAE says it has supplied no arms or related materiel to any party since war began

The UAE reiterates that it is not involved in the civil war in Sudan, nor has it provided arms or any related materiel to any party in Sudan since the outbreak of the conflict in April 2023.

Abu Dhabi Dialogue puts migrant worker welfare in focus

Fair recruitment, social protection, and skills development among key priorities

The Philippine Department of Migrant Workers convened the Overseas Landbased Tripartite Consultative Committee on September 1

Pirlo named coach of the month in UAE Pro League

The Italian football legend led United FC to two wins in August

After an incredible start to life in the UAE Pro League, United FC manager Andrea Pirlo has been named coach of the month

UAE President congratulates Meloni on record tenure

Meloni’s government has become the longest-serving in the history of the Italian Republic

Sheikh Mohamed praised Meloni’s leadership and said she had contributed effectively to Italy’s continued development and the prosperity of its people.

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