Abu Dhabi announces partial road closures
Abu Dhabi: Motorists in the capital are being advised of temporary traffic changes as partial road closures come into effect along Al Fursan Street and Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street (E20) from Friday, April 10 to Monday, April 13, 2026. According to Abu Dhabi Mobility, the right lane heading towards A»»»
Abu Dhabi boosts liveability with major urban upgrades
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi City Municipality achieved significant milestones over the past year in the operations and maintenance sector, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance quality of life in line with the emirate’s rapid urban development. These efforts further reinforce its position as one o»»»
Beyond a ceasefire: What the Gulf expects from Iran talks
Despite the lack of clarity regarding the vision and strategic foundations underpinning the Islamabad negotiations scheduled for Friday between the United States and Iran, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries — foremost among them the United Arab Emirates — view the agreement between Tehran»»»
UAE to reassess global ties after Iran aggression, Gargash says
Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, said it was still too early to draw definitive lessons from the “brutal Iranian aggression,” while stressing that the country would continue to strengthen its national model and defensive capabilities. In a statement, Gargash sai»»»
Gaza Marks 6 Months of a Ceasefire That May Offer Lessons for the Iran War
Friday marks six months since Gaza's ceasefire deal took effect, a milestone largely lost in the confusion over the new and even more fragile ceasefire in the Iran war. The ravaged Palestinian territory of 2 million people has seen the most intense fighting stop between Israeli forces and Hamas-led»»»
Travel demand, soaring jet fuel costs could keep airfares high for months
Dubai: Travel demand, high jet fuel costs and limited flight capacity are pushing airfares sharply higher — and prices may stay elevated for months, aviation experts say. Passengers flying out of the UAE are already feeling the impact, with last-minute ticket prices surging far beyond pre-war level»»»
Emirates travel update: Dubai airline now operates flights to 100+ destinations
Dubai: Emirates has issued an operational update, confirming it is running a limited flight schedule across 100+ destinations as the airline adjusts services in response to ongoing disruptions. UAE carriers Etihad, Emirates, flydubai, and Air Arabia have been operating limited special flights on sa»»»
Nominations open for Gulf News and BeingShe's Excellence Awards 2026
Nominations are now open for the sixth edition of Excellence Awards that takes place at the Museum of the Future on June 12. For the first time, businesses across industries can submit their nominations for 20 corporate awards introduced this year, alongside 15 individual honours for women. This ex»»»
Sadyr Japarov: State is developing additional support measures for teachers - | 24.KG
The state is developing additional support measures for teachers. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced this during a working visit to Osh region, where he took part in a ceremony marking the start of construction of 10 secondary schools. According to him, Osh is experiencing a shortage o»»»
Ex-Bishkek City Council deputy seeks to restore mandate through court and CEC - | 24.KG
Former member of the Bishkek City Council, Zhanybek Asanbekov, has filed applications with the Administrative Court and the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums (CEC) in a bid to reinstate his deputy mandate. The CEC confirmed this information. As Asanbekov told 24.kg news agency, his a»»»
Japan plans to release additional oil reserves next month
Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced that her government plans to release additional volumes from oil reserves next May to help stabilize supply. Speaking during a Cabinet meeting Friday, Takaichi said the new release would follow a similar move carried out last month as part of »»»
Slight rise in temperatures
Tunis, April 10 (TAP) –The Weather, on Friday, will be clear to partly cloudy over most regions, with light to moderate winds blowing from the south.The sea will be slightly rough, and temperatures will rise slightly, with highs ranging between 23°C...»»»
Job hunting in the UAE? Experts share what makes a CV stand out to recruiters
Write a CV, not a story. I remember one of my first mentors saying these words, after going through my first CV. I had poured out my life story on those pages, elaborating on each and everything that I could, down to my school days. My mentor, at the time, had sighed and told me flatly, “Please kee»»»
Kerala court grants bail to filmmaker Ranjith in sexual misconduct case, a set back for #Metoo survivors?
Dubai: An Ernakulam court has granted bail to filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan in the sexual harassment case filed against him by a young actor, even as the development reignites concerns about accountability in the Malayalam film industry. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app »»»
President Japarov outlines measures to address school shortages in Osh region - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, during a working visit to Osh region, took part in a ceremony marking the start of construction of 10 secondary schools. He said that the laying of foundations for 10 educational institutions in Osh is an important event not only for the city but for the entir»»»
New Batken: Eco-city to be built on 760 hectares - | 24.KG
As part of the long-term program for development of Batken region, the initiative to build a new city of Batken aims to create comfortable and modern conditions for residents. The press service of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in Batken region reported. »»»
Mild daytime conditions, relatively cold night expected on Friday
DOHA: The Department of Meteorology has forecast that inshore conditions until 6pm on Friday will be hazy to misty in some areas at first, with moderate daytime temperatures and some clouds developing later, becoming relatively cold by night. Offshore, the weather is expected to be partly cloudy, w»»»
Bahrain Forum for Human Rights Condemns Saudi Executions as Political Repression
The Bahrain Human Rights Forum on Thursday condemned the execution of two Saudi detainees, describing the move as a dangerous escalation and part of a broader pattern of using capital punishment to silence political dissent. In a statement issued April 9, the Forum said Saudi authorities carried ou»»»
Israel Targets Last Litani Bridges, Raising Fears of South Lebanon Isolation
Israel is intensifying strikes on bridges over Lebanon’s Litani River, raising concerns it aims to isolate the entire area south of the river from the north, Lebanese officials and state media said. The Israeli military struck the Qasmiyeh coastal bridge, the last functioning crossing linking areas»»»
Macron set for first meeting with Pope Leo amid calls for peace in Middle East
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to have his first face-to-face meeting with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican Friday as the leader of the Roman Catholic church has criticised his fellow American, US President Donald Trump, for "unacceptable belligerence" during the Iran war. Macron has called for»»»
Man takes wife to court over Dh5.8m after she sells family home with power of attorney
Dubai: A man has filed a lawsuit against his wife seeking more than Dh5.8 million in financial and moral compensation, alleging she transferred ownership of their family home to herself and later sold it while he was abroad, a claim that was ultimately dismissed by a civil court in Dubai. Get updat»»»
Gold Set for Third Weekly Gain as US Rate Outlook Offsets Dollar Strength
Gold steadied on Friday as US-Iran ceasefire uncertainty lingered, but the metal stayed on course for a third consecutive weekly climb as investors priced in earlier and deeper US rate cuts, supporting non-yielding bullion. Spot gold held its ground at $4,764.54 per ounce by 0532 GMT. The metal, ho»»»
Trump Slams Right-Wing Commentators Who Oppose Iran War
US President Donald Trump on Thursday angrily lashed out at multiple well-known conservative commentators who have criticized his war against Iran, slamming his onetime allies as attention-seeking "NUT JOBS." "They're stupid people, they know it, their families know it, and everyone else knows it, »»»
Former Iranian Foreign Minister Dies from Attack Wounds
A former Iranian foreign minister, Kamal Kharazi, died Thursday from wounds suffered in US-Israel strikes on April 1, Iranian media reported. Kharazi, 81, had been serving as the head of the Strategic Council for International Relations, which is part of the foreign ministry. The veteran diplomat, »»»
Russia’s Putin Announces Orthodox Easter Ceasefire, Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Agrees
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a 32-hour ceasefire over a two-day period for Orthodox Easter and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv would abide by the measure. The ceasefire for Orthodox Easter celebrations on Sunday coincides with a pause in US-led effo»»»
Sleepy seal diverts traffic in Australian seaside town
Sydney, Australia: Traffic in a seaside Australian town was briefly diverted on Friday when a local seal decided to take a nap on the road. The dozy pinniped was spotted snoozing on a road in Dromana in the southern state of Victoria. Local police placed cones around the seal -- known to some local»»»
Emrić Warns of Negative Impact of Nuclear Facility Near BiH Border
Member of the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of BiH Jasmin Emrić stated yesterday that any nuclear facility on the border with BiH would have negative consequences for life and the prospects of the region. “We believe that any nuclear facility, whether a storage site or a di»»»
Trump vs Pope Leo XIV: A rare clash over Iran war
Donald Trump is accustomed to criticism from coast to coast - Democrats, disaffected Republicans, late-night comedians, massive protests. Yet in his second presidency, Trump’s most influential American critic doesn’t live in the country but at the Vatican. It’s an unprecedented situation, with the »»»
Sleepy Seal Diverts Traffic in Australian Seaside Town
Traffic in a seaside Australian town was briefly diverted on Friday when a local seal decided to take a nap on the road. The dozy pinniped was spotted snoozing on a road in Dromana in the southern state of Victoria. Local police placed cones around the seal -- known to some locals as Sammy -- who c»»»
Overpass in Bishkek: Demolition of 64 structures begins for new interchange - | 24.KG
Demolition of 64 structures has begun at the intersection of Molodaya Gvardiya Boulevard and Leo Tolstoy Street in Bishkek, where a new transport interchange with an overpass bridge is planned. The Bishkek City Hall’s press service reported. The project affects both private and municipal lands, som»»»
First Awake Craniotomy at King’s College Hospital Dubai marks new era in brain surgery
In a significant advancement for healthcare in the UAE, King’s College Hospital London Dubai has successfully performed its first awake craniotomy, a highly specialised brain surgery carried out while the patient remains awake and conscious. The complex five-hour procedure was led by a US trained s»»»
On This Day, April 10: 'Great Gatsby' by Fitzgerald published - UPI.com
On April 10, 1925, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald was published. 1 of 7 | Leonardo DiCaprio arrives on the red carpet for the premiere of "The Great Gatsby" at Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center in New York City on May 1, 2013. On April 10, 1925, the book "The Great Gatsby," written by F.»»»
Emirates travel update: Flights adjusted across over 100 destinations
Emirates has issued an operational update, confirming it is running a limited flight schedule across more than 100 destinations as the airline adjusts services in response to ongoing disruptions. Passengers are advised to check the latest flight status and booking options as the Dubai-based carrier»»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Saudi oil output hit as attacks disrupt key facilities, raising fresh global supply fears
Dubai: Saudi Arabia said recent attacks linked to Iran have damaged key parts of its energy network, cutting production capacity and disrupting exports at a time when global supply is already strained. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.An energy ministry official said st»»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Fashion Fund Unveils New Identity as Saudi Arabia's First Fashion Investment Fund
The Fashion Fund unveiled its new identity under the name “ZYA Fund,” marking Saudi Arabia's first private equity fund dedicated to the fashion sector. The fund was established through a partnership between the Cultural Development Fund (CDF) and Merak Capital. The Fund's Board of Directors held it»»»
Melania Trump Blasts ‘Lies’ Linking Her to Epstein
US First Lady Melania Trump made a surprise statement on Thursday denying any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, or that she herself was a victim of the convicted sex offender. The 55-year-old's rare on-camera remarks at the White House came out of the blue, in an extraordinary intervention in a»»»
Citizen ‘Frog Patrol’ Helps Amphibians Survive a Dangerous Road Journey in Poland
On rainy spring nights in a forest near the Polish capital, a citizen “Frog Patrol” springs into action — humans helping amphibians survive dangerous road crossings for a chance to enjoy millennia-old mating rituals. As warmer weather comes to Mlochowski Forest, 30 kilometers (19 miles) west of War»»»
Oil prices jump back toward $100 on Mideast ceasefire doubts
LONDON — Oil prices jumped and most stock markets fell Thursday as investors weighed the prospects of a shaky Middle East ceasefire lasting the Strait of Hormuz fully reopening.Traders were also locking in profits from Wednesday's relief rally as the first-quarter earnings season gets under way, wh»»»
IMF expects to provide vulnerable economies hit by Iran war up to $50b
WASHINGTON, United States — The International Monetary Fund expects to have to provide up to $50 billion in immediate financial assistance to countries affected by the Middle East war, its managing director said on Thursday, with the crisis likely to have lasting economic effects."Given the spillov»»»
Al Sadd confident in QSL title push, shift focus to ACL Elite test against Al Hilal
Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd remain firmly on course to retain the Qatar Stars League (QSL) title, but their attention is already turning to a crucial AFC Champions League (ACL) Elite showdown against Al Hilal. Coach Roberto Mancini rewarded his players with a day off after Al Sadd defeated Al Sailiya 3-1 »»»