Gulf News 10m

US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today

Rising Gulf tensions, new Hormuz curbs and what they mean for UAE residents Iran has threatened to widen the battlefield beyond the Strait of Hormuz, warning US warships and countries helping Washington, while a new “restricted zone” threatens to further complicate shipping through the Gulf. The co»»»

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Gulf News 18m

Abu Dhabi sets new Emirati hospitality standards for hotels from 2027

65 standards across eight stages of guest journey to be fully implemented in 2027 Abu Dhabi has launched new “Emirati Hospitality Standards” for hotels and hotel apartments across the emirate, with full implementation to begin in the first quarter of 2027 as part of efforts to embed Emirati culture»»»

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Gulf News 22m

Saudi Arabia bans 30 foods and drinks from school canteens

Education Ministry tightens food safety rules and pushes healthier choices for pupils Dubai: Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education has banned the sale and marketing of 30 food and drink items in school canteens, including processed meat, chips, cold tea and fizzy drinks, as part of new measur»»»

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Gulf News 22m

Oman introduces new EV charging fees of up to 120 baisa per kWh

New rates will vary according to charging capacity, with three tariff categories Dubai: Dubai: Oman will introduce regulated fees for electric vehicle charging from October 1, with motorists paying between 50 and 120 baisa per kilowatt-hour depending on the capacity and speed of the charger. The Mi»»»

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Gulf News 30m

‘We had to rebook our flights’: Dubai families rethink holidays after October break change

Shorter gap after summer sees some UAE parents opt for staycations and day trips Dubai: For some Dubai families, the October half-term break has meant going back to the drawing board, with schools bringing the holiday forward by a week and parents having to adjust travel and family plans made aroun»»»

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Gulf News 30m

UAE braces for 46°C heat as winds whip up blowing dust

NCM forecasts stronger winds on Tuesday, with fog and mist possible later this week Dubai: Temperatures are forecast to reach 46°C in parts of the UAE on Tuesday, with freshening winds expected to cause blowing dust during the day and clouds developing over eastern and southern areas, according to »»»

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The Peninsula 42m

Thai stock investor sentiment 'very bullish': August survey

Bangkok: According to a survey released Monday by the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (FETCO), confidence among investors in Thailand's stock market grew for the second straight month in August, boosted chiefly by consistent capital inflows, healthy corporate earnings, and governmen»»»

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Gulf News 53m

Empowered to lead: How Emirati women are shaping the UAE’s future

Decades of investment are opening pathways to expertise, leadership and innovation Emirati Women’s Day has never only been about individual achievement. It reflects something larger: a national belief that women are essential partners in building the UAE, strengthening its economy and shaping its f»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How US used Navy divers, underwater drones to clear Strait of Hormuz mines

Covert 4-month mission saw US teams hunt explosives on seabed, mostly under cover of nigh Dubai: For four months, largely under the cover of darkness, small teams of US Navy divers and SEALs carried out one of the most dangerous missions in the battle for the Strait of Hormuz: Hunting for mines ben»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Over 3,600 schools in 11 prefectures across Japan closed over heavy rain

Tokyo: Japan’s education ministry confirmed that a total of 3,661 schools across 11 prefectures were forced to close on Monday due to rainfall lashing eastern Japan and surrounding regions. As heavy rain lashed eastern Japan and elsewhere from the early hours of Monday, schools, including elementar»»»

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BNE 1h

Missile War Monitor: Zelenskiy says the war will continue, Russia shuts Volga airports

“We expect the war will continue,” Zelenskiy said in Kyiv on September 6, after US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner left without a deal. The pause the two governments agreed for the visit was widely read as a step towards stopping. It covered aerial strikes on Kyiv city and Moscow city, for t»»»

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Gulf News 1h

From Covid videos to 2.8m fans and Hyderabad airport detention: The meteoric rise of Nandu’s World

Family comedy brought billions of views before an airport detention changed the picture Dubai: A few years ago, Rama Nandana was making videos for fun from her home in Britain. Then came millions of followers, billions of views, a family turned into an online cast and even an appearance alongside o»»»

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Gulf News 1h

India joins US and 24 nations in global 6G alliance

Union Minister of State Prasada leads Indian team at G20 Innovation Ministers' meeting Washington, DC: India has joined the United States and 24 other nations in a global initiative to guide the development and deployment of next-generation 6G telecommunications networks, the US Department of Comme»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Brent crude oil nears $100 as US-Iran war chokes Hormuz, rattles oil markets

US-Iran clashes hit tankers, choke key Gulf route and lift crude prices Oil prices climbed to a six-week high as renewed fighting between the US and Iran intensified concerns about disruptions to crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude moving toward $97 a barrel. Brent crude, »»»

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Gulf News 2h

The most expensive decision is the one we never make

We measure the risks of acting, but rarely calculate what indecision costs us In 2021, a friend decided not to buy an apartment in Dubai. The market was climbing out of Covid and he did not believe it would last. A rebound, he called it. Everyone remembered 2008. He would rent another year, see whe»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

4,000-year-old Egyptian Old Kingdom tomb found at Saqqara

Cairo: Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of an ancient tomb dating back to the late Fifth Dynasty (2494–2345 BC) at the Mariette Cemetery north of Saqqara. According to a statement from Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the tomb, discovered by a joint Eg»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Jakarta airport and others reopen after volcanic ash crisis

Indonesia restores key routes after ash forced thousands of flight cancellations Indonesia's main airport and several other air travel hubs reopened early Tuesday after days of closure due to ash from a volcanic eruption, the Transport Ministry said. The ministry wrote on Instagram that the airport»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Arab League backs Qatar's bid for 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games

CAIRO: The Council of the Arab League at the ministerial level affirmed its support for the State of Qatar's bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The endorsement came in a resolution issued during the 166th Ordinary Session of the Arab League Council at the ministerial level, held Mon»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Iran says improved ballistic missile shows it will take preemptive action against threats

Iran’s Qassem Basir missile seen as ‘turning point’ amid rising Gulf tensions WASHINGTO: Iran state media on Monday said a ballistic missile with improved capabilities was demonstrating a new doctrine: Tehran “will take action against any threat, even before it is carried out.” The report by Iran’s»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Hostage French Foreign Legion soldier escapes guerrillas in Colombia after four-day trek

Bogota: A Colombian soldier serving in the French Foreign Legion who was held hostage by guerrillas successfully escaped his captors in Colombia, having fled on foot and traversed rebel-controlled territory during a four-day trek to reach safety, military sources stated. Jose Olger Melo Charry was »»»

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Gulf News 3h

US military sinks vessel linked to Ecuador’s powerful Los Choneros criminal ring, SouthCom says

US forces targets maritime logistics of Ecuador’s Los Choneros cartel US forces intercepted and sank a vessel in the Eastern Pacific that was allegedly being used as a floating refueling station for maritime drug-trafficking operations linked to Ecuador's Los Choneros criminal organisation, US Sout»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UK PM denounces 'politics of poison' after anti-migrant protests

Government vows firm response after masked crowds target migrant arrivals British Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged his Labour Party lawmakers to stop the "politics of poison seeping into our streets" after demonstrators tried to block the arrival of migrants, a media report said Monday. The protes»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Yutong boosts commitment to sustainable mobility through AEMOB 2026 participation

Tribune News Network Doha Yutong, a global leader in new energy commercial vehicles, on Monday participated in the AEMOB Forum in Qatar, in collaboration with the Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), highlighting its continued commitment to supporting Qatar’s transition toward smarter, cleaner, and mo»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Autonomous e-mobility forum kicks off

Tribune News Network Doha Undersecretary at the Ministry of Transport (MoT) Mohammed Abdullah Al-Maadeed on Monday inaugurated the 2nd edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB) 2026, which runs from September 7 to 9 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The MoT is the Host and St»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Autonomous e-mobility forum kicks off

Tribune News Network Doha Undersecretary at the Ministry of Transport (MoT) Mohammed Abdullah Al-Maadeed on Monday inaugurated the 2nd edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB) 2026, which runs from Septemb