UAE fuel prices out today: What to expect at the pump in September
Dubai: UAE motorists will find out September petrol and diesel prices today, with the latest oil-market moves pointing to a finely balanced outlook after Brent crude ended August's final full trading week sharply lower. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click »»»
Gaza families keep vigil as rodents and pests infest displacement camps
LONDON: In Gaza’s tent camps, sleep has become a shift. Parents take turns through the night, not for warmth or safety from bombardment, but to watch for rats, scorpions and snakes. For thousands of displaced families, the alternative can be waking to find a child bitten — or worse. “Every summer, »»»
Can WhatsApp texts and voice messages prove a debt in Qatar? Lawyer answers
Doha, Qatar: Proving a debt is not necessarily limited to having a written document, as other means of proof that could be utilized include text messages, the debtor's acknowledgment of the debt, witness testimonies, and bank transfers, as well as other forms of evidence that could hold weight in c»»»
Jessica Pegula shakes off nerves to win her opening match at the US Open vs. Elena-Gabriela Ruse
NEW YORK: Third-ranked Jessica Pegula shook off nerves that contributed to a slow start against Elena-Gabriela Ruse, winning her opening match at the US Open on Sunday in straight sets.Leading off at Arthur Ashe Stadium, the 32-year-old American missed her first nine opportunities to break Ruse but»»»
UAE participates in Sweden’s World Water Week
The United Arab Emirates participated this week in World Water Week 2026 in Stockholm, as part of preparations for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, which will be held in Abu Dhabi this December. The UAE participated with an official delegation led by Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of »»»
4 Palestinians shot in settler attack on Al-Mughayyir near Ramallah
LONDON: Four Palestinian young men were wounded by live fire Sunday after Israeli settlers attacked the occupied West Bank village of Al-Mughayyir, northeast of Ramallah, local Palestinian sources said. Groups of settlers entered the village and attacked residents’ vehicles, the sources told the of»»»
Como spoil Allegri's Napoli home debut
Naples, Italy: Como pulled off their latest feat of Serie A giant-killing on Sunday as a 2-1 win at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona ruined Napoli head coach Massimiliano Allegri's home debut. Martin Baturina fired Cesc Fabregas' enterprising side into a deserved lead in the 17th minute as chances»»»
Presidential directives on developer commitments boost confidence in Egypt’s real estate market
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s directives to closely monitor real estate developers’ compliance with contractual commitments have been welcomed by industry leaders, who said the move could strengthen market discipline, protect buyers and enhance confidence in the sector. Al-Sisi directed»»»
Egypt ranks among major global fertilizer producers, exporters: Industry minister
Egypt’s fertilizer industry benefits from strong manufacturing capabilities, stable energy supplies and abundant natural resources, while the country is also working to increase domestic sugar production and expand exports, Industry Minister Khaled Hashem said during a visit to Suez. During his cur»»»
DMCC establishes lab-grown diamond vertical
DMCC – the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai – has formally established its Lab-Grown Diamond Vertical, creating a dedicated platform for an industry whose rapid expansion is increasingly being driven by advanced manufacturing and technology »»»
At least 7 dead after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus - UPI.com
At least 7 people died Sunday after their ferry capsized off northern Cyprus. Image courtesy of UPI Aug. 30 (UPI) -- At least seven people have died following a ferry capsized off northern Cyprus on Sunday, according to media reports. Northern Cyprus Prime Minister Unal Ustel said 237 out of the 26»»»
Qatar, Japan sign exchange of official memorandum on air services agreement
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar and Japan signed an exchange of official memorandum concerning the amendment of the Air Services Agreement, with an annex amending the air route schedule. The exchange of official memorandum was signed by In Charge of Managing Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) Mo»»»
Heat to focus across Mississippi Valley, mid-Atlantic ahead of Labor Day weekend - UPI.com
A person sits in Washington Square Park dressed for hot and humid temperatures in New York City on May 19. Warm temperatures are expected to return to the region. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo The heat dome that scorched parts of the West last week will focus across the Mississip»»»
Over 80% of Gaza's water and drainage networks decimated: Palestinian official
Gaza: The Gaza Strip could be plagued by an aggravated environmental disaster amid the devastation of over 80% of its water and drainage networks, warned Saeed Al Aklouk, the official responsible for water and wastewater monitoring at the Ministry of Health in Gaza. In remarks cited by the Palestin»»»
Jordanian woman jailed for biting husband and hitting him with glass vase
Dubai: A Jordanian court sentenced a woman to two weeks in jail for biting her husband and striking him on the head with a glass vase during a family dispute, according to court documents. The case began after the husband filed a complaint against his wife, supported by a medical report showing tha»»»
Veteran Egyptian actor Mohamed El Tagy dies at 72 after long career in television and film
Dubai: Egyptian actor Mohamed El Tagy died on Sunday at the age of 72 after a period of illness, ending a decades-long career spanning television, cinema and theatre, Egyptian media reported. A source at Egypt's Actors Syndicate confirmed his death, saying El Tagy had suffered from several health p»»»
QSE index closes 0.13% lower
Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed 13.19 points lower on Sunday, down 0.13%, to settle at 9,863.10 points. Trading volume reached 147,913,583 shares, with turnover totaling QR 286,439,071.505 through 13,520 transactions across all sectors. Shares of 32 companies advanced, while 18 de»»»
Live update – Iran’s supreme leader calls for Muslim unity against US and Israel – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo- 40th islamic conference in Tehran Here is the latest : Iran’s supreme leader called on Muslim countries to stand together against Israel and the United States, imploring them to “know your real enemy.” A tanker vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. Israel’s Shin Bet s»»»
Mohammed bin Rashid visits Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2026
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today visited the 23rd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), which is being held at ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi. Running until September 6 »»»
Arab Book Award draws 835 nominations from 44 countries in fourth edition
Doha: The Arab Book Award said it had received 835 nominations across the award's two categories for its fourth edition in 2026, demonstrating the broadening scope of participation and the diversity of advanced Arab scholarly and intellectual output submitted for the award. Launched by the State of»»»
UAE, Egyptian central banks say they are coordinating on Banque Misr after US Treasury notice
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates and Egyptian central banks are coordinating with regard to Banque Misr, they said on Sunday, after the US Treasury said it was cutting off all the bank’s UAE branches from dollar transactions over its dealings with Iran. Banque Misr will take all necessary me»»»
JITOA, Emirates sign tourism cooperation MoU
AMMAN — Jordan Inbound Tour Operators Association (JITOA) on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Emirates Airline in Jordan, aimed to deepen cooperation and support the Kingdom's tourism promotion efforts in overseas markets.According to an association statement, JITOA Chairman N»»»
Banque Misr UAE branches to operate normally as central banks affirm coordination
Dubai: Banque Misr’s branches in the UAE will continue to conduct all their operations normally, the UAE and Egyptian central banks said on Sunday, following a US Treasury decision concerning the lender’s UAE branches. The Central Bank of the UAE and the Central Bank of Egypt affirmed their full an»»»
Israeli settlers take over Palestinian recreational park in West Bank
LONDON: Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank took over an EU-funded public park used by Palestinian residents of Kafr Ni’ma village, west of Ramallah, and installed an iron gate at its entrance on Sunday. Raafat Khalifa, the head of the village council, said the 2500-sq.-meter area was develo»»»
ADIHEX 2026: Rare photos and documents highlight UAE’s hunting and equestrian heritage
Abu Dhabi: Rare photographs, historical documents and traditional weapons are offering visitors to the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 a look back at the UAE’s long connection with hunting, falconry, horse racing and camel racing. The National Archives and Li»»»
NASA launches Roman telescope on cosmic mapping mission
Washington, United States: NASA launched its new flagship space telescope on Sunday, embarking on a multi-year mission to create an unprecedented map of the cosmos and shed light on some of the biggest mysteries in physics. Designed to take a panoramic view of the vast reaches of space, the Roman S»»»
French visitor arriving from London caught with 1,603 drug-soaked sheets in Kuwait
Dubai: Customs officers at Kuwait International Airport have arrested a French visitor arriving from London after allegedly finding 1,603 sheets of paper soaked in a narcotic substance in his luggage, authorities said. The seizure was made at Terminal 4, where customs officers stopped the French na»»»
Oman's electricity production rises 8.5 percent
Muscat: Total electricity production in the Sultanate of Oman rose by 8.5 percent through the end of July, reaching 31,732.5 gigawatt-hours compared to 30,354.6 gigawatt-hours during the same period last year. Data issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) showed that Musc»»»
Strong public turnout marks fifth day of Damascus International Fair
Damascus, Aug. 30 (SANA) The 63rd Damascus International Fair continued Sunday at Damascus Fairgrounds, marking its fifth day amid a strong turnout and a high level of readiness by service, security and medical teams to ensure smooth movement and visitor safety. Saturday, the first day the Fair ope»»»
Amir receives phone call from Lebanese President
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call today from President of the Republic of Lebanon HE General Joseph Aoun. During the call, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them. In this regard, HE the Lebane»»»
Video: Dubai opens new bridge connecting Sheikh Rashid Road to 2nd December Street
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new bridge from Sheikh Rashid Road to 2nd December Street, Dubai Media Office tweeted on Sunday. The 1,000-metre bridge includes two traffic lanes with a capacity of up to around 3,000 vehicles per hour. The project will help improve traffic »»»
DMT reopens key E20 interchange in time for school year
The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced that the interchange connecting Khalifa City and Zayed City over the E20 has reopened in time for the school year. A significant portion of the highway from and to Abu Dhabi City will have two additional lanes accessible to motorist»»»
Endowments Ministry launches "Meshka" app offering 50 digital services to public
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has launched the "Meshka" digital services application as a unified online platform that enables the public to access a wide diversity of religious and guidance services through a modern and user-friendly experience. In a statement Sunday,»»»
Google Maps renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America' in US — but not Canada
Google redesignated Lake Ontario as "Lake America" on maps seen by US users on Sunday after US President Donald Trump announced he was renaming the body of water, with a Canadian official slamming the cross-border tensions as "absolutely backwards." People in Canada will still see Lake Ontario, the»»»
Gaza hosts ‘Palestine Loves the UAE’ event celebrating Emirati support, ties
Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 organised the 'Palestine Loves the UAE' event in the Gaza Strip, with broad participation from dignitaries and prominent community figures, in an atmosphere combining Palestinian heritage, art, music and entertainment. The event expressed feelings of affection and grat»»»
Philippine province of Tarlac placed under state of calamity amid heavy rains
Manila: Tarlac province in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines has been placed under a state of calamity due to continuous heavy rain and widespread flooding caused by the southwest monsoon, Governor Christian Yap announced on Sunday. The declaration allows local authorities to access emerg»»»
How ‘hidden VIP Pass’ helps neurodivergent families navigate daily life
Dubai: For many families raising neurodivergent children, navigating everyday life can present challenges that often go unnoticed by others. From crowded public spaces to long queues and travel-related stress, simple daily activities can require careful planning and extra support. In the UAE, howev»»»
Israeli forces demolish care home for the elderly in southern Lebanon’s Marjayoun
LONDON: The Israeli army demolished a care home for the elderly in southern Lebanon on Saturday and carried out additional strikes and demolitions across the border region, Lebanese media reported. The social care home was in the town of Houla in the Marjayoun district, according to Lebanon’s state»»»
Iran war's economic toll: Investors shrug, travellers pay more and hunger risks grow
New York: As the US and Israel relentlessly bombed Iran in the opening days of war, the most dramatic predictions of the conflict’s toll were unsparing: surging oil prices, worldwide recession and economic catastrophe. But six months into the conflict, the direst predictions haven’t come true even »»»
Capsized ferry off Northern Cyprus has 'completely sunk': official
Girne Kepuveia, Cyprus: A passenger ferry that capsized off Northern Cyprus on Sunday has "completely sunk to a depth of 514 metres", a local official said, after another official said seven people had died. Erhan Arikli, transport minister for the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cypru»»»
Hawi surpasses 111,000 members as hobby clubs grow across Saudi Arabia
ALKHOBAR: Saudi Arabia’s National Portal for Hobbies, Hawi, has surpassed 111,000 registered members as organized hobby communities continue to expand rapidly across the Kingdom. An initiative of the Quality of Life Program, the platform has now registered 111,167 members, 3,533 hobby clubs, and 4,»»»
Ajman Police shares essential home safety tips before travelling
Heading off on holiday? Passport: check. Suitcase: check. Home prepared for your grand disappearance? That’s the bit Ajman Police would rather you didn’t forget. As part of its Safe & Secure Summer campaign, Ajman Police is reminding residents that keeping your home safe before travelling takes mor»»»
MOI reminds students of safety guidelines for school bus journeys
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has reminded students and families of key safety measures to follow while travelling to and from school, stressing that ensuring students’ safety is a shared responsibility. As part of its back-to-school safety awareness campaign, the Ministry urged stude»»»
Nepal flood death toll rises to 781
Devastating floods near the border with China killed at least 781 people in Nepal, its disaster authority said on Sunday, with 2,502 people missing as rescue efforts continued for a fifth day. Chinese state media earlier confirmed 16 dead in Tibet and 546 people missing following Wednesday's disast»»»
Nepal warns of possible fresh flooding as communities grapple with devastation
DHADING: Authorities in Nepal warned of possible fresh flooding on Sunday and urged residents in flood-affected districts to remain on high alert after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River. Flood warning notices were sent to people’s phones early Sunday as rescue crews worked to clear a major »»»
Nepal rescuers advance towards trapped tunnel workers
Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepali rescuers drilled, dug and used explosives on Sunday in a bid to reach dozens of hydropower workers believed trapped in tunnels swamped by flood debris, racing against time to find survivors. Rescue operations entered their fifth day since the floods hit the Nepal-China bord»»»
Sharjah Al Maleh Festival revives UAE’s centuries-old fishing traditions and maritime heritage
Sharjah: Traditional boatbuilding, sail-making and fish salting drew visitors to Dibba Al Hisn as the 13th Al Maleh and Fishing Festival showcased maritime skills that sustained generations of UAE coastal communities. The festival, which concluded on Sunday, brought together more than 80 exhibitors»»»
UAE temperature crosses 50°C as Bada Dafas records day’s highest reading
Dubai: Temperatures in the UAE crossed the 50°C mark on Sunday, with Bada Dafas in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafrah region recording the country’s highest temperature at 50.1°C, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The peak was recorded at 1:30pm UAE time, as intense late-summer heat persis»»»
How to beat the UAE traffic surge expected as 1.27 million students go back to school
Dubai: A record 1.277 million students head back to classrooms across the UAE from Monday, and the return could not come at a busier time for the country's roads. Over the past week, families who travelled abroad during the summer break have been streaming back into the country, offices have been f»»»
Nepal floods: Teacher rang the bell, 1,643 children escaped. Minutes later, school was swept away
Dubai: When Rajendra Dawadi heard that a wall of water was racing towards his school, he rang the bell and ordered 1,643 children to run for higher ground. Minutes later, the flood tore through the valley, destroying buildings, bridges and the school itself. Every one of the children survived. Days»»»