How can parents tell if their child needs psychological help? Qatar school psychologist explains
Doha, Qatar: Feelings of anxiety, sadness, tension and behavioural changes can be a normal part of adolescence and adjusting to a new school environment, but students may need psychological support when such changes persist for weeks and begin affecting their daily lives, academic performance or se»»»
Dubai evening traffic alert: Heavy congestion builds on key roads towards Sharjah
Accidents and construction add to Wednesday evening delays on E11, Al Khail Road and E311 Dubai motorists are facing a slow journey home on Wednesday evening, with heavy traffic reported across several major routes and congestion worsening on roads towards Sharjah, according to Google Maps. Motoris»»»
Germany probes latest sabotage attacks on power grid
Frankfurt, Germany: German authorities were Wednesday investigating two similar attacks on electricity substations in different parts of the country, the latest suspected sabotage targeting critical infrastructure. Police launched a terrorism probe over the first incident, which saw improvised expl»»»
Heads or tails? $1 coin with Trump's face and gold finish to go on sale
The president's second term has come with several such brandings The $1 coin designed to celebrate America's 250th birthday and seemingly US President Donald Trump, whose face gazes from one side of the gold finish, will go on sale Wednesday, according the US Mint. The coin's design — Trump's visag»»»
Nepal flood death toll jumps to 1,204, with 4,216 missing: disaster authority
Kathmandu, Nepal: Devastating floods on the China-Nepal border killed at least 1,204 people in Nepal, with 4,216 still missing, the disaster authority said on Wednesday, a week after the disaster. Chinese state media reported 21 people killed in Tibet and 541 people missing on Wednesday, taking the»»»
Victims of bus incident in Egypt reach 22 deaths
Cairo: The number of victims as a result of the bus incident in the South Sinai Governorate of Egypt has reached 22 deaths and 28 injured. Egypt's Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP) stated that 13 injured were taken to Sharm El Sheikh International Hospital, 9 to Saint Catherine Hospital, whi»»»
Minister of State for Interior Affairs meets Minister for Overseas Pakistanis
Doha: Minister of State for Interior Affairs HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al-Thani met with Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Chaudhry Salik Hussain. The meeting discussed areas of cooperation of mutual interest and»»»
QSE index closes lower
Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed 101.52 points lower on Wednesday, down 1.03%, to settle at 9,751.31 points. Trading volume reached 87,368,852 shares, with turnover totaling QAR 244,829,111.195 through 15,960 transactions across all sectors. The shares of five companies advanced, w»»»
Qatar strongly condemns targeting of Saudi tanker SIDR
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Islamic Republic of Iran's targeting of the Saudi tanker (SIDR) while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and resulted in fatalities among the tanker's crew, considering this a blatant violation of the rules of international law and freedom»»»
Ministry temporarily closes hotel’s restaurant for expired food violation
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has ordered the temporary closure of a restaurant inside a hotel in Al Shahaniya Municipality for seven days after it was found using expired food. According to an administrative closure decision issued by Al Shahaniya Municipality, the restaurant, located »»»
Mohammed bin Rashid unveils AI Cabinet adviser as new government season begins
New system uses 32 AI assistants to analyse policies, legislation and strategies Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday chaired the first Cabinet meeting of the new government season, unveiling an »»»
European Commission Considering Reducing Gas Storage Capacity Level Amid Energy Crisis
The European Commission, amid ongoing tensions in the energy market, is considering reducing the target level for gas storage capacity set for EU countries from 80% to 66%, European Commission spokeswoman Anna-Kaisa Itkonen said on Wednesday. "Member states need to reach 80% and then they can decid»»»
US sailors descend on Thai resort town after months at sea
Arrival for five days of rest and recreation eagerly awaited in Pattaya Pattaya: Hundreds of US sailors disembarked in Thailand on Wednesday, visiting a resort town with a seedy reputation after a lengthy Middle East deployment that sparked concerns over conditions on board. The 5,000-strong crew o»»»
Abu Dhabi Police stage live security scenarios at ADIHEX 2026
Police aviation, K9 teams, mounted patrols, crime scene officers stage live demonstrations Visitors to the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 are getting a closer look at how Abu Dhabi Police respond to different incidents through a series of live security demon»»»
What was behind Europe’s mass ‘Russian drone’ hysteria?
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it a well-timed ploy to ramp up defense spending? Germany's evidence-free claim that a drone found lying between Ukrainian cargo planes on the canopy of Leipzig/Halle airport is part of a pattern. Last year's late-autumn drone sighting hysteria that swept across Norw»»»
Matter of Fact: May 6, 2026
Correction Gulf News wrongly published the following: The article published on Page 5 of the May 5 edition with the headline Dh1 billion boost for Dubai's creative sector should have read: Dubai's creative sectors resilience portfolio gives creatives space, grants and visibility. We apologise for t»»»
Qatar Airways, Priority Pass join to offer Beyond Business members enhanced airport lounge benefits
DOHA: Qatar Airways has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Priority Pass, the world’s largest independent airport lounge and travel experiences programme, to offer enhanced value and rewards to business travellers through its Beyond Business corporate travel programme. Beyond Bus»»»
Deadlock in UN succession battle could leave a vacuum
Divisions within the United Nations Security Council over who should be the organisation’s new secretary-general risk prolonged deadlock and a void after current post-holder António Guterres’s term expires on 31 December. According to confidential documents seen by Al Majalla, the United States doe»»»
Tiger Woods pleads guilty to reckless driving, license suspended
Washington, United States: Tiger Woods pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges of careless and reckless driving stemming from a rollover car crash in Florida in March and had his driver's license suspended for five years. "If you were to drive for any reason at all you would go immediately back to j»»»
Nepal embassy in Abu Dhabi appeals for flood aid, opens condolence book
UAE thanked for support as country steps up relief with $10m and relief flights Abu Dhabi: The Nepal Embassy in Abu Dhabi has appealed for financial support for victims of the devastating flash floods that struck Nepal on August 26. The Embassy has also opened a virtual condolence book for people i»»»
Qatar Olympic Committee honours 102 employees at ‘Journey and Achievement Ceremony 2026’
Doha: In the presence of HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), the QOC held its “Journey & Achievement Ceremony 2026” on Wednesday at its headquarters, celebrating its employees and recognising their dedication, outstanding performance and commitment to»»»
UAE airlines monitor Russian airspace after Ukraine's drone warning
flydubai says it is monitoring the situation and adjusting routes and schedules if needed Dubai: UAE airlines and passengers are watching developments in Russian airspace closely after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned airlines and insurers that the country’s skies are becoming increas»»»
Egypt condemns Iranian attacks on Arab countries
Cairo, Sept. 2 (SANA) Egypt on Wednesday condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, describing them as a violation of their sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a statement posted on X, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry warned that the attacks represent a dan»»»
School canteen employees were stealing food meant for children in Hungary, mayor caught them red-handed — Video
Four kitchen employees at a primary school in Gyömrő, Hungary were reportedly caught with large quantities of food intended for pupils, after the town’s mayor stopped them in the school car park. Mayor Szabolcs Kisberk called the police, and an investigation has been launched into the case. Kisberk»»»
Foreign Ministry Secretary-General meets Philippine Undersecretary for Administration
Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met Wednesday with Undersecretary for Administration at the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines HE Maria Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega, who is visiting Qatar. The meeting dis»»»
UAE highlights digital work permits for recruiting workers from abroad
Employers can apply online to recruit workers from outside the country Dubai: UAE employers seeking to recruit workers from abroad can obtain new work permits through a digital service designed to streamline overseas hiring procedures, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) said.»»»
ADX, Al Mabarrah partner to turn investments into lasting charity
Partnership creates a structured way to turn investments into social impact The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Al Mabarrah International Charitable Association to promote long-term humanitarian and community development initiatives in the UAE»»»
Macut, Mwinyi discuss advancement of Serbia-Tanzania cooperation
BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met on Wednesday in Belgrade with President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council of the United Republic of Tanzania Hussein Ali Mwinyi, noting that there is significant room for improving cooperation in agriculture, the food industry, digitalisatio»»»
Pakistan's Ambassador at EEF-2026: Technology Will Break Language Barriers
Pakistani art has already taken New York and London by storm — Moscow and Vladivostok are next, and the diplomat says technology will make it happen faster. VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Sputnik) - Pakistani cinema and music have yet to find their audience in Russia and other Eurasian markets. The key bottl»»»
Chairman of Qatar Media Corporation holds talks with Iran's Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: Chairman of the Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al-Thani held talks with Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the State of Qatar HE Ali Salehabadi. The talks took place in Doha on Wednesday and focused on media relations and cooperation between Qatar and Ira»»»
Ryan Reynolds, Adrien Grenier among stars to headline inaugural LIVEX 2026 in Abu Dhabi
Hollywood, tech and climate voices converge at inaugural LIVEX 2026 summit Hollywood star and entrepreneur Ryan Reynolds, actor and environmental advocate Adrien Grenier, YouTube co-founder Steve Chen and media personality Tucker Carlson are among the first high-profile speakers confirmed for LIVEX»»»
Qatar Cabinet condemns renewed Iranian attacks on neighbouring countries; approves draft law on cloud computing
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannad»»»
Saudi man honoured by Dubai Police after saving drowning victim in Dubai Creek
Abdulrazzaq Al Ruwaili praised for courage and swift action during Dubai Creek rescue Dubai: Dubai Police has honoured Saudi national Abdulrazzaq bin Zaal bin Jabr Al Ruwaili for his courage and swift action in saving a man from drowning in Dubai Creek. Brigadier Dr Hassan Suhail Al Suwaidi, Direct»»»
Cabinet renews Qatar's condemnation of Iranian attacks on neighbouring countries
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi, state»»»
Rezaei to Enemies: Iran’s New Strategy to Shatter Your Foundations
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei warned on Wednesday that Tehran’s new strategy is to shatter the enemies’ foundations. In a post on X, the Iranian security chief said in Persian: “With these struggles, not only will you not be able to get out of the depths of the he»»»
UAE internet: How Starlink compares with e&, du
Starlink brings satellite internet to the UAE, while e& and du rely on fibre and 5G Dubai: For years, UAE residents have largely had two choices for home internet: e& or du. Now, Starlink is set to add a very different option – internet delivered from space. The question for residents, businesses, »»»
Nepal tunnel rescuers hit dead ends as search for trapped workers continues
Rescue teams in Nepal were still searching Wednesday for hundreds of workers believed to have been trapped inside sprawling hydropower tunnels since the catastrophic flash flood that swept through the Himalayan region last week. Officials said that many of the tunnels remain totally blocked by mud »»»
Qatar participates in 18th meeting of GCC Customs Union Authority
Manama: The State of Qatar has participated in the 18th meeting of the Customs Union Authority of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held in Bahrain. Chairman of the General Authority of Customs and President of the Executive Council of the Customs Union Authority, HE Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Jamal, »»»
Dh20m and more: Big Ticket unveils September prizes
Big Ticket offers 26 prizes this month, with weekly cash wins, The Big Spin, luxury cars Dubai: Big Ticket has closed August on a high, with four winners sharing a total of Dh100,000 in the final round of the month’s weekly e-draws. As September begins, the draw is raising the excitement with 26 pr»»»
Lebanese Army Dismisses Israeli Disinformation Campaigns, Vows to Uphold Missions
The Lebanese Army on Wednesday has dismissed as fabricated reports circulated by hostile Israeli media outlets about it the Lebanese military positions and missions in southern Lebanon, stressing that such disinformation campaigns will not undermine the military institution’s cohesion or deter it f»»»
First Abu Dhabi Bank tests 24/7 cross-border payments with Citi
UAE bank uses tokenised deposits in live US dollar transactions through Swift Ledger Dubai: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has completed live US dollar transactions with Citi using tokenised bank deposits, as banks test technology that could allow cross-border payments to operate around the clock. Get »»»
Missile War Monitor: Odesa down to one ship a day as Russia closes Ukraine's export routes
Russia has been continuously attacking Ukraine with drones and missiles for 50 days and Kyiv has been under a non-stop bombardment, including day time attacks, for six days as President Vladimir Putin carries through on his “Pandora’s box” threat of unleashing a disproportionate retaliation for Ukr»»»
Which yurt is the best? Nationwide competition kicks off in Kyrchyn - | 24.KG
The national competition «Best Kyrgyz Yurt» has kicked off at ethnocultural village in Kyrchyn. It is part of the cultural program of the 6th World Nomad Games. Participants from various regions of Kyrgyzstan present traditional yurts and demonstrate their installation, design, and interior decorat»»»
‘I immediately went on YouTube’: Pakistani expat in Dubai wins on his second Big Ticket entry
Real estate broker shares prize with friends after randomly selected second-ever entry Dubai: A Pakistani expatriate living in Dubai has won a share of a Dh25,000 Big Ticket prize after buying his second-ever entry. Ghufran Javed, 33, has lived in Dubai with his family for the past 10 years and wor»»»
Qatar Airways signs memorandum of understanding with Priority Pass to offer beyond business members enhanced airport lounge benefits
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways has entered a Memorandum of Understanding with Priority Pass, the world’s largest independent airport lounge and travel experiences programme, to offer enhanced value and rewards to business travellers through its Beyond Business corporate travel programme. Beyond Busines»»»
Aoun says Lebanon must not waste opportunities on narrow interests
President Joseph Aoun signaled openness to all diplomatic pathways on Wednesday, stating that the primary objective of the ongoing negotiations with Israel is to spare Lebanon from war while protecting its national sovereignty. "I have outlined the core objectives of the negotiations: sparing Leban»»»
Issa meets Netanyahu in Israel
U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa met Tuesday evening in Israel with its prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The meeting was held in the presence of U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. Issa and Huckabee are playing a leading role in the negotiations between Lebanon and Israel. The meeting »»»
Migration opens new avenues for education, careers and business
Families, professionals and entrepreneurs are exploring international pathways Dubai: Education, career opportunities, business prospects and long-term residency are among the factors driving growing interest in overseas migration among families and professionals in the region. Migration advisers s»»»
Dubai International Holy Quran Award shortlists 424 contestants for 29th edition
Dubai Quran Award’s 29th edition draws 20,535 entries from 135 nationalities The Dubai International Holy Quran Award announced that 424 contestants representing 46 nationalities have advanced to the second stage of the award’s 29th edition for 2027. The event will run between September 1 and 14 th»»»
Affected by the floods in Nepal? Share your story with Gulf News
Have you or someone you know been affected by the situation in Nepal? Tell us your story Dubai: As the situation in Nepal continues to affect communities across the country, many people in the UAE are following developments closely, with family, friends and loved ones in the country. Gulf News woul»»»