Dubai: As his son struggled to stay alive in a deep, water-filled ditch on a foggy Noida night, Rajkumar Mehta could do little more than listen to his desperate cries over the phone. “Papa, mujhe bacha lo,” 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta kept saying — words his father says will haunt hi»»»

Dubai: Pakistan’s rice exports staged a strong rebound in December 2025, rising 14 per cent month-on-month compared to November, driven largely by a more than 50 per cent surge in Basmati shipments, Dawn reported. The sharp pickup helped Pakistan overtake Vietnam to become the world’s third-largest»»»

Dubai: A massive fire that broke out at Gul Plaza shopping mall on Karachi’s MA Jinnah Road late Saturday has killed at least six people, including a firefighter, with authorities warning that the toll could rise as rescue and cooling operations continue. The fire erupted at around 10:45pm on Satur»»»

Dubai: President Donald Trump on Saturday openly called for an end to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s 37-year rule, escalating US rhetoric against Iran’s leadership even as nationwide protests appear to have waned following a deadly crackdown that rights groups say killed thousands. “It’s time to look for»»»

Dubai: An IndiGo Airlines flight travelling from Delhi to Bagdogra made an emergency landing at Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport on Sunday after a bomb threat was reported onboard, Indian media reports said. The threat was issued through a handwritten note found inside the air»»»

Dubai: A 27-year-old software engineer, Yuvraj Mehta, died in a tragic accident in Greater Noida after his car plunged into a deep, water-filled ditch late on Friday night. Dense fog, poor visibility, and the absence of reflectors or proper barricading along the road are being cited as key factors »»»

Passport power is shifting in 2026, with India rising to 80th and Pakistan climbing to 98th in the Henley Passport Index, while the Philippines now enjoys access to 78 countries. The UAE has introduced automatic degree recognition for graduates of 34 local universities and is gearing up for a major»»»

Dubai: Households may feel the climate transition most sharply through two everyday pressure points in 2026, electricity bills and insurance availability. A new cross-sector outlook on sustainable finance trends points to a more pragmatic energy shift, shaped by energy security, rising power demand»»»

LONDON, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- The first full-sized autonomous helicopter completed its maiden flight with the aircraft, specialized in tracking submarines, carrying out high-risk missions.British Royal Navy (RN) said, in a statement on Friday, the helicopter, named Proteus, was developed through a progr»»»

A man has gone on trial in Germany charged with driving his car into a crowd of people in the city of Munich last year, killing two people. The 25-year-old man, named only as Farhad N, in line with German privacy laws, is an Afghan national. Prosecutors say that on the morning of 13 February 2025, »»»

A 17-year-old in China has been sentenced to six years in prison after spotting and ruthlessly exploiting a loophole in an online shopping platform’s refund policy, turning bogus returns into a personal cash machine. Over the course of the scam, the teenager filed a staggering 11,900 fake refund re»»»

Gulf News is kicking off 2026 with a subscription offer designed around what matters most to its newspaper readers. For Dh625, subscribers can enjoy a full year of Gulf News, with a massive Dh1,600 back in vouchers across lifestyle, education, and wellness partners. “This subscription isn’t just ab»»»

Police officers in Bishkek’s Oktyabrsky district stopped the illegal sale of potent medications. The investigation was prompted by information from the Drug Control Service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek that an unknown woman, referred to as N., was selling prohibited substan»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE edged lower on Friday morning, offering buyers a brief pause after a sharp run that pushed rates to record territory earlier this week. At 9.30 am, 24-karat gold stood at Dh554.25 a gram, down from Dh556 on Thursday, while 22-karat slipped to Dh513.25 from Dh514.75. (C»»»

Tropical Storm "Ada" continues to move slowly north-northwestward over the Philippine Sea east of Eastern Visayas, weather trackers said citing latest satellite data. Affected regionsMeanwhile, class suspensions or shifts to alternative modes have been declared, and currently apply in Bicol Region »»»

Dubai: Luxury car brands are moving beyond the showroom and into the skyline, using branded residential towers to turn design identity into real estate value and lock in wealthy buyers who want a lifestyle package, not only a home. Developers in Dubai and the wider UAE have leaned into the trend, p»»»

Dubai An Air India Airbus A350 suffered damage to one of its engines on Thursday after it sucked in an unsecured baggage container while taxiing in dense fog at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, forcing the aircraft to be grounded and triggering a probe by aviation authorities, Indian me»»»

Dubai: Sharjah is moving to scale up solar power capacity. A new joint development agreement between BEEAH and Masdar outlines a pipeline of utility-scale solar projects across the emirate, adding momentum to the UAE’s clean energy buildout. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bala»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) has announced new gold resource additions totalling 7.8 million ounces across four sites in the Kingdom, supporting the company’s accelerating push to expand domestic mineral reserves and build a world-class gold franchise. The growth is driven by target»»»

Dubai: After more than two years of devastating war, Gaza is moving into a critical and uncertain new chapter. The United States says the ceasefire plan brokered under President Donald Trump is entering phase two — a stage that goes beyond silencing the guns and aims to dismantle Hamas’ rule, rebui»»»

Dubai: Travel between India and Saudi Arabia is set to become simpler from February, with a new codeshare agreement unlocking more flight options, smoother connections and easier onward travel for passengers flying between the two countries. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bala»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s most heavily used Metro station is set for a major capacity boost, with plans now confirmed to expand the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station to handle sharply rising passenger volumes during peak periods such as New Year’s Eve, public holidays and major events. Sign up for our dai»»»

Some 75% of South Koreans registered as separated from family in the North have died of old age, government data showed Thursday. In this 2018 file photo, North Korean women react after seeing off a family member during a reunion at the Mount Kumgang resort, North Korea. Pool File Photo by O Jongch»»»

Improving Romanian-Polish cooperation on the eastern European flank was one of the topics discussed on Wednesday at a meeting of Chairman of the Romanian Senate Mircea Abrudean and Polish Defence Minister Wladislaw Kosiniak-Kamysz."In the context of my visit to Poland, at this morning's meeting wit»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices steadied on Thursday morning after touching fresh records earlier this week, with traders and consumers digesting a sharp run-up that pushed rates to historic levels. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Ind»»»

Dubai: Nervous about flying? AirlineRatings.com’s 2026 safety rankings name Etihad as the world’s safest full-service airline, with top performers separated by increasingly narrow margins. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The list evaluates 320 airlines worldwide and re»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits with Ukrainian soldiers during a visit to the Donetsk region of Ukraine in December 2022. Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said 2 million Ukrainians are wanted for dodging the country’s draft in addition to the 200,000 who have gone AWOL. Fil»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has informed Iran it will not allow its airspace or territory to be used to attack it, two sources close to the kingdom's government told AFP on Wednesday, as Washington threatens Tehran with possible military strikes. The message was conveyed as the United States warned it coul»»»

Dubai: Iran’s protests, which began as demonstrations over worsening economic conditions, have intensified into one of the most serious challenges to clerical rule in decades, drawing a deadly response from security forces and pushing the country toward a broader confrontation with the outside worl»»»

Dubai: The United States has begun withdrawing some personnel from key military bases in the Middle East as a precautionary measure amid sharply rising regional tensions linked to Iran, a US official told Reuters on Wednesday. The move follows warnings from Tehran that it would strike American base»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has officially opened its first Six Flags theme park, unveiling a lineup of record-breaking rides that place the Kingdom firmly on the global thrill-seeker map. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Six Flags Qiddiya City, located southwest of Riyadh, wel»»»

Dubai: What began as a routine lunch break — reheating palak paneer in a shared microwave — ended in a courtroom victory, a $200,000 settlement, and a hard-won affirmation of dignity for two Indian doctoral students in the United States. For Aditya Prakash and Urmi Bhattacharyya, both PhD scholars »»»

Dubai: Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar has announced that the tender for the construction of Dubai Creek Tower will be launched within the next three months, marking a significant step forward for one of the emirate’s most ambitious architectural projects. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, C»»»

Dubai: Jadwa Investment has announced the launch of a new GCC-focused private credit fund targeting up to SAR 750 million ($200 million), marking a significant expansion of its alternative investment offering in the region. The fund, named Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Credit Fund, has successfully»»»

Dubai: With protesters — many of them young — reportedly being shot at close range and the death toll continuing to rise, attention is focusing on the force accused of steering Iran’s repression even as US President Donald Trump threatens action against Tehran. That force is Iran’s Islamic Revoluti»»»

Dubai: The United States has designated Muslim Brotherhood organisations in Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon as “terrorist” groups, sharply escalating Washington’s campaign against actors it says threaten regional security and Israeli interests. The move comes amid the Gaza war and wider regional escalati»»»

Dubai: Emirates has unveiled a special new Airbus A380 design celebrating its long‑standing association with world tennis. The livery, inspired by the four Grand Slam tournaments, brings the sport’s colour and energy to the skies as the Dubai airline strengthens its global brand through sports part»»»

Business leaders with investments in inter-Korean projects called Wednesday for lifting sanctions on doing business with North Korea. In this May 2023 photo, the Kaesong Industrial Complex is seen from the South Korean border city of Paju. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo Businesspeople»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai climbed to a fresh all-time high on Wednesday morning, extending a rally that has gathered pace since the start of the year as investors seek safety amid geopolitical tension and uncertainty around US monetary policy. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices »»»

Dubai: Parkin is introducing several digital enhancements designed to make parking more efficient for residents, visitors, and businesses. The company’s latest update integrates multiple permit services directly into the Parkin app, allowing customers to manage parking access through one unified pl»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Iranian protesters to continue their demonstrations, promising that "help is on its way" without providing details. The statement comes amid reports that nearly 2,000 people have been killed in a crackdown following weeks of anti-government protests»»»

Abu Dhabi: Homes built today must be designed to cope with higher temperatures and tougher climate conditions, because climate adaptation has become a business necessity rather than a future consideration, Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group CEO of Aldar, said on Tuesday. Sign up for our daily business newslet»»»

Dubai: Freezing rain caused widespread travel disruptions across Central Europe on Tuesday, forcing the temporary suspension of flights at several major airports and disrupting rail and road traffic as a severe winter spell tightened its grip on the region. A thick layer of ice led to a temporary s»»»

Abu Dhabi: Venezuela’s vast oil reserves may dominate headlines, but they are unlikely to shift global oil markets any time soon, according to Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Speaking during a fireside chat at Abu Dh»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is assessing the impact of new US tariffs on Iran and political upheaval in Venezuela, even as the country presses ahead with an aggressive push to expand trade ties across Africa, Asia and Latin America, Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, Government of the UAE, said»»»

Dubai: Iranian authorities have for the first time acknowledged a sharply higher death toll from the nationwide protests gripping the country, with an Iranian official telling Reuters that about 2,000 people, including security personnel, have been killed during an intense crackdown over the past t»»»

Abu Dhabi: To support its long-term growth ambitions, Abu Dhabi is channelling over $300 billion in capital expenditure over the next decade to expand and modernise its energy and water systems. Each year, the emirate invests about 35 billion dirhams in operating, developing, and advancing the sect»»»

Dubai: Major food delivery and quick-commerce platforms have begun removing rigid “10-minute delivery” promises from their branding and promotional material after Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya intervened, stressing that the safety of delivery partners must come before speed. According to »»»

Dubai: For the first time, foreigners, including UAE citizens and expatriates, are allowed to buy property in Saudi Arabia under a new real estate law that took effect this January. The move represents a major step in the Kingdom’s economic liberalisation drive and aligns closely with its Vision 20»»»

Manila: Satellite photos show the first potential weather disturbance of 2026 brewing in the country's east on Tuesday (January 13, 2026), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported. The council pointed to a weather update highlighting a Low Pressure Area (LPA 01b»»»