Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260829, the winning numbers in the Days section were 8, 14, 13, 23, 20, 9, while 7 was drawn as the winning number in the Months section. Meanwhile, three participants h»»»

Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260829, the winning numbers in the Days section were 8, 14, 13, 23, 20, 9, while 7 was drawn as the winning number in the Months section. Meanwhile, three participants h»»»

Dubai: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, met today at Al Marmoom in Dubai. During the meeting, Their Highnesses engaged in cordial discussions and reviewed a number»»»

Dubai: Palestinian and UAE flags waved above a sea of kufiyas as music filled the halls of Dubai Exhibition Centre on Saturday, August 29. Families gathered around traditional food, children watched performers take the stage, and friends embraced after meeting under one roof. For one day, Dubai has»»»

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a series of phone calls on Saturday with his counterparts from Türkiye, Kuwait, Italy, and Norway to push for regional de-escalation, military restraint, and a return to diplomatic negotiations between Iran and the United States. In separate talks with »»»

Iran has acknowledged the growing economic toll of six months of war and US sanctions, even as Tehran insists it will maintain its position on the Strait of Hormuz and remains open to diplomacy if Washington changes course. For UAE residents, the strategic waterway remains one of the most important»»»

Iran has acknowledged the growing economic toll of six months of war and US sanctions, even as Tehran insists it will maintain its position on the Strait of Hormuz and remains open to diplomacy if Washington changes course. For UAE residents, the strategic waterway remains one of the most important»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police officers have won praise online after joining Onam celebrations in Karama, with a video showing their participation in the festivities gaining attention on social media. The footage, shared by Ente Karama on Instagram, shows Dubai Police officers interacting with members of the »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cyber Security Council has warned people to think carefully before giving artificial intelligence tools access to their cameras, locations and other device features, saying some services may collect personal information without users realising it. The Council said the greatest pr»»»

NEW DELHI: A group of volunteers from Gulf countries has been traveling across the northern city of Agra this week to meet Indian communities as part of a humanitarian mission aimed at reaching under-resourced communities through health, education and empowerment programs. A 30-member team organize»»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has criticised media campaigns directed against the UAE, describing them as “desperate” and arguing that the country’s record of achievement is a stronger response than engaging with attacks against it. In a post on X on Saturday»»»

The U.S. Treasury Department is due to cut off a major Egyptian bank's operations in the United Arab Emirates from the U.S. financial system, an official said Friday, as Washington pushes to choke Iran off economically. The move impacts UAE branches of Egypt's second-largest bank, Banque Misr, bloc»»»

Iran's economy, already strained by high inflation, years of Western sanctions and a war that has sharply reduced oil revenue, is poised for more instability as the Trump administration tries to coerce other countries into ending all financial dealings with the Islamic Republic. A decision by the U»»»

Damascus, Aug. 29 (SANA) Syria has established 20 joint business councils with Arab and international partners and is targeting at least 62 as part of a government drive to expand trade, attract investment and open new markets for Syrian companies and products.Authorities are increasingly seeking t»»»

Kuwait: The price of Kuwaiti oil rose by $2.88 to $87.44 a barrel in Friday's trading, compared with $84.56 a barrel in Thursday's trading, according to the price announced by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC). In global markets, Brent crude futures fell 39 cents to settle at $89.31 a barrel, »»»

Abu Dhabi: Falcons carrying price tags of up to Dh1 million are among the highlights drawing visitors to the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, as the event entered its second day on Saturday. The exhibition saw strong public turnout, with visitors exploring 15»»»

Dubai Police has organised a series of traffic safety training sessions for more than 140 security guards working across 35 schools in Dubai. The sessions aimed to help security guards manage traffic more effectively around school premises and improve the safety of students during busy drop-off and»»»

The US-Iran war reached six months on Friday, and American diplomats began returning to embassies in the Gulf, the first easing of wartime staffing restrictions since the fighting started. There was no sign of a breakthrough elsewhere. Iran said it would return to talks if Washington drops its pres»»»

Dubai: Parents making a final dash for school bags, uniforms, stationery and electronics before classrooms reopen on Monday are being urged to look beyond eye-catching discounts, with Dubai consumer protection officials stepping up scrutiny of prices and promotions during one of the busiest shoppin»»»

Washington: American diplomats and at least some of their family members are beginning to return to US embassies in the Middle East after many were ordered to leave their posts during the early days of the war with Iran. Although most embassies are not returning to full strength immediately, starti»»»

Dubai: When Bashaar Naik thinks about innovation, he does not start with technology. He starts with a problem. For the 19-year-old Indian student, artificial intelligence (AI) is a tool, one that can analyse complex information, identify patterns, and turn them into insights that can help people ma»»»

Dubai: Flying from the UAE today? Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydubai are continuing to operate services, but passengers on some Gulf routes are still facing cancellations and delays as airlines navigate ongoing regional security concerns. The disruption comes as the war with Iran passes the »»»

Dubai: Emirates spent Dh5.316 billion on inflight catering and services during the financial year ended March 31, 2026, an increase of Dh570 million from the previous year, according to the airline’s annual financial statements. The figure was 12 per cent higher than the Dh4.746 billion recorded a »»»

Dubai: Temperatures could reach 48C in parts of the UAE on Saturday, with convective clouds expected to develop over eastern areas during the afternoon and freshening winds likely to stir up dust. The National Centre of Meteorology forecast fair to partly cloudy conditions across the country, with »»»

On August 24, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Operation Economic Outcast, promising to “sever every economic lifeline” sustaining Iran’s government. Hours later, President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged major imbalances in water, electricity, gas, fuel, the environment and the banking se»»»

The US is moving to lock in long-term access to the world’s largest proven crude oil reserves by discussing a 100-year deal with Venezuela, as Caracas plans to leave the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), several outlets have reported. The idea of quitting OPEC has been discussed»»»

PORT SUDAN: Along the road leading west from Sudan’s capital, past the sprawling urban area of Khartoum and its twin city Omdurman toward the regional center of El-Obeid, the burned-out remains of fuel tankers and cargo trucks sit beside the asphalt, their metal frames blackened and twisted by atta»»»

Amman: Qatar have qualified for the 2027 U19 World Handball Championship after reaching the semifinals of the Asian Men's U19 Handball Championship currently being held in Jordan, following a 33-13 quarterfinal victory over the hosts Jordan on Friday. Qatar dominated from the outset, taking a comma»»»

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference at the Treasury Department Monday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Friday that the United States is working to cut off bank branches in the United Arab Emira»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Algeria over the victims of wildfires in the northeast of the country, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign »»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of condolence to President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria HE Abdelmadjid Tebboune on the victims of wildfires that raged in some eastern and central states of Algeria, wishing the injured »»»

DUBAI: Hollywood director Stephen Hopkins has wrapped filming on the star-studded Arabic-language action thriller “Al Amir,” which brings together Egyptian actor Ahmed Ezz with an international cast from Turkiye, Spain and the UK. The series is set to premiere exclusively on Shahid in 2027. The pro»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of condolences to President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria HE Abdelmadjid Tebboune on the victims of the fires that occurred in some central and eastern states of Algeria, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.»»»

New Delhi: The inaugural meeting of the India-Kuwait Joint Defence Committee (JDC) was held in New Delhi on Friday, where the two countries agreed to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation across a wide range of areas, including training, military exercises, military medicine, staff talks»»»

San Francisco: Meta's landmark settlement with nearly every US state promises curfews and time limits for teens on Instagram and Facebook -- but rests on age and parent checks nobody has figured out how to make work. The deal, which ended a federal trial in Oakland, California, on Wednesday, gives »»»

WASHINGTON: The Treasury Department is due to cut off a major Egyptian bank’s operations in the United Arab Emirates from the US financial system, an official confirmed Friday, as Washington pushes to choke Iran off economically. The move impacts UAE branches of Egypt’s second biggest bank, Banque »»»

Dubai: The US-Iran standoff still remains uncertain, with US President Donald Trump warning that American military action against Iran may not be over, while Tehran says diplomacy could resume if Washington ends its pressure campaign. For UAE residents, the latest developments are particularly rele»»»

Dubai: What do you do when the life you spent years building no longer exists? For Taiwanese-Filipina expatriate Joanne Tan, the answer was to begin again. Today, Tan uses sound, breathwork, and somatic practices to create spaces where people navigating grief and difficult periods can pause, reconn»»»

Abu Dhabi: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expects tomorrow's weather to be fair to partly cloudy, with a chance of convective clouds forming eastward in the afternoon. It will be humid at night and Sunday morning over some coastal areas. Winds will be light to moderate, occasionally fresh»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a message of condolences to His Majesty King Haakon VIII of Norway, over the death of King Harald V. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Shei»»»

Dropping rubbish on a railway platform or leaving waste behind in a train can now cost passengers twice as much, after Indian Railways increased the penalty for violating cleanliness rules from a maximum of Rs500 to Rs1,000. The change has been introduced through an amendment to the Indian Railways»»»

Dubai: There was a time when Rex Bacarra’s biggest concern was not building a career or earning a professional title. It was finding somewhere safe to sleep. The Filipino educator, who now teaches Ethics at Zayed Military University under Rabdan Academy, has once spent almost five years without a p»»»

Dubai: Kuwaiti Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah and his Pakistani counterpart Khawaja Mohammad Asif, signed a joint defense and military cooperation agreement in Islamabad, Kuwait news agency (KUNA) reported. The ceremony was attended by Chief of the General Staff of »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to HM King Haakon VIII of the Kingdom of Norway, on the death of his father, King Harald V.»»»

The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 got underway on Friday, bringing together thousands of exhibitors, experts and enthusiasts from around the world. Held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and»»»

Dubai: Foreign ministers from the 57 member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) elected Mauritanian diplomat Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed as the group’s next secretary-general on Thursday. Ould Cheikh Ahmed will succeed Chad’s Hussein Ibrahim Taha, who took office in November 2021 a»»»

Abu Dhabi: Diplomacy and negotiation require a careful balance between flexibility and holding firmly to a position that serves the national interest, Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, said on Friday. In a post on X, Gargash said successful negotiations depended on a realis»»»

More than 123,000 Emirati women are now working in the UAE private sector, an increase of more than 128 per cent compared with 2023, according to new figures from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. The number reached 123,388 women by the end of the first half of 2026, while more tha»»»

$18 billion. Eighteen billion dollars. $18,000,000,000. Yes, that’s nine zeroes after the 18. It’s a number that is hard to comprehend even when written down in various ways. That's what Meta has agreed to pay to settle claims from 29 US states that it built Instagram and Facebook to hook children.»»»

DUBAI: When Vlade Divac entered the National Basketball Association BA in 1989, international players were still a relative rarity. More than three decades later, some of the NBA’s biggest stars are international, from Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic to Victor Wembanyama. And this week, in Istanbul, D»»»