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Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drones headed for Riyadh, missile near Khamis MushaitSaudi air defences intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by Yemen’s Houthi movement towards the Riyadh area, the Saudi-led coalition said on Saturday. Major General Turki Al Malki, spokesman for the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen, said the two drones were intercepted and destroyed before they could reach their intended target. The Houthis have previously launched missiles and drones towards Saudi Arabia as regional tensions continue.Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
flydubai - Air India deal: What it means for UAE, Indian travellersDubai: Indian travellers in the UAE could get more ways to connect to destinations across India and beyond through a new Air India-flydubai interline partnership , as the two airlines link their networks through Dubai, Delhi and Mumbai. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances The agreement gives Air India customers access to 52 additional flydubai destinations via Dubai, including 23 in Europe, 21 in the Middle East, six in Africa and two in the CIS.Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
UAE to equip one million Lebanese with generative AI skillsAbu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Dr. Nawaf Salam, Prime Minister of the Lebanese Republic, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The two sides discussed the fraternal relations between the UAE and Lebanon and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various sectors in support of their shared interests and the prosperity of their peoples.Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
Pope Leo heads to Lourdes: What to know about one of Catholicism’s most famous pilgrimage sitesParis: Pope Leo XIV will visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes this weekend as part of his four-day apostolic journey to France, which is the first official papal state visit to the country in 18 years. The site near the Spanish border draws millions of pilgrims annually, including sick and disabled believers hoping for a cure from the famed spring water in the Lourdes grotto. Here is what to know about Lourdes, one of Catholicism’s most important pilgrimage sites.Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
Oil eases after Houthi attack drives crude above $106Oil prices retreated in Asian trading Friday after a Houthi missile attack on Saudi Arabia sent Brent above $106 a barrel overnight, reviving fears of disruptions to Middle East supplies. Crude remained elevated as traders weighed fresh security risks against reports that Washington and Tehran are exploring a phased agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. At 1:18 pm Beijing time on Sept. 25, Brent crude was down 0.99% at $105.50 a barrel, after settling 3.4% higher at $106.60 on Thursday.Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
11-Year-Old Esports star makes Asian Games historyDubai: The Asian Games have already given us plenty of incredible stories. Teenagers have been rewriting the record books in the swimming pool, with China’s 13-year-old sensation Yu Zidi collecting two individual gold medals, while Japan’s 17-year-old Yumeki Kojima has broken a world junior record. Afghanistan have also celebrated a landmark moment, with Fariba Hashimi claiming a historic medal in women’s cycling. But there is another story emerging from Nagoya that might just top them all.Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
Cristiano Ronaldo did the Siuuu, but VAR denied him goal no. 980 vs WalesCristiano Ronaldo thought he had moved one step closer to the magical 1,000 goal mark for club and country. But on a frustrating night back at the Estadio Jose Alvalade, the home of Sporting where his senior career began, almost nothing went right for the 41 year old.Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
How will Iran’s UN delegation get home? Bessent taunts Tehran over flight sanctionsIran’s UN team due home Saturday. Bessent asks: How?Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
Mirabai Chanu takes silver and India's first lifting medal in 28 years: 'Another milestone'Dubai: The one medal missing from Mirabai Chanu's collection is missing no longer. The Olympic silver medallist won silver in the women's 49kg category at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Wednesday, lifting a total of 198kg. It is her first Asian Games medal in three attempts, and India's first in weightlifting at the Games in 28 years.Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
3,000 fans without Ronaldo, 55,000 came when he played: Jorge JesusCristiano Ronaldo may be 41, but new Portugal boss Jorge Jesus has made it clear that his importance to Portugal goes far beyond what happens on the pitch. Ahead of Portugal’s Nations League opener against Wales, the new national team coach described Ronaldo as a “symbol of Portugal and the national team”. But Jesus also made one thing very clear. Ronaldo’s status does not automatically guarantee him a place in the team. “The past doesn’t count,” Jesus had said earlier about Ronaldo.Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
Cristiano Ronaldo chasing 1,000th goal, confirms Portugal futureCristiano Ronaldo has revealed he has decided to continue playing for Portugal as he targets 1,000 career goals. The 41-year-old, who is just 21 goals away from the milestone, said he still believes he can contribute to the national team despite criticism from some quarters. Cristiano, a simple question: would you prefer to score your 1000th goal with Al Nassr or with the national team? Thank you. Cristiano Ronaldo: “Do you know the answer? With the national team, of course.Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
Six French nationals to face trial in Iraq over alleged IS linksFrench IS suspects to stand trial in IraqGulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
Salman Khan loses his cool on Bigg Boss 20: What did he do?Actor Salman Khan, host of Bigg Boss 20, lost his cool during the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode while addressing trolls who have been commenting on his age, appearance, hairstyle and weight. The actor then removed his shirt on the show, showing off his physique as he challenged those criticising his appearance to continue trolling him. STANDING OVATION! #SalmanKhan took off his T-shirt, showed his body and challenged if you want to troll, go ahead and do it. He just shut the haters up again.Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
Brook falls short as Varma's record remains following England winDubai: Harry Brook came within 26 runs of breaking Tilak Varma's record for most T20 international runs without being dismissed as England cruised to a six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Cardiff. Brook needed 49 runs to surpass Varma's mark of 336 runs without losing his wicket in T20 internationals, but his attempt ended after just eight balls.Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
At least 48 dead in Nigeria after consuming drink suspected to contain methanol, 15 arrestedAt least 48 dead in Nigeria after consuming drink suspected to contain methanol, authorities sayGulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
Trump demands 1% US interest rate after Fed delivers first hike in three yearsUS President Donald Trump has renewed his demand for dramatically lower interest rates, saying the Federal Reserve should cut its benchmark rate to 1% or less , hours after the central bank raised borrowing costs for the first time in more than three years. “Interest Rates in the United States should be 1%, or less, because we are the Best Credit in the World — BY FAR,” Trump said in a post on September 16. “LOWER THE INTEREST RATES FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND FAST!” he added.Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
US-Iran tensions mount as Strait of Hormuz crisis disrupts tanker traffic, oil prices; Houthi attacks injure Saudi civiliansSaudi Arabia warns it will react 'firmly' to Houthi attacks Saudi Arabia warned Tuesday it will react "firmly" to Yemen's Houthis, after a series of attacks carried out by the pro-Iranian rebels using ballistic missiles and drones wounded 13 civilians in the country's south.Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
North Korea says its recent live-fire drill demonstrated 'huge destructive power'North Korea says its recent live-fire drill demonstrated 'huge destructive power'Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
Hormuz choked, Red Sea threatened: How will oil get through?Hormuz, Red Sea squeeze: How will oil get through?Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
Philippines ferry fire: 5 dead, 87 missing off CoronMANILA: At least five people have died and 87 remain unaccounted for after a passenger ferry caught fire off Coron, Palawan, as rescuers raced Thursday to find survivors in one of the Philippines' most popular tourist destinations. The M/V June Aster was carrying 134 people — 117 passengers and 17 crew members — when it caught fire at about 6:45 pm Wednesday in waters roughly 1.2 nautical miles northeast of Barangay Marcilla in Coron municipality, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
Iran strikes ships, expands no-go zone outside Hormuz straitIran war drives oil prices to $100 per barrel as Tehran strikes shipsGulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
First woman joins Ram Temple Trust after surprise WhatsApp offerDr Nirmala Yadav, 66, received an unexpected WhatsApp message on September 2 asking if she would accept a place on the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust — making her the first woman to join the body overseeing the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. “I froze for a moment,” Yadav, a retired college principal from Shikohabad in Uttar Pradesh’s Firozabad district, told the media. #WATCH | Etah, UP: Dr Nirmala Yadav - one of the three new trustees of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, says, "...Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
'Sick, cruel, dehumanising': US turns migrant deportations into a video gameThe Trump White House has turned its hard-line immigration agenda into an arcade-style video game, prompting rights groups to condemn the online stunt as “sick,” “cruel,” “inhuman” and deeply insensitive at a time when the administration is escalating arrests and deportations of undocumented migrants. The website, unveiled Thursday, features a collection of retro-style computer games recast with a “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) theme.Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
Watch: Nepali expat in UAE loses home he built 'brick by brick' in flash floodsAjman: For years, Paribartan Nepal built his family home in Nepal little by little, brick by brick, with money he earned working in the UAE. Then, in a matter of minutes, it was gone. The 29-year-old chef, who works as a Demi Chef de Partie at a bakery and restaurant in Ajman, said the single-storey house he had worked so hard to build was buried under mud and slush during the devastating flash flood in Nepal on August 26.Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
From Osaka’s stunning entrance to Federer honoured: 5 US Open moments you missedThe dust seems to have settled on the US Open after the seismic event of Novak Djokovic being bundled out in the first round on Sunday. Business continued as usual on Monday, with two of the favourites, Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz, making winning starts. Also making the headlines were a fashion diva, a charitable Olympic champion, a feisty Greek and a couple of Swiss stars, one on his way out and the other making the most of his retirement.Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
US strikes Iranian launchers near Strait of Hormuz as Iran fires missiles at US base in JordanJordan army says intercepted eight missiles Jordan's army said Monday it had intercepted eight missiles, shortly after Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had attacked US military targets in the Washington-allied kingdom. "Air defense systems intercepted eight missiles that breached the Kingdom's airspace at dawn today, Monday," read a statement quoting the army's spokesperson.Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
Iran fires missiles at US base in Jordan after Larak Island strikes: reportsIran has reportedly launched a new ballistic-missile attack against a US military position in Jordan, hours after American forces struck Iranian launchers on Larak Island near the Strait of Hormuz, in a potentially major escalation of the US-Iran conflict. Video circulating online early on Monday (August 31) appears to show multiple air-defence interceptors being launched over Jordan, amid reports of a fresh Iranian ballistic-missile barrage.Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
Nearly 3,000 missing as Nepal-Tibet flood search continuesThe missing in Nepal-Tibet flash floodsGulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
How $17 billion in forex reserves is strengthening Pakistan’s economyDubai: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have climbed to about $17 billion, strengthening its ability to meet overseas payments and withstand external shocks as lower borrowing costs ease pressure on government finances. The improvement prompted Moody’s Ratings to upgrade Pakistan’s local and foreign currency sovereign ratings to B3 from Caa1. The agency maintained a stable outlook, signalling that it expects the country’s improving credit position to hold despite remaining economic risks.Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
New school year, new digital risks: How UAE parents can spot scams, deepfakes and cyberbullyingWe didn’t use AI , in our days. We were just wrong, confident and proud. Why not? Without AI, our own imagination could convince us that Enid Blyton wrote Great Expectations , until the teacher would give us a verbal rap on our knuckles and we were humbled into rewrites. (Charles Dickens wrote Great Expectations, five times on the page, if you please). Millennial parents are currently in ‘in our days’ mood, after seeing the advance of AI, and for good reason.Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
Inside Narendra Modi’s speech: 40 ‘deshwasiyon’, 50 nods to youthInside Modi speech: 40 ‘deshwasiyon’, 50 nods to youthGulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
'Another world': total solar eclipse enthralls Europe'Another world': total solar eclipse enthrals IcelandGulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
Trump says US will 'keep' Hormuz strait controlTrump says US will 'keep' Hormuz StraitGulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
Friend and foe: Netanyahu, Iran complicate Trump’s exit from Middle East conflictsFriend and foe: Netanyahu, Iran complicate Trump’s exiGulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
UK couple held in Iran end hunger strikes: familyUK couple held in Iran end hunger strikes: familyGulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
Strait of Hormuz crisis: Trump demands Iran pay for ‘conflicts’; Tehran reshuffles militaryOil rises as Hormuz deal hopes clash with Iran’s demands Oil prices were higher in early Asian trading Monday as uncertainty over a possible agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz continued to outweigh hopes for a quick return to normal shipping. At 8:33 am Tokyo on Monday (Aug. 10, 2026), market data on OilPrice.com showed West Texas Intermediate crude at $78.71 a barrel, up 53 cents, or 0.68%; Brent crude at $84.28 , up 73 cents, or 0.87%; and Murban crude at $80.25 , up 72 cents, or 0.91%.Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
Iran says new Strait of Hormuz shipping route agreed with OmanUS‑Israel war on Iran: Recent developments DAY 155: Resolving US-Iran conflict in 'progressive stages' Day 154: Trump says Iran talks ongoing as IRGC warns of readiness Day 153: Trump pauses strikes as Iran demands US honour deal Day 152: Trump announces Hamas disarmament deal Day 151: GCC condemns renewed Iranian attacks on Kuwait, Jordan Day 150: US, Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq Day 149: Trump holds 'positive' talks with Zelenskyy, Netanyahu Day 148: Saudi air defences…Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
Trump says he prefers deal with Iran: 'Not looking to kill people’US President Donald Trump has emphasised that a negotiated outcome in the Middle East would save lives and avoid widespread destruction. Trump emphasised preference for diplomacy with Iran: “I’d rather make a deal. I’m not looking to kill people,” as he spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One and addressed the ongoing Gulf tensions, the status of potential military action, and upcoming talks.Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
Trump says new Iran talks to begin Monday after calling off strikesTrump says new talks with Iran to begin Monday after calling off strikesGulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
Trump's on-again-off-again war against Iran: in his own wordsTrump's on-again-off-again war against Iran: in his own wordsGulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema