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“I’m proud of our national projects. I’m proud of the Etihad Rail team led by Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed," Sheikh Mohammed wrote on X.

Dubai to Fujairah: Sheikh Mohammed boards Etihad RailHUDA ATA

Selected from hundreds of entries worldwide — including from the UK, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East — Dubai Municipality is one of only 10 organisations globally to receive the exclusive Country Winner title this year.

Dubai Municipality wins prestigious Int’l safety awardBALARAM MENON

The performance places July 2025 as the ninth highest-grossing month in DDF’s 41-year history.

Dubai Duty Free hits record Dh638.8m in July salesBALARAM MENON

The A321LR is designed to offer Etihad’s premium cabin standards on short and medium-haul routes

Luxury takes off: Etihad debuts new aircraft to PhuketBALARAM MENON

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Abu Dhabi suspends Musaffah facility over air pollutionASHWANI KUMAR

With 2,500 liters of self-cleaning, recycled water, the Rain Room uses trigger sensors to pause the falling water wherever it senses motion.

Sharjah Rain Room turns rain into playful art- VideoAMNA ALANSAARI

Skip the heat and step into Dubai’s coolest indoor spaces, from lush biodomes to dazzling digital art shows.

Dubai’s must-visit indoor experiencesZAINAB HUSAIN

In just a few hours, gold surged back. And for the Dubai gold rate, it means shoppers have to pay nearly Dh10 a gram more from levels on July 31.

UAE gold shoppers get price shock after near Dh10 riseMANOJ NAIR

Abu Dhabi’s Al Raha: A quiet love letter to life by the canal—to stillness, skaters, and golden afternoons

Abu Dhabi’s Al Raha: A love letter to life by the canalLAKSHANA N PALAT

Shah Rukh Khan

SRK wins first National Award, fans question the timingMANJUSHA RADHAKRISHNAN

Ireland is home to an estimated 80,000 people of Indian origin, comprising around 33,898 Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and 40,000 Non-Resident Indians (NRIs).

Indians targeted in Ireland: Embassy issues advisoryBALARAM MENON

The Masaar 'forest' community in Sharjah will see another 4,000 upscale homes being launched for sale. Already, Masaar has seen handovers of up to 1,500 homes.

Is Sharjah going to get another 4,000 'forest' homes?MANOJ NAIR

The Palm Jumeirah, one of Dubai's iconic locations and a big draw for visitors, even in the summer heat.

Is Dubai a summer city? Lessons from a first-timerMARK THOMPSON

Armenia is aspiring to become one of the region’s most dynamic cultural destinations this summer.

TRAVEL & TOURISM

Armenia visa-free policy for UAE fuels tourism surgeDHANUSHA GOKULAN

Four killed in shooting at Montana bar in US

Suspect 'armed and dangerous': 4 killed in US shootingIANS

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Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 jolts Kuril IslandsANI

Searing heat hits UAE: Mercury soars to 51.8°C in Sweihan, Al Ain yesterday.

Dangerous temps grip UAE as mercury soars past 50°CMANUEL ALMARIO

Vehicles caught in traffic on MG Road in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

How I learned to drive in India without losing my mindSHYAM A. KRISHNA

Abu Dhabi-based Indian expat wins Big Ticket on second try after six-year gap

Indian expat in Abu Dhabi wins Big Ticket on second tryASHWANI KUMAR

A view of Cairo.

How Egypt can capitalise from $565b in constructionsJUSTIN VARGHESE

Weekend Digest: Easier Schengen access, Spain’s Nomad Visa, Bangladesh’s passport progress and more

Weekend Digest: Schengen access, Nomad Visa & moreBALARAM MENON

Indian expats need to ensure your bank account is linked to PAN, active, and correctly updated on the Income Tax portal.

NRIs in UAE: Avoid these 8 ITR errors that turn costlyJUSTIN VARGHESE

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan condemns National Award jury after The Kerala Story wins two awards

Pinarayi Vijayan slams award jury over The Kerala StoryANI

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s fifty, Mohd Siraj and Prasidh Krishna

India leads England by 52 after 2 days at Oval TestAP

The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Wyoming approaches Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia. The United States for the first time has deployed the newest addition to its nuclear arsenal — a submarine-launched weapon that the Trump administration says will make nuclear war less likely.

Trump deploys nuclear submarines in row with RussiaAFP

Shah Rukh Khan's touching National Award moment with injured arm

Injured SRK’s special message after National Award winLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

The US Tsunami Warning System did not issue a tsunami warning

Magnitude-6.6 earthquake hits South Pacific near SamoaAP

President Trump seeks firing of government official overseeing jobs data after weak employment report

Trump to fire US official over 'faked' employment dataAFP

Controlled substance rules breach leads to doctor suspensions

UAE suspends six doctors over prescription violationsHUDA ATA

Song Hye-kyo and Park Bo-gum

6 K-Drama office romances that would get you fired LAKSHANA N PALAT

No agent, no hassle: Indian taveller's 5-year Schengen visa hack stuns Reddit.

TRAVEL & TOURISM

Got 5-year Schengen visa in 4 days? Traveller shows howLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Kalabhavan Navas's sudden death shocks Kerala's entertainment industry

Actor Kalabhavan Navas found dead in hotel roomLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Emergency teams prevent spread of Sharjah industrial fire

Major fire in Sharjah Industrial Area swiftly containedHUDA ATA

Trump has promised that his tax hikes on the nearly $3 trillion in goods imported to the United States will usher in newfound wealth.

Trump's new tariffs postponed, raising uncertaintyAP

Teacher turned con artist: Fake bride arrested in Nagpur

She married 8 men, conned millions, caught before 9th LEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Disproportionate assets case: Lokayukta raids Karnataka govt officials

Salary just ₹15,000, yet owns 24 houses ₹300m assetsLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Pakistani players celebrate their win against West Indies in the first Twenty20 in Lauderhill, Florida, on Thursday.

Pakistan inflict more misery on West Indies in T20AGENCIES

Epic Games Inc. Fortnite App As Gamers Flock

Fortnite maker wins battle over Android app storeNATHANIEL LACSINA

Shah Rukh Khan wins first National Film Award for Jawan after 33 years in cinema

After 3 decades, Shah Rukh Khan wins National AwardMANJUSHA RADHAKRISHNAN

File: Pope Benedict XVI, right, celebrates a beatification mass for Cardinal John Henry Newman in Birmingham, England, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010.

John Henry Newman named Doctor of the ChurchAP

Abha was one of the areas that saw hail and a drop in temperature to 18°C

Rain, hail in south Saudi Arabia trigger flood alertsHUDA ATA

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Kuwait-born coach Khalid Jamil to lead Indian footballSHAMSEER MOHAMMED

The story follows a woman who ends up becoming a protagonist in a romantic novel.

First Night with the Duke review: Who needs a plot? LAKSHANA N PALAT

Dubai Sports World (DSW), the region's largest indoor sports and fitness destination, is set to launch its special August edition, packed with the city’s most loved sports, exciting new challenges, and immersive experiences.

Where to eat, shop and move this weekendZAINAB HUSAIN

Anil Ambani has been asked to appear at the ED headquarters in the national capital on August 5, according to people familiar with the matter.

₹30b loan fraud case: Anil Ambani faces lookout noticeLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Shah Rukh, Vikrant share Best Actor; Rani Mukerji wins Best Actress at National Awards

National Film Awards: Shah Rukh, Rani & Vikrant winLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Anjali Menon's Bangalore Days doesn’t just romanticise Bengaluru—it lets you live in it for a while, with all its traffic, heartbreaks, late-night drives, laughter, and warmth.

Summer binge pick: Bangalore Days LAKSHANA N PALAT

Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi (left), President of Zanzibar, is seen with Samuel Saba, Chairman of Infinity Group and Infinity Developments, at the inauguration of the Stone Town Painting Initiative sponsored by Infinity Foundation

Dubai-based Infinity Developments rises in East AfricaREACH BY GULF NEWS

Taif Governor orders urgent investigation after amusement park ride collapse injures 23

Saudi to investigate park ride collapse that injured 23KHITAM AL AMIR

Ministry continues to identify suitable job opportunities in coordination with private sector partners, ensuring interviews are based on real vacancies.

Job fair connects Emirati talent with over 160 firmsABDULLA RASHEED

Ras Al Khaimah welcomes first-ever Armani villasDHANUSHA GOKULAN

MEA confirms execution deferred after diplomatic outreach

‘Sensitive’: MEA denies reports on Nimisha Priya caseLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Mo Salah has said that had a good time with his departing teammate Luis Diaz.

Mo Salah bids farewell to Munich-bound Luis DiazIANS

Pedestrians during a rainstorm in New York, US, on Thursday, July 31, 2025. New York City commuters are bracing for potential flooding from heavy rain Thursday, just hours after an unrelated power outage that continued to snarl subways late into the afternoon.

New York and New Jersey recover after torrential rainsBLOOMBERG

How Abu Dhabi’s Darb toll system works, including toll gate locations, peak-hour charges, and daily fee caps.

Driving in Abu Dhabi? Here’s how Darb tolls affect youZAINAB HUSAIN

Incident occurred at Al Dekheila courthouse, where the couple became embroiled in a heated argument outside one of the courtrooms.

Man stabs wife inside courthouse during divorce disputeHUDA ATA

Egyptian pop star Mohamed Ramadan alleges an assassination attempt after a deadly concert blast

Pop star cries assassination attempt after deadly blastHUDA ATA

Located within the Bacon-Manito (Bac-Man) geothermal complex, which straddles two of the Asian nation’s 24 active volcanoes – Mayon and Bulusan – the Tanawon plant is projected to generate 159,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) or 159 GWh of electricity annually.

Philippines: New geothermal power plant switched onJAY HILOTIN

Rain pours over Al Ain Road, as drivers move cautiously through the downpour.

Dust, heat... then rain? Sudden showers in parts of UAEMANUEL ALMARIO

BEYOND marks expansion with PASSO, a sculptural icon on Palm Jumeirah

BEYOND unveils sculptural icon PASSO on Palm JumeirahGULF NEWS REPORT

For a moment, I was completely silent. Did I hear him right? A Land Cruiser? Me?

Lucky coupon, Land Cruiser change UAE expat's lifeKHITAM AL AMIR

After ten months of rigorous serological and genetic analysis, the previously unknown antigen was identified and officially named CRIB.

World's first rare blood group found in Bengaluru womanNATHANIEL LACSINA

He was ₹20 million in debt. Saiyaara actor’s honest take on going broke

‘Only ₹2,500 left’: Saiyaara actor on ₹20m debt spiralLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Crystal Facilities Management expands in Saudi Arabia with smart and reliable services

Crystal Facilities expands in KSA with smart solutionsGULF NEWS REPORT

Clint Khan, Director, Y‑Axis

UAE students looking to study abroad? Read thisGN FOCUS

Archaeologist Jose Aliaga works at the site where city workers discovered ancient remains.

1,000-Year-Old pre-Incan remains found in Peru capitalAP

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Woman saves elderly man from falling off moving trainBALARAM MENON

After 34 years in Dubai, Indian expat finally wins Big Ticket prize

After 34 years in Dubai, Indian expat wins Big TicketASHWANI KUMAR

Police have urged drivers to avoid sudden swerving or improperly overtaking other vehicles

UAE: Driver stops on busy road, nearly causes accidentANUPAM VARMA

Naked Gun, Dhadak 2, Housefull 5 and BTS ARMY: Forever Young out this weekend.

Weekend Watch list: Top movies and shows to watchMANJUSHA RADHAKRISHNAN

In her post, Ayushi wittily contrasted her cook's seamless work-life balance with her corporate demands.

Private cook earns '₹18k per month for 30‑minute work' NATHANIEL LACSINA

It's been a good few on days OFWs when remitting family support back home as the Philippine peso has lost value against the US dollar to a 29-month low on Friday.

OFW remittance alert: Peso plunges to 29-month lowsJAY HILOTIN

Spectators look on as rain stops play on the first day of the fifth Test cricket match between England and India at The Oval in London on Thursday.

India-England: Will rain disrupt play again on Day 2?A.K.S. SATISH

The court awarded fair compensation for the material and moral damages she suffered.

Court orders Dh10,000 compensation for online insultHUDA ATA

Clinique La Prairie: The Swiss sanctuary redefining longevity

The secrets of Clinique La Prairie’s longevity formulaKHEMENA AHMAD, THE KURATOR

Featuring a stellar cast including Kim Nam Gil, Kim Young Kwang, and Park Hoon, the show sparked fierce boycott calls even before its premiere.

K-Drama Trigger scores 100% on Rotten Tomatoes LAKSHANA N PALAT

Ian Robinson takes part in the study at University Hospital Southampton.

Test trial aims to detect 10 cancers at earliest stageNATHANIEL LACSINA

From emotional support to daily joy, discover how two adorable Maltese pets, Gucci and Timmy, prove dogs are truly man’s best friend.

Feeling stressed? Could a Maltese pet be the answer?MANUEL ALMARIO

Google indexing exposed: Is it safe to use ChatGPT? 7 things to know

Google indexing exposed: Is it safe to use ChatGPT?JAY HILOTIN

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UAE's Eid Al Etihad plans and a longer holiday weekendSURABHI VASUNDHARADEVI

AI chatbots for daily life: How to write, plan and invest smarter with AI

How can ChatGPT help you write, invest and plan better?LEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Indian opener Abhimanyu Easwaran has been scoring runs in tons in the domestic league, but had to wait for his chance for a Test cap.

Fathers bowl bouncers, sons take hit in Indian cricketA.K.S. SATISH

Salah Al Hashem, prominent Kuwaiti lawyer and columnist, dies at 70

Salah Al Hashem, prominent Kuwaiti lawyer, dies at 70HUDA ATA

Compact, lightweight and ultra-portable, mini laptops are perfect for students and executives on the go.

8 best back-to-school tech deals in the UAE, 2025 LAKSHANA N PALAT

Meet America's richest immigrants 2025: Top 10 US billionaires who are foreign-born

Richest US immigrants: 10 foreign-born billionaires JAY HILOTIN

Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami reacts in the second half during the Leagues Cup Phase One match against Atlas FC on Wednesday.

When Messi showed his true colours, on and off pitchSHAMSEER MOHAMMED

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Veterinarian held for performing cosmetic surgeriesKHITAM AL AMIR

Shweta Menon and Devan remain the candidates in the contest to be A.M.M.A.'s next president. But Jagdish as president could have made such a difference.

Will Malayalam cinema's A.M.M.A. survive an election?MANOJ NAIR

UAE Central Bank fines exchange house Dh10.7 million

BANKING & INSURANCE

UAE Central Bank fines exchange house Dh10.7 millionANUPAM VARMA

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Minister BC Janardhan Reddy’s cousin brother slapped an on-duty police constable during a temple inauguration in Andhra Pradesh’s Nandyal district.

South Indian minister's brother slaps police officerDEVADASAN K P

An aerial view of Kuwait city skyline.

Kuwait busts largest drug network in major raidHUDA ATA

UAE players celebrate after winning the third match of the Twenty20 series against Bangladesh at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The hosts will face Pakistan and Afghanistan at the same venue later this month.

UAE to host Pakistan and Afghanistan in Tri-SeriesA.K.S. SATISH

Son of Sardaar 2 is positioned as a full-blown family entertainer, capitalising on the sequel tag and Ajay Devgn’s strong fan base in mass circuits.

Son of Sardaar 2 takes on Dhadak 2 at box office LAKSHANA N PALAT

Trump noted it was "necessary and appropriate" to impose additional ad valorem duties

Trump's order: 25% tariff for India, 19% for PakistanGULF NEWS REPORT

File photo: An aerial view shows a dam on Musk Lake, 12 kms east of the Saudi port city of Jeddah.

1,000+ dams planned in Saudi green initiative boostHUDA ATA

It was in 1977 that FAB - as National Bank of Abu Dhabi - launched the London branch operations. The new office is at 20 Berkeley Square in Mayfair.

BANKING & INSURANCE

FAB moves into new London address - after 48 yearsMANOJ NAIR

IHGF Delhi Fair Autumn edition to be held October 13-17 at India Expo Center & Mart

IHGF Delhi Fair Autumn edition to be held in OctoberGN FOCUS

Mian Mohammad Mansha

Pakistani tycoon joins hands with Chery for EV factoryBLOOMBERG WIRE

Don’t expect to jump straight into beast mode. Give yourself a day to catch up on emails, calendar invites.

Back to work in UAE? 9 ways to ease into work modeLAKSHANA N PALAT

The season officially began on Dhul Hijjah 14, with visa services facilitated through Nusuk, the Kingdom’s digital platform for pilgrimage services.

Over 1.2 million Umrah pilgrims arrive in Saudi ArabiaHUDA ATA

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