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India's Tilak Varma celebrates their win over Pakistan in the DP World Asia Cup final at Dubai International stadium on Sunday.

India beat Pakistan to retain Asia Cup JAI RAI

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Fireworks lit up the Dubai International Stadium as India won the DP World Asia Cup final, defeating Pakistan on Sunday.

Fireworks light up Dubai stadium as India beat PakistanLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Transport rental rules in Saudi Arabia tightened to boost investment, urban life

Saudi Arabia tightens transport rental rulesKHITAM AL AMIR

Asia Cup 2025: Bumrah shatters Rauf’s stumps, responds with ‘plane drop’ gesture

Asia Cup: Bumrah’s cheeky send-off to Rauf goes viralLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

UAE invites early Hajj 2026 applications to enhance pilgrim services

Saudi Arabia to establish museum on history of HajjKHITAM AL AMIR

The crackdown also netted 20 people accused of transporting, sheltering, or employing violators. Illustrative image.

Saudi Arabia deports over 13,000 illegal residents KHITAM AL AMIR

India's captain Suryakumar Yadav (R) and his Pakistani counterpart Salman Agha stand on the field after the toss before the start of the Asia Cup 2025 Twenty20 international cricket final match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.

No handshake again: India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup finalAFP

The update comes as part of the central bank’s ongoing review of account regulations.

Visitors can now open bank accounts across Saudi ArabiaKHITAM AL AMIR

Massive flames and smoke rise from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, about 50 miles north of Detroit.

Multiple people shot at Mormon church in MichiganAP

Saudi Arabia’s FDI climbs 14.5 per cent in Q2 2025, but outflows plunge

Saudi Arabia’s FDI climbs 14.5% in Q2 2025KHITAM AL AMIR

The UK Is Tightening Immigration Regulations

TRAVEL & TOURISM

UK immigration changes: What it means for UAE expatsJUSTIN VARGHESE

Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President

UAE diplomacy at UNGA focuses on ending Gaza warKHITAM AL AMIR

UAE President offers condolences on passing of Salem Issa Al Zaabi

UAE President offers condolences on passing of Al ZaabiWAM

Satish Kumar Sivan (third from left) and Jitendra Vaidya (second from left) and other community members during the Viksit Bharat Run in Dubai on Sunday.

Watch: 2,000 Indians attend Viksit Bharat Run in DubaiSAJILA SASEENDRAN

Asia Cup 2025 final: India vs Pakistan — live scoreboard and commentary

India-Pakistan Asia Cup final: Live score, commentaryBALARAM MENON

Dubai Police adds Mercedes SL 55 AMG, GT 63 AMG & EQS 580 to luxury patrol fleet

Dubai Police adds new cars to luxury patrol fleetCHRISTIAN BORBON

Dubai’s special number plate auction nets nearly Dh98 million

Dubai’s special number plate auction nets Dh98 millionA AHMED

India fans at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Fans call for more India-Pakistan matches in the futureJAI RAI

Traffic alert: Accident on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Police urge caution

Traffic alert: Accident on SZR, police urge cautionCHRISTIAN BORBON

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup final in pictures

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup final in picturesCHRISTIAN BORBON

Paris Saint-Germain's Portuguese forward Goncalo Ramos (C) vies for the ball during the French L1 football match against Auxerre at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on September 27, 2025.

PSG in Intercontinental Cup final in DecemberAFP

23 new judges and judicial inspectors sworn in before Mohammed bin Rashid

Sheikh Mohammed swears in 23 new judgesHUDA ATA

Mithun Manhas takes charge as BCCI president

How Manhas earns as BCCI chief: Salary, perks revealedLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Dubai Press Club to organise fifth edition of Dubai PodFest on September 30

Dubai PodFest 2025: Where voices shape the futureA AHMED

Civil marriage in Abu Dhabi: What you need to know

How to register a civil marriage in Abu DhabiHUDA ATA

PCB introduces first-ever annual contracts for scorers

PCB grants monthly contracts to 20 domestic scorersLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Dr. Maryam Shoukat passed away just minutes before her liver transplant in US

Pakistani doctor dies just before liver transplantA AHMED

Dubai Courts relocates Criminal Court to new headquarters

Dubai Courts relocates Criminal Court to new buildingBALARAM MENON

Why a ‘mini Dubai’ with Burj Khalifa and Dubai Frame has risen in India’s Kolkata

Watch: Why a ‘mini Dubai’ has risen in India’s KolkataSAJILA SASEENDRAN

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Dh106 billion housing boost for Emiratis unveiledHUDA ATA

Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State

UAE urges UN for peace, calls for ceasefire in GazaHUDA ATA

The return of the sanctions ends months of tense diplomacy aimed at reviving nuclear talks derailed since June, when Israeli and US forces bombed Iranian nuclear facilities.

UN sanctions return: Iran calls move ‘unjustifiable’AFP

The UAE delegation was led by Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Assistant Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Experience Exchange, and included Mohamed Obaid Salem, UAE Ambassador to the Philippines, along with members of the Government Experience Exchange Office.

UAE, Philippines boost ties with governance forumBALARAM MENON

The robotic arm operates under the guidance of the surgeon, reducing the margin of error and enhancing surgical accuracy.

UAE performs first AI-assisted robotic knee surgeryALI AL HAMMADI

Mustafa Kamal has daughter vaccinated against cervical cancer.

Pakistan vaccinates 9m girls against cervical cancerSTEPHEN N R

Relatives mourn after receiving the dead body of a victim who was killed in a stampede that broke out during a campaign rally Saturday evening in the Karur district, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, on September 28, 2025.

Vijay’s TVK moves court after Karur stampedeSTEPHEN N R

The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, the world’s highest, is seen in China’s southwest Guizhou province on September 27, 2025.

World’s highest bridge opens to traffic in ChinaAFP

BCCI welcomes Mithun Manhas as new President after Roger Binny's exit

Mithun Manhas appointed as new BCCI PresidentLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

It's going to be an epic final

India-Pakistan Asia cup final: 10 house party tipsMANJUSHA RADHAKRISHNAN

The court confirmed that the defendant had received the funds and failed to return the balance, validating the plaintiff’s claim.

UAE court fines investor Dh292k for withholding fundsHUDA ATA

A portrait of actor-turned-politician Vijay is seen near the scattered shoes after a stampede that broke out Saturday evening during his political rally in the Karur district, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, on September 28, 2025.

Vijay's Karur rally stampede: What we know so farSTEPHEN N R

Newly installed non-Schengen automatic border control gates are pictured at the Henri Coanda International Airport in Otopeni, Romania, on March 28, 2024.

TRAVEL & TOURISM

E-passports to make Schengen trips easier from OctoberJUSTIN VARGHESE

Pakistan Railways to launch high-speed train between Islamabad and Rawalpindi to improve trave time and ease traffic congestion. Photo for illustrative purpose only

High speed train to link Pakistan's twin citiesA AHMED

Ali Al Najjar was Chief Operating Officer, Al Ansari Exchange.

BANKING & INSURANCE

Al Ansari Exchange appoints Ali Al Najjar as CEOJUSTIN VARGHESE

Baidu’s Apollo Go RT6 robotaxi, the driverless autonomous vehicle during a trial run with safety driver at Jumeirah Beach Road in Dubai.

Where will Dubai’s first self-driving zones be?ZAINAB HUSAIN

Tamil Nadu mourns: Stampede at actor Vijay's Rally claims 39 lives, sparks investigation

India rally stampede sparks outrage, security tightenedLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Dubai's weather and pitch conditions to test India and Pakistan in T20 Asia Cup Finale

Humidity and pitch to test players in Asia Cup final SURABHI VASUNDHARADEVI

RTA announces plan to launch autonomous heavy vehicles in Dubai

New move: RTA to launch self-driving trucks in DubaiA AHMED

ADAFSA urges immediate registration of untagged livestock

Collect or sell untagged animals? Fines and jail applyABDULLA RASHEED

Violation detected for “collecting oysters” without legal permit in Abu Dhabi marine reserve

Caught collecting oysters in UAE? Fines up to Dh100kABDULLA RASHEED

Emirati doctors launch a national initiative to promote heart health under the slogan “Do Not Miss the Beat”

UAE launches ‘Do Not Miss the Beat’ national initiativeA AHMED

UAE braces for hot, humid Monday with chance of morning fog

Beware morning fog: UAE weather shifts this weekHUDA ATA

Routine investigations play a pivotal role in the diagnostic process. A doctor shows the patient an ECG recording of the heart's status.

Is your heart really healthy? UAE expert reveal howABDULLA RASHEED

A view of Dubai International cricket stadium.

Asia Cup final: Let cricket be the winner in DubaiASHFAQ AHMED

Selena Gomez shares intimate wedding moments with Benny Blanco

It’s official! Selena Gomez weds Benny Blanco—See picsLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

See the animals in their natural habitat during the night zoo safari at Al Ain Zoo — a mesmerising sight captured by reader Naveen Agarwal.

Reader Photos: UAE’s beauty, from Al Ain Zoo to beyondDEVADASAN K P

Pakistan's captain Salman Agha (L) and India's skipper Suryakumar Yadav

India-Pakistan trilogy shapes up for a thrilling finaleJAYDIP SENGUPTA

Pakistani singer Faisal Kapadia is thrilled about his country's team reaching the Asia Cup finals

Asia Cup final: Kapadia tunes in from Dubai Marina homeMANJUSHA RADHAKRISHNAN

UAE issues red and yellow alerts for thick fog; Abu Dhabi Police warn motorists

UAE issues red, yellow fog alerts; police warn driversLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Israeli forces have destroyed vast areas of Gaza, displaced about 90% of its population and in recent weeks have transformed more than half of the coastal territory into a military buffer zone that includes the now mostly uninhabited southern city of Rafah.

Revealed: Here are Trump’s 21 points to end Gaza warSTEPHEN N R

Kerala expat in Dubai wins Big Ticket draw after 13 years

Kerala expat in Dubai wins Big Ticket after 13 yearsASHWANI KUMAR

Tamil actor Vijay before the rally turned violent and claimed 39 lives due to crowd control issues

Vijay's stampede: How rallies turn into death trapsMANJUSHA RADHAKRISHNAN

Lee Min-ho and Kim Go-eun star in the show that straddles 'alternate worlds'

K-Drama Rewind, The King Eternal Monarch: A royal messLAKSHANA N PALAT

Pakistan's Haris Rauf speaks with India's Abhishek Sharma as Shubman Gill watches during the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four T20I at the Dubai International Stadium on September 21, 2025.

Drama and controversies that dominated Asia Cup 2025JAI RAI

Pakistan's Haris Rauf speaks with India's Abhishek Sharma as Shubman Gill watches during the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four T20I at the Dubai International Stadium on September 21, 2025.

Asia Cup: Tickets sold out for India–Pakistan finalBALARAM MENON

Stunning Milky Way captured over Abu Dhabi desert

Stunning Milky Way captured over Abu Dhabi desertHUDA ATA

The new links will be activated gradually, starting Friday, September 26 at 3:00pm, with full activation scheduled for Monday, September 29 at 6:00am.

Major digital update for UAE’s education platformsABDULLA RASHEED

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, at Qasr Al Shati, in Abu Dhabi.

Watch: UAE President receives OpenAI CEO Sam AltmanBALARAM MENON

38 killed, dozens injured in crowd surge at Vijay’s political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu

Stampede at actor Vijay’s Karur rally leaves 38 deadBALARAM MENON

Abu Dhabi set to host first Autonomous Systems Week in November

Abu Dhabi set to host first Autonomous Systems WeekABDULLA RASHEED

Nearly 7 million visitors in 2025 cement mosque’s global appeal.

SZGM hailed as model of sustainable cultural tourismABDULLA RASHEED

Aerial view of the Golden Bridge lifted by two giant hands in the tourist resort on Ba Na Hill in Da Nang, Vietnam. Ba Na mountain resort is one of top tourist destinations in the country.

TRAVEL & TOURISM

Vietnam cuts visa exemption processing to 1 dayJAY HILOTIN

According to police, habits such as improper overtaking, ignoring lane discipline, and distracted driving disrupt the flow of vehicles.

Why Sharjah roads are jammed daily, police explainAGHADDIR ALI

Weather update: Fog alert as UAE braces for hot and humid conditions

UAE weather: Hot days, humid nights with chance of fogHUDA ATA

Manchester United's Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim reacts in his seat during the English Premier League football match between Brentford and Manchester United at the Gtech Community Stadium in London on September 27, 2025.

Amorim's awful record and Bruno's penalty woesSHAMSEER MOHAMMED

Forgotten password leads to Big Ticket win for Abu Dhabi couple

Abu Dhabi couple wins Big Ticket after password mix-upASHWANI KUMAR

Friendship ends in court as woman told to repay Dh3.5 million loan

Dubai: Friendship ends in court battle over Dh3.5m loanHUDA ATA

Engineer Amna Khalid Al Mazmi

UAE woman makes history with forensic engineering titleAGHADDIR ALI

The Philippine Supreme Court in session. In a 2013 ruling, the Philippine Supreme Court declared the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF), commonly known as the "pork barrel" fund, unconstitutional.

Philippines: Why the Supreme Court banned 'pork barrel'JAY HILOTIN

Student in Dubai honoured after returning lost wallet with Dh200,000

Student honoured for returning wallet with Dh200,000AGHADDIR ALI

Fans beware: What’s banned at the India-Pakistan match in Dubai? Fines and rules explained

India-Pak final: What’s banned, fines fans must knowLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the UAE National Media Office, the UAE Media Council, and BRIDGE, meets Elon Musk, CEO of X, SpaceX, Tesla, and Starlink, at Tesla Headquarters in Palo Alto, California.

Elon Musk, UAE explore new partnerships in AI and techBALARAM MENON

Abdullah bin Zayed meets Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago in New York

UAE, Trinidad and Tobago grant visa-free accessLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Aisha Rashid with some of her cats in the apartment dedicated to around 65 rescued cats.

UAE: Pakistani lady with 65 rescued cats faces evictionSAJILA SASEENDRAN

Emerging trade corridors are lowering frictions and shortening time-to-market for firms on both sides.

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil trade with India surges 94% in 2024ASHWANI KUMAR

The main line is designed for speeds up to 320 kilometres per hour, while the loop line will operate at 80 kilometres per hour. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train to be fully operational by 2029: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India's first 'bullet train' to be operational by 2029IANS

For the first time ever, water will be part of a Disney castle design. Set on Yas Island, this world-first feature reflects the city’s unique island setting.

Top attractions revealed: Disney World to Therme DubaiABDULLA RASHEED

Baidu’s Apollo Go RT6 robotaxi during a trial run with a safety driver on Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai. Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

Dubai trials reveal how safe driverless cars really areASHWANI KUMAR

India's captain Suryakumar Yadav leaves the field after being dismissed during the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four T20I against Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Stadium on September 26, 2025.

Suryakumar Yadav’s numbers expose worrying dip in formBALARAM MENON

India's Arshdeep Singh tries unsuccessfully to run Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka out during the Asia Cup T20I at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, on Friday, September 26, 2025.

Asia Cup: Fielding lapses a worry for unbeaten IndiaBALARAM MENON

Excitement soars as Dubai Fountain prepares for grand return

Revealed: Dubai Fountain’s new shows and upgradesLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Egyptian groom’s wedding turns to heartbreak in seconds

Watch: Groom’s wedding turns to heartbreak in secondsHUDA ATA

See Saturn's rings: Stargazing event at Al Qudra Desert tonight

See Saturn's rings at Al Qudra stargazing eventSURABHI VASUNDHARADEVI

India's Abhishek Sharma plays a shot during the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four T20I against Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Stadium on September 26, 2025.

Hardik, Abhishek expected to be fit for Asia Cup finalBALARAM MENON

The app introduces powerful tools that make transformation tangible and exciting.

An app to make your dreams come true? It now existsDHANUSHA GOKULAN

UAE reaffirms support for peace in Gaza at UN meeting with Israel

Sheikh Abdullah calls for urgent ceasefire in GazaHUDA ATA

Al Ain store refunds man for stone-filled iPhone box

Man unboxes iPhone 17 in UAE— finds rocks insideHUDA ATA

Having a closer look at the price? UAE gold shoppers face a new price reality.

UAE gold costs 44% more- How buyers are winningDHANUSHA GOKULAN

Catch 7 unmissable comedy acts at Dubai Comedy Festival, from Netflix favourites to viral sensations, live in the city this October.

Top comedy shows in Dubai this October - you can’t missZAINAB HUSAIN

AI-powered platform launched in UAE to expand Emirati job opportunities

UAE unveils AI-powered platform to boost Emirati jobsABDULLA RASHEED

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