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Total income surged by 11% to Dh6 billion as assets grew by 31.2% to Dh146 billion in 2025.

BANKING & INSURANCE

Emirates Islamic 2025 net profit rises to Dh3.3bNIVETHA DAYANAND

The timing of the outage has drawn notice because it follows TikTok’s ownership transition.

Users seek alternate apps amid TikTok US outage NATHANIEL LACSINA

Left to Right : Prerna Gupta, Sid Das, Shaikh Khaled Saqer AlQassimi, Shaikha Khawla AlQassimi, Dr Preetha Kiran.

B’spoke Therapeutics launches AI-driven metabolic drugsGULF NEWS REPORT

President highlighed the important role played by military colleges in equipping the UAE Armed Forces.

UAE President attends graduation ceremony in Al AinWAM

Mammootty in Bramayugam (2024)

Mammootty gets Padma Bhushan, isn’t he already legend?MANJUSHA RADHAKRISHNAN

Emirates NBD posts Dh29.8 billionn record profit

BANKING & INSURANCE

Emirates NBD net profit hits Dh24 billion in 2025NIVETHA DAYANAND

Jason Momoa

Jason Momoa's anti-hero Lobo in Supergirl revealedMANJUSHA RADHAKRISHNAN

Against the dollar, the rupee recovered slightly from its all-time low and gained 10 paise to trade at 91.80 in early deals.

7 reasons the Indian rupee is fallingNIVETHA DAYANAND

Asian airports boost checks after Nipah virus detected in India

India on alert for Nipah, Asia tightens airport checksLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Bella Hadid broke up with her boyfriend, Adan Banuelos.

Bella Hadid calls it quits with Adan BanuelosLAKSHANA N PALAT

Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when.

SAVING AND INVESTMENT

Remit now? Rupee and peso moves favour UAE expatsNIVETHA DAYANAND

A custom FPV drone captured cinematic footage from angles impossible to see from the ground.

TRAVEL & TOURISM

Watch: Skydivers fly through world’s tallest hotelNATHANIEL LACSINA

Features like anonymous Story views and AI perks are tipped to arrive with premium plans.

Meta plans paid tiers for Instagram, Facebook, WhatsAppNATHANIEL LACSINA

57-year-old can now sit upright in a wheelchair and be moved around his residences in Majorca and near Lake Geneva.

Rare Schumacher recovery update after 2013 ski crashNATHANIEL LACSINA

Actress Kristen Stewart is making her directorial debut with the film, The Chronology of Water.

Kristen Stewart slams Hollywood for sidelining womenLAKSHANA N PALAT

Google Maps show deep red zones as collisions worsen delays

Rush-hour traffic snarls hit Dubai-Sharjah commuteLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Sadie Sink, Caleb McLaughlin, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Noah Schnapp and Millie Bobby Brown attend the Los Angeles Premiere of Netflix's "Stranger Things" Season 5 at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres on November 06, 2025 in Hollywood, California.

Why Millie Bobby Brown is in a 'league of her own' LAKSHANA N PALAT

The 27 member states of the European Union formally adopted the regulation on phasing out Russian imports of both pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) into the EU on Monday.

27 EU nations slam door on Russian gasANI

New UWB chip and louder speaker help users find keys, bags and more with Apple’s Find My app.

CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

Apple upgrades AirTag with longer range, louder alertsNATHANIEL LACSINA

Shocking CCTV footage captures the heart-stopping moment an unidentified attacker unleashed a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) straight at Philippine Mayor Akmad Mitra Ampatuan's black SUV in broad daylight.

CCTV shows grenade blasting Philippine mayor's carJAY HILOTIN

Ebraheem vs. Farhana: Dubai Bling stars in public feudGULF NEWS

The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier and a US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, conduct joint exercises in the US Central Command area of responsibility in Arabian Sea June 1, 2019.

US aircraft carrier has arrived in Middle East AFP

Anime fans see errors and disconnects as server issues hit Crunchyroll across multiple regions.

Crunchyroll not working? Users report global outageNATHANIEL LACSINA

GTA VI will release this year.

Is your PS5 ready for GTA VI? LAKSHANA N PALAT

Light rain possible today as fog risk grows and sea conditions worsen by week’s end.

UAE warns of fog, light rain and choppy seas this weekKHITAM AL AMIR

Sammy Yahood (right) has commented on social media that Islam is a "disgusting ideology". His Australian visa was cancelled three hours before his flight departed from Israel. At left is Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke.

Australia cancels visa of Israeli influencer YahoodAFP

The UAE’s decision not to respond directly to social media campaigns against it can be understood as a wise and calculated choice, consistent with its ethical and political vision.

Why UAE does not respond to the frenzied media campaignABDULLA RASHEED

Dubai's Widow Warriors, started by Priya Pinto: All in all, the group consists of:Vanessa Ferns, Liane Shenoy, Preeta Menon, Michelle Menon, Joanne Mascarenhas, Charu A Rab Nawaz, Richa Naik
Sakshi N. Ashokan, Madiha Ovais, Bhavna Nihalani, Shakuntala Chandanani, Smitha Ajit
Pratibha Ajith Nayak, Shonali Bhatia, Sudnya Raul, Tulip Chatterjee, Shazia Majid
Ashime Christabel, Aisha Nurulain. Gretta Dsouza Anjali Desai, Vanessa Mendonca, Maral Phayer, Sonali Rikame

Dubai’s Widow Warriors: A sisterhood of strengthLAKSHANA N PALAT

FILE - In this June 1, 2011, file photo, Sepp Blatter gestures during a press conference in Zurich, Switzerland. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)

Former FIFA chief joins boycott call for US World CupAP

People visit a makeshift memorial for 37-year-old Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol officer over the weekend, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)

Sudden shift: Trump's about-face after Pretti's deathAP

E-visa access and simplified entry make European travel easier for Pakistani passport holders outside the Schengen area.

European spots for Pakistanis without Schengen visaLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has begun implementing the third tranche of the revised salary schedule for civilian government employees following the issuance of National Budget Circular No. 601 on January 22.

Pay raises in the Philippines: Who's covered, who's notJAY HILOTIN

The Disneyland Abu Dhabi theme park will become Disney’s seventh theme park destination globally, joining its existing locations in California, Florida, Tokyo, Paris, Hong Kong and Shanghai.

When is Disneyland Abu Dhabi expected to open?ZAINAB HUSAIN

Aniketh R Nair, along with his parents and sister, receives the prize from Tawhid Abdulla in Dubai on Monday.

Watch: Boy wins 1kg DSF gold prize worth over Dh500,000SAJILA SASEENDRAN

Ricardo Gámez, left, leaves prison after being released in Tocuyito, Venezuela, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.

Venezuela releases dozens of prisoners in 2 daysAP

BTS: The South Korean boy band BTS has a huge and dedicated fan base worldwide.

'Come more often!' Mexico leader urges BTSAFP

The bill banning social media for under-15 children passed by France's National Assembly it will now go to the Senate ahead of becoming law.

France pass bill banning under-15s from social mediaAFP

People sled down the hill on the west front of the US Capitol on January 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. A massive winter storm is expected to bring frigid temperatures, ice, and snow to millions of Americans across the nation.

US winter storm: 1m without power, flight chaos JAY HILOTIN

US President Donald Trump.

Trump raises tariffs on South Korea to 25%ANI

The Remarried Empress cast

Confirmed list of 7 Webtoons being adapted to K-dramasAREEBA HASHMI

Rock climber Alex Honnold, of the U.S., performs a free solo climb of the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan, Sunday, Jan. 25. 2026.

Alex Honnold climbed Taipei 101 for 'embarrassing' payAREEBA HASHMI

Two-day event highlights best practices in risk management.

Murona Forum to boost Abu Dhabi’s crisis preparednessABDULLA RASHEED

AI Expert

AI skills lead Gulf hiring in 2026NIVETHA DAYANAND

This screen grab from video footage taken and received on January 26, 2026 from Governor Mujiv Hataman shows rescuers assisting survivors of the sunken MV Trisha Kerstin 3 at a port in Isabela, Basilan province.

Philippine ferry: 15 dead, 28 missing, 316 rescuedJAY HILOTIN

Abdullah Sultan bin Khadem, Executive Director of Sharjah Charity International

Sharjah Charity targets 1.2m iftar meals during RamadanAGHADDIR ALI

The three points keep Al Nassr firmly in the hunt as the Saudi Pro League title race heats up.

Ronaldo's Al Nassr close gap on Al Hilal in title raceSHAMSEER MOHAMMED

UAE and US hold 11th Economic Policy Dialogue

UAE and US deepen cooperation at economic dialogueWAM

Arabian Gulf Security 4 focuses on counter-terrorism and crime.

UAE joins Gulf security exercise in QatarWAM

Dubai Police Podcast returns with fifth season

Dubai Police Podcast returns with forensics focusAGHADDIR ALI

Rare cherry blossoms bloom in Baguio after seven years

No Japan trip needed: Cherry blossoms bloom in BaguioCHRISTIAN BORBON

UAE expresses solidarity with Philippines, conveys condolences over ferry accident

UAE sends condolences to Philippines over ferry tragedyWAM

Sailors preparing a Boeing EA-18G Growler on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Indian Ocean.

Is the Iran-US crisis reaching a boiling point?STEPHEN N R

This image taken from video provided by WABI television, emergency services work on a scene of the Bombardier Challenger 600 crash at the Bangor Airport in Maine, late Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (WABI via AP)

7 dead as private plane flips in US snowstorm crashAP

The new Safety and Public Transport Etiquette Campaign aims to reduce congestion and improve safety.

Dubai RTA rolls out safety drive on Metro and TramBALARAM MENON

The Kurators round-up: Paris Men’s Fashion Week AW26

The Kurators round-up: Paris Men’s Fashion Week AW26THE KURATOR

Egyptian army soldiers guard their side of the Rafah crossing, closed since early May, on July 4, 2024.

Israel agrees to reopen Rafah crossing for pedestriansAFP

Illustrative image.

COURT AND CRIME

Unpaid Dh261,500 loan case won with social media proofHUDA ATA

The announcement of the new lab under DCL was made on the inaugural day of Gulfood 2026

New Dubai lab to check if your protein contains insectsSAJILA SASEENDRAN

Dubai Court awards Dh50,000 after pilot’s false cancer diagnosis

COURT AND CRIME

False cancer diagnosis leads to Dh50,000 award in DubaiHUDA ATA

Two girls walk past a billboard at Enqelab-e-Eslami (Islamic Revolution) Square in Tehran, on Sunday.

UAE will not allow its territory for strikes on IranWAM

The trio — Navindren Raj Cumarason, Sridharan Subramanian and Pratifkumar Selvaraj — are alleged members of a feared criminal syndicate targeted in a major Malaysian police crackdown known as “Ops Jack Sparrow.”

UK-deported criminals spark chaos at Mumbai terminalSTEPHEN N R

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday visited Gulfood 2026 at Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City.

Why Gulfood 2026 matters for global food tradeKHITAM AL AMIR

Lebanon has been in a prolonged economic and financial crisis since 2019

Al Habtoor Group flags $1.7 billion losses in LebanonDHANUSHA GOKULAN

RAK Police say camping is fun but safety, respect, and environment must come first.

RAK Police release key camping safety guidelinesAGHADDIR ALI

Hag Al Laila is a traditional Emirati celebration held before Ramadan. Here’s what it means, when it’s celebrated and how families mark the occasion.

What is Hag Al Laila and why is it celebrated in UAE?ZAINAB HUSAIN

Cha Eun-woo is currently serving mandatory military service.

Cha Eun-woo apologises over tax allegationsLAKSHANA N PALAT

Abu Dhabi Police conduct awareness workshops in workers’ cities

Workers learn how to stay safe with Abu Dhabi PoliceABDULLA RASHEED

Guests interact with exhibitors at Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival at the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park, in this file photo.

Creativity is the new measure of economic progressSARA ABDELAZIZ AL NUAIMI, SPECIAL TO GULF NEWS

His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi.

New law brings efficiency to Ajman’s rental sectorAGHADDIR ALI

The US imposed a temporary halt on new LNG export licenses in January while it studies the impact of higher shipments on climate change, the economy and national security.

XRG increases stake in Rio Grande LNGNIVETHA DAYANAND

University of Sharjah tops UAE universities in four disciplines in global rankings

Sharjah University tops UAE in four major disciplinesAGHADDIR ALI

His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah

Sharjah raises monthly allowances for 6,317 citizensKHITAM AL AMIR

Paddy Pimblett in action at UFC 324

Paddy Pimblett loses first UFC boutROBERT ILSLEY

USA's Coco Gauff celebrates beating Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova in their women's singles match on day eight of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 25, 2026.

Australian Open: American quartet shines amid US stormJAYDIP SENGUPTA

Dubai Police’s Al Sunaa Studio hosts interactive art workshops at Sikka Festival

Dubai Police bring creative workshops to Sikka FestAGHADDIR ALI

KUWK, Dubai Bling, Love Island and Fabulous Lives Of Bollywood Wives make the cut

Bad weather and bad reality TV: The perfect combo SAARANGI AJI

Abu Dhabi Civil Defence promotes safety awareness at Family Sports Day

Abu Dhabi boosts family readiness for emergenciesABDULLA RASHEED

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande (R) pose on the red carpet upon arrival for the European premiere of the film "Wicked: For Good"

Did Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo get Oscar snubbedGULF NEWS

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner talk to each other prior to a meeting with Russia's President at the Kremlin in Moscow on January 22, 2026.

Russia: Talks with US, Ukraine in UAE were constructiveSTEPHEN N R

Abu Dhabi’s Fish AI Project pushes Sustainable Fisheries Index to 100%

Abu Dhabi’s AI-driven fisheries monitoring explainedABDULLA RASHEED

Dr. Deepak Mittal, Ambassador of India to the UAE

UAE-India partnership reflects shared vision: EnvoyWAM

As social media has grown around the world, so has concern that too much screen time is arresting child development and contributing to declining mental health in minors.

France to vote on social media ban for childrenAFP

Dubai Police brings next-generation automation to forensic laboratories

Dubai Police advance forensic automation AGHADDIR ALI

Bus trips surge 67%, while taxis remain the main travel choice.

Ajman sees sharp rise in public transport use in 2025AGHADDIR ALI

Classic cars on display at the Antique Cars Museum hosted its 4th Annual Show at the historic Frere Hal in Karachi

Karachi’s antique car show wows thousands in PakistanA AHMED

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts after a point against USA's Tommy Paul during their men's singles match

Carlos Alcaraz forced to remove Whoop device ROBERT ILSLEY

Dubai concludes first Green Artificial Intelligence Conference

Dubai concludes first Green AI ConferenceAGHADDIR ALI

Highland Agro Foods Pvt Ltd has added another feather to its cap by winning an international honour in Dubai. At a grand ceremony held in Dubai recently, the company was conferred the prestigious award Sustainable Production and Export Excellence Award 2025, in an event organised by Gulf News and BeingShe

PARTNER CONTENT

Highland Agro Foods strengthens global footprintGN FOCUS

UAE leaders congratulate India on Republic Day

UAE leaders congratulate India on Republic DayWAM

NRTC Group to debut at Gulfood Green 2026 with integrated sustainable agri-food model

ADVERTISER’S CONTENT

NRTC Group to debut at Gulfood Green 2026GN FOCUS

Shamim Sainulabdeen

ADVERTISER’S CONTENT

LuLu pushes the case for private labelsGN FOCUS

An 82-year-old breast cancer survivor managed to secure a ticket to the upcoming BTS concert.

82-year-old cancer survivor wins BTS ticket battleAREEBA HASHMI

Thousands of flights were delayed or cancelled due to a winter storm in the US.

Winter storm updates: UAE, Qatar US flights face delaysDHANUSHA GOKULAN

Liwa University launches SHE LEADS Program to empower women in UAE higher education

How SHE LEADS by Liwa University empowers women in UAEGULF NEWS REPORT

Al Maya Group ushers in a new era of global food excellence at Gulfood 2026

ADVERTISER’S CONTENT

New era of food excellence from Al Maya at GulfoodGN FOCUS

Disneyland Abu Dhabi is expected to open between 2030 and 2033.

Disneyland Abu Dhabi location in Yas Island revealed MANJUSHA RADHAKRISHNAN

Visitors at an earlier edition of Gulfood

Discussions become tangible deliverables at GulfoodGN FOCUS

India's Abhishek Sharma (L) and Sanju Samson.

Is India’s second opening slot in T20s jinxed?JAYDIP SENGUPTA

Dr Imneet Madan with her children, Yuvraj and Shirene.

PARTNER CONTENT

Sev-A-Life: Transforming lives with compassion and careBY DR IMNEET MADAN | SPECIAL TO GN FOCUS

Sara Shah, CEO of Majra

Majra launches 2026 challenge to boost UAE CSR impactGULF NEWS REPORT

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