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In this issue

October 16, 2025

How to get a golden visa in GCC

THESE SCHEMES OPEN NEW DOORS FOR UAE RESIDENTS LOOKING FOR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

3 mins

Training centre shut for flouting regulations

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research ordered the closure of a training centre and referred its operators to the Public Prosecution after uncovering legal and safety violations.

1 mins

Abu Dhabi launches biodiversity policy

It aims to strengthen regulations and promote solutions in sync with nature

1 mins

Friend ‘spins’ Indian expat to Dh150,000 Big Ticket win

A friend in need is a friend indeed proved true for Riyas Panayakandiyil, an Indian expat based in Qatar, who won the top prize of Dh150,000 in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi’s Big Win contest.

1 mins

First Afghan wins $1m in DDF raffle

Dubai-based Afghan national became the irst person from Afghanistan to win $1 million in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire raffle since its launch in 1999.

1 mins

Indian schools to have five-day Diwali break

EDUCATION AUTHORITIES APPROVE HOLIDAYS FOR FESTIVAL

3 mins

Newlywed Emiratis to get rental support

Abu Dhabi initiative sets 7 conditions for financial assistance for a total of 4 years

1 mins

Global Village season 30 off to a spectacular start

HOST OF SHOPPING, DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS

2 mins

5 million: UAE Pavilion most visited at Expo 2025 Osaka

The UAE Pavilion has emerged as the most visited country pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, attracting more than five million visitors.

1 mins

talabat names Toon Gyssels as new CEO

Tomaso Rodriguez steps down after 6 years, to stay on as a Board member

1 mins

UAE firms reap rewards from Iraq project

Sharjah-based Crescent Petroleum and Dana Gas have begun commercial gas sales from the KM250 expansion at the Khor Mor facility in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), after completing the project eight months ahead of schedule.

1 mins

Multiply Group eyes big share-swap deal

INVESTMENT FIRM TO ACQUIRE, MERGE 2POINTZERO, GHITHA

1 mins

Dubai Police’s AI tunnel to read your walk

The tunnel captures aperson’s ‘motion fingerprint’ in 5 seconds

1 mins

Now, get PayPal cash in dirhams

& money, the financial technology subsidiary of e&, will introduce the UAE's initial digital wallet directly integrated with PayPal, allowing users to withdraw dirhams immediately and advancing national digital economy objectives.

1 mins

Pakistan boosts digital collaboration with UAE

Pakistan pavilion at Gitex Global hosts over 100 leading tech startups

1 mins

Parkin to reserve slots for Dubai Taxi in busy areas

Deal also involves installation of EV chargers, rest areas

1 mins

Dubai tests Virtual ICU where Al flags distress

IT'S BEING TESTED ON 10 BEDS AT AL JALILA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

1 mins

THE WHIMS AND WAGES OF FELINE LOVE

Pets demand, disrupt, and dominate — but give back laughter, loyalty, and love

2 mins

CAN CEASEFIRE PAVE WAY FOR A PALESTINIAN STATE?

Arab, US, and regional coordination renew hopes for ending hostilities and rebuilding Gaza

3 mins

Syrian leader seeks reset in Russia relations

Al Sharaa, Putin likely to discuss Russia's military bases in Syria

1 mins

Hamas militants execute 8 in public

Palestinian NGO condemns killings as 'extrajudicial executions'

1 mins

Hamas launches crackdown as Trump vows to disarm group

'IF THEY DON'T DISARM, WE WILL DISARM THEM... PERHAPS VIOLENTLY'

2 mins

Japanese man scams delivery app, eats over 1000 free meals

38-year-old ordered food, claimed didn’t receive it and got refund

1 mins

Kenya opposition leader’s death creates uncertainty

Raila Odinga dies in India’s Kerala state during a health visit

1 mins

US adviser on India arrested for China links

ASHLEY TELLIS KEPT 1,000 PAGES OF SECRETS, AND MET CHINESE OFFICIALS

2 mins

Pakistan announces ambitious Islamabad-Murree monorail

Initiative promises to transform travel to country’s most visited hill station

2 mins

Meet Kanpur techie who owns 1,638 credit cards

He uses them to maximise reward points, cashback, travel perks, and hotel privileges

1 mins

56% of Indian employers intend to expand workforce

Large enterprises are driving most of the hiring momentum

1 mins

RSS ban row: Minister Kharge releases video

'If they think threats will unsettle me, it is only their illusion'

1 mins

Bus fire leaves 21 dead in Rajasthan

When the passengers tried to escape, they found the door jammed

1 mins

Supreme Court eases Diwali cracker ban, sets time limits

ACTIVISTS REMAIN SCEPTICAL ABOUT THE EFFICACY OF GREEN CRACKERS

3 mins

Sabalenka opens up on almost quitting tennis

World No 1 vows to improve ‘in everything’ and how Djokovic is helping her do it

1 mins

Noman stars as Pakistan win first Test

Chasing a target of 277, South Africa all out for 183

1 mins

UAE can still qualify for World Cup

OLAROIU’S MEN FINISH 2ND IN 4TH-ROUND QUALIFICATION GROUP AFTER LOSS TO QATAR

2 mins

UAE back to winning ways with easy victory

Alishan Sharafu and Harshit Kaushik delivered brilliant half-centuries, while Muhammad Farooq claimed four wickets as the UAE comfortably defeated Samoa by 77 runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia Pacific Qualifier held in Muscat yesterday.

1 mins

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Gulf News Description:

Publisher: Al-Nisr-Publishing-LLC

Category: Newspaper

Language: English

Frequency: Daily

GN Media is the publisher of Gulf News, the biggest selling English newspaper in the UAE. It is also home to the most visited news website in the UAE, gulfnews.com

Gulf News is a daily English language newspaper published from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was first launched in 1978, and is currently distributed throughout the UAE and also in other Persian Gulf Countries.