- 11 hours ago
Messi retires from national duty after leading Argentina to second successive FIFA World Cup final
Lionel Messi has ended his career as a player for the Argentine national team at 39 years old, after nearly two decades representing the national side. Messi, who played...
- 12 hours ago
Trump vows to hit back 'hard' after first exchange of fire with Iran in weeks
Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran 'hard' after the two foes traded fire for the first time in over a month, while Iran's president warned that more fighting with...
- 19 hours ago
Ministry of Defence denies reports of attack on Al Menhad Air Base
The Ministry of Defence has denied media reports claiming that Al Menhad Air Base was targeted by missiles, confirming that such reports are false. The Ministry affirmed that the...
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Notice to readers and subscribers of Gulf Today
Dear readers and subscribers, Here is some heartening news. We are restarting the print edition from September 1, 2026. Thank you for bearing with us in these challenging moments....
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UAE President congratulates students, teachers and parents on start of new academic year
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated students, teachers, administrators, and parents on the start of the new academic year, calling on everyone to...
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Child safety in focus as Sharjah students return to school after summer break
As students return to school, the Child Safety Organisation has called for families and schools to work together to strengthen six key pillars that support children’s safety and wellbeing...
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Jordanian woman jailed for biting her husband and beating him up with a glass vase
A Jordanian woman was sentenced to two weeks in prison and fined after she had beaten up her husband on the head with a vase and bit him during...
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Russian strikes destroy 12 million books before Ukrainians return to school
Russia has targeted Ukrainian printing presses and publishing houses in recent attacks, destroying more than 12 million books ahead of the first week back at school. A plant on...
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Dubai Police boost road presence to ensure safe start to new school year
Dubai Police have intensified the deployment of traffic teams and patrols across roads, intersections and areas surrounding schools as students return for the new academic year, coinciding with the...
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NCM predicts rain in parts of UAE and drop in temperatures for next couple of days
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) predicts rain for Tuesday in the eastern regions. It is expected to continue for the next four days, along with a temperature dip,...
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Doctors at Sharjah's Kuwait Hospital rescue individual who swallowed 12-centimeter nail and a spoon
A specialised medical team at Kuwait Hospital in Sharjah, part of the Emirates Health Services Corporation, successfully treated a patient who arrived at the emergency department in critical condition...
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Dubai Airport ranks first globally in capacity with 4.34 million seats during September
The Dubai International Airport led the list of the world's largest airports in scheduled seat capacity for international flights in September, offering 4.34 million departing seats and a total...
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Nepal flood death toll rises to 903, missing 4,247
Devastating floods near the border with China have killed at least 903 people in Nepal, while the number of missing in the country has soared to 4,247, its disaster...
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Filipina expat wins Dhs5m in UAE Lottery draw
Zenn Ariane Garceles, a 38-year-old Filipina expat who has called Dubai home for 13 years, has become The UAE Lottery’s first female millionaire after winning the third Dhs5 million...
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Students at Nepal school escape flood onslaught, thanks to a lunch break
In one of the areas worst hit by Wednesday’s catastrophic floods in Nepal, a group of schoolchildren managed to survive when they happened to leave their classroom for their...
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