Blog - Gulf News

June 26, 2026

24
Mar

Mo Salah to leave Liverpool at the end of the season

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2 min read

Liverpool’s dazzling forward Mohamed Salah will leave the club at the end of this season, the Premier League champions announced on Tuesday, bringing an end to an “illustrious” nine-year spell at Anfield. The 33-year-old Egypt international joined from Roma in 2017 and has made 435 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 255 goals. “Mohamed Salah is to bring the curtain down on […]

24
Mar

Distance learning until April 3; reopening requests under review

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3 min read

Dubai’s school regulator has reaffirmed that all private educational institutions in the emirate must continue distance learning until Friday, April 3, even as some major school groups have already begun applying to return to campus earlier. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) confirmed the directive to Gulf News on Tuesday, reinforcing the announcement by […]

24
Mar

Iran war Day 25: UAE intercepts threats; Bahrain casualties

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32 min read

Oil prices surged back above $100 as Middle East tensions escalated, with fresh missile exchanges, drone interceptions and military build-ups across the region. Global leaders urged de-escalation amid fears for energy supplies and shipping routes, while diplomatic calls intensified. Despite ongoing strikes, hopes for a negotiated solution remain as the conflict risks wider economic and […]

23
Mar

Wealthy buyers turn to gemstone jewelry as investment

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7 min read

When the gavel came down in December, Christie’s had set a record that created a buzz in the auction world. A Tiffany & Co. necklace adorned with a sparkling blue Paraiba tourmaline gem and diamonds sold for more than $4.2 million, 10 times its low estimate. A matching pair of earrings hit the block next, and it […]

23
Mar

Why China’s emotional economy is on the rise

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6 min read

28-year-old Rebecca Zhou, born in China’s Sichuan province, owns an assortment of Moomin merchandise — bags, mugs, and figurines featuring the white hippo-looking cartoon character from Finland — that she has accumulated over the years. By her own admission, many of these purchases may seem “childish”, but “it is [just] nice to treat yourself to […]

23
Mar

US-Iran-Israel tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz

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As the war in the Middle East entered its fourth week, Iran has widened its warnings to target buyers of U.S. Treasury bonds, the latest salvo in an intensifying exchange of threats, as the Trump administration’s 48-hour ultimatum neared expiry. In a social media post on Sunday, Iran’s Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that U.S.-linked financial institutions holding […]

23
Mar

Meta to pay top creators to post on Facebook

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3 min read

Meta on Wednesday launched a new program aimed at luring top creators from TikTok and YouTube to Facebook, offering guaranteed pay and boosted reach. The Creator Fast Track program offers social media stars with established followings guaranteed monthly payments and increased reach on Facebook. It pays $1,000 a month to creators with at least 100,000 followers on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube, and […]

22
Mar

What Robert Redford looked like young

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3 min read

“One of Robert Redford’s strongest assets is his good looks,” writer Scott Holleran once mused. Indeed, the Hollywood icon was once a ubiquitous silver screen heartthrob. However, the late star of iconic films like “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “The Sting,” and “All the Presidents’ Men” had more to offer than high cheekbones. Not only was Redford an Oscar-winning director, but […]

22
Mar

Plastic surgeon’s hot take on Demi Moore’s new look

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3 min read

The following article mentions eating disorders. Demi Moore may have transformed since she burst onto the scene in the ’80s, but she never lost her spark. After all these years, the “Landman” star is still leaving her mark with award-winning performances — and her beauty! At age 62, Moore was named People magazine’s World’s Most […]

22
Mar

Why forcing the strait open is high risk

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5 min read

As the war between the United States and Iran has entered its fourth week, the Strait of Hormuz has become the conflict’s most critical — and volatile — battlefield. The narrow chokepoint, through which a significant share of the world’s oil passes, is now effectively paralysed. Iran has largely blockaded the strait, snarling oil shipments and disrupting global trade. Tehran, […]

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Mo Salah to leave Liverpool at the end of the season

Distance learning until April 3; reopening requests under review

Iran war Day 25: UAE intercepts threats; Bahrain casualties

Wealthy buyers turn to gemstone jewelry as investment

Why China’s emotional economy is on the rise

US-Iran-Israel tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz

Meta to pay top creators to post on Facebook

What Robert Redford looked like young

Plastic surgeon’s hot take on Demi Moore’s new look

Why forcing the strait open is high risk

Saudi bans travel to 3 African.

UAE suspends new visas for 3.

UN halts Hormuz ship escorts after.

Aramco resumes Ras Tanura oil loading.

Saudi bans travel to.

UAE suspends new visas.

UN halts Hormuz ship.