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Dubai Police warn of rise in fake calls posing as officials and banks

Dubai: Dubai Police have renewed their warning to residents about a surge in fraud attempts involving fake phone calls and text messages posing as officials or bank staff.The alert comes as part of the force’s ongoing “Be Aware of Fraud” campaign, which aims to educate the public on how scammers are becoming more convincing in their methods.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.According to Dubai Police, fraudsters often pretend to be representatives...

UAE rain alert: Abu Dhabi Police urge caution, slower speeds and safe driving

Abu Dhabi Police have urged motorists to exercise caution and follow safety measures during fluctuating weather conditions and rainfall, warning against distractions while driving.The Traffic Directorate and Safe Patrols stressed the importance of staying focused on the road at all times, especially during rain, and adhering to speed limits when variable speed reduction systems are activated. Drivers were advised to maintain a safe distance between vehicles, avoid sudden braking, and reduce spee...

Bahraini Dinar to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today – April 11, 2026

Karachi/Manama, April 11, 2026:– The Bahraini Dinar (BHD) is trading at 739.60 Pakistani Rupee (PKR) today according to major currency exchanges. The rate has remained steady near this level over the past week, showing only minor fluctuations within the broader gradual softening trend that has defined the pair since the temporary high of 745.46 PKR recorded on January 24. The exchange rate has eased progressively in recent months: 743.48 PKR (Dec 13), 743.46 PKR (Dec 20), 743.03 PKR (Dec 27), 74...

China and Spain: A shared ham culture thousands of kilometers apart

Humans love ham and they've come up with all kinds of ways of curing it. From Jinhua ham in China to Jamón Ibérico in Spain, this video explores two culinary traditions shaped by time, patience and craftsmanship. Though separated by geography, these two hams share something deeper: a belief that some things are worth waiting for.The story begins with the pigs and the landscapes that shape them. On one side, Zhejiang’s "panda pig," on the other, breedacorn-fed Iberian pigs raised in Spain’s oak w...

Watch: Rain hits parts of UAE as yellow alert in place till April 13

UAE residents are once again soaking in the rain, as the country's National Centre of Meteorology predicted unstable conditions starting April 9. While March saw heavy rainfall in different parts, April is expected to bring lighter to moderate showers.However, there will be occasional bursts of more intense rainfall in some regions, NCM said. UAE-based account Storm Centre shared videos as the rain transformed desert areas and roads alike, with the unique power that rain holds of bringing joy t...

Les Amis de Paris-Roubaix are the soul of the Hell of the North - cycling’s toughest race

ROUBAIX, France — “It was here, in the velodrome, that I learned to walk,” says Guy Mathon, framed, as he speaks, by technicolour jerseys, ancient bikes and dozens of cobblestones.“I grew up in the cycling world, and the cycling world was fascinating in the eyes of a child. I competed, but then, well, I had to work to raise my family. But Paris-Roubaix has given me so much that I am trying to give back what I can to Paris-Roubaix.”Advertisement

Comfort meets couture: The best satin trainers for when you’re tired of heels

Shopping | ES Best Home | FashionComfort meets couture: The best satin trainers for when you’re tired of heelsThe silkiest upgrade your wardrobe has been waiting for. The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.VivaiaGeorgie Darling1 minute agoSign up for our free weekly newsletter for hot deals, best buys and expert reviewsSign upI would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evenin...

‘A collective hope’: Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy highlights importance of the Islamabad Talks

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy believes negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad mark a pivotal moment in the history of the region and beyond. In a series of Instagram stories, she called the moment one where “the world holds its breath” and said the Islamabad Talks serve as a reminder that “peace is not inevitable, it is a choice”. Recalling a childhood lesson from her grandfather, the filmmaker said, “It’s easy to raise yo...

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Half-Tongan, half-Kiwi - the Aussie aiming to take Scotland to next level

Half-Tongan, half-Kiwi - the Aussie aiming to take Scotland to next levelImage source, SNSByTom EnglishBBC Scotland's chief sports writerPublished2 hours agoYou hear it all the time in professional sport, the sacrifice that must be made to pursue the dream, the things you have to give up to stay in the game. Just because it's a cliche doesn't mean it isn't true - and the new head coach of the Scotland women's team, Sione Fukofuka, is living proof of it.Half-Tongan, half-...

How the Gulf conflict recast risks for Asian investors in Dubai

Asian digital entrepreneurs that once saw Dubai as a safe, well-connected base for global expansion are now reassessing that view after the US-Israel war on Iran exposed vulnerabilities in the city’s appeal as a financial and technology hub. For many investors and founders from India, China and Southeast Asia, the strain is not just about physical security but also about what disruption around the Strait of Hormuz has revealed about liquidity, credit and market confidence. Dubai has in recent...

Sabah Husain’s latest work creates a lyrical archive of nature, loss and cultural remembrance

In his book Kitab al Nabat [Book of Plants], Ibn Sina reflects on plant anatomy within a broader framework of order and purpose in nature. He believes that the beauty and symmetry of flowers reflects the underlying harmony of nature, referring to them as “vegetative soul”, reflecting a higher cosmic intelligence. Sabah Husain’s show at Chawkandi Art Gallery, Karachi, ‘Gardens of Memory’, was a visual treat, reflecting on the cycle of life through a study of plants in her garden. Husain is perhap...

Ukraine can play useful role in Strait of Hormuz, Britain says

KYIV: Ukraine can play ​a useful role in international efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, Britain’s armed services minister said, ‌praising its drone technology as among the best in the world. Britain has organized discussions this month among more than 30 nations on how to reopen the strait, amid an Iranian blockade that has choked oil supplies to the global economy following U.S. and Israeli strikes on ​Iran. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said this week Kyiv had participated in cons...

Dubai places of worship update visiting hours and reopen services

Dubai: Places of worship across Dubai have announced updated schedules and phased reopenings, reflecting a coordinated effort to balance community access with safety and regulatory compliance under guidelines issued by the Community Development Authority (CDA). The updates include revised visiting hours at Gurudwara Guru Nanak Darbar, the resumption of darshan at Shri Krishna Temple, and the partial reopening of St Mary’s Catholic Church for limited services.Get updated faster and for FREE: Down...

NZealand says cyclone Vaianu to bring damaging winds, heavy rain and flooding

WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s national weather service warned Saturday to prepare for damaging winds, heavy rain and flooding in what it described as a potentially “life-threatening” event, as cyclone Vaianu approaches the country’s North Island. The tropical cyclone is forecast to make landfall early Sunday, with residents living in coastal areas — prone to heavy rain, rising seawater and strong winds of up to 130 kilometers — being asked to evacuate as a precaut...

Whiskey executive whose designer handbag containing £2million Faberge egg was snatched from a Soho pub is 'very upset' by the theft, says her mother

Rosie Dawson, director of premium bands at Craft Irish Whiskey, was targeted by Algerian drug addict Enzo Conticello, 29, as she greeted a friend outside the Dog and Duck pub in Bateman Street.

Instagram launches comment editing amid new feature push

Dubai: In a move that feels small but long overdue, Instagram has finally introduced a feature users have been asking for years: the ability to edit comments after posting them. The feature was announced on Friday, April 10.For over a decade, Instagram users had only two options after posting a flawed comment: live with the mistake or delete and repost. With the new feature, users can edit their comments within a 15-minute window after publishing, giving them time to correct typos, clarify thoug...

Iran's envoy flies to US talks with photos of slain schoolchildren

Iraq official says drone crashed near US diplomats at Baghdad airport

BAGHDAD: A senior Iraqi security official told AFP that a drone crashed near a group of US diplomats inside the grounds of Baghdad’s airport earlier this week as they were escorting an American journalist freed after a recent kidnapping. The account shed light on a statement issued Thursday by the US State Department saying it had summoned Iraq’s ambassador to Washington to express “strong condemnation” of attacks by pro-Iran groups on US interests, “including the A...

Global wealth gap grows as aid to world’s poorest sees record drop

The gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider as actions agreed to by many countries last year, including overhauling the major global financial institutions, remain unfulfilled promises, a UN report has concluded. The report assessing the blueprint adopted in Seville, Spain, last June to narrow the gap and achieve UN development goals for 2030 was issued ahead of next week’s spring meetings in Washington of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, the main global...