Gulf News
October 2026
Teenager shoots headmaster, teacher at French school
French municipal Police officers patrol outside the Joseph-Lakanal middle school after a headmaster was shot and wounded with a hunting rifle and a teenager was arrested in Aubagne, southern France on October 12, 2026
The middle school was not affected by the high school students' protest,
The suspect, for reasons as yet unknown, fired at the headteacher, who was hit by a shower of pellets in the thighs and lower back,
I commend the composure and exemplary response of the teaching staff, which helped to prevent the worst from happening,
All this seems to sit within a global social phenomenon,
He started shooting and said: 'I've only come for the teachers, not for the pupils,
Bangladeshi Mufti killed in Riyadh Airport attack while wearing Ihram
Nasrullah Al Badr, a mufti from Bangladesh, was among a group of 45 people who had travelled to Saudi Arabia for the pilgrimage when the airport came under attack on Saturday
Jordanian father of two killed in Riyadh Airport attack: family mourns loss
Saudi Arabia issues safety instructions for emergency warning alerts
Riyadh airport attack: Indian Embassy attends Hyderabad engineer’s funeral, offers support to family
Dubai Boutique Owner's Son, 19, Sent to Kerala Borstal School After Fatal Mini Cooper Crash
Dubai boutique owner's son, 19, and three friends sent to Kerala borstal school after crash that killed three
Riyadh attack: US warns after Americans detained over filming missile and drone sites in Saudi Arabia
Visitors and residents are subject to local laws while in Saudi Arabia,
Diddy hospitalised after head injury, returns to prison hours later
US-Iran War: Key Updates UAE Residents Must Know Today (Oct 12, 2026)
The Middle East conflict intensified on Monday as Saudi Arabia reported fresh missile and drone threats, Riyadh's main airport remained closed and attacks on commercial tankers renewed concerns over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
Sanjay Dutt Praises 21-Year-Old Producer Anupriya Nagar for 'Hanuman Ansh' Success
God bless you, bachcha. I’m so proud of you and will always stand by you in all your projects. Your story has only just begun.”
I’ve seen films come and go, and some make history. But what you’ve achieved for Hanuman Ansh at just 21 is truly remarkable,
It takes passion to turn a small film into something so big, and the way you’ve brought people together, with everyone’s blessings, is outstanding!”
Dubai Michelin Guide 2026: Why some temporarily closed restaurants have retained their stars
We are fully aware that due to the current circumstances a number of restaurants are currently closed. We remain in close contact with their teams and are monitoring closely when they might reopen in the near future,
Saudi Arabia to double east-west oil pipeline capacity to 10 million barrels daily by 2026
The East-West Pipeline provides an alternative to shipping oil through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy trade
Fear has no place in the Saudi vocabulary,
Riyadh airport attack: US embassy issues fresh security alert for citizens in Saudi Arabia
Salman Khan Opens Karan Johar's Final Koffee With Karan: A Farewell to Remember
This is the finale season, so this can go anywhere,
A lot happened. I called lovers, I called friends, I called families, I called lovers who then went on to become ex-lovers. Some of them even got married,
He looked at me, he said… ‘Karan, you going to call your friends and chat with them. You do it every day. Who is going to pay you for that?’
Dubai to Sharjah Evening Traffic: Commute Times Double Amid Heavy Congestion
Dubai firm expands into Africa with new Nairobi hub
We do not see Africa as a single market, and we do not believe advisory models developed elsewhere can simply be transplanted from one country to another,
Africa has been part of my professional life for decades, and the work we have delivered across the continent over the past four years has reinforced how quickly the advisory agenda is changing. Institutions are no longer asking only what AI can do. They are asking where it can create meaningful impact, how it should be adopted responsibly and how results can be verified,
Flames ravage oldest covered food market in Paris
Nothing remains of the covered market,
The flames were higher than the rooftops,
This is my neighbourhood. It's a historic market,
Dubai Empowers Content Creators to Share Authentic Stories Beyond Skyscrapers
First we focused on building, now that we have the infrastructure in place we need the stories about it to be told,
What to know about Pope Leo’s planned lung nodule surgery
I do not think I am mistaken in saying that you, Your Eminence, have been and remain one of the Holy See’s best-known and most esteemed servants,
Sheikh Hamdan Reviews AI Solutions at Advanced Technology Research Council Meeting in Abu Dhabi
UAE warns against attempts to divide Emiratis and Saudis amid Houthi attacks
What unites the UAE and Saudi Arabia runs far deeper than any malicious campaign. We are brothers in good times and bad, and we will remain so,
There is no room for gloating over death. The victims of the Riyadh airport attack are our own people, and their suffering is our suffering. Anyone who exploits this grief to sow discord between Saudis and Emiratis only serves the Houthis,
Etihad Airways cancels Riyadh flights until October 19, suspends Jeddah and Dammam services
Global Village Season 31: RTA announces four bus routes and return of electric abras
Looking for an easier way to remove unwanted hair? 4 devices for your beauty routine
Dubai-Based Indian Truck Driver Strikes Dh500,000 Big Ticket Prize After 18 Years in UAE
I was very happy when I found out that we had won. We purchase tickets together every month, so it was a wonderful feeling to finally receive the good news,
Everyone in our group is so happy. This win gives all of us a little hope, and that's what makes it special,
I want to spend it on my son."
I want to use the money for my family and towards our home,
It was one of the most special moments for me. I had chosen the number based on my son's birthday, so finding out that we had won made it even more meaningful,