About Gulf News
Gulf News is an English-language daily newspaper based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Established in the late 1970s, it has grown into one of the best-known news brands in the Gulf region. It serves the UAE’s diverse population, including Emirati citizens and the large international community of residents who live and work in the country.
News from the UAE and the Gulf
Coverage centres on the United Arab Emirates, including government announcements, public services, transport, education, health and community life. Reporting on the wider Gulf and Middle East places local developments within a regional context. Practical news about living and working in the UAE is a major part of its appeal for residents and newcomers.
Business, Sport and Entertainment
Gulf News covers business, property, banking and the regional economy, giving readers context on a fast-changing commercial environment. Sport, including cricket and football, is followed closely. Entertainment, lifestyle and travel coverage reflect the interests of a multinational readership, and reporting on India, Pakistan, the Philippines and other countries connects expatriate readers with home.
Who Reads It
Gulf News is read by UAE residents, professionals, families and businesses that want news about the country in English. Expatriate communities rely on it for both local information and coverage of their home countries. It suits anyone who wants to understand daily life, public affairs and business across Dubai, the wider UAE and the Gulf region. Opinion pieces and features add perspective on the issues that matter most to the region’s residents.