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Gulf News - Latest UAE News

Gulf News - Latest UAE News

Breaking News From UAE & World

403 ratings
69 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 1, 2013
  • June 12, 2026

Developer

AL NISR PUBLISHING (L.L.C.)
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About

Access breaking news from the UAE and around the world with real-time alerts and in-depth reporting. Stay updated on business, sports, lifestyle, and more, with local insights and global perspectives.

✓Breaking news notifications
✓Comprehensive news coverage
✓Live gold rates
✓Accurate prayer times
✓UAE weather updates
✓Local videos and podcasts
✓Gratuity calculator
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Gulf News. Based on 403 reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 📰Comprehensive news coverage with global perspective
  • 🎨Clean and refreshing user interface design
  • 📱Well-organized content with carousel navigation
  • ⏰Prayer times feature integration
  • 🌍Good coverage of UAE and regional news
  • 📊Insightful analysis and detailed reporting

Negative things

  • 📺Embedded videos frequently fail to play
  • 🌙No dark mode available
  • 💰Aggressive paywall restricting article access
  • 💳Ads appear even in paid subscription version
  • 📱Poor landscape/iPad support
  • 🔐Login and registration issues
  • 📢Excessive and intrusive advertising
  • 🔔Uncontrollable notification spam
  • 💸Subscription pricing increased significantly
  • 🐛Frequent app crashes and freezes
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What's New in Gulf News

6.4.0

June 12, 2026

We’ve completely revamped the app! - Brand-new design for a modern look - Faster, smoother performance

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Subscription plans

Monthly Premium Subscription

Access to all Gulfnews content(Prime content)

$2.991 Month
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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Too many ads

Too many ads
SajeevMenonSajeevMenon

Videos don’t play !

The app is quite buggy. None of the embedded videos play ! No dark mode. So am uncomfortable using it in the night. Ads pop up even for paid version. So there is no point subscribing or evening using this app.
UAE MagnetUAE Magnet

Very Informative

I wish it was free, it’s so informative.
Anwar peteAnwar pete

Poor aap interfaces

Poor app design, user interface issues, no dark mode and needs substantial improvement on log in issues
AshB55AshB55

Overcharged subscription charges

Deleting the app.. Hiked the subscription charges like crazy..
kachappakachappa
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

10 issues

App crashes on launch or during use

Bug

Videos embedded in articles do not play

Bug

Login page fails to open

Bug

Subscribers prompted to purchase again

Bug

Prayer time display showing incorrect times

Bug

App hanging on iPad

Bug

Internet connection errors despite active connection

Bug

Notifications cannot be closed without opening article

Bug

Incompatibility with iPhone X and newer devices

Bug

App not opening after updates

Bug
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Requested Features

9 requests

Dark mode/night mode with black background

Feature

Landscape orientation support for tablets

Feature

Horizontal view for reading articles

Feature

Apple login authentication option

Feature

Customizable notification preferences and topics

Feature

Lock screen push notifications

Feature

Adjustable font size settings

Feature

Ability to control notification frequency

Feature

Remove ads from paid subscription tier

Feature

FAQ

What kind of news does this app provide?

This app provides breaking news from the UAE, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as well as world news. It covers a wide range of topics such as business, travel, entertainment, lifestyle, sports, and technology.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include breaking news notifications, comprehensive news coverage across various sectors, live gold rates with historical trends, accurate prayer times for the Gulf region, UAE weather updates, local videos, engaging podcasts, and a gratuity calculator based on UAE labor rules.

Is this app free to download and use?

The app is free to download and use. However, it does contain in-app purchases and advertisements, which may affect the user experience or offer additional content/features.

What is the gratuity calculator feature for?

The gratuity calculator helps users estimate their end-of-service benefits based on the labor rules in the UAE. This is a useful tool for employees working in the Emirates to understand their entitlements.

Can I save news articles to read later?

Yes, the app allows you to bookmark stories that you want to save. This feature enables you to revisit articles you found interesting or important at a later time.