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Opec cuts 2021 oil demand forecast again as virus cases rise

UAE says Opec+ 2021 oil supply boost going ahead as planned. World oil demand will rebound more slowly in 2021 than previously thought as coronavirus cases rise, Opec said on Tuesday, adding to headwinds faced by the group and its...

Mena gas investments surge to $126b

Gas demand is expected to grow by approximately 3.8 to four per cent on average compared to six per cent in 2019 Investments in the Middle East and North African region's gas sector have shown a steady surge to reach...

Consortium of UAE investors comes to Jet Airways’ rescue

Creditors, mainly Indian public sector banks, took over Jet in early 2019 but failed to keep it operating as its cash crunch grew. A consortium comprising a UAE-based entrepreneur and Kalrock Capital was given the final go-ahead to rescue the...

‘VAT-free offers’ misleading: FTA

Sellers may take a commercial decision to absorb VAT in order to make the price of promotional goods more attractive to potential buyers. The UAE's Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has clarified that "VAT-free special offers" are misleading and contrary to...

Oil market to rebalance by end-’21

Global oil demand is expected to rebound to pre-pandemic levels by 2022 while supply tightens, creating a deficit, Energy Intelligence has reported, quoting the chief executive officer of Saudi Aramco. Amin Nasser said China would once again be the focus...

Arabtec wants to protect its oil and gas subsidiary Target from liquidation

Asks lenders for debt standstill deal related to their Target exposures Dubai: Arabtec Holding asked banks this week for a three-month standstill on debt repayments for its subsidiary Target, sources said, as the Dubai-listed builder that is facing liquidation seeks...

Shuaa launches $200 million Financing Opportunities Fund

Shuaa raised over $140 million in the last 3 months Dubai: Shuaa Capital on Sunday announced that it has launched a $200 million ‘Shuaa Financing Opportunities Fund’ targeting special situations in the GCC. The fund has already attracted a total...

Oil will make a welcome return to form

Gulf economies can take a slower growth in global oil demand in its stride The latest forecasts from OPEC (Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries) have confirmed what we said two weeks ago - that the worst phase for the oil...

Why expats stay on in the UAE despite loss of jobs, income

Many of them can barely make ends meet, but they say they can’t go back home either Dubai: Ever wondered how some UAE residents are living their lives in the emirates with no jobs or source of income? Well, many...

IMF further lowers UAE’s economic growth forecast, projects 6.6% contraction

Global growth forecast has been slightly revised upwards. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday further revised down the UAE's economic growth forecast, projecting a 6.6 per cent contraction for this year and a recovery of 1.3 per cent for...

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MoHRE clarifies refund rules for domestic worker recruitment fees

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has outlined the specific conditions under which domestic worker...

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham, 2nd May 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 4,537.22 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 3,890.00. Usually people...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 2nd May 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 4,665.52 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,000.00 Usually...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – 2nd May 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 4,554.72 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 3,905.00. Usually people opt...

Today Gold Rate in Oman – 2nd May 2025

Today Gold Rate in Oman Today Per tola is OMR 476.47 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is OMR 408.50. Usually people opt...