Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Finance

Dewa repays $1.5 billion bond

Dubai government and its entities have been repaying their debt on time this year, reflecting stable revenues even during the pandemic time. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) on Sunday said it made repayment of $1.5 billion (Dh5.5 billion) bond...

Etihad offers 15% flight ticket discount to frontline heroes

Etihad offers 15% flight ticket discount to frontline heroes Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways is offering benefits for frontline heroes that include a 15 per cent discount on the airline’s flights and preferential rates for Etihad Holidays’ range of travel packages. Guests...

Abu Dhabi to host oil and Gas Industry exhibition and conference online in November

Over 700 thought leaders and industry experts to participate in 135 planned sessions Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi will host the oil and gas industry’s largest on-line exhibition and conference, when the ADIPEC Virtual Conference brings together over 5,000 government ministers,...

Maktoum bin Mohammed appoints DIFC Authority’s Board of Directors

Essa Kazim continues as Chairman of DIFC Authority’s Board of Directors. Dubai: Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre, has issued Directive No. (5) of 2020, appointing...

OPEC+ faces growing pressure to change course as ministers meet

The coalition of crude producers gathers on Monday to assess the state of the market Dubai: When OPEC and its allies met last month, Saudi Arabia’s energy minister dared oil speculators to test his determination to stabilize global markets. Now that...

Gulf currency pegs offer silver lining in era of weaker dollar

Dollar declines could give a boost to non-oil industries once the pandemic eases Dubai: More than a decade ago, Gulf Arab nations struggled to preserve their currency pegs as the dollar went into retreat. This time, the link to a...

Online gaming enjoying surge in popularity

The GCC gaming market has followed alongside the rapid global expansion and is expected to hit $821 million by 2021 from $693 million in 2017 Social distancing measures have meant that many residents in the UAE are opting to spend...

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...

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Dr. Abeer Al Obaidi becomes Saudi’s first female professor of international law and human rights

Dr. Abeer Al Obaidi becomes Saudi's first female professor of international law and human rights Dr. Abeer Al Obaidi is...

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham, 21th July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 4,720.92 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 4,047.50. Usually people...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 21th July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 4,875.47 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,180.00. Usually...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – 21th July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 4,735.50 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 4,060.00. Usually people opt...

Today Gold Rate in Oman – 21th July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Oman Today Per tola is OMR 495.71 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is OMR 425.00. Usually people opt...