Friday, September 4, 2026

Finance

NCB and Samba announce merger to form Saudi Arabia’s $220 billion mega-bank

Merger of NCB and Samba creates ‘national champion and regional powerhouse’ DUBAI: Two of Saudi Arabia’s biggest banks signed a deal on Sunday for a merger to create a “national champion” for the Kingdom and a “regional powerhouse” for the...

Arab News launches new ‘Research and Studies Unit’ in Riyadh

Experts will produce research studies and by-invitation roundtable discussions and policy briefings would be held at the new unit RIYADH: Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, has announced the establishment of a new Research and Studies Unit (RSU)...

Investcorp sells UK industrial properties for £53.5m

Blackstone's last-mile logistics real estate unit Mileway acquires the seven-asset portfolio Bahrain-listed alternative investment management firm Investcorp completed the sale of a portfolio of seven industrial real estate assets in the UK to Mileway, a pan-European last-mile logistics real estate...

Outgoing Royal Jordanian CEO sees more airline consolidation with regional travel set for faster recovery

Weaker carriers are likely to exit the market with possibly more regulation setting into the industry post the pandemic The airline industry will see a revival of local and regional travel before long-haul routes rebound, in line with International Air...

Saudi Arabia’s NCB and Samba agree to $15bn merger that will create kingdom’s largest lender

Tie-up will create the third-largest bank in the Arab world, with $223bn in assets National Commercial Bank, Saudi Arabia’s biggest lender, agreed to merge with Samba Financial Group in a deal that will create the Arab world’s third-biggest banking entity...

FTA introduces new version of eDirham system to pay taxes

Tax registrants have until October 31 to register with the new platform The Federal Tax Authority of the UAE on Monday introduced a new version of the eDirham system in an effort to collect tax payments without interruption. UAE tax registrants...

Middle East business aviation show postponed amid COVID-19 concerns

The event was initially planned for this December Dubai: The Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) show has been postponed to 2021 due to concerns related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the event’s organizer said. The show will now...

Visa: How to reduce the costs of running an online business

The easiest way to cut expenses is to save on customer acquisition In a highly competitive e-commerce market, a healthy bottom line means everything to online business owners when it comes to shaping the future of their venture. Innovative technology infrastructure...

A lock at a departmental store in Dubai, the reason why it came to the fore!

Stringent restrictions have still been imposed in view of the growing corona spread in the UAE. Today, a departmental store in Dubai has been closed on charges of breaking the rules of social dissing. A fine of 50,000 dirhams...

Revealed: the most powerful people in Saudi Arabia

Arabian Business's guide to the Gulf kingdom's most influential movers and shakers Welcome to the annual Arabian Business Saudi Power List - our guide to the kingdom’s most influential movers and shakers. As the entire world, from emerging to traditional markets,...

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Gold rates today (April 21, 2026): Check prices of 24K, 22K, and 18K gold in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Kuwait City, Doha, Muscat –...

The gold rates in the UAE can be checked today, 21 April 2026. And that's crucial for buyers and...

Saudi Gold Price Today

Gold rates are available for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, and other cities. The latest gold prices can be checked for 24K, 22K, and 18K gold.

Gold Rates in Kuwait and UAE

Gold rates are being checked today in various cities. The Economic Times provides updates on gold prices.

Today Gold Rate in Dubai

Gold rates today can be checked for 24K, 22K, and 18K gold. The prices of gold in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are available.

Gold Prices Ease in Dubai

Gold prices have eased in Dubai. Investors are waiting for clarity on US-Iran talks.