Saturday, July 11, 2026

Finance

$107 billion and counting, that’s what health insurers worldwide have to pay for COVID-19 claims

Premiums set to rise for businesses, and covering against pandemic is not the only risk Insurers will be shelling out $107 billion on claims related to the COVID-19 – but it’s unlikely that the payouts will end with that.Image Credit: ALSO...

India’s airlines risk extinction as government refuses to rescue billionaires

Close to 3m jobs in aviation and related industries could be lost in India this year Air India planes parked on the tarmac of Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. Indian carriers need as much as $2.5 billion to...

Businesses need to regain their X factor

Brushing up on their customer experiences will speed the transition Each interface and interaction with the customer is an opportunity for a business. Make sure to capitalise on it. The COVID-19’s impact on people and economies has been profound. And it...

India’s bankers find home working is actually improving productivity

A few have already dropped plans to invest in office expansions Staying put at home is raising productivity scores in India's banking sector. Absence of the hour or two spent on commuting is the main factor aiding those gains. (File...

Nissan will pay dividends again only after cashflow turns positive

New CEO at Japanese carmaker intends to see positives return from October 2021 Tokyo: Nissan Motor Co. will need to return to positive cashflow and bolster its cash position to start paying out dividends again, CEO Makoto Uchida told shareholders...

COVID-19: Why target Emirates when airlines worldwide have hit turbulence?

Job losses at Dubai carrier are being given significance over and above all else Emirates is being held towards a vastly different set of standards than the rest of the industry. Job losses at Emirates are rated as indicative of...

UAE investors prefer to stick with caution for now

Markets will be watching closely for any upcoming M&A related moves UAE markets have declined on account of rising risk version across global markets. And yet, the National Commercial Bank’s $15.6 billion acquisition of Samba Bank is a positive for GCC...

Say ‘hello’ to the robot next to you

Cities and businesses are deploying automation to tide over this crisis and more There is always one robot or the other going to lend a hand. The pandemic will just swell their ranks across industries and services. At the Dawadan restaurant...

NCB-Samba merger will give it ‘control’ of Saudi corporate market

Balance-sheet gains and $210b in assets will certainly do a lot of talking Riyadh: The combination of National Commercial Bank and rival Samba Financial Group would create the third-largest lender in the Gulf - and a national champion to compete with...

Don’t ignore UAE’s exhibition industry in any recovery

Exhibitions played a central role during good times, and is ready to do so again It is no secret that the pandemic has affected all sectors like never before. Perhaps, the exhibition and conference industry was one of the most...

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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.