Thursday, April 23, 2026

Finance

Saudi oil exports to US plunge to lowest level in 35 years

After flooding US with crude earlier this year, Saudi Arabia has all but cut off the tap Workers at Saudi Aramco’s Abqaiq crude oil processing plant. The kingdom has exported just one cargo to the U.S. so far in June,...

Need to free us of financial illiteracy

With all those job losses happening now, it’s time next generation gets taught right A recent study showed only 33 per cent of adults can be considered financially literate with wide disparities between countries. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); The...

This time, an oil deal needs to stick

Laggards no longer have excuses to pay lip service to cuts and then ignore them Despite the crippling losses caused by the short-term oil price war, a new foundation was introduced in the relationship among OPEC+ countries as well as...

Oil retreats as China virus outbreak darkens outlook for demand

US crude stockpiles rose by 3.86 million barrels in the past week Flags fly from a Royal Dutch Shell oil rig in Texas. The American Petroleum Institute reported U.S. crude stockpiles rose by 3.86 million barrels in the past week.

UK’s jobless numbers at 3m after adding 1.5m in two months

Stage is set for government and central bank to come up with immediate incentives Jobless rates have spiked in the UK despite an earlier move by government to prevent it from happening. But without the furlough scheme, it could have...

Oil prices at $40 a barrel needn’t be a ‘dream’, says UAE oil minister

They should head back to some semblance of normal within two years Current oil consumption is at 2013 levels, but there are signs of demand returning, says UAE oil minister Abu Dhabi: Oil production limits adopted by a group of major...

Oil demand will not see an immediate improvement this year, says IEA

Even with lockdowns easing, demand gains have not been that substantial to date Oil demand is likely to record its biggest ever decline through the rest of the year. Even massive production cuts are yet to help stabilise demand. Abu Dhabi:...

Saudi fund to offer SR3.7 billion to 500 plus small industrial firms

It will offer line-of-credit to meet operating expenses for up to three months Small and mid-sized Saudi industrial firms will be able to cover their operational expenses for up to three months through tapping the new aid package. Riyadh: Saudi Arabia...

To the Dubai doubtful, no, we are not finished

Ramzi Cheaib reflects on his 38 years in the emirate and its resilience In the midst of this global pandemic, I have been flooded with articles about Dubai. They often have headlines that echo the phrase: “Dubai is finished”. I have...

The Debt Panel: ‘My Covid-19 debt holiday is up on my loan. Can I have more time?

The Filipina, who lost her job last year and received a repayment break for April and May, has still not found a new role I have a loan with a bank in Dubai and have always made my repayments on time....

Latest News

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.