Saturday, June 28, 2025

Finance

UAE banks have to deal with a ‘Phoenix’ sized problem with exposures of $350m-$400m

Dubai based Phoenix Global going into liquidation will cost banks quite a bit Dubai: Banks in the UAE have exposures between $350 million to $400 million to Phoenix Group, one of the world’s biggest rice trading firms before it went...

COVID-19 impact: NRIs get tax residency status relief

Period of forced stay in India due to lockdown will not be counted for tax residency Dubai: The Government of India has announced a much needed relief to non-resident Indians (NRIs) allowing them to keep out the period of their...

COVID-19 impact: Expats in UAE sell high-value gold to buy airline tickets

With gold at Dh193.25, rush to sell intensifies after India launches repatriation flights Dubai: For many expats in the UAE, gold is now serving a purpose more than just as an ornament. In these COVID-19 infected times, gold for these...

7 reasons to still believe in emerging markets in 2020

The long-term investment case for emerging markets is still compelling The combined equity value of 26 nations listed by MSCI Inc. as developing markets increased by $9.2 trillion since the end of 2009 through December 2019, according to data compiled...

COVID-19 risks: Gratuity payments of laid-off workers become an issue for many businesses in UAE

Companies don't have enough cash reserves to suddenly meet all payment commitments Dubai: Getting their full end-of-service benefits is turning out to be the most difficult task that many recently laid-off workers in the UAE are dealing with. With companies...

Working from home? Here’s how to keep yourself safe from cyberattacks

UAE has given equal importance to ensure continuous education as students, teacher adopt remote learning Our world has changed over the last couple of months and in an effort to keep the wheels turning, companies across the UAE and wider...

Apple aims to let you unlock iPhone while wearing a mask

Face ID will recognise when someone is wearing a mask. Apple has reportedly introduced a new Face ID feature to unlock the iPhone without having to take off the face mask, in the latest beta release of iOS 13.5. According to...

85% of global airlines to go bankrupt by year-end: Council

Emirates and Etihad Airways believe it could take 3 years for air travel demand to return to normal levels. The aviation industry, which supports 65.5 million jobs around the world, including 10.5 million people employed at airports and by airlines,...

Beware of fake WhatsApp prizes, job offers in UAE amid Covid-19: Police

If a UAE resident clicks on the fake message and follows instructions, fraudsters will be able to hack accounts. Beware of fake social media messages, promising prizes, jobs and shopping discounts amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the Abu Dhabi Police warned...

UAE petrol prices revealed for May 2020

After a huge drop in April, prices will remain the same in May. Petrol prices experienced a huge drop last month, after three months of consistent pricing and then a drop in March. The UAE petrol prices for May have...

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Dubai: New student visas, scholarships, jobs for 90% of pupils in new policies

New student visas, international scholarships and an ambitious plan to ensure that 90 per cent of its student population...

Saudi Arabia launches visa extension initiative to mark start of Hijri New Year

Saudi Arabia has introduced a new initiative to mark the beginning of the Hijri New Year, allowing holders of expired visit visas — of...

Dubai’s RTA announces 2-month traffic diversion at E311 starting June 28

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a traffic diversion at the Al Barari Underpass on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), starting...

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham, 27th June 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 4,697.60 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 4,027.50. Usually people...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 27th June 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 4,828.81 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,140.00 Usually...