Monday, April 20, 2026

Finance

Saudi Arabia issues first 6 licenses for yacht tourism agents

The Saudi Red Sea Authority seeks to establish rules and regulations for providing services for coastal tourism activities, and to encourage visitors and tourists to explore the Red Sea, which enhances their experiences and contributes to raising the level...

UAE Central Bank: November 11th is the date for launching a new currency bills tender

The tender, as reported by the Central Bank, includes a short-term issuance of 28-day Treasury bonds “M-BILL” worth up to AED 3,500 million. Emirates Bank seeksCentral to move the market wheel throughLaunching a new tender for cash bills on the...

UAE jobs: Salaries to see ‘decent increase’ in these roles in 2025

Salary remains the top priority for UAE employees when considering a new role next year amidst rising rents and other costs in the country, said a new study. According to the 2025 Salary Guide released by Robert Half, 44 per...

Saudi Arabia announces 11 companies winning exploration licenses in 6 mining sites

These companies won the mineral exploration licenses as part of the mining competition round, and within the framework of the accelerated exploration program for untapped mineral resources in the Kingdom. Saudi Arabia has granted exploration rights to five 11 local...

Qatar Airways expands to 35 weekly flights to South Africa for summer season

With the start of the southern hemisphere summer season at the end of October, Cape Town will operate 11 weekly flights, rising to 12 between 17 December and 13 January. Johannesburg services will be 18 per week from 27...

RTA launches taxi-sharing pilot service between Dubai, Abu Dhabi

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a six-month pilot initiative to allow passengers to share taxis operating between Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai and Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi, in a move aimed at providing easy,...

Dubai Records 10 Percent Increase in Vehicles Over Two Years

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has announced a series of key road projects aimed at easing traffic congestion and reducing travel times across the city, as the number of vehicles during daytime hours reaches a staggering...

Dubai schools roll out mandatory measles vaccinations as UAE launches campaign

Schools in the UAE are teaming up with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to provide free vaccinations for primary students on campus this month. They have rolled out the National Measles Campaign, informing parents about the compulsory measles vaccination...

Dubai Police Launches Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence Council

Dubai Police has announced the formation of the 'Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence Council' to enhance digital capabilities and boost global competitiveness within the force. The council will be led by Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai...

UAE Ministry of Finance Announces Key Tax Amendments to Implement eInvoicing System

The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has issued Federal Decree-Law No. 17 of 2024, amending Federal Decree-Law No. 28 of 2022 on tax procedures, along with Federal Decree-Law No. 16 of 2024, which modifies Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of...

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Gold Prices in Dubai Drop Amid US-Iran Tensions

Gold prices in Dubai have fallen amid rising tensions between the US and Iran. The drop in gold prices is reported to be over Dh5 per gram.

Saudi Gold Price Today

Gold prices in Saudi Arabia are a key indicator of the country's economic trends. The latest rates for 20 April 2026 are available online.

Saudi Arabia Flights Disrupted Today

Passengers in Saudi Arabia are experiencing disruptions today. Flights have been delayed and cancelled in several cities.

Abu Dhabi Earthquake News Today

A minor earthquake of 2 magnitude was detected in Abu Dhabi. The earthquake was reported by Gulf Today.

UAE Poultry Price Fixing Alleged Amid Iran Crisis

A cartel is accused of foul play in fixing poultry prices in the UAE. The allegations come amid an ongoing Iran crisis, which may be impacting the market.