Thursday, May 7, 2026

UAE

Coronavirus: 177 Indian passengers on flight to Kochi from Dubai

Flights will take off to Kochi and Hyderabad. As many as 177 passengers were set to fly to Kochi from Dubai on Monday, the Consul General of India to Dubai, Vipul, confirmed. These include 30 pregnant women, senior citizens, a...

UAE rules out any change in VAT rate after Saudi hikes it to 15%

In a surprise move on Monday, Saudi Arabia increased VAT threefold to 15 per cent. The UAE will not increase value-added tax (VAT) which is currently levied at five per cent, the Ministry of Finance said on Monday. Al Arabiya TV...

Post COVID-19: Finance will secure Dubai’s future

Fiscal easing measures will be a relief for businesses struck by COVID-19 affliction The world as we knew it has been turned drastically. Undeniably, the COVID-19 health crisis has been the biggest challenge in generations, and its far-reaching effects have...

Virus-hit emerging markets: Time to dump assets or buy?

EMs reel in triple shock - coronavirus crisis, tanking oil prices, stock market plunge Dubai: While analysts largely warn that damage from social distancing will last for longer in most virus-ravaged emerging markets, some see this as an opportune time...

Samsung to take on Apple in smart debit cards

New card will be backed by a cash management account based on smartphones San Francisco: After witnessing the success of Apple credit card, Samsung is now working on its own physical and virtual smart debit cards that will allow customers...

Saudi, US firms eye stakes in Reliance’s Jio

US private equity firm General Atlantic is considering investing about $850m to $950m Reuters: Two more firms are eyeing a share of Reliance Industries Ltd’s $65-billion digital unit Jio Platforms, according to Bloomberg News, setting them up to be a...

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...

Listen: First UAE-India repatriation flight captain’s patriotic inflight announcement goes viral

Praise pours in for crew members of Thursday’s first UAE-India repatriation flights Dubai: Praise continues to pour in for the crew members of the historic first Indian repatriation flights on Thursday from the UAE. The inflight announcement of the captain of...

COVID-19: Mild, asymptomatic patients can stay home

Only those in moderate, severe and critical stages need to be hospitalised Dubai: Should residents who test positive for COVID-19 but are asymptomatic (showing no symptoms) or displaying mild symptoms self-isolate at home? The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) in sync with...

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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.