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Safeguard what you have built: Why every expat needs a UAE will today

For millions of expatriates living and working in the UAE, one missing document is all it takes to put everything they have built at serious risk. No matter how many years you have spent here, how much property you own, or how carefully you have planned your finances, without a properly registered UAE will, the UAE law decides what happens next, and it may not be what you intended.The risks of having nothing in placeWithout a UAE will in place, assets and personal affairs fall under default succ...

RAC issues new Friday petrol and diesel update 'drivers should do two things'

It's been tough going for UK drivers since the end of February

UAE warns against unlicensed domestic worker agencies

Abu Dhabi: Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has warned residents against dealing with unlicensed domestic worker recruitment offices and unauthorised intermediaries, saying such practices could expose employers to legal and financial risks.In a social media post, the ministry urged employers to work only with licensed and approved domestic worker recruitment offices operating in the UAE, stressing that official agencies are listed on the ministry’s website.Get updated faster an...

U.S. Adds Nearly Double The Jobs Last Month Than Expected

BreakingBusinessU.S. Adds Nearly Double The Jobs Last Month Than ExpectedByTy Roush,Forbes Staff. Ty Roush is a breaking news reporter based in New York City.Follow AuthorMay 08, 2026, 08:48am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineThe U.S. economy added more jobs than expected again in April, according to federal data published Friday, as additional data point to a stabilizing job market that clashes with...

Universal Credit health element cuts hit new claimants under DWP change

New DWP welfare reforms reducing Universal Credit health element payments have come into effect - here's how it will affect new claimants

AI Pricing: Why Cost Optimization Is The Wrong Battle

InnovationAI Pricing: Why Cost Optimization Is The Wrong BattleByScott Breitenother,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 08, 2026, 08:45am EDTScott Breitenother, Co-founder and CEO of Kilo Code. getty​While the conversation around AI costs swings between two extremes (are we spending too much, or not enough?), leaders are forgetting th...

After 92,000 layoffs in 2026, experts fear permanent shit in how work is organised in US

Over 92,000 tech jobs vanished in 2026, pushing the total since 2020 to nearly 900,000. Giants like Meta and Microsoft are cutting thousands, signaling a structural shift driven by AI efficiencies and pandemic over-hiring. Despite massive layoffs, tech titans are investing billions in AI, while startups achieve rapid growth with leaner teams, redefining business expansion in the AI era.

Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts

MoneyWatch Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Mary Cunningham Mary Cunningham Reporter, MoneyWatch Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. She previously worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program. Read Full Bio Mary Cunningham May 8, 2026 / 8:35 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The U.S. labor mar...

Cannes 2026 shines a light on Arab filmmakers and powerful new cinema

The 2026 Cannes Film Festival is bringing a strong MENA presence to the Croisette, with filmmakers from Morocco, Palestine and Egypt-France landing coveted spots across the Competition and Un Certain Regard line-up.Among the biggest names in Competition is Egyptian-French filmmaker Arthur Harari, whose latest film The Unknown marks his return to Cannes as a director. Harari, who won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay alongside Justine Triet for Anatomy of a Fall, previously screened Onoda: 1...

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What scientists will be looking for as government UFO files are released

Space We asked scientists what they think we'll learn from the government's UFO files. Here's what they said. By Graham Kates, Graham Kates Reporter Graham Kates is an investigative reporter covering criminal justice, privacy issues and information security for CBS News Digital. Contact Graham at KatesG@cbsnews.com or grahamkates@protonmail.com Read Full Bio Graham Kates, Cara Tabachnick Cara Tabachnick News Editor Cara Tabachnick is a news editor at CBSNews.com. Cara began her career on the cri...

Gold price today: Yellow metal jumps; check 24K, 22K city-wise rates

Gold prices surged on Friday, driven by robust spot demand and fresh speculative buying. Across major Indian cities, retail rates for 22K, 24K, and 18K gold saw an uptick. Futures contracts for August delivery on MCX climbed, mirroring a stronger global sentiment for the precious metal. This rally reflects increased trader confidence and positive market momentum.

Japan not planning to send an economic mission to Russia — source

According to the source, some Japanese business representatives may be on business trips, but the ministry cannot comment on this

The average cost of gas in the U.S. is $4.55 per gallon. Here's how it's impacting consumers.

The average price of gas in the U.S. is now up to $4.55 per gallon, an increase of more than 50% since the war with Iran began. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains how the spike is impacting consumer spending.

Argentina Soyoil Trades at Decade Low to US on Harvest, Biofuels

Soybean oil from Argentina, the world’s biggest exporter, is trading at the cheapest in at least a decade relative to rival supplies out of the US, as the harvest on the Pampas crop belt hits full stride and after Washington increased biofuel blending mandates.

Gulf crisis: Air India says no layoffs planned, asks staff to cut discretionary spending

Air India assures employees no layoffs are anticipated despite financial strain from the Middle East conflict. However, annual salary increments will be deferred by at least a quarter. CEO Campbell Wilson urges a "laser sharp focus" on cost reduction, eliminating waste, and suspending discretionary spending to navigate these challenging times. Variable pay and planned promotions will continue.

Nationwide rule update 'could mean £4,822 windfall'

Data from Finder indicates the typical UK saver holds £19,214 in reserve

Elliott Loses Fight Over $8.7 Billion Buyout of China’s 58.com

Elliott Investment Management, T. Rowe Price Group Inc. and other money managers failed to persuade a Cayman Islands judge to award more than the deal price in the $8.7 billion take-private of China’s largest online classified-ad marketplace six years ago.

Iran war costs Toyota £3bn as prices of materials soar and sales fall

Carmaker gives one of biggest warnings yet of conflict’s impact on businesses while Trump tariffs also take tollToyota has reported a £3bn hit from costs from the war in Iran, as prices of parts and materials soared and sales dropped.The world’s biggest carmaker said profits declined in its financial year to March as it was “likely unable to absorb newly added impact from the Middle East”, in one of the largest warnings yet of the war’s impact on businesses. Continue reading...

Energy Flows, Life Flows: Why Qatar's Real Strategic Asset Is Continuity

BusinessEnergyEnergy Flows, Life Flows: Why Qatar's Real Strategic Asset Is ContinuityByGüney Yıldız,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I focus on the nexus of AI adoption, energy, and geopolitics.Follow AuthorMay 08, 2026, 08:07am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Doha's financial, energy and diplomatic infrastructure operates as one of several layers...