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Customs increases import valuation for 62 old and used mobile phone models
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) Directorate General of Customs Valuation has increased the customs value for 62 models of older and used mobile phones, saying the move was aimed at aligning assessed values for duty and tax purposes with prevailing market rates, it emerged on Thursday. The development comes after senior FBR officials had assured a National Assembly parliamentary committee last week that mobile phone rates would be reduced in the upcoming budget. The directorate is...
Why Israel’s Economy Is Thriving Now
BusinessAerospace & DefenseWhy Israel’s Economy Is Thriving NowByIlan Berman,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ilan Berman writes about the Middle East and Eurasia.Follow AuthorApr 23, 2026, 09:28am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Israeli Currency, New Shekels. (Photo by: Independent Picture Service/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)Universal Images...
Amid US Blockade, Iran Says It Has Banked First Proceeds From Hormuz Tolls
While strikes around the region have mostly ceased since the two-week-old truce began, there has been no letup in the stand-off over the crucial trade route, with both sides seeking economic leverage.
Estrangeiros colocam R$ 65 bi na bolsa e locais ficam à margem
O aumento no fluxo de capital estrangeiro para o mercado de ações brasileiro deve se estender pelo resto do ano, em meio à retomada do apetite por risco nos mercados globais, segundo executivos de grandes bancos.
Aldar acquires KEZAD logistics assets for Dh650m to expand portfolio
Dubai: Aldar Properties has acquired an industrial and logistics portfolio from a subsidiary of AD Ports Group for Dh650 million, expanding its presence in Abu Dhabi’s key economic zone.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The transaction involves the purchase of assets from Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD Group) and adds 163,000 square metres of income-generating warehouse space to Aldar’s portfolio.The assets comprise three purpose-built,...
Leicester 'face £70m black hole' after disastrous football-on-credit-card gamble
Leicester 'face £70m black hole' after disastrous football-on-credit-card gambleImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Leicester City fans have been protesting against the club's owners throughout the seasonByDale JohnsonFootball issues correspondentPublished4 minutes agoCommentsLeicester City enjoyed the good times, now they are going to have to endure the bad - and there are signs they may not have hit rock bottom.The drop to League One was confirmed after Tuesday's 2-2 d...
Why Innovative Supply Chains Are Shifting From Competition To Collaboration
InnovationEnterprise TechWhy Innovative Supply Chains Are Shifting From Competition To CollaborationByDavid Henkin,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Henkin helps organizations and individuals innovate and grow.Follow AuthorApr 23, 2026, 09:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Companies are replacing transactional supply chains with collaborative partners...
Goldman Expects Global Oil Inventories to Hit a Record-Low
Daan Struyven, global commodities research co-head at Goldman Sachs, says oil bottlenecks and supply chain logistics related to the Strait of Hormuz put the global oil market on track to reach the lowest-ever level for global visible inventories, which “implies some upside risks to our forecasts.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Mecas 2026 Returns to Las Palmas With 14 Projects and a More Targeted Selection
Mecas returns to Las Palmas this year with a lineup that reinforces its preference for auteur-driven projects moving across fiction, nonfiction and hybrid terrain. Held at the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival, the ninth edition brings together 14 titles from Europe, Africa and Latin America, split between eight projects in Cine Casi […]
Judge approves $425 million Capital One settlement. Here's what to know.
MoneyWatch Judge approves $425 million Capital One settlement. Here's what customers should know. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Aimee Picchi Aimee Picchi Associate Managing Editor, MoneyWatch Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets including USA Today and Consumer Repor...
In Finland, Bhagwant Mann pitches Punjab as global agriculture, innovation hub
In Finland Bhagwant Mann pitches Punjab as global agriculture innovation hub
Carry less, do more: The HUAWEI MatePad mini advantage
As work becomes increasingly mobile, professionals are looking for devices that combine portability with serious performance. The HUAWEI MatePad Mini stands out as a compact yet powerful solution designed to support productivity and creativity wherever work happens.The 8.8-inch OLED PaperMatte display is considerably larger than any other ebook reader of this size and offers incredibly vibrant colours. Saying this is the best ebook reader ever is not a hyperbolic statement. While that alone make...
UK furniture chain collapses into administration – 297 workers made redundant
The company said it has been "a challenging time for manufacturers and retailers"
Japan's Katayama on Constant Close Contact With US on FX
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama says that she is in close communication with the US on FX. Katayama spoke exclusively with Shery Ahn at the Bloomberg New Voices 2026 event in Tokyo. (Source: Bloomberg)
JPMorgan Readies Fresh Private Credit Push After Needling Market
After years weighing how to dive deeper into private credit, JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s $4.3 trillion asset manager is committing to a strategy that will plow tens of billions of dollars into loans sourced by the firm’s commercial bankers.
How LA28 Olympics ticket prices could be driven by bots, brokers and a big bill for the Summer Games
Fans lucky enough to secure tickets to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles are facing steep prices, with some paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars to attend events, prompting questions about why costs have surged compared with past Games.
Non-resident Bengali's fiery post fuels debate on Bengal's economy, jobs amid polls
Nonresident Bengalis fiery post fuels debate on Bengals economy jobs amid polls
Sainsbury’s and WH Smith among latest firms facing Iran war impact
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What UAE parents can expect to pay this term: School fees, bus charges, refunds explained
[Editor’s Note: This article is part of Khaleej Times’ Schools and Parents, a dedicated section designed to support families in the UAE as they explore educational choices. The section offers explainers, guidance from education leaders, expert advice and insights from parents to help readers make informed decisions about schools, curricula and communities.]As schools across Dubai resume in-person classes after weeks of disruption, many parents are still unsure about what they are required t...
Generation capacity of at least 62,000MW needed by 2035 to support economic growth
ISLAMABAD: The government has projected additional power generation capacity needs of 62,660 to 70,720 megawatt (MW) till 2035 to support the country’s economic growth of 3.5 per cent (low) to 6.4pc (high). This is part of the revised Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) 2025-35 and Transmission System Expansion Plan (TSEP) 2025-35 prepared by Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO) — a power division entity — in consultation with all the relevant stakeholders, including t...