اقتصاد
18088 مقال
Dubai gold jumps Dh4 as Iran war jitters lift 22K to Dh539
Dubai: Dubai gold prices rebounded on Thursday morning as renewed caution over the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict pushed investors back toward bullion. This reversed Wednesday’s softer trend when easing ceasefire hopes had briefly cooled safe-haven demand.(Check latest UAE gold prices , alongside prices in , , , , , and .)In Dubai, 24K gold rose to Dh582.50 per gram, up Dh4.50 from Wednesday’s Dh578.00, while 22K climbed to Dh539.25, gaining Dh4.00 from Dh535....
No jobs, no salaries: How this tiny UAE village became an industrial giant
[Editor's Note: This article is part of Villages of the UAE, a Khaleej Times editorial series that looks beyond the country’s skylines to the quieter communities nestled in its mountains, deserts, wadis, and along its coast. Through the voices of residents and the rhythms of everyday life, the series explores how tradition, place, and people continue to shape the UAE’s social fabric.]Along the shores of the Arabian Gulf, in the far north of Ras Al Khaimah, Khor Khuwair tells the story of a place...
Pakistan receives $2bln Saudi inflow, confirms SBP
BusinessPakistanPakistan receives $2bln Saudi inflow, confirms SBPBy Shoaib Nizami-Apr 16, 2026Saudi Arabia has extended financial support to Pakistan by depositing $2 billion into the account of the State Bank of Pakistan, the central bank confirmed on Thursday. A day earlier, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that Saudi Arabia has committed $3 billion in additional financial support for Pakistan, with disbursement expected next week. He further stated that the existing $5 billion S...
Pakistan receives $2bln Saudi inflow, confirms SBP
Saudi Arabia has extended financial support to Pakistan by depositing $2 billion into the account of the State Bank of Pakistan, the central bank confirmed on Thursday. A day earlier, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that Saudi Arabia has committed $3 billion in additional financial support for Pakistan, with disbursement expected next week. He further stated that the existing $5 billion Saudi deposit would no longer remain subject to the earlier annual rollover arrangement and woul...
Indian LNG Importers Scoop Up Spot Shipments After Prices Recede
India’s liquefied natural gas importers have accelerated purchases from the spot market, taking advantage of a recent dip in prices, as the country looks to ease a supply crunch triggered by the war in the Middle East.
Macau finance minister steps down for ‘personal reasons’
Macau’s finance minister has resigned over “personal reasons,” prompting the city’s chief executive to temporarily assume his duties until a new candidate is appointed. The cabinet change took effect on Thursday after China’s State Council approved the removal of Tai Kin-ip from the post of secretary for economy and finance, in accordance with Macau’s Basic Law and the recommendation of Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai. Tai, 57, who only assumed the senior role in December 2024, said he had earlier.....
Iran-Linked Ships Take New Path To Trickle Into the Persian Gulf
At least two US-sanctioned, Iran-linked vessels made their way through the Strait of Hormuz and into the Persian Gulf on Thursday, taking what may be a new route from the United Arab Emirates even as a US blockade enters its third day.
Mark Mobius, Emerging Markets Investing Pioneer, Dies at 89
Mark Mobius, who put emerging markets on investors’ radar with on-the-ground insights over more than four peripatetic decades, has died. He was 89. Bloomberg contributors share personal memories and look back at some of his most iconic interviews. (Source: Bloomberg)
Private rents in Great Britain stop rising for first time since 2017
More landlords having to cut prices to secure tenants, Rightmove data showsAverage private rents have stopped rising in Great Britain after almost a decade of increases, as more landlords cut their prices to secure a tenant, data shows.The typical advertised private rent outside London for properties coming on to the market remained flat at £1,370 a calendar month in the first three months of 2026, according to the property website Rightmove. Continue reading...
Goldman’s Olson Sees Private Credit Market Growing Despite Fears
Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s global head of alternatives for wealth expects private credit firms to keep drawing capital despite recent redemption episodes, due to the premium illiquid investments command.
‘Unprecedented’ fire at Australian oil refinery threatens already dwindling petrol supplies
NewsWorldAustralasia‘Unprecedented’ fire at Australian oil refinery threatens already dwindling petrol suppliesRefinery supplies around half of Victoria's fuel and 10 per cent of nation's total, and processes about 120,000 barrels of oil per dayStuti Mishra Thursday 16 April 2026 05:54 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remov...
Oil prices drop below $95 and Asian stocks hit record highs as Iran peace deal hopes grow
NewsBusinessOil prices drop below $95 and Asian stocks hit record highs as Iran peace deal hopes growBrent crude opens 0.4 per cent lower at $94.55 a barrel after reports Iran could consider allowing ships to sail freely through the Omani side of Strait of HormuzStuti Mishra Thursday 16 April 2026 05:46 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","rem...
Goldman Sachs on Private Credit for Wealth
Kristin Olson, Global Head of Alternatives for Wealth at Goldman Sachs, says institutional investment in private credit remains steady, even as misinformation has pressured the market's redemption windows. She speaks on Bloomberg's The China Show. (Source: Bloomberg)
ACG Metals: Upside for Gold Over Trump Presidency
ACG Metals Founder, Chairman and CEO Artem Volynets argues that gold thrives on market volatility, a trend he sees lasting as long as Donald Trump in in the White House. He speaks exclusively on Bloomberg's The China Show. (Source: Bloomberg)
Yardeni: Investors Are Looking Past Iran War
Yardeni Research President Ed Yardeni says investors are looking past the war in the Middle East, treating the conflict as if it is over for the time being and focusing on market fundamentals. He speaks with Haslinda Amin on "Insight with Haslinda Amin." (Source: Bloomberg)
Mark Mobius, investor who took global money to emerging markets, dies at 89
Mark Mobius investor who took global money to emerging markets dies at
Mark Mobius, pioneering emerging-market investor and China bull, dies at 89
Mark Mobius, who was known as the father of emerging markets and was among the first fund managers to invest in Hong Kong and mainland China, died on Wednesday at the age of 89, according to a statement on his LinkedIn account. The statement did not give the cause. Mobius was based in Dubai in recent years and remained active in investment via his own firm. He was managing director of Mobius Emerging Opportunities Fund. Mobius remained bullish on China throughout his career. In his last...
जूते बेचने वाली कंपनी अब करेगी AI का काम, अचानक 870% चढ़ा स्टॉक!
AI
Pentagon approaches US automakers to help make weapons as wars deplete stocks, report claims
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsPentagon approaches US automakers to help make weapons as wars deplete stocks, report claimsThe reported outreach effort is reminiscent of how the major Detroit automakers helped produce armaments during WWIIJosh Marcus in San Francisco Thursday 16 April 2026 05:28 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark"...
Japan pledges $10bn to help Asian countries deal with oil crisis
Japan pledges $10bn to help Asian countries deal with oil crisis40 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKoh EweJapan Cabinet Public Affairs OfficeSanae Takaichi announced the new cooperation framework after an online meeting with other Asian leadersJapan has pledged to provide $10bn (£7.4bn) to help its Asian neighbours, especially those in South East Asia, secure energy including crude oil as the region reels from disruptions caused by the Iran war.Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaich...