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Prince Charles to Bezos, Cook, Huang: Tell us your problem with British startups

King Charles III met with tech titans like Jeff Bezos and Tim Cook to address funding challenges for British startups, particularly university-born ventures. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted the potential of UK startups in AI and quantum computing, emphasizing the need for a robust venture capital ecosystem. This discussion follows significant investment pledges from major tech firms to the UK.

Gas prices hit $4.23 per gallon, a new high for the year

Iran warGas prices hit $4.23 per gallon, a new high for the year As the Iran war enters its third month with peace talks stalled, the global energy crisis shows no sign of letting up.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Fuel prices at a Brooklyn gas station in New York, on Tuesday. The average price of unleaded gas is up 40% nationwide since late February. Spencer Platt / Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 29, 2026, 6:13 AM EDTBy Rob WileU.S. gas prices have hit a fresh...

LPG crisis makes India go for InducSun cooktops

LPG crisis makes India go for InducSun cooktops

Sensex ends 609 points higher, Nifty tops 24,100; RIL up 3%

Sensex ends points higher Nifty tops RIL up

CEOs of US’s top energy firms received average pay raise of $12.3m, review finds

Utility bills are up as much as 40% in some regions, and companies shut off power to customers 13m times in 2025The US’s top utilities’ CEOs enjoyed a 16% pay raise last year – to an average of $12.3m – even as consumers shoulder the pain from high bills spurred by continuing inflation, the Iran war and datacenter growth, a new review of industry financial documents shows.Utility bills are up as much as 40% in some regions since 2021, and, nationwide, utilities shut off power to customers 13m ti...

Dubai scraps minimum property value for solo investor visas, sets joint ownership floor: What it means

Dubai: Dubai has eased requirements for its two-year property-linked residency visa, removing the minimum property value for sole owners while introducing a Dh400,000 minimum share per investor for jointly owned assets.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The update, issued by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) through its Cube platform, replaces the earlier Dh750,000 threshold for individual buyers with a more flexible ownership-based approach.No mini...

Kissht IPO opens April 30: Why the math may not work for some investors

Kissht IPO opens April Why the math may not work for some investors

Ardian Helps Canada’s Largest Pensions Exit Buyout Funds

Ardian is increasingly a buyer of private equity assets from Canadian pension plans, as institutional investors turn to the secondary market to free up cash following a prolonged period of low deal activity.

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Pakistan's weekly oil bill reached $800m amid Middle East war: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that the country’s weekly oil bill has reached $800 million amid the war in the Middle East. Global fuel prices have skyrocketed over the past two months in the wake of the US and Israel launching joint strikes on Iran. Addressing a meeting of the federal cabinet today, the premier commended the efforts of Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik for tackling the fuel crisis resulting from the Iran war, stating that the situation now appeared “satisfac...

'Stealth' income tax bombshell: London hit with record £71 billion bill as millions in city pay more

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Aston Martin secures £50m financing as it posts another loss

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What skills will pay off in 2026 careers? UAE experts break down hiring priorities

You might or might know that career anxiety that creeps up every few years: You're plagued by the thought, what do I need to learn now so I’m not left behind later? Coding, AI, finding out what the ‘newest’ tools are, before everything becomes mainstream?It gets rather overwhelming, no doubt. But as we move deeper into 2026, with shifting job markets, tighter workforce structures and accelerating automation, the answer is becoming far less straightforward.Looking for a job in the UAE? Experts sh...

Why Dezerv co-founder says Rs 40 crore is needed to retire

Why Dezerv cofounder says Rs crore is needed to retire

भारत को प्रॉफिट, पाकिस्तान को लॉस... UAE के OPEC छोड़ने से किसे कितना नफा-नुकसान?

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Good news for India: UAE can now send more oil via Fujairah, bypassing Hormuz

Good news for India UAE can now send more oil via Fujairah bypassing Hormuz

How the Rams made the bold business decision to draft QB Ty Simpson

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The story of the Los Angeles Rams’ 2026 draft class will run through Ty Simpson.The choice to spend the No. 13 pick on a quarterback, with Matthew Stafford coming off his first MVP season, was a splash that created a ripple. The discourse inside and outside the Rams’ draft headquarters at Hollywood Park took on a life of its own in the phone calls, news conferences and days afterward.A pick of this type, this year, held an underlying tension that was impossible to avoid.Adver...

UBS Says Wealthy Clients Lost Some Interest in Private Credit

UBS Group AG Chief Financial Officer Todd Tuckner said that recent developments have cooled excitement among the lender’s rich clients about private credit, adding to the challenges facing the asset class.

Mohammed bin Rashid launches UAE programme to boost supply chain resilience

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the launch of a National Programme to Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience in the UAE, a strategic initiative designed to enhance economic security and reinforce the country’s global competitiveness.The programme seeks to safeguard the UAE’s long-term adaptability and sustainability by ensuring reliable access to essential goods, including food, medical supplies...

Housing Secretary rules out rent controls as Iran cost of living crisis looms

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