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India turns to Russia, Africa as Middle East oil supply tightens

Mumbai: India has ramped up purchases of Russian oil and revived alternate supplies from Africa, Iran and Venezuela to blunt a sharp crude shortfall from the crisis-ridden Middle East, analysts say.India, the world's third-largest oil buyer, normally sources about half of its crude through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway that has seen only a trickle of traffic since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News...

UAE launches public debt report outlining strategy and market growth through 2025

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Finance has released a report detailing federal public debt strategy and market development between 2022 and 2025, highlighting expanded issuance activity, strong investor demand and sustained sovereign credit ratings.The report, titled “Federal Government Public Debt 2022–2025: Public Debt: Efficiency and Sustainable Financing,” outlines the country’s approach to managing debt as part of broader efforts to support economic stability and long-term growth.Get updated fa...

Pakistani exports to major European markets slow down amid ME conflict despite GSP+ status

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports to major Western and Northern European markets have recorded negative growth in the first nine months of the current fiscal year compared with a year ago, despite the continuation of the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP+) status, raising concerns about weakening demand for Pakistani goods. The development comes against the backdrop of a shifting global trade environment, as the US-Iran conflict sends shockwaves through the Middle East, impacting global goods t...

Britain's shoplifting epidemic hits record high with more than 500,000 cases as repeat offending surges

Britain's shoplifting epidemic hits record high with more than 500,000 cases as repeat offending surgesBy KRISTINA WEMYSS, GENERAL NEWS REPORTER Published: 12:31, 26 April 2026 | Updated: 12:31, 26 April 2026 e-mail View comments

NatWest faces AGM showdown over climate backtracking

Shareholders including the Church of England back call for protest votes against the bank’s chair NatWest is at risk of an embarrassing showdown at its shareholder meeting this week, as investors and leading scientists call for an urgent reversal of what they describe as “climate backtracking”.Campaigners, including ShareAction, are calling for protest votes against the bank’s chair, Rick Haythornthwaite, at its annual meeting in Edinburgh on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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Bank holidays next week: Banks closed from April 27 to May 3. Check the RBI calendar here

Bank holidays next week Banks closed from April to May Check the RBI calendar here

India, New Zealand to lock in FTA next week: Here's what it may have in store

India and New Zealand are set to sign a Free Trade Agreement on April 27, aiming to boost bilateral trade to $5 billion within five years. The pact will offer duty-free access for many Indian exports, benefiting sectors like Agra's leather industry. New Zealand gains tariff reductions on key products, while India protects sensitive agricultural goods.

UAE launches Dh1 billion national fund to support vital industries

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the establishment of a Dh1 billion national fund to support vital industries.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.“We have approved a package of initiatives and decisions to support the national industrial sector, including the establishment of a national fund worth Dh1 billion for industrial resilience, aimed at a...

Price pressures could last for eight months after Iran war ends, minister warns

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Internal government files reveal fears of widespread flight cancellations and supply chain collapse across Australia as perfect storm hits

Internal government files reveal fears of widespread flight cancellations and supply chain collapse across Australia as perfect storm hitsFuel crisis and union chaos to ground flightsHundreds of flights could be cancelled in JulyREAD MORE:  ISIS brides' second attempt to reach Australia sparks furyBy NICHOLAS COMINO, POLITICAL REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 11:40, 26 April 2026 | Updated: 11:40, 26 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Fed Meetings In 2026: What The Latest Signals Mean For Investors

Editors' PickMoneyFed Meetings In 2026: What The Latest Signals Mean For InvestorsByErik Sherman,Senior Contributor.Edited bySophia Acevedo,Associate Editor.for Investor HubFollow AuthorsApr 26, 2026, 06:30am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.TABLE OF CONTENTS2026 FOMC Meeting Calendar And Expectations Largest Takeaways From The Most Recent FOMC MeetingUnderstanding The Fed Projections and Dot Plot Curre...

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UAE to establish national fund valued at Dh1 billion for industrial resilience

Dubai ruler has stated that UAE has adopted a package of initiatives and decisions to support the national industrial sector,  including the establishment of a national fund valued at one billion dirhams for industrial resilience to support the localization of vital industries, enhance supply chain resilience, and accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies in production, operations, and planning

Ladakh to emerge as global hub for finest Pashmina wool: LG

Ladakh to emerge as global hub for finest Pashmina wool: LG

Potato prices crash to Rs 3/kg, Bengal farmers dump bumper harvest on road

Potato prices crash to Rs kg Bengal farmers dump bumper harvest on road

UAE investors lead global shift to AI tools for managing money, says survey

As the UAE accelerates plans to integrate advanced artificial intelligence (AI) into public services, investors in the country are also moving faster than anywhere else to use AI for managing money, according to a global study.The inaugural State of AI for Wealth in 2026 report by BridgeWise surveyed 2,100 investors across 19 countries and ranked markets on adoption, confidence, perceived advantage, and forward momentum. The UAE placed second overall but ranked first globally on moment...

UAE tops global entrepreneurship rankings for fifth straight year

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has maintained its global leadership in the entrepreneurship ecosystem, ranking first worldwide for the fifth consecutive year in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2025/2026 Report. The UAE outperformed many advanced economies, reaffirming its position as the world’s leading environment for starting and operating new businesses.The UAE ranked first among high-income economies across eight key indicators, including physical infrastructure; government policies in terms o...

Iran war could drive Britain's supercar elite off the road with Lamborghinis and Ferraris under threat

Iran war could drive Britain's supercar elite off the road with Lamborghinis and Ferraris under threatBy JAKE HOLDEN, UK NEWS REPORTER Published: 10:04, 26 April 2026 | Updated: 10:04, 26 April 2026 e-mail View comments

'Trumpflation' misery will last until at least NEXT YEAR even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens immediately, minister warns

'Trumpflation' misery will last until at least NEXT YEAR even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens immediately, minister warnsBy JAMES TAPSFIELD, UK POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 09:53, 26 April 2026 | Updated: 09:55, 26 April 2026 e-mail View comments