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UAE landlords can now check tenants’ credit scores through UAE PASS
Dubai: Private landlords in the UAE can now request the credit scores of prospective tenants through a new digital screening service launched by Etihad Credit Bureau in collaboration with UAE PASS.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The new “Tenant Screening” solution allows landlords to access a tenant’s credit score only after the tenant gives approval through UAE PASS, the country’s national digital identity platform.The service is now available...
Emerging Carry Trade Rebounds With Real, Rand Among Favorites
The emerging-market carry trade has bounced back from its Iran war losses as surging crude oil prices reinforce expectations that interest rates will stay elevated and bolster the currencies of commodity exporters.
Becky Hill’s 'disgraceful' comments and book ambitions unraveled Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction: Docs
The South Carolina Supreme Court wiped away Alex Murdaugh’s double-murder conviction on May 13, ruling unanimously that the trial was irredeemably tainted by the conduct of Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca "Becky" Hill.Last week, the South Carolina Supreme Court delivered an account of how Hill’s conduct during the 2023 double-murder trial crossed ethical and constitutional lines, ultimately unraveling the state’s conviction of Murdaugh."Both the State and Murdaugh's defense skillfully pre...
Save up to 51% off during Patagonia’s secret online sal
SelectPatagonia is practically giving away these runners’ favorites and more, with items up to 51% offThink UPF leggings, relaxed tees, breathable hats and more.May 17, 2026, 7:00 AM EDTBethany HeitmanContributing EditorSkip to table of contentsRight now, Patagonia has over 1,000 items marked down.PatagoniaAs the weather warms, it’s a good time to take your workouts outside. And that means you’ll need gear that’s suited to help you face the elements. Patagonia is here to help. Right now, their s...
Millions of drivers would become most-taxed in Europe under Chancellor Rachel Reeves' fuel tax raid, bombshell analysis shows, sparking fresh calls for her to ditch her planned fuel duty hike
Millions of drivers would become most-taxed in Europe under Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ fuel tax raid, bombshell analysis shows, sparking fresh calls for her to ditch her planned fuel duty hikeBy DAVID CHURCHILL Published: 11:51, 17 May 2026 | Updated: 11:51, 17 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Eight postcodes named among lucky winners in jackpot lottery draw
Residents across the North East have scooped prizes in this week's People's Postcode Lottery draws, with eight postcodes each securing £1,000 wins.Lucky ticket holders in Middlesbrough and Redcar were among those celebrating, alongside winners in two Sunderland postcodes and one in Newcastle.Further north, players in Cramlington and Bedlington also received the cash boost.The winning postcodes extended to Filey on the Yorkshire coast, completing the list of fortunate participants in the daily dr...
Workers racing to turn reflecting pool blue for Trump may be at risk, union warns
Union representative concerned about safety as workers rush to finish repainting DC pool before 250th celebrationsWorkers renovating one of Washington DC’s most historically symbolic sites in a project ordered by Donald Trump may be risking their safety as they race to finish on time for the US’s 250th anniversary celebrations, a union monitoring the site has warned.Trade union scrutiny has focused on the reflecting pool on the US capital’s National Mall – scene of Martin Luther King’s 1963 “I h...
Your tumble dryer is costing you more and more money – here’s how to save
One of the nice things about spring, if you’re lucky enough to have a garden, is that you can start hanging out the washing again. And the cost benefits of the washing line are even greater this year, as the war in Iran is pushing up the price of tumble-drying – along with just about everything else. At current electricity prices, traditional tumble dryers currently cost an average of £130 a year to run, based on a typical household washing three loads a week, according to Which?. That expense...
'Vicious circle of rising costs is fuelling crisis for traders'
"Dried apricots 12 months ago were £35 for a 12kg box, now they're £100 a box," says cheesemonger.
India scrambles to steady rupee as oil shock bites
India is scrambling to salvage a sinking rupee as surging oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict threaten to disrupt the world’s fastest-growing major economy. The currency has dropped more than 5 per cent since the crisis erupted in February, extending losses from 2025 and making it Asia’s worst-performing major currency in 2026 so far. It hit a record low of over 96 to the dollar on Friday, prompting officials to signal that halting further depreciation is a key macroeconomic priority....
How a former casino worker went from dealing cards to closing £6million business deals: 'Luck is not random!'
Growing up in post-communist Warsaw, Karolina Pelc had never heard the word "founder": the title given to the visionary who establishes a new business. Starting a company wasn't presented as a real option.By her early forties, Ms Pelc had done exactly that. The founder built BeyondPlay, a B2B gaming software company, from scratch, raising over €7million (£6.1million) in funding, and selling the business in under three years to FanDuel and Flutter Entertainment.The journey from Warsaw to that acq...
How a CEO and Trump donor is weaponizing tariffs against his rivals
Deep Dive Business How a CEO and Trump donor is weaponizing tariffs against his rivals May 17, 20265:00 AM ET By Maria Aspan Cambria CEO Marty Davis speaks on the job site of the countertop company's new $80 million quartz processing plant and rail center in Randolph, Minn., on August 13, 2025. (Photo by The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images) Richard Tsong-Taatarii/Star Tribune via Getty Images/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Richard Tsong-Taatarii/...
Sharjah launches Oman logistics corridor, sends first shipments to Sohar Port
Dubai: The Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority has launched an integrated logistics corridor connecting the emirate with ports in Oman through land border crossings, in a move aimed at strengthening regional trade connectivity and supply chain resilience.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The corridor, developed in coordination with Oman Customs, links Sharjah with Sohar Port, Duqm Port and Salalah Port, with Sohar positioned as the pr...
FPIs pull Rs 27,000 crore in May; 2026 outflows cross Rs 2.2 lakh crore mark
Foreign investors have continued their withdrawal from Indian equities, with net outflows reaching Rs 27,048 crore this month. This selling spree, totaling Rs 2.2 lakh crore in 2026, is driven by global macroeconomic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and a stronger US dollar making developed markets more attractive.
Market recap: Top 10 firms bleed Rs 3.12 lakh crore in market cap; Reliance biggest loser
Indian markets experienced a significant downturn last week, with the top 10 most valued firms losing Rs 3.12 lakh crore. Geopolitical tensions, a weakening rupee, and rising inflation, exacerbated by surging crude oil prices, drove the decline. Reliance Industries saw the steepest fall, while Bharti Airtel was the sole gainer among the giants.
Eid livestock demand jumps 80%, prices rise 10% across UAE
Dubai: Livestock traders across the UAE say they are entering the Eid Al Adha season with strong supplies of sacrificial animals and rising consumer demand, despite mounting cost pressures driven by regional developments and higher transport expenses.Traders said demand for sacrificial animals is expected to increase by as much as 80 per cent in the days leading up to Eid Al Adha, while prices this year have climbed by around 10 per cent compared with last season.Get updated faster and for FREE:...
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Dalal Street this week: Middle East cues, rupee and more — what will guide stock market?
Indian markets brace for a volatile week, with the US-Iran conflict and soaring crude oil prices dominating investor sentiment. A weakening rupee, coupled with inflation concerns, adds to the pressure. Analysts anticipate heightened sensitivity to geopolitical developments, especially concerning the Strait of Hormuz, and will closely watch foreign investor activity and upcoming economic data.
KP govt withdraws orders for early market closure
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government withdrew its orders for early market and business closure on Saturday, almost six weeks after their issuance due to the rising oil prices amid the US-Iran war. A public notice issued from the chief secretary’s office said with the approval of competent authority, implementation of the prescribed market, commercial business closure timings is hereby suspended until further orders. “However, all citizens, commercial establishments, markets, plazas, marri...
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has a career advice for everyone: Check what it is
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, at the 2025 Reagan National Economic Forum, urged professionals to "talk to everybody" to foster growth and learning. He emphasized stepping out of comfort zones, observing, and listening to diverse perspectives. Dimon also warned companies against bureaucracy, calling it a "silent killer" that breeds complacency and inefficiency, especially in large organizations.