More than 2/3 of UAE population claim personal savings are bridges to financial success

Shahid Ansari is a happy man these days. The Dubai-based Pakistani expat, father to two beautiful daughters has just finalised the wedding date for his eldest. Many a father celebrate their children’s wedding but what makes Shahid’s case so special is the fact that he was jobless for the past two years. Timely savings “I […]

Attacks on Saudi oil facilities: What will it mean for consumers?

NEW YORK: The attacks on Saudi oil facilities on Saturday will drive up fuel prices worldwide in the world’s largest outage in 50 years. Here’s what it could mean for consumers. Where will I feel the cost of increases? Consumers around the world could see costs rise for products ranging from gasoline and diesel to […]

Aramco attacks had ‘zero’ impact on Saudi revenue, minister says

Riyadh: Attacks that slashed half of Saudi Arabia’s oil output had “zero” impact on the kingdom’s revenues, Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan said. Jadaan told Bloomberg TV in Riyadh on Wednesday that there was no impact on the Saudi economy and the country would continue to spend “as we need” on defence. “We are back online, […]