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July 30th, 2026 - 09:20 GMT

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Shell records more than double profits as war rages in the Middle East

ALBAWABA - British oil and gas company Shell has seen its profits more than double compared to the same period last year as oil prices surge amid Strait of Hormuz conflict between the U.S. and Iran. The company’s net profit hit $9.84 billion dollars in the second quarter of the year after Brent oil prices jumped from $60 a barrel in January to $114 in early May at the peak ...

Creating a structured, long term saving strategy is of the utmost importance to successfully meet your investment needs when it comes to paying school fees. (File photo)

September 19th, 2016 - 10:36 GMT

Saving up for school fees

While you certainly should step in and help if you’d like, you don’t want to be empowering people to continue financial recklessness. (Shutterstock)

September 18th, 2016 - 09:17 GMT

Friends, family and finances: Always a complicated mix

Before signing up for a new credit card, understand everything in connection with the usage of the card. (File photo)

September 15th, 2016 - 06:53 GMT

Loan on the phone? Be wary of deceptive credit card offers

If you’d like your money to go to the right place, it is certainly your role to research and investigate rather than respond to the best marketing message. (Shutterstock)

September 11th, 2016 - 10:17 GMT

Give generously, but not to scammers

A research paper published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that inequality is the “defining challenge” of economies worldwide. (Wikimedia Commons)

September 8th, 2016 - 11:25 GMT

Income inequality: How does your country fare when measuring the rich-poor divide?

While some employers in the UAE contribute to education costs at primary and secondary level, the majority of people are left having to pay these costs themselves. (File photo)

September 7th, 2016 - 10:27 GMT

Do you know how much it costs to educate your child in the UAE?

An investment account can help get your children interested in becoming savvy savers themselves. (Pinterest)

September 6th, 2016 - 10:16 GMT

Getting financially fit: Your plan of attack (Part Three)

During depressed markets, property can be sold urgently - sometimes at a loss to the seller - representing an opportunity for buyers to save. (Twitter)

September 5th, 2016 - 12:44 GMT

Take advantage of a depressed housing market and grab a bargain

A good thing about the internet is that bad business practices can’t be covered up easily. (Shutterstock)

September 4th, 2016 - 11:39 GMT

Scouring the web for financial advice? Beware of bias and scams

The use of mobile phone for making payments would result in smaller queues at banks and exchange companies. (Creative Virtual)

August 31st, 2016 - 08:18 GMT

Cashless payments get easier in the UAE as banks get onboard with mWallet

Credit cards are designed to help us dig ourselves into debt and stay trapped there forever. (File photo)

August 30th, 2016 - 12:47 GMT

Eliminating credit-card debt: Balance transfers

Identify your major life goals so that you can determine when you will need to pay for them and how you will ensure you have the funds to do so. (File photo)

August 29th, 2016 - 12:27 GMT

Getting financially fit: Your plan of attack (Part Two)