Together, Saudi Arabia and the UAE contributed more than $1.65 billion, or about 46 per cent of Pakistan’s total remittances during the month. Illustrative image.

Pakistan remittances jump 13% to $3.6 billion in July

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The technologies that transformed societies most profoundly were not the most sophisticated — they were the ones that became accessible.

Bitcoin drops to 3-month low after 4% slide

Bitcoin hits three-month low as ETF outflows trigger sharp sell-off

Cryptocurrency Bitcoin fell by 4% on Wednesday to trade at $64,721.39 dollars, marking its lowest level since 28 February.

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Why halal portfolios are the new standard of investing

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Entrepreneur Justin Sun sues Trump crypto venture

Sun says Trump sons’ World Liberty Financial defrauded him, threatened to erase assets

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Financial freedom starts with awareness, not income

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Be disciplined to break down your spending into as many different categories as you need.

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Diversify globally with HSBC's UAE-domiciled funds

HSBC Asset Management launches a suite of new funds in the UAE for local investors

Diversify globally, access locally with HSBC UAE-domiciled funds

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Most people are skilled at earning money; very few are taught, or supported, in how to manage it.

Kill ₱1,000 bills to cut corruption? Manila weighs move

How could AI help curb corruption, and flag suspicious transactions

On January 1, 2017, the Philippines demonetised its "New Design Series" ₱1,000 bills after a gradual phase-out period. They were replaced by the "New Generation Currency" (NGC) series paper banknotes. More recently, a new polymer version has been introduced.

Women are reshaping Gulf’s private insurance landscape

From family security to succession, women are defining a new planning mindset

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New Dh80 UAE Pass tool to make lives easier for tenants

Etihad Credit Bureau introduces consent-based checks to streamline rentals, private deals

The UAE PASS peer-to-peer verification tool is designed to prevent disputes before they occur

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