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Bahrain Golden Visa 2025: A lower-cost, tax-free path to long-term Gulf residency | World News

Compared with the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Bahrain offers long-term residency with lower investment thresholds and fewer financial barriers to entry/ Representative Image For years, the UAE and Saudi Arabia have dominated conversations around long-term residency in the Gulf. But Bahrain has been moving steadily in the same direction, aligning itself with a wider regional…

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‘It’s a steal’: 2008-crisis predictor ‘Dr Doom’ Peter Schiff advises people to buy gold; flags ‘short-term risk’ in silver

Peter Schiff (File photo taken from X) Economist Peter Schiff, renowned for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, advised investors to buy gold while being cautious with silver. He believes gold is a bargain at $4,534 with minimal downside risk, while silver faces higher short-term risks despite its strong performance in 2025. Schiff recommended waiting for…

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Gold seen as top commodity of 2026 driven by central bank buying, geopolitics; silver to shine too: Goldman Sachs

Gold is set to be the top performer in 2026, driven by strong central bank buying and rising global tensions, according to Goldman Sachs’ latest commodities outlook report. The bank forecasted gold prices to reach $4,900 by December in the new year, with central banks expected to purchase 70 tonnes monthly, which is four times…

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Cyber fraud syndicate busted! Digital scams of over Rs 50 crore uncovered; raids conducted across 7 states

Digital frauds of worth over Rs 50 crore came to light earlier this month after Delhi Police busted an international cyber scams and extortion syndicate, following a series of coordinated raids across several states. The operation led to the arrest of 10 accused, including the alleged mastermind behind the wide-ranging racket.The crackdown was carried out…

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Premium homes take precedence over affordable real estate; lenders rethink home-loan strategies: Report

Real estate developers today are also concentrated on high-end and luxurious projects, rather than affordable housing schemes. This is forcing lenders to reconsider their home loan market strategies, according to Antique Stock Broking’s BFSI Conference 2025, cited by ANI. Developers are now reluctant to build homes under Rs 50 lakh due to high land costs,…

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Multi-asset funds prove their mettle in 2025; what should your investment strategy be for 2026?

With equities seeing an extended subdued phase, multi-asset funds showed their strength. (AI image) Mutual funds in 2025: Despite sharp swings and frequent reversals in capital markets during 2025, investor confidence in mutual funds stayed intact. Assets under management of open ended schemes climbed from Rs 67 trillion to Rs 80.5 trillion by the end…

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