Somshankar Bandyopadhyay

Somshankar Bandyopadhyay

somshankar@khaleejtimes.com

Associate Editor Somshankar Bandyopadhyay with more than three decades of experience. Currently, he manages the news production of the business section, ensuring that the top economic and business news of the day reaches its readers.

Cybercriminals increasingly exploiting trust than weaknesses in technology

Cybercriminals increasingly exploiting trust than weaknesses in technology

On World Identity Security Management Day, experts warn that identity — spanning humans, machines and AI — is becoming the primary attack surface shaping trust, resilience and security strategies

Lombard Odier sees limited market fallout from Middle East conflict, keeps portfolios neutral

Lombard Odier sees limited market fallout from Middle East conflict, keeps portfolios neutral

Swiss bank’s CIO says markets are pricing a short conflict with limited oil impact, keeping equity and bond allocations neutral while favouring quality stocks and gold amid global uncertainty

How much power does bitcoin really use? Try 9 billion iPhone charges

How much power does bitcoin really use? Try 9 billion iPhone charges

Bitcoin mining now consumes country-sized amounts of electricity, highlighting why energy costs — not technology — are becoming the biggest issue for crypto

Bernstein names Adnoc Gas and Fertiglobe top Mena energy picks, flags strong upside

Bernstein names Adnoc Gas and Fertiglobe top Mena energy picks, flags strong upside

The global equity research firm has initiated coverage of the Mena energy sector, naming the two as standout picks, citing strong cashflow visibility, disciplined ownership and valuation upside

DFSA announces temporary regulatory relief measures to support DIFC financial services community

DFSA announces temporary regulatory relief measures to support DIFC financial services community

Measures will provide flexibility for firms to continue to meet regulatory standards during this exceptional environment and over the period ahead

Middle East oil restart hinges on Strait of Hormuz as logistics stall 11m bpd recovery

Middle East oil restart hinges on Strait of Hormuz as logistics stall 11m bpd recovery

Up to 11 million barrels a day of Middle East oil remains shut in as shipping risks in the Strait of Hormuz slow exports, leaving recovery dependent on insurers, vessels and logistics

Why WTI crude is trading above Brent as oil markets price short‑term supply risk

Why WTI crude is trading above Brent as oil markets price short‑term supply risk

WTI crude has briefly overtaken Brent as Middle East risks, extreme backwardation and contract timing distort oil prices, pushing markets to pay up for immediate supply

Borouge shareholders approve $1.32 billion FY2025 dividend

Borouge shareholders approve $1.32 billion FY2025 dividend

Including this dividend, Borouge will have distributed $4.89 billion in dividends since listing, one of the largest payout levels on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange over this period

UAE customers lose 83 million hours a year to poor customer service

UAE customers lose 83 million hours a year to poor customer service

45 per cent of customers across the Emirates say they would switch to a competitor after a single poor or slow experience, while 55 per cent consumers cite lack of empathy as a top frustration

Mena investors more willing to rethink portfolios as global peers stay cautious, survey shows

Mena investors more willing to rethink portfolios as global peers stay cautious, survey shows

Investors in the Middle East and North Africa are more inclined than global peers to adjust portfolios, favouring markets like Japan amid valuation concerns and geopolitical uncertainty