FintechTop StoriesLean raises $33 mn to build fintech infrastructure in the Middle EastGBO CorrespondentJanuary 25, 2022 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 25, 2022 This deal is Sequoia’s first investment in the Gulf region...
TelecomTop StoriesHuawei partners with Curve for mobile paymentsGBO CorrespondentJanuary 25, 2022 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 25, 2022 Huawei users in Europe can now use Curve Pay to make mobile...
TechnologyTop StoriesUK Government proposes new cyber attack lawsGBO CorrespondentJanuary 24, 2022January 24, 2022 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 24, 2022January 24, 2022 This move is a part of a £2.6 billion National Cyber Strategy...
EconomyTop StoriesGulf economies poised to grow faster in 2022GBO CorrespondentJanuary 24, 2022January 24, 2022 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 24, 2022January 24, 2022 Saudi Arabia was projected to grow 5.7%, followed by Kuwait and the...
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesSingapore banks announce new measures to tackle phishing scamsGBO CorrespondentJanuary 21, 2022 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 21, 2022 Banks will remove clickable links in email and text messages sent to...
Business LeadersTop StoriesGoogle hires PayPal executive to expand crypto footprintGBO CorrespondentJanuary 21, 2022January 22, 2022 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 21, 2022January 22, 2022 Google has hired Arnold Goldberg to help reset ambitions for banking and...
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesTurkey and UAE Central banks sign currency swap agreement of $5 bnGBO CorrespondentJanuary 20, 2022 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 20, 2022 The deal plans to promote bilateral trade and financial cooperation...
Real EstateTop StoriesAldar unveils $490 mn sustainable city project in Abu DhabiGBO CorrespondentJanuary 20, 2022 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 20, 2022 The construction of the 864-unit development will begin the fourth quarter...
AviationTop StoriesDubai’s Emirates suspends some flights to the US over 5G concernsGBO CorrespondentJanuary 19, 2022 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 19, 2022 Emirates will switch to the larger aircraft for Los Angeles and New...
FintechTop StoriesUgandan fintech startup Asaak raises $30 million to offer motor financingGBO CorrespondentJanuary 19, 2022 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 19, 2022 The funding round was led by new and existing investors like Resolute...