Banking and FinanceTop StoriesBlockchain firm Polygon proceeds with Coinme and Sequence acquisitionsGBO CorrespondentJanuary 22, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 22, 2026 The stack will bundle blockchain settlement, wallet infrastructure and fiat access into...
EconomyTop StoriesZimbabwe sets deadline for foreign businesses to comply with local ownership lawsGBO CorrespondentJanuary 22, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 22, 2026 Zimbabwe officially reserved 14 economic sectors for its citizens, demanding that foreign-owned...
MarketsTop Stories11th Annual Global Business Outlook Awards: A night of prestige in DubaiGBO CorrespondentJanuary 21, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 21, 2026 The event will be marked by the presence of Dr. Ebrahim Al...
FinanceTop StoriesMENA Watch: End of ‘Tax-Free Social Contract’ in GCCGBO CorrespondentJanuary 21, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 21, 2026 Economists have long described the Gulf states as rentier states...
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesNigeria’s tax reform to cut burden on workers, businessesGBO CorrespondentJanuary 21, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 21, 2026 The legislation, which commenced on January 1, 2026, includes the Nigeria Tax...
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesIsrael secures investments worth USD 450 million to support tech innovationGBO CorrespondentJanuary 20, 2026January 21, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 20, 2026January 21, 2026 Authority CEO Dror Bin said the Yozma Fund supported both generalist funds...
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesQatar-based Estithmar Holding to acquire major stakes in Syrian banksGBO CorrespondentJanuary 20, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 20, 2026 Estithmar Holding will take a controlling 60% stake in Shahba after buying...
LogisticsTop StoriesSILZ Company strengthens Saudi Arabia’s global trade positionGBO CorrespondentJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 2026 SILZ Company is building a new generation of interconnected logistics hubs based...
EconomyTop StoriesSaudi Vision 2030: Is ‘speculation bubble’ about to engulf the Kingdom’s economy?GBO CorrespondentJanuary 19, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 19, 2026 According to Knight Frank, Saudi Arabia held 1.5 trillion dollars in unawarded...
EconomyTop StoriesWorld Bank gives verdict on Nigeria’s growth prospects for 2026 and 2027GBO CorrespondentJanuary 19, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 19, 2026 Regarding the regional outlook, the World Bank projects that growth in SSA...