EconomyTop StoriesOman-Hong Kong trade to grow beyond USD 200 million, announces senior officialGBO CorrespondentJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026 The world's second-largest economy has become Oman's biggest trading partner and a...
TechnologyTop StoriesGlobal smartphone market down 4%, Apple and Samsung buck the trendGBO CorrespondentJuly 14, 2026July 14, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJuly 14, 2026July 14, 2026 Samsung and Apple grew their shipments and market share by 2% and...
Real EstateTop StoriesDespite Iran war, Dubai’s home prices decline less than real estate stocksGBO CorrespondentJuly 14, 2026July 14, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJuly 14, 2026July 14, 2026 While Dubai's overall property stocks plunged as much as 34% between February...
EconomyTop StoriesGCC inflation remains stable at 1.8% in 2025, defies global trendsGBO CorrespondentJuly 14, 2026July 14, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJuly 14, 2026July 14, 2026 At 1.8%, GCC inflation remained below the global average of 4.2%, apart...
AviationTop StoriesAbu Dhabi-headquartered Etihad nearing deal to order 10 Boeing 787 jetsGBO CorrespondentJuly 13, 2026July 13, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJuly 13, 2026July 13, 2026 The order comes at a time when the flagship carrier, along with...
Real EstateTop StoriesQatar’s property market remains strong as Q1 mortgage transactions reach USD 3.56 billionGBO CorrespondentJuly 13, 2026July 13, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJuly 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Doha remained the clear center of activity, accounting for 238 mortgage transactions,...
TechnologyTop StoriesBoost for UAE as US relaxes exports of military items, AI chips and satellitesGBO CorrespondentJuly 13, 2026July 13, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJuly 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Among the beneficiaries are UAE-based technology firms G42 and Core42, along with...
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesSoftBank, PayPay likely to invest in Japan’s retail giant Seven & i, claims reportGBO CorrespondentJuly 13, 2026July 13, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJuly 13, 2026July 13, 2026 The proposed investment will total 700 billion yen, with Sumitomo Mitsui Card,...
EconomyTop StoriesReview of Fed operations: Raghuram Rajan, Raj Chetty to feature in task forcesGBO CorrespondentJuly 13, 2026July 13, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJuly 13, 2026July 13, 2026 The five task forces, formed by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, will review...
EconomyTop StoriesDubai witnesses 2.4% growth in Q1 2026, GDP nears USD 64 billionGBO CorrespondentJuly 10, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJuly 10, 2026 The Human Health and Social Work Activities sector recorded the highest growth...