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...
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesSwift starts blockchain-based ledger, to enable cross-border payments with tokenised depositsGBO CorrespondentJuly 10, 2026July 10, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJuly 10, 2026July 10, 2026 The product, announced by the Swift in 2025, has been designed and...
TechnologyTop StoriesSpaceXAI launches Grok 4.5 as Elon Musk eyes agentic AI marketGBO CorrespondentJuly 10, 2026July 10, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJuly 10, 2026July 10, 2026 Grok 4.5 has been made available through SpaceXAI's AI coding agent, 'Grok...
Real EstateTop StoriesProximity to water: UAE residents’ new location choice for having homesGBO CorrespondentJuly 9, 2026July 9, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJuly 9, 2026July 9, 2026 As part of its thought leadership initiative, Shamal Holding conducted a YouGov...
EconomyTop StoriesEgypt remains Africa’s largest FDI recipient, says UNCTAD reportGBO CorrespondentJuly 9, 2026July 9, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJuly 9, 2026July 9, 2026 Overall FDI inflows to Africa reached about USD 70 billion in 2025,...
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesDeutsche Bank to set up regional headquarter in Saudi as its eyes Middle East expansionGBO CorrespondentJuly 9, 2026July 9, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJuly 9, 2026July 9, 2026 The new regional headquarters will oversee Deutsche Bank's regional management, strategic decision-making...