TechnologyTop StoriesInfraCo and Helios launch climate-focused Africa vehicle CLEARGBO CorrespondentNovember 8, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 8, 202101519 CLEAR will finance climate-aligned infrastructure and growth activities, and will also work towards achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Real EstateTop StoriesAldar unveils free-hold residential project Dahlias at Yas AcresGBO CorrespondentNovember 8, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 8, 202101482 The developer will launch 120 villas, duplexes, and townhouses for sale
CurrencyTop StoriesJP Morgan and Oliver Wyman predict that CBDCs can save $100 bn in transaction costsGBO CorrespondentNovember 4, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 4, 202101565 In a report published by both the firms, they estimate that corporate wholesale payments amount to $24 tn a year
EnergyTop StoriesUAE and IRENA unveil climate finance platform at COP26GBO CorrespondentNovember 4, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 4, 202101527 Both the UAE and IRENA is planning to deploy 1.5 GW of clean renewable energy generation and storage by 2030
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesSiam Commercial Bank buys 51% stake in crypto exchange Bitkub for $537 mnGBO CorrespondentNovember 4, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 4, 202101521 The deal between the two is expected to be completed by 2022 and is subject to regulatory approval
AviationTop StoriesBrazil’s Azul eyeing to buy LATAM airlines as it plans restructuringGBO CorrespondentNovember 3, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 3, 202101231 The Brazilian carrier also mentioned that they are ready to make an offer if the creditors fail to agree on the restructuring plan
EconomyTop StoriesIndonesia’s Q3 GDP growth rate slows down due to Covid-19GBO CorrespondentNovember 3, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 3, 202101377 Southeast Asia’s biggest economy only grew 3.76% between July-September
Business LeadersTop StoriesEtisalat Enterprise Digital appoints new chief executive to drive digital strategyGBO CorrespondentNovember 3, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 3, 202101852 Salvador Anglada has more than 25 years of experience in the telecom and IT industry
EnergyTop StoriesMorocco seeks $1.6 bn investment for a wind energy programmeGBO CorrespondentNovember 2, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 2, 202101636 The wind energy programme will be fully commissioned by 2024
LogisticsTop StoriesMaersk to build a $136 mn logistics centre at Jeddah portGBO CorrespondentNovember 2, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 2, 202101273 The centre will offer an array of solutions and infrastructure for warehousing, distribution, cold storage and e-commerce facilities