Ports and ShippingTop StoriesMaersk diverts big ships from the UK ports as Felixstowe fills upGBO CorrespondentOctober 13, 2021October 13, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 13, 2021October 13, 202101661 The company is already rerouting its ships away from Felixstowe which handles 36 percent of the container freight
EconomyTop StoriesIMF cuts down China’s economic growth to 8% in 2021GBO CorrespondentOctober 13, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 13, 202101001 Analysts warned that China is facing a painful fallout from real estate weakness that led to this In its latest World Economic Outlook report, IMF
Oil and GasTop StoriesDemand for natural gas in Arab countries is growing at 4.8% annuallyGBO CorrespondentOctober 12, 2021October 12, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 12, 2021October 12, 202101075 The demand for natural gas in the wider Arab region is currently at its peak
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesUK banks to partner with fintech after Covid-19 pandemic: Lloyds BankGBO CorrespondentOctober 12, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 12, 202101565 More than 46% financial services plans to extend their partnership with fintech firms in 2022
FintechTop StoriesAirtel Money partners with Flutterwave to enhance digital payments in East AfricaGBO CorrespondentOctober 11, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 11, 202101766 Countries like Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Kenya and Rwanda will be able to receive payments from Airtel Money customers
Oil and GasTop StoriesSaudi Aramco to supply additional crude oil to north Asian buyersGBO CorrespondentOctober 11, 2021October 11, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 11, 2021October 11, 202101091 Aramco will meet full supply volumes for next month
Islamic FinanceTop StoriesSaudi Sukuk market four new attractive deals worth $15 mnGBO CorrespondentOctober 8, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 8, 202101232 These deals are particularly ordered when a seller and a buyer trade-specific securities at a specific price to comply with Saudi Stock Exchange
MarketsTop StoriesEmirates Integrated Telecommunications (DU) appoints new chairman and directorGBO CorrespondentOctober 8, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 8, 202101246 The telecom firm has confirmed the resignation of Mohamed Bin Hadi Al Hussaini
AviationTop StoriesBamboo Airways partners with IBS software to accelerate technologyGBO CorrespondentOctober 8, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 8, 202101097 Bamboo Airways targets to fly 40 aircrafts and also plans on expanding services to the US, Europe, and enhancing digital customer experience
HealthcareTop StoriesUK-based AstraZeneca to drive healthtech development in AfricaGBO CorrespondentOctober 7, 2021October 12, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 7, 2021October 12, 202101051 The firm is partnering with the Royal Academy of Engineering to drive the development of engineering solutions