EconomyTop StoriesEgypt’s healthcare sector receives $1.5 bn boost to fight Covid-19GBO CorrespondentOctober 21, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 21, 202101285 Finance minister Mohamed Maait said that the government aims to achieve the primary surplus of 1.5% of GDP
Real EstateTop StoriesExpo 2020 to bring a positive spin on Dubai real estateGBO CorrespondentOctober 21, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 21, 202101346 Real estate prices in Dubai are yet to reach the peak levels observed in 2014
TelecomTop StoriesHuawei launches eco-friendly 5G network at the Better World Summit in DubaiGBO CorrespondentOctober 20, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 20, 202101313 The Greensite solution integrates innovative architecture, site construction, and algorithms with leading-edge software
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesHSBC to roll out BaaS platformGBO CorrespondentOctober 20, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 20, 202101488 This will enable customers to create and provide business banking services through their own platforms
InsuranceTop StoriesSingaporean taxi operator ComfortDelGro launches Covid-19 insurance for its passengersGBO CorrespondentOctober 20, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 20, 202101435 For 30 cents per ride, passengers using ComfortRide are covered for accidents that result in death or permanent total disability
FintechTop StoriesCybersource and EBANX partner in Brazil for global e-commerce merchantsGBO CorrespondentOctober 19, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 19, 202101181 Cybersource’s clients around the world will be able to access EBANX's payment solutions for Brazil
FintechTop StoriesPaySika raises $350,000to launch a neobank in West AfricaGBO CorrespondentOctober 19, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 19, 202101818 The funding round was led by investors from Britain, France, and Nigeria
EnergyTop StoriesSingapore electricity price hike wrecks havoc as energy providers exit marketGBO CorrespondentOctober 19, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 19, 202101429 Experts have predicted that power retailers have suffered losses in millions in the last two weeks
EconomyTop StoriesOman’s economy to grow by 2.2% in 2021:IIFGBO CorrespondentOctober 18, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 18, 202101644 IIF mentioned they expect fiscal deficit to narrow to 2.3% of GDP in 2021 and 1.3% in 2022
Oil and GasTop StoriesOil prices hit their highest levels since 2014 as demand recoversGBO CorrespondentOctober 18, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 18, 202101198 Brent crude oil futures rose 87 cents, or 1%, to $85.73/ barrel on Monday