HealthcareTop StoriesMater Dei strikes a $55 mn deal to buy hospitals in Minas GeraisGBO CorrespondentNovember 23, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 23, 202102002 It has acquired Hospital Santa Genoveva and medical lab Centro de Tomografia Computadorizada Uberlandia
FintechTop StoriesSingapore-based BNPL firm Pace raises $40 mn to expand its businessGBO CorrespondentNovember 23, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 23, 202101363 Currently, Pace operates in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Thailand
TechnologyTop Stories3air to solve Africa’s broadband problems by leveraging blockchain technologyGBO CorrespondentNovember 22, 2021November 22, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 22, 2021November 22, 202101281 The company will use an ISP platform built on Cardano to provide internet to the remote regions in Africa
Real EstateTop StoriesPalm Hills plans to invest $242 mn by 2022GBO CorrespondentNovember 22, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 22, 202101317 Real estate prices in Egypt is expected to increase by 10-12% in 2022
Oil and GasTop StoriesOil prices drop by 3% since October over supply release expectationsGBO CorrespondentNovember 22, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 22, 202101045 Brent crude stands at $78.32 per barrel
Islamic FinanceTop StoriesStandard Chartered launches $100 mn Islamic finance programGBO CorrespondentNovember 19, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 19, 202101279 This initiative is aimed at helping halal businesses in Asia, Middle East and Africa
AviationTop StoriesDubai Air Show 2021 sees 5 deals worth $78 bnGBO CorrespondentNovember 19, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 19, 202101453 The current value crossed the value of per-pandemic deals, which stood at $27.24 bn
EnergyTop StoriesUAE and Russia ink agreement to partner on hydrogen developmentGBO CorrespondentNovember 18, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 18, 202101177 Both countries agree to collaborate in manufacturing of hydrogen equipment production, liquefaction and use of raw hydrogen
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesAmazon to stop accepting Visa credit card in the UKGBO CorrespondentNovember 18, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 18, 202101256 Visa is trying to resolve the matter so customers can keep using their cards after the January 19 deadline
Asset ManagementTop StoriesBrazilian broker XP acquires minority stake in Vista CapitalGBO CorrespondentNovember 17, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 17, 202101496 Vista Capital has BR4.5 mn under asset management in hedge and equity fund