Oil and GasTop StoriesHigh oil demand might dampen recovery: OPECGBO CorrespondentNovember 12, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 12, 202101146 The regulatory body expects oil demand to average 99.49 million barrels per day in Q4 2021
FintechTop StoriesSingapore’s TSLC raises $25 mn to expand its digital lending operationsGBO CorrespondentNovember 12, 2021November 12, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 12, 2021November 12, 202101272 The fintech startup also aims to launch its mobile-first credit-led platform in the Middle East
LogisticsTop StoriesLori Systems has partnered with Moove to propel vehicle financing in AfricaGBO CorrespondentNovember 11, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 11, 202101404 Truck financing in Africa is less than 1%
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesMashreq Bank and US regulator reaches a $100 mn settlementGBO CorrespondentNovember 11, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 11, 202101530 US regulator DFS determined that Mashreq's OFAC compliance program is enough
FintechTop StoriesUK BNPL firm Zilch eyes US expansion after $110 mn fundingGBO CorrespondentNovember 11, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 11, 202101208 The funding round was led by Ventura Capital and Gauss Venture and it comes eight months after a Series B at a $500 million valuation
Business LeadersTop StoriesDubai Financial Market appoints new CEOGBO CorrespondentNovember 10, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 10, 202101639 Hamed Ahmed Ali’s appointment comes as a part of new efforts to inspire new leaders
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesVisa introduces sustainability feature for cardholdersGBO CorrespondentNovember 10, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 10, 202101224 This feature will allow customers to understand how their spending affects the environment
Ports and ShippingTop StoriesSaudi Mawani Port to see investments worth $2.4 bnGBO CorrespondentNovember 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 9, 202101333 72 international and local companies intend to work on new contracts
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesStandard Chartered and Starling Bank partner for green projectsGBO CorrespondentNovember 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 9, 202101454 Titled the Shoal platform, it lets customers choose from options like renewable energy, clean water, and community development
TechnologyTop StoriesInfraCo and Helios launch climate-focused Africa vehicle CLEARGBO CorrespondentNovember 8, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 8, 202101475 CLEAR will finance climate-aligned infrastructure and growth activities, and will also work towards achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals