FeaturedMAGAZINECentral bank digital currencies may soon become a realityGBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 202001826 The launch of Facebook Libra has pushed many central banks to fast-track the launch of CBDCs
FeaturedMAGAZINECOVID-19 and oil price war: Double whammy for Gulf nationsGBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 202001447 As global demand for crude remains low due to Covid-19 — the oil price war only adds to the Gulf nations’ distress
FeaturedMAGAZINEWill China become leader in AI by 2030?GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 202004849 The New Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan is pivotal to deliver on China’s potential in predictive technology
FeaturedMAGAZINEIs Huawei’s global dominance under threat?GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 202001749 Huawei wants to lead the global 5G revolution, however, the US is on a diplomatic mission to stop Huawei’s dominance
FeaturedMAGAZINEKey sectors to drive Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategyGBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 202004182 Public and private investment in a few critical sectors will drive Saudi Arabia’s diversification plans to fulfill the Vision 2030
FeaturedMAGAZINEThailand drives renewables innovation to fend off energy crisisGBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 202002025 The country aims to generate 30 percent of its total power capacity from renewable energy by 2036. How will it do this?
FeaturedMAGAZINEWhat does a free US-Kenya trade deal mean for Africa?GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 202002122 The US-Kenya trade deal might lead to regional tension as it is anticipated to affect intra-Africa trade
Top StoriesIreland seeks to install 1GW of offshore wind energy capacity by 2025GBO CorrespondentJuly 1, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 1, 202001424 The new Irish government has set a target of 5GW of installed offshore wind by 2030
Top StoriesEmirates to fly to four more destinations in JulyGBO CorrespondentJuly 1, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 1, 202001216 Emirates will add Cairo, Tunis, Glasgow and Malé to its network
Top StoriesNigerian fintech startup Wallets Africa secures fundingGBO CorrespondentJune 30, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJune 30, 202001743 The startup will use the funds to provide corporate banking services to businesses in Nigeria