Banking and FinanceTop StoriesCentral Bank of UAE-Dubai Finance deal: All you need to knowGBO CorrespondentOctober 9, 2025 GBO CorrespondentOctober 9, 202501057 CBUAE and Dubai’s Department of Finance will also work together on financial technology, payment systems, and the development of a digital currency platform
EconomyTop StoriesMENA Watch: Region caught in crosswinds as global growth slows downGBO CorrespondentOctober 8, 2025 GBO CorrespondentOctober 8, 202501352 Weaker global growth can mean lower oil prices and reduced demand for MENA exports
EconomyTop StoriesQatar’s medium-term growth to average 4%: IMFGBO CorrespondentOctober 7, 2025 GBO CorrespondentOctober 7, 202504370 The first quarter of 2025 saw the surplus stay strong at 15.6% of GDP, and the Qatar Central Bank is amassing foreign reserves at USD
EconomyTop StoriesSaudi Vision 2030: Hotel developments become key plank in Kingdom’s hospitality pushGBO CorrespondentOctober 6, 2025 GBO CorrespondentOctober 6, 202502944 Under Vision 2030, new hotel projects are designed for a blend of business efficiency and leisure comfort
TechnologyTop StoriesFiverr layoffs: All you need to knowGBO CorrespondentOctober 3, 2025 GBO CorrespondentOctober 3, 202501906 The cuts are part of a restructuring plan announced by Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufman, focusing on integrating AI into the platform
EconomyTop StoriesQatar’s economy grows 1.9% in Q2, driven by non-hydrocarbon sectorsGBO CorrespondentSeptember 30, 2025 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 30, 202504073 In total, 11 of 17 economic activities recorded positive real growth in Q2 2025, demonstrating the resilience of Qatar’s economic base
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesRaya Financing champions Shariah-compliant auto solutionsGBO CorrespondentSeptember 29, 2025November 3, 2025 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 29, 2025November 3, 202502028 Raya Financing’s rapid ascent is fueled by a strategic vision centred on Shariah compliance, customer empowerment, and sustainable growth
EnergyTop StoriesSaudi Vision 2030: Inside Kingdom’s USD 8 billion renewable energy pushGBO CorrespondentSeptember 29, 2025 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 29, 202504800 Modern solar technology in Saudi Arabia is extremely cheap, and recent auctions saw record-low generation costs
EnergyTop StoriesGo Green with GBO: Clean energy hits global tipping pointGBO CorrespondentSeptember 26, 2025September 26, 2025 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 26, 2025September 26, 202501064 In 2023, fossil fuel consumption subsidies totalled about USD 620 billion globally, nearly nine times the roughly USD 70 billion given to clean energy
TechnologyTop StoriesNvidia, Abu Dhabi research body launch joint AI and robotics lab in UAEGBO CorrespondentSeptember 25, 2025 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 25, 202501299 TII said that this joint research hub is the first Nvidia AI Technology Centre in the Middle East