Banking and FinanceTop StoriesKenya close to borrowing USD 1.5 billion from Abu DhabiGBO CorrespondentSeptember 30, 2024October 1, 2024 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 30, 2024October 1, 202403304 It is predicted that the ratio will only slightly decrease to 65.6% by 2026, and that the amount paid towards external debt will decrease to
EnergyTop StoriesThe growth of electric vehicles in Gulf region: A sustainable transformationGBO CorrespondentSeptember 27, 2024 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 27, 202402951 Consumer acceptance of electric vehicles is gradually increasing in the Gulf region
FinanceTop StoriesSri Lanka’s credit risks could stay ‘elevated,’ say Moody’s amid political change in countryGBO CorrespondentSeptember 27, 2024 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 27, 202401584 According to Moody's, although it is an improvement over 70% in 2021, that is still among the weakest across sovereigns we rate
EconomyTop StoriesSaudi Arabia, US investor relations to flourish in mining, industrial sectorsGBO CorrespondentSeptember 26, 2024September 26, 2024 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 26, 2024September 26, 202401765 Talks about potential investments in Saudi Arabia's mining and industrial sectors have begun between Bandar Alkhorayef and notable American leaders
FinanceTop StoriesCenti-millionaires in Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Riyadh to surge by 150%GBO CorrespondentSeptember 26, 2024September 26, 2024 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 26, 2024September 26, 202403179 Dubai currently holds the 15th position in Henley's top 50 cities for centi-millionaires, with 212 centi-millionaires, while Abu Dhabi, with 68 centi-millionaires, is ranked 50th
EconomyTop StoriesMENA Watch: Exploring complex dynamics of US engagementGBO CorrespondentSeptember 25, 2024 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 25, 202401887 Different engagement patterns have arisen, though, and they range between MENA countries and sub-regions, as our database makes clear
EconomyTop StoriesSaudi Arabia’s expat fee waiver fuels industrial growth, boosting GDP by 14.7%GBO CorrespondentSeptember 25, 2024 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 25, 202402261 An increase in the quantity of goods with the Saudi quality mark is indicative of higher-quality goods
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesGulf central banks slash interest rates following US Federal Reserve’s leadGBO CorrespondentSeptember 24, 2024 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 24, 202404418 After hiking it 11 times in 16 months and then holding it steady for more than a year, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesInvestors’ eyes on Egypt as nation prepares to sell government stakes in banksGBO CorrespondentSeptember 24, 2024 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 24, 202404173 The deal value is expected to be much less than the USD 625 million Egypt raised from the sale of a stake in 2023
TechnologyTop StoriesSaudi Vision 2030: Kingdom takes AI route to rejuvenate its tourismGBO CorrespondentSeptember 23, 2024 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 23, 202403621 Tourism investments are part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 economic reform strategy to diversify its economy away from oil