TechnologyTop StoriesSouth Africa-based internet provider Isizwe raises $460k from the Global Innovation FundGBO CorrespondentJanuary 3, 2022January 4, 2022 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 3, 2022January 4, 20220593 Isizwe is targeting the townships and informal settlements where it will provide low-cost, pay-per-use Wi-Fi access
Real EstateTop StoriesAlpha Dhabi raises 30% stake in Aldar PropertiesGBO CorrespondentJanuary 3, 2022 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 3, 20220750 Alpha Dhabi Holding (ADH) has announced the acquisition of an additional 17% shareholding of Aldar Properties
TelecomTop StoriesAmérica Móvil to bring 5G services in BrazilGBO CorrespondentDecember 28, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 28, 20210525 The telco also launched a very limited 5G service in the city of Sao Paulo
Real EstateTop StoriesThe real estate market in Saudi Arabia fell by 9.1% in Q4 2021GBO CorrespondentDecember 28, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 28, 20210732 The segments of the real estate market along with the residential sector transactions declining by 4%
TechnologyTop StoriesVideo-conferencing platform Zoom joins the tech industry counterterrorismGBO CorrespondentDecember 27, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 27, 20210694 The counterterrorism unit is formed by major US technology companies like Meta and Microsoft
Oil and GasTop StoriesSaudi Oil Export prices jump in October due to higher oil pricesGBO CorrespondentDecember 27, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 27, 20210601 Non-oil exports increased by over 25%
EconomyTop StoriesSouth African economy projected to grow less than 5% in 2021GBO CorrespondentDecember 24, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 24, 20210554 From a 5.1% prediction, GDP is growing at the rate of 4.9%
EnergyTop StoriesHitachi Energy wins its first one-of-a-kind contract for subsea power transmissionGBO CorrespondentDecember 24, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 24, 20210578 It is also the first HVDC power-from-shore solution outside Norwegian waters
InsuranceTop StoriesUAE insurance protection extension attracting GCC employeesGBO CorrespondentDecember 23, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 23, 20210592 Out of 19,808 employees, 6,903 are working outside their countries
Islamic FinanceTop StoriesMaking money transfer simpler and beneficial for allGBO CorrespondentDecember 23, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 23, 202101104 The company has 119 branches and offers remittance services to customers which include retail transactions, cash currencies and corporate transactions at the best rates