TechnologyTop StoriesIPO windfall: CXMT overtakes Tencent as world’s most valuable Chinese companyGBO CorrespondentAugust 17, 2026August 16, 2026 GBO CorrespondentAugust 17, 2026August 16, 20260403 CXMT had a market capitalisation of about USD 524 billion on Thursday (August 13), compared with Tencent’s USD 510 billion, according to reports
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesCritical Infrastructure Finance Initiative: Meet Bank of America’s new investment pledgeGBO CorrespondentAugust 14, 2026August 14, 2026 GBO CorrespondentAugust 14, 2026August 14, 20260446 In terms of traded properties, males accounted for 61.3%, through 4,325 properties, compared to 38.7% for females, through 2,727 properties
Real EstateTop StoriesInternational Youth Day: Emirati youth emerges Sharjah’s real estate investment driverGBO CorrespondentAugust 14, 2026August 14, 2026 GBO CorrespondentAugust 14, 2026August 14, 20260368 In terms of traded properties, males accounted for 61.3%, through 4,325 properties, compared to 38.7% for females, through 2,727 properties
TechnologyTop StoriesMeta vs 29 states: Social media giant set for its legal test in California courtGBO CorrespondentAugust 14, 2026August 14, 2026 GBO CorrespondentAugust 14, 2026August 14, 20260630 Meta is facing allegations about designing its platforms to keep young users hooked and mislead consumers about their safety
Real EstateTop StoriesWith 23.6% sales rise, Qatar’s property sector makes a strong rebound in Q2 2026GBO CorrespondentAugust 13, 2026August 13, 2026 GBO CorrespondentAugust 13, 2026August 13, 20260697 Sales volumes increased by 23.6% QoQ and 15.8% YoY, while the median ticket size rose by 4.5% quarterly and 8.2% annually
EnergyTop StoriesADNOC’s listed companies deliver USD 25.3 billion despite volatile geopoliticsGBO CorrespondentAugust 13, 2026August 13, 2026 GBO CorrespondentAugust 13, 2026August 13, 20260725 Despite the profit slump at the gas front, the H1 2026 overall marked significant progress across the ADNOC's portfolio growth agenda
Top StoriesTravelGeneral Motors signs deal with Procura Auto Parts to offset future supply concernsGBO CorrespondentAugust 13, 2026August 13, 2026 GBO CorrespondentAugust 13, 2026August 13, 20260614 Procura, which has been in the inventory management business since 2015, operates from London, Frankfurt, and New York
TechnologyTop StoriesVietnam’s VinSpace signs SpaceX launch deal, to deliver on space-enabled solutionsGBO CorrespondentAugust 12, 2026August 12, 2026 GBO CorrespondentAugust 12, 2026August 12, 20260516 VinSpace's satellites will launch aboard a Transporter rideshare mission in 2027 as part of SpaceX's rideshare program
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesJPMorgan to continue with Asia hiring momentum after corporate growth tops 20%GBO CorrespondentAugust 12, 2026August 12, 2026 GBO CorrespondentAugust 12, 2026August 12, 20260523 JPMorgan's corporate banking business' growth in the region has been helped by companies' rising investments in AI, data centres and supply chains
EconomyTop StoriesHeatwaves, energy shock drive up global food prices to record highGBO CorrespondentAugust 12, 2026August 12, 2026 GBO CorrespondentAugust 12, 2026August 12, 20260480 The 'FAO Food Price Index' averaged 131.1 points in July 2026, up 0.6% from its June level and 1.0% higher than its year-earlier level