TechnologyTop StoriesAI agent hacks: European Commission starts talks with OpenAI, AnthropicGBO CorrespondentAugust 3, 2026August 3, 2026 GBO CorrespondentAugust 3, 2026August 3, 20260494 Anthropic has made it public that some of its Claude AI models hacked into the systems of three companies during cybersecurity tests
AviationTop StoriesIAG, Air France-KLM trim capacity forecasts as fuel bills become big headacheGBO CorrespondentAugust 3, 2026August 3, 2026 GBO CorrespondentAugust 3, 2026August 3, 20260683 With little sign of an end to the war, airlines are re-evaluating their hedging strategies and tightening cost controls, with many cutting capacity
Real EstateTop StoriesIn a boost to Abu Dhabi’s property sector, ADGM activates ‘Broker Classification Framework’GBO CorrespondentAugust 3, 2026August 3, 2026 GBO CorrespondentAugust 3, 2026August 3, 20260400 The framework will be recognising high-performing real estate brokers operating within ADGM based on a structured set of performance criteria
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesIn world’s largest ever transaction, HSBC sells Australian loan portfolio to BlackstoneGBO CorrespondentAugust 3, 2026August 3, 2026 GBO CorrespondentAugust 3, 2026August 3, 20260785 The portfolio will be held across the Blackstone Credit and Insurance, Tactical Opportunities, and Real Estate Debt Strategies fund
EconomyTop StoriesEgypt secures USD 1.8 billion IMF funding amid Middle East disruptionsGBO CorrespondentAugust 3, 2026August 3, 2026 GBO CorrespondentAugust 3, 2026August 3, 20260658 As per the new arrangement, Egypt will get about USD 1.5 billion under the IMF's 48-month loan programme after completing the seventh review
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesBank of Singapore, DBS take AI route to accelerate wealth client onboardingGBO CorrespondentJuly 31, 2026July 31, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJuly 31, 2026July 31, 20260927 Roughly 25%, or more than 100, of the bank's relationship managers have reportedly begun using the platform over the past five months
EconomyTop StoriesIran war hammers Saudi economy as GDP sees largest post-COVID contractionGBO CorrespondentJuly 31, 2026July 31, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJuly 31, 2026July 31, 20260561 Overall GDP shrank 4.8% in the three months through June, compared with 3% growth in the first quarter, according to data from the GASTAT
TechnologyTop StoriesQualcomm wins crucial BMW chip supply deal as automaker eyes rapid turnaroundGBO CorrespondentJuly 31, 2026July 31, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJuly 31, 2026July 31, 20260447 Under the deal, Qualcomm's Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions would establish the hardware basis for BMW's AI-led platforms
Real EstateTop StoriesDespite volatile geopolitics, Oman’s property transactions reach USD 3.7 billionGBO CorrespondentJuly 30, 2026July 30, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJuly 30, 2026July 30, 20260734 FDI in Oman's real estate sector reached RO602.5 million by the end of Q1 2026, up 1.2% year-on-year, stated a report from Savills
TechnologyTop StoriesAmazon announces satellite constellation project for direct-to-phone serviceGBO CorrespondentJuly 30, 2026July 30, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJuly 30, 2026July 30, 20260588 The proposed network would provide voice, messaging, data and emergency services in remotest areas, with satellite deployment beginning in 2028