TechnologyTop StoriesVideo-conferencing platform Zoom joins the tech industry counterterrorismGBO CorrespondentDecember 27, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 27, 202101511 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, 202101379 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, 202101273 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, 202101201 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, 202101083 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, 202101982 The company has 119 branches and offers remittance services to customers which include retail transactions, cash currencies and corporate transactions at the best rates
TelecomTop StoriesBrazil gearing up for a 5G launchGBO CorrespondentDecember 23, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 23, 202101457 The 5G spectrum sale has recorded as many as 818 transactions this year
TechnologyTop StoriesNigerian vehicle startup MAX raises $31mn to expand across AfricaGBO CorrespondentDecember 22, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 22, 202101377 The funds will also be used to build EV infrastructure
Real EstateTop StoriesDubai’s sustainable homes give visitors a personal carbon footprint at checkoutGBO CorrespondentDecember 22, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 22, 202101381 These homes allow visitors, residents and international tourists to experience sustainable living
FintechTop StoriesVisa announces the acquisition of CurrencycloudGBO CorrespondentDecember 22, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 22, 202101428 Currencycloud is a global platform that enables banks and fintech to provide innovatively foreign exchange solution