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Meta rolls out new subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp

GBO CorrespondentMay 29, 2026May 28, 2026

GBO CorrespondentMay 29, 2026May 28, 20260926

Consumers subscribing to Instagram Plus, Facebook Plusor WhatsApp Plus will gain access to extra features, like profile customisation, super reactions and story insights

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All you need to know about Australia’s property tax overhaul proposals

GBO CorrespondentMay 29, 2026May 28, 2026

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The reforms, unveiled in the May 2026 federal budget, have proved unpopular with voters, with the opposition even accusing the government of breaking "election promises"

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Through integrated wallet, MyMoolah targets financial inclusion in South Africa

GBO CorrespondentMay 28, 2026May 27, 2026

GBO CorrespondentMay 28, 2026May 27, 20260712

The launch, backed by MyMoolah’s PASA-issued Third Party Payments Provider certificate, confirmed its registration in terms of the National Payment System Act, 1998

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Real estate advisory firm Newmark acquires RealFoundations

GBO CorrespondentMay 28, 2026May 27, 2026

GBO CorrespondentMay 28, 2026May 27, 20260635

RealFoundations provides services in fields like data management, transaction support, performance analytics, valuation services and strategic consulting

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Aramco ends eight-year downstream partnership with Malaysia’s Petronas

GBO CorrespondentMay 28, 2026May 27, 2026

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The Saudi state oil giant will transfer its equity stakes in the ‌PRefChem refining and petrochemical joint ventures in Malaysia to Petronas

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GoodWe “ESA All-in-One Energy Storage” launches in Germany

GBO CorrespondentMay 27, 2026May 26, 2026

GBO CorrespondentMay 27, 2026May 26, 20260568

GoodWe ESA All-in-One Energy Storage highlights faster installation, simplified setup and improved efficiency for residential energy solutions in Germany

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Despite volatile geopolitics, Qatar’s real estate activities remain stable

GBO CorrespondentMay 27, 2026May 26, 2026

GBO CorrespondentMay 27, 2026May 26, 20260626

As per the data, residential unit sales accounted for an additional QR 42.1 million in transactions in the third week of May

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Eight companies get licenses for operating in Egypt’s financial sectors

GBO CorrespondentMay 27, 2026May 26, 2026

GBO CorrespondentMay 27, 2026May 26, 20260975

Beltone Asset Management and Lantis will expand its operations in the Egypt by covering portfolio management and securities underwriting promotion

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Temple Digital raises USD 5 million to build privacy-focused stack

GBO CorrespondentMay 26, 2026May 25, 2026

GBO CorrespondentMay 26, 2026May 25, 20260597

With the new funding, Temple plans to expand its product lines to support additional assets, financial instruments, and integrations across blockchain networks

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Kayne Anderson Real Estate’s “Partners VII Fund” raises record USD 5.12 billion

GBO CorrespondentMay 26, 2026May 25, 2026

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The "Partners VII Fund" will expand investments across healthcare, seniors housing, student housing, and industrial real estate markets

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Meta rolls out new subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp

All you need to know about Australia’s property tax overhaul proposals

Through integrated wallet, MyMoolah targets financial inclusion in South Africa

Real estate advisory firm Newmark acquires RealFoundations

Aramco ends eight-year downstream partnership with Malaysia’s Petronas

GoodWe “ESA All-in-One Energy Storage” launches in Germany

Despite volatile geopolitics, Qatar’s real estate activities remain stable

Eight companies get licenses for operating in Egypt’s financial sectors

Temple Digital raises USD 5 million to build privacy-focused stack

Kayne Anderson Real Estate’s “Partners VII Fund” raises record USD 5.12 billion

Emirati developer Eagle Hills Properties plans two mega projects in Syria

HSBC accelerates its AI push as it eyes job cuts across British wealth business

Boston Dynamics names scientist Rohit Prasad CEO as Physical AI takes centre stage

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Global real estate fundraising sees significant slowdown as investors prefer non-core strategies