TechnologyTop StoriesMeta Connect 2026: Social media conglomerate launches AI gadget CharmGBO CorrespondentSeptember 25, 2026September 24, 2026 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 25, 2026September 24, 202601135 The AI device, about as small as an Apple AirPods case, also features a two-inch touchscreen and a built-in 5G connection
EconomyTop StoriesDespite AI boom, energy shock to weigh on 2027 global economic outlook, says OECDGBO CorrespondentSeptember 25, 2026September 24, 2026 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 25, 2026September 24, 20260656 As per the OECD, after 2025's 3.4% GDP growth, the global economy is set to slow to 2.9% growth in 2026, slightly better than the
Real EstateTop StoriesDubai tenants switching homes for lower rents, says agency analysisGBO CorrespondentSeptember 24, 2026September 23, 2026 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 24, 2026September 23, 20260445 An analysis by fam Properties of Dubai Land Department tenancy registrations shows that new leases exceeded renewals in July and August
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesGlobal energy crisis to result in near 70% rise in biofuel output by 2030, says studyGBO CorrespondentSeptember 24, 2026September 23, 2026 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 24, 2026September 23, 20260312 As per the estimates of Chatham House and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), ethanol will become popular among the leading biofuel producers
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesBig blow for UBS as Swiss upper house backs 90% CET1 capital planGBO CorrespondentSeptember 24, 2026September 23, 2026 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 24, 2026September 23, 20260332 UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti and Chairman Colm Kelleher opposed the move, stating the legislation would force the bank to rethink its Swiss base
EnergyTop StoriesSaudi restarts East-West Pipeline, to resume exports from the Yanbu portGBO CorrespondentSeptember 23, 2026September 22, 2026 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 23, 2026September 22, 20260394 Drone attacks by the militants forced the Kingdom to shut its East-West Pipeline on September 13, halting crude loadings at the Yanbu port
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesUBS CEO Ermotti rejects 90% CET1 proposal as ‘no real compromise’ ahead of Swiss voteGBO CorrespondentSeptember 23, 2026September 22, 2026 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 23, 2026September 22, 20260329 The UBS CEO has been aggressively supporting a compromise proposal that would allow the bank to back foreign subsidiaries with 50% CET1 capital
Top StoriesTravelNo additional job cuts: Porsche CEO rejects report of 4,000 more redundanciesGBO CorrespondentSeptember 23, 2026September 22, 2026 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 23, 2026September 22, 20260282 Michael Leiters dismissed talks about Volkswagen's supervisory board viewing another 4,100 jobs at the brand as 'unnecessary'
TechnologyTop StoriesNvidia rival AMD joins USD 1 trillion club, continues its stock market reboundGBO CorrespondentSeptember 22, 2026September 22, 2026 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 22, 2026September 22, 20260273 AMD has accelerated its AI product launches and transformed its business model from selling individual chips to offering complete systems
Top StoriesTravelSkoda Chief Klaus Zellmer named new CEO of struggling Volvo CarsGBO CorrespondentSeptember 22, 2026September 22, 2026 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 22, 2026September 22, 20260237 Zellmer, an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience, will start in his role no later than October 1, 2027