TechnologyTop StoriesUAE-based Space42 collaborates with Viasat, establishes shared network platformGBO CorrespondentSeptember 17, 2026September 16, 2026 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 17, 2026September 16, 20260351 The deal will see Space42 and Viasat together putting an initial equity contribution of up to USD 1 billion in Equatys
Banking and FinanceFeaturedTop StoriesVIB launches Junior Banking: Supporting children on their first financial journeyGBO CorrespondentSeptember 17, 2026September 16, 2026 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 17, 2026September 16, 20260302 A child's journey to understanding money and developing personal financial management skills can begin with small experiences in everyday life
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesBitcoin’s poor run: CoinEx to shut down, Bitcoin Suisse announces layoffsGBO CorrespondentSeptember 16, 2026September 16, 2026 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 16, 2026September 16, 20260359 Bitcoin has languished near two-year lows of around USD 60,000 for months, after slumping roughly 50% from its October 2025 peak of nearly USD 130,000
TechnologyTop StoriesAlphabet’s Waymo expands robotaxi service to Las Vegas and TokyoGBO CorrespondentSeptember 16, 2026September 16, 2026 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 16, 2026September 16, 20260421 Waymo has been growing its robotaxi fleet as it competes with Amazon's Zoox and Tesla in the self-driving vehicle domain
AviationTop StoriesRare silver lining for Etihad as passenger numbers rebound amid Iran WarGBO CorrespondentSeptember 16, 2026September 16, 2026 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 16, 2026September 16, 20260328 The carrier's available seat kilometres, the industry's standard measure of passenger-carrying capacity, were 15% to 17% higher than the 2025's ratio
Real EstateTop StoriesOman property trade hits USD 3.7 billion in H1 2026, says Hamptons reportGBO CorrespondentSeptember 15, 2026September 15, 2026 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 15, 2026September 15, 20260474 Completed sales contracts accounted for RO688.1 million during the six months to June 30, said Hamptons International's report
EnergyTop StoriesHammered by Iranian attacks, QatarEnergy looks at US for LNG suppliesGBO CorrespondentSeptember 15, 2026September 15, 2026 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 15, 2026September 15, 20260526 The venture is in talks with American LNG producers, including Venture Global, Cheniere Energy and Woodside Energy, to secure contracts through 2031
TechnologyTop StoriesAnthropic picks Nasdaq for IPO, eyes Nvidia as anchor investorGBO CorrespondentSeptember 15, 2026September 15, 2026 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 15, 2026September 15, 20260602 If the reports come true, it would be another major win for Nasdaq, which earlier in 2026 secured the coveted SpaceX listing
TechnologyTop StoriesIncreasing data centre footprint: Google picks Finland for its biggest Europe investmentGBO CorrespondentSeptember 14, 2026 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 14, 20260613 The 13 billion expansion will add data centres, secure nuclear power and create tens of thousands of jobs in the European country
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesMubadala takes stake in Chin’s Luckin Coffee in USD 1 billion dealGBO CorrespondentSeptember 14, 2026 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 14, 20260493 Abu Dhabi sovereign investor deepens China exposure as coffee chain expands rapidly after accounting scandal and Nasdaq delisting