MarketsTop StoriesTrouble in US start-up sector as Nuro to lay off 340 employees to increase capital runwayGBO CorrespondentMay 18, 2023 GBO CorrespondentMay 18, 202301967 Nuro will put a halt to its efforts to expand its business operations in 2023 and postpone R3's volume manufacturing
MarketsTop StoriesOppo closes chip division, clears out German website as it faces uncertaintiesGBO CorrespondentMay 18, 2023 GBO CorrespondentMay 18, 202301565 Oppo has reportedly cleared out its entire official website for the German market, amid the rumours of the smartphone maker's exit from the European market
EconomyTop StoriesMENA Watch: Sustainable economic growth is the way ahead for JordanGBO CorrespondentMay 17, 2023May 17, 2023 GBO CorrespondentMay 17, 2023May 17, 202301138 With a population of 11 million, Jordan is a crucial regional ally of the United States, has good relations with Israel, and exerts a moderating
TechnologyTop StoriesCyber-scammers’ new tactic: Tricking users into downloading malware with pop-under adsGBO CorrespondentMay 17, 2023 GBO CorrespondentMay 17, 20230989 According to its developers, Aurora is a piece of malware with extensive capabilities and weak antivirus detection
Real EstateTop StoriesAfrica’s hotel and hospitality poised for significant growthGBO CorrespondentMay 16, 2023 GBO CorrespondentMay 16, 202301756 The hotel market revenue in Africa is expected to reach USD 13.80 billion by 2027
TechnologyTop StoriesYouTube bans ad-blockers as Google continues experimenting with advertising strategiesGBO CorrespondentMay 16, 2023 GBO CorrespondentMay 16, 202301431 A YouTube representative claimed that the unskippable commercials were part of an experiment when they first appeared in late 2022
EconomyTop StoriesSaudi Vision 2030: Decoding NTP’s role in boosting Kingdom’s sustainable economic growthGBO CorrespondentMay 15, 2023 GBO CorrespondentMay 15, 202301652 When NTP was introduced, the Kingdom’s unemployment rate was over 12%, and there were notably few Saudis employed in the private sector
EconomyTop StoriesSouth Africa & its need for more small businessesGBO CorrespondentMay 15, 2023 GBO CorrespondentMay 15, 202302634 It is estimated that South African small businesses employ 50% to 60% of the workforce
EnergyTop StoriesGo Green with GBO: Sustainable luxury travel becomes new buzz in tourism sectorGBO CorrespondentMay 12, 2023May 12, 2023 GBO CorrespondentMay 12, 2023May 12, 202301745 Sustainable tourism has gained popularity among travellers who are becoming increasingly aware of their travels' environmental and social consequences
TechnologyTop StoriesEuropean Union lawmakers to vote on curbs for ChatGPT and other AIGBO CorrespondentMay 12, 2023 GBO CorrespondentMay 12, 202301268 People signed up to watch ChatGPT create essays, poems, or carry translations within seconds after it launched at the end of last year