CurrencyTop StoriesBinance and Ripple call for global crypto regulationGBO CorrespondentNovember 17, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 17, 202101045 Binance has also launched global regulatory frameworks for crypto markets
Business LeadersTop StoriesHSBC announces the appointment of APAC co-heads for their commercial banking businessGBO CorrespondentNovember 16, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 16, 202101545 Amanda Murphy and Frank Fang will jointly lead the Asia-Pacific Commercial banking business
HealthcareTop StoriesGFH Financial Group acquires 60% stake in UAE-based MSHGBO CorrespondentNovember 16, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 16, 202101523 GFH spent more than $100 mn to buy the stakes of the UAE-based multi-speciality healthcare partner holding
Real EstateTop StoriesDubai residential capital value increase by 31% in OctoberGBO CorrespondentNovember 15, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 15, 202101042 Villas in Arabian Ranches, Jumeirah Islands, The Lakes and The Meadows record highest gains
Oil and GasTop StoriesArabian Pipes signs SAR 66 mn deal with Aramco to provide steel pipesGBO CorrespondentNovember 15, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 15, 202101367 The contract has a duration of 14 months
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesMastercard partners with New Orleans to bring financial inclusionGBO CorrespondentNovember 15, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 15, 202101363 The program offers financial inclusion, access to emergency disbursements, incentives to drive economic growth, empower underbanked residents
AviationTop StoriesEmbraer and Widerøe collaborate to provide sustainable flying to ScandinaviaGBO CorrespondentNovember 12, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 12, 202101157 The partnership will bring Embraer’s eVTOL vehicles to Norway within the next few years
Oil and GasTop StoriesHigh oil demand might dampen recovery: OPECGBO CorrespondentNovember 12, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 12, 202101138 The regulatory body expects oil demand to average 99.49 million barrels per day in Q4 2021
FintechTop StoriesSingapore’s TSLC raises $25 mn to expand its digital lending operationsGBO CorrespondentNovember 12, 2021November 12, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 12, 2021November 12, 202101262 The fintech startup also aims to launch its mobile-first credit-led platform in the Middle East
LogisticsTop StoriesLori Systems has partnered with Moove to propel vehicle financing in AfricaGBO CorrespondentNovember 11, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 11, 202101396 Truck financing in Africa is less than 1%