TechnologyTop StoriesMENA Watch: Wuilt expands free website builder to the GulfGBO CorrespondentAugust 13, 2025August 13, 2025 GBO CorrespondentAugust 13, 2025August 13, 202501460 By lowering the entry cost to zero, Wuilt tapped into a huge latent demand among entrepreneurs who previously might have hesitated to go online
TechnologyTop StoriesHackers are stealing Microsoft 365 accounts by abusing link-wrapping services: ReportGBO CorrespondentAugust 12, 2025 GBO CorrespondentAugust 12, 20250796 After a series of redirects, victims who are unaware of the attack are prompted for their Microsoft 365 login information
TechnologyTop StoriesSaudi Vision 2030: Kingdom bets big on AI futureGBO CorrespondentAugust 11, 2025 GBO CorrespondentAugust 11, 202502747 Saudi Arabia is not just importing artificial intelligence, it’s building its own
TechnologyTop StoriesGerman firm Einhaus Group collapses following ransomware attackGBO CorrespondentAugust 8, 2025 GBO CorrespondentAugust 8, 202501193 In a short period, multiple pre-ransomware intrusions were identified, all involving VPN access through SonicWall SSL VPNs
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesUAE bank assets climb to USD 1.29 trillion in April as credit & deposits riseGBO CorrespondentAugust 7, 2025 GBO CorrespondentAugust 7, 202501583 The growth in domestic credit was attributed to a 0.7 per cent increase in credit to the UAE government sector, a 1.2% increase to the
EconomyTop StoriesMENA Watch: Gulf states set for growth with oil & investment boostsGBO CorrespondentAugust 6, 2025 GBO CorrespondentAugust 6, 202501451 Unlike the IMF’s conservative oil assumption, analysts like those at ICAEW foresee a more substantial increase in oil production in 2025
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesPakistan’s central bank has room to slash interest rate further, say analystsGBO CorrespondentAugust 5, 2025 GBO CorrespondentAugust 5, 202504637 The State Bank of Pakistan maintained the policy rate at 11% at its most recent meeting, citing regional tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty
TechnologyTop StoriesSaudi Vision 2030: Kingdom bets on deep tech to shape future of energyGBO CorrespondentAugust 4, 2025 GBO CorrespondentAugust 4, 202501490 A strong commitment to innovation is demonstrated by Saudi Arabia's planned increase in research and development spending, which is expected to reach around 2% of
EnergyTop StoriesGo Green with GBO: Careem’s ‘electric & eco-mobility’ initiatives take centre stageGBO CorrespondentAugust 1, 2025August 1, 2025 GBO CorrespondentAugust 1, 2025August 1, 202501410 Careem’s eco-mobility push isn’t limited to rides and bikes – it also extends into fintech territory through Careem Pay, the company’s digital wallet
AviationTop StoriesAir France-KLM’s SAS gamble: All you need to knowGBO CorrespondentJuly 31, 2025 GBO CorrespondentJuly 31, 202501536 Under the new arrangement, Air France-KLM will increase its stake in Scandinavian airline SAS to 60.5%, from the current 19.9%