Top StoriesWealth ManagementScalable Capital raises $180 mn to fuel its growth and expansion plansGBO CorrespondentJune 10, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJune 10, 202101309 The funding round was led by Chinese tech company Tencent
Islamic FinanceTop StoriesAafaq partners with TSLC to boost financial inclusionGBO CorrespondentJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJune 10, 2021June 10, 202101363 The alliance is planning to set up an AI-powered financial wellness platform in the MENA region
EconomyTop StoriesChina‘s factory inflation reaches the highest level since 2008GBO CorrespondentJune 10, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJune 10, 202101261 Increased inflation rates will also boost pressure on the global economy
HealthcareTop StoriesPhilips and du signs partnership to improve healthcare in UAEGBO CorrespondentJune 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJune 9, 202101178 The collaboration will accelerate the critical, data-driven transformation of healthcare in the region
LogisticsTop StoriesICTSI Rio and IRB Logistica to contribute to Brazil’s economic growthGBO CorrespondentJune 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJune 9, 202101300 The support services will be through eco-friendly rail operations from the firms
EconomyTop StoriesWorld Bank upgrades Nigeria’s economic growth to 1.8%GBO CorrespondentJune 9, 2021June 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJune 9, 2021June 9, 202101384 Potential high oil prices, structural oil sector reforms and market-based flexible exchange rate management as the reasons for upgrades
Ports and ShippingTop StoriesCosco to acquire a minority stake in Port of HamburgGBO CorrespondentJune 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJune 9, 202101253 HHLA Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA)
TechnologyTop StoriesChina aims for most advanced blockchain technology by 2025GBO CorrespondentJune 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJune 9, 202101193 It plans to meld the technology into critical industries and related fields through large-scale applications
TechnologyTop StoriesAbu Dhabi Terminals to partner with MicrosoftGBO CorrespondentJune 8, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJune 8, 202101407 The partnership will enable enhanced container tracking and autonomous shuttle capabilities
TelecomTop StoriesVodafone Egypt to pay EGP10 bn to shareholdersGBO CorrespondentJune 8, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJune 8, 202101433 The deal agreement will also be bringing changes to the dividend policy of Vodafone Egypt