TelecomTop StoriesEtisalat’s subscriber base dropped in 2020GBO CorrespondentFebruary 24, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 24, 202101184 Etisalat’s subscriber base last year slumped 3 percent to 12.2 million in Q4.
LogisticsTop StoriesSaudi’s Bahri remains resilient amid pandemicGBO CorrespondentFebruary 24, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 24, 202101156 The company’s revenue surged 28 percent to SR 8.4 billion compared to 2019s SR 6.6. billion
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesTyme to rollout services in the PhilippinesGBO CorrespondentFebruary 24, 2021March 17, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 24, 2021March 17, 202101225 Tyme will cater to the underbanked and underserved population of the Philippines through its digital banking model
EconomyIssue 01 - 2021MAGAZINEThe formation of the world’s largest trading blocGBO CorrespondentFebruary 24, 2021February 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 24, 2021February 26, 202101737 The deal will increase global GDP by $500 billion in the next 10 years
TelecomTop StoriesMasMovil launches financial servicesGBO CorrespondentFebruary 23, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 23, 202101315 MasMovil will soon roll out services such as debit cards, current account and others
CurrencyTop StoriesIMF backs CBN on cryptocurrency transactions banGBO CorrespondentFebruary 23, 2021February 23, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 23, 2021February 23, 202101152 The CBN recently issued a circular to all banks stating that all banks must close the accounts that deal with cryptocurrency
Ports and ShippingTop StoriesSohar Port to be expanded in the futureGBO CorrespondentFebruary 23, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 23, 202101859 The expansion is expected to bolster Sohar Ports’ potential in the regional and international levels in the segment of cargo and container handling
LogisticsTop StoriesKuehne+Nagel to acquire Apex InternationalGBO CorrespondentFebruary 23, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 23, 202101604 Apex International was incorporated in 2001 and has expanded its presence across Asia and beyond
AviationTop StoriesIAG raises $3.4 bn liquidity to remain resilientGBO CorrespondentFebruary 22, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 22, 202101111 IAG has reduced its spending in the past 12 months like any other airline
Top StoriesWealth ManagementSpain seeks foreign investors for EU recovery projectsGBO CorrespondentFebruary 22, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 22, 202101091 The Spanish government expects to boost the fund’s effectiveness towards the economy through co-investment from private investors and sovereign funds