EconomyTop StoriesQatar’s economy grows 1.9% in Q2, driven by non-hydrocarbon sectorsGBO CorrespondentSeptember 30, 2025 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 30, 202503728 In total, 11 of 17 economic activities recorded positive real growth in Q2 2025, demonstrating the resilience of Qatar’s economic base
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesRaya Financing champions Shariah-compliant auto solutionsGBO CorrespondentSeptember 29, 2025November 3, 2025 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 29, 2025November 3, 202501930 Raya Financing’s rapid ascent is fueled by a strategic vision centred on Shariah compliance, customer empowerment, and sustainable growth
EnergyTop StoriesSaudi Vision 2030: Inside Kingdom’s USD 8 billion renewable energy pushGBO CorrespondentSeptember 29, 2025 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 29, 202504496 Modern solar technology in Saudi Arabia is extremely cheap, and recent auctions saw record-low generation costs
EnergyTop StoriesGo Green with GBO: Clean energy hits global tipping pointGBO CorrespondentSeptember 26, 2025September 26, 2025 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 26, 2025September 26, 202501025 In 2023, fossil fuel consumption subsidies totalled about USD 620 billion globally, nearly nine times the roughly USD 70 billion given to clean energy
TechnologyTop StoriesNvidia, Abu Dhabi research body launch joint AI and robotics lab in UAEGBO CorrespondentSeptember 25, 2025 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 25, 202501210 TII said that this joint research hub is the first Nvidia AI Technology Centre in the Middle East
EconomyTop StoriesMENA Watch: Egypt hits strides on digital and natural resources frontsGBO CorrespondentSeptember 24, 2025 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 24, 202503537 Long overshadowed by oil and gas, Egypt’s mining industry is now a strategic pillar for diversification
Real EstateTop StoriesSharjah records USD 1.33 billion in real estate transactions in AugustGBO CorrespondentSeptember 23, 2025 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 23, 202501465 Sharjah’s property market is currently undergoing a period of strong growth, positioning the Emirati city as one of the most prominent investment destinations in the
TechnologyTop StoriesSaudi Vision 2030: Through curriculum change, Kingdom embraces ‘AI future’GBO CorrespondentSeptember 22, 2025 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 22, 202506297 By overhauling its schools, Saudi Arabia hopes to leap ahead in the international AI race
EnergyTop StoriesGo Green with GBO: All you need to know about Australia’s new emissions targetGBO CorrespondentSeptember 19, 2025 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 19, 202501356 Even the Treasury says an orderly transition to net zero is a golden economic opportunity for Australia
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesGCC bank debt issuances top USD 60 billion in 2025: Fitch reportGBO CorrespondentSeptember 18, 2025 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 18, 202503112 Excluding CDs, issuances have reached USD 36 billion, exceeding Fitch’s initial estimates for the year