Top StoriesTNB Aura’s Special Situation Fund targets startups affected by Covid-19GBO CorrespondentApril 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentApril 2, 202001541 The fund is designed with a focus to invest $2 million in each startup affected by the coronavirus pandemic
Top StoriesTelecom subscribers in the UAE increase to 23.67 mnGBO CorrespondentApril 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentApril 2, 202001369 Around 3.046 mn people subscribed to internet services until December, while fixed-line subscribers hit 2.345 mn
Top StoriesIntegra Global launches health plans with Covid-19 coverGBO CorrespondentApril 1, 2020 GBO CorrespondentApril 1, 202001505 The provider has also launched InCare which is a new range of inpatient health plans for individuals and companies
Top StoriesKuwait reveals stimulus package to deal with coronavirus pandemicGBO CorrespondentApril 1, 2020 GBO CorrespondentApril 1, 202001615 Central Bank of Kuwait asked lenders to postpone loan repayments for three months
Top StoriesNigeria urges offshore oil companies to temporarily reduce workforceGBO CorrespondentMarch 31, 2020 GBO CorrespondentMarch 31, 202001296 Those companies are expected to initiate 28-day staff rotations to curb the Covid-19 spread
Top StoriesNigerian banks limit global spending amid forex scarcity concernsGBO CorrespondentMarch 31, 2020 GBO CorrespondentMarch 31, 202001278 Due to the slump in oil prices, Nigeria fears it might run of its dollar reserves
Top StoriesMubasher granted short-term margin trading licence in the UAEGBO CorrespondentMarch 30, 2020 GBO CorrespondentMarch 30, 202001404 Abu Dhabi Exchange has granted the licence making Mubasher the first financial services firm in the UAE
UnassignedLatam Airlines to suspend more flights until April amid coronavirus pandemicGBO CorrespondentMarch 30, 2020 GBO CorrespondentMarch 30, 202001145 The airline previously announced that it would cut its international operations by 90% and domestic operations by 40%
Top StoriesBrazil’s Petrobras to cut production by 3% in response to coronavirusGBO CorrespondentMarch 27, 2020 GBO CorrespondentMarch 27, 202001293 The company will also delay dividend payment and slashed 2020 investments by nearly a third to $8.5 bn
Top StoriesIslamic Development Bank launches $2 bn coronavirus response packageGBO CorrespondentMarch 26, 2020 GBO CorrespondentMarch 26, 202001274 The package will help member states to cope with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic