FinanceTop StoriesSaudi Vision 2030: Foreign investment & IPOs drive Kingdom’s capital market transformationGBO CorrespondentApril 7, 2025 GBO CorrespondentApril 7, 202502157 Under Vision 2030, key areas fuelling this activity—healthcare, technology, and education—align with strategic growth priorities
EnergyTop StoriesGo Green with GBO: Analysing Amazon’s ‘Carbon Credit Programme’GBO CorrespondentApril 4, 2025April 4, 2025 GBO CorrespondentApril 4, 2025April 4, 20250879 Amazon offers high-quality carbon credits from recognised environmental programmes like reforestation, afforestation, and conservation
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesMortgage finance in Egypt reaches USD 1.60 billion, benefiting 617,500 citizensGBO CorrespondentApril 3, 2025 GBO CorrespondentApril 3, 202501662 Abdel Hamid gave more information about the 'Housing for All Egyptians' announcement, stating that this phase includes 78,000 housing units
EnergyTop StoriesMENA Watch: Tesla’s Saudi entry sparks EV revolutionGBO CorrespondentApril 2, 2025 GBO CorrespondentApril 2, 202501663 Tesla's strong brand recognition, advanced software, and sophisticated charging infrastructure could make it the preferred choice for luxury and tech-savvy consumers
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesSaudi Arabia dominates Forbes’ 2025 list of MENA’s most valuable banksGBO CorrespondentApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025 GBO CorrespondentApril 1, 2025April 1, 202503391 Saudi Arabia represents a third of the list with 10 entries, with an aggregate market value of USD 269 billion
FinanceTop StoriesSaudi Vision 2030: Tabuk’s transformation from ancient city to dynamic hubGBO CorrespondentMarch 31, 2025 GBO CorrespondentMarch 31, 202502369 Nahas from ADL stated that the Saudi Ministry of Investment reported SR40 billion in investment prospects
EnergyTop StoriesGo Green with GBO: Patagonia’s ethical fashion is more than just clothingGBO CorrespondentMarch 28, 2025 GBO CorrespondentMarch 28, 202501683 At the heart of Patagonia’s ethical fashion philosophy is its focus on using sustainable materials
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesFitch affirms Kuwait’s rating at AA-, praises draft debt lawGBO CorrespondentMarch 27, 2025 GBO CorrespondentMarch 27, 202501964 While the UAE was rated AA-, Fitch Ratings confirmed Saudi Arabia's IDR at A+ with a stable outlook in February
Real EstateTop StoriesMENA Watch: Saudi Arabia to have new off-plan real estate lawGBO CorrespondentMarch 26, 2025 GBO CorrespondentMarch 26, 202501683 REGA reported that over 300,000 new housing units are set to be built between 2022 and 2025, emphasising that the Kingdom's real estate market is
TechnologyTop StoriesAlphabet to acquire Wiz for USD 32 billion to strengthen cloud securityGBO CorrespondentMarch 25, 2025 GBO CorrespondentMarch 25, 202501178 The Google-Wiz deal gained momentum following Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration in January 2025