LogisticsTop StoriesESR-Reit and ARA Logos mulls merger with a $1.4 bn dealGBO CorrespondentOctober 15, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 15, 202101333 Through this merger, ESR Reit will acquire all of ARA Logo’s unit
AviationTop StoriesAerolineas Argentina resumes international operations after more than a yearGBO CorrespondentOctober 14, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 14, 202101306 In November, the carrier will add frequencies to ten international destinations
FintechTop StoriesEricsson ties up with Mobily to provide financial services in Saudi ArabiaGBO CorrespondentOctober 14, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 14, 202101284 The Swedish company aims to increase Saudi Arabia’s cashless payments to 70% by 2030
Ports and ShippingTop StoriesMaersk diverts big ships from the UK ports as Felixstowe fills upGBO CorrespondentOctober 13, 2021October 13, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 13, 2021October 13, 202101668 The company is already rerouting its ships away from Felixstowe which handles 36 percent of the container freight
EconomyTop StoriesIMF cuts down China’s economic growth to 8% in 2021GBO CorrespondentOctober 13, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 13, 202101006 Analysts warned that China is facing a painful fallout from real estate weakness that led to this In its latest World Economic Outlook report, IMF
Oil and GasTop StoriesDemand for natural gas in Arab countries is growing at 4.8% annuallyGBO CorrespondentOctober 12, 2021October 12, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 12, 2021October 12, 202101085 The demand for natural gas in the wider Arab region is currently at its peak
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesUK banks to partner with fintech after Covid-19 pandemic: Lloyds BankGBO CorrespondentOctober 12, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 12, 202101571 More than 46% financial services plans to extend their partnership with fintech firms in 2022
FintechTop StoriesAirtel Money partners with Flutterwave to enhance digital payments in East AfricaGBO CorrespondentOctober 11, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 11, 202101785 Countries like Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Kenya and Rwanda will be able to receive payments from Airtel Money customers
Oil and GasTop StoriesSaudi Aramco to supply additional crude oil to north Asian buyersGBO CorrespondentOctober 11, 2021October 11, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 11, 2021October 11, 202101099 Aramco will meet full supply volumes for next month
Islamic FinanceTop StoriesSaudi Sukuk market four new attractive deals worth $15 mnGBO CorrespondentOctober 8, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 8, 202101238 These deals are particularly ordered when a seller and a buyer trade-specific securities at a specific price to comply with Saudi Stock Exchange