Global Business Outlook

10th Annual Global Business Outlook Awards: Dubai gears up for an awe-inspiring spectacle

GBO CorrespondentFebruary 12, 2025

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As the world continues to evolve rapidly, Global Business Outlook embraces the role of showcasing success stories on the global stage, promoting greater understanding and

Finance Top Stories

MENA Watch: Entrepreneurs gain through new minority business certification

GBO CorrespondentFebruary 12, 2025February 12, 2025

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A committee is set to review the issue in 2025, but for now, MENA entrepreneurs must rely on the ADC’s independent certification

Real Estate Top Stories

European office sales slumped to lowest since 2009 last year

GBO CorrespondentFebruary 11, 2025

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According to MSCI data, office property sales in Europe in 2024 totalled 42.4 billion euros, a 10% decrease from the previous year and the lowest

Cover Story Fintech Issue 01 - 2025 Top Stories

JeelPay’s ‘Study Now, Pay Later’ transforms education

GBO CorrespondentFebruary 10, 2025February 12, 2025

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With the increasing trend toward digitisation across all sectors, JeelPay has emerged as one of the leading companies actively contributing to the digital transformation of

Finance Top Stories

Saudi Arabia & UAE lead MENA’s e-commerce growth in 2024

GBO CorrespondentFebruary 10, 2025February 10, 2025

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In contrast to the MENA region's average 5% growth, internet orders in the UAE and Saudi Arabia increased by 7% and 9%, respectively

Issue 01 - 2025 MAGAZINE Technology

Project Hellscape: US’ trump card against China

GBO CorrespondentFebruary 7, 2025February 13, 2025

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While the US and China may appear locked in a military drone arms race, the latter currently possess a significant advantage

Issue 01 - 2025 MAGAZINE Technology

Generative AI: Empowering human-centric education

GBO CorrespondentFebruary 7, 2025February 13, 2025

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Generative AI promises real-time, customised adaptation to individual demands without putting an undue strain on educators thanks to its data analytic skills

Issue 01 - 2025 MAGAZINE Technology

Is Bluesky becoming the new Twitter?

GBO CorrespondentFebruary 7, 2025February 13, 2025

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Bluesky's decentralised approach attracts users who desire a digital environment governed by community-driven values rather than corporate interests

Issue 01 - 2025 MAGAZINE Technology

Salt Typhoon: Cyberattacks rock United States

GBO CorrespondentFebruary 7, 2025February 12, 2025

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Salt Typhoon, Cyberattacks, Cybersecurity, Donald Trump, Hackers, FBI, Telecom, Washington, Telecommunications, Law Enforcement

Industry Issue 01 - 2025 MAGAZINE

Startup world 2025: Saudi VCs thrive globally

GBO CorrespondentFebruary 7, 2025February 13, 2025

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The Saudi government’s support for startups like Revie aligns with its larger goal of fostering entrepreneurship and encouraging the growth of SMEs in various sectors

Raya Financing champions Shariah-compliant auto solutions

GCC bank debt issuances top USD 60 billion…

Driving financial inclusion: How Fortis Mobile Money empowers…

MENA Watch: Saudi & UAE drive GCC assets…

10th Annual Global Business Outlook Awards: Dubai gears up for an awe-inspiring spectacle

MENA Watch: Entrepreneurs gain through new minority business certification

European office sales slumped to lowest since 2009 last year

JeelPay’s ‘Study Now, Pay Later’ transforms education

Saudi Arabia & UAE lead MENA’s e-commerce growth in 2024

Project Hellscape: US’ trump card against China

Generative AI: Empowering human-centric education

Salt Typhoon: Cyberattacks rock United States

Startup world 2025: Saudi VCs thrive globally

Fiverr layoffs: All you need to know

Qatar’s economy grows 1.9% in Q2, driven by non-hydrocarbon sectors

Raya Financing champions Shariah-compliant auto solutions

Saudi Vision 2030: Inside Kingdom’s USD 8 billion renewable energy push

Go Green with GBO: Clean energy hits global tipping point