TechnologyTop StoriesNEOM aims to be the world’s most competitive free zoneGBO CorrespondentJuly 20, 2021July 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 20, 2021July 26, 202104864 The project will use around 30 gigawatts of installed capacity by the end of the decade
AviationTop StoriesSaudia signs agreement with GE Digital for digital transformationGBO CorrespondentJuly 20, 2021July 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 20, 2021July 26, 202101387 The contract extends the partnership between Saudi Arabian Airlines and GE to create better operational efficiencies and cost optimisation
Islamic FinanceTop StoriesGlobal Sukuk issuance reaches $100 bn during H1 2021GBO CorrespondentJuly 19, 2021July 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 19, 2021July 26, 202101435 Sukuk market saw a strong start to the year and crossed the $50 bn mark for the first time during Q2
FintechTop StoriesLending startup Akiba Digital raises $1.1 mn to expand its market presenceGBO CorrespondentJuly 19, 2021July 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 19, 2021July 26, 202101329 The funding round was led by Expert Dojo and Oui Capital
Oil and GasTop StoriesOPEC+ to boost oil output by 400,000 barrels a day each month till Dec 21GBO CorrespondentJuly 19, 2021July 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 19, 2021July 26, 202101477 The deal will also boost the oil output of regions like UAE, Iraq, and Kuwait from May 2022
Real EstateTop StoriesValue of Dubai residential properties jumps in Q2 2021GBO CorrespondentJuly 16, 2021July 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 16, 2021July 26, 202101172 The second quarter of 2021 saw the Valustrat Price Index grow by 3.8%
AviationTop StoriesThai Airways now operating in 13 different cities across the globeGBO CorrespondentJuly 15, 2021July 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 15, 2021July 26, 202101517 The airline will be flying to the Philippines, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea to name a few
EconomyTop StoriesEconomic growth in East Asia and Pacific to be slower this year: World BankGBO CorrespondentJuly 15, 2021July 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 15, 2021July 26, 202101287 As the Covid-19 cases rise in different parts of the world, World Bank urged economies to relax excess vaccine
CurrencyTop StoriesUAE Central Bank to launch its digital currency in five yearsGBO CorrespondentJuly 15, 2021July 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 15, 2021July 26, 202101188 The launch is a part of UAE’s monetary 2023-2026 strategy plan to strengthen the economy
TelecomTop StoriesCellulant introduces digital payments platform Tingg in ZambiaGBO CorrespondentJuly 13, 2021July 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 13, 2021July 26, 202102300 Tingg offers simplified payment tools and processes for a merchant to manage their payments for goods and services