EconomyTop StoriesSaudi Vision 2030: Kingdom bets big on ‘Green Gaming’GBO CorrespondentOctober 13, 2025 GBO CorrespondentOctober 13, 202502003 Critics warn of gameswashing—using video games as a tool to polish Saudi Arabia’s image, much as the country has done with sports
EnergyTop StoriesGo Green with GBO: Deserts turn digital in water revolutionGBO CorrespondentOctober 10, 2025 GBO CorrespondentOctober 10, 202501297 Saudi Arabia’s 600,000 m³-per-day Jubail 3A plant will even run on solar, producing water using sunlight in one of the driest places on Earth
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesCentral Bank of UAE-Dubai Finance deal: All you need to knowGBO CorrespondentOctober 9, 2025 GBO CorrespondentOctober 9, 202501050 CBUAE and Dubai’s Department of Finance will also work together on financial technology, payment systems, and the development of a digital currency platform
EconomyTop StoriesMENA Watch: Region caught in crosswinds as global growth slows downGBO CorrespondentOctober 8, 2025 GBO CorrespondentOctober 8, 202501340 Weaker global growth can mean lower oil prices and reduced demand for MENA exports
EconomyTop StoriesQatar’s medium-term growth to average 4%: IMFGBO CorrespondentOctober 7, 2025 GBO CorrespondentOctober 7, 202504293 The first quarter of 2025 saw the surplus stay strong at 15.6% of GDP, and the Qatar Central Bank is amassing foreign reserves at USD
EconomyTop StoriesSaudi Vision 2030: Hotel developments become key plank in Kingdom’s hospitality pushGBO CorrespondentOctober 6, 2025 GBO CorrespondentOctober 6, 202502914 Under Vision 2030, new hotel projects are designed for a blend of business efficiency and leisure comfort
TechnologyTop StoriesFiverr layoffs: All you need to knowGBO CorrespondentOctober 3, 2025 GBO CorrespondentOctober 3, 202501883 The cuts are part of a restructuring plan announced by Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufman, focusing on integrating AI into the platform
EconomyTop StoriesQatar’s economy grows 1.9% in Q2, driven by non-hydrocarbon sectorsGBO CorrespondentSeptember 30, 2025 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 30, 202504023 In total, 11 of 17 economic activities recorded positive real growth in Q2 2025, demonstrating the resilience of Qatar’s economic base
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesRaya Financing champions Shariah-compliant auto solutionsGBO CorrespondentSeptember 29, 2025November 3, 2025 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 29, 2025November 3, 202502006 Raya Financing’s rapid ascent is fueled by a strategic vision centred on Shariah compliance, customer empowerment, and sustainable growth
EnergyTop StoriesSaudi Vision 2030: Inside Kingdom’s USD 8 billion renewable energy pushGBO CorrespondentSeptember 29, 2025 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 29, 202504760 Modern solar technology in Saudi Arabia is extremely cheap, and recent auctions saw record-low generation costs