Real EstateTop StoriesSouth Korea’s ambitious plan to provide 2.7 mn homesGBO CorrespondentAugust 23, 2022August 23, 2022 GBO CorrespondentAugust 23, 2022August 23, 202202521 Yoon Suk-yeol's ambitious housing project aims to aid young home buyers financially and create 500,000 homes in the Seoul area.
CurrencyTop StoriesCrypto custody firm BitGo to sue Galaxy DigitalGBO CorrespondentAugust 23, 2022August 22, 2022 GBO CorrespondentAugust 23, 2022August 22, 202201070 One of the largest cryptocurrency custodians, BitGo, has announced that it will seek USD 100 million in compensation from Galaxy Digital.
EconomyTop StoriesUK post office reports record cash withdrawals as digital payments take a back seatGBO CorrespondentAugust 22, 2022August 22, 2022 GBO CorrespondentAugust 22, 2022August 22, 202201149 According to the Post Office, more and more people are becoming more dependent on cash as the tried and true means to manage a budget.
TechnologyTop StoriesNigeria turns towards technology to keep crude oil thieves under checkGBO CorrespondentAugust 22, 2022August 22, 2022 GBO CorrespondentAugust 22, 2022August 22, 202201104 As per reports, Nigeria lost a startling USD1 billion in revenue in the first quarter of 2022.
EconomyTop StoriesReason behind the slowdown of China’s economic growthGBO CorrespondentAugust 19, 2022 GBO CorrespondentAugust 19, 202201239 China’s growth fell short of expectations and grew by just 0.4%, compared to the earlier quarter’s 4.8%.
AviationTop StoriesUAE’s new Golden Visa rules: All you need to knowGBO CorrespondentAugust 19, 2022August 18, 2022 GBO CorrespondentAugust 19, 2022August 18, 202201567 The Golden Visa will continue to allow holders to sponsor their children at any age.
Islamic FinanceTop StoriesUAE – a popular destination for mergers & acquisitionsGBO CorrespondentAugust 18, 2022 GBO CorrespondentAugust 18, 202201627 EY MENA M&A Insights report states that UAE saw 359 M&A deals worth USD 42.6 billion in the first half of 2022.
Oil and GasTop StoriesEgypt PM Mostafa Madbouly takes big decision to boost gas exportsGBO CorrespondentAugust 18, 2022August 17, 2022 GBO CorrespondentAugust 18, 2022August 17, 202201204 The discovery of the largest field in the Mediterranean helped Egypt transition from being a net importer to an exporter.
EconomyTop StoriesBiden signs $280bn bill to make US more competitive over ChinaGBO CorrespondentAugust 17, 2022August 17, 2022 GBO CorrespondentAugust 17, 2022August 17, 202201168 The legislation sets aside USD 52 billion specifically to bolster the US computer chip sector.
Islamic FinanceTop StoriesUAE businesses raise prices as inflation bitesGBO CorrespondentAugust 17, 2022August 17, 2022 GBO CorrespondentAugust 17, 2022August 17, 202201203 UAE businesses reported cost increases of 18% for energy and utilities, 17% for raw materials, and 14% for wages and staff compensation.