Banking and FinanceTop StoriesTurkey and UAE Central banks sign currency swap agreement of $5 bnGBO CorrespondentJanuary 20, 2022 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 20, 202201446 The deal plans to promote bilateral trade and financial cooperation
Real EstateTop StoriesAldar unveils $490 mn sustainable city project in Abu DhabiGBO CorrespondentJanuary 20, 2022 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 20, 202201511 The construction of the 864-unit development will begin the fourth quarter
AviationTop StoriesDubai’s Emirates suspends some flights to the US over 5G concernsGBO CorrespondentJanuary 19, 2022 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 19, 202201105 Emirates will switch to the larger aircraft for Los Angeles and New York but keep flying the 777 to Washington
FintechTop StoriesUgandan fintech startup Asaak raises $30 million to offer motor financingGBO CorrespondentJanuary 19, 2022 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 19, 202201401 The funding round was led by new and existing investors like Resolute Ventures and Social Capital
FintechTop StoriesGhanian fintech Float raises $17 mn to power cash flow in AfricaGBO CorrespondentJanuary 18, 2022 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 18, 202201263 The financing will be used to improve the cash management platform and new business products
TechnologyTop StoriesAmazon reverses its decision to ban Visa credit cardsGBO CorrespondentJanuary 18, 2022 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 18, 202201225 A deal is being made between the two but the future is uncertain
Real EstateTop StoriesReal estate prices in Kuwait saw a decent increase in 2021GBO CorrespondentJanuary 17, 2022 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 17, 202201523 Some residential districts, inhabited by the citizens, witnessed a rise of more than 35% in rates of plots
Islamic FinanceTop StoriesEgypt completes $3bn loans of green and Islamic financingGBO CorrespondentJanuary 17, 2022 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 17, 202201314 The loans were provided by Emirates NBD and First Abu Dhabi Bank
Business LeadersTop StoriesMasterCard appoints a new independent directorGBO CorrespondentJanuary 14, 2022 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 14, 202201279 The firm announced that they have appointed Harit Talwar and his term is effective from April1, 2022
TechnologyTop StoriesShield raises $15mn for AI-driven communications compliance platformGBO CorrespondentJanuary 14, 2022January 14, 2022 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 14, 2022January 14, 202201197 The funding round has been led by Macquarie Capital and OurCrowd