EnergyTop StoriesGo Green with GBO: The eco-evolution of Saudi Arabia’s holy sitesGBO CorrespondentDecember 12, 2025 GBO CorrespondentDecember 12, 20250837 As the custodians of the Two Holy Mosques, Saudi Arabia has embarked on a massive ecological transformation
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesFitch lifts Oman’s credit rating to investment-grade status amid stronger financesGBO CorrespondentDecember 12, 2025 GBO CorrespondentDecember 12, 202501619 While the outlook remains stable, Fitch Ratings expects the budget deficit to stay at a safe level of approximately 1% of GDP in 2026–2027
Banking and FinanceTop Storiestree Digital Insurance Agency: Transforming the future of smart coverageGBO CorrespondentDecember 12, 2025 GBO CorrespondentDecember 12, 202501459 tree offers comprehensive insurance solutions designed to support individuals, families, and businesses with reliable, accessible protection
EconomyTop StoriesAs Canada-US FTA set for review, Ottawa’s top diplomat announces resignationGBO CorrespondentDecember 11, 2025 GBO CorrespondentDecember 11, 20250527 Canada sees 75% of its exports go to the United States, most of which are exempted by the USMCA trade agreement, but that deal is
TechnologyTop StoriesSaudi Arabia continues to supercharge Gulf’s AI efforts: ReportGBO CorrespondentDecember 11, 2025 GBO CorrespondentDecember 11, 202501553 During the period measured by the Global AI Index, Saudi Arabia launched a wide range of national initiatives led by SDAIA
LogisticsMENA Watch: Europe looks to Africa to offset ‘Asia Derisking’GBO CorrespondentDecember 10, 2025 GBO CorrespondentDecember 10, 20250587 Almost 80% of Tunisia's automotive component exports, such as wiring harnesses and control cables, end up in Europe
EconomyTop StoriesOman’s growth set to hit 3.1% as reforms accelerate: World BankGBO CorrespondentDecember 10, 2025December 10, 2025 GBO CorrespondentDecember 10, 2025December 10, 202501491 According to the World Bank’s latest edition of the Gulf Economic Update – Fall 2025, the UAE is expected to expand by 4.8%, followed by
EconomyTop StoriesRising food and beverage costs push Kuwait’s inflation up to 2.39%GBO CorrespondentDecember 9, 2025 GBO CorrespondentDecember 9, 202502531 In September 2025, the International Monetary Fund echoed similar views, noting that Kuwait’s economy is on a steady recovery in 2025
EconomyTop StoriesSaudi Arabia’s economy expands by 4.8% in Q3: GASTATGBO CorrespondentDecember 9, 2025 GBO CorrespondentDecember 9, 20250924 On a seasonally adjusted basis, Saudi Arabia’s GDP expanded by 1.4% in the third quarter compared to the previous three months
EconomyTop StoriesSaudi Vision 2030: Rise of Kingdom’s ‘third sector’GBO CorrespondentDecember 8, 2025December 9, 2025 GBO CorrespondentDecember 8, 2025December 9, 202501639 Saudi Arabia has come a long way under the leadership of the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed Bin Salman