EconomyFeaturedUN forecasts global economy to grow by 5.4% in 2021GBO CorrespondentMay 13, 2021May 13, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMay 13, 2021May 13, 202101000 UN raised a warning that the increasing Covid cases and the scarcity of the vaccines threaten overall recovery
EconomyTop StoriesDubai non-oil private sector inches closer to pre-Covid-19 growth levelsGBO CorrespondentMay 12, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMay 12, 202101290 It is a sign that the nation’s economy is closing in on the growth trajectory from pre-pandemic time
Real EstateTop StoriesGoldman Sachs backs Cain International’s inaugural real estate fundGBO CorrespondentMay 12, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMay 12, 202101514 Helped raise €324 mn for its inaugural European real estate fund
FinanceLinklaters advises Chile on the SEC-registered bond offeringGBO CorrespondentMay 11, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMay 11, 202101147 The deal includes two series bonds of $300 mn 2.450 percent notes due 2031 and $1.7 bn 3.100% notes due 2041
EconomyTop StoriesChina economy improves: yuan hits three-year highGBO CorrespondentMay 11, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMay 11, 202101293 The currency rose 0.3% to 6.4114, a dollar
Ports and ShippingTop StoriesCongo port concession terms amended: DP WorldGBO CorrespondentMay 10, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMay 10, 202101381 This will help to develop the trade and logistic sector of the nation
FintechTop StoriesAmazon brings digital payment to its ME customers in partnership with ZurichGBO CorrespondentMay 10, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMay 10, 202101181 This partnership with Zurich will help customers pay their insurance premiums digitally without incurring conversion fees
EnergyTop StoriesDutch government to spend $2.4 bn on carbon storage projectGBO CorrespondentMay 10, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMay 10, 202101141 The consortium includes the oil majors Royal Dutch Shell and ExxonMobil
TelecomTop StoriesGlobe Telecom’s 5G coverage to span across Nordics and AsiaGBO CorrespondentMay 10, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMay 10, 202101478 It aims to achieve #1stWorldNetwork of 5G coverage across the globe
FintechTop StoriesFlextock raises $3.25 mn, largest pre-seed funding in MENAGBO CorrespondentMay 7, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMay 7, 202101898 The investors in the round include Egyptian VC Foundation Ventures, Y Combinator, MSA Capital and CRE Ventures