Top StoriesVisa becomes Nium’s new investor in its recent equity funding roundGBO CorrespondentMay 6, 2020 GBO CorrespondentMay 6, 202001419 It is reported that Nium is Visa's third investment following Gojek and Grab in Southeast Asia
Top StoriesZEP-RE urge African insurers for greater technological adaptationGBO CorrespondentMay 6, 2020 GBO CorrespondentMay 6, 202001533 Digitalisation of insurance process has become important due to the coronavirus pandemic
Top StoriesAbu Dhabi Ports join leading port authorities to continue east-west tradeGBO CorrespondentMay 5, 2020 GBO CorrespondentMay 5, 202001518 It has collaborated with 19 of world's leading port authorities to allow merchant ships carry out operations
Top StoriesEthiopian Airlines digitalises services to bring convenience amid pandemicGBO CorrespondentMay 5, 2020 GBO CorrespondentMay 5, 202001384 State-owned Ethiopian Airlines has digitalised its services to provide convenience to its cargo customers, the media reported. The carrier launched a mobile app and chatbot-assisted
Top StoriesBrazil launches blockchain platform PIER for foreign banksGBO CorrespondentMay 4, 2020 GBO CorrespondentMay 4, 202001656 It is reported that the cost of building the platform was $250,000
FinanceChina-based fintech Tencent acquires 5% stake in AfterpayGBO CorrespondentMay 4, 2020 GBO CorrespondentMay 4, 202002723 Afterpay’s stock soared more than 35 percent as a result of the acquisition
Top StoriesEquity Bank waives mobile banking transaction fees up to June 30GBO CorrespondentMay 1, 2020 GBO CorrespondentMay 1, 202001568 The bank's measures are aligned with the Central Bank of Kenya
Top StoriesDEWA signs 25-year agreement for 5th phase of Dubai solar parkGBO CorrespondentMay 1, 2020 GBO CorrespondentMay 1, 202001657 The agreement is in line with Dubai’s plan to achieve the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050
Top StoriesOil prices might take a massive hit; drop to zero before rebound in 2021GBO CorrespondentApril 30, 2020 GBO CorrespondentApril 30, 202001397 Brent prices are expected to range anywhere between $50 and $75 per barrel
EnergyOman’s flagship petrochemical project nears completionGBO CorrespondentApril 30, 2020 GBO CorrespondentApril 30, 202002840 Recently, Oman Oil & Orpic Group announced the completion of a key component of the $6.7 bn project