TechnologyTop StoriesNigerian vehicle startup MAX raises $31mn to expand across AfricaGBO CorrespondentDecember 22, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 22, 202101393 The funds will also be used to build EV infrastructure
Real EstateTop StoriesDubai’s sustainable homes give visitors a personal carbon footprint at checkoutGBO CorrespondentDecember 22, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 22, 202101413 These homes allow visitors, residents and international tourists to experience sustainable living
FintechTop StoriesVisa announces the acquisition of CurrencycloudGBO CorrespondentDecember 22, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 22, 202101444 Currencycloud is a global platform that enables banks and fintech to provide innovatively foreign exchange solution
Ports and ShippingTop StoriesThe Abdulaziz royal port route that connects Dammam and China beginsGBO CorrespondentDecember 21, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 21, 202101652 The new service is offered by a group of vessels by Pacific International Lines, Regional Container Lines, and CULines
AviationTop StoriesDubai International Airport reaches 100% operational capacityGBO CorrespondentDecember 21, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 21, 202101584 The Dubai airport CEO said that the number of visitors is expected to exceed the pre-pandemic levels
TechnologyTop StoriesSiemens unveil JP Morgan-built blockchainGBO CorrespondentDecember 21, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 21, 202101592 The two companies announced that it is a one-of-a-kind application
TechnologyTop StoriesSaudi digital marketplace Sary raises $75mn to expand its businessGBO CorrespondentDecember 20, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 20, 202101525 The latest funding round was led by the kingdom's PIF-owned Sanabil Investments
Oil and GasTop StoriesADNOC Drilling and Helmerich & Payne sign framework agreement to enable growthGBO CorrespondentDecember 20, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 20, 202101250 The agreement will advance ADNOC Drilling's land rig operational performance, and support its ambitious growth
FintechTop StoriesAmazon teams up with Barclays to offer instalment paymentsGBO CorrespondentDecember 20, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 20, 202101502 UK customers can now apply for a reusable credit account from Barclays that lets them divide the cost of eligible purchase
Oil and GasTop StoriesSaudi crude oil exports rises to the highest levels since April 2020GBO CorrespondentDecember 17, 2021 GBO CorrespondentDecember 17, 202101187 Crude oil export increases to 6.833 mn barrels per day (bpd)