Issue 01 - 2021MAGAZINETechnologyBlockchain might be a path to global developmentGBO CorrespondentFebruary 25, 2021February 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 25, 2021February 26, 202101618 Blockchain market size is forecast to expand to $39.7 billion from $3 billion by 2025, at a 67.3% CAGR
BankingIssue 01 - 2021MAGAZINEHow is Islamic finance performing?GBO CorrespondentFebruary 25, 2021March 2, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 25, 2021March 2, 202101211 The assets of global Islamic finance were expected to be worth $4 trillion by the end of 2020
Top StoriesWealth ManagementWells Fargo sells asset management unitGBO CorrespondentFebruary 24, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 24, 202101277 The acquisition is expected to be completed by the second half of this year, subjected to regulatory approvals and other procedures
TelecomTop StoriesEtisalat’s subscriber base dropped in 2020GBO CorrespondentFebruary 24, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 24, 202101191 Etisalat’s subscriber base last year slumped 3 percent to 12.2 million in Q4.
LogisticsTop StoriesSaudi’s Bahri remains resilient amid pandemicGBO CorrespondentFebruary 24, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 24, 202101163 The company’s revenue surged 28 percent to SR 8.4 billion compared to 2019s SR 6.6. billion
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesTyme to rollout services in the PhilippinesGBO CorrespondentFebruary 24, 2021March 17, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 24, 2021March 17, 202101233 Tyme will cater to the underbanked and underserved population of the Philippines through its digital banking model
EconomyIssue 01 - 2021MAGAZINEThe formation of the world’s largest trading blocGBO CorrespondentFebruary 24, 2021February 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 24, 2021February 26, 202101746 The deal will increase global GDP by $500 billion in the next 10 years
TelecomTop StoriesMasMovil launches financial servicesGBO CorrespondentFebruary 23, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 23, 202101321 MasMovil will soon roll out services such as debit cards, current account and others
CurrencyTop StoriesIMF backs CBN on cryptocurrency transactions banGBO CorrespondentFebruary 23, 2021February 23, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 23, 2021February 23, 202101159 The CBN recently issued a circular to all banks stating that all banks must close the accounts that deal with cryptocurrency
Ports and ShippingTop StoriesSohar Port to be expanded in the futureGBO CorrespondentFebruary 23, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 23, 202101868 The expansion is expected to bolster Sohar Ports’ potential in the regional and international levels in the segment of cargo and container handling