Banking and FinanceTop StoriesMENA Watch: Saudi & UAE drive GCC assets under management growth to USD 2.2 trillion?GBO CorrespondentSeptember 3, 2025 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 3, 2025 The growth of the retail mutual fund industry has been attributed to...
TechnologyTop StoriesMENA Watch: Wuilt expands free website builder to the GulfGBO CorrespondentAugust 13, 2025August 13, 2025 GBO CorrespondentAugust 13, 2025August 13, 2025 By lowering the entry cost to zero, Wuilt tapped into a huge...
TechnologyTop StoriesMENA Watch: Analysing GCC’s AI gambleGBO CorrespondentJune 18, 2025 GBO CorrespondentJune 18, 2025 Gulf leaders should consider pan-GCC cloud and data centre alliances to leverage...
FinanceTop StoriesMENA Watch: Two years on, UAE’s new corporate tax reshaping business climateGBO CorrespondentJune 4, 2025 GBO CorrespondentJune 4, 2025 According to the International Monetary Fund, corporate tax benefits would be gradual...
EconomyTop StoriesKuwait economy check: Non-oil exports reach USD 74 millionGBO CorrespondentJanuary 21, 2025 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 21, 2025 The Ministry of Commerce and Industry made it clear that not all...
EconomyTop StoriesQatar surpasses 2024 visitor target welcoming 5 million travellersGBO CorrespondentDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2024 GBO CorrespondentDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2024 The hotel sector in Qatar now features more than 40,000 rooms, enhancing...
Real EstateTop Stories‘Paradigm Shift’ as Gulf’s urban population set to surge 30% by 2030: ReportGBO CorrespondentDecember 27, 2024 GBO CorrespondentDecember 27, 2024 According to a recent report by the global management consulting firm Arthur...
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesGulf-based central banks cut interest rates following US Fed leadGBO CorrespondentNovember 12, 2024 GBO CorrespondentNovember 12, 2024 The Gulf states typically follow the Fed's lead when it comes to...
FinanceTop StoriesMENA Watch: Polymatech Electronics invests USD 16.2 million in BahrainGBO CorrespondentOctober 23, 2024 GBO CorrespondentOctober 23, 2024 Bahrain is seen as the gateway to the GCC and MENA regions,...
EconomyTop StoriesBoost for Qatar’s tourism sector as inbound visitors see annual surge of 24.5%GBO CorrespondentOctober 22, 2024 GBO CorrespondentOctober 22, 2024 In August, Qatar approved 721 building permits, which is an increase of...