Banking and FinanceTop StoriesGulf banks’ lending income rises to record USD 21 billion on high interest ratesGBO CorrespondentAugust 29, 2024 GBO CorrespondentAugust 29, 2024 Kuwaiti banks drove the expansion, with their net interest income reaching USD...
FinanceTop StoriesSaudi Arabia proposes major policy revisions to attract foreign investmentGBO CorrespondentAugust 15, 2024 GBO CorrespondentAugust 15, 2024 The effects of Saudi Arabia's pro-investment policies are already evident with the...
EconomyTop StoriesSaudi Vision 2030: Kingdom & Gulf hospitality sector poised for massive growthGBO CorrespondentJune 17, 2024 GBO CorrespondentJune 17, 2024 The rise is a result of Saudi Arabia's extensive aviation connectivity initiative,...
FinanceTop StoriesMENA Watch: Region shows potential for increased investment opportunitiesGBO CorrespondentJune 12, 2024 GBO CorrespondentJune 12, 2024 The corporate sector in the six-member GCC and sovereigns in the larger...
EconomyTop StoriesIs tourism Qatar’s new cash cow? Country sees significant spike in arrivalsGBO CorrespondentJune 10, 2024 GBO CorrespondentJune 10, 2024 Qatar will also host the Geneva International Motor Show in Doha every...
TechnologyTop StoriesSaudi Vision 2030: Tech & luxury converge in KingdomGBO CorrespondentMay 28, 2024May 27, 2024 GBO CorrespondentMay 28, 2024May 27, 2024 Based on Deloitte research, the metaverse might add USD 38 billion to...
MarketsTop StoriesGCC fragmented debt market continues to rise, finds FitchGBO CorrespondentMay 28, 2024May 27, 2024 GBO CorrespondentMay 28, 2024May 27, 2024 Over the last fifteen months, Fitch has upgraded Oman, Qatar, and Saudi...
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesMENA Watch: IPOs kick off Q1 2024 with strong momentumGBO CorrespondentMay 22, 2024 GBO CorrespondentMay 22, 2024 The UAE has one announced IPO, whereas the KSA has 21 announced...
FinanceTop StoriesMENA Watch: IPO market shows strong investor confidence despite global slowdownGBO CorrespondentMay 8, 2024May 7, 2024 GBO CorrespondentMay 8, 2024May 7, 2024 With 14 of the 19 offerings in Q4 2023, KSA confirmed its...
Oil and GasTop StoriesGCC national oil corporations’ capital expenditure to reach USD 115 Billion in 2024GBO CorrespondentApril 22, 2024April 22, 2024 GBO CorrespondentApril 22, 2024April 22, 2024 After Saudi Aramco decided to halt its plan to enhance the Kingdom's...