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...
EconomyTop StoriesNew phase of strategic partnership, says European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Gulf tiesGBO CorrespondentOctober 18, 2024October 18, 2024 GBO CorrespondentOctober 18, 2024October 18, 2024 In creating what she called a 'new era', Ursula von der Leyen...
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...