Banking and FinanceIssue 01 - 2026MAGAZINEBanks race toward intelligent growthGBO CorrespondentJanuary 14, 2026January 15, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 14, 2026January 15, 2026 The adoption of artificial intelligence is no longer an optional experiment but...
EconomyTop StoriesMENA Watch: Business travel witnesses another boomGBO CorrespondentJanuary 14, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 14, 2026 Looking toward the end of the decade, the path for MENA business...
EconomyTop StoriesSaudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector growth sees minor contractionGBO CorrespondentJanuary 8, 2026January 8, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 8, 2026January 8, 2026 Saudi Arabia's GDP is expected to expand by 4.5% in 2026, outperforming...
Real EstateTop StoriesChinese investors focus on ‘Arab Real Estate’ as home market stallsGBO CorrespondentJanuary 6, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 6, 2026 Cities with established markets like New York, London, and Singapore have traditionally...
EconomyTop StoriesSolid boost for Oman’s economy as property, hospitality sectors accelerate in Q3 2025GBO CorrespondentJanuary 2, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 2, 2026 Average property prices in Oman's capital currently range from 80,000 to 200,000...
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesCitigroup to conclude sale of Russian unit, to face USD 1.2 billion lossGBO CorrespondentJanuary 2, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 2, 2026 As per Citigroup's leadership, the loss related to the sale is subject...
UncategorizedMubadala, Barings form USD 500 million real estate debt partnershipGBO CorrespondentDecember 26, 2025 GBO CorrespondentDecember 26, 2025 The joint venture will further benefit from Barings’ platform of over USD...
EconomyTop StoriesQatar to rank among fastest-growing Gulf economies: Fitch SolutionsGBO CorrespondentDecember 23, 2025 GBO CorrespondentDecember 23, 2025 Amid the strong global demand for LNG, Qatar is well-positioned to benefit...
AviationTop StoriesEgypt closes USD 200 million SAF deal with Qatar’s Al Mana HoldingGBO CorrespondentDecember 18, 2025 GBO CorrespondentDecember 18, 2025 The facility will produce SAF and related by-products, including bio-propane and bio-naphtha,...
EconomyTop StoriesSaudi Arabia sees 21% jump in mining licenses since 2016GBO CorrespondentDecember 18, 2025 GBO CorrespondentDecember 18, 2025 Saudi Arabia's mining sector has recently been a top non-oil performer...