EconomyTop StoriesIMF warns energy, commodity prices won’t normalise quickly after Iran warGBO CorrespondentJune 29, 2026June 28, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJune 29, 2026June 28, 2026 In its next update of its "World Economic Outlook" on July 8,...
EconomyTop StoriesIran war fails to derail luxury market’s recovery, says Bain reportGBO CorrespondentJune 26, 2026June 26, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJune 26, 2026June 26, 2026 Bain's base-case scenario now points to a 2% to 4% rise in...
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesIran war failed to disrupt Saudi’s asset management growth, finds Fitch reportGBO CorrespondentJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026 Firms have been increasing their footprint, capturing around one-fifth of industry revenues...
EnergyTop StoriesADNOC’s tender to test buyers’ willingness to load oil in Strait of HormuzGBO CorrespondentJune 22, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJune 22, 2026 As per ADNOC, buyers, subject to mutual agreement, can lift cargoes on...
EconomyTop StoriesGCC economies to rebound in 2027 as geopolitical volatility lessens, says reportGBO CorrespondentJune 18, 2026June 17, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJune 18, 2026June 17, 2026 The GDP of the six-nation bloc is predicted to grow by 8.1%...
Real EstateTop StoriesQatar’s residential sales value reaches USD 1.7 billion in Q1 2026GBO CorrespondentJune 15, 2026June 15, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJune 15, 2026June 15, 2026 Doha remained the center of residential market activity, recording 512 transactions with...
EconomyTop StoriesSouth Africa records massive current account surplus in Q1 2026, largest in over four yearsGBO CorrespondentJune 12, 2026June 12, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJune 12, 2026June 12, 2026 The current account surplus widened to 2.4% of GDP in the quarter...
EconomyTop StoriesHere is what S&P and Fitch are saying about GCC issuers’ credit outlookGBO CorrespondentJune 11, 2026June 10, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJune 11, 2026June 10, 2026 Despite the Iran war showing no immediate ending signs, S&P said negative...
EnergyTop StoriesAramco ends eight-year downstream partnership with Malaysia’s PetronasGBO CorrespondentMay 28, 2026May 27, 2026 GBO CorrespondentMay 28, 2026May 27, 2026 The Saudi state oil giant will transfer its equity stakes in the...
Real EstateTop StoriesDespite volatile geopolitics, Qatar’s real estate activities remain stableGBO CorrespondentMay 27, 2026May 26, 2026 GBO CorrespondentMay 27, 2026May 26, 2026 As per the data, residential unit sales accounted for an additional QR...