EconomyTop StoriesMENA Watch: UAE non-oil sector slows amid weaker demandGBO CorrespondentApril 9, 2025 GBO CorrespondentApril 9, 2025 The March slowdown in the non-oil sector of the UAE points to...
EnergyTop StoriesDubai to set up over 250 new charging stations in 2025GBO CorrespondentApril 8, 2025 GBO CorrespondentApril 8, 2025 Through the strategic partnership, the overall number of DEWA EV Green Charger...
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesSaudi Arabia dominates Forbes’ 2025 list of MENA’s most valuable banksGBO CorrespondentApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025 GBO CorrespondentApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025 Saudi Arabia represents a third of the list with 10 entries, with...
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesMENA Watch: Barings to boost region’s financial growth by 2025GBO CorrespondentMarch 19, 2025 GBO CorrespondentMarch 19, 2025 Being based in Abu Dhabi allows Barings to offer these influential investors...
FinanceTop StoriesKenya will wait to draw down USD 1.5 billion UAE loan: Finance Minister John MbadiGBO CorrespondentMarch 18, 2025March 18, 2025 GBO CorrespondentMarch 18, 2025March 18, 2025 To handle impending maturities, Kenya has raised USD 1.05 billion this week...
Real EstateTop StoriesMENA Watch: Gaza & Middle Eastern ‘interests’ of Trump familyGBO CorrespondentMarch 12, 2025March 12, 2025 GBO CorrespondentMarch 12, 2025March 12, 2025 Donald Trump's extensive business interests in the Middle East raise significant concerns...
Asset ManagementTop StoriesMENA Watch: Abu Dhabi finance hub assets significantly surge above 200%GBO CorrespondentMarch 5, 2025March 5, 2025 GBO CorrespondentMarch 5, 2025March 5, 2025 Using a worldwide drive toward environmental, social, and governance investing, Abu Dhabi...
FinanceTop StoriesSaudi Arabia & UAE lead MENA’s e-commerce growth in 2024GBO CorrespondentFebruary 10, 2025February 10, 2025 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 10, 2025February 10, 2025 In contrast to the MENA region's average 5% growth, internet orders in...
EconomyTop StoriesUAE’s growth strong, expected to remain healthy at around 4% in 2025: IMFGBO CorrespondentFebruary 4, 2025February 4, 2025 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 4, 2025February 4, 2025 The IMF statement predicted that despite lower oil production and fluctuating oil...
EconomyTop StoriesMENA Watch: UAE Cabinet champions youth empowerment & innovationGBO CorrespondentJanuary 29, 2025 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 29, 2025 The UAE had rapid expansion, attracted top foreign talent and investment, and...