EconomyTop StoriesOman’s inflation rate reaches 0.69%, driven by rising pricesGBO CorrespondentAugust 11, 2023August 10, 2023 GBO CorrespondentAugust 11, 2023August 10, 202301563 The North Al Sharqiyah and South Al Sharqiyah Governorates had the lowest inflation rates at 0.2%
EnergyTop StoriesGo Green with GBO: Australia’s Victoria bans gas to new homes from 2024GBO CorrespondentAugust 11, 2023August 10, 2023 GBO CorrespondentAugust 11, 2023August 10, 202301076 With roughly 80% of houses connected, Victoria has Australia's highest rate of domestic gas use
FinanceTop StoriesInvestments in Africa take a hitGBO CorrespondentAugust 10, 2023August 10, 2023 GBO CorrespondentAugust 10, 2023August 10, 202301106 A new research report stated that this has decreased the flow of foreign currency into the continent, which had an effect on Africa's banks.
TechnologyTop StoriesRansomware attacks reach record high, US emerges as the main targetGBO CorrespondentAugust 10, 2023August 9, 2023 GBO CorrespondentAugust 10, 2023August 9, 202301140 The United Kingdom, which saw around 200 ransomware assaults, emerged as the second-largest ransomware target
CurrencyTop StoriesKenya Eurobonds fall sharply after Moody’s warningGBO CorrespondentAugust 9, 2023August 8, 2023 GBO CorrespondentAugust 9, 2023August 8, 202301059 According to Moody's, Kenya will have 'substantial' debt-service obligations even after redeeming the 2024 notes
EconomyTop StoriesMENA Watch: Decoding Algeria’s resilient economy & growing regional influenceGBO CorrespondentAugust 9, 2023August 8, 2023 GBO CorrespondentAugust 9, 2023August 8, 202301139 Petroleum and natural gas exports from Algeria account for more than one-third of the nation's GDP
FinanceTop StoriesAirtel Africa to Nestle SA: Big companies face losses worth USD 385 million in NigeriaGBO CorrespondentAugust 8, 2023August 7, 2023 GBO CorrespondentAugust 8, 2023August 7, 202301630 According to Cadbury Nigeria Plc, the devaluation has also increased the cost of importing raw ingredients
FinanceTop StoriesUAE’s anti-money laundering bodies: All you need to knowGBO CorrespondentAugust 8, 2023August 7, 2023 GBO CorrespondentAugust 8, 2023August 7, 202301151 UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan intended to oversee the country's plan to reduce money laundering
EconomyTop StoriesJordan’s economy witnesses huge surge in investments during H1 2023GBO CorrespondentAugust 7, 2023August 6, 2023 GBO CorrespondentAugust 7, 2023August 6, 202302284 According to government data, total investments in Jordan increased from 405.3 million dinars during the same period in 2022 to 598.2 million dinars in the
EconomyTop StoriesExpatriates: Key contributors to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 transformationGBO CorrespondentAugust 7, 2023August 6, 2023 GBO CorrespondentAugust 7, 2023August 6, 202304795 To assess and validate the skills of foreign nationals, authorities have started a Professional Verification effort in Saudi Arabia's business sector