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Nigeria’s UBA bank rolls out $6bln for SMEs across Africa

Staff Writer, ZAWYA
Nigeria’s UBA bank rolls out $6bln for SMEs across Africa
Nigeria’s UBA bank rolls out $6bln for SMEs across Africa
SME

Global SME Finance Forum honors SDB as 'Best Financier for Women Entrepreneurs'

Staff Writer, Saudi Press Agency
Global SME Finance Forum honors SDB as 'Best Financier for Women Entrepreneurs'
Global SME Finance Forum honors SDB as 'Best Financier for Women Entrepreneurs'
SME

72% of Mena SMEs eye similar or increased revenue in 2023

Staff Writer, TradeArabia
72% of Mena SMEs eye similar or increased revenue in 2023
72% of Mena SMEs eye similar or increased revenue in 2023
SME

Qatar announces second innovation, entrepreneurship, and excellence award for startups

Staff Writer, Qatar Tribune
Qatar announces second innovation, entrepreneurship, and excellence award for startups
Qatar announces second innovation, entrepreneurship, and excellence award for startups
SME

Sharakah ushers in change within Oman’s SME ecosystem

Staff Writer, TradeArabia
Sharakah ushers in change within Oman’s SME ecosystem
Sharakah ushers in change within Oman’s SME ecosystem
SME

93% of UAE’s small businesses plan to expand globally

Staff Writer, ZAWYA
93% of UAE’s small businesses plan to expand globally
93% of UAE’s small businesses plan to expand globally
SME

KSE, SMEs fund sign MoU in support of entrepreneurs: Kuwait

Staff Writer, Arab Times
KSE, SMEs fund sign MoU in support of entrepreneurs: Kuwait
KSE, SMEs fund sign MoU in support of entrepreneurs: Kuwait

FINANCE

SME

Egypt: MSMEDA, Tamweely join forces to support micro-projects in desert villages

Hossam Mounir, Daily News Egypt
Egypt: MSMEDA, Tamweely join forces to support micro-projects in desert villages
Egypt: MSMEDA, Tamweely join forces to support micro-projects in desert villages
SME

Tamkeen-EO Bahrain in deal to support entrepreneurs

Staff Writer, TradeArabia
Tamkeen-EO Bahrain in deal to support entrepreneurs
Tamkeen-EO Bahrain in deal to support entrepreneurs
SME

Egypt: MSMEDA, JICA cooperate to improve competitiveness of SMEs

Staff Writer, Daily News Egypt
Egypt: MSMEDA, JICA cooperate to improve competitiveness of SMEs
Egypt: MSMEDA, JICA cooperate to improve competitiveness of SMEs
SME

Egypt: CIB launches new online academy for SMEs in partnership with Visa, Almentor Business

Staff Writer, Daily News Egypt
SME

NilePreneurs launches new round of NP Incubate in cooperation with 4 banks

Staff Writer, Daily News Egypt
SME

Dubai Chamber of Commerce joins forces with Noon to bolster SMEs

Staff Writer, Mubasher

MARKETING

SME

MoEc makes 19 free contract templates available for UAE firms

Staff Writer, TradeArabia
SME

Egypt: MSMEDA, Reefy sign $4.85mln contract to finance women’s micro-projects

Hossam Mounir, Daily News Egypt
SME

FRA launches index to regulate pricing of microfinance products in Egypt

Staff Writer, Daily News Egypt
FRA launches index to regulate pricing of microfinance products in Egypt
FRA launches index to regulate pricing of microfinance products in Egypt

TECHNOLOGY

SME

Saudi SMEB signs cooperation agreement with SIDBI of India

Staff Writer, Saudi Press Agency
Saudi SMEB signs cooperation agreement with SIDBI of India
Saudi SMEB signs cooperation agreement with SIDBI of India
SME

Emirates NBD reports 34% rise in SME lending

Staff Writer, TradeArabia
Emirates NBD reports 34% rise in SME lending
Emirates NBD reports 34% rise in SME lending
SME

Co-ordination urged for growth of SME sector in Bahrain

Staff Writer, Gulf Daily News
Co-ordination urged for growth of SME sector in Bahrain
Co-ordination urged for growth of SME sector in Bahrain
SME

Qardy, Sandah partner to expand financing for MSMEs

Staff Writer, Daily News Egypt
Qardy, Sandah partner to expand financing for MSMEs
Qardy, Sandah partner to expand financing for MSMEs

LEGAL

SME

Oman, Saudi Arabia join hands in $52mln deal to support SMEs

Staff Writer, ZAWYA
Oman, Saudi Arabia join hands in $52mln deal to support SMEs
Oman, Saudi Arabia join hands in $52mln deal to support SMEs
SME

Fundings for MENA start-ups fall 73% to $101mln

Staff Writer, ZAWYA
Fundings for MENA start-ups fall 73% to $101mln
Fundings for MENA start-ups fall 73% to $101mln
SME

Emirates Development Bank to allocate $27mln SME loans to boost solar energy initiatives

Staff Writer, ZAWYA
Emirates Development Bank to allocate $27mln SME loans to boost solar energy initiatives
Emirates Development Bank to allocate $27mln SME loans to boost solar energy initiatives
SME

KEYSS Project, Microsoft Arabia partner to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in Saudi Arabia

Staff Writer, Saudi Gazette
SME

American Express, SAB launch product to foster SMEs in Saudi Arabia

Staff Writer, Mubasher
SME

Saudi PIF’s Jada joins forces with Aliph Capital to boost SMEs

Staff Writer, Mubasher

PEOPLE

SME

Saudi: Value of supporting entertainment SMEs initiative is $18.66mln

Staff Writer, Saudi Gazette
SME

GEA: $18.5mln allocated for SMEs in cooperation with Kafalah Program

Staff Writer, Saudi Press Agency
SME

China Development Bank grants $400mln loan to support Africa SMEs

Staff Writer, Zawya Projects
China Development Bank grants $400mln loan to support Africa SMEs
China Development Bank grants $400mln loan to support Africa SMEs

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SPACE

UAE: Hub for space startups, global companies

Khoder Nashar, WAM (Emirates News Agency)
UAE: Hub for space startups, global companies
UAE: Hub for space startups, global companies
FINANCIAL SERVICES

Al Tadamun Microfinance Foundation gets $3.88mln credit facility from First Abu Dhabi Bank Egypt

Hossam Mounir, Daily News Egypt
Al Tadamun Microfinance Foundation gets $3.88mln credit facility from First Abu Dhabi Bank Egypt
Al Tadamun Microfinance Foundation gets $3.88mln credit facility from First Abu Dhabi Bank Egypt
TECHNOLOGY

GoDaddy collaborates with du to empower entrepreneurs, SMEs in digital age

Staff Writer, Mubasher
GoDaddy collaborates with du to empower entrepreneurs, SMEs in digital age
GoDaddy collaborates with du to empower entrepreneurs, SMEs in digital age
SME

Egypt’s industrial sector gets boost from new SME incentives: Businessmen

Shaimaa Raafat, Daily News Egypt
Egypt’s industrial sector gets boost from new SME incentives: Businessmen
Egypt’s industrial sector gets boost from new SME incentives: Businessmen
SME

Oman Arab Bank’s Tumouhi set to boost SME growth in the Sultanate

Staff Writer, Times of Oman
Oman Arab Bank’s Tumouhi set to boost SME growth in the Sultanate
Oman Arab Bank’s Tumouhi set to boost SME growth in the Sultanate
SME

UAE: Sheraa inks strategic partnership deal with Wio Bank

Staff Writer, TradeArabia
UAE: Sheraa inks strategic partnership deal with Wio Bank
UAE: Sheraa inks strategic partnership deal with Wio Bank
SME

EBRD to finance Reefy with $6.47mln to support entrepreneurs in Egypt

Staff Writer, Daily News Egypt
EBRD to finance Reefy with $6.47mln to support entrepreneurs in Egypt
EBRD to finance Reefy with $6.47mln to support entrepreneurs in Egypt
SME

Saudi's Monshaat Monitor: 2.6% increase in SMEs in Q2, 2023

Staff Writer, Saudi Press Agency
Saudi's Monshaat Monitor: 2.6% increase in SMEs in Q2, 2023
Saudi's Monshaat Monitor: 2.6% increase in SMEs in Q2, 2023
SME

Saudi: SME Bank allocates over $2.6bln to SMEs in H1 2023

Staff Writer, Saudi Press Agency
Saudi: SME Bank allocates over $2.6bln to SMEs in H1 2023
Saudi: SME Bank allocates over $2.6bln to SMEs in H1 2023

TOP PICKS

CLIMATE CHANGE

Temperatures off the charts, but more records imminent: WMO

Rola AlGhoul, WAM (Emirates News Agency)
Temperatures off the charts, but more records imminent: WMO
Temperatures off the charts, but more records imminent: WMO
TRANSPORT

New bridges, better connectivity: Dubai RTA opens completed project

Staff Writer, Khaleej Times
TECHNOLOGY

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan unveils cloud project to boost digital infrastructure

Staff Writer, ZAWYA
UAE

Watch: Sheikh Mohammed takes a bicycle tour of the cycling path on the Dubai Water Canal

Web Desk, Khaleej Times
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Luxury property boom draws Chinese all-cash buyers to Dubai

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Abu Dhabi ADNOC and TAQA complete financing for $2.2bln water project

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Saudi Arabia looks to increase cooperation with Singapore to boost economy

4.

UAE willing to fund and advance Africa’s energy transformation: Minister

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Dubai, Abu Dhabi feature on global travel list for best winter sun destinations

LEADERSHIP TALKS

TAXATION

VIDEO: RAKEZ is growing along with Ras Al Khaimah - CEO

Staff Writer, ZAWYA
VIDEO: RAKEZ is growing along with Ras Al Khaimah - CEO
VIDEO: RAKEZ is growing along with Ras Al Khaimah - CEO
INSIGHTS
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Funds load up on oil but positions look stretched: Kemp

John Kemp, Reuters News
2

Egypt devaluation delay may only add to post-election pain

Patrick Werr, Reuters News
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How DeSantis' early missteps hobbled his U.S. presidential bid

Gram Slattery, James Oliphant, Nathan Layne, Reuters News
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Has Britain lost its climate crown?

Gloria Dickie, Kate Abnett and Susanna Twidale, Reuters News
5

UK's fossil fuel car ban delay may only stall investment

Nick Carey and Alistair Smout, Reuters News

MORNING BRIEFING

MORNING BRIEFING

Tuesday Outlook: Asia stocks sag on hawkish Fed angst

Staff Writer, Reuters News
Tuesday Outlook: Asia stocks sag on hawkish Fed angst
Tuesday Outlook: Asia stocks sag on hawkish Fed angst

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Over 5.7mln employees subscribed to Unemployment Insurance Scheme: MoHRE

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UAE economy to grow 3% in 2023; 4% in 2024: S&P

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DP World spent $6bln to become comprehensive global supply chain player: Sultan bin Sulayem

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Dubai cuts public debt by $7.8bln to 25% of GDP

Cleofe Maceda, ZAWYA
Dubai cuts public debt by $7.8bln to 25% of GDP
Dubai cuts public debt by $7.8bln to 25% of GDP
INVESTMENT

Ras Al Khaimah set to get its first organic fertiliser project

Staff Writer, ZAWYA
FUNDS

Pan-African VC, P1 Ventures, launches $50mln fund to invest in software startups

Staff Writer, ZAWYA
SME

Nigeria’s UBA bank rolls out $6bln for SMEs across Africa

Staff Writer, ZAWYA

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REAL ESTATE

VIDEO: Rich Chinese buyers are striking all-cash deals in Dubai's luxury properties

Staff Writer, ZAWYA
VIDEO: Rich Chinese buyers are striking all-cash deals in Dubai's luxury properties
VIDEO: Rich Chinese buyers are striking all-cash deals in Dubai's luxury properties

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ISLAMIC FINANCE REPORTS

Drivers of innovation in financial services

Staff Writer, Zawya Islamic Finance
Drivers of innovation in financial services
Drivers of innovation in financial services

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CONSTRUCTION

INTERVIEW: 'There's room for aligning national sustainability policies with construction practices in the region'

Syed Ameen Kader, Zawya Projects
INTERVIEW: 'There's room for aligning national sustainability policies with construction practices in the region'
INTERVIEW: 'There's room for aligning national sustainability policies with construction practices in the region'

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A city of collaboration and innovation
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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Remedy for banks’ dilemma to Buy vs. to Build

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Remedy for banks’ dilemma to Buy vs. to Build
Remedy for banks’ dilemma to Buy vs. to Build