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Growth Capital: UAE firms captured most of the GCC’s $1.4 billion in startup and SME equity funding in the first half of 2026, across 171 deals, according to PwC. SME Financing: The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector signed an agreement with Uzbekistan’s Open Bank to explore a Shariah-compliant financing line of up to $10 million for SMEs and other businesses. Digital Payments: Dubai fintech Ziina won the Dubai-it Award after processing more than AED 5.5 billion in mobile payments; it says its platform supports 290,000 business owners. Israeli Business Loans: A loan fund backed by Jewish Federations of North America has provided more than $240 million to 4,132 Israeli small businesses since October 2023, supporting an estimated 28,000 jobs. Supply Chains: Emirates Global Aluminium joined Khalifa Fund’s Abu Dhabi SME Champions Programme, aimed at strengthening local SME participation in supply chains.

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Oct. 29, 2026

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UAE leads GCC growth capital in first half of 2026

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Thailand Braces for US-Iran Fallout After Midterm Elections

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🔒 How a Hermon small business gained a global market share

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Year Founded	1994
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Domain Registration Year	2001
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What Oman and China can build together

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Oct. 31, 2026

Herzog honors JFNA fund that provided $240m. in loans to Israeli businesses

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Domain Registration Year	1996
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Oct. 31, 2026

Nixon meets with students, small business owners, while Moody heads to big rally

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Oct. 30, 2026

Fincart is Tackling Shipping & Finance Challenges for Small Businesses

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Cairo Scene

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Year Founded	2012
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Domain Registration Year	2010
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Publication Location	Egypt, Cairo
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Oct. 30, 2026

Iran war cost jumps to $47.1bn, Pentagon tells US lawmakers

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Publication Location	Saudi Arabia, Jeddah
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