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Camp David Cabinet Shuffle: Trump’s Cabinet meeting on Iran talks and the economy was yanked from Camp David to the White House at the last minute due to bad weather, with all members expected to attend—including outgoing DNI Tulsi Gabbard—while officials frame the agenda around “small business wins,” a fraud task force, and foreign-policy updates as US-Iran negotiations stay tense. SME Cashflow Spotlight: Sri Lanka’s PickMe (DMSL) reported FY25/26 revenue up 49% to Rs. 8.7b, with Rs. 73b distributed to independent earners and merchants and Rs. 2.7b in taxes—another reminder that platform growth can translate into local livelihoods. Digital Payments Push (Middle East): UAE’s digital finance momentum continues, with “Open Finance and Digital Dirham” initiatives highlighted as drivers for SME-friendly payments infrastructure. Tech for Cost Cuts: ASUS is targeting Kenya’s SMEs with AI-embedded devices designed to reduce staffing and IT overhead—aiming at a market where most businesses run without dedicated tech managers. Energy Pressure Theme: Across regions, fuel and cost shocks keep hitting small operators—whether it’s gas-tax relief debates in the US or inflation easing elsewhere but still tied to Middle East-driven energy uncertainty.

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Nonwoven fabrics market seen reaching $104.1 billion by 2033

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Haseem flags SME compliance shift ahead of ZATCA Wave 24

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Smart packaging market seen reaching $38.66 billion by 2030

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Pest control market expands as IPM and green tech gain ground

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Trump and Cabinet head to Camp David as negotiations to end the Iran war continue

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'A squeeze from both ends': Will B.C.'s minimum wage hike actually impact small businesses?

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Trump's Camp David summit thrown into chaos by 'rain' as Cabinet scrambles for crisis talks - with chilling Iran decision looming

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Saudi Arabia’s premium dining sector turns to new financing models

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