UAE Corporate Tax: The UAE Federal Tax Authority reminded businesses that corporate tax returns for the 2025 tax year (ending Dec 31, 2025) must be filed and any tax paid by September 30, 2026, via EmaraTax, with proper records required to support Small Business Relief eligibility. SME Digitalisation (Egypt): Egypt’s Industrial Modernisation Center signed a cooperation protocol with Corporate Stack Solutions to help industrial SMEs adopt ERP and other digital tools through locally developed SaaS on monthly subscriptions. SME Payments Security (Jordan): Orange Money (Orange Jordan) partnered with ADSTRA to deploy AI-powered AML/CFT screening and sanctions-list checks, aiming to strengthen compliance and transaction safety. SME Growth & Tech (Qatar): Qatar Chamber took part in the Azerbaijan International Investment Forum and held meetings with Azerbaijani SME and investment bodies to explore trade, investment, and market opportunities. Skills for Jobs (Syria): Qatar Charity launched a $1m vocational project in northwestern Syria to train 540 women and men and connect them to employment and entrepreneurship, including digital marketing and solar/maintenance tracks. Digital Marketing Cost Relief (UAE): UAE-based Keze.ai launched publicly as an AI social media manager for small businesses, promising ready-to-post content at a low monthly cost. Fuel Pressure (Region-wide): Diesel price spikes continue to squeeze operators and consumers, with businesses facing higher logistics costs and pressure to raise prices or add fuel surcharges.