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UAE Fintech: Uzbekistan-based OSON has launched a pilot of OSON X in the UAE, offering Central Asian residents a single app for transfers, payments and cards. The company is seeking banking and payment partners as it expands. AI for Business: Dubai-based Soika Labs has opened early access to Mockingjay Network, a platform that lets businesses deploy AI agents for tasks such as customer service and lead management, without coding. SME Supply Chains: Emirates Global Aluminium has joined Khalifa Fund’s Abu Dhabi SME Champions Programme, which aims to connect local small businesses with supply-chain opportunities. Digital Finance: LuLu Financial Holdings and Purpleplum are partnering to expand digital financial services for UAE businesses. Regional Cooperation: Pakistan’s SMEDA is leading an initiative to connect SMEs across 57 OIC member states.

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Oct. 29, 2026

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Mainebiz - Maine

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Owned By	Peter Stanton (Publisher & CEO) through New England Business Media LLC
Year Founded	1994
Website	www.mainebiz.biz
Domain Registration Year	2001
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Publication Location	United States, Maine, Portland
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Nixon meets with students, small business owners, while Moody heads to big rally

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Spectrum News Tampa - Florida

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Owned By	Cox Communications (Cox Enterprises, John C. Malone & Advance Publications, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1997
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Domain Registration Year	1997
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Publication Location	United States, Florida, St. Petersburg
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Fincart is Tackling Shipping & Finance Challenges for Small Businesses

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Cairo Scene

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Owned By	Amy Mowafi (CEO and Co-founder) & Timmy Mowafi (Co-founder) through MO4 Network
Year Founded	2012
Website	https://cairoscene.com/
Domain Registration Year	2010
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Egypt, Cairo
Owner Country	Egypt

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Oct. 30, 2026

Dem U.S. House Nominee Pan on Voting for Gas Tax: Iran War Making Things Unaffordable

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Owner: Larry Solov, Susie Breitbart and The Mercer Family info about owner

Breitbart

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Owned By	Larry Solov, Susie Breitbart and The Mercer Family through Breitbart News Network LLC
Year Founded	2007
Website	www.breitbart.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States,
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Oct. 30, 2026

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

Saudi Gazette |

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Saudi Gazette

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Owned By	Okaz Organization for Press and Publication
Year Founded	1978
Website	https://saudigazette.com.sa/
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Publication Location	Saudi Arabia, Jeddah
Owner Country	Saudi Arabia

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Oct. 30, 2026

US oil giants report profit surge again on Iran war

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RTE Ireland

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	Irish Government through Coimisiún na Meán
Year Founded	1926
Website	www.rte.ie
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Ireland, Dublin
Owner Country	Ireland

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Oct. 29, 2026

Budget 2026: Reaction to the small business measures

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SME Magazine

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Owned By	Publications UK (Stewart Lee Managing Director)
Year Founded	2007
Website	https://www.smeweb.com/
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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Oct. 30, 2026

LuLu Financial Holdings expands digital financial services for UAE businesses with Purpleplum

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Owner: Galadari Family info about owner

Khaleej Times

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Galadari Family through Galadari Brothers Group
Year Founded	1978
Website	https://www.khaleejtimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Owner Country	United Arab Emirates

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