AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoScaling Up: Saudi Arabia’s startup boom is bringing a new challenge: founders need stronger systems for cash, hiring and compliance to grow sustainably. The country has more than 1.7 million SMEs and attracted about $750 million in venture capital in 2024. Access to Finance: Egypt’s central bank has issued rules regulating banking agents, while Pakistan is urging OIC members to ease SME financing. Digital Commerce: Syria’s e-commerce sector is growing despite fraud risks and infrastructure challenges, leaving small merchants to balance online opportunities with trust and delivery hurdles. Startup Funding: Qatar is targeting African startups with $5.5 million in funding as Gulf competition for tech talent intensifies. Algeria is also preparing a major African startup conference.
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