AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAbu Dhabi Business Push: Abu Dhabi says new licensing momentum is strong, with professional licenses up 193% and commercial licenses up 20%, backed by streamlined procedures and digital services—an SME-friendly signal for investors. Egypt Digital Inclusion: Egypt used the WSIS Forum 2026 to call for turning digital transformation promises into practical gains like better services, skills, jobs, and trust—key for small firms trying to digitize. MSME Finance in Egypt: Saib Bank signed an EGP 300m medium-term deal with Erada Finance to expand micro, small and medium enterprise lending, targeting about 1,000 micro enterprises and 100 SMEs. Oman Women in Farming: Bahla’s open day highlighted rural women farmers’ role in agriculture and food security, with research and FAO-linked support aimed at building emerging agri enterprises. Zimbabwe Currency Stability: Zimbabwe’s ZiG is reported stable (4.72% annual inflation), with analysts urging safeguards so small businesses can plan amid rising ZiG use. SME Employment Snapshot: Zimbabwe also says MSMEs employ over five million people and drive around 60% of GDP, reinforcing the sector’s central role in jobs and growth.
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