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Project Finance: Qatar’s business association is urging stronger links between SMEs and financing for major development projects, so smaller firms can share in the work generated by large investments. Oman: Riyada approved 581 loans worth RO51.5 million from June 2022 through August 2026, involving 2,173 business owners and employees. Saudi Arabia: Raya Financing is adopting Temenos core banking technology as it broadens its products. UAE: ADEED Finance, launched by 7X, aims to connect SME supply chains with banks. Growth Challenges: A new report flags a capital gap for MENA scaleups, while Moroccan SMEs face a growing sprawl of AI tools.

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Oct. 26, 2026

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Four businesses named EDP Business Awards 2026 Medium Business finalists

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How Majid Al Futtaim used its ecosystem to roll out ‘Ma’an by MAF’ SME initiative across the UAE

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Campaign Middle East

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Publication Location	United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Uzbek president's Ankara visit puts Türkiye-Uzbekistan ties in focus

Daily Sabah |

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Daily Sabah

Gov't Propaganda

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Year Founded	2014
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Publication Location	Turkey, Istanbul
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Israel election explained: Netanyahu's fight to survive and what comes next

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Oct. 26, 2026

AmiViz partners with LMNTRIX to expand managed security in Middle East

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Year Founded	2012
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Oct. 26, 2026

Indonesia Faces a Middle East Oil Shock and a Crisis of Trust

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Fair Observer

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Year Founded	2010
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Mejia, Hathaway clash over Trump, bipartisanship and Israel in NJ-11 debate

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Oct. 26, 2026

AmiViz Partners LMNTRIX to Expand Managed Cybersecurity Services in the Middle East

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Done Switzerland Expands Operations to Türkiye

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FTI Consulting Continues Growth of Middle East Tax Practice With Appointment of Sandeep Kumar as Senior Managing Director

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SPARC AI Signs MOU for European Fixed-Wing UAV Integration and advances Commercial Strategy in the Middle East

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Oct. 26, 2026

DEEPAL Celebrates One-Year Anniversary in Egypt and Launches its Flagship DEEPAL S09 at the Grand Egyptian Museum

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A Look at the Main Issues in Israeli Elections Seen as a Referendum on Netanyahu

Iranian Plots to Kill Americans in Middle East Have Reached ‘Advanced Stages,’ Intel Memo Warns

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Iran to Meet Regional Leaders as Trump Weighs Next Step

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