AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoKuwait Private Sector Pressure: A new Kuwait Chamber survey says 86% of firms report worse conditions over the past three months, driven by higher operating costs, weaker demand, and shipping delays tied to Strait of Hormuz disruptions. SME Finance Push (UAE): Dubai’s DET is rolling out “SME in a Box,” aiming to make licensing and SME onboarding faster by bundling services with private partners. Water Infrastructure for Growth (Jordan): The EU backs Jordan’s Aqaba-Amman National Water Carrier with up to €1.6bn, including a solar-powered desalination and a push to support entrepreneurs, startups, and women/youth-led SMEs. Women-Led SME Support (Abu Dhabi): Publicis Groupe Middle East and DFA-backed Ra’idah expands training and funding pathways for women-led SMEs. Tech for SMEs (UAE): Aletihad highlights how UAE AI is opening new career and entrepreneurship routes for young professionals and founders. Energy Transition Incentives (Bangladesh): Bangladesh’s budget adds solar customs duty cuts and tax exemptions, targeting rooftop adoption to ease power shortages hitting industry and households. SME Resilience Conference (Philippines): Bicol’s MSME conference focuses on digital transformation, sustainability, and continuity planning for small firms facing shifting market conditions.
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