AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBRICS Business Forum: Iran and the UAE used the BRICS Business Forum to push for women-led SME growth, calling for better cross-border market access, financing and a B2B matchmaking push to move from inclusion to “strategic integration.” UAE SME compliance: A UAE-focused guide highlights how small firms can reduce legal headaches by matching licences to real activities, choosing the right business structure, and getting ahead of contract, tax and data obligations. GCC SME finance: Zamanat launched a $100m tokenised private credit fund aimed at closing the GCC SME financing gap, betting on on-chain distribution to reach underserved borrowers. Trade & logistics for SMEs: FedEx rolled out Global Trade Navigator tools to help smaller sellers estimate duties and flag customs issues earlier, targeting smoother cross-border ecommerce. Energy costs hit SMEs: Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery raised petrol prices by ₦85 to ₦1,350/litre as crude surged amid Middle East tensions—another cost pressure likely to ripple through businesses. Morocco private-sector priorities: CGEM set five election-season priorities with TPMEs at the center, including private investment, competitiveness, skills and export diversification.
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