AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSME Skills & Inclusion (Bahrain): Bahrain’s palm weaving is getting a fresh boost as government-backed courses at Capital Mall bring in new students beyond the old family-only pipeline, helping preserve the craft while widening who can learn it. SME Growth & Local Value (Oman): Oman is pushing tourism as an economic value chain, arguing that “local content” matters most—more Omani jobs, suppliers, food, transport and SMEs along the visitor route. Digital Banking Reform (Oman): Oman’s Central Bank data shows rapid shift to digital payments, with fee-free local digital transfers for retail and SMEs—raising the bar for banks to differentiate through real customer support, not just faster queues. SME Expo Spotlight (Oman): Dhofar’s “Empowerment and Excellence” exhibition opened for SMEs across fashion, food, crafts and traditional industries, running to Aug. 30 under Oman Chamber of Commerce support. Banking Service Pressure (Oman): Businesses are urging banks to prioritize customer service as transactions move online and help needs become more urgent. SME Market Benchmark (Morocco): Morocco ranks 34th in a 2026 Global SME Index (4th among Arab countries), with the report highlighting expanded government support for small and medium businesses. Trade & Sourcing Platform (Saudi Arabia): Riyadh’s IFAC furniture components exhibition (Sept 1–3) is positioning the kingdom’s fit-out and furniture supply chain for faster sourcing and upgrades.
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