UAE Corporate Tax: The UAE has extended its Small Business Relief under the corporate tax regime through tax periods ending on or before Dec 31, 2029, letting eligible firms with annual revenue up to Dh 3 million elect for zero taxable income (not automatic, and with exclusions). Qatar SME Ecosystem: Msheireb Properties has partnered with Inc. Arabia to host business and innovation events at Msheireb Downtown Doha, aiming to boost entrepreneurship and investor engagement. UAE AI for SMEs: e& UAE launched Business Pro AI plans bundling AI-powered broadband with Microsoft Copilot at no extra cost, positioning it as a one-subscription, one-bill route for SMEs to adopt generative AI. Egypt Digital Banking: Commercial International Bank (CIB) received preliminary Central Bank approval to set up yomo, a digitally native, AI-driven bank focused on mass consumers and small/micro businesses. Oman SME Support: Oman’s National Bank (NBO) rolled out SME-focused workshops in Muscat and launched an SME Growth Program to back the business sector. Turkey Value-Add Farming: In Aydın, small producers are turning figs into “fig chips,” a higher-margin product sold via social media and shipped abroad. Crypto/Fintech (UAE): Utorg named padel star Agustín Tapia as its brand ambassador, while RAKBANK expanded Bitcoin access for Islamic banking customers via Bitpanda through its mobile app. Business Climate & Costs: A wider wave of corporate stress is highlighted by insolvency pressure in Germany, a reminder that cost and competition are squeezing SMEs across regions.