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SME & Policy: Saudi Arabia’s ruya launches a production-ready agentic AI banking push, aiming to boost SME services and speed up customer journeys. Startup & Funding: IIT Madras incubated climate deep-tech firm Solinas Integrity raised $5.5m (Series A1) to scale water/wastewater inspection robotics, with plans to expand into the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Local Business Ecosystem: Dubai Founders HQ and Mastercard unveiled a finance solution for startups and SMEs, targeting easier access to funding and payments. Trade & Industry: BRICS Industry Ministers adopted a Joint Declaration in Jaipur, with India pushing resilient, innovation-led industrial cooperation. SME Compliance & Trust: A UAE SME tax filing reminder from the Federal Tax Authority highlights the need for simplified returns under the Small Business Relief rules. Market Access: Wasl launched “The Wasl Edit” to spotlight UAE-based brands, giving local retailers a new channel to reach customers.

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Jul. 22, 2026

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Middle East tensions threaten fresh fuel price increases next week

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Dem Rep. Stevens: 'I Stand By' Saying El-Sayed Doesn't Recognize Israel's Right to Exist, But Still Support Him

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World News | Piyush Goyal Holds Bilateral Talks with His Brazil, Egypt Counterparts on Sidelines of BRICS India 2026, Discusses Trade, Investment Cooperation

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Publication Location	India, Navi Mumbai
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Piyush Goyal holds bilateral talks with his Brazil, Egypt counterparts on sidelines of BRICS India 2026, discusses trade, investment cooperation

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The Tribune

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Publication Location	India, Chandigarh
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Australia's sanctions aren't stopping Israel's settler funding

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Independent Australia

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Year Founded	2010
Website	https://independentaustralia.net/
Domain Registration Year	2010
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Publication Location	Australia, Gold Coast
Owner Country	Australia

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Aug. 6, 2026

How small businesses can find their footing despite economic uncertainty

America's Small Business Network |

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America's Small Business Network

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Year Founded	2018
Website	https://www.asbn.com/
Domain Registration Year	2002
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Publication Location	United States, Georgia, Peachtree Corners
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UAE’s Islamic Bank ruya Goes Live with Agentic AI in Production, Partners with Magure to Build an AI-Native Bank

Mid East Information |

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Mid East Information

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Owned By	Moataz Younes through MTZ Advertising Services
Year Founded	2007
Website	mid-east.info
Domain Registration Year	2007
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Owner Country	United Arab Emirates

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Aug. 6, 2026

Iran's energy crisis is political, not seasonal

Iran International |

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Iran International

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Year Founded	2017
Website	https://www.iranintl.com/en/
Domain Registration Year	2016
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Publication Location	United States, District of Columbia, Washington, DC
Owner Country	Saudi Arabia

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