AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoSME Policy Push (Egypt): Egypt’s 2026/27 budget earmarks EGP 90bn for exports, industry, tourism and entrepreneurship, including EGP 48bn for export rebates and EGP 5bn for small businesses and startups. SME Market Development (Egypt): The Egyptian Exchange unveiled a plan to strengthen the SME market, highlighted by the transfer of Tawasoa Factoring from the SME board to the main market. Sustainable Finance (Oman): National Finance signed an MoU with AB Energy to expand sustainable financing and offer sustainability-linked consumer durables financing at exclusive rates. Digital Tools for Founders (UAE): Permus Software House launched Myndlab, a native Arabic AI application builder aimed at GCC founders, developers and SMEs. Energy Pressure (Iran): Iran faces a summer energy squeeze as demand rises and refinery output lags, with limited policy tools under sanctions and economic strain. Fuel Cost Shock (Aviation/SMEs): American Airlines temporarily cuts select routes in August-September due to higher jet fuel costs, a reminder of how Middle East-linked energy shocks ripple into business travel and logistics. Trade & Connectivity (Oman/Uzbekistan): Asyad Group acquired a controlling stake in Uzbekistan logistics platforms to link Omani ports with Central Asia trade corridors.
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