AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSME Growth & Trade: Emirates and Dubai Chambers signed an MoU to help Dubai SMEs expand internationally, with Emirates SkyCargo and Emirates Courier Express offering logistics and express door-to-door options, plus Emirates Business Rewards incentives. SME Finance (GCC): UAE Tax Authority reminded businesses that 30 September 2026 is the corporate tax filing and payment deadline for the 2025 financial year. SME Digital Payments: Mastercard’s Dreamonomics-style reporting highlights EEMEA SMEs pushing growth alongside cybersecurity, AI and digital payments, while a separate UAE-focused note says 14% of UAE SMEs accept crypto payments. SME Lending (GCC): Saudi fintech erad raised $22m Series A led by MEVP to accelerate SME financing across the GCC. SME Contracting (Oman): Omani exporters were urged to target US suppliers already on GSA schedules and to map the “right route” into federal tenders. SME Support (Iraq): A new Iraq small business support fund aims to improve loan access.
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