AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOpen Finance in the UAE: Commercial Bank of Dubai’s CBD says it’s the first UAE bank to let customers initiate payments from other banks’ accounts inside the CBD mobile app, following Central Bank approval under the Open Finance initiative—aimed at making cross-bank payments simpler for everyday users and small firms. Oman SME scrutiny: In Salalah’s Khareef season, “Khareef kiosks” are under scrutiny over who really controls permits—concerns focus on whether permit holders keep effective management and profit risk, or whether expatriate workers run kiosks under arrangements that may sidestep the spirit of licensing. Food safety pressure on small operators: A Cardiff Bay Turkish restaurant, The Sultan, fought an “unfair” food hygiene rating and after reinspection earned a top score again—highlighting how inspection outcomes can quickly strain small family businesses. Medical travel growth: Istanbul’s DentSpa wins Global Healthcare Accreditation for its international patient experience, signaling continued demand for organized, service-led healthcare for overseas patients. Startup expansion via partnerships: Turkey’s Ballipinar Dental Clinic boosts international visibility through a sponsorship tie-up with English club Gillingham, using football branding to attract cross-border patients.
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