AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSME Shock from West Asia-linked supply strain: Japan’s small builders are pausing renovations because paint, thinner and waterproofing materials are running short amid Middle East tensions—one Yamagata site stopped mid-project when finishing paint failed to arrive, and contractors warn more firms could be forced out. Gulf SME support in focus: In India’s Keralam, BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar points to the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) as a lifeline for MSMEs hit by West Asia uncertainty, citing 5.5 lakh guarantees and Rs 8,405 crore in credit. UAE digital payments push: FABMISR and Network International are partnering to expand card issuing, acquiring and digital transaction services in Egypt, targeting SME and retail financial inclusion. Dubai SME visibility: Mada Media launches an SME-only bid for two hoardings along Al Yalayis Street, aiming to grow national OOH participation. Local business expansion: Pickl opens its first Oman outlet in Muscat at Souq Al Madina, partnering with MENA Foods & Investments.
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