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AGP Executive Report

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Egyptian Fintech: The regulator approved six firms to offer digital financial services, including two focused on SME financing, widening options for smaller businesses. Oman’s Women Entrepreneurs: Omantel and Sohar International brought business leaders together for Aamali Talks, focused on mentorship, networks and growth for women-led firms. UAE SME Finance: Network International and Commercial Bank of Dubai are expanding lending options for small businesses. Restaurant Funding: Foodics is investing in Funding Souq to grow financing for restaurants. Digital Banking: Suez Canal Bank launched an app to help businesses manage transactions, loans and accounts. Egypt’s Craft Businesses: More than 1,000 exhibitors, including artisans and small traders, are showcasing products at Cairo’s Turathna handicrafts exhibition.

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Oct. 13, 2026

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5 hours ago

This Michigan group hopes to strengthen US business ties to Israel

Jewish Post and News |

Owner: Bernie Bellan info about owner

Jewish Post & News

Neutral

Owned By	Bernie Bellan
Year Founded	2010
Website	www.jewishpostandnews.ca
Domain Registration Year	2012
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Canada, Winnipeg
Owner Country	Canada

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10 hours ago

Egypt Approves Six Fintech Firms to Expand Access to Financial Services

Egyptian Streets |

Owner: ES Media Network FZ LLC info about owner

Egyptian Streets

Center-left

Owned By	Mohamed Khairat, Mostafa Amin & Assem Emam through ES Media Network FZ LLC
Year Founded	2013
Website	https://egyptianstreets.com/
Domain Registration Year	2012
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Egypt,
Owner Country	Egypt

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Oct. 17, 2026

Egypt's PM Opens Turathna Handicrafts Exhibition With Over 1,000 Exhibitors

Sada Elbalad |

Owner: Mohammed Abu Al Enein info about owner

Sada El-Balad

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Mohammed Abu Al Enein through Cleopatra Group
Year Founded	2011
Website	https://see.news/
Domain Registration Year	2018
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Egypt, Mohandessin
Owner Country	Egypt

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Oct. 16, 2026

Election 2026: Whanganui leaders want action on poverty, small business and regional growth

The New Zealand Herald |

Owner: New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME) info about owner

The New Zealand Herald

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Owned By	New Zealand Media & Entertainment (Spheria Asset Management, James Grenon & Pinnacle Investment Management Group, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1863
Website	www.nzherald.co.nz
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country	New Zealand

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Oct. 16, 2026

Ernst names Sorensen Studios as Small Business of the Week in Adair County

Hawkeye Reporter - Iowa |

Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron info about owner

Hawkeye Reporter - Iowa

Right-wing

Caution	Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime
Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2019
Website	https://hawkeyereporter.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Hawkeye
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 15, 2026

Small Business Minister Anne Aly racks up $150,000 taxpayer-funded travel bill as Aussie businesses struggle to stay afloat

Ghana MMA |

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Ghana MMA

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Owned By	Non-transparent
Year Founded	Indeterminate
Website	www.ghanamma.com
Domain Registration Year	2008
Access Type	open

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Oct. 16, 2026

Egypt approves 30-year license for 652-acre logistics zone in Salloum

Food Business Middle East & Africa |

Owner: Francis Juma info about owner

Food Business Middle East & Africa

Pending

Owned By	Francis Juma through FW Africa
Year Founded	2013
Website	www.foodbusinessmea.com
Domain Registration Year	2025
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Kenya, Nairobi
Owner Country	Kenya

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23 minutes ago

Morocco urges World Bank to unlock more private investment for developing countries

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Owner: Guennouni Family info about owner

Hespress

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Owned By	Guennouni Family through Marocads SA
Year Founded	2007
Website	en.hespress.com
Domain Registration Year	2007
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Morocco, Rabat
Owner Country	Morocco

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