AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSME Banking Boost (UAE): Commercial Bank of Dubai launched “UP by CBD,” a mobile banking app built for micro and small businesses, with faster onboarding via the Dubai Unified License, zero-balance accounts, and instant business credit cards at licensing. Trade Finance (Saudi-Iraq): Saudi EXIM signed a line of credit with Iraq’s Al Mansour Bank for Investment to back Saudi non-oil exports and imports of Saudi goods/services, aiming to strengthen bilateral trade. SME Compliance & Growth (Egypt): Egypt’s ministries reviewed progress on the “Productive Village” initiative, including plans to set up small-scale enterprises tailored to each village’s strengths. Tax Relief for SMEs (Malaysia): Langkawi’s SME support push targets double taxation that raises costs for island entrepreneurs, with authorities set to review the issue with Malaysia’s finance and customs bodies. Local Business Pressure (Israel): Tourism remains weak as war-related uncertainty hits restaurants, hotels, and car rentals, with some firms like El Al benefiting from reduced competition. Cyber Risk for Small Firms: A phishing-as-a-service operation (“Kratos”) is targeting Microsoft 365 users across the US and Europe, putting small businesses and public institutions at risk.
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