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AGP Executive Report

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Saudi Business Rules: A new commercial law allows Saudis aged 15 and older to run businesses under set conditions, while updating rules on contracts, accounting and fair competition. Entrepreneur Support: Orange Jordan’s PASS programme has supported 130 entrepreneurs, while Qatar’s business association is calling for SMEs to gain more access to financing for major development projects. UAE SME Growth: Majid Al Futtaim is using its business network to roll out its Ma’an SME initiative; separately, 7X launched ADEED Finance to connect UAE SME supply chains with banks. Financing: Oman’s SME financing is highlighted as a source of growth and jobs, and Saudi-based Raya Financing has chosen new core banking technology as it broadens its products.

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Oct. 26, 2026

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STEPHEN JOHNSON: Why the Treasurer’s claim about the Middle East oil crisis is really just spin

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DPI Venture Capital Closed the Nclude Fund at More Than $112 Million for Fintech in Africa and the Middle East:

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AfDB lends Botswana $504m for energy-cost reduction, small business support

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Engineering News

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Year Founded	1981
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Publication Location	South Africa, Bedfordview
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Top 17 Website Development Companies in UAE for Modern Business Growth

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Iran war, gas prices and immigration take center stage in Wisconsin’s 6th District race

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Egypt Courts Sri Lankan Investors as GAFI Delegation Meets Major Companies in Colombo

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Domain Registration Year	2018
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Publication Location	Egypt, Mohandessin
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Fed Decision Could Shape UAE Borrowing Costs and Market Sentiment

Mid East Information |

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Mid East Information

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Year Founded	2007
Website	mid-east.info
Domain Registration Year	2007
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Publication Location	United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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AmiViz Partners with LMNTRIX to Empower MSSPs and SIs in the Middle East

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Channel Post Middle East & Africa

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Owned By	Zarks Media (Subha Bhargavi Ganesan, Editor)
Year Founded	2001
Website	https://channelpostmea.com/
Domain Registration Year	2012
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Publication Location	United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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