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AGP Executive Report

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SME Finance: The UAE ranked first globally for how well its financial system supports small-business growth, while Saudi Arabia climbed three places in the 2026 inclusion index. Lending Access: AdalFi and Network International are taking cash-flow-based credit scoring to lenders across the Middle East and Africa, aiming to help them identify borrowers through payment data. War Recovery: Businesses in Kiryat Shmona are seeking an extension of war compensation as they struggle to recover. Rising Costs: In Kobanê, higher fuel prices have doubled the cost of transporting a truckload of goods, squeezing traders and pushing up prices for residents. Digital Investment: A forum in Algiers brought technology and economic players from 26 countries together to explore partnerships and investment in Africa’s digital economy.

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Oct. 26, 2026

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5 hours ago

ZIG Finance launches Saudi SME credit vault with Nomura’s Laser Digital

The Next Web |

Owner: Nikkei Inc. Employees info about owner

The Next Web

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Owned By	Nikkei Inc. Employees through The Financial Times Ltd & The Next Web B.V.
Year Founded	2006
Website	thenextweb.com
Domain Registration Year	2008
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Netherlands, Amsterdam
Owner Country	Japan

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6 hours ago

Can Pete Hegseth survive the political fallout from the Iran war?

TRT World |

Owner: Turkish Government info about owner

TRT World

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Turkish Government through Turkish Radio and Television Corporation
Year Founded	2015
Website	https://www.trtworld.com/
Domain Registration Year	2008
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Turkey, Istanbul
Owner Country	Turkey

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12 hours ago

AdalFi partners with Network International to bring cash-flow lending to the Middle East and Africa

Business Recorder |

Owner: Zuberi Family info about owner

Business Recorder

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Owned By	Zuberi Family through Business Recorder Group
Year Founded	1965
Website	https://www.brecorder.com/
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Pakistan, Karachi
Owner Country	Pakistan

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14 hours ago

UAE Rises to 21st in Global Financial Inclusion Index 2026

Fintech News Middle East |

Owner: Christian König info about owner

Fintech News Middle East

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Owned By	Christian König through Fintech News Network
Year Founded	2017
Website	https://fintechnews.ae/
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Owner Country	Switzerland

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16 hours ago

Tax, compliance costs top credit access as leading SME cash flow pressure

Inside Small Business |

Owner: Nati Harpaz & Oliver Ranck info about owner

Inside Small Business

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Owned By	Nati Harpaz & Oliver Ranck through Octomedia
Year Founded	2014
Website	https://insidesmallbusiness.com.au/
Domain Registration Year
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Australia, Sydney
Owner Country	Australia

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Nov. 10, 2026

Palestinian American Ahmed Moor enters 2028 Senate race against John Fetterman

The American Bazaar |

Owner: FMN Holding, Inc. info about owner

The American Bazaar

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Owned By	FMN Holding, Inc.
Year Founded	2012
Website	https://www.americanbazaaronline.com/
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, District of Columbia, Washington D.C.
Owner Country	United States

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17 hours ago

When Iran calls for ‘war on Wall Street,’ Charlotte should listen

Carolina Journal - North Carolina |

Owner: John Locke Foundation Inc info about owner

Carolina Journal - North Carolina

Pending

Owned By	John Locke Foundation Inc (Non-Profit, Donald Bryson CEO & Publisher)
Year Founded	1991
Website	https://www.carolinajournal.com/
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
Owner Country	United States

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Nov. 10, 2026

UAE tops the world for SME-friendly financial system

Gulf News |

Owner: Obaid Al Tayer info about owner

Gulf News

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Obaid Al Tayer through Al Tayer Group & Al Nisr Publishing LLC.
Year Founded	1978
Website	https://gulfnews.com/
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Owner Country	United Arab Emirates