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AGP Executive Report

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Istanbul Flood Damage: Floodwaters destroyed equipment and stock worth an estimated $100,000–$121,000 at a family-run electrical repair shop, leaving the owners with little to reopen. UAE Digital Finance: LuLu Financial Holdings is expanding digital financial services for UAE businesses through a partnership with Purpleplum. Abu Dhabi Supply Chains: Emirates Global Aluminium has joined Khalifa Fund’s SME Champions Programme, aimed at boosting small firms’ role in supply chains. Regional SME Links: Pakistan’s SMEDA is leading an initiative to connect small businesses across 57 OIC member states. Saudi Entrepreneurship: A new Saudi law is intended to widen business participation and support entrepreneurs. Jordan Startups: Orange Jordan’s PASS programme has concluded, supporting 130 entrepreneurs in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship and GIZ.

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Oct. 29, 2026

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🔒 How a Hermon small business gained a global market share

Mainebiz - Maine |

Owner: Peter Stanton info about owner

Mainebiz - Maine

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Owned By	Peter Stanton (Publisher & CEO) through New England Business Media LLC
Year Founded	1994
Website	www.mainebiz.biz
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Portland
Owner Country	United States

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Nixon meets with students, small business owners, while Moody heads to big rally

Spectrum News Tampa - Florida |

Owner: Cox Communications info about owner

Spectrum News Tampa - Florida

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Owned By	Cox Communications (Cox Enterprises, John C. Malone & Advance Publications, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1997
Website	baynews9.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, St. Petersburg
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 30, 2026

Fincart is Tackling Shipping & Finance Challenges for Small Businesses

Cairo Scene |

Owner: Amy Mowafi & Timmy Mowafi info about owner

Cairo Scene

Pending

Owned By	Amy Mowafi (CEO and Co-founder) & Timmy Mowafi (Co-founder) through MO4 Network
Year Founded	2012
Website	https://cairoscene.com/
Domain Registration Year	2010
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Egypt, Cairo
Owner Country	Egypt

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Dem U.S. House Nominee Pan on Voting for Gas Tax: Iran War Making Things Unaffordable

Breitbart |

Owner: Larry Solov, Susie Breitbart and The Mercer Family info about owner

Breitbart

Right-wing

Owned By	Larry Solov, Susie Breitbart and The Mercer Family through Breitbart News Network LLC
Year Founded	2007
Website	www.breitbart.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States,
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 30, 2026

US oil giants report profit surge again on Iran war

RTE Ireland |

Owner: Irish Government info about owner

RTE Ireland

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	Irish Government through Coimisiún na Meán
Year Founded	1926
Website	www.rte.ie
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Ireland, Dublin
Owner Country	Ireland

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Oct. 30, 2026

Iran war cost jumps to $47.1bn, Pentagon tells US lawmakers

Saudi Gazette |

Owner: Okaz Organization for Press and Publication info about owner

Saudi Gazette

Indeterminate

Owned By	Okaz Organization for Press and Publication
Year Founded	1978
Website	https://saudigazette.com.sa/
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	Saudi Arabia, Jeddah
Owner Country	Saudi Arabia

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Oct. 30, 2026

LuLu Financial Holdings expands digital financial services for UAE businesses with Purpleplum

Khaleej Times |

Owner: Galadari Family info about owner

Khaleej Times

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Galadari Family through Galadari Brothers Group
Year Founded	1978
Website	https://www.khaleejtimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Owner Country	United Arab Emirates

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Oct. 29, 2026

Budget 2026: Reaction to the small business measures

SME Magazine |

Owner: Publications UK info about owner

SME Magazine

Neutral

Owned By	Publications UK (Stewart Lee Managing Director)
Year Founded	2007
Website	https://www.smeweb.com/
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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