AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBRICS MSME Push: At the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, leaders backed the “New Delhi Declaration” with a clear focus on micro, small and medium enterprises—calling for better access to finance and technology, plus stronger integration into global value chains. Women-Led Business Networks: The BRICS Business Forum also highlighted women entrepreneurs, with Iran and the UAE urging B2B matchmaking and cross-border market access to close financing and regulatory gaps. GCC SME Financing on-Chain: Dubai’s Zamanat launched a $100m tokenised private credit fund aimed at the GCC’s estimated $250bn SME lending gap, targeting underserved small businesses. UAE Compliance Reality Check: A UAE SME legal guide warns owners to get licensing and business structure right early, since small paperwork issues (contracts, documentation, tax and data obligations) can quickly turn into costly disputes. Trade Friction Tools: FedEx rolled out Global Trade Navigator to help businesses estimate duties and taxes and flag customs issues earlier—built for everything from small sellers to enterprise exporters. Energy Cost Pressure: Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery raised petrol ex-gantry prices by ₦85 to ₦1,350 per litre, a move expected to ripple into pump prices as crude and shipping risks stay volatile. Regional Disruption Risk: UN trade coverage flags Hormuz disruptions as a direct threat to small businesses, especially those dependent on stable shipping routes.
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