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AGP Executive Report

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Conflict Pressure: War is threatening a 50-year-old family-run hardware store in southern Beirut, a stark example of the risks facing local businesses. Digital Access: Egypt says closer cooperation with Ericsson will help small businesses reach new customers and markets through digital services and better connectivity. SME Finance: UAE financing activity is picking up: Botim launched small-business lending with Geidea, 7X introduced ADEED Finance, and Numou partnered with Comera Financial Holding on funding and payments. Foodics also invested in Funding Souq to expand restaurant financing in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Payments: A survey found 43% of Qatar’s SMEs are open to switching to all-in-one payment tools, while LuLu Money Business and Mastercard are building a connected financial ecosystem for SMEs.

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Oct. 13, 2026

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Industry group head says Michigan's small businesses are stagnating

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WEMU - Michigan

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Iran and the United States: Between War, Distrust, and Fragile Diplomacy

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Egypt, Tunisia discuss project financing, strengthen regulatory cooperation: FRA chair

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Daily News Egypt

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Egypt, Ericsson mark 129 years of partnership as company celebrates 150th anniversary

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PMS Tracker: HEM Securities’ SME stars, others rally up to 7.5% in September despite Nifty’s 6% crash

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Economic Times

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SEBI proposes SME-only IPO route for firms valued up to Rs 1,000 crore

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The Hans India

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Domain Registration Year	2011
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Publication Location	India, Hyderabad
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Cooperation: Benin secures 249.5 billion CFA francs from the Islamic Development Bank and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa for roads, agriculture, and energy

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Benin Web TV

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Economic Watch: Uncertainty grows in September for U.S. small businesses

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Xinhua News Agency

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Year Founded	1931
Website	english.news.cn
Domain Registration Year	2003
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Publication Location	China, Beijing
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