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AGP Executive Report

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Digital Growth: Emirates NBD is turning its National Digital Talent Incubator into an AI accelerator for Emirati SMEs, giving small firms a new route to digital tools and support. Trade Finance: Oman-based mamun raised $3 million to expand financing for trade between the Gulf and Asia. SME Support: Bahrain’s BBK renewed its pledge to fund SMEs as part of its green-transition commitment. Business Lending: The IFC is investing $100 million in Banque du Caire’s IPO to expand lending to businesses in Egypt.

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Oct. 26, 2026

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Interest rates rise to 4%, the first increase in more than three years: What it means for small businesses

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Revealed: Counties where small enterprises make most money

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Vadodara firm's SME IPO subscribed 536 times, attracts Rs 20,369 crore in bids

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Business Today India

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Year Founded	1975
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Azerbaijan eyes Middle East as strategic market for tourism exports

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Publication Location	Azerbaijan, Baku
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Sharakah launches seventh cycle of Khazzan SME programme

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‘Incredible’ Jewish support ahead of anti-Israel bicycle boycott ride, Philly Jewish eatery owner says, ‘we won’t cower’

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GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Warner Robins names tourism director; Macon-Bibb P&Z releases housing study; national economic impact from Iran war

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WMGT 41 - Georgia

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It’s the economy, stupid: Gas prices, tariffs, the Iran war... Trump ignored Americans’ real pain. Now he’s paid the price

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The Independent

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Year Founded	1986
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Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
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