AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUAE Business Compliance: The UAE Federal Tax Authority set Sept. 30, 2026 as the deadline to file and pay 2025 corporate tax returns, with submissions handled via the Emirates Tax digital platform and support for small business relief eligibility. Fintech & Compliance: Orange Money (Jordan) signed a strategic deal with ADSTRA to roll out AI-powered AML/CFT screening against sanctions lists and boost fraud-risk controls. SME Support in Egypt: Egypt’s MSMEDA chief met Arab Women Investors Union leaders to expand cooperation on entrepreneurs, women-led SMEs, and export readiness, including plans to engage in the Arab-African Investment Summit in Luxor. Digital Payments for MENA SMEs: Mastercard’s Dreamonomics report says EEMEA SMEs are prioritizing growth and cybersecurity, with many already using protection tools and showing strong interest in AI and emerging payment methods. SME Financing Push: Nasser Social Bank highlighted low-interest financing aimed at economic empowerment and education costs, including its “Mastoura” women-focused program. Business Growth via Tech: Paymob secured $35m pre-Series C to expand MENA payments infrastructure, signaling continued investment in SME-friendly financial rails.
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