AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGrowth Funding: MENA scaleups may be relying too heavily on equity, an investor argues, when asset-backed loans against receivables can fund working capital with less founder dilution. SME Services: Kuwait’s National Fund has launched an online registry certificate, letting businesses apply and receive it by email while making registration easier for government agencies to verify. AI Adoption: Moroccan SMEs risk adding to digital clutter as separate AI tools pile up across teams; clearer oversight can help prevent experimentation from becoming costly tool sprawl. Investment: Egypt used the Doha World Investment Forum to promote investment in manufacturing, renewables, tourism and infrastructure, with a focus on turning agreements into operating businesses and jobs. Business Finance: UAE-based 7X launched ADEED Finance to connect SME supply chains with banks. SME Policy: An OECD-EU report says small firms account for 99.7% of businesses in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but stronger policies are needed to support competitiveness and growth.
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