AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUAE Entrepreneurship: The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism launched “Nawat Al Qura,” a mobile accelerator for Emirati entrepreneurs in Emirates Villages, starting with a 24-week cycle in Ras Al Khaimah supporting 12 projects and aiming to help founders test ideas, meet customers, and scale. Egypt Fintech & SME Skills: Commercial International Bank (CIB) Egypt rolled out free financial inclusion training on Udemy, focused on financial literacy, customer protection, and how financial services can support SMEs and digital transformation. Saudi Minerals Investment: Saudi Arabia’s Future Minerals Forum returns to Riyadh on 12–14 Jan 2027, targeting faster project development, more funding links, and value-chain building across the Kingdom and supplier regions. Middle East B2B Growth via Tech: CoBALT (REALIZER) signed an MOU with IBEForuM to help APAC and Middle East firms turn event meetings into structured sales using AI sales engagement. Connectivity for Public Institutions: Gilat Satellite Networks’ Peru unit secured a $28m PRONATEL deal to upgrade broadband in Ica, including free Wi‑Fi in public squares—boosting access for schools, healthcare, and public safety. SME-Friendly Jobs Model: Aqaba’s “From Opportunity to Work” initiative secured 470 employment contracts with private-sector firms after training, showing how skills programs can translate into real hiring.
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