AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSME Finance Boost (Oman): National Finance signed a cooperation deal with Omani footwear brand Lozari to support eligible entrepreneurs with business advisory and tailored financing, using franchising as a growth route for local SMEs. SME Lending Tech (Jordan): Jordan Kuwait Bank partnered with CRIF to roll out a StrategyOne credit assessment model for SMEs, aiming to speed up and improve credit decisions by reducing manual bottlenecks. BNPL to Broader Finance (Saudi/UAE): Tabby raised $233m in a Series F at a $6.5bn valuation to expand beyond BNPL into wider financial services for consumers and SMEs across Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Payments for SMEs (UAE): Emirates Islamic launched a UAE SME cash-prize campaign, adding another incentive push for small businesses. Business Growth Platform (Middle East): Money20/20 Middle East opened with a $6.5bn valuation and set aside SAR 500m for SMEs, alongside new payout markets—signaling more regional fintech distribution. Business Leadership (Oman): Times of Oman’s Business Leadership Summit and Awards 2026 (Oct 26, Muscat) will spotlight AI, resilience, digital transformation, and SME competitiveness.
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