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SME Finance Push in Egypt: Valu secured FRA approval to launch a dedicated SME financing arm, aiming to turn its merchant network data into faster, more efficient B2B lending for working capital and growth. AI Skills for GCC Firms: Dubai-based PROTRAINING rolled out practical AI training for teams across sales, leadership, and day-to-day operations—built around workshops plus ongoing AI coaching. Tourism Recovery Signal from Egypt: WTTC’s Leadership Cruise through the Suez Canal paired a new report with a clear message: tourism rebounds after crises, and the question is how fast. Cybersecurity for Agentic AI: Lyrie.ai (Dubai) exited stealth with a $2m pre-seed and unveiled the Agent Trust Protocol to verify AI agent identity, scope, and actions—targeting enterprise and government deployments. Markets Watch: Bond traders are bracing for US inflation data as Middle East turmoil keeps oil elevated, complicating Fed rate expectations. Business Tech & Trade: Memphis hosted an Americas competitiveness forum, pitching logistics strengths while urging partnerships that can help small exporters scale.

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Spring Wage Hikes Signal Shift in Japanese Economy: But Small Businesses Struggle to Meet Costs

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