SMEs

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Driving Regional Trade Forward: DHL Express and Octopios Partner to Empower MENA SMEs with Seamless Cross-Border Logistics

PR News Desk 09/07/2025

DHL Express, a global leader in international logistics, has announced a strategic partnership with Octopios, a rising B2B e-commerce platform, aimed at transforming how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region access international markets.

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UAE SMEs show steady optimism despite economic headwinds, says RAKBANK SME Confidence Index 2025

PR News Desk 02/06/2025

RAKBANK has released its latest SME Confidence Index, highlighting a promising outlook for the UAE’s Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) sector. Based on insights from over 1,200 UAE-based SMEs collected between October and December 2024, the report – done in partnership with RFI Global – reveals an SME Confidence Index score of 57. Measured against […]

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RAKEZ workshop equips SMEs with smarter financial tools to scale with confidence

PR News Desk 28/05/2025

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) continues to empower its dynamic community of entrepreneurs and SMEs through targeted learning initiatives that tackle real-world business challenges. In its latest knowledge-sharing session, ‘Mastering financial management: Smart money strategies for SMEs,’ held at Compass Coworking Centre, business owners and financial decision-makers

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RAKBANK wins Euromoney’s prestigious award for UAE’s Best Bank for SMEs

PR News Desk 26/05/2025

RAKBANK’s Business Banking Group (BBG) has been honoured with the highly coveted title of UAE’s Best Bank for SMEs at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, marking a milestone in the institution’s longstanding commitment to empowering small and medium enterprises across the UAE. Recognised as the gold standard in the global banking industry, the Euromoney

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Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development to showcase more than fifteen impactful ventures supporting SMEs at ‘Make it in the Emirates’ forum

PR News Desk 18/05/2025

The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) is   showcasing more than fifteen impactful ventures supporting SMEs in the fourth edition of the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ forum, which is scheduled to be held from May 19 to 22, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). At the forum, KFED will present various […]

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SHERAA and DHL Express Forge Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Logistics Support for SMEs

PR News Desk 05/05/2025

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (SHERAA) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DHL Express, a global leader in international express logistics, to empower startups and SMEs within its ecosystem with world-class logistics support and solutions. The MoU was officially signed by Her Excellency Sara Abdelaziz Al Nuaimi, Chief Executive Officer of

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MAJRA launches new category of ‘Impact Seal’ for SMEs

PR News Desk 02/02/2025

MAJRA – National CSR Fund has taken a significant step towards fostering sustainable business practices with the launch of a new Impact Seal category, Majra SME for Impact. This initiative aims to empower SMEs to drive sustainable impact while contributing to the UAE’s socio-economic development and national sustainability goals. The SME for Impact seal was […]

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Ministry of Economy organizes Riyada Development Program in Al Dhafra to drive growth and expansion of startups and SMEs in the region

PR News Desk 30/01/2025

The Ministry of Economy organized the ‘Riyada Development Program’ in Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi, recently, with an aim to enhance engagement with entrepreneurs in the region, support them in launching and expanding their startups locally and internationally, and foster the exchange of experiences, while also addressing the challenges related to business expansion. The event was

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Eleven Legal Launches in UAE: Transforming Legal Services for SMEs with Affordable, Subscription-Based Model

PR News Desk 27/01/2025

Eleven Legal, the UAE’s first-of-its-kind online, subscription-based law firm, has officially launched, offering SMEs an unprecedented opportunity to access unlimited high-quality legal services for a fixed monthly fee of AED 4,000. Founded by Akshay Dosaj, a corporate lawyer with extensive experience in M&A, joint ventures, and equity capital markets, Eleven Legal

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Five Korean SMEs Supported to Accelerate Middle East Market Entry

PR News Desk 14/01/2025

MegazoneCloud and the Korea Software Industry Association (KOSA) announced that they have reaped notable results from their project that provides support for large & small businesses to jointly enter the new market. Together with the Korea Foundation for Cooperation of Large & Small Business, Rural Affairs (KOFCA) under the Ministry of SMEs

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TASC Unveils Riyadh Co-working Space to Cater to Saudi Arabia’s Growing SMEs

PR News Desk 13/01/2025

TASC, the GCC’s leading provider of business and workforce solutions, recently announced the launch of its co-working spaces office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This strategic initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and aims to cater to businesses’ evolving needs and contribute to the Kingdom’s ambitious transformation agenda. Small and medium-sized firms

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Emirates Islamic wins ‘Best Islamic Bank for SMEs’ and ‘Best Bond Issue of the Year’

PR News Desk 26/12/2024

Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, announced that it has won ‘Best Islamic Bank for SMEs’ and ‘Best Bond Issue of the Year’ at the MEA Finance Awards 2024. The bank was recognised as ‘Best Islamic Bank for SMEs’ for its strong proposition for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) […]

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Emirates Development Bank and Commercial Bank International Empower SMEs

PR News Desk 08/11/2024

In a move to significantly boost financial inclusion and empower SMEs, Emirates Development Bank (“EDB” or “the Bank”), the key financial engine of economic development and industrial advancement in the UAE, has partnered with Commercial Bank International (CBI), a leading UAE bank, for a joint credit guarantee program. This strategic partnership

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Bidzi Launches in UAE, Revolutionizing M&A Market for SMEs

PR News Desk 18/09/2024

As the UAE’s small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector experiences unprecedented expansion, Bidzi, an all-in-one M&A solution, has unveiled its innovative platform designed to streamline the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) process for this vital segment of the economy. Bidzi offers a comprehensive solution that simplifies and secures the transaction process,

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Mamo Secures $3.4M to Enhance Financial Services for SMEs

News Desk 25/07/2024

Mamo, a UAE-based fintech startup on a mission to help small and medium-sized businesses consolidate their payment collection, corporate cards, and expense management needs, has announced the successful completion of a $3.4 million funding round. Additional funds will help Mamo expand its product offerings and extend its market presence. The funding round was completed by

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Webidoo Launches Jooice: Affordable All-In-One AI Marketing Tool for SMEs

News Desk 23/07/2024

Webidoo, an award-winning AI marketing company, has announced the global launch of Jooice, its patent-applied-for all-in-one AI marketing solution for SMEs. Held at the Dubai AI Campus in collaboration with DIFC Innovation Hub, the event marks a significant milestone in Webidoo’s mission to provide access to innovation for businesses of all sizes. Jooice empowers SMEs […]

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UAE participates in VivaTech 2024 in France supporting growth & expansion of Emirati SMEs in foreign markets

News Desk 27/05/2024

A UAE delegation led by H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, participated in VivaTech 2024 for entrepreneurship and technology, which was recently held in Paris. The national delegation’s participation in the leading global event was aimed at enabling national SMEs to attract new investments and showcase their products and services […]

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UAE’s Fintech Fortis Secures $20M in a Series A Round

PR News Desk 17/04/2024

Fortis, a retail tech and fintech solutions provider tailored for SMEs, announced the successful completion of Series A funding round, raising $20 million in investment led by Opportunity Venture (Asia). This funding marks a significant milestone in Fortis’ journey as it embarks on a mission to revolutionize the retail tech and fintech landscape in the […]

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UAE SME Sector Is Buoyant, Despite Global Challenges

Arnold Pinto 06/04/2024

RAKBank Steps Up Assistance To Key Sector Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE have entered the second quarter of 2024 on a sound footing – registering remarkable growth and resilience – despite global economic challenges. This scenario was highlighted at a news conference in Dubai hosted by RAKBank. The meeting, which sought to […]

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BITS Pilani Dubai Campus Launches Unique Career Fair Tailored for Exclusively Startups and SMEs

PR News Desk 08/02/2024

BITS Pilani Dubai Campus proudly announces its inaugural ‘Campus Career Fair-Startups’, solely for startups and SMEs nationwide and beyond, facilitating engagement with one of the region’s leading universities. Scheduled for February 15, 2024, this pioneering initiative seeks to redefine the interaction between these enterprises and students, presenting a unique