The solution aims to extend the benefits of digital banking solutions to entrepreneurs
Businesses will be offered benefits including incubation, office space, mentorship, networking and investment opportunities, among others
eBay is the latest partner to join Khalifa Fund’s e-Empower initiative
Small businesses account for 99 per cent of all enterprises in Brazil and 95 per cent of private sector companies in the UAE
The fund will invest in five to 10 private companies per year
Entrepreneur, author and philanthropist Shailesh Dash has launched The Entrepreneurial Dash, a podcast that offers guidance and motivation to budding entrepreneurs
Season 26 will commence on October 26 this year
The deal marks one of the largest funding rounds for a Middle East technology company
SMEs across the country have identified easier access to funding, acceptance of digital payments and training and upskilling staff as the top three drivers for growth
Financial inclusion can contribute to tourism development in many ways
Small businesses in MEA to benefit from free resources and special offers
D14.AI is a Dubai-based tech company providing an AI-driven software platform for healthcare clinics, gyms and logistics companies to optimise their workforce and manage their business operations
A registered trademark effectively safeguards the brand from counterfeit and helps business owners gain the trust of consumers
Banks and financial institutions must opt for online credit process with automated elements – offered by companies such as Comarch – to ensure they meet the current market needs
Health clubs, salons and barbershops have been closed for a month, while malls and shops need to stay shut from 8pm until 5am
Arabee takes the children on a continuous journey, using language patterns and vocabulary repetition the same way they learn their mother tongue.
The programme is funded by Ghadan 21’s SME credit guarantee scheme
Featuring an expert panel discussion on alternative means of financing as well as motivational talks, the event offered plenty of insights for SMEs
Etihad Credit Insurance insured the exports of the SMEs as well as their operations in the domestic market allowing them to stay competitive
The UAE has rolled out economic support packages worth more than Dh388bn to mitigate the impact of the pandemic
Companies are reinventing their business models and fast-tracking digital strategies as they prepare for a post-pandemic recovery, opines Hamad Buamim
Changes in law allows small enterprises to fundraise via convertible notes and employee shares schemes
Credit downgrades and double-digit deficits poses challenges for regional countries that are not diversifying their economies
Export factoring provides a full suite of trade finance benefits including cash advances, credit protection, and collections and reconciliation services
The Nasdaq Dubai Growth Market will be operational by early 2021
Businesses in the retail sector must make the online transition to firmly position themselves in the post-Covid retail revival
Many SMEs do not have access to bank borrowings, purely because banks are generally reluctant to provide funding to companies that have smaller balance sheets
Individual commercial registrations in Bahrain are up by 109 per cent in June
The construction and engineering sector accounted for the biggest share of contracts in the first six months of the year
Motivate Media Group has launched a $1m initiative to support homegrown UAE SMEs with free advertising and marketing