The report indicates that 90 percent of SMEs expect to maintain or increase their revenue compared to the previous year
SMEs in the UAE
Latest in SMEs in the UAE
Federal Tax Authority
UAE’s Muwafaq tax package for SMEs crosses 54,000 registered users
The Muwafaq Package offers a range of benefits to help SMEs comply with UAE tax regulations and improve their business operations
dubai chamber of commerce
Noon advises Dubai SMEs on the value of online sales
Dubai Chambers teams up with Noon to support SMEs
Emirates NBD
Emirates NBD boosts UAE SMEs with 34% lending boost
Emirates NBD increases lending support to SMEs in the UAE
SME
UAE banks team up to help SMEs amid $8.17bn finance support pledge
UAE financial institutions team up to offer SME funding
Amazon
Amazon UAE to sell products from 100,000 small retailers by 2026
Retail giant Amazon looks to double number of SME retailers selling on UAE store
business funding
Early-stage funding for startups – you know it’s important; now learn how to get it
Overheads add up quickly, and a lack of funds can stymie growth. Every Jack Ma and Alibaba had financial backers, and you will need yours
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri
Startups, SMEs to receive support in exporting products through UAE ministry’s new initiative
Companies registered to the ScaleUp Export programme get access to special shipping prices, a range of experts and mentors, as well as technical workshops and legal consultations
Abdul Baset Al Janahi
What are the key factors helping Dubai’s small businesses recover from the impact of Covid?
Digital payments, a surge in e-commerce, and social networks are helping small businesses stay resilient according to a joint study conducted by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism and the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development and SAP ink MoU to support startups and SMEs
The collaboration will also enhance industry innovation and digital transformation, aid the development of advanced business models, nurture Emirati talent, and foster local digital competencies
dubai banks
Dubai’s Mashreq launches new program to help SMEs access working capital
New initiative leverages the credit worthiness of larger buyers to provide a more cost-effective early payment to their smaller suppliers
acquisitions
Investment firm MBH Corp says on the prowl for SME acquisitions in the UAE
Delegation from Germany and US-listed investment holding company is visiting the UAE this month to talk to businesses
AB Economic Forum in Abu Dhabi
Why Abu Dhabi is the ‘frontier market’ for SME investment
Coronavirus created the ‘perfect storm’ of opportunity and is attracting entrepreneurial talent to the UAE, said panelists in AB Economic Forum
Entrepreneurs
Revealed: UAE’s SMEs express optimism amidst Covid-19 recovery
Close to 91 percent of small and medium companies indicated they expect to grow in 2021, Zbooni survey indicated
Ease of Doing Business
Why SMEs in the UAE are optimistic for year ahead
Two-thirds of SMEs in the UAE project that revenues will grow or hold steady over the next 12 months, with access to funding, acceptance of digital payments and training and upskilling staff as the main drivers of growth
accelerating
In pictures: Shortlist revealed for Sheraa’s Access Sharjah programme
Since its launch, Sheraa has received over 250+ applications from around the globe. Participating entrepreneurs are given access to Sheraa’s team of experts and network of global mentors, business set up support, rent-free coworking spaces and free licensing, a pool of skilled human capital and media coverage.
