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Talking heads occupied with WB’s Malpass, Egypt and Lebanon agreements
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s meeting with World Bank President David Malpass dominated the nation’s airwaves last night. Also creating…
Arab Federation of Exchanges annual conference kicks off
If we’re going to be big in fintech, we first need to embrace regtech and govtech, says World Bank’s Mohieldin:…
World Bank gives final approval for USD 200 mn SME loan
The World Bank has given final approval to a USD 200 mn loan to support entrepreneurship and SMEs in Egypt,…
Egypt secures USD 200 mn World Bank SME loan during spring meetings
Here’s what the Investment Ministry thinks you need to know about the IMF and World Bank’s spring meetings, which wrapped…
Egypt gov’t decides on tax reductions for SMEs
EXCLUSIVE- Preferential tax rates in the SMEs Act will give small businesses incentives to go legit, a government official with…
Emerging-market SMEs need to overcome these three challenges
Emerging-market SMEs need to overcome these three challenges: difficulty accessing finance, a lack of specialist expertise and obstacles to international…
Sawiris looks to acquire license for SME-focused bank in Egypt
Hope springs eternal: Naguib Sawiris would like to set up an SME-focused financial institution once the Central Bank of Egypt…
Egypt earmarks incentives worth EGP 1.5-2 bn annually for SMEs under new Act
LEGISLATION WATCH- The SMEs Act includes tax and non-tax incentives worth EGP 1.5-2 bn annually to support entrepreneurship and encourage…
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