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Keep an eye on SME exposure: <\/strong>A number of small factories have shut down recently because of their inability to secure funding in the current interest rate environment, according to a report by Al Mal<\/a>. Small producers also cite weaker demand and a slowdown in business activity following the flotation as problems they face. A representative of the Industrial Modernization Centre said they are currently reviewing a number of cases to consider the possibility of extending financing to struggling small businesses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Keep an eye on SME exposure: A number of small factories have shut down recently because of their inability to secure funding in the current interest rate environment, according to a report by Al Mal. Small producers also cite weaker demand and a slowdown in business activity following the flotation as problems they face. 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