This is how micro-loans are empowering small businesses in the Middle East
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What if a few hundred dirhams were all that stood between a struggling and a thriving business? For many small business owners across the Middle East, that’s the reality.?
Micro-debts are opening the line to access and opportunity and breaking financial barriers. As more small business owners tap into these bite-sized loans, they prove that even the smallest push can lead to big change.
And that big change is being accelerated by fintech.?READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE.
Something novel or improving on a proven model? Founders share secrets about building startups in the Middle East
Startups exert an incredible amount of gravitational force in the economy and society. And founders by having brought their products and services into existence and attracting customers, albeit arguably, have the power to remake the world in their vision.
They bring about shifts in perspective, straying away from conventional paths to realize unconventional wisdom. Many don’t create products that customers ask for. Many are prone to doing things that are harder, less obvious, and often risky. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE.
The Middle East is stepping into AI’s agentic future. But what are the risks?
Imagine asking an AI agent to take over some of your daily work tasks. If you’re a marketeer, you can ask it to build lead lists, send personalized communications, and run competitor analyses, leaving you to focus on more critical work, like strategizing for a marketing campaign.
An AI agent can do all of this and more. From acting as a virtual personal assistant to performing more complex tasks like managing a refund or reconciling financial statements, AI agents can open a new world of possibilities to organizations while empowering employees and making businesses more efficient. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE.
UAE’s ride-hailing space is getting crowded. What’s the express route to success?
Digital transformation is afoot in the UAE. From ordering groceries online to hailing cabs in a matter of minutes, the pace of digitalization has accelerated access across emirates.?
As the UAE becomes home to 11 million people in 2025, the demand for smarter transportation solutions is likely to swell and inspire competitive innovation. In a bustling metropolis like Dubai, it takes three and a half minutes to avail the closest taxi on a ride hailing app. This statistic is likely to shrink considerably by 2029 to attract nearly 5 million users, and account for 100% of the ride hailing market’s revenue.?READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE.
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3 小时前Great article