AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOman Growth: Private investment in Oman’s space sector jumped from OMR20mn (2023) to OMR74mn (2025), with space companies rising from 11 to 26 and sector employment climbing to 400—an expansion that’s feeding the digital economy and Vision 2040 goals. SME Finance: Ecobank says it will build a $2.6bn loan portfolio by 2030 for women-owned businesses and agricultural SMEs, combining credit with training and digital tools. Payments Pressure (India): India’s Supreme Court will hear a plea challenging the new UPI Merchant Discount Rate (0.4%) on merchant payments above Rs 2,000—an issue that could affect cash-flow for small merchants. Energy Costs Hit Small Firms (France): Rising fuel prices are squeezing French bakers, with oil-heated ovens costing far more than earlier this year. Local Business Support (US): A new $250,000 investment backs the Harbor Entrepreneur Center in Charleston to help startups and expanding small businesses. Skills for Entrepreneurs: Oman’s World Tourism Day spotlights AI-driven tourism, while Hajjah’s sewing course ends with training for women to start small businesses.
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