Mar 30, 2026
SMEs worldwide face staggering credit gaps. In the GCC, the gap is estimated at $250 billion, with SMEs getting just 3 percent of total loans. That’s why the emergence of cro...
Mar 30, 2026
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) sometimes find it difficult to access financing that not only helps them grow but also aligns with their values.
Most entrepreneurs re...
Mar 23, 2026
If you’re an SME in Saudi Arabia looking for fresh financing, crowdfunding offers a ton of exciting options. But before you jump in, you’re going to want to know the ba...
Mar 21, 2026
The small and medium enterprises or SMEs are referred to as the backbone of the modern economy. It comprises over 95% of all businesses across the world and contribute approximatel...
Mar 20, 2026
Small businesses are having their moment in Saudi Arabia — and the wave isn’t slowing down. The kingdom’s SME sector is booming, fueled by Vision 2030’s pus...
Mar 14, 2026
Opening a Sharia-compliant investment account is an important step, however, the real journey starts when you make the decision of where and how you want to invest.
Today, Isla...
Mar 14, 2026
Global crowdfunding deals are expected to top $2 billion in 2026, and analysts see no sign of a slowdown. That’s no surprise. In emerging markets alone, SMEs face a staggerin...
Mar 09, 2026
There’s a pool of money waiting to scale up your business. Much of it though is sitting outside of your country. Luckily, when it comes to the Gulf, there’s growing inv...
Mar 08, 2026
Small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of modern economies. They comprise over 90% of businesses around the world and account for more than 50% of all jobs. Yet it is ...