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Saudi Arabia: Small and Medium Enterprises
Though Saudi Arabia is the largest economy in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and is considered a developed country, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) do not hold the same prominence in the Kingdom as they do in other countries. 92% of total bu...
Qatar: Small and Medium Enterprises
The development and support of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) has played a central role in the Qatari government’s economic diversification initiatives. While the sector remains relatively underdeveloped, the government’s National Vision 2030 is...
Morocco: Small and Medium Enterprises
The Moroccan government has made small and medium enterprises (SME) policy a key component of its overall competitiveness and economic policy through a number of strategic initiatives, has streamlined the government role in the industry, and is conti...
Lebanon SME March 2016
In the past two to three decades, the Lebanese government has placed an increasing importance on the support of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and has indeed approached SMEs as a viable solution to youth unemployment, one of the biggest problem...
Jordan SME January 2016
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) make up 98.5% of all Jordanian companies and account for 60% of formal jobs and 50% of the nation’s GDP. As such, they represent a critical economic sector of great importance to investors, business owners, and ana...
Iraq SME March 2016
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) make up around 90% of all Iraqi companies and account for over 70% of formal jobs, in addition to contributing a significant amount to the country’s GDP. As such, they represent a critical economic sector of great...
Bahrain SME February 2016
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are an integral part of Bahrain’s economic landscape. They account for over 70% of all private sector jobs, and nearly 30% of the country’s GDP. The Bahraini government has historically had a positive impact on the...
Algeria SME February 2016
Historically, Algeria has not had a robust private sector. However, over the past decade, the government has been keen to enhance its small and medium enterprise (SME) base, with some success. Algeria’s Ministry of Small to Middle-Sized Enterprises i...