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Welcome to Izdehar SME

Izdehar SME is the premier exhibition and conference supporting small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Saudi Arabia. The event will prove to be THE arena for local business people, aspiring entrepreneurs, government agencies, finance and service companies, plus other stakeholders to meet, network and do business in a vibrant business environment.

SMEs represent almost 95% of Saudi Arabia's business establishments, and employ the majority of the country's workforce. Read More

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INSPIRING WOMEN SUMMIT CONCLUDES THE 3-DAY IZDEHAR SME & ENTREPRENEURSHIP EVENT

SAUDI ENTRPRENURIAL TALENT RECOGNIZED AT IZDEHAR EVENT FINALE, ARICA ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT CHANNEL WINNER OF THE "PITCH FOR INVESTMENT" COMPETITION

Jeddah, May 21, 2013 – The Saudi SME and Entrepreneurship Event, Izdehar SME, concluded today with the hosting of the Inspiring Women Summit and the announcement of the winners of the Pitch for Investment, where three aspiring Saudi entrepreneurs were recognized at an awards ceremony during which some of Saudi Arabia's most exciting business ideas were presented. Read more...

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'GCC-India trade can give opportunities for SMEs' - Economic Times Published Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:20:53 GMT

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'GCC-India trade can give opportunities for SMEs'
Economic Times
Elaborating on the bilateral trade relationship, the CEO said: "When compared to previous year in 2012-2013 the exports to India has increased from UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait." Besides this, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain have increased ...
Doha Bank takes part at India SME Business Conclave in MumbaiAME Info (press release)
Seetharaman highlights role of SMEs in boosting Gulf economic growthGulf Times

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Saudi Arabian forum set to boost SMEs - ArabianBusiness.com Published Mon, 27 May 2013 07:39:16 GMT

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Saudi Arabian forum set to boost SMEs
ArabianBusiness.com
The Saudi International SME Forum will run for two days, and will allow the government to reassert its support for the SME sector, with discussions on how to help it develop, and how to increase its role in providing new business opportunities, as well ...
Saudi International SMEs Forum to be held under auspices of Minister of FinanceAME Info (press release)
With patronage of the Minister of Finance Riyadh to host the Saudi ...Zawya (registration) (press release)

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Al-Assaf: SMEs enjoying many benefits - Arab News Published Tue, 28 May 2013 21:46:24 GMT

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Al-Assaf: SMEs enjoying many benefits
Arab News
At global level, he said, SMEs provide 80 percent of jobs in the private sector and contributes 47 percent of the gross domestic product. “In Saudi Arabia SMEs provide 51 percent of jobs in the private sector and account for 22 percent of the GDP,” he ...
Arab finance and banking: Saudi small business remains reliant on friends and ...Financial Times
Saudi Arabia rejects IMF rating predictionAl-Bawaba
Finance Minister Says IMF Growth Forecast Too LowSUSRIS
Saudi Gazette
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GCC and Indian SME cooperation 'vital' - ArabianBusiness.com Published Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:48:12 GMT

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GCC and Indian SME cooperation 'vital'
ArabianBusiness.com
He said: “Exports to India have increased from UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. Similarly imports from India have increased. India is also in talks with members of the Gulf Co-operation Council to conclude a free trade agreement. “Increasing ...

Opinion: Libya's credit crunch - Libya Herald Published Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:51:36 GMT

Opinion: Libya's credit crunch
Libya Herald
A key tool to make this diversification happen is the financial sector with the loans it can provide to small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs). Banking in Libya as a business, is actually fairing quite well. In addition to a significant asset base, the ...

Woman Entrepreneur Goes Global with IndiaMART Leaders of Tomorrow - Business Wire India (press release) Published Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:17:05 GMT

Woman Entrepreneur Goes Global with IndiaMART Leaders of Tomorrow
Business Wire India (press release)
After recognizing India's best SMEs, IndiaMART Leaders of Tomorrow Awards 2012 rewarded the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Ms. Priyanka Gupta, Executive Director, MPIL Steel Structures Ltd. with an opportunity to attend an exclusive Summer Executive ...

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Mowgli Foundation and consortium partners awarded MENA region SME ... - AME Info (press release) Published Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:26:28 GMT

Mowgli Foundation and consortium partners awarded MENA region SME ...
AME Info (press release)
Membership of the partnership includes G8 countries, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE , Qatar and Turkey and International Financial Institutions. Forsa is a consortium comprising of Mowgli Foundation, Adam Smith International and Upper Quartile. It will ...

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