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A big success for the first edition of Izdehar SME, which was inaugurated on Sunday at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel. We would like to thank you for your continuous support during this year and we are looking forward to welcoming you back again in 2014.

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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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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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Izdehar provides opportunity to pitch novel SME ideas - Saudi Gazette Published Sat, 18 May 2013 21:45:52 GMT

Izdehar provides opportunity to pitch novel SME ideas
Saudi Gazette
“As a groundbreaking initiative, Izdehar SME is expected to create a great deal of buzz throughout the Kingdom's business world — which is not surprising since SMEs count for almost 95% of Saudi Arabia's business establishments and employ the majority ...

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Ma'aden is diamond sponsor of Saudi International SMEs Forum - AME Info (press release) Published Tue, 14 May 2013 11:32:26 GMT

Ma'aden is diamond sponsor of Saudi International SMEs Forum
AME Info (press release)
The Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) will participate as diamond sponsor in the activities of the Saudi International SMEs Forum, which will be held in Riyadh on 28-29 May, 2013, under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Finance, Dr.
Role of Saudi banks key theme for SME forumTrade Arabia

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Saudi Hollandi Bank SME banking recognized in Banker Middle East - AME Info (press release) Published Mon, 13 May 2013 09:08:29 GMT

Saudi Hollandi Bank SME banking recognized in Banker Middle East
AME Info (press release)
... for its extensive range of financial products developed specifically for small & medium sized businesses as well as the excellence of the services provided to SME customers through dedicated Business Banking centers across the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi increase expat fee to force unneeded labour out - Al-Bawaba Published Tue, 21 May 2013 09:56:37 GMT

Saudi increase expat fee to force unneeded labour out
Al-Bawaba
What are the reasons that contribute to speed up the Saudi Arabia's need for small business jobs. Is it only growing population or other reasons like globalization and inflation? If I discuss this major issue, I would attribute it to the lack of ...

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Govt working on views for helping Indian workers in Saudi Arabia - SME Times Published Thu, 02 May 2013 03:14:00 GMT

Govt working on views for helping Indian workers in Saudi Arabia
SME Times
"What is happening in Saudi Arabia is a natural consequence (of local laws), and the kingdom's labour policy is non-discriminatory. We will exert all efforts to legalise the status of our workers," Ravi was quoted as saying at a press conference in ...

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MSME sector's share in exports to surge to 50 pc: Muniyappa - SME Times Published Thu, 23 May 2013 10:03:14 GMT

MSME sector's share in exports to surge to 50 pc: Muniyappa
SME Times
We need to encourage entrepreneurship as well as good quality and standards. He asked entrepreneurs (especially SMEs) to not only avail loans but to repay them timely. The MSME sector ... 8 crore persons but the sector is continuously exhibiting a ...

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The Bader Fund invests $1.1 million in three Lebanese startups seeking expansion - Zawya (registration) (press release) Published Thu, 23 May 2013 13:14:06 GMT

Zawya (registration) (press release)

The Bader Fund invests $1.1 million in three Lebanese startups seeking expansion
Zawya (registration) (press release)
BBEF, which was launched by the Bader Group in 2006, aims to provide funding for SMEs seeking expansion. Middle ... The website hit 1.1 million users with 40% of traffic generated from Saudi Arabia, knowing that it displays a 15% monthly increase in ...

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