SMEs ‘claim big share in Bahrain’s GDP’There are more than 6,000 productive small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bahrain, representing a large share of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). They have contributed to the creation of thousands of jobs More… |
SMEs ‘claim big share in Bahrain’s GDP’There are more than 6,000 productive small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bahrain, representing a large share of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). They have contributed to the creation of thousands of jobs More… |
SME networking event draws 100SME Connects recently hosted its second business networking event at the Mercedes-Benz showroom, on Sheikh Zayed Road, attracting more than 100 attendees from the top management of leading enterprises in the UAE. The event was sponsored b More… |
Avaya unveils new solution for SMEsAvaya, a global provider of business communications and collaboration systems and services, has unveiled Avaya IP Office 8.0, the new version of the company’s unified communications (UC) solution for small and medium enterprises (SME). More… |
Dubai DED agency backs SME sectorDubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development in Dubai mandated to develop the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) sector, organised a forum to support national SMEs in procurement and contracting. The forum, organised by More… |
72pc SMEs in Bahrain ‘non-productive’Seventy-two per cent of SMEs in Bahrain are "non-productive", according to an expert, adding that the whole sector is thriving on only the "optimum" productivity of 8 per cent of the companies. The performances of another 20 per cent neede More… |
Bahrain plans $2.65 million boost for SMEsTamkeen, Bahrain’s labour fund, is allocating BD1 million ($2.65 million) to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to be able to operate the latest technologies and improve productivity. It plans to extend financial help of up to BD50,0 More… |
Dubai SME, Mashreq to aid top SMEsDubai SME, an agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED), has signed an agreement with top UAE financial institution Mashreq to offer benefits to the top 100 small and medium enterprises (SMEs). “Dubai SME100 is a major mi More… |
SMEs will suffer 'if economic gloom continues'Bahrain's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will suffer significantly if the economic downturn in the country does not improve soon, said a top banking official. Most SMEs have seen their turnover at least halved in the last few week More… |
SME forum stresses technology, trainingThe first global forum on small and medium enterprises (SME) has called for greater focus on technology, training and innovation as well as intellectual property protection to ensure long term sustainability in the region. The SME forum, w More… |