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Saudi central bank expands digital payments plans at Money20/20 Middle East
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Saudi Arabia’s central bank used the final day of Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh to announce Alipay+ acceptance and plans for Tap to Pay on iPhone, while also spotlighting new fintech investments and competition winners.
Money20/20 Middle East closes with Saudi payments push and new fintech deals
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Money20/20 Middle East ended in Riyadh with new Saudi central bank payments announcements, fresh fintech investment deals and winners from the MoneySurge startup competition.
Saudi finance minister opens Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh
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Saudi Arabia opened Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh on Monday, with Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan framing the Kingdom’s financial sector as resilient, innovative and central to Vision 2030’s next phase.
New book argues small businesses need structure, not hustle
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Army veteran and attorney Robert “Bobby” Sawyer is out with a new book aimed at business owners navigating rising costs, hiring pressure and constant decision-making.
Defense Leadership Forum hosts small business contracting summit
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The Defense Leadership Forum gathered government, military and small business leaders this week in the Washington, DC area for its 2026 Small Business Government Contracting Summit.
NewSat wins first CIIS II task order for Iraqi Navy surveillance work
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NewSat North America won the first task order under the U.S. Navy’s CIIS II IDIQ, a multi-million-dollar award aimed at supporting Iraqi Navy maritime surveillance.
Loose fill polystyrene packaging market seen reaching $3.34 billion by 2030
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The loose fill polystyrene packaging market is projected to grow from $2.53 billion in 2025 to $3.34 billion by 2030, fueled by e-commerce, logistics, and demand for protective packaging.
Bookkeeping services market seen reaching $69.26 billion by 2030
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The bookkeeping services market is projected to grow from $53.68 billion in 2026 to $69.26 billion by 2030, driven by AI automation, cloud platforms and rising SME demand for outsourced finance work.
GITEX Ai Türkiye to debut in Istanbul as Türkiye courts AI investment
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Türkiye is using the launch of GITEX Ai Türkiye 2026 in Istanbul to showcase a tech market projected to grow from $38 billion to $58 billion by 2031. The event arrives as the country pushes billions into AI, data centers and startup funding, while…
Silver Lining launches AI tools for small business owners
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Silver Lining launched silv=rAI™, a new set of AI features inside its silv=r™ Platform, on June 18, 2026, aiming to help small business owners grow faster without losing the human support behind the service.
Core wireless networks market seen reaching $318.32B by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the core wireless networks market will grow from $185.48 billion in 2026 to $318.32 billion by 2030, driven by 5G, software-defined cores and rising mobile data demand.
Core wireless networks market seen reaching $318.32B by 2030
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The core wireless networks market is projected to grow from $185.48 billion in 2026 to $318.32 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company.
Core network equipment market seen reaching $37.29B by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the core network equipment market will rise from $28.27 billion in 2026 to $37.29 billion by 2030 as operators shift to cloud-native cores, 5G standalone networks and automation.
Cloud enablement services market seen reaching $36.09 billion by 2030
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The cloud enablement services market is projected to grow from $13.66 billion in 2025 to $16.57 billion in 2026, according to The Business Research Company.
Advintek wins preapproved OTA ASP status in Oman
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Advintek has been named a preapproved Accredited Service Provider by Oman’s Tax Authority as businesses prepare for Fawtara Phase 1 in August 2026. The designation positions the e-invoicing vendor to help companies move faster on ERP integration,…
Keeta launches whitepaper on Saudi Arabia’s digital economy
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Keeta unveiled a new report at LEAP East in Hong Kong examining how food delivery, AI and smart logistics could help advance Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation.
Advintek wins UAE FTA approval for e-invoicing compliance
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Advintek has been approved as an Accredited Service Provider by the UAE Federal Tax Authority and Ministry of Finance, positioning the company to help businesses prepare for mandatory e-invoicing rules starting in 2027. The approval matters…
MENA Banking Excellence Awards names retail, digital and SME winners
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Banks and financial institutions from 11 countries have been recognised in the 2026 MENA Banking Excellence Awards for retail, digital and SME performance.
Amaiz rolls out local-network international payments to 96 countries
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Amaiz has launched a new cross-border payment service for small businesses that lets them pay suppliers, freelancers and contractors in 96 countries through local banking networks.
DMCC, Ministry of Economy launch UAE women’s financial literacy platform
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DMCC, the UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism and EWA Group have launched NAYRA, a financial literacy and sustainable finance platform for women and girls that starts with a university pilot in Q3 2026. The effort is meant to build financial…
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