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Gulf Capital and MEED have revealed the agenda for the 2021 edition of the Gulf Capital SME Insights programme.

Now in their 10th year of partnership, Gulf Capital and MEED curate a series of activities to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to plan and mobilise sustainable, safe practices to ensure success for the next decade.

Even amid the economic downturn of the pandemic, Dubai alone issued 42,640 new business licences in 2020, a 4 per cent increase on 2019. This reflects the ambition and resilience of entrepreneurs who are working hard to ensure the small businesses sector continues to flourish. 

The programme will start in July 2021 with Gulf Capital SME Insights LIVE, a virtual series of webinars designed to provide the SME community with information, intelligence and support to achieve their business goals.

The first of four webinars will air on 6 July 2021, titled ‘Cashflow Strategies’. It will feature industry leaders from Beehive Fintech, The Benton Group, Smart Start Fund and Gulf Capital, who will discuss options and strategies for SMEs as they seek to position their businesses.

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Running until October 2021, this year's webinars and discussions will also focus on the importance of investing in the right technology, cashflow management, improving supply chain and logistics, and integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) into business practices.

The Gulf Capital SME Insights SUMMIT is scheduled for 8 September 2021. The one-day summit is a virtual conference featuring panel discussions, round tables and networking opportunities for SMEs. 

Karim el-Solh, CEO of Gulf Capital, says he is delighted to celebrate 10 years of partnership with MEED. 

"We are keen to continue providing small businesses with the resources and know-how to succeed in the next decade and beyond.

“Last year was perhaps one of the most challenging times for businesses across sectors. However, we have seen SMEs show incredible resilience, agility and innovation to succeed and thrive in 2021.

"Our programme of events will further support businesses with actionable insights, access to expert guidance and networking opportunities.” 

The Gulf Capital SME Insights programme will conclude with the Gulf Capital SME Awards on 24 November 2021. Celebrating a decade of recognising successful SMEs in the region, the awards give small businesses an opportunity to showcase their business practices, benchmark against peers and gain valuable insights from mentors and judges.

Entries are open and can be submitted no later than 24 September 2021. 

Our decade-long partnership with Gulf Capital has enabled us to help SMEs in the UAE to make high-value connections, to gain important insights, and to unlock the right resources. After the challenges of Covid-19 over the past 18 months, this has never been more needed
Richard Thompson, editorial director at MEED 

The programme is supported by founding partner Gulf Capital, official health and wellbeing partner Cigna, and official logistics partner FedEx.

The virtual broadcasts are free to watch, but pre-registration is required here. 

Full details on the upcoming programme are available on the Gulf Capital SME Insights website.