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4th Arab SMEs Summit 2026

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About this opportunity

The 4th Arab SMEs Summit takes place in Baghdad, Iraq, from 18 to 20 November 2026. It is organised by ESCWA and Iraq’s Ministry of Planning, under the patronage of the Prime Minister of Iraq and in partnership with the Central Bank of Iraq.

Focus areas

  • Access to finance
  • Emerging technologies and AI
  • E-commerce, formalisation and internationalisation
  • Green economy
  • Creative and cultural industries

Why participate

  • Connect with entrepreneurs, investors and ecosystem partners from across the Arab region
  • Explore partnerships and business opportunities
  • Gain insights into trends and technologies affecting SMEs

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Eligibility

  • Entrepreneurs, startups and SMEs
  • Investors and financial institutions
  • Policymakers, business support organisations and development partners
  • Startups
  • Established SMEs

How to apply

  1. Check your readinessRun the self-assessment to see gaps before you start.
  2. Prepare documentsRegistration certificate, financial statements, business plan, impact indicators.
  3. Submit an expression of interestThe hub forwards it to the funder once applications open online.

Required documents

Company registration Financial statements Business plan Impact indicators

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