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Jul 22, 2019
How Loans to Small Businesses Are Changing Lives in Lebanon
IFC’s focus on extending financial services to small businesses across the Middle East and North Africa led to our partnership with Bank Audi—which has now disbursed 5,000 collateral-free small business loans.
May 29, 2019
Microloans Offer Jordanian Entrepreneurs Better Options
IFC’s investment and advice are helping microfinance institution Tamweelcom expand its support to small entrepreneurs.
May 11, 2019
Eyeing a More Secure Future for Refugees
A new IFC study explores how the private sector is creating economic opportunities for refugees and host communities.
Mar 13, 2019
In Egypt’s Desert, Working to Ensure Solar Power is Sustainable
As the world’s largest solar installation is built, IFC helps ensure the project adheres to high labor, environmental, and health and safety standards.
Jan 14, 2019
Bright Days Ahead for Solar Power in Egypt
A World Bank Group-supported power sector reform is opening the market for private sector investment.
Dec 13, 2018
A Tunisian Entrepreneur Gets Dressed for Success
Ameni Mansouri is the CEO of Dabchy, an online platform that has attracted 300,000 people buying and selling clothes.
Dec 12, 2018
On the Road to Faster Freight Transport
Obi Ozor is the CEO of Kobo360, an Uber-like app that connects Nigerian truckers to cargo owners.
Dec 7, 2018
Health Tech Start-up Vezeeta Empowers Millions of Patients
Vezeeta provides patients with the ability to search, compare, book, and engage with doctors in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Lebanon.
Sep 12, 2018
“Future Change Agents” Shape Governance in the West Bank
A decade-long project supported by IFC is helping Palestinians improve businesses’ performance and resilience.
Sep 6, 2018
Going “Above and Beyond” for Patients Across the Middle East
The Saudi German Hospital network is raising the standard of health care throughout the region.
