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Gulf Future Development Council Verified Provider

Small Business Concessional Loan Facility

Gulf Future Development Council 2026

KWD 20,000 – KWD 150,000 Rolling deadline Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt
ENTREPRENEURSHIPMANUFACTURINGFINANCIAL_INCLUSION

Low-interest loans for established SMEs expanding production and hiring in the Gulf and Levant.

Low-interest loans for established SMEs expanding production and hiring in the Gulf and Levant. Loans carry a two-year grace period and are assessed by the council's partner bank, which runs the application process on its own site. Applications are assessed against the published review criteria by the provider's panel. Successful applicants sign a grant agreement and report on progress and spending. Questions can be sent to the contact email before the deadline.

Who Can Apply?

Country of activity

Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt

Organization type

SME

Sector

ENTREPRENEURSHIP, MANUFACTURING, FINANCIAL_INCLUSION

Organization age

At least 2 years

Requested amount

KWD 20,000 – KWD 150,000

Legal registration

Registered organizations only

Additional requirements

Grantees report on outcomes and spending every six months.

Reviewed by the provider. Not checked automatically and does not change the eligibility result.

Required Submission Materials

Applications for this opportunity are submitted on the provider's own website.

Review criteria

  • Innovation35%
  • Team capability25%
  • Scalability25%
  • Budget realism15%

Important Dates & Review Process

Currently Open
  1. Applications open

    Sep 24, 2026, 12:10 AM
  2. Published

    Oct 3, 2026
  3. Deadline

    Rolling deadline
Small Business Concessional Loan Facility — Funding opportunity · Meridian Funds