Small UAE businesses can now get loans from as little as Dh10, 000

Businesses in the UAE can now borrow as little as Dh10, 000 to fund cash flow, payroll or expansion, after Botim launched a digital lending service for micro and small enterprises on Tuesday. The first rollout, supported by Geidea and Botim’s wider partners, is estimated to reach more than 30, 000 merchants.

Reported by Khaleej Times · Technology1 source in the evidence trail

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WHAT HAPPENED

Botim Business SME Lending offers financing of Dh10,000 to Dh500,000, with repayment terms of up to 12 months.

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