Gulf Business Pivots and SME Survival: H1 2026 Review
H1 2026 saw Gulf startups that pivoted capture capital and share, with fintech and e‑commerce/logistics dominating VC flows (notably Tabby and Hala), while legacy mid‑market firms struggled under tighter liquidity. Large industrial project financing also featured, led by United Solar's polysilicon plant funding in Oman.
