From delivering digital lending solutions faster to empowering the SME ecosystem, Q2 was about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for businesses in the GCC.
Here’s the quarter in focus:
$1BN in SME Funding, Accelerating Growth Across the GCC:
We’ve reached a landmark milestone by underwriting over USD 1 billion in SME funding across the MENA region.
The Metrics that Matter
At Beehive, we continue to make a tangible difference to real businesses. Every funding milestone reflects not just numbers, but the ambitions of entrepreneurs turning bold ideas into thriving enterprises.
Here are our numbers:
1800
across the GCC
1.5
BN AED
+
1.5
BN AED
Secured in SME funding in GCC
10000
Oman:
Q2 was an outstanding quarter for Beehive Oman, as it approved AED 30.2 Million in funding facilities, marking a significant milestone in our mission to support Omani businesses.
In the Spotlight: Making Every Message Count
In Q2, Beehive took center stage, amplifying the SME voice across global fintech platforms and conversations.
Events:
Podcasts:
Beehive was featured in the latest episode of Couchonomics, where Founder & CEO Craig Moore explored our journey from launching the region’s first regulated digital SME lending platform to transforming how SMEs access capital.
Awards:
Our work was recognized with two key awards:
Partnerships:
Beehive and e& have joined forces to bring faster, easier, and more flexible financing to the businesses driving innovation, job creation, and growth across the region.
Product & Tech in Action
Q2 marked significant strides in product experience and efficiency for our SMEs:
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New Trade Finance applicants can now onboard entirely online, quickly and seamlessly. -
WCF clients get a streamlined dashboard to manage drawdowns and facilities with ease. -
WCF repayments are now automated with Direct Debit, with no more manual steps.
Staying Smart, Staying Compliant
Regulatory developments across Oman, UAE, and KSA this quarter strengthened the region’s SME ecosystem.
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Oman launched an SME exchange and adopted simplified IFRS standards to reduce compliance costs and improve capital access. -
The UAE enabled Free Zone companies to operate on the mainland. -
KSA introduced zero-capital startups, expanded e-invoicing, and enhanced transparency through new registration and UBO rules.
Looking Forward and Moving Fast
As we move into Q3, we are building toward greater funding capacity, meaningful partnerships, and smarter regional expansion. The goal is clear: to become the lender of first resort for SMEs in the GCC market by staying fast, relevant, and connected to what growing businesses need most.
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In the UAE, Beehive P2P Limited, an e& enterprise company, is regulated by the DFSA. In Oman, Beehive Financial Technology SPC is regulated by the FSA. Beehive in KSA is registered as ‘Beehive Saudi for Technology & Information Systems’
