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10/23/25, 12:57 PM ADGM's Numou introduces procurement financing initiative to improve SME funding access, bridge government contract gap
ADGM’s Numou introduces procurement financing initiative to improve

SME funding access, bridge government contract gap
Real-time insights will enable more efficient credit decisions for small businesses in the
UAE

Numou empowers small businesses with innovative Procurement Financing solution.
Published: Wed 22 Oct 2025, 1:57 PM
Numou, a subsidiary of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, has announced the
launch of Procurement Financing, a flagship initiative that enables SMEs with government or corporate
contracts to seamlessly access funding. The new solution links guaranteed contract demand with
accessible financing, bridging government procurement opportunities with lender support via Numou’s
digital platform, according to a statement.

Procurement Financing will allow SMEs to secure funding while enabling lenders to assess businesses
against confirmed contract opportunities. It will also address the funding gap SMEs face when executing
government contracts and create a bridge between government procurement opportunities and financial
institutions.

Enhancing credit decisions with real-time insights

Numou’s digital lending marketplace features a wide ecosystem of partners, including fintech lenders
such as CredibleX, Erad, Klubwork, Ahbi, Zelo and FlapKap, as well as government programs such as
the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development’s Abu Dhabi SME Champions Program.

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