Qashio and Dubai Chambers Launch AED 10 Million SME Support Programme in Dubai Through June 2026
DUBAI, UAE – April 4, 2026 – Qashio and Dubai Chambers announced the launch of the “Qashio For You” initiative, committing over AED 10 million in financial relief and benefits to small and medium enterprises in Dubai. The programme runs until the end of June 2026, offering no set-up fees, deferred payments, and rewards to boost cash flow and operational resilience amid challenging market conditions.
Programme Details
Eligible Dubai SMEs gain access to Qashio’s spend management platform without set-up fees and qualify for deferred payment terms. Participants earn points redeemable for Emirates Skywards Miles, Jumeirah ONE points, uncapped cashbacks, or other rewards. The initiative includes educational webinars on financial resilience, cost control, and market navigation, plus a dedicated community channel for events and knowledge-sharing.
Executive Perspective
“In challenging market conditions, access to liquidity, control, and tangible rewards while managing cashback can make a measurable difference to how businesses operate and come out on the other side of this resiliently and stronger.”
— Armin Moradi, Founder and CEO at Qashio
Why it matters: The statement underscores the programme’s focus on immediate liquidity access, vital as SMEs comprise over 95% of UAE companies and drive employment and GDP.
Industry Context
Qashio, a Dubai-based fintech developing all technology locally, leads MENA spend management solutions. The company became the first in the region to surpass AED 1 billion in transaction volume in October 2024. Qashio raised $19.8 million in 2025 to expand into Saudi Arabia, highlighting regional growth momentum. This initiative reflects the broader pivot by fintechs toward SME support amid economic pressures.
Dubai’s entrepreneurial ecosystem thrives on public-private collaborations, reinforcing its status as a regional hub for innovation. The programme targets Dubai Chambers members, aiding SMEs’ operational sustainability and competitiveness in MENA’s evolving financial landscape.
Forward Outlook
This AED 10 million commitment signals strengthening fintech-SME partnerships, with potential to uplift thousands of Dubai businesses through June 2026. The initiative is expected to drive broader adoption of digital spend management tools and foster long-term economic resilience across the emirate’s business community.
Sources: Fintech News, Gulf News, Qashio, LinkedIn
