IsDB Engages in Key Discussions at Aid for Trade Initiative in Doha.

Doha: The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) participated on Tuesday in the fourth meeting of the board of directors of the Aid for Trade Initiative for Arab States (AfTIAS 2.0) Program, held in the Qatari capital, Doha. The meeting drew participation from numerous Arab ambassadors and their representatives to the Arab League, alongside members of the AfTIAS program's board of directors and representatives from regional and international organizations. According to Saudi Press Agency, the meeting focused on the significant role of supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurship, which is a fundamental objective of the AfTIAS program. Discussions also revolved around the execution of the second phase of the AfTIAS program, which has approved 23 projects. Of these, some have been successfully completed, while others are currently being implemented in countries such as Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Mauritania, Algeria, and the Union of the Comoros.