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"Since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, MSMEDA[ clarification needed ] has provided support for all its sponsored enterprises, particularly those that are negatively affected. The authority launched many initiatives to mitigate the effects of the crisis on MSMEs, including suspending or extending instalment repayment of the aggrieved enterprises. MSMEDA has also smoothed out application and establishment procedures for manufacturing detergents and medical activities amid the crisis." [4]
Gamea studied at the Faculty of Commerce at Cairo University. She has also worked in the National Bank of Kuwait and the National Bank of Development (NBD). [1]
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