The move will help develop local industries through financing and refinancing entrepreneurs LONDON: The National Commercial Bank (NCB) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) to help boost the financing of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The move will help develop local industries through financing and refinancing entrepreneurs, Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper reported. The agreement will enable entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to obtain support and funding from NCB at preferential rates. In addition, NCB will provide other services, including training and educational and awareness courses. NCB, also known as Al-Ahli Bank, recently organized three workshops geared toward SMEs, covering areas such as credit approvals, financing and trade.