Here are reputable corporate travel partners and platforms commonly used by SMEs in the UAE & broader GCC, with a short note on why each is a good fit and what they typically offer. I focused on providers with a clear UAE/GCC presence or SME-specific products.

Recommended partners (regional + global)

1. American Express Global Business Travel / Egencia (Amex GBT / Egencia)

• Why: Global corporate travel capabilities with SME-tailored packages, online booking, 24/7 support and integrated travel & expense features. Good when you need global inventory + local support. (ft.com)

2. dnata Travel (Emirates Group)

• Why: Strong local GCC footprint, deep airline/hotel relationships in the region, 24/7 reservation support and corporate/MICE services — helpful for businesses with frequent regional travel. (en.wikipedia.org)

3. Kanoo Travel (YBA Kanoo)

• Why: Long-established GCC TMC with multi-country presence across Saudi, UAE, Bahrain, Oman and Qatar; experienced in corporate programmes, marine and government travel. Good for regional multi-country contracts. (en.wikipedia.org)

4. Musafir / Musafir Business

• Why: UAE-based online travel agency that also provides corporate booking and managed travel services; convenient for SMEs wanting a regionally headquartered digital-first partner. (en.wikipedia.org)

5. Sharaf Travel

• Why: UAE-based TMC that explicitly markets SME/corporate travel management, dedicated account managers, policy reporting and 24/7 support — a practical local option for small/medium businesses. (sharaftravel.com)

Other options to consider (global/tech-enabled)

• TravelPerk, CWT, and Amadeus Cytric — these are global, tech-first platforms that offer strong self-service booking, policy-control, and expense integrations. They suit SMEs wanting low-touch digital management or hybrid managed services. (Check each vendor for current UAE coverage and SME plans.) (blog.processify.co)

How to pick the right partner (quick checklist)

• Coverage: Do they cover all GCC countries where your people travel? (regional offices or strong local partners matter)
• SME pricing & minimums: confirm any minimum monthly spend or seat/booking limits for SME plans.
• Technology: do they offer online booking, mobile apps, pre-trip approvals and expense integrations?
• 24/7 traveller support & duty-of-care: emergency assistance and local on-the-ground help.
• Reporting & control: management-information (MIS) reporting, policy enforcement, invoice formats that fit your accounting.
• Ancillary services: visa handling, VAT reclaim, MICE or event support if you need it.

If you want, I can:

• compare 3–4 of these providers side-by-side on pricing models, tech features and UAE/GCC office presence (I’ll look up current SME packages), or
• draft an RFP template you can send to shortlisted TMCs to get comparable proposals.

Which of those would you like me to prepare next?