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The Smashi Business Show
The Smashi Business Show tells AI, tech, startup and business stories from the Arab world. For the driven, the dreamers and the doers. Hosted by Abdul Majid Awan, Ward Ahmed, and Wael Hossam El Din.
Episodes
The Smashi Business ShowBitcoin MENA 2024, Stripe CEO's Tel Aviv Visit Sparks Boycott, PUMA Ends Israel Sponsorship
Headlines:- Bitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi: Experience the Golden Age of Bitcoin- Stripe Faces Boycott Calls After CEO's Tel Aviv Visit- PUMA Ends Israel…
The Smashi Business ShowBitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi; ADNOC's $80B XRG; Talabat upsizes IPO to 20%
Headlines: - Bitcoin MENA: The UAE's Role in Shaping the Future of Cryptocurrencies- ADNOC Unveils XRG: A $80 Billion Global Energy and Chemicals Leader-…
The Smashi Business ShowBitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi; Shorooq Partners 1B Summit; KSA Football Fever
Headlines: - Unlock Exclusive Networking with Bitcoin MENA's Whale Pass Experience- Shorooq partners with 1 Billion Followers Summit to provide AED 50M for…
The Smashi Business ShowBitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi; UAE's Top 5 Rank in AI; Riyadh Metro Launching Nov 27
Headlines: - Bitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi: Unlocking Crypto’s Potential for UAE- UAE Ranks in Top 5 of Global AI Ecosystems: Stanford Report Highlights…
The Smashi Business ShowEric Trump at Bitcoin MENA in AD; Saudi's Milaf Cola; UAE, KSA AI Adoption numbers
Headlines:- Eric Trump at Bitcoin MENA in Abu Dhabi I December 9-10, 2024 in Abu Dhabi- You can get sugar-free soda in Saudi Arabia called 'Milaf Cola,' made…
The Smashi Business ShowBitcoin MENA in Abu Dhabi; NEOM on Schedule; 30 Under 30 Lists Under Spotlight
Headlines:- Bitcon MENA is set to gather Crypto Enthusiasts in Abu Dhabi on December 9-10- Webuild Reports Smooth Progress on NEOM Projects Amid CEO Departure-…
The Smashi Business ShowDubai Dominates: IPOs, Passenger Records, and Precious Metals Milestones
Headlines:- Talabat Launches IPO on Dubai Financial Market- Dubai International Airport Hits New Heights with 68.6M Guests in 9 Months!- Dubai Leads the Way in…
The Smashi Business ShowNeymar buys property in Dubai; Rents double in RAK; Pure Harvest plans IPO
Headlines:- Brazilian Star Neymar Jr. Buys Home in Bugatti Residences by Binghatti in Dubai- Rent Prices Double in Ras Al Khaimah Amid Construction of UAE’s…
The Smashi Business ShowUAE Gears Up for Growth with Salary Hikes, Green AI, and Saudi Mobility Boost
Headlines:- Megacampus Summit in Dubai I December 2nd 3rd 2024- UAE Salaries Set to Climb in 2025 Amid Economic Optimism- UAE Unveils CHAG: A ChatGPT for…
The Smashi Business ShowLulu IPO Open Flat, PIF Raises $1B in Telecom Deal, Popcorn AI Secures $500K
Headlines:- Lulu IPO Closes Flat on AED2.04 on stock Debut After Raising Record AED6.32 billion- Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Raises $1.03 Billion in…
The Smashi Business ShowUAE AI Minister lauds Musk; Landmark invests $1B; AED 2B Dubai Police project.
Headlines:- UAE AI Minister Congratulates Musk, Ramaswamy on Leading U.S. Efficiency Department- Landmark Group to Invest $1 Billion in Retail Expansion Across…
The Smashi Business ShowTrump Win Spurs Market Surge, MrBeast Makes Big Money in Dubai; Carrefour Shuts in Jordan Amid Boycotts
Headlines:- Middle East Markets Surge as Global Stocks Rally Following Trump’s Presidential Win- Majid Al Futtaim Suspends Carrefour Operations in Jordan…
The Smashi Business ShowMBC Revenue Surge, Sheikh Hamdan on Dubai Q2 Growth, Delivery Hero to List Talabat
Headlines:- MBC GROUP’s Revenue Surge Reflects Regional Media Dominance- Sheikh Hamdan Sees Strong Leadership as Key to Dubai’s 3.3% GDP Growth in Q2- Delivery…
The Smashi Business Show" Bella Hadid’s Favorite Bakery, CNN's New Channel, and Saudi Arabia’s $100B AI Power Move"
Headlines:- Bella Hadid Puts Dubai's Tonton Bakery in the Spotlight- CNN FAST Launches on STARZ ON in MENA- Saudi arabia is reportedly launching a $100B AI…
The Smashi Business ShowTrump Win Spurs Market Surge, MrBeast Makes Big Money in Dubai; Carrefour Shuts in Jordan Amid Boycotts
Headlines:- Middle East Markets Surge as Global Stocks Rally Following Trump’s Presidential Win- Majid Al Futtaim Suspends Carrefour Operations in Jordan…
The Smashi Business ShowADNOC, Masdar, Microsoft collaborate; Talent Influx Pushing Salaries Down in UAE; Saudi's Rising Tourism
Headlines:- ADNOC, Masdar, and Microsoft Team Up to Drive AI and Low-Carbon Innovations- Big Influx of Foreign Talent has Pushed Down Starting Salaries in the…
The Smashi Business ShowADNOC launches Enegry AI; Russia has a buttter problem; PIF, Hong Kong establish $1B fund; Election time in the US
Headlines:- ADNOC and AIQ Launch ENERGYai: A First-of-Its-Kind Agentic AI for Global Energy Transformation- Russia Begins Importing Butter from UAE and Turkey…
The Smashi Business ShowDubai's Crown Prince Directs Trackless Trams, Saudi PIF Invests in MBC GROUP, Elon Musk Eyes Middle East Funds
Headlines:- Crown Prince of Dubai directs RTA to study trackless trams- Saudi’s PIF Takes Major Stake in MBC GROUP- Elon Musk Eyes Middle East Funds to Scale…
The Smashi Business ShowBoycotts Contributing to McDonald's Global Sales Decline; Tiktok's Regional HQ in Saudi; PIF and Google Cloud Collaborate
Headline: - Middle East and Muslim-Countries’ Boycotts Contributing to McDonald’s Global Sales Decline- TikTok’s Plans for Riyadh Headquarters in Early 2025-…
The Smashi Business ShowAbu Dhabi's CYVN Targets McLaren; KSA Balances Oil with Clean Energy, and Boosts Local Insulin Production
Headlines:- Abu Dhabi’s CYVN Holdings to Acquire McLaren’s Automotive Business- Saudi Arabia Stays Committed to Oil, Expands Focus on Clean Energy-…
The Smashi Business ShowNoon Piloting Physical Store; PIF to Reduce Investments; Saudi 98% Cashless; Today's Guest: Leon Kolflaath, Project Director at QUBE Development.
-Noon Planning to Venture into Physical Retail, with Pilot Project in Dubai-PIF’s Shift Toward Domestic Investment and AI Development-Saudi Arabia’s…
The Smashi Business ShowFII8 Kicks-off in Riyadh Emphasising Africa, Neom's First Completed Project Opens, Lulu Sets Share Price Range for IPO
Headlines:- Davos in the Desert’ FII8 Launches Today in Riyadh where Pre-Summit Spotlight was on Africa- Sindalah: Neom's First Luxury Tourism Island Now Open-…
The Smashi Business ShowUAE is a 'Startup Nation'; Saudi Aramco's $100M Fund for AI Startups; Abu Dhabi Film Commission Increase Rebate to 35%
Headline:- UAE Ascends as a ‘Startup Nation’ in Digital Assets: Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah- Saudi Aramco’s Wa’ed Ventures Allocates $100M to AI Start-Ups- Abu…
The Smashi Business ShowYoutube Dominates KSA, UAE; Starzplay CEO Welcomes Crackdown on Piracy; Dubai's New Platform for Startups
Headlines:- YouTube Dominates Viewer Preference in Saudi Arabia and UAE- STARZPLAY CEO Applauds Dubai Police for Crackdown on IPTV Piracy- Dubai Unveils…
The Smashi Business ShowRonaldo Invests in Dubai-based Startup; Musk's Starlink Takes Flight on Qatar Airways' Boeing 777; New EV Player in UAE
Headlines:- Cristiano Ronaldo Invests in Dubai-based HealthTech Startup Bioniq, Boosting Valuation to $82M- Qatar Airways Partners with Elon Musk’s Starlink to…
The Smashi Business ShowBRICS kicks off in Kazan, Russia; UAE Non-Oil Growth to Hit 4% by 2025; Best Kept Shared Snaps Up Bazaara
Headlines:- BRICS Summit Kicks Off in Kazan, Russia- UAE’s Non-Oil Economy to Surge by 4% in 2025, Driven by Investment and Real Estate Boom- Best Kept Shared…
The Smashi Business ShowProfits Soar for Saudi Tadawul Group; Saudi Cinema is on the Rise; Abu Dhabi gets Mandarin Oriental Residences
Headlines: - Saudi Tadawul Group Reports Strong Q3 Earnings: Net Income Surges 37.2%- Saudi Cinema Booms: Record Ticket Sales & Rise in Local Productions- Abu…
The Smashi Business ShowDubai Unveils Dh390 Million Plan to Transform Rural Areas into World-Class Tourism and Living Destinations
Headlines: - Dubai Unveils Dh390 Million Plan to Transform Rural Areas into World-Class Tourism and Living Destinations- Swvl Holdings Corp Establishes…
The Smashi Business Show$15M Boost for Saudi Startups; Fade Fit's New Protein Bars; Egypt's Rabbit Mobility Raises $1.3M
Headlines:- Saudi Venture Capital Invests $15M in Saqr Fund II to Support Early-Stage Startups- Fade Fit Launches 10X Protein Bars: Fueling Growth & Healthy…
The Smashi Business ShowAbu Dhabi's Three-Pointer; Etihad Rail Updates 'Future' Passengers; Dubai to Welcome Bolt (not Usain)
Headlines:- Abu Dhabi in Limelight with Multiple Initiatives Coming out of the UAE Capital- Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 57 Minutes: Etihad Rail's High-Speed…
The Smashi Business ShowAbu Dhabi to Become the Next ‘Sphere’ Entertainment Hub
Abu Dhabi to Become the Next ‘Sphere’ Entertainment Hub
The Smashi Business ShowGITEX GLOBAL 2024: A Record-Breaking Start
GITEX GLOBAL 2024: A Record-Breaking Start
The Smashi Business ShowGolden Opportunity: UK Mogul Richard Desmond Moves to Dubai
-Golden Opportunity: UK Mogul Richard Desmond Moves to Dubai-Majid Al Futtaim Donates $1 Million to Aid Lebanon-Tamkeen HR’s IPO Targets Up to $106 Million
The Smashi Business ShowWynn-Wynn for RAK and UAE; Raining Money in Dubai (Property); NEOM's The Line has a Concrete Solution
Headlines:- Wynn Al Marjan Island: Transforming RAK’s Tourism and Economy- Dubai’s Real Estate Breaks Records: Q3 2024 Surge- NEOM’s Concrete Plans Cement…
The Smashi Business ShowAbu Dhabi Surpasses Oslo as the Global SWF Capital
-Abu Dhabi Surpasses Oslo as the Global SWF Capital-Saudi PIF Acquires 40% Stake in Selfridges-Ejari Raises $14.65M to Scale Up Saudi Arabia’s Rent Now, Pay…
The Smashi Business ShowDubai Crypto Scene Gets a Boost; Perfume Turns to Gold for Al Majed Oud; ADIA Sets Up Shop in India
Headlines:- DMCC & Cointelegraph Partner to Boost Dubai’s Crypto Hub- Almajed Oud’s Stock Soars: Hits 50% Increase Post-IPO on Tadawul- UAE’s ADIA Launches…
The Smashi Business ShowUAE-Jordan $8B Trade Pact; Saudi Startups Score $165M; State Street expands in Middle East
Headlines:- UAE and Jordan Sign Historic Trade Pact: Aiming to Boost Bilateral Trade to $8 Billion!- Saudi Startups Lead MENA Funding in September, Surpassing…
The Smashi Business ShowSaudi PIF Eyes Nintendo Stake, ADQ Launches $110B Ras El Hekma Project, and Anisha Oberoi Shares Her Clean Beauty Journey After Breast Cancer
Headline:- Saudi Arabia’s PIF Eyes Bigger Stake in Nintendo: Strategic Move or Gaming Power Play?- ADQ Taps Modon for $110 Billion Ras El Hekma Megaproject in…
The Smashi Business ShowConstruction of World’s Tallest Skyscraper Jeddah Tower Resumes, Saudi Arabia's AUM to Reach $300 Billion by 2026, Dalio and G42 Shelve Abu Dhabi Investment Venture Plans, Laura Krajewski, Owner of Flash Facial
Headlines: - Construction of World’s Tallest Skyscraper Jeddah Tower Resumes- Saudi Arabia's AUM to Reach $300 Billion by 2026- Dalio and G42 Shelve Abu Dhabi…
The Smashi Business ShowMGX Contributes as OpenAI Raises $6.6B, Souqalmal and Yabi Founder Ambareen Musa Joins Revolut as UAE CEO, Saudi Arabia Unemployment Falls to 3.3% in Q2, Lulu Group Likely to Drop Tadawul Leg of IPO for Abu Dhabi-Only Listing
MGX Contributes as OpenAI Raises $6.6B, Souqalmal and Yabi Founder Ambareen Musa Joins Revolut as UAE CEO, Saudi Arabia Unemployment Falls to 3.3% in Q2, Lulu…
The Smashi Business ShowGulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Deploy $55B in Global Investments, Health Stay.io Raises Seed Funding to Revolutionize Medical Tourism in Dubai, MENA Business Community Send Prayers, Messages of Solidarity for Lebanon
Headlines:- GCC Sovereign Wealth Funds Deploy $55B in Global Investments- HealthStay.io Raises Seed Funding to Revolutionize Medical Tourism in Dubai- MENA…
The Smashi Business ShowPodeo Secures $5.4M to Expand, Richard Attias Envisions Global Demand for Las Vegas Sphere, Ryan Serhant Joins Dubai Real Estate Scene
Headlines:- Podeo Secures $5.4M to Expand Beyond the Arab World- Richard Attias Envisions Global Demand for Las Vegas Sphere Experience- Reality TV Star Ryan…
The Smashi Business ShowUAE Extends Corporate Tax Filing Deadline; Google open new HQ in Riyadh; Suez Canal Revenues Drop
Headlines:- UAE Extends Corporate Tax Filing Deadline for New Businesses- Google Opens New Riyadh HQ, Boosting Saudi Vision 2030- Suez Canal Revenues Drop Amid…
The Smashi Business ShowUAE and New Zealand Seal Trade Deal, Middle Eastern Investors Pump $9 Billion Into China, Meta Unveils Orion AR Glasses
Headlines:- UAE & New Zealand Seal Trade Deal to Boost Economic Ties- Middle Eastern Investors Pump $9 Billion Into China While Others Retreat- Meta Unveils…
The Smashi Business ShowRichest African Man to Establish Family Office in Dubai, Telegram Reverses Privacy Polic, WeRide and Uber Partner to Bring Self-Driving Cars to the UAE
Headlines:- Richest African Aliko Dangote to Establish Family Office in Dubai Amid Rising UAE Appeal- Telegram Reverses Privacy Policy, Agrees to Share Data…
The Smashi Business ShowUAE Recognized as Major Defense Partner by the U.S.
-UAE Recognized as Major Defense Partner by the U.S-UAE Airlines Cancel Flights to Beirut Amid Rising Israel-Hezbollah Tensions-General Atlantic to Open Abu…
The Smashi Business ShowDubai Approves AED10 Billion Expansion for Dubai Exhibition Centre, Chip Giants Eye UAE for $100B Megafactories, Saudi Arabia Beats UAE to No. 1 Spot in Arab World Global AI Index 2024
Headlines:- Dubai Approves AED10 Billion Expansion for Expo City’s Dubai Exhibition Centre- Chip Giants Eye UAE for $100B Megafactories- Saudi Arabia Beats UAE…
The Smashi Business ShowIsraeli Shuts Down Al Jazeera Office in Ramallah, M&A Activity Dips By 10.4% in MEA Region in First Eight Months, Saudi Tourism Surges With 73% Increase in Visitors, Iranian Immigrant Joins Elite Billionaire Club After Biotech Stock
Headlines: - Israeli Forces Shut Down Al Jazeera's Ramallah Office for 45 Days- M&A Activity Lost Momentum in MEA Region in First Eight Months of 2024 With…
The Smashi Business ShowUAE and Japan Begin Talks on CEPA to Boost Economic Growth, Botim Introduces SNPL Service, Centi-Millionaire Population in Arab Cities to More Than Double by 2040
Headlines:- UAE and Japan Begin Talks on Comprehensive Trade Deal to Boost Economic Growth- Botim Revolutionizes Payments with 'Send Now, Pay Later' (SNPL)…
The Smashi Business ShowMicrosoft and G42 to Establish AI Centers in Abu Dhabi, Saudi PIF's SURJ Sports Eyes €1 Billion Stake in EuroLeague Basketball, Lebanese Blasts Linked to BAC Consulting's Pagers
Headline:- Microsoft & UAE’s G42 to Establish AI Centers in Abu Dhabi: A Step Towards "Responsible AI"- Saudi PIF’s SURJ Sports Eyes €1 Billion Stake in…
The Smashi Business ShowUAE-Australia Finalize Landmark CEPA Agreement, Groq Teams Up with Aramco to Power AI in Saudi Arabia, PIF to Invest $5 Billion in Egypt
Headlines: - UAE and Australia Finalize Landmark Trade Deal: CEPA Agreement- Groq Teams Up with Aramco to Power AI in Saudi Arabia- Saudi Arabia's PIF to…
The Smashi Business ShowLulu plans IPO; UAE gives 230 content creator licences; Umar Kamani & Naomi Campbell start Talent Agency in Dubai: Regional Sustainability Director of Tetra Pack Arabia Marcelo Piva talks Business
Headlines:- Umar Kamani and Naomi Campbell Launch KC Global Partnerships in Dubai- UAE Media Council Issues 230 Licenses to Social Media Creators, Boosts Media…
The Smashi Business ShowDubai's FIX Chocolate Creates Exclusive Chocolate Bar for Sheikh Hamdan, Al Jazeera Launches "Al Jazeera 360", Dubai to Award Contract for $6.8 Billion Sewerage Tunnel Project
Headlines: - Dubai's FIX Dessert Chocolatier Creates Exclusive Chocolate for Sheikh Hamdan- Al Jazeera Launches Arabic-Only Streaming Platform "Al Jazeera…
The Smashi Business ShowHala Taxi Launches WhatsApp Booking, Hub71 Welcomes 21 New Startups, Majid Al Futtaim Launches Aaouda Returnship Programme, Etihad Airways Eyes IPO by 2025
Headlines: - Dubai's Hala Taxi Introduces WhatsApp Booking- Abu Dhabi-Based Hub71 Welcomes 21 Startups, Bringing the Total Number to 243- Majid Al Futtaim's…
The Smashi Business ShowHuda Beauty Considers Sale of Kayali, Dubai DET Partners with Noon, ADNOC Poised for $15.9 Billion, Founder of Web3 Streaming Platform
Headlines:- Huda Beauty Considers Sale of Fragrance Division Kayali- Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism Partners with Noon to Boost SME Growth- ADNOC…
The Smashi Business ShowApparel Group Partners with Carrefour to Re-Enter Indian Market, Leon Black Chooses Abu Dhabi for First International Family Office, ADNOC to Supply Indian Oil with LNG
Headline: - Dubai’s Apparel Group partners with French retail giant Carrefour to re-enter Indian market.- Leon Black Chooses Abu Dhabi for First International…
The Smashi Business ShowApple Reveals New iPhone, Majid Al Futtaim & Tabby Unveil SHAREPay Integration, FlapKap Rasies $34M to Boost SME Financing
Headlines: - Apple Reveals New iPhone with AI Features- Majid Al Futtaim & Tabby Unveil SHAREPay Integration: A Game-Changer for Shopping- FlapKap Raises $34M…
The Smashi Business ShowDubai and Abu Dhabi Tourism Thrives with $27.2 Billion Investment Goal, Saudi Startup Reachware Gains $3M Funding Boost for Expansion, Saudi Fintech Assets Set to Hit $64Bn by 2024
Headlines: - Dubai and Abu Dhabi Tourism Thrives with $27.2 Billion Investment Goal and $64.3 Billion GDP Boost- Saudi Startup Reachware Gains $3M Funding…
The Smashi Business ShowLocal Sodas Rise Over Gaza Genocide, Saudi Central Bank Partners with Samsung to Launch Samsung Pay, 24 Fintech Makes History as Largest Fintech Event Debut
Headline:- Local Sodas Rise as Coke and Pepsi Face Boycotts Over Gaza Conflict- Saudi Central Bank Partners with Samsung to Launch “Samsung Pay” in the…
The Smashi Business ShowAnghami Reports Subscriber Growth After OSN+ Acquisition, Tarabut Acquires UK Payments Platform Vyne, Middle East Markets Under Pressure Amid Global Stock Slump
Headlines:- Anghami Reports 18.3% Subscriber Growth After Strategic OSN+ Acquisition- Tarabut Acquires UK Payments Platform Vyne to Navigate New MENA Financial…