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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 ShowTabby Acquires Saudi Digital Wallet Tweeq to Expand Fintech Offerings, Ziina Banks $22M Series A to Scale Up UAE Fintech Services for Small Businesses, Adidas Collaborates with Saudi Artist Raghad Al-Ahmad for Bloom Sky Collection
Headlines:- Tabby Acquires Saudi Digital Wallet Tweeq to Expand Fintech Offerings- Ziina Banks $22M Series A to Scale Up UAE Fintech Services for Small…
The Smashi Business ShowUAE Unveils 2025 Strategy for Three Priorities, Investcorp's Co-CEO to Exit, Bahrain to Implement 15% Tax on Multinationals
Headlines:- UAE Unveils 2025 Strategy for Three Priorities - Investcorp's Co-CEO Ben-Gacem to Exit Amid Management Shake-Up- Bahrain to Implement 15% Minimum…
The Smashi Business ShowInside Pavel Durov's Arrest, Arabian Mills $271 Million IPO Covered in an Hour, Knovi Launching Fractional Ownership in UAE, Webook Prepares for Billion Dollar IPO on Saudi Exchange
Headlines:- The Who is Who and What is What of Pavel Durov's Arrest- Saudi Arabian Mills’ $271 million IPO Covered within an Hour- Konvi launching fractional…
The Smashi Business ShowTalabat to Go Public in Q4: Delivery Hero's Big Move in the MENA Market
-Talabat to Go Public in Q4: Delivery Hero's Big Move in the MENA Market-UAE Ranks 3rd Globally in Crypto Adoption: A New Digital Finance Frontier-Saudi…
The Smashi Business ShowUAE-France Rumors Debunked, Meta CEO Admits to Content Moderation, HSBS's New CEO Plans Major Shake up
Headline:- UAE Fighter Jet Contract Freeze Rumors Debunked Amid Pavel Durov’s Arrest Controversy- Meta CEO Admits to Content Moderation Mistakes Amid…
The Smashi Business ShowWaad Investment to Boost GCC Startups, Majid Al Futtaim Retail Digital Records AED 1.3 Billion Revenue, Al Majed for Oud Announces IPO Offer
Headlines:- New $200M Investment Firm "Waad Investment" Launches to Boost GCC Startups- Majid Al Futtaim Retail Digital Sees 109% EBITDA Growth and AED 1.3…
The Smashi Business ShowTelegram says Pavel Durov has "Nothing to Hide", Marlan Space and Loft Orbital Invest in UAE's Space Sector, AstroLabs Expandes into Saudi Arabia
Headlines:- Pavel Durov has “Nothing to Hide”, says Telegram - Abu Dhabi’s Marlan Space and Loft Orbital Invest $100 Million in UAE’s Space Sector- AstroLabs…
The Smashi Business ShowSaudi's GDP Expects 1.7% Growth, Dubai Short-Term Rentals Surge 30%, UAE Tops Global FDI Rankings
Headlines:- UAE's Foreign Trade Reaches New Heights: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Highlights Record Growth- UAE Tops Global FDI Rankings for 2023…
The Smashi Business ShowPhoenix Group PLC and Tether to Launch Dirham Pegged Stablecoin, Emiratis in the Private Sector Surpasses 100K, Emirates to Buy 5 Aribus' For $200 M
Headlines: - ADX-listed Phoenix Group PLC and Tether to Launch UAE Dirham-Pegged Stablecoin- Emirati Workforce in UAE’s Private Sector Surpasses 113,000-…
The Smashi Business ShowBrands For Less Sells Stake to TJX, KBW Ventures Invests in NoorNation, E Daddy Raises $15M for E-Motorcycle Launch,Kabir Joshi, Founder and CEO of Vantage Capital Speaks About UAE Property Market
Headlines:- Dubai-Based Brands For Less Sells 35% Stake to TJX for $360M, Valuing the Group at $1.2 Billion- KBW Ventures Invests in Egyptian Climate Tech…
The Smashi Business ShowDubai Bans Property Owners, UAE E-Commerce Giants Sign Safety Pledge, Pepsi Revives Teem Cola Amidst Boycotts
Headlines: - Dubai Bans 10 Property Owners Over Safety Concerns- UAE E-Commerce Giants Sign Safety Pledge Amid $9.2 Billion Sales Boom- Pepsi Revives 'Teem…
The Smashi Business ShowSaudi Unveils Jadarat Platform, AngelSpark Invests in HeroGo, Lara Active to Debut Burkini Line at Fashion Show
Headlines: - Saudi Unveils 'Jadarat' Platform with 70,000+ Job Openings- AngelSpark Invests in HeroGo, Expanding Its Portfolio to 7 Startups- Dubai-based Lara…
The Smashi Business ShowDubai Court Recognizes Cryptocurrency, Fawry to Launch in Saudi Arabia, Resal Secures $9M in funding
Headlines: - Dubai Court's Landmark Ruling Recognises Cryptocurrency as Legal Salary Payment- Fawry to Launch in Saudi Arabia by Year-End- Resal Secures $9M in…
The Smashi Business ShowInternational Tourists Spend Over SAR 45 Billion on Accommodation in Saudi Arabia in 2023
Headlines: - International Tourists Spend Over SAR 45 Billion on Accommodation in Saudi Arabia in 2023- UAE’s ADIA Doubles Down on India with $1 Billion H1…
The Smashi Business ShowMENA Startup Investments Surge, Boeing Outpaces Airbus in Plane Orders, Oman Gets Payments Boost with Samsung Pay
MENA startup investments surge 200% in JulyBoeing managed to outpace Airbus in plane orders for July 2024Oman gets digital payments boost with Samsung Pay
The Smashi Business ShowArab Youth Unemployment Levels High, Middle East Travel Bookings Drop, Starbucks Announces New CEO
Headlines:- Arab Youth Unemployment 'Worse than Pre-Covid Levels' - Middle East Travel Bookings Drop 7% Amid Genocide Fears- Starbucks Announces New CEO in…
The Smashi Business ShowDubai Plans to Attract Investment from China, Abu Dhabi Rental Market Surges, Egypt's Thundr Aims to Revolutionize Investment for MENA Youth
Headline:- Dubai Aims to Attract More Investment from China- Abu Dhabi Rental Market Surges with 102% Increase in Contracts Amidst Supply Shortages- Thndr Aims…
The Smashi Business ShowSaudi Arabia Updates Investment Law, UAE Amens Anti-Money Laundernig Laws, and ADQ invests $1 Bilion in Sotheby's
Headlines:- Saudi Arabia Revamps Investment Law to Attract Foreign Investors- UAE amends anti-money laundering laws- Abu Dhabi’s ADQ invests $1 Billion in…
The Smashi Business ShowArab Stock Exchanges Crosses $4 Trillion, Etihad Posts Profit, Emaar Reports 56% Surge, UAE Cracks Down on Money Laundering.
Headline:- Arab stock exchanges cross $4.174 trillion at H1 2024- UAE Retailer Spinneys Posts $20 Million Profit for Q2 2024-"Dubai’s Emaar Reports 56% Surge…
The Smashi Business ShowDemand for Travel Insurance increases in UAE, 'Dubai airport sets another record, Qatar hospitality industry booms
Demand for Travel Insurance increases in UAE, 'Dubai airport sets another record, Qatar hospitality industry booms
The Smashi Business ShowX Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Boycott, Dubai-based Oraseya Capital Invests $100M in Tech Startups, McDonald’s Revises Prices
Headlines:- X Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Boycott, Musk Declares “War”2- Oraseya Capital Invests $100 Million Into Seven Tech Startups3- McDonald’s Revises…
The Smashi Business ShowSaudi Reports High Female Workforce Participation, GCC and Turkey Discuss FTA, UAE's Aid to Palestine Nearly $700 Million
Headlines:- Saudi Arabia Reports Highest Female Workforce Participation Among G20 Countries-Gulf States and Turkey Discuss Free Trade Zones Likely Worth $2.4…
The Smashi Business ShowSudden Crypto Crash Sends Bitcoin Price Down to 53,553 USD
Sudden Crypto Crash Sends Bitcoin Price Down to 53,553 USD
The Smashi Business ShowRihanna's Chic Stadium Look, Sharjah's Record Real Estate, and M2 ADGM's Crypto Integration
Headlines:- Rihanna Wows in Sporty-Chic Outfit and Emirati Jewellery at Yankee Stadium-Sharjah Real Estate Hits AED 18.6 Million Record-M2 ADGM Bank Account…
The Smashi Business ShowSaudi Arabia Prepares for FIFA World Cup 2034 with Fifteen Groundbreaking New Stadiums
Headlines:-Saudi Arabia Prepares for FIFA World Cup 2034 with Five Groundbreaking New Stadiums-Elon Musk Says Dubai Is Winning-Fake Job Interview Emails from…
The Smashi Business ShowUAE’s AR Hijab at Paris Olympics, McDonald’s Sales Drop, and Saudi Arabia’s 48-Team World Cup Bid
UAE’s AR Hijab at Paris Olympics, McDonald’s Sales Drop, and Saudi Arabia’s 48-Team World Cup Bid
The Smashi Business ShowUAE Issues First National Lottery License, Middle East Airlines Delay Flights to Beirut, Mall of the Emirates Receives $44.9 Million Upgrade
Headlines:-Historic Move: UAE Grants First License for National Lottery and Legal Gambling-Middle East Airlines delayed some flights to Beirut from Sunday to…
The Smashi Business ShowDubai Taxi Revenue Soars 14%, 'Inside Out 2' Breaks Animation Records, and Saudi Arabia Joins Global E-Commerce Pact
Headlines:- Dubai Taxi Company Reports 14% Revenue Growth, Reaches $297 Million-Inside Out 2 Becomes Biggest Animated Film Ever, Surpassing Frozen II Amid…
The Smashi Business Show120 Firms Move to Riyadh, Ryadh Office Market Growth, and Aldar Expansion in Dubai
Headlines:- Over 120 Foreign Companies Relocated to Riyadh in Q1 2024-Riyadh Office Market Stays Strong Amid Rising Rents and High Demand-Aldar Expands…
The Smashi Business ShowShahid X Launches Limited Edition Collection, Saudi Investors Target UK Property, and Dubai’s GDP Grows 3.2% to $31.3B
Headlines:-Shahid X Launches Limited Edition Collection Featuring Top Series-70%+ of Saudi Investors Eye UK Property Market-Dubai's GDP Up 3.2% to $31.3…
The Smashi Business ShowTech Turmoil, Saudi Growth Slowdown, and Dubai's Mental Health Initiative
Headlines:- Tech Glitch Sparks Cash Chaos at Starbucks: Digital Dependency Exposed-Saudi Arabia's GDP Growth to Lag Behind GCC Neighbors in 2024-Dubai…
The Smashi Business ShowBella Hadid vs. Adidas Stock Drop, AI Editor Criticism, Dubizzle's $120M Exit
Headlines: -Bella Hadid Takes Legal Action as Adidas Faces stock drop and Boycott Calls-Lifestyle Publication Faces Criticism Over AI Lifestyle Editor…
The Smashi Business ShowAdidas Drops Bella Hadid; Dubai Invests $300m in Transport Upgrade; Palazzo Versace Dubai Lists for $380M Amid Owner’s Financial Shift
Headlines:-Adidas Apologizes and Drops Bella Hadid from Campaign Amid Israel Backlash-Dubai Invests $300m in Public Transport Upgrade with 636 New…
The Smashi Business ShowInsights from Mohamed Aboulnaga Nagaty, Executive Chairman of Exits
Mohamed Nagaty he is a seasoned tech entrepreneur and venture builder with over 15 years of experience. He's currently the Executive Chairman of Exits, the…
The Smashi Business ShowUAE Businessman Khalaf Al Habtoor on Gratitude, Yusuf Omar on Mobile Journalism and Global Storytelling
-UAE Businessman Khalaf Al Habtoor Urges Emiratis to Appreciate Their Blessings Amidst UK Family Outing Decline-Careem Introduces 'Quick Electronics' with…
The Smashi Business ShowSaudi Airlines' $19B Airbus Order for 2026, Abu Dhabi GDP Up 3.3%, and Marjan Island's Residential Units Sold Out
-Saudi Airlines will receive its first deliveries from its $19 billion Airbus order in 2026, the largest in the Kingdom’s history-Abu Dhabi's GDP increased by…
The Smashi Business ShowDubai's New Residents Drive $16.34B Property Boom Amid $18.58 Chocolate Bars Surge
-Fix Dessert's $18.58 Chocolate Bars: The Sweet Investment That's Turning Heads-Dubai's New Residents Shift to Property Ownership Amid Rising Rents-UAE Leads…
The Smashi Business ShowSaudi ranks 2nd in job satisfaction, Dubai's 3D Abra, and Trump assassination attempt linked to Middle East business.
-Saudi Arabia Ranks Second in Salary and Job Security Satisfaction-Dubai Unveils World's First Electric Abra Built with 3D Printing Technology-Trump Towers on…
The Smashi Business ShowShahzad Younas, Founder & CEO of Muzmatch, Shares Insights on Modern Dating and Tech Innovation"
Shahzad Younas, Founder & CEO of Muzmatch, Shares Insights on Modern Dating and Tech Innovation"
The Smashi Business ShowMiddle East News Roundup: Record Dubai Mall Visits, Saudi Olympic Esports Deal, and Riyadh Air-Delta Partnership
Headlines:-Dubai Mall Sets New Visitor Record with 57 Million in First Half of 2024-Saudi Arabia Signs 12-Year deal to Host First Olympic Esports Games in…
The Smashi Business ShowRiyadh Plans Tallest Sports Tower, Swvl's $6.3M Deal with Etisalat Egypt, UAE Ranks Top 5 in 2024 Growth
Headlines: -Riyadh to Build World's Tallest Sports Tower-Swvl Strikes Gold: $6.3M Contract with Etisalat Egypt-UAE Ranks Among Top Five Fastest-Growing…
The Smashi Business ShowSaudi Aramco's Record Sale, Qatar Airways' GCC Packages, $500M Nile Project
Headlines: -Saudi Aramco's $12.35 Billion Share Sale: Largest Since Record IPO-Qatar Airways Unveils New Stopover Packages for GCC Travelers at $14 Per…
The Smashi Business ShowAir Kerala Launch, UAE's Electra Acquires 20% Stake in Egypt's Elsewedy Electric, Saudi Expats Boost
Headlines: -Dubai Entrepreneur Launches Low Cost Air Kerala, Targeting Affordable Flights for Indian Expats-UAE's Electra Acquires 20% Stake in Egypt's…
The Smashi Business ShowDubai Metro Grows, Saudi Vision 2030 Hits $753B, Eric Trump Expands in Middle East
Headlines: -Dubai's '20-Minute City' Vision Drives Metro Expansion To 140 Stations-Saudi Vision 2030 Boosted by all time high of $753bn in Liquidity-Eric Trump…
The Smashi Business ShowQatar's $5.5B Mega Park, Luxury Bag Costs, Abu Dhabi's Alpha Data IPO Plans
-Qatar is Launching a $5.5 Billion Mega Park: Bigger Than Disney-Armani and Dior Bags Cost $60 to Make, Sold for $2,600 Amid Labor Exploitation Raids-Abu…
The Smashi Business ShowADNOC Secures $733 Million Contract, Esports Record Prize, and Financial Crime Highlights 2023
Headlines: Adnoc Drilling lands a $733 million contract for three island rigsSaudi Arabia's Esports World Cup offers a record $60 million prize fundFinancial…
The Smashi Business ShowSaudi Minister Urges Aramco Investment; Talaat Moustafa Controversy; Egypt Tourism Surge
Headlines: "Those Who Miss Out on Aramco Shares Will Regret It," Says Saudi Minister as Kingdom Unearths Oil & Gas RichesControversy Sparks Over Talaat…
The Smashi Business ShowRTA Awards $117M Bridge Contract, Egypt Signs $33B Green Ammonia Deal, Trump's Jeddah Tower Sparks Conflict
Headlines: RTA Grants $117 Million Contract for Dubai Harbour to Sheikh Zayed Road Bridge ConstructionEgypt Signs Landmark $33Bn Green Ammonia Projects with…
The Smashi Business ShowDubai's $6.8B Initiative, UAE Growth, and Saudi Aramco's $25B Contracts
Headlines: Dubai's $6.8 Billion Initiative Aims to Attract $177 Billion in Investments by 2033-AE Economy Set for 4% Growth in 2024 Amid Global Economic…
The Smashi Business ShowSaudi Economy Update: Unemployment Decline, Aramco's $8.2B Acquisition, FTI Group Bankruptcy, and $22B Sports Market Investmen
Headlines: -Saudi Job Market Sees Gains: Men's Unemployment Drops, Women's Participation Up 35.8%-Aramco to Acquire 10% Stake in Renault-Geely JV Horse…
The Smashi Business ShowDubai's QUBE Invests $700M in Properties; Kingdom Leads Emerging Markets in Dollar Debt
Top Stories:-Dubai's QUBE Development to Invest $700 million in New Property Projects-Kingdom Tops Emerging Markets with 18.5% Share in Dollar Debt Issuance
The Smashi Business ShowSaudi Arabia Launches Summer 2024 Tourism Plan, Don Jr Handles Projects In Dubai And Oman, Shard Platform Allows Investors Co-Own Properties In Dubai
Top Stories:Saudi Arabia Launches Summer 2024 Tourism Plan With Visa Support, Free Flights & Tax-Free ShoppingDonald Junior Trump Is Working On Projects In…
The Smashi Business ShowSaudi's Vision 2030's $1.3T Cost, Qatar's Nvidia AI Deal, and Saudi's $181.5B Construction Growth Lead ME Developments
Headlines:Vision 2030 Could Cost Saudi Arabia $1.3 Trillion in Construction AloneQatar Signs Major AI Deal with Nvidia, Boosting Tech Capabilities in Five…
The Smashi Business ShowElie Habib on OSN+ Rebuild, UAE Lowers Inflation Forecast, Dubai Real Estate Prices Surge
Headlines:CEO Elie Habib shares osn+ rebuild story in Middle Eastern Tech MilestoneUAE Downgrades 2024 Inflation Forecast to 2.3%Dubai Real Estate Market…
The Smashi Business ShowSaudi Welcomes 300 Millionaires, Essar Invests $4.5B, PIF Plans $15B in Brazil
Top Stories TodaySaudi Arabia to Welcome 300 Millionaires with Strategic Investment InitiativesEssar Group Set to Invest $4.5 Billion in Low-Carbon Steel Plant…
The Smashi Business ShowAhmed Luxor and Amr Mansi, the people behind Shark Tank Egypt
Ahmed Luxor and Amr Mansi, the people behind Shark Tank Egypt explain the success of the show, the number 1 show in Egypt now entering its third season
The Smashi Business ShowEmirates Group announces, Fines For Influencers, Masdar to buy 67% stake
- Emirates Group announces 2023-24 results- Fines For Influencers In Abu Dhabi Announced- Masdar to buy 67% stake in Greece's Terna Energy
The Smashi Business ShowQStay Secured Funding, Impact BBDO Founder Passed Away, Riad Salameh's Arrest Warrant Cancelled
- UAE based hospitality platform QStay secures $4.6M- Impact BBDO founder Alain Khouri passes away- Germany cancels arrest warrant for Riad Salameh
The Smashi Business ShowNvidia’s The Most Valuable Company, Million Dollar Island Show, Patchi Founder Passes Away
Nvidia crosses $1 trillion most valuable company in the worldMillion Dollar Island ShowPatchi Founder Nizar Choucair Passes Away
The Smashi Business ShowSaudi Says No, Flying Taxis for Hajj, and a Boxing Ring In Saudi!
HeadlinesSaudi Arabia Ditches 50-Year Oil Deal with US, Unleashing Seismic Shift in Global CurrencySaudi Arabia launches self driving flying taxis for HajjPIF…