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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 ShowPIF initiates talks to acquire the kingdom's national carrier Saudia
Top Stories Today:PIF initiates talks to acquire the kingdom's national carrier SaudiaApple is discussing using Google's divisive gemini to boost Iphone AINobu…
The Smashi Business ShowRussian elections in Dubai, Bahrainis boycott local chef, and Iraqi cross-border e-commerce
Thousands of Russians lined up outside the embassy in Dubai to vote over the weekend, while Bahrainis were busy calling out a local chef for her zionist…
The Smashi Business ShowMade in Arabia: The Historic Rise of the World's Most Valuable Company
Aramco's story represents both national prosperity and global energy transformation.
The Smashi Business ShowElon Musk, Sharjah rents, Airbnb scandal and the US Golden Visa
He's on the offence again - this time towards Sam Altman's OpenAI. Elon Musk called it "a lie" as he released his chatbot as open-source to compete with…
The Smashi Business ShowTelegram's profits, Saudi football, Dubai's chess club, and paying rents online
Telegram's Pavel Durov said the app has been valued at $30BN, while Saudi's football club Al Nassr is itself gaining traction, and Dubai's chess club founded…
The Smashi Business ShowPiers Morgan, Saudi Aramco, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Strip Clubs
From divisive presenter Piers Morgan dropping his show on TalkTV to do YouTube only, to Saudi's Aramco paying dividends despite a drop in profits, and…
The Smashi Business ShowDubai's $429 Million Parkin IPO
Ministry Steps Up to Protect UAE Consumers, Dubai's $429 Million Parkin IPO Sells Out In Minutes, Sky Kurtz, Founder and CEO of Pure Harvest Smart Farms.
The Smashi Business ShowMade in Arabia: The Rise and Fall of Saudi Oger Ltd in Saudi Arabia's Construction Sector
The story of Saudi Oger Ltd exemplifies the unpredictable nature of success and failure in Saudi Arabia's construction industry. It started with a rapid ascent…
The Smashi Business ShowSaudi's robot scandal, Etihad's IPO and Ronaldo's impact on Al Nasser
Description: Saudi Arabia’s first man robot didn’t leave a great first impression, while Etihad expects to exceed last year’s annual profits this year as it…
The Smashi Business ShowStarbucks job cuts, Bitcoin and gold rise, and Google for Gaza
Top Stories Today:Starbucks Middle East franchisee AlShaya to cut over 2,000 jobs: ReutersA Google engineer has the entire world talking about him. Find out…
The Smashi Business ShowNoor Sweid on Tabby, AWS’ $5BN in KSA, and Alabbar with Ambani
At Leap in Saudi this week, Noor Sweid of Global Ventures said the VC made 7.4 times their initial investment from startup Tabby, while AWS announced it will…
The Smashi Business ShowPalestine Cola, Emarat’s naming rights, and Muslim Pro
Top Stories Today:Two Swedish brothers have launched a Palestinian Coca-Cola alternative Emarat offers up naming rights for 31 of its titles MD of Muslim Pro…
The Smashi Business ShowMade In Arabia: Arabtec's Journey: From Ambitious Beginnings to Challenging Decline
Founded in 1975 by Riad Kamal, Arabtec soared with ambitious projects, shaping the region's skyline. Yet, its journey was fraught with challenges, navigating…
The Smashi Business ShowWeb Summit Qatar takeaways, Dubai's own Andrew Tate, and Saudi's Princess Lamia
Top Stories Today:Web summit Qatar Takeaways Saudi princess lamia calls the kingdoms transformation a release Bahrain Beban helps another UAE Startup raise…
The Smashi Business ShowWeb Summit Special: Souq’s Ronaldo Mouchawar, Botim’s CEO, and Bitcoin’s surge
The Souq co-founder said on stage at the Web Summit Qatar that global startups will look to the region in a market shift, while Abdullah Abu Sheikh who…
The Smashi Business ShowWeb Summit Special: Fadi Ghandour to the West: "We want to be respected"
We don't need your money or your preaching, is Fadi Ghandour's message to the West at the Web Summit in Doha, as the Aramex founder and Wamda Capital tells…
The Smashi Business ShowDubai Billionaire “Abu Sabah” Was Reportedly Arrested On Charges Of Fraud
Top Stories Today:Dubai Billionaire “Abu Sabah” Was Reportedly Arrested On Charges Of FraudScaling Regional Homegrown Businesses Abroad With Wok Boyz
The Smashi Business ShowMade In Arabia: From Dreams to Destinations, Majid Al Futtaim's Visionary Empire
Majid Al Futtaim's journey is a story of visionary leadership, relentless innovation and a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the Middle East…
The Smashi Business ShowNvidia adds $277BN to market cap, Google’s Gemini scandal, and Emirates’ Wimbledon win
A serial entrepreneur, he helped thousands of companies set up operations in the UAE. But Jigar Sagar tells us founders launch startups for vanity purposes…
The Smashi Business ShowSlice founders on making money from splitting the bill
The B2B2C payment solutions startup helps users and restaurants tackle the challenges of time consuming bill payments
The Smashi Business ShowStep special: Palestinian tech resilience with Walid Shihabi
Ex-investment banker and co-founder of Keyper joins Smashi at Step Conference to discuss navigating challenges ranging from liquidity to resilience in times of…
The Smashi Business ShowThe dating app that requires your credit score
Top Stories Today:The UAE will exit a watchdog’s dirty money list following a clamp down on illicit financial activityNew dating apps are setting higher credit…
The Smashi Business ShowDubai developers are headed to RAK, Rothschild bets on Riyadh, and Lovin Dubai’s CEO on why he isn't ready to exit just yet
Top Stories TodayProperty developer Danube is eyeing expansion into RAK in line with the opening of casinos Paris-based bank Rothschild has opened a new office…
The Smashi Business ShowSam Altman’s plan for UAE, Dubai’s Shark Tank is tanking, and a special football segment
Top Stories Today:OpenAI’s Sam Altman wants to turn UAE into AI testing groundExperience the Future of Tech at Step Conference 2024Dubai brokers have 3 days to…
The Smashi Business ShowCrypto exists are low but investors don’t care, Saudi’s new law won’t protect journalists, and all about scams with tech guru Yuri Dvoinos
Top Stories Today:Saudi passes law protecting whistleblowers Experience the Future of Tech at Step Conference 2024: A Must-Attend Event for Tech Enthusiasts!…
The Smashi Business ShowZuckerberg slams Apple, Tucker Carlson's Dubai episode, and the Business of Love
Top Stories Today:Zuckerberg says Meta’s Quest is not only the better product, but is ‘like 7 times less expensive’Brand ME Summit 2024 - Elevate Your Future…
The Smashi Business Show‘Mob of thugs’ - Dubai crypto boss slams FinCEN after financial crime allegations
Topics Covered Today:‘Mob of thugs’ - Dubai crypto boss slams FinCEN after financial crime allegationsJordan’s Sowt Media acquires Dubai-based podcast platform…
The Smashi Business ShowExclusive: Alex Mubert CSO and Co-Founder of DELIVERED
Top Stories Today:Hala Taxi accident that Dubai passenger claims to have left her paralysed raises questions about ride-hailing company liabilityEmirates CMO…
The Smashi Business ShowEgypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris employs convicted ex-Abraaj exec Mustafa Abdel Wadood in Dubai office
Top Stories:Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris employs convicted ex-Abraaj exec Mustafa Abdel Wadood in Dubai officeJessica Kahawaty cancels Starbucks-MamaRita…
The Smashi Business ShowReddit users aren’t optimistic about it’s up and coming IPO expected to be valued at $5BN
Top Stories Today:Reddit users aren’t optimistic about it’s up and coming IPO expected to be valued at $5BNSnapchat’s Dubai office has been affected by a 10%…
The Smashi Business ShowMeta will pay investors its first dividend in March as shares soared 14% overnight
Top Stories Today:Meta will pay investors its first dividend in March as shares soared 14% overnightSaudi to create 39,000 tech jobs with new PIF-backed…
The Smashi Business ShowDubai launches programme to help retired citizens in another move to support Emiratis
Top Stories:Dubai launches programme to help retired citizens in another move to support EmiratisAbu Dhabi’s Pure Health acquires 25% stake in Saudi Medical…
The Smashi Business ShowThe apps that tell users which Israeli products, companies to boycott
Top Stories TodayThe apps that tell users which Israeli products, companies to boycottEgyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris slams government for delay of pound…
The Smashi Business ShowExclusive: Saudi mulls 100% foreign property ownership in Mecca, Medina: sources
Exclusive: Saudi mulls 100% foreign property ownership in Mecca, Medina: sourcesArrested for corruption: CEO of AlUla’s Royal CommissionToday's Guest: Julie…
The Smashi Business ShowAbraaj’s Abdel-Wadood back in Dubai as he dines in DIFC
Top Stories Covered:Abraaj’s Abdel-Wadood back in Dubai as he dines in DIFC - did the former managing partner of the now defunct-private equity company get…
The Smashi Business ShowA Conversation with Toufic Kreidieh, the Visionary Behind Brands For Less Group
In today’s episode:Alcohol News ‘inaccurate,’ Saudis say on X as the kingdom opens first liquor storeThe UAE’s controversial diversity quota has been put on…
The Smashi Business ShowAlcohol in Saudi Arabia: conservative kingdom to open first shop in Riyadh
Topics CoveredAlcohol in Saudi Arabia: conservative kingdom to open first shop in RiyadhSalt Bae under fire for $100,000 Dubai dinner billKingdom sees more…
The Smashi Business ShowDubai and Abu Dhabi are competing for tourists as Yas spends more on advertising
Topics Covered:Dubai and Abu Dhabi are competing for tourists as Yas spends more on advertisingHuda Kattan signs with a talent agency but why would she need…
The Smashi Business ShowHabib Al Mulla faces backlash for suggesting higher Salik tolls in Dubai
Topics Covered: Habib Al Mulla faces backlash for suggesting higher Salik tolls in DubaiDubai developer to select tenants through an invite-only auctionAudi…
The Smashi Business ShowWith the UAE leading IPOs in GCC, is it time for regional exchanges to merge?
Topics Covered:Salik should double fees in Dubai's central business district: Habib Al Mulla With the UAE leading IPOs in GCC, is it time for regional…
The Smashi Business ShowAbdulla Al Kamda, Founder Of Homie
Abdulla al KamdaWelcome back to another episode of Dubai Works. Our guest for today is Abdulla al kamda, founder of homie. Homie is a cashback platform that…
The Smashi Business ShowTalal Thabet, CEO Haltia.AI
Welcome back to another episode of Dubai Works. Our guest for today is Talal Thabet, CEO of Haltia.AI. With its default avatars, Halford and Tiana, Haltia is…
The Smashi Business ShowArmin Moradi, Co-Founder & CEO of Qashio,
Welcome back to another episode of Dubai Works. Our guest for today is Armin Moradi, a Co - founder and CEO of Qashio. Armin brings insights into overcoming…
The Smashi Business ShowHala Al Shammari | By Hala
Hala Al Shammari, raised in Dubai, is a fashion designer and founder of homegrownfashion label BY - HALA. With a dream of pursuing her own clothing line…
The Smashi Business ShowJamie Douglas-Hamilton, Co-Founder of Actiph Water
Actiph Water is Europe’s leading alkaline ionised water,supercharged to a pH of 9, helping you charge up andachieve more every day. Made with British spring…
The Smashi Business ShowMark Abraham | CEO & Founder Shackle
10 years in hotel industry. Founders of the Future Fellow (part of Founders Forum). Part of a global hotelier alumni. Graduate of the Shannon College of Hotel…
The Smashi Business ShowVadim Fedotov, CEO and founder of Bioniq
Vadim Fedotov has charted a diverse path from his early days as a professional basketball player with the German National Team and in the USA, to his foray…
The Smashi Business ShowErim Kaur | CEO And Founder Of By Erim
Erim Kaur is the CEO and Founder of ByErim, an award-winning, luxury hair and beard care brand based and manufactured in the UK - 100% natural, vegan…
The Smashi Business ShowRizwan Kassim, CEO and Owner Of Rikas Hospitality Group
RIKAS Hospitality Group is a collection of award-winning restaurants and cafes primarily based in Dubai.Founded seven years ago by Parisian visionary Rizwan…
The Smashi Business ShowChris Shaw, Chief Executive Officer | Mimojo
- The Story Of Mimojo- The Marketplace- Future of Mimojo
The Smashi Business ShowMohammed Ridwan - Pluto Co-founder & COO
Today we're joined by Mohammed Ridwan - Pluto Co-founder & COO,Mohammed Ridwan has played a pivotal role in leading the UAE's premier spend management platform…
The Smashi Business ShowSohaib Masood, the CEO & Master Franchise Partner of Pepe’s Piri Piri
Today we're joined by Sohaib Masood, the CEO & Master Franchise Partner of Pepe’s Piri Piri, Mr Masood has successfully brought one of the UK’s fastest growing…
The Smashi Business ShowVish Narain, Executive Chairman of TruDoc
Vish Narain, the new Executive Chairman of TruDoc, a leading Telemedicine provider in the UAE, who maintains his role as Managing Partner of Pulsar Capital, a…
The Smashi Business ShowManu Abraham, Managing Director and Co- Founder, Aujan Interior Decoration LLC
Manu Abraham Managing Director and cofounder Aujan Interior Decoration LLCToday we're joined by Manu Abraham Managing Director and cofounder Aujan Interior…
The Smashi Business ShowMatt Higgins, Co-founder & Chairman of RSE Ventures
Today we're joined by Matt Higgins, Co-founder & Chairman of RSE Ventures,he is also a Guest Shark on TV Show: Shark Tank and his book Burn the Boats is a NY…
The Smashi Business ShowAdnaan Jassat, Founder and CEO at Thriller
Today we're joined by Adnaan Jassat, founder and CEO at Thriller, the largest marketplace for sneakers and apparel in the Middle East.Topics:- The Story Of…
The Smashi Business ShowKhaled Nuseibeh, CEO At Hala
[E239: Khaled Nuseibeh, CEO At Hala]Today we’re live with Khaled Nuseibeh, CEO At Hala. Dubai's most affordable and convenient e-hailing taxi…
The Smashi Business ShowDubai Works - Dennis de Rond, founder of Skyne
With us today is Dennis de Rond, founder of Skyne. A strategic branding and design agency that has been growing businesses in the MENA region for the past 15…
The Smashi Business ShowDavid Balfour, Co-Founder at LIGHTBLUE
Today we're speaking to David Balfour, the co-founder at LIGHTBLUE. A creative experience agency that has been the mastermind behind some of the biggest stunts…
The Smashi Business ShowPurvi Munot, the CEO & Co-Founder of SAV
Purvi Munot, the CEO & Co-Founder of SAV. A homegrown hyper-personalized fintech app launched in 2022 to bring relevance and sustainability to personal…