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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 ShowNada El Amrani, Founder of Matia Natural
Today we're joined by Nada El Amrani, the founder of Matia Natural, a beauty brand with a strong commitment to redefining the concept of natural skincare…
The Smashi Business ShowDr Harmeek Singh, Founder Plan B group
Today we're joined by Dr Harmeek Singh, Founder of Plan B group. regarded as one of the UAE’s finest marketing and events company, with an award-winning…
The Smashi Business ShowWajdan Gul, CEO at Squatwolf
We're joined by Wajdan Gul, the CEO at Squatwolf. A gym wear brand, engineered for active life, from its fit to stitching to fabric with gym goers in…
The Smashi Business ShowYousef Albarqawi, co-Founder & CEO at Alfii
Today we're joined by Yousef Albarqawi, Co-Founder & CEO at Alfii. A digital HR management solution for startups and SMEs. Offering a place to manage employee…
The Smashi Business ShowJadd Elliot Dib, CEO of Pangaea X
Today were joined by Jadd Elliot Dib, CEO of Pangaea X, a digital platform that aims to bring together the world’s best data analysts and scientist freelancers…
The Smashi Business ShowCEO of Provident Estate - Loai Al Fakir
Today we’re joined by Loai Al Fakir the CEO of Provident Real Estate. A one stop shop for all things real estate Established in 2008, and has gone to become…
The Smashi Business ShowVinayak Mahtani, CEO at bnbme
With us today is Vinayak, CEO of Dubai-based bnbme. A luxury holiday home rental management company he co-founded with his wife, Shilpa, in Dubai in 2018…
The Smashi Business ShowKamal Reggad, CEO & Co-founder of RemotePass
With us on today's show is Kamal Reggad, CEO & Co-founder of RemotePass. An onboarding and payroll platform for remote teams. The all-in-one solution helps…
The Smashi Business ShowNaoufal El Ouali, Co-founder & COO at Obvious Technologies
With us on this episode of Dubai Works is Naoufal El Ouali, Co-founder & COO at Obvious Technologies. A pioneering Command & Control solutions editor for…
The Smashi Business ShowAsmara Nomani, CEO of ANC Global
Today we're joined by Asmara Nomani, the CEO of ANC Global. A leading HR consultancy firm in Dubai, specializing in delivering innovative and strategic people…
The Smashi Business ShowDr Sonia Ben Jaafar, CEO at The Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation
Today were joined by Dr Sonia Ben Jaafar, CEO at The Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation. The Foundation works actively in the United Arab Emirates and beyond to…
The Smashi Business ShowAisha Leitner, CEO at Party Camel
Today we're live with Aisha Leitner, CEO at Party Camel. A one-stop online party shop bringing its consumers the most inspiring, design-led partyware and…
The Smashi Business ShowJS Anand, Founder of Leva Hotels
With us on this episode of Dubai Works is JS Anand, the founder of Leva Hotels. A dynamic lifestyle hotel concept created to offer a fresh and more accessible…
The Smashi Business ShowJad Toubayly, Founder & CEO at Idealz
With us on Dubai Works this episode is Jad Toubayly, Founder & CEO at IdealzIDEALZ, a unique first -of its kind shop & win platform within the UAE…
The Smashi Business ShowLeo Dovbenko, CEO and Co-Founder of YallaMarket & YallaHub
Today we’re joined by Leo Dovbenko, CEO and Co-Founder of YallaMarket, aswell as YallaHub. YallaMarket is a Dubai-based ultra-fast grocery delivery service…
The Smashi Business ShowBruce Robertson, MENAP Managing Director at Jaguar Land Rover
With us today is Bruce Robertson, the MENAP Managing Director at Jaguar Land Rover, the multinational automobile manufacturer which produces luxury vehicles…
The Smashi Business ShowYasmin Farahmandy, Founder of Y Design Interiors
With us today is Yasmin Farahmandy the founder of Y Design Interiors. Yasmin set up YDesign during Covid and has built it up into a boutique interiors firm in…
The Smashi Business ShowCatherine Hoff, Co-founder & Managing Director at Genieology
With us today is Catherine Hoff, the Co-founder & Managing Director at Genieology. A cross-cultural product-led growth design agency, voted one of the fastest…
The Smashi Business ShowKhaled Ismail, CEO At ToughLove
Today we're with Khaled Ismail, the CEO At ToughLove. ToughLove provides business guidance that can be easily accessed by individuals who may have limited…
The Smashi Business ShowMohammed Tayem, Founder & CEO At Entourage
With us today is Mohammed Tayem, Founder & CEO At Entourage. A regional creative, events, and brand marketing agency, steeped in middle eastern…
The Smashi Business ShowSandra Helou, CCO of Metapolis
Welcome back to Dubai Works, today were joined by Sandra Helou, THE CCO of Metapolis. A 'Metaverse as a Service Platform' built on a world-renowned technology…
The Smashi Business ShowRene Morgan, The COO & CO Founder at Hayi App
Today we’re joined by Rene Morgan, the COO & CO Founder of Hayi App. A private social network for neighbourhoods in the UAE. And serves as a way for…
The Smashi Business ShowSam Huber, CEO at Landvault
With us on this episode of Dubai Works is Sam Huber, CEO of Landvault. The largest property developers in the metaverse, with a portfolio of over 200…
The Smashi Business ShowAhmed Gaber, Chief Executive Officer at Entertainer
On today’s episode of Dubai Works were joined by Ahmed Gaber, Chief Executive Officer at The ENTERTAINER. An app with over 6 million users, where you can find…
The Smashi Business ShowDubai Lynx Special: The Festival Bringing Together The MENA's Greatest Creatives
This episode of Dubai Works is in partnership with Dubai Lynx, MENA's largest gathering in the creative marketing community. We start off the episode speaking…
The Smashi Business ShowAli Gargash, Managing Director at AJG Holding
Today were joined by Ali Gargash, the Managing Director at AJG Holding. A leading investment company that has been serving for the last 30 years. Covering and…
The Smashi Business ShowFarid Samji, CEO at EWINGS (Mahzooz)
Farid Samji, CEO at EWINGS, the managing operator of Mahzooz, the GCC’s first-ever digital weekly draw granting participants the chance to win…
The Smashi Business ShowNic Watson, Co-Founder of Udrive
Today We're joined by Nic Watson, Co-Founder of Udrive, Welcome to the Show.Topics Covered- Mobility Solutions for Better Cities in MENA- What are the drivers…
The Smashi Business ShowDeborah Henning, Fashion Guru & Serial Entrepreneur
Today we're joined by Deborah Henning. A Fashion Guru, Serial Entrepreneur, Mentor & Speaker whos worked with renowned names in retail and fashion including…
The Smashi Business ShowSudipt Shah, Founder & CEO Digital of Things
Today we’re joined by Sudipt Shah, Founder & CEO at Digital of Things. The leading user research and experience design agency in the Middle East.Topics:Digital…
The Smashi Business ShowLily Hoa Nguyen - Founder & Executive Chef of Vietnamese Foodies
Today on Dubai Works, we will be speaking to the Owner and Executive Chef of Vietnamese Foodies Lily Hoa Nguyen. Since opening doors to its first location in…
The Smashi Business ShowMarc-Andre Sola, Chairman of 1291 Group
Today we’re joined by Marc-Andre Sola, Chairman of 1291 Group. A financial services group, offering tailor-made wealth protection plans to private individuals…
The Smashi Business ShowMarwan Chaar Co-CEO at Kavak
With us today is Marwan Chaar, the Co-CEO at Kavak. A disruptive automotive brand looking to change how pre-owned cars are bought and sold in the…
The Smashi Business ShowNora Hameidani, founder of Barre Effect
Topics:The Story of Barre EffectThe Fitness Industry And MarketplaceBarre Effect's future plans
The Smashi Business ShowCyrus Rustom, Co-Founder of Boxica
Today we're joined by Cyrus Rustom, the co-founder of Boxica. A fitness and wellness center that opened up during the height of the pandemic, placing as much…
The Smashi Business ShowMuneeb Mushtaq CEO and Co-Founder At Airzai Aroma
With us today is Muneeb Mushtaq, the CEO and Co-Founder of Airzai Aroma, who have recently launched their flagship product. A smart-home fragrance diffuser…
The Smashi Business ShowCo-founder Ali Hashemi, Glucare.Health
Ali Hashemi, the Co-Founder of Glucare.Health, the first hybrid Digital Therapeutics Human vertically integrated diabetes platform of its…
The Smashi Business ShowLeyla Azizova, co-founder of WEMA Health
With us today is Leyla Azizova, co-founder of WEMA Health. A digital health start-up aiming to tackle the rising obesity rates in The Middle East.Topics:- The…
The Smashi Business ShowWalid Shihabi, Co-Founder and CSO of Keyper
Welcome back to another episode of Dubai Works, today we're joined by Walid Shihabi, the co-founder and CSO at Keyper. UAE’s first-of-its-kind PropTech app…
The Smashi Business ShowRupert J Connor, Founding Partner at Abacus Financial Consultants
With us today is Rupert Connor, an expert financial planning fiduciary adviser and one of the founding partners at Abacus Financial Consultants, an…
The Smashi Business ShowOla Hesselroth, CEO at Euvic UAE
We’re joined today by Ola Hesselroth, the CEO at Euvic. An IT Services Consultancy firm. Creating digital products, infrastructures, software and…
The Smashi Business ShowEP 194: Dr Adil Alzarooni, Founder of Citizens School
Our guest today is Dr Adil Alzarooni, Founder of Citizens School Dubai. Citizens focuses on each child’s unique requirements. Empowering them with choices to…
The Smashi Business ShowCyrus Alavi, Founder and CEO At Nüwater
With us today is Cyrus Alavi, Founder and CEO At Nüwater, a homegrown sustainable beverage brand, battling the ever-growing issue of single-use plastics within…
The Smashi Business ShowDr Sharifa Abdulqader, owner & manager & Speedy Comics Cafe
Today we're joined by Dr Sharifa Abdulqader, the owner of Speedy Comics Cafe, inspired by movies and pop culture, as a destination to unwind and share…
The Smashi Business ShowKarl Escritt, CEO and Co-founder Of Like Digital
Today we’re joined by Karl Escritt, the CEO At Like Digital. An award-winning agency offering digital transformation services to the world’s leading retail and…
The Smashi Business ShowCaroline Ralston, Founder of Proposal Boutique
With us today on Dubai Works is Caroline Ralston, Founder of Proposal Boutique. The UAE’s first proposal planning business, founded in 2014, after noticing a…
The Smashi Business ShowBella Arcari-Bowler, CEO At Jungle Haus Films
With us today is Bella Arcari-Bowler, the CEO at Jungle Haus Films. A media production house in Dubai, with a specialization in visual storytelling, Jungle…
The Smashi Business ShowRichard Fitzgerald, CEO At Augustus Media
This episode of Dubai Works was a little different. Richard Fitzgerald sat on the opposite side of the table and was interviewed on Augustus Media by Hala…
The Smashi Business ShowShereen Tawfiq, CEO at Balinca
With us today on Dubai Works is Shereen Tawfiq, the CEO at Balinca. A company empowering women entrepreneurs by teaching them the fundamentals of financial…
The Smashi Business ShowJean-Pierre Mondalek, CEO At Houza
With us today is Jean-Pierre Mondalek, the CEO at Houza. A Dubai-based property portal, built with simplicity in mind, whilst still proving all the necessary…
The Smashi Business ShowNiousha Ehsan, CEO At LINKVIVA
With us on Dubai Works is Niousha Ehsan, the CEO at LINKVIVA. An award-winning and globally recognized events company with offices in Dubai and London…
The Smashi Business ShowMichael Askew, the Co-Founder & CEO At ASKWHO
With us on this episode of Dubai Works is Michael Askew, the Co-Founder & CEO At ASKWHO. A UAE-based mobile app that brings like-minded people together through…
The Smashi Business ShowMr. Atif Rahman, Founder & Chairman at ORO24 Developments
With us today is Atif Rahman, the founder & chairman at ORO24 Developments. A real estate firm that specializes in developments, facility Management, and…
The Smashi Business ShowVincenzo Minore, CEO at TGC Holding (Sisters, N.bar, 1847)
Today on Dubai Works, we have Vincenzo Minore, the CEO at TGC Holding, comprising of beauty, wellness and grooming companies under it's belt. Including…
The Smashi Business ShowStuart Rees Jones, CEO at Camps International
With us, today on Dubai Works is Stuart Rees Jones. The CEO at Camps International, a worldwide volunteer travel operator founded in 2002. And to date, has…
The Smashi Business ShowChatri Sityodtong, Founder One Championship
Today we're joined by Chatri Sityodtong, the founder One Championship. One of the largest sports media platforms, broadcasting to over 150 countries around…
The Smashi Business ShowAbeer Raza, Co-Founder and CMO at TekRevol
With us on today's episode is Abeer Raza, the co-founder and CMO at Tekrevol, a digital solutions provider company, initiated with the aim to provide tech…
The Smashi Business ShowJad Hamadeh, Founder & CEO at HD Smartglass
Today we're joined by Jad Hamadeh, the founder and CEO of HD Smartglass. A UAE based Glass, Aluminium and Smart Products and Services Company. Executing…
The Smashi Business ShowSachinn J Laala, CEO at Liquid
Today we have Sachinn J Laala, the CEO at Liquid. A homegrown UAE brand, and the Middle East's first independent agency fully dedicated to Commerce that has…
The Smashi Business ShowMatt Toogood, Co-Founder of Raw Coffee
On today's episode of Dubai Works, were joined by Matt TooGood, the co-founder of Raw Coffee Company. The UAE’s first roastery to offer 100% organic and…