The Smashi Business Show

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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 and Ward Ahmed.

  1. Luma AI Expands to Riyadh, Clara Acquired & Aeras CEO

    15H AGO

    Luma AI Expands to Riyadh, Clara Acquired & Aeras CEO

    HEADLINES: • US AI firm Luma AI opens Riyadh hub to advance Arabic-native AI with HUMAIN • UAE legaltech pioneer Clara acquired by Singapore’s Ascentium • Smashi Business Show Guest: Demetrios Bradshaw - CEO Of Aeras Aviation

    23 min
  2. MGX Backs OpenAI & xAI | Mo Gawdat AI Dating App | DP World Returns

    1D AGO

    MGX Backs OpenAI & xAI | Mo Gawdat AI Dating App | DP World Returns

    HEADLINES: • Abu Dhabi’s MGX Builds Stakes in OpenAI, xAI, and Anthropic, Cementing Role in Global AI Race  • Ex-Google X Executive Mo Gawdat Launches AI Dating App Focused on Lasting Relationships  • UK and Canadian Funds Resume DP World Investments After Leadership Shake-Up

    19 min
  3. Smashi Business Show Live with Foodics Founder Ahmad AlZaini from STEP Dubai 2026

    3D AGO

    Smashi Business Show Live with Foodics Founder Ahmad AlZaini from STEP Dubai 2026

    Smashi Business Show Live with Foodics Founder Ahmad AlZaini from STEP Dubai 2026

    29 min
  4. Emaar Earnings Surge; Saudi Investment Shakeup; Sawiris Youth Jobs Push

    4D AGO

    Emaar Earnings Surge; Saudi Investment Shakeup; Sawiris Youth Jobs Push

    HEADLINES: • Emaar Posts Record 2025 Results as Revenue Jumps 44% With Highest-Ever Sales  • Saudi Arabia names PIF head Fahad Al-Saif as new investment minister • Naguib Sawiris Backs UAE Digital School Plan to Train 100,000 Egyptian Youth

    33 min
  5. Live From Step Dubai Day 2 Smashi Business Proud Media Partner At STEP

    5D AGO

    Live From Step Dubai Day 2 Smashi Business Proud Media Partner At STEP

    Live From Step Dubai Day 2 Smashi Business Proud Media Partner At STEP

    8 min
  6. Live From Step Dubai Day 1 Smashi Business Proud Media Partner At STEP

    6D AGO

    Live From Step Dubai Day 1 Smashi Business Proud Media Partner At STEP

    Live From Step Dubai Day 1 Smashi Business Proud Media Partner At STEP

    8 min
  7. Vision 2030 Shift, Americana Deal & Mubadala Exit

    FEB 10

    Vision 2030 Shift, Americana Deal & Mubadala Exit

    HEADLINES:• Smashi Business Show live from Web Summi Qatar 2026 - Day 2• Disney CEO Bob Iger just revealed the location of Disneyland Abu Dhabi. • Saudi Arabia's PIF Lifts Year-Long Ban on PwC Advisory Services • Saudi Arabia Plans to Expand Premium Residency Program to Ultra-WealthyNewsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8 Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

    19 min
  8. Emirates $10B Loss, G42 AI Vietnam, Giannis Backs Kalshi

    FEB 9

    Emirates $10B Loss, G42 AI Vietnam, Giannis Backs Kalshi

    HEADLINES: • Emirates Misses $10 Billion in Revenue Due to Aircraft Delays • Abu Dhabi’s G42 to Build AI Data Centers in Vietnam  • Giannis Antetokounmpo Joins Lebanese founder Tarek's Kalshi as Shareholder  • Step Dubai 2026 Appoints Augustus Media as Official Media Partner

    13 min
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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 and Ward Ahmed.

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