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, Ward Ahmed, and Wael Hossam El Din.

9H AGO

Fires at Borouge Facility, Telegram Use Surges in Iran, Abu Dhabi Takes Stake in Insight Partners

Today’s episode covers fires at Abu Dhabi’s Borouge facility, Pavel Durov’s claim that millions in Iran still use Telegram despite a ban, and Abu Dhabi’s quiet stake in venture capital firm Insight Partners.

3 min
1D AGO

Debris from intercepted Iranian missile hits Oracle Dubai office

Today’s episode covers rising regional tensions impacting tech infrastructure in the UAE, Khalaf Al Habtoor’s response to Jeffrey Sachs’ warning on Dubai, and growing backlash over war-related betting platforms like Polymarket.

3 min
2D AGO

Oracle Attack, Fake Musk Saudi Talks, Dubai Property Surge

HEADLINES: • The Oracle Attack in Dubai Is Fake News • SpaceX in Talks With Saudi PIF for $5 Billion IPO Investment • Dubai Property Market Defies War Jitters With $5 Billion Sales Surge

32 min
3D AGO

UAE SMEs, Iran Travel Curbs, Newcastle Profit

HEADLINES:• Majid Al Futtaim Opens Malls to UAE SMEs• UAE Airlines Restrict Iranian Travel• Saudi-Backed Newcastle Reports ProfitNewsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

29 min
4D AGO

Whoop Funding, IHC India Deal, Bezos AI Push

HEADLINES:• Gulf Sovereign Funds Invest in Whoop• Abu Dhabi’s IHC Is Investing Nearly $1 Billion in an Indian Finance Company• Jeff Bezos Recently Visited the Gulf to Raise CapitalNewsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

33 min
5D AGO

Iran Drone Attack Dubai Trump War Funding Gulf Billions

HEADLINES: • DUBAI APPROVES AED 1 BILLION ECONOMIC BOOST PACKAGE • TRUMP EYES GULF CASH TO FUND IRAN WAR • US DEFENSE SECRETARY'S BROKER SOUGHT DEFENSE STOCK INVESTMENT BEFORE IRAN STRIKE • IRANIAN DRONE STRIKES KUWAITI TANKER OFF DUBAI COAST

16 min
6D AGO

UAE Resilient, Iran Attacks, Gulf Growth, FII Miami, Aluminium Risk

HEADLINES: • UAE Remains Open And Resilient Despite Attacks, Minister Says • Big Money Speaks: $16B Cain CEO Sees Gulf Winning Long-Term • FII Priority Summit Miami 2026: Key Takeaways • Iran Strikes Hit Gulf Aluminium Giants, Production Risks Emerge

22 min
MAR 29

Mubadala Signals Strength, Ninja Eyes IPO, Saudi Oil Reroutes Amid Hormuz Disruption

Today’s episode covers major developments shaping global markets—from Mubadala’s strategy amid regional tensions to Saudi startup Ninja’s IPO ambitions, and how Saudi Arabia is rerouting oil flows as the Strait of Hormuz faces disruption.

3 min

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11/20/2020

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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, Ward Ahmed, and Wael Hossam El Din.