349 episodes
Smashi Business Show Augustus Media
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The Smashi Business Show is where Smashi interviews the business leaders who make a difference in this great city. From founders to CEO’s, we talk in depth about their industry, their business models and get to know what has made them successful, hosted by Lubna Hamdan
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X's Approval Controversy, $400m Dubai Mall Expansion, Hadid Sisters Donate $1M, Abu Dhabi Police Deny Fine Discount
X's formal approval of adult content has sparked controversy, while Dubai Mall plans a $400 million expansion to add 240 luxury stores and restaurants. The Hadid sisters donated $1 million to aid Palestinians in Gaza, and Abu Dhabi Police have denied rumors of a 50% traffic fine discount
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Cloning of Muzz’ dating app, Meta AI in the Gaza genocide, Aramco and the FT, and Disney boycots
Meta: Israel-Hamas misinformation likely AI-generated
‘Never trust an arab,‘ racist comments pile up in the financial times‘ comment section after Aramco story
Disney Boycott Casts Doubt on Pixar's Revival with Inside Out 2 -
Expats in Kuwait, Wall Street in Saudi, and Ethara’s big plans (exclusive)
Failed government planning, not expats, are Kuwait's main problem, says a politician, while Saudi and Kuwait have reopened talks about a high speed train between the two countries, emerging economies will receive $903BN inflows, Dubai's real estate sector saw $4.3BN in transactions, the Saudis wants Wall Street to come to them, and Instagram under fire for locking out Palestinian journalist Motaz Azaiza
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Nike, Burj Khalifa, Qatar Airways, and Lovin Dubai's acquisition
A customer has claimedd Nike cancelled his Free Palestine inscribed shoes, a $37.8M penthouse has broken records in the Burj Khalifa district, Qatar Airways has partnered with Elon Musk's startlink, and Lovin Dubai-owner Augustus Media has acquired Hello Qatar
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Drake & Schull, Pepsi's ad, the PIF, Telegraph deal, and Shark Tank Egypt
Scandal-ridden Drake and Schull sees 30% surge in shares, Pepsi’s “stay thirsty” ad sparks outrage amid boycotts, the PIF’s domestic focus spooks global asset managers, the Telegraph will be biggest loser after blocked sale according to the chief of the IMI, a Riyadh employee developed a chatbot to tackle choosing lunch, and footballer Mido takes his academy global after a Shark Tank win
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Sheikh Tahnoon, Oprah, Noon, and all about mortgages
Tech entrepreneur who sold startup to Noon speaks out on bullying, UAE and London funds back a Dubai mortgage platform in oversubscribed funding round, Sheikh Tahnoon’s IHC is eyeing a $5bn buyback to revive its stock, and Oprah, Idris Elba and will.i.am are among celebs in Saadiyat Cultural District's new campaign