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25:53

AWS War Damage, Emaar’s $1.2B Dividend, Macklemore...

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2026/09/17

HEADLINES:• AWS cannot restore Bahrain data centre, UAE data zone access• Dubai developer Emaar's board approves Dh4.4 billion special dividend for shareholders• The Giving Movement CEO Weighs In on Macklemore FalloutNewsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

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28:59

Syria $200B Economy, Saudi Stadium & Al-Nassr Takeover

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2026/09/16

HEADLINES:• Syria’s Al Sharaa Targets $200 Billion Economy in Free-Market Push• Qatari Billionaire Moutaz Al-Khayyat Wins $221 Million Saudi Stadium Contract• RedBird Meets PIF to Evaluate Takeover Bid for Al-Nassr FC

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17:00

Arab Media Summit 2026, DP World Fleet, Saudi Rare...

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2026/09/15

HEADLINES:• Arab Media Summit 2026 kicks off in Dubai• DP World is expanding its truck fleet by 40%, from 700 to 1,000 vehicles,• Saudi Arabia Discovers 110 Million Tonnes of Rare Earth Ore and UraniumNewsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

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13:38

Iran Oil Threat, UAE-Iran BRICS Talks & Dubai Tourism...

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2026/09/14

HEADLINES:• US President: We may stay in Iran and "keep the oil"• UAE and Iran leadership meet at BRICS Summit in New Delhi• Dubai Tourism Rebounds as Visitors and Hotel Demand SurgeNewsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

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5:50

OpenAI Delays IPO, BRICS Calls for Restraint and...

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2026/09/13

In this episode of the Smashi Business Show, we look at why OpenAI is holding off on an IPO as Sam Altman raises concerns over AI safety. We also unpack BRICS’ call for restraint in the Middle East as regional tensions weigh on trade and energy markets, before heading to China, where Mubadala is taking a minority stake in Luckin Coffee as part of a USD 1 billion transaction.

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4:34

Saudi Pipeline, Apple Gaza Scrutiny & Claude Weapons

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2026/09/12

Saudi Arabia shuts its East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack from Iraq, an Israeli Air Force post puts Apple’s Israel ties back under scrutiny, and Anthropic says Claude was used to help develop guided weapons in Yemen. Here’s what matters across energy, technology and regional security.

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56:02

UAE’s €40B Bet, Musk’s Tunnels, UpScrolled’s Issam...

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2026/09/11

HEADLINES:• UAE Announces €40 Billion Investment Push Into Germany• Elon Musk’s The Boring Company plans 150km of tunnels in UAE, raises $3 billion• UpScrolled Founder Issam Hijazi on Palestine, Censorship and Big TechNewsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

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16:48

UAE Hormuz Red Line, Saudi Settlement Ban, Bahrain...

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2026/09/10

HEADLINES:• Saudi Arabia And Arab, Muslim States Welcome UK Ban On Israeli Settlement Goods• UAE Says Strait Of Hormuz Is A ‘Red Line’• Bahrain Airshow Cancelled As Iran War Continues• Replit Founder Reveals How a Company Walkout Sparked a Billion-Dollar AI TurnaroundNewsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

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32:33

LIV Golf Bankruptcy, AD Ports Buyout & Autonomous...

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2026/09/09

HEADLINES:• Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Files for Bankruptcy After PIF Pulls Funding• L’imad unit has satisfied nearly all conditions to take AD Ports private• Freely Founder Ian Ohan on Building the Infrastructure for Autonomous MobilityNewsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

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37:40

Adidas Backlash, ADNOC Dangote Deal & Sajwani Data...

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2026/09/08

HEADLINES:• Adidas Arabia Apologizes After Single Shoe Ad Featuring Ex-Israeli Soldier• ADNOC Eyes Stake in Dangote Refinery Ahead of $1.6 Billion IPO: Bloomberg• Hussain Sajwani Opens Türkiye Data Centre With VodafoneNewsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

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19:49

Saudi Nuclear Deal, G42 AI Push & Mubadala’s $3B Bet

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2026/09/07

HEADLINES:• Saudi Nuclear Deal Could Open Door To Uranium Enrichment Of Nearly 20%• G42 Explores Selling Majority Stake To US Companies Amid AI Chip Push• Mubadala Capital Joins $3 Billion Crusoe Funding Round At $30 Billion ValuationNewsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

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4:21

Hormuz Escalation, Egypt’s $2.1B Refining Push, and...

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2026/09/06

In this episode of the Smashi Business Show, we examine Iran's targeted strikes against oil tankers and U.S. naval assets in the Strait of Hormuz following American attacks. We then look at Egypt's $2.1 billion plan to build two fuel oil conversion complexes in Suez to boost local diesel production and curb imports. Finally, we break down how Saudi AI firm HUMAIN, backed by PIF, is assembling an elite team to prepare for its upcoming initial public offering.

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4:00

Saudi Arms Sale, Turkish Bank Sanctions & Lebanon...

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2026/09/05

The US approves a proposed $5 billion arms package for Saudi Arabia as the Kingdom faces heightened regional threats. Washington also sanctions Turkey’s Golden Global Bank over alleged Iran-linked transactions, while the lender denies the accusations and prepares legal action. In Lebanon, Alvarez & Marsal begins a new forensic audit of Banque du Liban, examining crisis-era foreign asset operations and fund flows. Today’s show looks at how regional conflict, financial sanctions and accountability

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31:08

HUMAIN’s Arabic.AI Bet, Adidas Backlash, Dubai...

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2026/09/04

HEADLINES:• Saudi AI Firm HUMAIN Invests in Nour Al Hassan’s Arabic.AI• Adidas Faces Backlash Over Campaign Featuring Former Israeli Soldier• Dubai Sotheby’s Faces $119 Million LawsuitNewsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

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32:45

Replit Goes Global, ADNOC Ruwais & Kuwait Wealth Fund

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2026/09/03

HEADLINES:• Replit Opens First International Office in London After Hitting $9 Billion Valuation• ADNOC’s Ruwais Refinery Returns to Full Capacity After Iran War Hit• Kuwait Decree Allows Government to Borrow From Wealth FundNewsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

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36:41

Saudi Loans, Al Hilal Deal & Adam Neumann’s UAE Comeback

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2026/09/02

HEADLINES:• Prince Alwaleed’s Kingdom Holding Completes $224 Million Deal for 70% of Al Hilal• Saudi Arabia in preliminary talks to borrow $8B from banks: Report• Former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann Launches Flow in UAE With Major Hiring Push

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35:30

Saudi AI Boom, LIV Golf Bankruptcy & UAE’s Syria...

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2026/09/01

HEADLINES:• LEAP 2026 Opens With $15 Billion AI Push as Saudi Arabia Lands Global Tech Deals• LIV Golf prepares for bankruptcy filing in September, FT reports• UAE’s Arada Plans $7 Billion Syria Development in First InvestmentNewsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

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18:41

Brent Crude, Banque Misr, Roblox Riyadh & Huda Beauty...

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2026/08/31

HEADLINES:• Brent crude surges back above $90 as US-Iran strikes resume• Banque Misr UAE branches continue business as usual despite US warning• Roblox is establishing its MENA regional headquarters in Riyadh• Huda Beauty and global superstar Cardi B have officially unveiled their new collaborationNewsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

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4:40

UAE Central Bank Probes Banque Misr, Gaza Fund...

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2026/08/30

In this episode of the Smashi Business Show, we examine the UAE Central Bank's urgent investigation into Banque Misr branches following U.S. money laundering warnings. We then look at the Board of Peace’s firm denial regarding the alleged misuse of Gaza reconstruction funds. Finally, we discuss Dubai Airports’ operational recovery, zero-layoff policy, and updated passenger forecasts in the wake of regional conflicts.

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3:34

New Murabba, Banque Misr Sanctions & Taco Bell UAE

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2026/08/29

Saudi Arabia appoints PIF veteran Sabah Barakat to lead New Murabba as the kingdom elevates Saudi executives across major institutions. Washington targets Banque Misr’s UAE branches in the first measure since Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared an “economic D-Day” against Iran. And Mohamed Alabbar-led Americana Restaurants signs an exclusive agreement to bring Taco Bell back to the UAE after 14 years, starting in Dubai. Today’s stories track changing leadership, financial pressure and consumer

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