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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.

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21:23

UAE Blocks AI Attacks, Saudi Opens Projects &...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/02/23

HEADLINES:• UAE Thwarts AI-Powered “Terrorist” Cyber Attacks Targeting Critical Infrastructure• Saudi Arabia Eases Regional HQ Rule, Reopens Government Projects to Foreign Firms• Regional Outrage After Mike Huckabee Remarks, Tech Founder Amjad Masad Speaks OutNewsletter: 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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6:18

The Rise of Abdallah Abu-Sheikh: From Astra Tech and...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/02/22

This episode traces the rise of Jordanian-Emirati entrepreneur Abdallah Abu-Sheikh — from hustling at 17 under family pressure to building billion-dollar platforms before 30.We unpack his journey from renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa to launching Rizek in the UAE, scaling electric mobility with Barq, and architecting Astra Tech’s ultra-platform strategy through PayBy and Botim. Instead of building apps, Abu-Sheikh built systems — communication, finance, mobility — all designed to reduce

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2:23

US–Saudi Nuclear Pact Advances; Anthropic Jolts Cyber...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/02/21

In today’s Smashi Business Show, Gulf-backed Anthropic triggers a cybersecurity selloff, Lakshmi Mittal expands ArcelorMittal in Sharjah, and the Trump administration advances a proposed civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia.

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37:53

Gulf Gaza Billions, Ronaldo Investment Surge,...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/02/20

HEADLINES:• Gulf States Commit Over $4 Billion to Gaza Reconstruction at Trump’s Board of Peace Meeting• Cristiano Ronaldo invests $7.5 million in Herbalife health tech company, stock jumps• Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Arrives in New Delhi for India AI Impact SummitNewsletter: 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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28:21

Gulf Backs OpenAI $850B Bid, Mubadala Bitcoin & xAI...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/02/19

HEADLINES:• Gulf-Backed OpenAI Targets $850 Billion Valuation in Historic $100 Billion Funding Push• Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala doubles investment in Bitcoin ETF to $630mln• Saudi's Humain invested $3 billion in xAI's Series E funding round

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45:51

Gulf Sovereign Funds, Warner Bros Bidding War & $9.2B...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/02/18

HEADLINES:• Gulf Sovereign Funds Back in Play as Warner Bros. Reopens Paramount Talks• Stake Secures $31 Million Series B Led By Emirates NBD To Scale Global Real Estate Investing• Prince Alwaleed’s Combined Stake in Elon Musk Companies Reaches $9.2 Billion

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22:57

Luma AI Expands to Riyadh, Clara Acquired & Aeras CEO

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/02/17

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

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18:53

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

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/02/16

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

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29:04

Smashi Business Show Live with Foodics Founder Ahmad...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/02/14

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

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32:52

Emaar Earnings Surge; Saudi Investment Shakeup;...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/02/13

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

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8:13

Live From Step Dubai Day 2 Smashi Business Proud...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/02/12

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

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7:50

Live From Step Dubai Day 1 Smashi Business Proud...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/02/11

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

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19:29

Vision 2030 Shift, Americana Deal & Mubadala Exit

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/02/10

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/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

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12:49

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

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/02/09

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

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33:34

ADNOC Distribution’s Record Results and What Comes Next

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/02/06

HEADLINES:• Middle East Markets Hold Firm as Wall Street Crumbles• Boeing and Airbus in Talks With Saudia for Potential Record Jet Order• Inside ADNOC Distribution’s Financial Results with Ali Siddiqi, Chief Financial Officer

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36:47

Trump Crypto Gulf Deal, New Disney CEO & Saudi Syria...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/02/05

HEADLINES:• HH Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Acquires Major Stake in Trump Family Crypto Company• Miral CEO Congratulates Disney’s New CEO Josh D’Amaro• Saudi Arabia to Announce Multi-Billion Dollar Investment Package for Syria

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30:35

Dubai Loop, Aldar Mubadala, Ronaldo Al-Nassr

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/02/04

HEADLINES:• Dubai Begins Construction of $680m Underground Transport Loop with Elon Musk• Aldar and Mubadala Launch $2.72bn Retail Platform• Ronaldo Misses Al-Nassr Match Amid Reports of Strike Over Lack of Transfer Activity

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17:35

Smashi Business Show live from Web Summi Qatar 2026 -...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/02/03

Smashi Business Show live from Web Summi Qatar 2026 - Day 2

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18:37

Upscroll 1M, ADQ to Lunate, Gulf Stocks, LIV Golf

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/01/30

HEADLINES:• Upscroll Surges Past One Million Users As Alternative Social Platform Goes Viral• ADQ Chief Steps Down To Join Lunate As Abu Dhabi Targets Rapid Asset Growth• Gulf Stocks Slide As Wall Street Weakens On Fed Uncertainty And Tech Turmoil• Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Moves To Sell Team Stakes At Up To $300 Million Valuation

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30:19

PwC Back to PIF, Al Habtoor Exits Lebanon, Bisan Owda...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/01/29

HEADLINES:• PwC Returns to Pitch for Saudi Arabia’s $1 Trillion Wealth Fund After Year-Long Ban• Al Habtoor Group to Shut Down Lebanon Operations and Fire All Employees• Palestinian Journalist Bisan Owda Says TikTok Permanently Banned Her AccountNewsletter: 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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