The Smashi Business Show

20:18

Spain's World Cup Glory, Saudi Football & UAE Economy...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/07/20

HEADLINES:• Spain Are World Champions Again: Yamal Makes History as FIFA’s $13B Tournament Delivers• Saudi Football’s Billion-Dollar Gamble Faces a New Test: Fixing Governance• IMF Backs UAE Economy Despite US-Israel-Iran War — But Flags One Risk

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4:45

UAE Trade Hits Record High | Dubai's Transport...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/07/19

The UAE's non-oil foreign trade reaches a record AED 1.937 trillion as exports continue to climb. We also look at Dubai's ambitious plans to expand public transport and sustainable mobility, alongside Iraq's move to redirect fuel exports through Syria as regional energy routes continue to evolve.

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3:22

Saudi’s $55B EA Bet, Iraq’s Starlink Deal & Bin...

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2026/07/18

Saudi Arabia moves closer to a $55 billion takeover of gaming giant Electronic Arts, Iraq signs a landmark agreement with Starlink as part of a broader investment package with United States companies, and Malaysia responds after former DP World chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem takes the helm at MMC Port Holdings. We break down what happened, why it matters and what these developments could mean for the region's technology, logistics and investment ambitions.

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36:44

Uber Talabat Deal, G42 US Investors & EDGE Brazil...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/07/17

HEADLINES:• Uber to buy Talabat owner Delivery Hero in $14.8 billion deal• WSJ: G42 Considers Selling Stake to US Investors• EDGE to acquire 100% stake in Brazilian Aerospace Engineering Firm AKAERNewsletter: 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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35:20

UAE Business: Bin Sulayem, Alabbar & AI

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/07/16

HEADLINES:• Former DP World Chairman Bin Sulayem Takes Over Malaysia Port Giant• Alabbar Says New Syria Development Company Will Be Majority-Owned by Syrians• UAE AI Startup Algebra AI Raises $7M to Target 30,000 GCC BusinessesNewsletter: 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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30:02

Lucid Bankruptcy Claims; Abu Dhabi $300B Fund; Hormuz...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/07/15

HEADLINES:• Saudi PIF-Backed Lucid Denies Bankruptcy Report, Issues Cease-and-Desist• Abu Dhabi Revamps $300 Billion L'imad Fund to Drive Global Dealmaking• Trump Drops 20% Fee for Hormuz Cargo After Gulf Pressure

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31:46

Iran Hormuz Attack, Dubai Port & Egypt World Cup Bonus

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/07/14

HEADLINES:• Iranian missiles strike 2 UAE tankers in Hormuz, killing one crew member: MOD• Dubai plans new port to bypass Strait of Hormuz•Naguib Sawiris Rewards Egypt World Cup Squad With EGP 1M EachNewsletter: 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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18:48

Strait of Hormuz Tensions, UAE Investment & Yusuff Ali

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/07/13

HEADLINES:• Ships Cross Strait of Hormuz in Secret as US-Iran Conflict Escalates• Abu Dhabi Investment Council Reportedly Commits $1 Billion to Deem Global• UAE Billionaire Yusuff Ali Pays Tribute to Qatar’s Late Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al ThaniNewsletter: 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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5:36

Qatar Blocks VW-Israel Deal, US-Iran Escalation in...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/07/12

In this episode of the Smashi Business Show, we investigate Qatar's sovereign wealth fund vetoing a Volkswagen defense joint venture with Israel's Rafael. We then analyze the severe military escalation in the Gulf as US and Iranian forces exchange missile strikes following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Finally, we look at global energy markets as Iraq's Prime Minister clarifies Baghdad's stance on remaining within OPEC while pushing for a fair production quota.

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4:47

Record UAE Oil, e&'s Vodafone Exit, US AI Chip Deal &...

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2026/07/11

On today's episode of The Smashi Business Show, Abdul Majid Awan breaks down the biggest stories shaping the UAE and the region. Abu Dhabi's oil production hits a record 4.1 million barrels per day following its OPEC exit, while telecom giant e& sends its shares soaring after offloading its $5.95 billion Vodafone stake. The US eases export restrictions, unlocking access to advanced AI chips for Emirati firms, cementing the UAE's AI ambitions. Plus, Dubai billionaire Khalaf Al Habtoor rewards

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16:47

Saudi-UAE Border Trade, Dubai Chocolate & Abu Dhabi...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/07/10

HEADLINES:• Saudi Arabia Denies UAE Border Trade Delays Amid Reports of Growing Disruption• Dubai Chocolate' Creators Say They Never Named the Global Food Trend• Abu Dhabi Deal Creates World's Largest Independent StudioNewsletter: 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

Oil Prices Surge, Iran Strikes, Saudi Gaming Boom &...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/07/09

HEADLINES:• Oil Prices Rise As Fresh US Strikes On Iran Raise Strait Of Hormuz Fears• Deutsche Bank Secures Saudi Regional HQ Licence To Expand Riyadh Presence• Saudi Arabia’s $7 Billion Gaming Bet Takes Center Stage As Esports World Cup BeginsNewsletter: 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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45:24

ADNOC $1BN Deal, Canada-UAE Investment & QIA vs Byju's

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/07/08

HEADLINES:• Adnoc Distribution to acquire Shell South Africa’s downstream business• Canada tells UAE it is not ready for its $70 billion investment• QIA's Byju's Pursuit Signals Tougher Gulf Wealth Fund Strategy

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34:08

Emaar's $54B Dubai Project, Mubadala Credit Business...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/07/07

HEADLINES:• Emaar's Unnamed $54 Billion Mega Project Likely to Be Dubai Estate: AGBI• Mubadala Opens $25 Billion Credit Business to Outside Investors• Nassef Sawiris Moves Closer to Taking OCI Global Private translate to arabic

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10:11

Saudi's $135M Hijaz Eye, Iran-Qatar Trade & OSN's...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/07/06

HEADLINES:• Saudi Arabia Seeks Private Investors For Medina’s $135 Million Hijaz Eye Project• Iran, Qatar Resume Maritime Trade After Five-Month Suspension• OSN Moves To Take Anghami Private With $3.39-Per-Share Offer

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5:25

Fanatics Enters Abu Dhabi, Tabby’s New SAMA Licences,...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/07/05

In this episode of the Smashi Business Show, we analyze Michael Rubin’s Fanatics making its first international bet via a joint venture with Abu Dhabi's Momentum Group. We then dive into Saudi Arabia's fintech boom as Tabby secures crucial consumer and SME finance licences from SAMA. Finally, we break down OSN Streaming's preliminary cash proposal to acquire all remaining shares of Anghami in a major take-private transaction.

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4:35

Saudi Backed Lucid Shakeup, Qatar Pursues Byju...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/07/04

Saudi backed Lucid Motors continues its executive overhaul under new CEO Silvio Napoli, Qatar Investment Authority doubles down on its legal battle with Byju founder Byju Raveendran, and reports suggest Emaar's long awaited AED200 billion mega development could finally be unveiled as Dubai Estate. Plus, why these stories reflect a broader shift in how Gulf investors are protecting capital and shaping the region's future.

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33:57

$11.5B Adani-UAE Deal, $7B JPMorgan Funding & FIFA...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/07/03

HEADLINES:• Kalshi Just Joined FIFA World Cup Ads After ADI Predictstreet Deal at a Discount• Qatari Syrian Billionaires Just Secured $7 Billion From JPMorgan and Gulf Banks• Adani Group and Abu Dhabi IHC Just Announced an $11.5 Billion India Mega ProjectNewsletter: 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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35:21

MGX AI Fund, Prada and Saint Levant, Gulf Sovereign...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/07/02

HEADLINES:• Abu Dhabi AI Giant MGX Just Closed a $49 Billion Fund• Dubai Beauty Billionaire Huda Kattan Backs Saint Levant After Prada Appointment• Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Just Had Their Biggest Ever First HalfNewsletter: 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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19:11

Saudi PIF Profit Soars, Emirates NBD-HSBC Deal &...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/07/01

HEADLINES:• Saudi PIF More Than Doubles 2025 Net Profit To $17.3 Billion• Kuwait's Zain To Invest $1.5 Billion In Syria Telecom Expansion• Emirates NBD in Talks to Acquire HSBC’s Turkey Operations• ADNOC Set To Buy Shell’s South Africa Fuel Stations In $1 Billion Deal translate to emarati arabicNewsletter: 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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