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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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5:12

Abu Dhabi’s China Pivot, the $20 Billion Uranium...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/04/18

In this episode, we break down Abu Dhabi’s plan to consolidate its Chinese investment strategy under a new powerhouse entity. We also explore the high-stakes "cash-for-uranium" negotiations between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad and analyze Axight’s billion-dollar entry into the Australian financial market through its latest acquisition.

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25:02

Dubai Air Taxis, Alwaleed Buys Al Hilal, Abu Dhabi...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/04/17

HEADLINES:• Sheikh Hamdan announces first air taxi station now 'ready'• Prince Alwaleed to Take 70% Stake in Al Hilal• UAE Investor Buys Stake in General Atlantic’s Joe & the Juice

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20:56

PIF LIV Reset, Riyadh Metro, Bain AD Growth

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/04/16

HEADLINES:• Public Investment Fund Weighs Scaling Back LIV Golf Funding in Strategic Reset• Riyadh is opening its metro map to monetization• Bain Capital Expands to Abu Dhabi Despite Regional ConflictNewsletter: 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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25:06

UAE Emiratisation Cuts, Pakistan Saudi, Iran China...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/04/15

HEADLINES:• UAE to reduce salary top-ups for Emiratis in private sector• Pakistan Secures $3 Billion in Saudi Loans to Lift Reserves• Iran Used Chinese Spy Satellite to Target US Bases Across the Middle East

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18:34

Gulf defense US delays Ukraine drones Apple Maps SWF...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/04/14

HEADLINES:• Gulf Allies Rethink Defense as U.S. Supply Delays Mount• Zelenskyy Says Ukrainian Systems Downed Iranian Drones in Gulf• Mytheresa CEO Bets on Middle East Growth Despite Regional Tension• Apple Denies Removing Southern Lebanon Villages From Maps• Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Deploy $25 in Q1 2026: Global SWF report

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17:46

Hormuz Blockade, Oil Surge, UAE Teens, Pistachio Prices

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/04/13

HEADLINES:• Oil, Gas Surge as US Moves to Blockade Strait of Hormuz After Failed Iran Talks• Social Media Bank on 16 Year Olds in UAE? A UAE Entrepreneur has Started a Convo• Pistachio Prices Hit 8-Year High as Iran War Disrupts Supply, Demand Surges• HH Sheikh Tahnoon-led Firm to Acquire Majority Stake in Richard Caring’s Hospitality Empire

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4:40

Major Hospitality Acquisitions and Hormuz Deadlock...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/04/12

In this episode, we cover the billion-pound acquisition by IHC’s Diafa of the iconic British hospitality empire "The Ivy." We also break down the stalemate in U.S.-Iran talks over the nuclear file and the Strait of Hormuz. Finally, we highlight the powerful display of national unity as global giants like Microsoft and ADNOC join the UAE community in raising the national flag.

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5:18

Irans Hormuz Tolls, Abu Dhabis IMF Win, and TruKKers...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/04/11

This episode analyzes Iran’s dual strategy of asset negotiation and cryptocurrency transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz. We also cover Abu Dhabi’s successful bid to host the 2029 World Bank and IMF meetings and explore how the UAE’s TruKKer is transforming regional land freight to overcome maritime shipping disruptions.

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38:15

Hormuz Reopens Saudi Fund Exit Mubadala USD385bn

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/04/10

HEADLINES:• Al Jaber: Hormuz must be reopened without restriction• Saudi Arabia's $100 billion electronics fund removes CEO• FMubadala assets under management grow 17 percent to $385 billion in 2025

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25:08

Qatar LNG Restart -G42 Expansion -Fox Kalshi Deal

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/04/09

HEADLINES:• Qatar Moves to Restart LNG Production as Ceasefire Reopens Path Through Hormuz• UAE AI Firm G42 Pushes Ahead With Expansion Despite War Risks• Fox Partners With Kalshi to Bring Prediction Markets to Mainstream MediaNewsletter: 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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28:06

Oil Drops - Abu Dhabi - Nubank Expands

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/04/08

HEADLINES:• Oil Prices Plunge After Trump Announces Two-Week Iran Ceasefire Deal• BlackRock and State Street Stay Bullish on Abu Dhabi Despite Tensions• HH Sheikh Khaled Meets Nubank CEO as Digital Bank Expands into Abu DhabiNewsletter: 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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22:39

UAE Tourism, Abu Dhabi Studio & MENA Streaming

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/04/07

HEADLINES:• UAE Prepares Major Tourism Relief Package as Regional Tensions Bite• Abu Dhabi-Backed Redbird IMI Aims to Be World’s Largest Independent Studio• Saudi Media Giant Looks to Build “Netflix of MENA” with Thmanyah Sports EcosystemNewsletter: 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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16:27

UAE Top Exporters, Dubai Property Boom, Semafor Gulf...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/04/06

HEADLINES:• UAE breaks into global top 10 exporters for first time, as per WTO• Dubai property sales hit AED176.7bn in Q1 as prices hold firm• American publisher Semafor doubles down on Gulf expansion amid rising global focus

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2:32

Fires at Borouge Facility, Telegram Use Surges in...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/04/05

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.

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2:44

Debris from intercepted Iranian missile hits Oracle...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/04/04

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.

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32:28

Oracle Attack, Fake Musk Saudi Talks, Dubai Property...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/04/03

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

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29:07

UAE SMEs, Iran Travel Curbs, Newcastle Profit

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/04/02

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

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32:41

Whoop Funding, IHC India Deal, Bezos AI Push

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/04/01

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

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15:51

Iran Drone Attack Dubai Trump War Funding Gulf Billions

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/03/31

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

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22:22

UAE Resilient, Iran Attacks, Gulf Growth, FII Miami,...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/03/30

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

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