The Smashi Business Show

17:40

Jeddah Tower, Saudi Oil, Qatar Gas, Gaza Journalists...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/10/05

HEADLINES:• Jeddah Tower Set For Late 2028 Completion As Construction Accelerates• Saudi Arabia Boosts Oil Flows Through East-West Pipeline• Qatar PM Confirms $24B Gas Sales Loss, Says Economy Remains Resilient• UN Rapporteur Rejects Israel’s Claim That 170 Gaza Journalists Were Terrorists• Egyptian Billionaire Naguib Sawiris is Bidding For Five New Gold Exploration Blocks In Egypt

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4:01

Mohamed Alabbar in Syria, Qatar’s $5.5M Startup...

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2026/10/04

In this episode of the Smashi Business Show, we cover Emirati businessman Mohamed Alabbar exploring investment opportunities in Syria and joining the launch of Idlib’s 3,000-unit Al-Nahda housing project. We then examine Qatar’s new $5.5 million incentive package to attract global startups across key tech sectors. Finally, we break down Alstom’s €460 million contract to supply additional driverless trains for the expanding Riyadh Metro network.

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4:05

Abu Dhabi vs. the Premier League, Gulf Oil Winners,...

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2026/10/03

On this episode of the Smashi Business Show, host Abdul Majid Awan covers the top stories shaping Gulf business. Abu Dhabi reportedly threatens to pull billions in UK investment after the Premier League finds Manchester City guilty of breaking financial rules, setting up a major diplomatic test for Britain. Next, we examine how the UAE and Oman have boosted oil export revenues despite the US-Iran war, and why experts call it a possible temporary windfall. Finally, Dubai's beloved Lamcy Plaza is set

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18:48

Gaza Diplomacy, Paramount-WBD, Mubadala & Syria

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/10/02

HEADLINES:• Kushner’s Gaza Diplomacy Faces Scrutiny Over Israeli Investment• Gulf-backed Paramount-WBD Deal Will Close by October 6• Mubadala Leads MENA Sovereign Funds With $26.2 Billion Deployed in 2026• US Removes Syria From List Banning American Arms SalesNewsletter: 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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19:32

Shorooq Co-Founder Shane Shin on How Investors Decide...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/10/02

Shorooq Co-Founder Shane Shin on How Investors Decide Who Gets Capital

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31:47

flydubai Flight Suspension; Etihad Man City Case;...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/10/01

HEADLINES:• flydubai Suspends Israel Flights After FZ1073 Security Incident• Etihad Airways ‘Categorically Rejects’ Premier League Findings in Manchester City Case• Shorooq Co-Founder Shane Shin on How Investors Decide Who Gets 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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20:08

Man City Verdict, DP World’s $7B Nigeria Bet & Dubai...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/09/30

HEADLINES:• Manchester City Says Club Is ‘Innocent’ After Guilty Verdict on Almost All 115 Charges• DP World Takes Jebel Ali Model to Nigeria With $7 Billion Port and Industrial Zone• Dubai Beauty Company Amaani Raises $5 Million to Expand AÏZA Across GCCNewsletter: 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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20:23

Man City 114 Charges | Sheikh Hamdan’s Rail Ticket |...

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2026/09/29

HEADLINES:• Man City Chairman Says Club Still ‘Confident’ After Reports of 114 Guilty Findings• Dubai Crown Prince Shares Etihad Rail Ticket on Snapchat Before Dubai-Abu Dhabi Launch• ADIA Joins $2.34 Billion Takeover of US Shopping Centre PortfolioNewsletter: 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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4:39

Eagle Hills' Vision for the Maldives, Sobha's $600M...

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2026/09/28

In this episode of the Smashi Business Show, we explore Mohamed Alabbar's vision to transform the Maldives into a long-term residential and lifestyle hub with Eagle Hills. We then track Dubai developer Sobha Realty's $600 million entry into the US housing market across Texas and other high-growth states. Finally, we examine QatarEnergy extending its force majeure on Asian and European LNG shipments amid ongoing shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.

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4:25

Aramco’s $100B Gas Unit Plan, Man City Fights Premier...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/09/27

In this episode of the Smashi Business Show, we analyze Saudi Aramco hiring Evercore to restructure its gas operations into a standalone $100B+ unit ahead of a potential IPO. We then break down Manchester City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak's open letter asserting the club's innocence following 114 reported Premier League financial breaches. Finally, we cover Swedish private equity titan EQT opening a new regional hub in Abu Dhabi to deploy capital across Middle Eastern growth sectors.

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4:30

Manchester City, Replit Atta Deal & Palestinian Sneakers

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2026/09/26

Manchester City faces a defining moment as its long running Premier League financial case puts wider questions around governance and the league’s global reputation into focus. Palestinian fashion brand Resolute RGL has raised $1.27 million after turning traditional tatreez into a growing luxury sneaker business with international ambitions. Meanwhile, $9 billion AI company Replit has acquired analytics startup Atta, expanding beyond coding into enterprise data analysis. Today’s show looks at how

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20:19

Huda Eye Patch Gate; UAE Halts Iran Flights;...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/09/25

HEADLINES:• Dubai Based Huda Kattan Says Brands Were ‘Screwed Over’ in Eye Patch Gate• UAE suspends flights by Iranian airlines until further notice• Microsoft Plans More Than $10 Billion Gulf Investment Through 2030Newsletter: 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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15:25

Katy Perry AED 400K Tickets; Bank Melli Iran; Musk...

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2026/09/24

HEADLINES:• Katy Perry to Headline Atlantis Dubai NYE With Tickets Going Up to AED 400,000• UAE Cuts Bank Melli Iran Branches Off From Iran Transactions• Paramount CEO Considers Bringing Elon Musk Into $111 Billion Warner Bros DealNewsletter: 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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22:43

Banque Misr Sanctions, Paramount’s $110B Merger,...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/09/23

HEADLINES:• National Bank of Egypt to Acquire Banque Misr UAE Branches After US Sanctions Threat• Paramount Clears Final Legal Hurdle for $110 Billion Warner Bros Merger• Dubai Billionaire Hussain Sajwani Linked to Manchester United StakeNewsletter: 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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17:40

Saudi Ceer EVs, Amazon Istanbul Shift & Red Sea Film...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/09/22

HEADLINES:• Saudi Crown Prince launches CEER's first electric vehicles• Amazon Shifts Regional Operations From Dubai to Istanbul• Red Sea Film Festival cancels 2026 eventNewsletter: 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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4:38

Qatar’s New Domestic Platform, QIA-$20B JPMorgan...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/09/21

In this episode of the Smashi Business Show, we examine Qatar setting up "Doha Investment" to reshape and grow its $580 billion wealth fund’s domestic portfolio. We then break down the Qatar Investment Authority's upcoming $20 billion partnership with JPMorgan Asset Management spanning public and private markets. Finally, we cover UAE developer Eagle Hills planning a massive $12 billion mega-development in the Maldives.

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4:18

Saudi Arabia Exits mBridge, EgyptAir Wins Big at...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/09/20

In this episode of the Smashi Business Show, we analyze Saudi Arabia’s planned withdrawal from the Beijing-led mBridge digital currency platform. We then celebrate EgyptAir’s landmark achievement at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, where it was named the World's Most Improved Airline. Finally, we break down the massive real estate deal between TMG Saudi and Roshn Group to develop over 55,000 residential units in Riyadh.

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4:02

Juffali Dubai Move, Uber Kuwait & Moonglaze Sephora

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/09/19

Saudi Arabia’s Juffali dynasty is shifting its investment firm from London to Dubai, Uber has launched in Kuwait, and Yara Alnamlah’s Moonglaze is appearing across Sephora billboards ahead of Saudi National Day. Today’s show looks at the movement of private wealth into the UAE, Uber’s expanding Gulf footprint and the rise of Saudi founded consumer brands.

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33:08

UAE Retail Sukuk, Saudi F 35 Deal & Squatwolf vs...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/09/18

HEADLINES:• UAE Opens New Five Year Retail Sukuk From AED 1,000• US Clears Way for $24.3 Billion F 35 Sale to Saudi Arabia• Squatwolf Founder Slams Sydney Sweeney Ad Over Sexualizing Women in SportsNewsletter: 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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25:53

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

The Smashi Business Show ·

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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