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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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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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2:45

Mubadala Signals Strength, Ninja Eyes IPO, Saudi Oil...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/03/29

Today’s episode covers major developments shaping global markets—from Mubadala’s strategy amid regional tensions to Saudi startup Ninja’s IPO ambitions, and how Saudi Arabia is rerouting oil flows as the Strait of Hormuz faces disruption.

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4:10

Trump Headlines Saudi FII Miami Conference

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/03/28

Today’s episode covers major developments shaping the region and global markets, from Trump’s $14 billion Oracle investment in Saudi Arabia to Al Habtoor Group’s expansion plans in the UAE, and Israel’s $57 billion economic losses from the Gaza genocide.

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40:39

Blackstone's $250M UAE Bet; Alaan's SME Lifeline;...

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/03/27

The Smashi Business Show breaks down four transformative stories reshaping the Arab business world in real time. First, investment giant Blackstone defies geopolitical uncertainty with a $250 million commitment to UAE gaming infrastructure—a bold signal that major capital still sees the Middle East as a long-term opportunity despite the Iran conflict. Second, UAE fintech Alaan launches a stunning AED 3 million initiative supporting 1,000 SMEs, proving companies can lead with purpose while building

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39:05

QIA Golden Goose Stake

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/03/26

HEADLINES:• Emaar ‘Not Worried’ by Iran War Impact• OpenAI Eyes $10bn Raise Backed by MGX• QIA Eyes 10% Stake in Golden GooseNewsletter: 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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33:51

Hormuz Fees; AWS Bahrain Disruption; Saudi IPO

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/03/25

HEADLINES:• Iran Charges Some Ships Hormuz Transit Fees for Safe Passage• Amazon Cloud Disrupted in Bahrain After Alleged Drone Activity• Saudi Startup Ninja Eyes Riyadh IPO as Market Holds SteadyNewsletter: 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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16:09

ADNOC Energy, Trump Iran, Dubai Property

The Smashi Business Show ·

2026/03/24

HEADLINES:• ADNOC CEO: Energy Security Means Light on or Light Off• Primark Has No Plans to Postpone Opening in Dubai Mall• US President Trump Privately Pressed by Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch for Iran War: Bloomberg• Dubai Property Inquiries Are on the Rise: Betterhomes ReportNewsletter: 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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