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The Smashi Business Show
Hosted by Augustus Media · EN
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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Fanatics Enters Abu Dhabi, Tabby’s New SAMA Licences, and OSN’s Move to Take Anghami Private
4d ago00:05:25Tap to summarizeIn 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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Saudi Backed Lucid Shakeup, Qatar Pursues Byju Founder and Emaar $54bn Mega Project Takes Shape
5d ago00:04:35Tap to summarizeSaudi 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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$11.5B Adani-UAE Deal, $7B JPMorgan Funding & FIFA World Cup Ads
6d ago00:33:57Tap to summarizeHEADLINES:• 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 Project Newsletter: 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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MGX AI Fund, Prada and Saint Levant, Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds
1w ago00:35:21Tap to summarizeHEADLINES:• 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 Half Newsletter: 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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Saudi PIF Profit Soars, Emirates NBD-HSBC Deal & ADNOC’s $1B Acquisition
1w ago00:19:11Tap to summarizeHEADLINES:• 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 arabic Newsletter: 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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Mubadala Disneyland Bid; Trump Jr Kalshi; Syria Reconstruction
1w ago00:43:25Tap to summarizeHEADLINES:• Qatari Syrian Billionaire Unveils Long Planned Return to Syria• Mubadala Capital Bids $1.1 Billion For Disneyland Paris Resort Operator• Donald Trump Jr. Could See $300K Kalshi Equity Grow Into Millions Ahead of Potential IPO Newsletter: 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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Oil Prices, Iran-US Truce, UAE Trade Push & Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash
1w ago00:16:08Tap to summarizeHEADLINES:• Oil pares gains as US and Iran pause attacks ahead of Hormuz talks • PIF strategy shifts sentiment as coverage turns more positive after rollout• UAE moves closer to CPTPP talks as trade expansion push accelerates • Saudi Aramco helicopter crash near Ras Tanura kills 14 as investigation begins Newsletter: 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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GCC Clarifies Iran Reconstruction Rumors, PIF Seeks EU Nod for EA, and Newcastle’s Stadium Funding Quest
2w ago00:05:25Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Smashi Business Show, we address the GCC's official stance denying rumors of a $300 billion Iran reconstruction fund. We then shift to Europe, where Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund seeks key EU antitrust and subsidy clearances to finalize its massive $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts. Finally, we explore Newcastle United's recent exploratory talks with Arctos Partners to secure millions in fresh investment for stadium redevelopment.
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Burjeel $500M Sukuk | Uber Egypt | Iraq vs OPEC
2w ago00:38:59Tap to summarizeHEADLINES:• Royal Backed Burjeel Just Raised $500 Million in the First UAE Sukuk Since the Iran War• Uber Egypt Was Just Ordered to Pay EGP 10 Million to the Family of Habiba El Shamaa• BREAKING: Iraq Just Threatened to Leave OPEC Unless It Gets a Higher Production QuotaNewsletter: 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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GEMS India Push; Al-Futtaim Saudi Overhaul; UAE Oil Recovery
2w ago00:30:32Tap to summarizeHEADLINES:• GEMS Education to Invest $30 Million Expanding Across India• UAE's Al-Futtaim Overhauls Saudi Retail Giant After Corruption Probe• UAE Oil Exports Recover to 85% of Pre War Levels, IEA SaysNewsletter: 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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