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The Smashi Business Show

Augustus Media
Saudi Arabia
Dubai
Vision 2030
Real Estate Market
NVIDIA
Aramco
Saudi Aramco
Shark Tank Egypt
Qube Development
UAE
Tourism
Hajj
Oil Sector
Blue Chip
Maki
Ameen Makhlouf
Dubai Real Estate Market
GDP
Proptech
US Dollar

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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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

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 Media

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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 Dhabi

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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 Ecosystem

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Recent Guests

Vadim Fedotov
CEO of Bioniq
Bioniq
Episode: Blackstone's $250M UAE Bet; Alaan's SME Lifeline; Bioniq's $150M Exit
Peter White
Founder of GoHire (Bahrain-based recruitment startup)
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Episode: UAE Economy Strong | DHL $577M | Replit $9B | UAE Hiring Holds Strong
Antonio Neves
CEO of Etihad Airways discussing the airline's growth
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Episode: 5M UpScrolled Milestone, Etihad Profit Record, McMahon WWE Update
Vince McMahon
Former WWE chairman rumored to be exploring a buyback deal
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Episode: 5M UpScrolled Milestone, Etihad Profit Record, McMahon WWE Update
Elie Habib
Founder of Angami and creator of the intelligence dashboard World Monitor
Angami
Episode: Anthropic AI Clash, Al Habtoor Group Dispute & Elie Habib Launch
Amjad Masad
Tech founder and CEO of Replit
Replit
Episode: UAE Blocks AI Attacks, Saudi Opens Projects & Huckabee Causes Outrage
Demetrios Bradshaw
CEO of Aeras Aviation, a global asset management company specializing in aircraft engines
Aeras Aviation
Episode: Luma AI Expands to Riyadh, Clara Acquired & Aeras CEO
Mo Gawdat
Former Chief Business Officer of Google X and Egyptian entrepreneur
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Episode: MGX Backs OpenAI & xAI | Mo Gawdat AI Dating App | DP World Returns
Ahmad AlZaini
CEO and co-founder of FoodX
FoodX
Episode: Smashi Business Show Live with Foodics Founder Ahmad AlZaini from STEP Dubai 2026

Hosts

Abdul Majid Awan
Host of The Smashi Business Show with a wide footprint across episodes; frequently contributes market and geopolitical context.
Ward Ahmed
Co-host and frequent commentator; appears across multiple episodes with a focus on market updates and regional business dynamics.
Wael Hossam El Din
Host with emphasis on technology, energy and regional business developments; often discusses policy impacts on markets.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • Inspiring

    Lovin’ your podcasts Richard. Just listened to you engaging with Laura manning as I walked Jumeira Beach this morning. Inspiring content for those of us running our own small businesses - especially in Dubai.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dubai_Gerry
    United Arab Emirates4 years ago
  • Great Listen

    So many insights to pick up when listening to the business leaders of Dubai

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mayweezy88
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • A Good listen!

    Very interesting to here about how business minded people build their brand in a city like dubai.

    Got some great insights! 👍🏽

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chai2491
    United Arab Emirates5 years ago
  • Worth the listen!

    Really enjoying this podcast - super interesting, and loads of great guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amy123Jones
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Always a good listen

    Enjoyable

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Parham.Rz
    United States5 years ago

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Audience appreciates practical takeaways tied to real-world regional events.
Shows strong regional relevance for Dubai and Gulf markets.
Guests consistently bring insights from leaders shaping the Arab tech and business landscape.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#24
Saudi Arabia/Business
Apple Podcasts
#151
United Arab Emirates/Business

Talking Points

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Blackstone's $250M UAE Bet; Alaan's SME Lifeline; Bioniq's $150M Exit
Q: How did you end up moving into the Middle East, and why Dubai as a hub?
The region is energetic, dynamic, and health-focused, with a strong appetite for innovation. Moving here with my family and establishing a Dubai hub allows rapid regional growth and a base to serve GCC markets.
Blackstone's $250M UAE Bet; Alaan's SME Lifeline; Bioniq's $150M Exit
Q: Vadim, can you summarize what Bioniq does now and how your product has evolved since you started?
We started with a nurse-delivered blood test and personalized supplements, evolving into a two-product model with Bionic Pro (blood-test based) and Bionic Go (AI/ questionnaire driven) that predicts needs and can be used without a blood test, enabling rapid global scale.
Luma AI Expands to Riyadh, Clara Acquired & Aeras CEO
Q: How would you say artificial intelligence has impacted the industry in your business?
Demetrios highlighted the implementation of AI technologies within Aeras Aviation to improve supply chain management and respond quickly to airline demands.
Luma AI Expands to Riyadh, Clara Acquired & Aeras CEO
Q: What is your journey like in the aviation industry?
Demetrios discussed his relocation to Dubai and how he saw its potential, leading to the establishment and growth of his business in aviation asset management.
Smashi Business Show Live with Foodics Founder Ahmad AlZaini from STEP Dubai 2026
Q: What was your pitch back in the day when building FoodX?
It wasn't a formal pitch; I initially just sought a free office space at an incubator.

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What is The Smashi Business Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A Gulf-focused business and tech briefing that covers macro and micro developments shaping the Arab region, with frequent emphasis on energy security, geopolitics, and regional market dynamics. Episodes often thread together oil and energy trends, infrastructure, fintech, and bold corporate moves, while tying these stories to investor sentiment and regional policy. Notable strengths include a steady, locally grounded perspective from multiple hosts and a tendency to pair market data with practical implications for businesses operating in or connected to the Gulf. Potential listeners should expect timely, example-driven analysis, guest conversations, and candid takes on how regional tensions ripple through markets, technology, and startup ec... more

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2. Peter White
3. Antonio Neves
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7. Demetrios Bradshaw
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