
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 831 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessNewsBusiness News | |||

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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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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.
So many insights to pick up when listening to the business leaders of Dubai
Very interesting to here about how business minded people build their brand in a city like dubai.
Got some great insights! 👍🏽
Really enjoying this podcast - super interesting, and loads of great guests!
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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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Recent guests on The Smashi Business Show include:
1. Vadim Fedotov
2. Peter White
3. Antonio Neves
4. Vince McMahon
5. Elie Habib
6. Amjad Masad
7. Demetrios Bradshaw
8. Mo Gawdat
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