
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 | 906 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Business NewsNewsBusiness | |||

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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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Across episodes, the show centers on business, tech, and startup stories in the Arab world, with a strong emphasis on Gulf markets, sovereign wealth fund activity, and regional tech investments. Conversations frequently hinge on mega-capital moves, regional leadership and policy, and how global tech trends intersect with Middle Eastern growth, infrastructure, and entrepreneurship. Notable moments include discussions of SpaceX IPO chatter, large-scale Middle East investments, and the region's rapid execution mindset that attracts founders and executives. The format tends to be opinionated, fast-paced, and rooted in current events, making it helpful for listeners who want quick-read insights and a pulse on regional business dynamics and AI/te... more
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Recent guests on The Smashi Business Show include:
1. Mohammad Alabbar
2. Evgeny Ratskevich
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5. Daniel Dan Vanese
6. Vadim Fedotov
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