
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 | 872 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessBusiness NewsNews | |||

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• Dubai Crown Prince just approved a $408 million economic relief package
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• UAE Oil Pipeline Bypassing Strait of Hormuz Hits 50% Complete
• Microsoft Israel Head to Step Down After Inquiry Into Military Surveillance Links
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• Dubai-born GymNation just secured $100m BlackRock-backed investment
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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!
Enjoyable
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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. Mohammad Alabbar
2. Evgeny Ratskevich
3. Fickley Pothros
4. Daniel Dan Vanese
5. Carlos Trevizaros
6. Vadim Fedotov
7. Peter White
8. Antonio Neves
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