The Smashi Business Show

On today's episode of The Smashi Business Show, Abdul Majid Awan breaks down the biggest stories shaping the UAE and the region. Abu Dhabi's oil production hits a record 4.1 million barrels per day following its OPEC exit, while telecom giant e& sends its shares soaring after offloading its $5.95 billion Vodafone stake. The US eases export restrictions, unlocking access to advanced AI chips fo...

HEADLINES: • Saudi Arabia Denies UAE Border Trade Delays Amid Reports of Growing Disruption  • Dubai Chocolate' Creators Say They Never Named the Global Food Trend  • Abu Dhabi Deal Creates World's Largest Independent Studio   Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8 Smashi Business Show (Mon...

HEADLINES: • Oil Prices Rise As Fresh US Strikes On Iran Raise Strait Of Hormuz Fears  • Deutsche Bank Secures Saudi Regional HQ Licence To Expand Riyadh Presence  • Saudi Arabia’s $7 Billion Gaming Bet Takes Center Stage As Esports World Cup Begins   Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8...

HEADLINES: • Adnoc Distribution to acquire Shell South Africa’s downstream business  • Canada tells UAE it is not ready for its $70 billion investment  • QIA's Byju's Pursuit Signals Tougher Gulf Wealth Fund Strategy

HEADLINES: • Emaar's Unnamed $54 Billion Mega Project Likely to Be Dubai Estate: AGBI  • Mubadala Opens $25 Billion Credit Business to Outside Investors  • Nassef Sawiris Moves Closer to Taking OCI Global Private translate to arabic

HEADLINES: • Saudi Arabia Seeks Private Investors For Medina’s $135 Million Hijaz Eye Project  • Iran, Qatar Resume Maritime Trade After Five-Month Suspension  • OSN Moves To Take Anghami Private With $3.39-Per-Share Offer

In 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 ma...

Saudi 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 shap...

HEADLINES: • 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/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok: https://aug....

HEADLINES: • 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/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8 Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): h...

HEADLINES: • 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/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instag...

HEADLINES: • 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/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8 Smashi Business Sho...

HEADLINES: • 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/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYL...

In 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...

HEADLINES: • 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 Quota Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok: https://aug.us/...

HEADLINES: • 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 Says Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8 Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

HEADLINES: • MGX Led by HH Sheikh Tahnoon Just Raised $50 Billion as Abu Dhabi Courts Global Investors • Saudi Foodtech Giant Foodics Acquires Greek AI Startup Norma • Dubai launches ‘Flexi Rents’ initiative to ease tenant payment burden   Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8 Smashi Business Show (...

HEADLINES: • US partially lifts Iran oil sanctions as peace talks gain momentum • Saudi Central Bank Said to Pull Money From at Least Two Managers • Leaked documents show Israel asked Meta to censor Iran war content and Meta complied Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8 Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday)...

HEADLINES: • Saudi Pullback Hits BCG as PIF Cuts Consulting Spend  • Uber co-founder Kalanick’s Atoms eyes Saudi IPO as market waits for stability  • MGX explores multi-billion-dollar bid for Singapore’s DayOne   Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8 Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): http...

In this episode of the Smashi Business Show, we explore Dubizzle Group’s strategic investment in Tern, a pioneer in the UAE rental rewards landscape that brings flexible credit card payments to tenants. We then shift to a crucial sovereign update as the UAE restructures the board of Etihad Credit Insurance under Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi to boost global export protections. Finally, we break down Uber c...

Iran has once again declared the Strait of Hormuz closed as peace talks with the United States prepare to begin in Switzerland. We break down what the move means for global energy markets and why investors are watching shipping traffic closely.

HEADLINES: • Iran to get access to $6 billion of frozen funds held in Qatar to buy US goods: FT  • Syria signs deal with ConocoPhillips to revive gas production  • Emirates and Etihad now offer conflict insurance to lure tourists back   Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8 Smashi Business...

HEADLINES: • UAE aims to cut dependency on Strait of Hormuz to 'zero'  • Revolut gets UAE Central Bank licences ahead of full launch  • Reliance and WhatsApp behind efforts to sabotage Telegram globally': CEO Pavel Durov    Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8 Smashi Business Show (M...

HEADLINES: • JD Vance says Gulf states could fund a $300 billion rebuilding of Iran under proposed deal  • The Knicks title run was also a win for Abu Dhabi  • Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris is building a €100 million luxury resort in Mykonos   Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8 Sm...

HEADLINES: • Al Habtoor Group will not go for IPO for now  • Gulf backed Paramount just won approval for its $111 billion Warner Bros takeover • Kuwait's sovereign wealth fund just launched a $10 billion AI company with Nvidia and KKR   Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8 Smashi Business Show...