The Smashi Business Show

Top Stories Today: Zuckerberg says Meta’s Quest is not only the better product, but is ‘like 7 times less expensive’ Brand ME Summit 2024 - Elevate Your Future  Tucker Carlson films show from Dubai, garners over 17M views in under 24 hours Rent prices will be capped for artists in Dubai’s Al Quoz: Sheikha Latifa Tarun Joshi, Founder of IGP's

Topics Covered Today: ‘Mob of thugs’ - Dubai crypto boss slams FinCEN after financial crime allegations Jordan’s Sowt Media acquires Dubai-based podcast platform Rising Giants Roshn Saudi League welcomes PepsiCo as Gold Partner Today's Guest Segment: Rising Giants co-founder and CEO Basel Anabtawi Sowt co-founder and CEO Ramsey Tesdell

Top Stories Today: Hala Taxi accident that Dubai passenger claims to have left her paralysed raises questions about ride-hailing company liability Emirates CMO hints airline chose NBA over football deal thanks to “reasonable number” in new partnership Big Macs are expensive and people are buying less of them Alex Mubert CSO and Co-Founder of DELIVERED

Top Stories: Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris employs convicted ex-Abraaj exec Mustafa Abdel Wadood in Dubai office Jessica Kahawaty cancels Starbucks-MamaRita contract over Gaza genocide Meta to flag AI generated pictures on Instagram, Facebook

Top Stories Today: Reddit users aren’t optimistic about it’s up and coming IPO expected to be valued at $5BN Snapchat’s Dubai office has been affected by a 10% cut in staff UAE employees are losing over $3,500 a year in lost expenses - we find out why

Top Stories Today: Meta will pay investors its first dividend in March as shares soared 14% overnight Saudi to create 39,000 tech jobs with new PIF-backed company Alat As British media group Sky cuts 1,000 jobs, will the UAE save Western media? Starbucks sales down as Middle East boycotts hit coffee giant

Top Stories: Dubai launches programme to help retired citizens in another move to support Emiratis Abu Dhabi’s Pure Health acquires 25% stake in Saudi Medical City for $150M TikTok owner ByteDance fell behind on AI, CEO says

Top Stories Today The apps that tell users which Israeli products, companies to boycott Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris slams government for delay of pound devaluation Is it illegal in Dubai to punch your boss? We take a look at the latest tech layoffs at Microsoft, eBay, TikTok and more Today's Guest - Anwar Nusseibeh, COO of Frank Porter 

Exclusive: Saudi mulls 100% foreign property ownership in Mecca, Medina: sources Arrested for corruption: CEO of AlUla’s Royal Commission Today's Guest: Julie Mallon, Founder of Nurture to Sleep

Top Stories Covered: Abraaj’s Abdel-Wadood back in Dubai as he dines in DIFC - did the former managing partner of the now defunct-private equity company get away scot free? Google’s $4M fund to help Palestinian startups, create jobs  Is being an influencer now more profitable than being an actress? Dubai-based Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan earns up to $64,500 per sponsored post on IG

In today’s episode:Alcohol News ‘inaccurate,’ Saudis say on X as the kingdom opens first liquor store The UAE’s controversial diversity quota has been put on hold Arada records a 100% rise in sales in 2023 as demand soars for upscale communities A Conversation with Toufic Kreidieh, the Visionary Behind Brands For Less Group

Topics Covered Alcohol in Saudi Arabia: conservative kingdom to open first shop in Riyadh Salt Bae under fire for $100,000 Dubai dinner bill Kingdom sees more IPOs with Nice One listing expected  

Topics Covered: Dubai and Abu Dhabi are competing for tourists as Yas spends more on advertising Huda Kattan signs with a talent agency but why would she need one? Rising costs are a top concern for 58% of SMEs  

Topics Covered:  Habib Al Mulla faces backlash for suggesting higher Salik tolls in Dubai Dubai developer to select tenants through an invite-only auction Audi breaks sales records in MidEast

Topics Covered: Salik should double fees in Dubai's central business district: Habib Al Mulla   With the UAE leading IPOs in GCC, is it time for regional exchanges to merge?   Starbucks MENA denies political affiliation, agenda, but what is the future of the coffee giant in the region?    

Abdulla al Kamda Welcome back to another episode of Dubai Works. Our guest for today is Abdulla al kamda, founder of homie. Homie is a cashback platform that links consumers and service providers, covering dine-in, retail, grocery, and hotels.

Welcome back to another episode of Dubai Works. Our guest for today is Talal Thabet,  CEO of Haltia. AI. With its default avatars, Halford and Tiana, Haltia is the ultimate personal AI experience. It ensures the utmost privacy, securely managing all data on your device, all while optimizing your schedule to allocate valuable time to your top priorities. 

Welcome back to another episode of Dubai Works. Our guest for today is Armin Moradi, a Co - founder and CEO of Qashio. Armin brings insights into overcoming traditional expense management challenges, digital innovations, navigating the post-Covid financial landscape, and financial empowerment, emphasizing the importance of educating businesses about financial technologies and their potential.

Hala Al Shammari, raised in Dubai, is a fashion designer and founder of homegrown fashion label BY - HALA. With a dream of pursuing her own clothing line. Hala's journey started in university, shaping HALA's unique identity with the creation of an eight-look collection Hala took the initiative to design for women, aiming to boost their confidence. Her designs are a reflection of her identity and h...

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10 years in hotel industry. Founders of the Future Fellow (part of Founders Forum). Part of a global hotelier alumni. Graduate of the Shannon College of Hotel Management, worked at Sofitel & NH Hotels.

Vadim Fedotov has charted a diverse path from his early days as a professional basketball player with the German National Team and in the USA, to his foray into the corporate sphere, where he held significant positions as the CEO of various multinational and public companies (GRPN).With a solid background in leadership roles, Vadim embarked on a new venture in 2019 with the launch of Bioniq in Lon...

Erim Kaur is the CEO and Founder of ByErim, an award-winning, luxury hair and beard care brand based and manufactured in the UK - 100% natural, vegan, cruelty-free, and sustainably designed. Her journey commenced at the age of 8 when she sadly lost her mother to cancer. During this challenging period, Erim witnessed her mother lose her beautiful, long hair. Erim's mother held a profound influence...

RIKAS Hospitality Group is a collection of award-winning restaurants and cafes primarily based in Dubai. Founded seven years ago by Parisian visionary Rizwan Kassim, along with Pierre Pirajean and Helena Paraboschi. The group emphasizes culinary innovation, authentic hospitality, and family values. It started with a branch of La Cantine du Faubourg from Paris. Notable culinary projects include Mim...

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